Author: Jon

[MP3] Mew – “Repeaterbeater”

I was going to post something really meaningful about this song, “Repeaterbeater,” the newest from Mew, but I figured it would be more meaningful to just write out the forthcoming album’s title. So: No More Stories Are Told Today I’m Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories The World Is Grey I’m Tired Let’s Wash… Continue reading [MP3] Mew – “Repeaterbeater”

Low may or may not get low, depending on the circumstances

Hell, there’s a solid chance you’ve heard of Low. The band’s existed for sixteen years and have released eight full length albums, meaning Low has been around since even before MySpace (like, omgz, right?). I feel compelled to write about them, though, after stumbling across this incredible video, a performance of “Murderer” for a radio… Continue reading Low may or may not get low, depending on the circumstances

Silversun Pickups hit #1 on the Billboard charts

Well, that’s impressive. Silversun Pickups‘ single “Panic Switch” has risen to the coveted #1 spot on the Billboard charts, which makes them the first independent artist since 1998 to receive the honors, and the only the third in the history of forever (the other two were songs by Everlast and The Offspring in the ’90’s).… Continue reading Silversun Pickups hit #1 on the Billboard charts

David Lynch is makin’ some tunes

Director of all things creepy and nonsensical David Lynch is back at it, but instead of a movie, his newest output is in the realm of music. It’s a seven song album officially titled Fox Bat Strategy: A Tribute to Dave Jaurequi, and the first released song is streaming over at EW.com. The song’s a… Continue reading David Lynch is makin’ some tunes

Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks

I first heard Love is All by accident, honestly, when they were opening for Of Montreal. I remember a very excitable saxophonist, a shrill female vocalist with a drumstick and a cowbell, and just a very fun and energetic show overall. In retrospect, they were the perfect warm up for the insanity Of Montreal brought… Continue reading Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks

Young talent alert: Caroline Reese

While you read this, listen to the MP3s I’ve posted below. Now, as you soak up Caroline Reese‘s gorgeous voice and acoustic guitar, ask yourself this: “Self, how crazy it would be if Caroline was just 18 years old?” Well, I’m sure you know where this is going. Everything about Caroline’s music suggests a maturity… Continue reading Young talent alert: Caroline Reese

I don’t have a witty pun to describe Parts & Labor, but their music is awesome

These lovely guys (and girl) go by the name Parts & Labor, and they’re from the ridiculously fertile music grounds of Brooklyn. Technically, their music is some mishmash of indie, punk and noise, but with their latest album, Receivers (released in late 2008), they’ve injected their noisy tendencies with some more poppy song structures. What… Continue reading I don’t have a witty pun to describe Parts & Labor, but their music is awesome

And now for something completely different: Max Richter

Yeah, I know, this doesn’t fit in the traditional “indie” mold. But it’s gorgeous, incredible music, so bear with me. It’ll be worth it, promise. Max Richter is a British composer; a modern classical composer, at that. His work is full of elements you’d expect in classical composition: piano, a wealth of strings, some horns… Continue reading And now for something completely different: Max Richter

I dunno, Wikipedia, I always pronounced it “Low.” Hooray for ignorance!

Logh – prounounced log, according to the truth factory that is Wikipedia – is a Swedish sextet that makes music that is widely classified as post-rock. But… eh. Don’t get me wrong, I love post-rock in all its forms, but Logh doesn’t strike me as a band that’s quite over that bridge. What they are… Continue reading I dunno, Wikipedia, I always pronounced it “Low.” Hooray for ignorance!