Tag: Music

[MP3] The Almighty Defenders: “Cone of Light”

We FINALLY get a listen from the Black Lips/King Khan & BBQ Show combo that I’ve been dying for since I learned of their inception. Is it a good listen? Umduh. It’s like if garage rock went gospel but not really. You know? Well, you’ll just have to listen then. It seems a little crowded,… Continue reading [MP3] The Almighty Defenders: “Cone of Light”

[MP3] Port O’Brien: “My Will Is Good”

California’s Port O’Brien has been working hard. A 2008 album followed by a world tour? Yikes. Take a break, guys. No? You’re going to release another album? In October? And then you’re touring Europe? Weren’t you just there?? I really enjoy the new song, “My Will Is Good,” but I’m very concerned about your health… Continue reading [MP3] Port O’Brien: “My Will Is Good”

[MP3] Bon Iver’s side project, Volcano Choir, release “Island, IS”

Bon Iver is known to be all artistic and awesome and junk, and so an artistic side project would of course be the way to go, right? Right. That’s exactly right. Volcano Choir is made of Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Chicago’s own Collections of Colonies of Bees. The material was recorded before Bon Iver’s… Continue reading [MP3] Bon Iver’s side project, Volcano Choir, release “Island, IS”

[MP3/Video] Candy Claws: “Catamaran”

Colorado duo Candy Claws just released their debut album, In The Dream of the Sea Life, and the lead single, “Catamaran” is super impressive. What’s maybe even more impressive baffling is the incredible island-infused dream pop sound that comes out of these kids from the mountains. I never knew what kind of music the ocean… Continue reading [MP3/Video] Candy Claws: “Catamaran”

The Octopus Project keep it artsy in “Wet Gold” video

It’s all singing rafts and light-up hermit crab shells for Texas’ The Octopus Project. But come on, did you really doubt they would make a cute indie video for their cute indie song? Let’s be real. This is an Austin band. The city’s slogan is “Keep Austin Weird” but it should be changed to “Keep… Continue reading The Octopus Project keep it artsy in “Wet Gold” video

Modest Mouse is still awesome on EP of rejects

Now is as good a time as any to mention this isn’t “new” Modest Mouse music. Of course it’s non-album material, but it’s not like the band just recently sat down and wrote the thing. In fact, No One’s First and You’re Next is comprised of songs written during the Good News For People Who… Continue reading Modest Mouse is still awesome on EP of rejects

I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that

In The Beatings’ press kit it says “Recommended if you like: Thermals, Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill.” While the band isn’t quite like any of those others, on first listen it’s clear they have a very familiar sound that you absolutely know. Is it overdone? Is it old hat? Is it stale? Yes, yes… Continue reading I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that

Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com

So there’s a new website that’s gaining some momentum called GimmeSound.com, and I’ve poked around and concluded that it’s pretty much awesome. The main idea is, according to the site: It’s real simple. Artists upload their music. Fans download it for free. We pay artists for every download out of ad revenue, with a percentage… Continue reading Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com