Milly Beau to hold record release show March 16 at The Mercury Lounge

The time of physical release for Milly Beau’s debut album, Party Glitter (a previous “new obsession” of mine), has finally arrived. Several physical copies will be available at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, where Milly Beau are holding their album release show, or you can purchase Party Glitter through Greenhouse Records. The album comes with quite… Continue reading Milly Beau to hold record release show March 16 at The Mercury Lounge

[MP3] ARMS: “Heat & Hot Water”

Sound of the City, Brooklyn’s The Village Voice music blog, premiered a new track from ARMS today (check that link out, has some great info and q&a) and it’s all kinds of wonderful. We last talked about them in October when they released “Tiger Tamer” off their debut album (EP), Kids Aflame (which dropped in November… Continue reading [MP3] ARMS: “Heat & Hot Water”

KR Presents: Two new mp3s from Color of Clouds!

On Monday you may have noticed I posted a little info about Color of Clouds’ record release for Satellite of Love (April 6) and accompanying show at Pianos in NYC (on April 8). Well now we’ve got an extra special treat for ya. We’re providing you with two of the new new tracks (not the remastered… Continue reading KR Presents: Two new mp3s from Color of Clouds!

[MP3] Harlem: “Gay Human Bones”

It’s appropriate that Austin boys Harlem should release another new single the week before SXSW. The song is “Gay Human Bones” (I just won’t ask, I guess) and it’s the second single from their upcoming full-length, Hippies. Like their previous single, “Friendly Ghost,” “Gay Human Bones” isn’t quite living up to my expectations after their… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Gay Human Bones”

[MP3] Neon Indian: “Sleep Paralysist”

We’ve been anticipating this track since as far back as yesterday when Scott from Stereogum tweeted: Poppiest @NeonIndian MP3 yet drops tomorrow. Keep an ear out. Dr. Pepper or someone paid 4 it but I’m not being paid 2 tweet that! Gr8 song. Thanks for the heads up Scott! I’m digging it and this is… Continue reading [MP3] Neon Indian: “Sleep Paralysist”

[MP3] Dr. Dog: “Stranger”

Dr. Dog has officially released the first single off their upcoming album, Shame, Shame and anyone could have guessed that it’s great! I mean it’s not like the best song they’ve ever done or anything, but it’s definitely good! I enjoy it! It’s got all that wonderful build up and folk-influenced group-think rock that Dr.… Continue reading [MP3] Dr. Dog: “Stranger”

Broken Bells’ debut album is good, but doesn’t live up to lofty expectations

James Mercer, Shins frontman, agent of delicious indie pop for the masses. Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), the genius behind The Grey Album and half of Gnarls Barkley, i.e. the ambassador of slick, creative production. A match made in heaven. …Or is it? The answer is that I believe it can be, but unfortunately the duo missed… Continue reading Broken Bells’ debut album is good, but doesn’t live up to lofty expectations

White Hinterland’s Kairos is soothing tranquility with soul power

When Casey Dienel and Shawn Creeden picked the name White Hinterland, maybe they had their reasons, maybe it just sounded cool but it’s definitely appropriate. A hinterland is often an area of rural land separated from urban areas that is often also tied very closely to the city. In other words, a place of solitude… Continue reading White Hinterland’s Kairos is soothing tranquility with soul power