Exit Clov make two tracks available from Memento Mori; physical release this weekend in DC!

Dun dun dun. Exit Clov sent us over two tracks from their new CD, Memento Mori, for your free consumption. But here’s the deal: I put in a special code so that you can’t download them unless you purchase tickets to go to one of their two concerts this weekend in DC (or the free… Continue reading Exit Clov make two tracks available from Memento Mori; physical release this weekend in DC!

Phenomenal Video Saturday: The National

Another week, another video I’ve somehow never posted. This is getting ridiculous. I know how much you all live and breathe every word I say (type), you know? What’s that? Shut up, you say? I’m not that important, you say? Well, ha! Tell that to my supportive mother! A little while ago, The National (a… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday: The National

[MP3] Freelance Whales: “Rise & Shine” (new, live at WOXY)

THE hot new media/blog darlings, Freelance Whales, stepped into the WOXY studios for a live session in December and laid down a new track, called “Rise & Shine”, which is much folksier than their previous tight, electronic material. And while I love what I’ve heard so far of the older stuff (how am I calling… Continue reading [MP3] Freelance Whales: “Rise & Shine” (new, live at WOXY)

[Abby’s Road] You listen to what?? The flaws of stereotyping

“She was a quiet woman…didn’t say much and kept to herself. Never once thought she was capable of such things. Let my kids play in her backyard.” Ah yes. We’ve all read such tidbits. Details splashed across a page or the television screen. Musings from the mouth of a wannabe media whore to a fledgling… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You listen to what?? The flaws of stereotyping

[MP3] Balmorhea: “Bowsprit”

Wow, Balmorhea are making moves fast. I’ve certainly professed my love for them several times, including these couple posts, and they’ve just made available the first teaser off their new album, Constellations, for free download. The track is called “Bowsprit”, and oh my is it something else. It starts off ever so minimally, with blank… Continue reading [MP3] Balmorhea: “Bowsprit”

Grizzly Bear cover Hot Chip, the indie music circle is complete

It was bound to happen. The Mayans probably predicted this one too. Madame Flora, the psychic down the street, will probably tell you she saw it coming (and then she’ll try to scam you out of thousands of dollars, she really does that!!). But here it is, massive indie music force Grizzly Bear has covered… Continue reading Grizzly Bear cover Hot Chip, the indie music circle is complete

The Very Most release 2009 seasonal EP compilation

Idaho’s The Very Most (not to be confused with The Very Best) spent 2009 releasing an EP for each season, resulting in some good stuff (see my Christmas mix). Now, Indiecater is compiling all four EPs on one compilation aptly titled A Year With The Very Most. Even though the months change and weather gets… Continue reading The Very Most release 2009 seasonal EP compilation

The new New Pornographers album is going to be indiescribable

Indiescribable? Haha! Let me get my rimshot out of the way*. So apparently The New Pornographers will be releasing an album May 4 called Together, which I suppose is rather fitting because the personnel involved include A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Dan Bejar, Zach Condon (Beirut [not to be confused with Beirut]), Annie Clark (St. Vincent),… Continue reading The new New Pornographers album is going to be indiescribable

[MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”

Perfect time for these Philadelphia fellas to come back into the mix as their genre of spaced-out psychedelic electronic pop is making its biggest run, well, ever. I’m not one who has been liking too much of that material (disclaimer: I do like some, and Jamie likes A LOT), but these Golden Ages guys strike… Continue reading [MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”