Tag: Music

The Very Most release 2009 seasonal EP compilation

Idaho’s The Very Most (not to be confused with The Very Best) spent 2009 releasing an EP for each season, resulting in some good stuff (see my Christmas mix). Now, Indiecater is compiling all four EPs on one compilation aptly titled A Year With The Very Most. Even though the months change and weather gets… Continue reading The Very Most release 2009 seasonal EP compilation

Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast

While some bands have beenā€“making waves (LOLOLOOL)ā€“ with songs about surfing, Florida’s Surfer Blood is knee deep in the beach-themed downer/upper rock. Unlike The Drums, who are quick to denounce their surfing connection as anything but a misconception, Surfer Blood seems to be all about the theme. From the album’s great single, “Swim,” to the… Continue reading Surfer Blood changes the way you see surf music on Astro Coast

Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010

When I first put on Eels’ new album, I was immediately thrown into a fit of crippling sadness.Ā Frontman Mark “E” Oliver Everett said he wrote the album about divorceā€“specifically about a divorce in his own life, the details of which he is keeping to himself. So the album he created walks us from literally “The… Continue reading Eels’ End Times is maybe the saddest album of 2010

Jay Reatard dead at 29

Awesome indie rocker Jay Reatard is dead at the age of 29. He reportedly died in his sleep and was found at home at 3:30 this morning. The music world lost a great one, for sure.

Vampire Weekend’s Contra is a perfect sophomore effort

I like to laugh at the weirdo middle school girls swept up in the “Team Jacob” vs. “Team Whoever” thing from Twilight. Stupid petty book rivalries! But then I look to the reception of Vampire Weekend’s 2008 self-titled album and the two contentious camps that developed there: “Team Vampire Weekend Is Awesome” and “Team Vampire… Continue reading Vampire Weekend’s Contra is a perfect sophomore effort

Animal Collective makes epic video for Brother Sport (what’s new?)

It’s been about a year since Animal Collective unleashed the now legendary Merriweather Post Pavilion on the world, and yet they’re STILL stealing headlines with material from the album. This time, it’s a really cool video for “Brother Sport,” that is equal parts beautiful, terrifying, inspiring, psychedelic, and comforting. Confusing? Wait ’til the eggs and… Continue reading Animal Collective makes epic video for Brother Sport (what’s new?)

[MP3] My Gold Mask: “Circle Mass”

We first heard from Chicago’s My Gold Mask back in April when they gave us some cool dark, brooding stuff. Now they’re back with a much more polished sound that’s a little less brooding, but still just dark enough for my taste. They’ve recently released their A Thousand Voices EP, and are offering up “Circle… Continue reading [MP3] My Gold Mask: “Circle Mass”

Toro Y Moi announces Spring tour dates, moves up album release

Are you not all about South Carolina bedroom artist Toro Y Moi yet? Previous posts haven’t convinced you? Well maybe you need to see him live. I have no idea how good a show he puts on, but his recorded material is so good that I’m completely optimistic. Now, as is usual with most tour… Continue reading Toro Y Moi announces Spring tour dates, moves up album release

[MP3] The Knife: “Colouring Of Pigeons”

Um, so you know The Knife? The Swedish electronic duo that people/critics tend to like? Wellllll they’ve collaborated on a Charles Darwin-inspired opera called Tomorrow, in a Year and have given us a look at it with “Colouring of Pigeons.” I mean, it’s like, The Knife, you know? But it’s kind of operatic, I guess?… Continue reading [MP3] The Knife: “Colouring Of Pigeons”