[MP3] Eluvium: “Leaves Eclipse The Light”

Another new Eluvium track surfaced today on Stereogum, much to my delight. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve fallen asleep to Matthew Cooper’s music (would be kinda hard I guess, since I fell asleep and all). His sound is perfect for long car rides into a vast abyss, staring out the window as… Continue reading [MP3] Eluvium: “Leaves Eclipse The Light”

Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates

Intriguing much? Nada Surf is releasing an album of 12 covers of their favorite songs, titled if i had a hi-fi. The songs are all over the place genre-wise, including blues, spanish music, power-pop, and everything in between. Although a great deal of thought went into the song selections, the band’s intent is not to… Continue reading Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates

The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas

Hey guys, remember The American Dollar? They of the effervescent soundscapes and jittery electronica? Of course you do! Well, they’re back with a follow-up to 2008’s A Memory Stream in the form of a new LP, Atlas, released January 1. They pretty much deliver what’s expected of them on Atlas, though the sound is a… Continue reading The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas

Bear Lake

Catchy, melodic pop/rock from six friends out of Michigan. Yep, that’s right friends – as in, they all have pretty much known each other since the sixth grade. So, kids, if you’re thinking your middle school friends won’t mean anything to your future (though, you’re probably thinking, another “bear” band? wtf??), think again, because Bear… Continue reading Bear Lake

Notable Album Release: Retribution Gospel Choir – 2

Retribution Gospel Choir is what Low sounds like with the volume and speed/intensity turned up about 15 notches. And I’m not just making the comparison for comparison’s sake (gosh, you have no respect for my writing!); two out of the three members, lead singer Alan Sparhawk and bassist Steve Garrington are actually in Low. The… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Retribution Gospel Choir – 2

[MP3] The Car Is On Fire: “Ombarrops!”

The Car Is On Fire is a four person act from Poland, a highly fertile barely existent indie music breeding grounds. Also, if there is such a thing as twee garage pop, these kids would define the genre. “Ombarrops!” is the single from their latest album Ombarrops! which dropped earlier this year and was produced… Continue reading [MP3] The Car Is On Fire: “Ombarrops!”