Hot on the heels of Song, by Toad Records’ latest success with Meursault comes Jesus H. Foxx (don’t be thrown off by the name, please), a seven-piece outfit out of Edinburgh, Scotland (where else? It is Song, by Toad‘s label anyway…). Jesus H. Foxx mix several different genres of music, which is perhaps easier with… Continue reading Jesus H. Foxx
Category: New Albums
Peter Bradley Adams’ forthcoming album, Traces, streaming in its entirety
I wasn’t even going to look at the inbox tonight as I’m off to go see Sunny Day Real Estate at the 9:30 club, but it’s a good thing I did, because I found this gem: Peter Bradley Adams is streaming his entire new album, Traces (officially due out 10/20,) on his website. We’ve written… Continue reading Peter Bradley Adams’ forthcoming album, Traces, streaming in its entirety
Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
I’ll be blunt: Zero 7‘s Yeah Ghost isn’t too good. Sure, the group has that whole “downtempo” labeling, but shouldn’t that be a description rather than an excuse? As a whole, the music is pretty boring, in all of its harmless blips and bloops, same ol’ same ol’ drumbeats and guitars, and the like. The… Continue reading Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
The Avett Brothers strike it rich on I and Love and You
The Avett Brothers snuck up on me only a few months ago despite their popularity among other crowds. And subsequently, in the span of very little time, I and Love and You got up there as one of the albums I was looking forward to the most this calendar year. So naturally, I was left… Continue reading The Avett Brothers strike it rich on I and Love and You
Beat Radio releases new, free LP, Safe Inside The Sound
What’s that? Free music?? Correct, you are! Brian Sendrowitz has decided to release his latest Beat Radio album as a completely free digital release to keep up with the times. Safe Inside The Sound has been a work in progress for the last several months, and Brian had been kind enough to send us many… Continue reading Beat Radio releases new, free LP, Safe Inside The Sound
matt pond PA to release new album, Dark Leaves, in February
“Leaves” is becoming the new “it” word. First we get Owen with New Leaves and coming in February is matt pond PA‘s newest full-length, Dark Leaves. I guess it’s not just cool to physically go green but also to Speak Green! (Because leaves are part of the environment, duh.) Regardless, as I’ve said before, matt… Continue reading matt pond PA to release new album, Dark Leaves, in February
Flotilla, kinda wanna be ya
I’m beginning to think Canadians are putting something extra special in their girls’ food. They must be! I mean, so much female vocal talent coming from the country at once, it’s just not fair! We’ve already featured The O’Darling, my last post was about Metric, and Stars, as you should know, are one of my… Continue reading Flotilla, kinda wanna be ya
Yo Gabba Gabba! to release album
For those of you under a television rock or an “I’m an adult” rock, Yo Gabba Gabba! is a kids show that regularly features indie bands playing songs about moral values and silly things. Legit! Now, they’re releasing an album, Music Is Awesome!, featuring some of those songs alongside their other regular stuff. Double legit!!… Continue reading Yo Gabba Gabba! to release album
Monsters of Folk is surprisingly solid on debut
Ever since Cassadaga, I’ve regarded new Conor Oberst projects warily. I’ve always been a fan of Bright Eyes, but his work after never really did anything for me — it all struck me as nice and pleasant and boring, for the most part. So, maybe the trend hasn’t changed and I should be praising the… Continue reading Monsters of Folk is surprisingly solid on debut
Sam Means (formerly of The Format) to release soundtrack to 2008’s indie flick, The Sinking of Santa Isabel
Sam Means, one half of our favorite (now-defunct) duo, The Format (the other half being Nate Ruess of fun.,) is set to release his soundtrack to The Sinking of Santa Isabel, an indie comedy from last year, on September 29. Luckily for us, SPIN is providing a free track from the album, so dive in!… Continue reading Sam Means (formerly of The Format) to release soundtrack to 2008’s indie flick, The Sinking of Santa Isabel