Idaho’s The Very Most (not to be confused with The Very Best) spent 2009 releasing an EP for each season, resulting in some good stuff (see my Christmas mix). Now, Indiecater is compiling all four EPs on one compilation aptly titled A Year With The Very Most. Even though the months change and weather gets… Continue reading The Very Most release 2009 seasonal EP compilation
Category: New Albums
The new New Pornographers album is going to be indiescribable
Indiescribable? Haha! Let me get my rimshot out of the way*. So apparently The New Pornographers will be releasing an album May 4 called Together, which I suppose is rather fitting because the personnel involved include A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Dan Bejar, Zach Condon (Beirut [not to be confused with Beirut]), Annie Clark (St. Vincent),… Continue reading The new New Pornographers album is going to be indiescribable
[MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”
Perfect time for these Philadelphia fellas to come back into the mix as their genre of spaced-out psychedelic electronic pop is making its biggest run, well, ever. I’m not one who has been liking too much of that material (disclaimer: I do like some, and Jamie likes A LOT), but these Golden Ages guys strike… Continue reading [MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”
Quick Hits: New album from Emanuel and the Fear, Savoir Adore in D.C., new video from Shadows on a River
Emanuel and the Fear, the 11-piece (count ’em) outfit from Brooklyn, are set to release their first full-length, Listen, March 9, 2010. And what does an 11-piece do when presented with the opportunity to create an album? They make an epic 18 song-er, duh. Emanuel and the Fear – “Dear Friend” [MP3] Pre-order Listen on… Continue reading Quick Hits: New album from Emanuel and the Fear, Savoir Adore in D.C., new video from Shadows on a River
New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter
Hey guys, remember Milly Beau? No?? Well let me remind you from a previous post… Milly Beau is fronted by the incredibly talented MaryBeth Doran, just a year removed from George Washington University in D.C. (loving this D.C. NYC connection.) Her voice is stunningly gorgeous; I canāt describe it any other way (Iām telling you,… Continue reading New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter
Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast
While some bands have beenāmaking waves (LOLOLOOL)ā with songs about surfing, Florida’s Surfer Blood is knee deep in the beach-themed downer/upper rock. Unlike The Drums, who are quick to denounce their surfing connection as anything but a misconception, Surfer Blood seems to be all about the theme. From the album’s great single, “Swim,” to the… Continue reading Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast
[MP3] Shearwater: “Black Eyes”
Another new Shearwater track from the upcoming full length The Golden Archipelago surfaced today, again courtesy of Matablog (Matador Records’ own blog). We featured “Castaways” when it was made available to the public, which showed tremendous promise for the new record with its lush instrumentation as a teaser. This time though, “Black Eyes” fully immerses… Continue reading [MP3] Shearwater: “Black Eyes”
Spoon hits a crossroads with Transference
A change of pace. What does that really mean? A transitional period? Re-exploration? Achieving new goals? Possibly. Sometimes we’re so numb from what we’re used to we aim to expand what we know. Our minds are set to want more, whether we deem our lives a success or otherwise. As we age, we look for… Continue reading Spoon hits a crossroads with Transference
Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010
When I first put on Eels’ new album, I was immediately thrown into a fit of crippling sadness.Ā Frontman Mark “E” Oliver Everett said he wrote the album about divorceāspecifically about a divorce in his own life, the details of which he is keeping to himself. So the album he created walks us from literally “The… Continue reading Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010
Notable Album Release: Tunng – And Then We Saw Land
You’re probably already familiar with Tunng, but how many of you actually knew they were coming out with a new album in March? I didn’t; I won’t lie. But their newest track, “Don’t Look Down Or Back”, which I stumbled upon as a free download on last.fm, immediately perked my interest. It’s one of Tunng’s… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Tunng – And Then We Saw Land