Tag: new album
Kurt Vile: b’lieve i’m goin down
Kurt Vile’s new album, b’lieve i’m goin down, opens with “Pretty Pimpin.” The riff immediately implants itself in the listener’s mind and forces him/her to learn the lyrics. Vile, formerly of The War on Drugs, exhibits a lingering twang, ironic considering he hails from Philadelphia. His country-tinged rock combines synth-laced beats to create catchy, western…
Alex G: ‘Beach Music’
Alex Giannascoli, more commonly known as Alex G, is a lo-fi bedroom pop artist from Pennsylvania. Although he has tons of albums currently on Bandcamp, Beach Music will be the first released under the record label Domino Recording Company. Beach Music features the same good old Alex G with smooth and fuzzy vocals, but this…
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die: ‘Harmlessness’
Noted as one of the frontrunners for the emo revival of the 2010s, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die is a nine piece indie punk band from Connecticut. Their music can be described by their use of confessional lyrics and a large range of instruments that make…
Beirut: No No No
Beirut began their journey in 2006 with Gulag Orkestar. Influenced by front man, Zach Condon’s, visit to Europe, the first album combines Balkan folk and Gypsy music, which continues throughout their most recent albums. Since then, Beirut has evolved into a folk pop sound, but still incorporates the common European instruments and melodies using…
Tessela shares new track from upcoming EP
Tessela shares a new track, “Horizon”, from his upcoming EP, Nancy’s Pantry, out October 8, 2013 via R&S. “Horizon”
Xiu Xiu announces Nina Simone covers album, releases first single
Xiu Xiu is set to release NINA, a tribute cover album to Nina Simone, December 3, 2013 on Graveface Records. The album’s first single, “Don’t Smoke in Bed” can be streamed now via Pitchfork:
of Montreal: Lousy with Sylvianbriar
If you have ever listened to of Montreal, you are aware of the psychedelic journey their tunes can take you on. A fitting album cover photo, perhaps, for Lousy with Sylvianbriar, since you may find yourself ready to hop on that bike and ride off into lands of trippy new colors and skies. With the…
Schooner set to release ‘Neighborhood Veins”
Schooner is set to release Neighborhood Veins, their new album, on September 24, 2013. “It Won’t Matter”, a track from the album, can be streamed via SoundCloud: “It Won’t Matter” Schooner Tour Dates: 07 Sep – Deep South – Raleigh, NC (Hopscotch Music Festival) 24 Sep – The Pinhook – Durham, NC (Record Release…
REVIEW: of Montreal premiere first single off new album
of Montreal is the kind of band that wanders in and out of its time. At the height of fame for Kevin Barnes and crew, around the Hissing Fauna era, their sound was modern and fresh. By Paralytic Stalks, the band propelled into the future, prompting the loss of a few unprepared fans. With the…
Ty Segall previews new album
Ty Segall’s new album titled “Sleeper” is coming out August 20, 2013 on Drag City.