Akudama drops free July EP, Sun

The New York crew is at it again with their monthly free EPs, and they’ve managed to show improvement on each one (which is difficult because I loved the first effort I heard), establishing even further chemistry. This one mirrors the time of its release, as “Sun (From Underneath The Lake)” is a shimmery tune… Continue reading Akudama drops free July EP, Sun

[MP3] New Beat Radio: “Behind The Blue”

Brian Sendrowitz, the lead man behind Beat Radio, sent us a few rough mp3s a little while ago out of the pure warmth of all human beings, and now is releasing one of them (my favorite of the bunch) to the general public. Catch “Behind The Blue”, with more of the typical, copyright Sendrowitz electronicz,… Continue reading [MP3] New Beat Radio: “Behind The Blue”

Explosions In The Sky performing at Central Park Summerstage June 30

Yeah. That’s tomorrow. At the Central Park Summerstage. Meaning outside in New York City. How often do you get to see one of the best-known live acts perform at such an incredible outdoors venue?? Just get there early; you’ll be facing quite the line. Don’t wanna drown in that old man’s B.O. in front of… Continue reading Explosions In The Sky performing at Central Park Summerstage June 30

The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length

Remember when I gushed over those wonderful Canadians, The O’Darling, way back when and mentioned that they were in the process of recording a full-length album for spring/summer time? Well that time is finally coming to an end, as The O’Darling have mastered the tracks and are just about ready to drop the new album.… Continue reading The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length

Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins release video for ‘Autumn Spills’

[myspace width=”550″ height=”360″]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=59399043[/myspace] Charming, colorful, quirky. I love this video (though, I’m partial; I love this song). If you have a REALLY short-term memory, this is the same Sarah RabDAU I just profiled the other day. See that post here. Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins – “Autumn Spills” [MP3] I guess it’s a piano-pop day,… Continue reading Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins release video for ‘Autumn Spills’

Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable

It’s that time again. Big review Tuesday. Though not quite as much of an anticipated release as say, Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest or Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Regina Spektor’s new effort, Far, still arrives with great excitement and fervor. And while Far is probably Spektor’s most ambitious album to date, it’s also the most unvaried –… Continue reading Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable

matt pond PA special deal!

Received this awesome notification in my inbox today: Introduce A Friend To Matt Pond PA (or not) Life is not a game show. But sometimes it certainly feels like one. On that note, Altitude Records and Matt Pond PA are proud to present an awesome opportunity to turn your friends on to mpPA. For a… Continue reading matt pond PA special deal!

Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop

I think a bit of a dilemma is occurring. I’m tempted to call these times the resurgence of acoustic pop, though I’m obviously aware that acoustic pop has been, and will always be, near the top of the music scene. But lately (I’m talking this decade) it has delivered more than its typical share of… Continue reading Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop