That headline made me sad to type. There was a period of high school during which I listened to The Format (primarily Arizona natives Sam Means and Nate Ruess, though their tours included many other members) non-stop, as some of my friends can attest. They put out some of the catchiest pop songs I had… Continue reading Flash(not so far)back: The Format
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St. Vincent announces U.S. tour. NOT Canada.
Everybody’s favorite, St. Vincent, announced a spring/summer tour of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. That’s because she’s an American and that’s where music should be played. The Canada snub aside, this tour should be sweet. She’s coming to D.C. at the Black Cat and also making an appearance at my favorite venue ever the First… Continue reading St. Vincent announces U.S. tour. NOT Canada.
MP3 from Boy In Static’s new ‘Candy Cigarette’
You should all know of my love of Boy In Static. I wrote about the duo a while back and mentioned they were working on Candy Cigarette. Well, the album was just released in MP3 format (March 10) and the physical release goes live April 14! Also, there’s a free mp3 up for grabs from… Continue reading MP3 from Boy In Static’s new ‘Candy Cigarette’
Apple’s new indie sampler: Dance and Electronic
Apple came out with one of their sporadic installments of free indie spotlight samplers yesterday for all to redeem and download. This mix is slightly surprising considering they usually spotlight singer/songwriters and more accessible stuff to the “common folk” (thought that’s not the case for their recently launched indie spotlight section in the iTunes store).… Continue reading Apple’s new indie sampler: Dance and Electronic
New Arbouretum: “False Spring”
Baltimore’s own Arbouretum just released “False Spring,” the lead track and first single off their new LP, Song of the Pearl. The track is nice and folky and runs long (nearly 6 minutes), just like it should! The album is out now on Thrill Jockey. Arbouretum – “False Spring” [MP3] Arbouretum on Myspace
New Crystal Stilts: “Love Is A Wave”
A member of 2008’s “Crystal” bands family, Crystal Stilts, just released their first single since last year’s Alight of Night, “Love is A Wave.” The sound is pretty typical of Brooklyn’s own lo-fi moan children. The official single with all the B-sides and stuff you love is out March 31 on Slumberland. If you missed the debut… Continue reading New Crystal Stilts: “Love Is A Wave”
Action Painters
Because Jackson Pollock paints the shit out of boring artists like Leonardo Da Vinci. Action Painters come from Brooklyn and are the DEFINITION of solid. As if great stomping riffs and catchy melodies weren’t enough, the band brings a great connected energy that so many potentially great bands lack. Listening to their latest material sounds… Continue reading Action Painters
New Broken Records: “If Eilert Loevborg Wrote A Song It Would Sound Like This”
Long title much? It’s worth reading all those words to hear the new track from Scottish seven-piece Broken Records. It’s on their upcoming album, Until The Earth Begins To Part, which comes out June 1 on 4AD. Broken Records – “If Eilert Loevborg Wrote A Song It Would Sound Like This” [MP3] Broken Records on Myspace
Neko Case debuts at #3 on Billboard Top 200
ZOMG sound the alarm (the indie music alarm, not the real one)!! Middle Cyclone by proclaimed “indie” artist Neko Case just debuted at #3 on the prestigious Billboard Top 200 chart! Those spots are usually reserved for the likes of “Kanye West” and “Now That’s What I Call Music!” I guess this means that Neko Case… Continue reading Neko Case debuts at #3 on Billboard Top 200
Handsome Furs make REALLY messed up video for “I’m Confused”
OK. This one is a MUST watch until the end. No exceptions! That’s all I’m saying about it, let the suspense run wild. (To be fair, when I say “messed up,” I mean in a really cool crepy way). “I’m Confused” is off Handsome Furs’ latest album Face Control, which is out now on Sub Pop. … Continue reading Handsome Furs make REALLY messed up video for “I’m Confused”