Weezer’s Raditude is just silly and bland

Who is Weezer’s audience anymore? Back when they released Weezer (The Blue Album) and Pinkerton, they attracted a sort of indie power pop crowd which slowly changed to the 15-year-old suburban white kid crowd which slowly changed into the random assortment of people crowd and now here we are. The band’s seventh studio album in… Continue reading Weezer’s Raditude is just silly and bland

[Video] Headlights live @ The Guest Apartment

More Headlights? Awesome! They recently played a set at Baeble Music’s The Guest Apartment and it came out just peachy. Watch “Secrets” below in it’s intimate, lounge-y glory. Stripped-down Headlights still = awesome Headlights. Watch the full concert at baeblemusic.com Bonus: Headlights – “Telephones” [MP3] (from Wildlife)

[MP3] Stricken City: “Small Things”

Stricken City‘s newest album, Songs About People I Know, dropped today on The Kora Records, and while I have not heard the entire album yet, the preview tracks provide plenty of incentive to do so. So I’m paying it forward and giving you guys the opportunity to hear from this London quartet in the hopes… Continue reading [MP3] Stricken City: “Small Things”

Akudama drops free November EP, Thumbelina

After KR took a month’s hiatus from the Akudama boys, they’re back again with Thumbelina – their latest, free, monthly EP. The stunning range of styles Akudama manages to incorporate into their music is admirable and unique. “Thumbelina”, the title track, is very beach boys-y during the choruses and soft and folksy during the verses.… Continue reading Akudama drops free November EP, Thumbelina

Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 11.1.09

We got all spooky and Halloweeny on everyone, mixing in a bit of a creepfest (read: a Liars song) with the usual, expected tunes from Knox Road Radio. Lots of inside jokes (I wasn’t privy to them either don’t worry,) lots of Sporcle, and lots of affection from Jon for Los Campesinos!. Check out the… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 11.1.09

[MP3] ARMS: “Tiger Tamer”

ARMS is pretty neat, I think, because it’s a bedroom project that sounds much greater in scope while still retaining a cool lo-fi mood. The mastermind behind it all is Todd Goldstein, the guitarist for the now-defunct Harlem Shakes, who will be digitally releasing ARMS’ debut album, Kids Aflame, in the U.S. this Tuesday. The… Continue reading [MP3] ARMS: “Tiger Tamer”

It’s Halloween, so let’s party like only Will Smith can!

It’s Halloween everybody! BOO! Haha, so scary!! So as you’re putting the final touches on your refrigerator costume or Balloon Boy outfit (or if you’re just sitting around eating candy), make sure to get down with Will Smith like it’s 1988. Also like you live on “Elm Street” and you’re in the middle of a… Continue reading It’s Halloween, so let’s party like only Will Smith can!

Death Cab, Sea Wolf, more playing Hot Topic for New Moon

Remember when I called the Twilight: New Moon Hot Topic tour “the worst plan of all things ever planned?” Well back then, the thought was these good bands (Death Cab, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, etc.) would tour Hot Topic stores in support of the new teen vampire movie they wrote songs for. Almost true! As… Continue reading Death Cab, Sea Wolf, more playing Hot Topic for New Moon

[MP3] Athlete: “Don’t Hold Your Breath”…(and other relevant news)

I won’t lie – I’ve been an Athlete fan for quite some time now. While inconsistencies have no doubt been a major problem for the British quartet, they still manage to capture my attention with several songs. “Tourist” and “Airport Disco”, in particular, always renew my faith in Athlete’s ability when they come up on… Continue reading [MP3] Athlete: “Don’t Hold Your Breath”…(and other relevant news)