Quick Hits: New album from Emanuel and the Fear, Savoir Adore in D.C., new video from Shadows on a River

Emanuel and the Fear, the 11-piece (count ’em) outfit from Brooklyn, are set to release their first full-length, Listen, March 9, 2010. And what does an 11-piece do when presented with the opportunity to create an album? They make an epic 18 song-er, duh. Emanuel and the Fear – “Dear Friend” [MP3] Pre-order Listen on… Continue reading Quick Hits: New album from Emanuel and the Fear, Savoir Adore in D.C., new video from Shadows on a River

New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter

Hey guys, remember Milly Beau? No?? Well let me remind you from a previous post… Milly Beau is fronted by the incredibly talented MaryBeth Doran, just a year removed from George Washington University in D.C. (loving this D.C. NYC connection.) Her voice is stunningly gorgeous; I can’t describe it any other way (I’m telling you,… Continue reading New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter

Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast

While some bands have been–making waves (LOLOLOOL)– with songs about surfing, Florida’s Surfer Blood is knee deep in the beach-themed downer/upper rock. Unlike The Drums, who are quick to denounce their surfing connection as anything but a misconception, Surfer Blood seems to be all about the theme. From the album’s great single, “Swim,” to the… Continue reading Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast

[MP3] Shearwater: “Black Eyes”

Another new Shearwater track from the upcoming full length The Golden Archipelago surfaced today, again courtesy of Matablog (Matador Records’ own blog). We featured “Castaways” when it was made available to the public, which showed tremendous promise for the new record with its lush instrumentation as a teaser. This time though, “Black Eyes” fully immerses… Continue reading [MP3] Shearwater: “Black Eyes”

Spoon hits a crossroads with Transference

A change of pace. What does that really mean? A transitional period? Re-exploration? Achieving new goals? Possibly. Sometimes we’re so numb from what we’re used to we aim to expand what we know. Our minds are set to want more, whether we deem our lives a success or otherwise. As we age, we look for… Continue reading Spoon hits a crossroads with Transference

Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010

When I first put on Eels’ new album, I was immediately thrown into a fit of crippling sadness. Frontman Mark “E” Oliver Everett said he wrote the album about divorce–specifically about a divorce in his own life, the details of which he is keeping to himself. So the album he created walks us from literally “The… Continue reading Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010

[MP3] Josiah Wolf: “The Trailer and the Truck”

Josiah Wolf is the multi-instrumentalist member of WHY? (and brother of singer Yoni), and to make a long story short it looks like he’ll be releasing his own solo album this coming March. The album will come out on the 2nd, it’ll be titled Jet Lag, and oh my lord the first quarter of this… Continue reading [MP3] Josiah Wolf: “The Trailer and the Truck”

Notable Album Release: Tunng – And Then We Saw Land

You’re probably already familiar with Tunng, but how many of you actually knew they were coming out with a new album in March? I didn’t; I won’t lie. But their newest track, “Don’t Look Down Or Back”, which I stumbled upon as a free download on last.fm, immediately perked my interest. It’s one of Tunng’s… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Tunng – And Then We Saw Land

Bullets In Madison

Our friend Brendan over at Count Me Out is a talented fellow. Aside from running a blog like the rest of us folk, he’s pretty much a full-time musician, recording solo and with his band, Bullets In Madison. He understands this little thing we like to call “the internet” and as such, Bullets in Madison… Continue reading Bullets In Madison