I figured I’d talk about I’m From Barcelona because they have a song called “Andy,” and Andy Roddick somehow just forced his way into the Wimbeldon final. Oh, and the music’s good. I’m tangential like that. The band is a 20+ member hivemind from (surprise) Sweden in the vein of The Polyphonic Spree. One notable… Continue reading I’m From Barcelona builds treehouses and gets very excited about it
Bagheera is a winner. Plain and simple.
To be honest, something about the email we got from Bagheera’s press team threw me off, and I began listening to their music with a bit of hesitation. Thankfully, that feeling wore off quickly, as listening to the hazy, devious sound from the Liverpool, UK boys put me in the right mood on this rainy-turned-less-rainy… Continue reading Bagheera is a winner. Plain and simple.
[Not really news] Amy Millan releases details for sophomore effort, Masters Of The Burial
I know, I’m about six days late on this one. SORRY. I’m actually kicking myself for it, so I can handle your virtual slap in the face. With July 4 and a slew of American spirit and independence coming our way, what better time to continue spotlighting Canadian label, Arts & Crafts? (By the way,… Continue reading [Not really news] Amy Millan releases details for sophomore effort, Masters Of The Burial
[MP3] The Boy Least Likely To B-side: “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again”
From The Boy Least Likely To’s new B-Sides collection, The Best B-Sides Ever, is “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again.” Sure, it’s another song about growing up and it’s abundantly clear the duo experienced a very happy and innocent childhood only to be jarred by the horrors of adulthood, but… Continue reading [MP3] The Boy Least Likely To B-side: “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again”
Cool Things: The “Asteroids” movie
Oops, did I say “cool things?” I meant to say “the worst things.” It’s true, Universal is making a movie, a real movie, based on the old arcade game Asteroids. You know, that game where a little pixely triangle shoots little pixely dots at bigger pixely shapes? I guess they figured Q-Bert would have offered too… Continue reading Cool Things: The “Asteroids” movie
Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe
Frankly, I’m surprised I haven’t discussed The Most Serene Republic on KR yet (except for this brief mention. Can i even call that brief?), and I apologize. While the seven-piece Milton, Ontario crew does occasionally swing for the fences and miss, when they’re on, they’re on. One of the most downright enjoyable albums I have… Continue reading Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe
Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé
I’m sure we’ve all come across the billions of Serious Bands covering Pop Artists, and it’s so ironic, ohmygawd LOL! Did you hear that Talented Band cover “I Kissed a Girl” acoustic? They’re not even girls, they’re boys OF COURSE THEY’D LIKE KISSING GIRLS! But now here comes Antony and the Johnsons covering Beyoncé’s “Crazy… Continue reading Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé
Rachele Eve writes about post-apocalyptic desert parties; will there be snacks?
Yeah, you heard me. Post-apocalyptic desert parties. Ever been to one? No? Well you’re missing out, man. Kidding aside, I have for you the single “Harold Moon” by Rachele Eve, which is one of those songs that just kind of grabs onto you from the get-go. That ominous, stomping verse, the crisp vocals of Rachele… Continue reading Rachele Eve writes about post-apocalyptic desert parties; will there be snacks?
Passion Pit remixes Yeah Yeah Yeahs like you and your mother already did
I love Passion Pit and I love Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so this is pretty much a win-win situation for me. Maybe not so much for you? Too bad, because this just happened: a PP remix of YYY’s “Heads Will Roll.” I mean everybody ever pretty much remixed either this song or “Zero” but I’ll totally… Continue reading Passion Pit remixes Yeah Yeah Yeahs like you and your mother already did
Akudama drops free July EP, Sun
The New York crew is at it again with their monthly free EPs, and they’ve managed to show improvement on each one (which is difficult because I loved the first effort I heard), establishing even further chemistry. This one mirrors the time of its release, as “Sun (From Underneath The Lake)” is a shimmery tune… Continue reading Akudama drops free July EP, Sun