Opposites attract: What’s Up and Lullatone

We recently received a couple nice mp3s from one of our trustworthy sources, but didn’t really expect to feature the songs because of the backlog of other material we have at hand. Well… I changed my mind – I’m posting them. When I listened to one right after the other, I thought about something bizarre… Continue reading Opposites attract: What’s Up and Lullatone

Ed Harcourt’s on my mind

A couple songs I’ve been listening to lately. Courtesy of London’s burgeoning (or maybe not. in the States? – thank you Jen) talent, Ed Harcourt. Purchase his most recent EP, Russian Roulette. He’s got the whole pop/folk charm down. I don’t really have much else to say currently soooo… that’s all. Ed Harcourt -“Born in… Continue reading Ed Harcourt’s on my mind

The Morning Benders make Brady Bunch-esque promo photos, acoustic-based pop

Maybe it’s because the band’s from California, where the sun always shines (except for, like, earthquakes and stuff), but the music of The Morning Benders is just the epitome of summer. The band’s songs are almost uniformly catchy, often built around an acoustic / electric guitar combination with bits of piano and organ thrown in… Continue reading The Morning Benders make Brady Bunch-esque promo photos, acoustic-based pop

Arctic Monkeys announce new album

Brit superstars Arctic Monkeys have announced the release date and tracklist for their to-be-named third LP. Coming strong off their first two efforts, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not and Favourite Worst Nightmare, the band is doing a big ol’ international festival tour to promote the new material. Now, we’ve heard a… Continue reading Arctic Monkeys announce new album

Blind Pilot and Local Natives playing Bowery Ballroom

A Knox Road staple, Blind Pilot, along with a new favorite of mine, Local Natives (above), are coming to New York City this Saturday (June 6)! They’ll be playing Bowery Ballroom along with Silver Starling, so if you live in NYC, you’re gonna want to be there. If not, then maybe check out Mt. St.… Continue reading Blind Pilot and Local Natives playing Bowery Ballroom

Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall

Portland’s Logan Lynn, recently signed to The Dandy Warhols label, “Beat The World Records“, will be releasing his latest electronic pop record, this time with the help of Carlos Cortes and others, set for Fall of ’09. We received an advance copy of the album, titled, From Pillar To Post, and I’ve had it on… Continue reading Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall

Bombadil’s newest, Tarpits and Canyonlands, out July 7!

From Durham, North Carolina, Bombadil (Bryan, Daniel and James) create soundscapes mirroring their location, combining crisp production with organic sounds to make for some truly unique music. On their latest effort, Tarpits and Canyonlands, which drops July 7, Bombadil diversifies their sound so that each track contains different elements of arrangements, instruments (strings, horns, keys,… Continue reading Bombadil’s newest, Tarpits and Canyonlands, out July 7!

Holy yes, a new WHY? album in the fall

It looks like WHY? frontman Yoni Wolf has just done a very informative interview with Pitchfork regarding his band’s newest album. Of the many things to learn: The new record will be called Eskimo Snow, and will be released in the Fall. The record was recorded at the same time as 2007’s Alopecia, but has… Continue reading Holy yes, a new WHY? album in the fall

Lisa Hannigan has awesome voice, Colbert Bump

You may already know Lisa Hannigan as the former female voice behind Damien Rice’s recorded output and live show. She’s been going solo now for a little while, and has one full-length under her belt, but I still feel like she’s been hovering under the radar for way too long. So, first things first –… Continue reading Lisa Hannigan has awesome voice, Colbert Bump