Author: Jamie

Veronica Falls make too-cool-for-school video for “Beachy Head”

British group Veronica Falls has made a extra-cool, grey-toned, art-house music video for their single “Beachy Head.” Aside from the obviously fun name, the track is great. It’s real head-sticker (if you will). The video is just the coolest of cool. I’m jealous I’m not this cool… Please help me be cool, Veronica Falls? Veronica… Continue reading Veronica Falls make too-cool-for-school video for “Beachy Head”

U.K. lobbyist would LOVE capital punishment for music pirates

Now, I don’t want to put words in so and so’s mouth about such and such off-the-cuff comment, but this one is just too good to pass up and this guy is probably rich and snooty and supports billionaires making more billions of dollars so poor people can’t share music online. Boing Boing caught Fran… Continue reading U.K. lobbyist would LOVE capital punishment for music pirates

Woodsist to release compilation: Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe

Woodsist, the label that several great artists call home (including Woods, Real Estate, The Fresh & Onlys, etc.), just announced what is surely an epic compilation. Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe will feature 13 tracks, 12 of which are exclusive to the record. Our first taste of the new Woodsist tracks is “I’m Not Gone,” a… Continue reading Woodsist to release compilation: Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe

Sleigh Bells announce North American tour

Well-hyped noise-pop/dance duo Sleigh Bells have received a lot of praise for their debut album, Treats, and now they’re taking their act on the road as a headliners. If their live show is anything like their album (full of awesome, danceable, raw energy), then the live shows will be incredible. Because I guess they recognize… Continue reading Sleigh Bells announce North American tour

Dum Dum Girls release silly funtimes video for “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout”

Lo-fi girl group Dum Dum Girls recently released a pretty good debut record, and now have their second video from it for the single “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout.” I called the song a “cute pop track” in my review of I Will Be, and I not only stand by that initial assessment, but also… Continue reading Dum Dum Girls release silly funtimes video for “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout”

[MP3] Wavves: “Post Acid”

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from lo-fi burnout Nathan Williams aka Wavves (although he now sports a three-piece touring band). The California boys are prepping the release of King of the Beach, their second album (third, if you count their small-release debut Wavves). Our first listen to the new record is “Post… Continue reading [MP3] Wavves: “Post Acid”

Deer Tick struggles but makes good, authentic music on Black Dirt Sessions

It’s inevitable that within every generation of musicians that strives to break new ground with cutting edge genres and recording techniques, there is a handful that instead go back to the roots of rock and roll and draw inspiration from what is seen as a more “authentic” source. Most recently, Jack White tore up the… Continue reading Deer Tick struggles but makes good, authentic music on Black Dirt Sessions

[MP3] Candy Claws: “Silent Time of Earth”

Another great mellowed-out track by Candy Claws, the beach-loving Coloradans who keep giving and giving. The new album, Hidden Lands, sounds promising so far, although its August 3 release date (previously July 20) comes unfortunately at the tail-end of summer. What am I supposed to listen to for the other two months of summer while… Continue reading [MP3] Candy Claws: “Silent Time of Earth”

Young Rival makes solid indie rock ‘n’ roll on eponymous debut

Ontario-based three-piece Young Rival know how to make some good-old fashioned indie rock ‘n’ roll. Since their 2008 EP, Young Rival, the band has opened for Born Ruffians, signed to Canadian label Sonic Unyon and toured the hell out of Canada. “Your Island,” a single from the EP, earned them some blog love and gave… Continue reading Young Rival makes solid indie rock ‘n’ roll on eponymous debut