Because all the best electronica comes from Norway (??) it should be no surprise that Röyksopp’s latest album, Junior, is a tour de electronica, whatever that means, if it even makes sense. From the band’s Myspace: After spending the last year or so in the kitchen, we’re now ready to serve. The menu should provide a… Continue reading Röyksopp’s Junior makes me wish I could dance…
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Sunset Rubdown to release new album, ‘Dragonslayer’, June 23
The prolific Spencer Krug just keeps churning these puppies out. Details about his newest album, this time with Sunset Rubdown, have just hit the news waves. Having dropped Enemy Mine from another one of his bands, Swan Lake, recently, Krug is back with the atmospheric now five-piece (new bassist/drummer, Mark Nicol) Sunset Rubdown for Dragonslayer.… Continue reading Sunset Rubdown to release new album, ‘Dragonslayer’, June 23
April 4 Concert Notables: The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov
A more apt title for this post would be, lesser-known artists playing April 4 in NYC – because that week we got just about everyone coming to town. (Weird to use that phrase when speaking of New York City…) A couple recent favorites of mine, The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov, will be playing shows… Continue reading April 4 Concert Notables: The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov
Seeland Offers New mp3
UK Space-Pop collaboration Seeland is releasing an mp3 of a song off their newest album “Tomorrow Today.” The song is called “Call The Incredible.” So If you are down with futuristic indie-pop, check this out. Seeland – “Call The Incredible” [MP3] (left click)
New Department of Eagles Video: “No One Does It Like You”
Is it just me, or are music videos really awesome lately? Art really seems to take off during a recession. Here’s a new one from Department Of Eagles’ “No On Does It Like You” off In Ear Park out now on 4AD. Yes, it’s awesome. Yes, it’s a recession 🙁 Department of Eagles – “No… Continue reading New Department of Eagles Video: “No One Does It Like You”
o.O: Dinosaur Jr.’s obscenely trippy new album cover
…?? Cool. Dinosaur Jr.’s album, Farm, is due out June 23 on Jagjaguwar.
“Where The Wild Things Are” trailer! Feat. Arcade Fire
It’s been a long time coming, folks, and damn are we excited. I speak for the entire KR crew here – Jamie actually found this video but I’m stealing his thunder and posting it to get all the credit! Sooo bad ass. Only thing is, last time I saw a trailer with an Arcade Fire… Continue reading “Where The Wild Things Are” trailer! Feat. Arcade Fire
Los Campesinos! recording another album
Because two albums in one year isn’t enough, Brit twee indie kids Los Campesinos! are busy recording another one. Only it’s their “sophomore album” because their latest We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed doesn’t count for some reason? This band is weird. According to LC!’s blog, they are about 7 tracks in and going strong.… Continue reading Los Campesinos! recording another album
First Aid Kit back in the woods for “Our Own Pretty Ways”
In part two of a three-part series (see part one), First Aid Kit released a video for “Our Own Pretty Ways” from Drunken Trees, their debut EP. The video is again shot in the forest with sweaters cold and breath and stuff. It’s like The Blair Witch Project, only no raping killing making kids stand… Continue reading First Aid Kit back in the woods for “Our Own Pretty Ways”
New Black Lips Video: I’ll Be With You
I love this new video for Black Lips’ “I’ll Be With You” not just because I love Christmas and hate clowns, but also because I love all things that simultaneously remind me of The Sonics and The Wonder Years. The song is off their latest album, 200 Million Thousand, which is out now on Vice. The… Continue reading New Black Lips Video: I’ll Be With You