Tag: Pop

[MP3] Little Comets: “Joannacapella”

Little Comets, from Newcastle, are set to release their new single “Joanna”, off their forthcoming debut album, In Search of Elusive Little Comets, January 17, 2011. The album itself will be released January 31. In the meantime, they’ve provided a flavorful, tribal-sounding a cappella version (with simple piano and light percussion mixed in) of the original. Little… Continue reading [MP3] Little Comets: “Joannacapella”

[MP3] Sweaters: “Can’t Stop Winnin’”

You have to expect good things from a band named Sweaters. Right? I mean, when are sweaters not of the feel-good variety? When I think sweater, I think warmth, nostalgia (the colder Holiday seasons do that, but by association, ya know?) and comfort. Sweaters – the band – provides all that good stuff, along with… Continue reading [MP3] Sweaters: “Can’t Stop Winnin’”

Summer Fiction

So, funny story. Well, sort of. I was stalking Twitter, as usual (what the hell else do you do on Twitter?), when I see our good buddy Dave Rawkblog absolutely GUSHING about this random band, Summer Fiction. With the respect I have for Dave’s music taste (and more-than-occasional distaste – if you read his site… Continue reading Summer Fiction

[MP3] High Highs: “Open Season”

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: “Open Season”

[MP3] Hands: “Brave Motion”

“Brave Motion”, coming to you live, hot off the press! It’s only fitting that the day after our second birthday comes a new MP3 from an artist that has been a staple of our existence. Like Balmorhea, I’ve exhausted many a word on our LA buds Hands, and they’re not really the type of band that needs to be analyzed… Continue reading [MP3] Hands: “Brave Motion”

[MP3s] Brass Bed: “God Saves The Thieves” + “How To Live In A Bad Dream”

Brass Bed, a quartet from Lafayette, Louisiana, spark large with their brand of sonic pop. They released their newest album, Melt White, on Park the Van Records and are providing the lead track from it for free along with a bonus, non album cut. These fellas deliver some psychedelic retro music; the kind of stuff that’s sure… Continue reading [MP3s] Brass Bed: “God Saves The Thieves” + “How To Live In A Bad Dream”

Zach Hurd

Zach Hurd is a Brooklyn based singer/songwriter who makes acoustic pop that straddles the line between mainstream and atypical. He has sugary vocals and simple guitar tones to work the mass appeal but adds unusual harmonies and a variety of backing noises. Hurd released a full-length album, Changing Landscapes, earlier this year. Unfortunately, only half… Continue reading Zach Hurd

[MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “Christmas Bird”

Am I jumping the gun? Probably. I also fear I’m stepping on Jamie’s toes a bit, as he’s had his Christmas features in the past, and I’m, well, Jewish (NO HE DI’N’T!). But who can ignore when The Farewell Circuit sends over a track they recorded a couple years ago in anticipation of a potential… Continue reading [MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “Christmas Bird”

Jonah

Nope, I’m not getting all biblical on you. Yes, this band has been around for ten years and I’m just now hearing about them. Nope, those two things have nothing to do with each other. Yes, there is definitely something wrong with me. Especially having not heard of Jonah before (…among other things, of course).… Continue reading Jonah

[MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”

Well guys, I’m back from New Orleans for work and my, do I have some great new music to share with you. Thanks so much for your patience! It was a busy week, but I’ll be coming at you with several posts over the next few days. On that note, there is little better than… Continue reading [MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”