Deerhunter just put out the title track of their upcoming EP, Rainwater Cassette Exchange, whatever that means. Like a lot of bands this year, Deerhunter seems to be taking to a more artsy, subdued, ethereal sound. I know this EP will be at the top of my to buy list. Rainwater Cassette Exchange is out May 18… Continue reading New Deerhunter: “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” [MP3]
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Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour
Montreal quartet Winter Gloves just released a sweet cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and are totally touring Canada and some of the stupid U.S. Big news for you Canadian music aficionados (you exist, don’t worry) bad news for those of you who think red and white run without blue. Winter Gloves – “Smells Like Teen… Continue reading Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour
Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
This is intended as a fun post, something a little different around here which stemmed from my thoughts yesterday as I passed yet another Pinkberry and knew to look across the street to find a Red Mango. For those unfamiliar with the terminology here, Pinkberry and Red Mango are both frozen yogurt places – as… Continue reading Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
Phoenix announce U.S./Canada tour
Phoenix is coming to the U.S.! Oh and a couple dates in Canada. They’ll be touring on their upcoming album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, and I’m sure playing all your old faves too. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix comes out May 25 and will probably be all the rage. 6.12 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo 6.13 Chicago, IL – Park… Continue reading Phoenix announce U.S./Canada tour
New Breeders: “Fate To Fatal”
Influential nineties powerhouse The Breeders have finally returned to the scene with a self-released EP, Fate To Fatal. You want a taste, you say? Sure! Enjoy! The EP comes out April 21. The Breeders – “Fate To Fatal” [MP3]
My Gold Mask
Chicago’s My Gold Mask scares me. It’s nothing personal! But listening to songs from their self-titled album, I get the feeling I’ll be walking down a dark forest road and they’ll be behind me, singing to me and tracking me down to steal me soul. And oh, it’s wonderful. The duo has a sound that’s… Continue reading My Gold Mask
That other album coming out May 26…
In what could be the most ill-advised marketing move of all time, Sarah Siskind will be releasing her newest album, Say It Louder, on May 26 (though it will be available through iTunes today). Hmm, what else is dropping that day? Eh, not too much. Only the most anticipated albums of the year in the… Continue reading That other album coming out May 26…
The Boy Least Likely To covers “Grease”
Your Everybody’s favorite quirky cute indie pop band, The Boy Least Likely To, thew down a cover of “You’re The One That I Want” from everybody’s nobody’s some people’s favorite John Travolta musical, Grease. Maybe this is just my anti-Grease bias talking, but why? Why? I just don’t know why. Well I guess if any band was… Continue reading The Boy Least Likely To covers “Grease”
Deer Tick share “Easy” MP3 from new album!
I’ll be short on words here since you probably know mucho about Deer Tick. They are coming out with a new album, Born On Flag Day, June 23 on Partisan Records. With a voice that’s impossible to forget, John J. McCauley III is ready to take his songwriting to a new level, with a reconfigured… Continue reading Deer Tick share “Easy” MP3 from new album!
Akudama
Quite honestly, getting an email from a band with a ton of potential is one of the most rewarding things about being a music blogger. We get a load of emails (wayyy too many from promoters) but we love receiving them all the same. And when a band strikes our ear that we can’t ignore,… Continue reading Akudama