Category: New Albums

Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves

Ever since I turned my ears onto the indie music scene, Mike Kinsella, most notably of Owen and American Football fame, has truly been one of my favorite artists. A recent post by good guy Ack over at Herohill about Owen finally heading to his Halifax, Candian home reminded me to turn over your attention… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves

The Postmarks make another beautiful record

The Postmarks are so many things. Initially, they were a fish-out-of-water band that defied expectations and stereotypes of the Miami music scene. Contrary to the skeezy beach club music we’ve come to expect, the group is soft, sweet and beautiful. They’ve brought this sound to the somehow fitting stage of Nickelodeon’s Yo Gabba Gabba where… Continue reading The Postmarks make another beautiful record

Mew’s newest is monotonous and thrilling all at once

You won’t blame me for starting off the review with this, right? Thanks dudes. So, then, here’s the title of Mew‘s newest album: 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 Away *Wipes sweat beads from brow* Phew. Okay, onward, then.… Continue reading Mew’s newest is monotonous and thrilling all at once

Arctic Monkeys unveil new, relaxed sound on Humbug

I listened to this album once. I hated it. I slept on it. I put it on again. The Arctic Monkeys, who gained quick recognition in the UK upon the release of their 2006 debut, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, are now on their third studio album, Humbug. The name seems… Continue reading Arctic Monkeys unveil new, relaxed sound on Humbug

Jay Reatard reinvents 70s punk rock on Watch Me Fall

Jay Reatard makes singles like a baker makes bread. It seems to come naturally to the man from Memphis who is releasing his first full-length album since 2006’s solo debut Blood Visions. But the waiting pays off on Watch Me Fall, which stands out in 2009 as being one of the only remarkable albums on… Continue reading Jay Reatard reinvents 70s punk rock on Watch Me Fall

Brendan Benson’s My Old, Familiar Friend is a bit too familiar

It’s a good thing I’m listening to this album in the summer, because otherwise I’d be much harsher – it just seems to fit a summer mood, and not much else. My Old, Familiar Friend is an apt title, as Benson sounds in-line with his previous work (much of this material is, in fact, taken… Continue reading Brendan Benson’s My Old, Familiar Friend is a bit too familiar

Dirty Projectors to release EP; fans to wet themselves repeatedly

Looks like another hotly anticipated release for September has been announced, and I don’t know if I can handle all this coolness. On the 28th of that month, Dirty Projectors will release the four song Temecula Sunrise EP. It will include two songs from this year’s Bitte Orca, and two as-of-yet unheard B-sides (“Ascending Melody”… Continue reading Dirty Projectors to release EP; fans to wet themselves repeatedly

Greg Fine makes the mood

Greg Fine’s music first graced my ears in an unassuming manner. From a humble email, which surely indicated a humble background, Fine described his new CD, Always Time, in a succinct manner, explaining which tracks he can still listen to over and over, and the inspiration with which they were written. Nothing more, nothing less.… Continue reading Greg Fine makes the mood