We are not the first to post this song, I am aware of that. But, it doesn’t really matter. The much anticipated collaboration between James Mercer (of The Shins) and DJ Danger Mouse, Broken Bells, have released their first track for free, and we’d be remiss not to point it out to you fellow blog-reading… Continue reading [MP3] Broken Bells: “The High Road”
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Shayna Zaid & The Catch
Going back to familiar territory for me here in the female singer/songwriter category. It’s rather surprising that New York’s Shayna Zaid & The Catch haven’t received more publicity; yeah, they’ve been featured on commercials occasionally and whatnot, but has anyone actually heard their name? Shayna Zaid is the lead singer (starting with the obvious, of… Continue reading Shayna Zaid & The Catch
The Shape of the Earth
Hey, you! Yeah, you, with the flannel and Ray-Bans! Want some new Frightened Rabbit? Well, that’s too damn bad, wait until March! Listen to south Californians The Shape of the Earth instead! On The Shape of the Earth’s newest full length, Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?, there are noted similarities between the two bands:… Continue reading The Shape of the Earth
[Off My Radar] The Underwater Peoples Summertime Showcase
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] This one is… Continue reading [Off My Radar] The Underwater Peoples Summertime Showcase
[MP3] Vampire Weekend: “White Sky”
MOREMOREMORE new Vampire Weekend?? Ok guys, let’s save it for the album release already. “White Sky” has been a staple in their live shows for a while, so I guess it’s not particularly “new” for those hip on VW’s every move. For the rest of us, it’s the latest leak from the band’s upcoming sophomore… Continue reading [MP3] Vampire Weekend: “White Sky”
Nice Purse are the acoustic wild children in us all
Haven’t you always secretly wanted to join a band that’s strictly two acoustic guitars, basic percussion, harmonizing and shouting? Come on, I know you have. If Where The Wild Things Are taught me anything it’s that we’re all secretly crazy inside (right?). So THANK GOD Nice Purse is around to represent the wild child we… Continue reading Nice Purse are the acoustic wild children in us all
Dead Leaf Echo to release 7″
New York trio Dead Leaf Echo have just begun the pre-sale for their upcoming first 7″, Half-Truth. The titular A side is available for listening on the band’s website, and it’s probably worth a listen if you have approximately 4 minutes and 41 seconds available. And no less. Some people organize their schedules really specifically,… Continue reading Dead Leaf Echo to release 7″
[Off My Radar] Smith Westerns
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] Smith Westerns are… Continue reading [Off My Radar] Smith Westerns
Indian Wars release “If You Want Me” 7″
Vancouver, B.C.’s Indian Wars recently signed to Bachelor Records and promptly released a four-song 7″, If You Want Me, that can only be an omen of good things to come. The title track, the amazing gritty-ass anthem, “If You Want Me,” is old news, but “Just Can’t Get Along With You,” is new news and great… Continue reading Indian Wars release “If You Want Me” 7″
[MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “The Inexorable March of Time”
Out of Minneapolis, The Farewell Circuit create warm indie pop to go with astonishingly lush, electronic backgrounds. The bells and keys give the sound a bout of melancholy as well as its momentous drive, and the tenor vocals rarely overpower the floating instrumentation. Easily accessible, yet not without a darker merit, The Farewell Circuit will… Continue reading [MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “The Inexorable March of Time”