Knox Road interview with The Scarlet Ending!

I recently had the privilege of speaking with twin sisters Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy, lead singers (as well as piano and violin players, respectively) of The Scarlet Ending, out of Syracuse, NY, who are set to take the indie world by storm with their newest album soon to be released. They’ve already been featured on… Continue reading Knox Road interview with The Scarlet Ending!

Music you should hear: The O’Darling (clementine?)

We’ve really been getting lucky in the inbox lately (no, that was not a sexual reference), this time from The O’Darling, a female-fronted, six-piece Canadian (specifically, Toronto) troupe. The O’Darling is comprised of Jennah Barry (vocals, piano, accordion and glock), Ida Mainstone (vocals, piano, glock), Chantel Emond (vocals – if you can’t tell there’s a… Continue reading Music you should hear: The O’Darling (clementine?)

Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21

Press Release from Big Hassle Media: CHAIRLIFT TO RELEASE COLUMBIA RECORDS DEBUT DOES YOU INSPIRE YOU ON APRIL 21st 2008 proved to be a whirlwind of a year for Brooklyn’s dream-pop trio Chairlift, culminating with the band’s recent signing to Columbia Records. Chairlift plans to release their Columbia Records debut, Does You Inspire You, through their new… Continue reading Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21

Newsflash: St. Vincent to release new album, ‘Actor’, May 5

“On May 5, 4AD will release ‘Actor’ the anticipated new album by St. Vincent (nee Annie Clark), and the follow-up to her first album, ‘Marry Me,’ one of the most acclaimed debuts of 2007. ‘Actor’ was co-produced by Clark and John Congleton (Modest Mouse, Polyphonic Spree, etc…), and features eleven new songs, all written and… Continue reading Newsflash: St. Vincent to release new album, ‘Actor’, May 5

MP3s and News: Angus & Julia Stone

It’s a Wednesday night: middle of the week, a calm time hopefully before Thursday night and the weekend. For some (me), it’s been a short week with Presidents Day and all , for others (Jamie, Bob), not so much. I know guys, New York City’s just not busy enough. I’m sorry. With that sentiment in… Continue reading MP3s and News: Angus & Julia Stone

Notable CD Release: Doves – Kingdom Of Rust

At this point you may forget who the Doves are, considering their last release, Some Cities, was all the way back in oh, February 2005. That’s 4 years ago, ladies and gentlemen. I don’t really know why it’s taken so long to produce a new album, but the Doves are back! Kingdom Of Rust is set… Continue reading Notable CD Release: Doves – Kingdom Of Rust

New Album: Soft Black – The Earth is Black

The Earth is Black is the new record to be released this month from Brooklyn based Soft Black, headed by Vincent Cacchione. The album was apparently inspired by a series of nightmares Cacchione had. I don’t know about you, but I would not want to write music concerning nightmares I have (we don’t need to… Continue reading New Album: Soft Black – The Earth is Black

Winston Audio – The Red Rhythm (debut LP)

Winston Audio, a band out of Atlanta, Georgia, is releasing their first LP, The Red Rhythm, February 10. They’re comprised of Daniel DeWitt, Dan Gleason, Zach Brown, and Michael Adkins. We recently received an email from them  – not knowing much about the band, except that they’re friends with Manchester Orchestra (also from Atlanta), a… Continue reading Winston Audio – The Red Rhythm (debut LP)

Exit Clov Updates and New Song!

Exit Clov will be releasing a new/old album (new album, songs recorded back in 2007) anytime between now and spring (whenever that is) and has a new, free mp3 up for download on their website (the mp3 is featured here as well)! They’re also planning an April tour of the East Coast and the Midwest.… Continue reading Exit Clov Updates and New Song!

Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand

Not my typical style of music, Matt & Kim, the Brooklyn duo, somehow find a way to keep me listening. And that’s why I’m excited for the new album release, Grand, January 20, and for the upcoming record release show, January 22, at Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn. They have pounding beats over danceable (if… Continue reading Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand