Southerly, aka singer/songwriter Krist Krueger, is about ready to drop his third full-length, Youth, on September 20 via Greyday Records. In anticipation of the release, Krueger, from Portland, Oregon, has released a new mp3, titled “Do We Believe?”. A strong piano line leads the way as Kreuger builds the song up with surging horns and… Continue reading [MP3] Southerly: “Do We Believe?”
Category: New Albums
Stone Darling’s new 7” is good for you
Los Angeles quartet Stone Darling just released a 7” that really needs your attention. The ladies of Stone Darling bring a sound that instantly recalls a blend of 90’s K-Records-style twee with the swing of 50’s-era girl groups. Lump that together with a bit of modern-era Dum Dum Girls and you’ve got a feel for… Continue reading Stone Darling’s new 7” is good for you
[MP3] Edda Magnason: “Blondie”
Magnason is way too cool for me. Sigh. Enjoy this unique and lovely song with most every instrument you can’t think of. Edda Magnason – “Blondie” [MP3] Purchase Goods via Adrian Recordings Edda Magnason on the web
[MP3] Canon Logic: “Howl in the Night”
Falsetto yelps are always my thing. Lemme see your head bop! Canon Logic – “Howl in the Night” [MP3] Canon Logic, based out of Brooklyn, are releasing an EP, called Rapid Empire, August 20 (next week!) via Engine Room Recordings. Canon Logic on the web | Tumblr | Facebook
Radical Face presents prequel EP!
Can you hear the church bells pealing? Has the Pony Express galloped through your town to deliver the message? Jacksonville, Florida’s Radical Face (aka Ben Cooper) is releasing a highly anticipated, October record…his first full-length since 2007’s heart stopper Ghost. How does an artist who plays admission optional shows, communicates thoughtfully with his fans via… Continue reading Radical Face presents prequel EP!
[MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “Make It Right”
Confession: I’ve been sitting on a gold mine for a little while now, and I’m finally able to give you a sneak peek. The Farewell Circuit have completed their newest album, In Our Bones (to be released soon), and I’ve been lucky enough to hear it. A band we’ve championed since I-can’t-even-remember-when, The Farewell Circuit,… Continue reading [MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “Make It Right”
[MP3] Soft Pipes: “Stay Pretty”
Soft Pipes is the musical project of Anthony Polcino, a synth-pop master, from Low Vs. Diamond. Soft Pipes – “Stay Pretty” [MP3] Soft Pipes are set to release their new EP, Stay Pretty, on September 27. Soft Pipes on the web | Facebook | Twitter
Golden Fable
Remember the band-with-the-longest-name-ever-that-actually-makes-really-fantastic-music? Well, I do. That would be Tim and Sam’s Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam. I wrote up a post about one of their more angelic songs, “Choices,” a while back, and have been eagerly awaiting more from them since Life Stream. It just so has it that Tim… Continue reading Golden Fable
Bellows
A delicate sound; a warm embrace. Bellows is the project of Oliver Kalb, friend of Knox Road pal eskimeaux (Gabby Smith). The music is similarly subdued, but bursts of sharp sensation penetrate the cozy, experimental folk. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Kalb had a good deal of help on his debut Bellows… Continue reading Bellows
Conveyor
Conveyor, out of Brooklyn, has seen an uptick in their online presence lately as they prepare to release their promising debut EP, titled Sun Ray. Bursting with sunny experimental pop, Sun Ray is perfect for the closing days of Summer. It’s going to be hard to get these tunes out of my head. I guess,… Continue reading Conveyor