Tag: Music

Woodsist to release compilation: Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe

Woodsist, the label that several great artists call home (including Woods, Real Estate, The Fresh & Onlys, etc.), just announced what is surely an epic compilation. Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe will feature 13 tracks, 12 of which are exclusive to the record. Our first taste of the new Woodsist tracks is “I’m Not Gone,” a… Continue reading Woodsist to release compilation: Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe

Sleigh Bells announce North American tour

Well-hyped noise-pop/dance duo Sleigh Bells have received a lot of praise for their debut album, Treats, and now they’re taking their act on the road as a headliners. If their live show is anything like their album (full of awesome, danceable, raw energy), then the live shows will be incredible. Because I guess they recognize… Continue reading Sleigh Bells announce North American tour

Dum Dum Girls release silly funtimes video for “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout”

Lo-fi girl group Dum Dum Girls recently released a pretty good debut record, and now have their second video from it for the single “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout.” I called the song a “cute pop track” in my review of I Will Be, and I not only stand by that initial assessment, but also… Continue reading Dum Dum Girls release silly funtimes video for “Bhang Bhang, I’m A Burnout”

[MP3] Wavves: “Post Acid”

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from lo-fi burnout Nathan Williams aka Wavves (although he now sports a three-piece touring band). The California boys are prepping the release of King of the Beach, their second album (third, if you count their small-release debut Wavves). Our first listen to the new record is “Post… Continue reading [MP3] Wavves: “Post Acid”

[MP3] Candy Claws: “Silent Time of Earth”

Another great mellowed-out track by Candy Claws, the beach-loving Coloradans who keep giving and giving. The new album, Hidden Lands, sounds promising so far, although its August 3 release date (previously July 20) comes unfortunately at the tail-end of summer. What am I supposed to listen to for the other two months of summer while… Continue reading [MP3] Candy Claws: “Silent Time of Earth”

Young Rival makes solid indie rock ‘n’ roll on eponymous debut

Ontario-based three-piece Young Rival know how to make some good-old fashioned indie rock ‘n’ roll. Since their 2008 EP, Young Rival, the band has opened for Born Ruffians, signed to Canadian label Sonic Unyon and toured the hell out of Canada. “Your Island,” a single from the EP, earned them some blog love and gave… Continue reading Young Rival makes solid indie rock ‘n’ roll on eponymous debut

1960s Mexican group Los Beatniks does the “Tampico Twist”

In 1962, Mexican rock ‘n’ roll group Los Beatniks did a song called “Tampico Twist.” The song was recorded the same year by Bill Haley and His Comets, but my internet research this morning yielded no more information about either the band (not to be confused with Argentinean band of the same name) or the… Continue reading 1960s Mexican group Los Beatniks does the “Tampico Twist”

Stream new El Guincho EP of traditional South American covers

El Guincho is best known for his 2007 debut album Alegranza! and the awesome single it spawned, “Antillas.” He is now looking to release a follow-up album, Pop Negro, this fall, but for your summer playlists, he will release the first of the Pirates de Sudamerica EPs, a series of recordings of traditional South American covers.… Continue reading Stream new El Guincho EP of traditional South American covers

[MP3] Julian Lynch: “Droplet on a Hot Stone”

New Jersey music extraordinaire Julian Lynch will be releasing his much-hyped album Mare later this summer, so Underwater Peoples is releasing some of his older material in anticipation. In 2009, Lynch made 75 CD-R copies of his album Born2Run, but hasn’t given it a wider release. Now UP is giving away a copy of the… Continue reading [MP3] Julian Lynch: “Droplet on a Hot Stone”