Conveyor, out of Brooklyn, has seen an uptick in their online presence lately as they prepare to release their promising debut EP, titled Sun Ray. Bursting with sunny experimental pop, Sun Ray is perfect for the closing days of Summer. It’s going to be hard to get these tunes out of my head. I guess,… Continue reading Conveyor
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Tiger Waves
Tiger Waves, technically based out of Austin, is a duo (James and Reid) that began their music by sharing sounds across the internet. James was in Austin and Reid was in Chicago. As we’ve seen before, more bands are attempting this technique of cross-country, or even international, music making, and why not? Yes, there’s something… Continue reading Tiger Waves
[MP3] Oulipo: “Offer Me”
This Is What I Said (And I Dove Into The Water), the experimental debut EP from five-man Oulipo, out of Raleigh, North Carolina, will be released August 16 on cassette by DiggUp Tapes. Heavily lo fi and highly harmonic, This Is What I Said… is a promising start to Oulipo’s career. Oulipo – “Offer Me” [MP3] Oulipo… Continue reading [MP3] Oulipo: “Offer Me”
[MP3] Mansions on the Moon: “For Awhile”
Knox Road friend Ted Wendler is back with this smooth new track from his band Mansions on the Moon. These guys haven’t failed me yet. Mansions on the Moon – “For Awhile” [MP3] More Mansions on the Moon/Ted Wendler on Knox Road | Website
Nestled Like Spoons
Nestled Like Spoons is Phil Marsalona, a 22 year old from Philadelphia. It’s evident from his experimental electronic music that he’s been deeply influenced by the biggest stars of his time, including Radiohead and the like. Everything is self-recorded and released, and he flies solo for all performances. Three cheers for one man teams! Check… Continue reading Nestled Like Spoons
Sundress
As a rule, never take your eye off Texas. There’s always something happening there and typically it’s worth your attention. If I remember correctly Sundress were covered in buzz after their SXSW performance earlier this year. After listening to “Derelict,” it seems the hype is well deserved. Hailing from Denton, TX, Sundress weave a ’90s… Continue reading Sundress
Boxes: “Throw Your Stones”
Do you remember several months ago when Ben Gibbard was making noise about the new Death Cab for Cutie album being heavy on keyboards and possibly giving a nod to Brian Eno’s Another Green World? When I heard Codes and Keys I had to wonder what happened to that album. Good news! I seem to… Continue reading Boxes: “Throw Your Stones”
[MP3] Sebastian Waldejer: “We Never Get Away Anymore”
Norwegian music reminiscent of Kings of Convenience (my comparison)? Sign me up! Sebastian Waldejer, from Stavanger (the west coast of Norway), is a young singer/songwriter who’s been making the rounds of late in his hometown. Offering delightful pop with his latest 7” single, “We Never Get Away Anymore,” Waldejer shows a maturity of not getting… Continue reading [MP3] Sebastian Waldejer: “We Never Get Away Anymore”
Oax stuns with This Distance
When a band like Oax comes into your life, you need to mark the date on your calendar. This Distance, the debut effort from Houston’s Giorgio Angelini, is hands down the best record I’ve heard from a new band this year. Angelini himself is no newcomer to the indie-rock scene; he’s toured with The Rosebuds… Continue reading Oax stuns with This Distance
[MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Dance By Accident”
Yes. Yes yes yes. New Halloween, Alaska?? What a treat. Their new album, All Night The Calls Came In, comes out September 20 (available for download August 30) via Amble Down Records. Halloween, Alaska – “Dance By Accident” [MP3] I should note, though, that I’m not just posting because of this song. I’m heading out of… Continue reading [MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Dance By Accident”