A while back (almost a year ago) I wrote about I HEART Inc’s second annual Bombshell Alliance, in which a compilation featuring rising singer/songwriters accompanied the event. Well, if there is to be a third annual Alliance, it won’t happen until mid-November, but the singer/songwriter I profiled as part of the event last year was… Continue reading [MP3] Lelia Broussard: “Satellite”
Category: New Albums
Ladycop
Ladycop is a Brooklyn band who’s been around for a few years, but with the release of their latest album, Waves, they’re ready to strike it big. Waves, released in September, is full of swooning indie rock with pulsating guitar and generous synth. Tracks alternate from hushed acoustic beauties to spacey, echo-filled segments to slow-building cathartic anthems.… Continue reading Ladycop
Luftwaffe
From the indiest of the indie comes Luftwaffe, a band that does everything themselves, in the hottest summer air (without air conditioning, obvz), and releases all their hard work for free. If it makes them happy, then it certainly makes me happy, because I’ve fallen in love with their sublime pop music. The Luftwaffe fellas,… Continue reading Luftwaffe
[MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
It’s been a while since I’ve thrown some warm Americana your way – you know, the type that’s meant for a chimney fire or out on the porch staring into nature’s abyss as the temperature cools off. Don’t tell me you don’t know what I’m talking about – it may seem overly cliché, but, like,… Continue reading [MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
Church Of The Very Bright Lights
Ever wonder what the band Women would sound like…as a different band? Me neither, but now we don’t have to! Church Of The Very Bright Lights, out of Calgary, is James Cullen, backed by Chris Reimer on drums and Matt Flegel (of Women) on bass. Church Of The Very Bright Lights recently finished up a… Continue reading Church Of The Very Bright Lights
eskimeaux
Welcome eskimeaux, aka Gabby Smith, to our lineup of new, mystery acts. Her email contained a link to her album, I Am A Spiral, and basically nothing else. Seriously. I could have explored more in depth and provided you with some background, but oftentimes intrigue catches our ears the most. The music has a Dorothy in… Continue reading eskimeaux
[MP3] Arran Arctic: “Interrupt Me”
Mr. Arran Arctic‘s new free single, the second off of his forthcoming full length, In My Hands, is titled “Interrupt Me”. It sees the cool, calm and collected Southall add some extra spice with slowly building electronica, creating a cathartic effect. You liking the new Arctic or do you miss his old, instrumental and mysterious ways?… Continue reading [MP3] Arran Arctic: “Interrupt Me”
[MP3] The Smooth Maria: “Abandoned Town”
Matt Kanelos and his motley crew of musicians who make not so motley music are at it again! The Smooth Maria will be releasing a new, home recorded EP, titled Paper Thin, with a record release show at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 on October 8. Also, for you D.C. folks still among us, Matt’s playing… Continue reading [MP3] The Smooth Maria: “Abandoned Town”
[Stream/MP3] Sufjan Stevens: “I Walked”
Well Sufjan really likes surprises. First the out-of-nowhere All Delighted People EP, then the news of his long-awaited new full-length, The Age of Adz, and now a stream of one of the tracks from Adz! This guy knows just what we want and he’s delivering. The track is definitely not quite what we’re used to from… Continue reading [Stream/MP3] Sufjan Stevens: “I Walked”
Sufjan announces new album, “The Age of Adz”
The day has come! Put down your worn-out copy of Illinois and get ready for The Age of Adz, Sufjan Stevens’ LOOOONG awaited new (song-based) album. On the heels of the mysteriously surprising All Delighted People EP last week, Sufjan has announced the release of the new album (pronounced The Age Of Odds) officially due out… Continue reading Sufjan announces new album, “The Age of Adz”