‘New Music’ Archives
The Roans Sing Every Failing Bands Mantra – “You Tried, I Tried”
There are approximately 100,000 bands in Seattle, Washington. Inevitably, there will be bands that are frustrated when they don't succeed at making a splash. For the first time, I stumbled upon a song by The Roans that catches the attention of listeners by making fun of themselves as a do-nothing-go-nowhere band. The funny thing is, I could imagine The Roans being entertaining to watch live. In [...]
The Drums Release New Video for “Down By the Water”
It's hard not to like The Drums. They make fun, dance-able, not overly vomity pop music. I don't feel slutty when I listen to it. Think Joy Division meets The Beach Boys that's heavy on The Smiths. The members have been received with almost universal praise with every project their hands touch. The Drums represent an official departure from previous efforts which were decidedly [...]
Premiere: James + Evander Remix “Spark”
We love it when bands that we dig are stoked on each other and collaborate. Grand Lake and James + Evander are one such example. This is great news for those who like classic indie-rock with a twist of ambient-electronic. Anna Ferazz commented in the SSG write up that " is compelling when it comes to presenting a sense of loneliness and confusion that can be fought against without being [...]
“Congratulations, You Suck”!
Check out this new video by J Minus. It's rare that Claymations make me want to cry, but this one did. "Congratulations, You Suck" is about a man who keeps going back to the woman that he loves. Unfortunately, the woman that he loves hates him. For all of you who identify with that story, I'll meet you in a support group. For now, check out this video that is as funny as it is sad. All of the [...]
Dark Dark Dark Announce Tour Dates, + Two New MP3s
Minneapolis-based chamber-folk sextet Dark Dark Dark are taking to the road this fall in support of their new album, Wild Go. Their latest LP will be released on October 5th by Supply & Demand Music, following the Bright Bright Bright EP released earlier this year. The tour kicks off with a hometown show in Minneapolis and ends at the CMJ Music Marathon in NY. Preceding the tour will [...]
Dibiase – “Lumberjack”
Hailing from L.A and the hip-hop sample swarm therein, Dibiase creates an electronic synthesis easy to view as an inevitability. 8-bit video games, funk-groove, and strident soul samples mash together for a sonic condiment that can be described as chunky and bold in taste, a boldness that could make many roll their eyes with the advantage of hindsight. However hindsight has never been a virtue [...]
Tera Melos Tour Dates + MP3
Long-running Sacramento genre-benders Tera Melos have announced headlining tour dates in the US and Japan in support of the trio's forthcoming full-length, Patagonian Rats. The Japanese tour includes dates with Mike Watt and the Missing Men. (Right click, "Save Link As" to download) Tera Melos - "Frozen Zoo" Tera Melos on tour: 09/09 Sacramento, CA @ Sol Collective 09/10 Seattle, WA @ [...]
Free Energy Tour Dates + MP3
(Right click, "Save Link As" to download) Free Energy - "Bang Pop (Fools Gold Remix)" Free Energy Tour Dates 08/19: Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwells 08/21: Boston, MA @ Royale 08/22: Montreal, QB @ Il Motore 08/23: Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks 08/25: Ithaca, NY @ Castaways 08/28: Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival 08/29: Reading, UK @ Reading Festival 09/05: San Diego, CA @ Belly Up Tavern 09/07: Los [...]
Download: Blood Red Shoes – “Light It Up”
Blood Red Shoes is sharing "Light It Up" off Fire Like This which is set to release October 5 via Nice Music Group. (Right click, "Save Link As" to download) Blood Red Shoes - "Light It Up"
