I was tickled pink to discover that the new Arcade Fire single, “Month of May” and the flip side “The Suburbs” has made it’s way into the digital world of the web. Most sites have […]
If you’re like Phil and me, chances are good that you’ve spent much of 2010 listening to the new albums by Four Tet and Caribou. Imagine our delight when we found out they will be […]
The Twilight Sad are putting the finishing touches on a new EP titled The Wrong Car, the first new recorded material since their much loved 2009 album, Forget the Night Ahead. The Wrong Car, which […]
Jarvis Cocker has released an album made up of recordings of sounds such as birdsong and footsteps for the UK’s National Trust. The record is entitled ‘National Trust: The Album‘ and is available as a […]
For one week you can stream the entire debut album, Treats, from Sleigh Bells over at NPR. They sound a bit like The Go! Team with a grungier heavier feel.
School of Seven Bells have been mighty busy touring the world, and it’s inspired the band to write and record a new CD, Disconnect From Desire (due out on July 13). The band has posted […]
Delorean is a Barcelona-based collective that’s been together since 200. Their latest album of dance pop, “Subiza”, is named after the island where it was recorded. Stay close is brezy, happy and makes me forget […]
From now until April 27th, 2010 you can stream The National’s upcoming full-length, High Violet, courtesy of the New York Times website. This highly anticipated follow-up to The Boxer officially releases via 4AD on May […]
Jóhann Jóhannson’s newest work is actually well over a year old. It finally sees a digital release this week. And In The Endless Pause Came The Sound Of Bees is the soundtrack to the stunning […]
L.A. iconoclast Ariel Pink has influenced many a lo-fi bedroom popster. Late last year, Ariel Pink and his band Haunted Graffiti signed to 4AD. Now they’ve birthed the world to “Round and Round”, a smooth […]
Here’s the April 3rd installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. Happy Easter! We also […]
Saint Etienne is on a reissue roll. 2009 saw the release of deluxe new editions of Foxbase Alpha, Continental, So Tough, and Sound of Water. And on May 3, Heavenly/Universal Music Catalogue will reissue two […]
Record Store Day 2010 will be chock full o’ limited edition goodies. My top pick has got to be the Joy Division box set from Rhino. Originally reissued a few years ago, this reissue is […]
According to NME, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy has revealed his new album’s working title is ‘Internet Sensation!’, because he hasn’t had time to think of a proper name. “This record’s horrifying work title is ‘Internet […]
I really like Ambling Alp, Yeasayer‘s first single off their new album, Odd Blood. It’s one of those songs I have on my young-kid-friendly playlist for it’s positive message and upbeat tempo. So I was […]
April is shaping up to be a great month. Case in point – Caribou (formerly Manitoba) drop their new album Swim on April 20th. Caribou’s public face, Dan Snaith, has said that the new record […]
Stream it right here, folks! As we reported last week, the new Radio Dept. album ‘Clinging To A Scheme’ will officially be released in March 2010 directly from Labrador Records’ online store. One confirmed song […]
Lali Puna is back after 6 years! Valerie Trebeljahr and her boys from The Notwist and Tied & Tickled Trio spent the end of last year getting the group back together. If you haven’t heard […]
Here’s the January 23rd installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. The little birdie that […]
Our favorite Swedish dreampop band, The Radio Dept., finally send good news our way! After four long years, we have artwork, a tracklisting and a new confirmed release date for their third album, Clinging to […]
Serena-Maneesh have joined the roster of perhaps the most influential independent label ever. The now 30+ year old 4AD has seen its share of ups and downs, and 2010 looks like a definite upswing. Besides […]
The Sandwitches, hailing from our very own San Francisco, released their eclectic and fun debut album, “How To Make Ambient Sadcake” late last year. They rapidly got the attention blogs all around. Their shining mix […]
3D films are becoming more and more common. I’m happy to report that that includes concert films. The folks at AEG Live have been extremely busy this past year. They’ve been frequenting summer music festivals […]
On December 15 Astralwerks will release Christmas, the new EP from the Pet Shop Boys. Said Christmas present will include a new version of YES’s “It Doesn’t Often Snow at Christmas” as well as two […]
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