It’ll be Friday night soon. What will you be doing at midnight?Ā I hope you the feel the same way as Tor Miller. (PS:Ā Miller is only 20 years old.) Bonus: Preorder the Headlights EP
Tag: New York
Palehound: “Pet Carrot”
The ’90s were the last, and in fact, the most definitive epoch in the music discovery evolution that grew from early DJs introducing new singles on the radio, to the music streaming ‘arms race’ that has managed to reduce the experience of finding a new band to a Google search, a click of the mouse,… Continue reading Palehound: “Pet Carrot”
Fenster
It’s no secret that we love Morr Music around these parts. So when we hear about a new Morr artist, we’re quick to jump on them. Fenster, a New York/Berlin based trio, are set to release their new album, Bones, March 13, just in time for their US live debut and SXSW. Fenster makes experimental,… Continue reading Fenster
[MP3] Cultfever: “Knewyouwell”
Not sure how I missed this a couple months ago, but Cultfever, a New York duo, released a stunning s/t debut album in November. J. Peter Durniak and Tamara Jafar, the driving Cultfever forces, created an extraordinarily lush album opener with “Knewyouwell,” showcasing Jafar’s charmingly innocent vocals and an array of experimental electronics. Cultfever –… Continue reading [MP3] Cultfever: “Knewyouwell”
[MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
One of the newest indie electronic duos to hit the scene, Kodacrome, has released their single “Modern Man” for free download. The two collaborators, Elissa Pociask and Ryan Casey, have teamed up from opposite coasts of the continent, but will soon be working together in person for a slate of upcoming Kodacrome material. “Modern Man”… Continue reading [MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
Duchess Leo
Another Saturday post, another “Saturday” song. Nothing big, nothing chaotic, everything peaceful. Not to say there’s no complexity here, because there is, but it’s soothing complexity (…work with me here). Regardless, let “Bloom” usher in the rest of your weekend. Duchess Leo – “Bloom” [MP3] Specifics: Artist: Duchess Leo (New York) Album: Golden Gray Release… Continue reading Duchess Leo
Snow Kite
I’m going with Snow Kite‘s label’s (Denmark’s Kanel Records) theme of telling us little to nothing (erring on the side of nothing)Ā about the band. They also wished us a “roady” kind of weekend, the “knoxy” way. Aw, thanks, guys! Snow Kite, from New York, demands you listen to the EP in full. So you’ll get… Continue reading Snow Kite
[MP3] High Highs: āOpen Seasonā
While I’m not entirely sold on their first single (uh oh, did I actually start off a post with some slight negative words? blogging no-no!), any band opening for The Radio Dept. deserves my attention (Knitting Factory, November 30). High Highs are a relatively new group from New York and clearly have a promising future… Continue reading [MP3] High Highs: āOpen Seasonā
Oak Island
A mere 339 plays on Last.fm…and the music is actually really good! Oak Island, aka Jeff Zito, is the kind of artist I’m more than willing to post about. A musician, writer (check out his blog, “Eating A Hobo”,Ā here), and apparent cat-lover (check out his Bandcamp pics…) based out of Queens, New York, Zito is… Continue reading Oak Island
Shayna Zaid & The Catch
Going back to familiar territory for me here in the female singer/songwriter category. It’s rather surprising that New York’s Shayna Zaid & The Catch haven’t received more publicity; yeah, they’ve been featured on commercials occasionally and whatnot, but has anyone actually heard their name? Shayna Zaid is the lead singer (starting with the obvious, of… Continue reading Shayna Zaid & The Catch