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
Author: Lee
[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 Scarlet Ending to play NYC July 14
Our Scarlet Ending friends will be playing a HUGE show in New York City in a mere two weeks (July 14), so I better see some loyal KR fans out there. I wish I could say I’d give you like an album or free tickets to a show, but alas, there may be a lot… Continue reading The Scarlet Ending to play NYC July 14
In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
In case you missed it, Michael Jackson died. Here’s the rest of the week in review. Monday: Matt Haeck’s acoustic pop prompts Lee to consider recent rise (?) of acoustic pop. Low is defined as slowcore, which means just south of nothing to Jon. What he does know is that he likes their music. Sweet… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
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