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Saturn Valley: ‘On The Rings’
Without a doubt, the streets of Athens consistently churn out exceptional musical talent. One particular band to take note of is the up and coming Saturn Valley. Consisting of five players Chris Freiberg on Keys, Christian McDaniel on percussion, Nick Jones on guitar, Zach Webster on drums, and Scott Andrews on bass (previous bassist/bassist on…
My Morning Jacket Share Three New Tracks From Upcoming ‘The Waterfall’
Today, My Morning Jacket announced their upcoming LP The Waterfall (being released May 4 on ATO Records) and shared the studio version of their first single, “Big Decisions.” This will be their seventh studio album, with another due in 2016 arising from the same sessions that yielded The Waterfall. For this first set, its themes…
WATCH: Modest Mouse: “Of Course We Know”
Modest Mouse is a band with big ideas, and now that they’ve released “Of Course You Know,” that’s never been more apparent. Given everything we know about their forthcoming (3/17) release Strangers To Ourselves, we’re in for some heavy you-know-what. “Of Course We Know” is the FIFTH new song we’ve heard, and you can bet the order…
House of Cards Season 3 Playlist
The eagerly anticipated (and briefly leaked) third season of House of Cards is premiering this Friday on Netflix. To get you primed and righteously indignant for Shyamalen-scale twists and shameless subterfuge, here’s a playlist containing some of the best political opinions ever put to tape. Yes, there’s plenty of punk and Vietnam-era ranting. Bruce Springsteen’s…
Tom Hanks’ son Chet Hanx releases worst rap video of all time
In efforts to step out of his father’s shadows, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet Hanx, formerly known as Chet Haze, has begun to forge a career with club music in mind. Hanx released a video for his single “The Thirst,” just in case you didn’t pick up on his uber-whiteness from the track alone. The video, filmed by…
The Tallest Man On Earth shares first single “Sagres” off new album + announces tour dates
In recent months, the landscape of mainstream music has begun shifting towards a more organic sound that trades acoustic guitars and rougher vocals for synths and vocals that have been compressed to hell. Although The Tallest Man On Earth, real name Kristian Matsson, is neither mainstream nor pop, this Swedish artist has been releasing consistently…
WATCH: Megafauna: “This Town”
Megafauna describe themselves as 90s post-rock, and the new video for “This Town” proves this comparison to be more than appropriate. The aggro Pixies-on-speed track makes good use of guitar shredding and a jarring 6/8 time signature to get the job done, and the distinct old time-alt feel pairs real well with the surreal imagery…
Scarlett Johansson forms girl group, releases first single
Stepping off the big screen and into your speakers, Scarlet Johansson teams up with Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, Julie Haitigan, and well beloved Este Haim to form the new pop super girl group The Singles. Today, these lovely ladies released their new electric pop song “Candy.” With their Madonna-esque vibes, The Singles bring the bounce…
Twin Limb: “Long Shadow”
Twin Limb sets the bar high with their new single, “Long Shadow.” The primarily female group consists of Lacy Guthrie, Maryliz Bender, Kevin Ratterman, and Sara Pitt hailing from Louisville, KY (according to their Facebook page). Opening with a simple drumbeat and an accordion, we know instantly that Twin Limb has their own sound, which…
CHVRCHES cover Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River”
CHVRCHES’ 2013 debut The Bones of What You Believe was jam-packed with pop hooks, so it was only a matter of time until they covered a JT song. While the original is a groovy R&B number that foreshadowed Timberlake’s later back-to-basics work like The 20/20 Experience, it still had one leg in the sampled production…