The New York crew is at it again with their monthly free EPs, and they’ve managed to show improvement on each one (which is difficult because I loved the first effort I heard), establishing even further chemistry. This one mirrors the time of its release, as “Sun (From Underneath The Lake)” is a shimmery tune… Continue reading Akudama drops free July EP, Sun
Category: New Albums
The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length
Remember when I gushed over those wonderful Canadians, The O’Darling, way back when and mentioned that they were in the process of recording a full-length album for spring/summer time? Well that time is finally coming to an end, as The O’Darling have mastered the tracks and are just about ready to drop the new album.… Continue reading The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length
[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”
Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable
It’s that time again. Big review Tuesday. Though not quite as much of an anticipated release as say, Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest or Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Regina Spektor’s new effort, Far, still arrives with great excitement and fervor. And while Far is probably Spektor’s most ambitious album to date, it’s also the most unvaried –… Continue reading Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable
Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop
I think a bit of a dilemma is occurring. I’m tempted to call these times the resurgence of acoustic pop, though I’m obviously aware that acoustic pop has been, and will always be, near the top of the music scene. But lately (I’m talking this decade) it has delivered more than its typical share of… Continue reading Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop
Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
Shadows on a River’s debut album, Shadows on a River, has been compared to Radiohead and Elliott Smith. While I think there is some truth to these comparisons, especially on a couple songs in particular (most notably, “In Business,” which sounds like an actual mix between the two), Shadows on a River have their own… Continue reading Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
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
Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Singer/songwriter, “Bleu“, has one of those voices that inspires, making the impossible seem all the more likely. Or maybe its the other way around, evoking sadness, as jealousy rides along while you listen to his high whimpered, precious falsetto. And then he brings it back down to actual human levels with a resounding lower tone.… Continue reading Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Illinois’ Adventures are complete
Emo cover art, much? After their critcally acclaimed What The Hell Do I Know, which dropped in ’07, the Illinois boys (from Pennsylvania…duh) are back with The Adventures of Kid Catasrophe, finally released in full yesterday (June 9). They’ve been teasing/pleasing us with a chapter (video and EP release) of Kid Catasrophe since November, but… Continue reading Illinois’ Adventures are complete
New Regina Spektor MP3 from upcoming album Far
Another catchy, eccentric, and unconventional Regina Spektor ditty from the soon-to-be-released (June 23), Far. See our previous post with two other new songs (“Laughing With” and “Blue Lips”) from Far here. This track is called “Folding Chair”, and hearkens back to the old weirdo Regina, mixed with the new semi-less weirdo Regina. Which Reg do… Continue reading New Regina Spektor MP3 from upcoming album Far