I know, I’m about six days late on this one. SORRY. I’m actually kicking myself for it, so I can handle your virtual slap in the face. With July 4 and a slew of American spirit and independence coming our way, what better time to continue spotlighting Canadian label, Arts & Crafts? (By the way,… Continue reading [Not really news] Amy Millan releases details for sophomore effort, Masters Of The Burial
Tag: New Albums
The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length
Remember when I gushed over those wonderful Canadians, The O’Darling, way back when and mentioned that they were in the process of recording a full-length album for spring/summer time? Well that time is finally coming to an end, as The O’Darling have mastered the tracks and are just about ready to drop the new album.… Continue reading The O’Darling prepare to release first full-length
Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable
It’s that time again. Big review Tuesday. Though not quite as much of an anticipated release as say, Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest or Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Regina Spektor’s new effort, Far, still arrives with great excitement and fervor. And while Far is probably Spektor’s most ambitious album to date, it’s also the most unvaried –… Continue reading Regina Spektor’s Far is confident, polished, predictable
Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
Shadows on a River’s debut album, Shadows on a River, has been compared to Radiohead and Elliott Smith. While I think there is some truth to these comparisons, especially on a couple songs in particular (most notably, “In Business,” which sounds like an actual mix between the two), Shadows on a River have their own… Continue reading Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Singer/songwriter, “Bleu“, has one of those voices that inspires, making the impossible seem all the more likely. Or maybe its the other way around, evoking sadness, as jealousy rides along while you listen to his high whimpered, precious falsetto. And then he brings it back down to actual human levels with a resounding lower tone.… Continue reading Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Illinois’ Adventures are complete
Emo cover art, much? After their critcally acclaimed What The Hell Do I Know, which dropped in ’07, the Illinois boys (from Pennsylvania…duh) are back with The Adventures of Kid Catasrophe, finally released in full yesterday (June 9). They’ve been teasing/pleasing us with a chapter (video and EP release) of Kid Catasrophe since November, but… Continue reading Illinois’ Adventures are complete
Some br(easy) listening for a Saturday: Mary Stewart
Yes, breezy is spelled wrong purposely. It’s supposed to be clever. I realize it’s probably not. 🙁 Regardless, I proclaim today Mary Stewart day. From Nova Scotia, she fits the subdued mood quite well, as I can sit back, close my eyes and relax, watching birds swoon out the window while listening to her charming… Continue reading Some br(easy) listening for a Saturday: Mary Stewart
New Regina Spektor MP3 from upcoming album Far
Another catchy, eccentric, and unconventional Regina Spektor ditty from the soon-to-be-released (June 23), Far. See our previous post with two other new songs (“Laughing With” and “Blue Lips”) from Far here. This track is called “Folding Chair”, and hearkens back to the old weirdo Regina, mixed with the new semi-less weirdo Regina. Which Reg do… Continue reading New Regina Spektor MP3 from upcoming album Far
Arctic Monkeys announce new album
Brit superstars Arctic Monkeys have announced the release date and tracklist for their to-be-named third LP. Coming strong off their first two efforts, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not and Favourite Worst Nightmare, the band is doing a big ol’ international festival tour to promote the new material. Now, we’ve heard a… Continue reading Arctic Monkeys announce new album
Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall
Portland’s Logan Lynn, recently signed to The Dandy Warhols label, “Beat The World Records“, will be releasing his latest electronic pop record, this time with the help of Carlos Cortes and others, set for Fall of ’09. We received an advance copy of the album, titled, From Pillar To Post, and I’ve had it on… Continue reading Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall