Weird music is all the craze these days, ya know? But what does “weird” actually mean, if everything we’re listening to is “weird”? Something different? Straying entirely from the mainstream? So then, what becomes the mainstream, at least in indie music? So many questions, I know (and most are questions several of you have been… Continue reading [MP3] Eagle Winged Palace: “Movin’ On To Avalon”
Category: New Albums
Hey everyone, let’s stream the brand new out-of-nowhere Sufjan Stevens EP
Sufjan Stevens EP, what?? I don’t know, took me by surprise too. I really don’t have anything to say at the moment, I’m stunned into silence. It’s called All Delighted People, and it’s available for streaming and $5 purchase on the not-quite-prolific artist’s bandcamp. Take a sneaky peek below. I’m personally only about halfway through… Continue reading Hey everyone, let’s stream the brand new out-of-nowhere Sufjan Stevens EP
[MP3s] Lucy Schwartz: “Rain City” + “Graveyard”
Lucy Schwartz was recently crowned with KCRW’s top tune for “Rain City”, a track off her forthcoming full length, Life In Letters. In case you forget, Schwartz is a mere 20 years of age, and is already making (/has made) major strides in the industry. She’s helped to score films and has been featured twice… Continue reading [MP3s] Lucy Schwartz: “Rain City” + “Graveyard”
Dabbles In Bloom
Dabbles In Bloom are a super young band, and it shows through their music, but only in the best of ways. They’re a group of musicians out of Washington (state) who define “cute” indie pop, with jangly instrumentation and back and forth male-female vocals. Perfectly suited for kids’ commercials or a cut of any Michael… Continue reading Dabbles In Bloom
Maur Due & Lichter
Don’t you just love foreign electronic pop?? Well DUH, of course you do! Maur Due & Lichter, out of Austria, bring to mind modern electro-pop outfits such as The Notwist and Lali Puna (two personal favorites) with their subdued, airy vocals and pressing electronica. Maur Due & Lichter are two Viennese-based students in their mid-twenties: one… Continue reading Maur Due & Lichter
[MP3] S. Carey: “In The Stream”
S. Carey, he of Bon Iver drummer fame and previously salivated-over tune, “In The Dirt”, released a new MP3 today, titled “In The Stream” from his forthcoming full-length, All We Grow. Piano and hushed vocals have become Carey’s strong suit (drums? psshhh), and he employs them to near perfection on “In The Stream”. The ethereal… Continue reading [MP3] S. Carey: “In The Stream”
[MP3] Elsinore: “Lines”
Elsinore released their much-anticipated album, Yes Yes Yes, today, along with an accompanying track for free download. I last provided you with “Yes Yes Yes”, the first promo song from the album, which melted me with super handclaps and an adorable sing-a-long chorus. “Lines” is more subtle with its sound, but still has all of… Continue reading [MP3] Elsinore: “Lines”
Like Pioneers
Let’s call it friends re-introducing themselves to the idea of making music together. Chicago’s Like Pioneers are set to physically release their debut album, Piecemeal, August 17, and it’s all sorts of awesome. Like Pioneers are six friends from various now-defunct groups who decided they just wanted to have some fun and play music together. And… Continue reading Like Pioneers
[MP3] Stacy Clark: “Don’t Take What’s Mine”
Two female singer/songwriters in a row from me! You probably think I’m getting all soft on you. WELL…I am. But is there something so wrong with that?? I mean, come on, when we hear good music, that’s what we want to post, no matter what it is when it is. It’s kind of like the… Continue reading [MP3] Stacy Clark: “Don’t Take What’s Mine”
Notable Album Release: Sara Radle – Four
Sara Radle is one busy lady. She recently completed an album (Measures) for her band Walking Sleep, which was released May 25, and now she’s got a new solo album, Four, set to drop September 14. Combining precious, sugary vocals (almost too sweet, to be honest) with an odd (but cool!) blend of rocking guitar… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Sara Radle – Four