From Durham, North Carolina, Bombadil (Bryan, Daniel and James) create soundscapes mirroring their location, combining crisp production with organic sounds to make for some truly unique music. On their latest effort, Tarpits and Canyonlands, which drops July 7, Bombadil diversifies their sound so that each track contains different elements of arrangements, instruments (strings, horns, keys,… Continue reading Bombadil’s newest, Tarpits and Canyonlands, out July 7!
Tag: New Albums
Notable Album Release: Deastro – Moondagger
Well friends, we’ve got a talented up-and-comer on our hands. Next week, June 2, Deastro (Randy Chabot, from Detroit) will be releasing his new album, Moondagger. And yeah, I really hadn’t heard much about this Chabot figure until I found him on the IODA SXSW sampler. And his song, “Parellelogram,” absolutely floored me. Also, I… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Deastro – Moondagger
Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix …enough said
Yes, yes, yes. YES. Where the hell did this come from? Since as far back as I can remember (United in 2000 included), I’ve been putting Phoenix tracks on my friends’ mixtapes, thinking of them as one of those great indie unknowns (in the States at least), save for one of their tracks, “Too Young”,… Continue reading Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix …enough said
Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
And so it goes; the crop of rural Canadian music continues (for me at least). Like Prince and Madonna, Fraser rocks the one-name moniker. Household name much? Fraser: the next Cher. Okay sorry, sorry, I’ve had enough fun, at this point I’m just doing Fraser’s music a disservice. Indulge me though, I’m working with this… Continue reading Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
Mat Kearney to play Radio City Music Hall (and more)
In support of his newest album, City of Black & White, which just dropped yesterday (May 19), Mat Kearney, he of melodic pop/rock, will be performing May 27 at Radio City Music Hall (unfortunately already sold out! But I’m sure if you look hard enough you could work something out…). Wow that was a long… Continue reading Mat Kearney to play Radio City Music Hall (and more)
Arrica Rose drops new EP, Pretend I’m Fur
Following up her highly successful previous album (with the dot dot dots), La La Lost, Arrica Rose is back on the indie folk scene with Pretend I’m Fur, a seven-song EP, released May 11, on pOprOck records. After the stunning, lo-fi La La Lost, Rose seems to take her songwriting up a notch in attitude,… Continue reading Arrica Rose drops new EP, Pretend I’m Fur
[MP3] Notable Album Release: Regina Spektor – Far
Just in case you hadn’t been privy to this information, even though it seems like everyone in the blogging world has been eating it up, Regina Spektor will be releasing her newest album, Far, June 23, along with a special edition release as well. The piano-pop driven sounds will leave “hipster” folks salivating and television… Continue reading [MP3] Notable Album Release: Regina Spektor – Far
Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose
Insides, out on Domino, has been a much anticipated release by us here at KR, and it’s our pleasure to share a couple songs with you of more electronic genius (albeit very different) after that previous post on Tortoise. Pick up your copy now, and read what we wrote about Jon Hopkins when he dropped… Continue reading Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose
Notable Album Release: Tortoise – Beacons Of Ancestorship
One-upping Doves’ first new material in four years, Tortoise is back with their first new music in FIVE years. Their upcoming CD, titled Beacons Of Ancestorship, will drop June 23, on Thrill Jockey, and will have many electronic maestros salivating. Tortoise have made a name for themselves in the electro-rock genre over the years with… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Tortoise – Beacons Of Ancestorship
Still Flyin’
Still Flyin’ actually just took off for me – another band I hadn’t previously known that has me excited. Their debut album, Never Gonna Touch The Ground, dropped April 7 on Ernest Jenning Record Co. Still Flyin’ mixes catchy 70’s-ish pop rock with newish boy girl filled out harmonies and fun, expansive songs. I should… Continue reading Still Flyin’