Notable Album Release: Sally Seltmann – Heart That’s Pounding

Sally Seltmann, best known to me as her now-defunct moniker, New Buffalo, will be releasing a new full-length (and the first under her own name), Heart That’s Pounding, in Spring 2010. There are already quite a few buzzworthy 2010 albums to be excited about, but this one will be near the top of my list.… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Sally Seltmann – Heart That’s Pounding

[MP3] Lymbyc Systym: “Bedroom Anthem”

Recently brought to my attention by the one and only Abby (from Abby’s Road fame – duh), Lymbyc Systym, otherwise known as brothers Jared and Michael Bell, have become a fast-rising act. Their newest full-length, Shutter Release, dropped November 3 and has been earning critical acclaim for its forceful and dreamy instrumental nature. The Bells… Continue reading [MP3] Lymbyc Systym: “Bedroom Anthem”

[KR Flashback] Hometown: Glorious

If any of you (maybe, one, two?) were reading the blog at this time last year, you’ll remember I posted a little something about hometowns and their glory and all that. I actually didn’t say anything, but I got you in the mood. With Adele. Because, duh, she always gets you in the mood. It… Continue reading [KR Flashback] Hometown: Glorious

[MP3] Citay: “Careful With That Hat”

Citay, the ever-revolving collective from San Francisco, have announced their newest LP, Dream Get Together (due January 26 via Dead Oceans), and are providing a free mp3 to preview the album. “Careful With That Hat” is much tighter and well-strung pop than previous Citay material, which progressed in a lazy manner and was more downtempo.… Continue reading [MP3] Citay: “Careful With That Hat”

The intoxicating Hancock Basement

As I was packing this morning to head home for Thanksgiving I decided I needed something upbeat spinning in the background. I know, “upbeat” and Lee? Not usually associated with each other. (Just kidding, though Jamie would lead you to believe otherwise.) So I surfed through the overflowing inbox (a good thing – we don’t… Continue reading The intoxicating Hancock Basement

[MP3] Andrew Belle: “Static Waves” (feat. Katie Herzig)

Andrew Belle’s newest LP, The Ladder, will be (self) released February 23, 2010, and we’ve got a brilliant little preview track for you in “Static Waves”. Perfectly suited for any primetime soap-opera (or, in today’s age, any show really), “Static Waves” mixes in Belle’s baritone folk tone with Katie Herzig’s delicate and airy harmony. The… Continue reading [MP3] Andrew Belle: “Static Waves” (feat. Katie Herzig)

Quick Hits: Bonnaroo, Miracle Fortress, Interpol, The Album Leaf

A bevy of noteworthy information surfaced in the music world today regarding 2010. None long enough to really write a full post about independently, but I know I’d regret not providing the information in case you haven’t heard it. So, here goes: – Bonnaroo is slated for June 10-13 and ticket holiday pre-sales begin Friday,… Continue reading Quick Hits: Bonnaroo, Miracle Fortress, Interpol, The Album Leaf