Category: New Albums

The Next Big Thing: Starlume (with exclusive MP3s)

Wow, talk about a band blowing me off my feet. I had never heard of Starlume until I stumbled upon their music on MySpace. I messaged them with a hope that maybe I would get some info regarding the group, since I couldn’t find much of their music anywhere. However, not only did they email… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: Starlume (with exclusive MP3s)

Pompeii and the Ashes

From Morrisville, PA (just north of Philly), comes Pompeii and the Ashes, ready to BLOW your mind (ZINGER!!). I slay me… The band just released their debut album, Wait It Out, and it’s definitely an interesting listen. They explain their take on music on their MySpace: “The band was formed as an untraditional take on… Continue reading Pompeii and the Ashes

Heartless Bastards make new “Best Album of 2009” with The Mountain

Heartless Bastards released The Mountain this week and it’s pretty much the bees knees. Combining equal elements of folk, garage rock and awesome, the band created a well-crafted album that might be a serious contender for our Best Album of 2009 award. The band hails from Dayton, OH but also spent some time in Austin… Continue reading Heartless Bastards make new “Best Album of 2009” with The Mountain

Notable CD Release: Doves – Kingdom Of Rust

At this point you may forget who theĀ Doves are, considering their last release, Some Cities, was all the way back in oh, February 2005. That’s 4 years ago, ladies and gentlemen. I don’t really know why it’s taken so long to produce a new album, but the Doves are back! Kingdom Of Rust is set… Continue reading Notable CD Release: Doves – Kingdom Of Rust

New Album: Soft Black – The Earth is Black

The Earth is Black is the new record to be released this month from Brooklyn based Soft Black, headed by Vincent Cacchione. The album was apparently inspired by a series of nightmares Cacchione had. I don’t know about you, but I would not want to write music concerning nightmares I have (we don’t need to… Continue reading New Album: Soft Black – The Earth is Black

Winston Audio – The Red Rhythm (debut LP)

Winston Audio, a band out of Atlanta, Georgia, is releasing their first LP, The Red Rhythm, February 10. They’re comprised of Daniel DeWitt, Dan Gleason, Zach Brown, and Michael Adkins. We recently received an email from themĀ  – not knowing much about the band, except that they’re friends with Manchester Orchestra (also from Atlanta), a… Continue reading Winston Audio – The Red Rhythm (debut LP)

Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape

Exciting press release in our inbox from Upper Class Recordings: “The always-grinding Cadence Weapon is back and he continues to firmly establish his legacy as a pioneer in a passionate crusade to push the rap and electronic music envelope. Separation Anxiety is a new collection of exclusive tracks, remixes, and collaborations available only at www.cadenceweaponmusic.com… Continue reading Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape

Exit Clov Updates and New Song!

Exit Clov will be releasing a new/old album (new album, songs recorded back in 2007) anytime between now and spring (whenever that is) and has a new, free mp3 up for download on their website (the mp3 is featured here as well)! They’re also planning an April tour of the East Coast and the Midwest.… Continue reading Exit Clov Updates and New Song!

Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand

Not my typical style of music, Matt & Kim, the Brooklyn duo, somehow find a way to keep me listening. And that’s why I’m excited for the new album release, Grand, January 20, and for the upcoming record release show, January 22, at Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn. They have pounding beats over danceable (if… Continue reading Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand