Cedarwell is a Wisconsin folk band sent my way by Sebastian over at the lovely Common Folk Meadow blog after I commented on his glowing review of their latest, forthcoming March album, A Stone, A Leaf, A Door. The ever-evolving Cedarwell crew, fronted by Erik G. Neave, sent me a promo copy of the record,… Continue reading Cedarwell
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Efterklang sounds great, but shallow on Magic Chairs
Danish band Efterklang is known for their ever-evolving, hook-free music, and their third album is no deviation. While the band’s first album, Tripper, earned comparisons to the likes of Sigur Rós, and their second, Parades, moved them closer to bands like Arcade Fire, Magic Chairs might be a step toward the string and horn-heavy Sufjan Stevens.… Continue reading Efterklang sounds great, but shallow on Magic Chairs
[MP3] She & Him: “Thieves”
The Brand New Fancy Stereogum premiered the latest single from the absurdly adorable Zooey Deschanel/M. Ward duo, She & Him, this morning and it’s just as absurdly adorable as you imagined. The cutesy folksy duo is gearing up the release of their sophomore album, Volume Two, so be prepared for another wonderful onslaught of Zooey’s… Continue reading [MP3] She & Him: “Thieves”
Electric President’s The Violent Blue strikes at our core
We’re in a dark cellar. The only light we see is rays from the tiny window in the corner that show the floating dust. I can barely catch your image through squinted eyes. I take one step closer, you take one step back. Progress? Maybe. My strides are longer than yours. I take another step… Continue reading Electric President’s The Violent Blue strikes at our core
[MP3] The New Pornographers: “Your Hands (Together)”
New New Pornographers?? “SHUT UP” –The 1980s. It’s the truth! Matador has released the first look at the band’s new album, Together, out May 4. The song is “Your Hands (Together)” and despite it’s repetitive nature, it’s a solid first single and a hopeful look into the new album. I mean, if this is just… Continue reading [MP3] The New Pornographers: “Your Hands (Together)”
[MP3] Broken Social Scene: “World Sick”
Um…is this really happening? I think so. Broken Social Scene just made a free track available from their forthcoming album, Forgiveness Rock Record, which drops May 4 on Arts & Crafts. And wow, it’s a freaking awesome song. As if I couldn’t be any more excited for the new album. The choruses have so much… Continue reading [MP3] Broken Social Scene: “World Sick”
Getting Dirty with Chrissy and Julia
It feels like just last week that I was writing about Detroit bedroom project Coyote Clean Up. And now Chrissy from CCU is teaming up with Maryland artist Julia LaDense for their new project Chrissy and Julia. Can we go wrong here? Well I guess we could, but no we can’t! The combination of Chrissy’s sweeping… Continue reading Getting Dirty with Chrissy and Julia
Liars battle ocean rocks (!!) in “Scissor” video
Now THAT’S how you make weird music videos. Liars have just released the video for their single “Scissor” off upcoming album Sisterworld, and it’s just what we (at least I) wanted: a guy floating in a raft battling rocks that attack him from the depths of the ocean. Perfect! Does this video mean anything? Maybe.… Continue reading Liars battle ocean rocks (!!) in “Scissor” video
[MP3] White Hinterland: “No Logic”
Gorilla vs. Bear just premiered “No Logic,” an awesome new track from White Hinterland’s upcoming LP, Kairos. The song has that underwater, slow, drifting in a Caribbean island harbor feel. You know what I mean. We’ve ALL been there before. Along with previously released single “Icarus” I’m getting pretty excited to hear the full album.… Continue reading [MP3] White Hinterland: “No Logic”
[MP3] The Morning Benders: “Excuses”
The Morning Benders are prepping the release of their new album Big Echo and released the single, “Excuses,” on their website last night. If you’re anything like me and LOVE that 60s pop sound, you’ll be very happy with the new single. I tell ya, the 2010s are looking a lot like the 1960s/70s. Psychedelia,… Continue reading [MP3] The Morning Benders: “Excuses”