Stream: Passion Pit- “Constant Conversations” Passion Pit have been steadily dropping new tracks over the past few months in anticipation of their sophomore LP Gossamer. The latest is “Constant Conversations,” a relaxing mid-tempo piece that seems to take a rather heavy influence from R&B. Michael Angelakos doesn’t
just married by glocca morra In a Pennsylvania punk scene thoroughly sated with twinkly emo revival bands, Philadelphia punks Glocca Morra offer a refreshingly straightforward alternative. Sure, their guitar riffs still feature occasional neck tapping, and their lyrics still speak of former girlfriends, wasted years and self-loathing, but there is
Texas multi-instrumentalist and frontman Andrew Savage has a history of getting involved with musical projects that showcase both energy and snark. The now defunct Teenage Cool Kids had their share of satirical jabs, and the still active Fergus & Geronimo easily had some of the sharpest lyrics of 2011 when
L.A.’s Weave! gearing up for a new EP release through Neurotic Yell Records, and the track we’re premiering from it above seems to continue the band’s messy, female-fronted post-punk style. Taking away from groups such as the Raincoats, Delta 5, and the Slits, Weave! brings the
Australian psychedelic rockers Tame Impala announced a new record this week called Lonerism, and debuted one of the album tracks along with the announcement. That track, called “Apocalypse Dreams,” befits its title. It’s a lengthy, extremely psychedelic piece that seems almost symphonic in scope, evoking the spacey orchestral work
Australian psychedelic rockers Tame Impala announced a new record this week called Lonerism, and debuted one of the album tracks along with the announcement. That track, called “Apocalypse Dreams,” befits its title. It’s a lengthy, extremely psychedelic piece that seems almost symphonic in scope, evoking the spacey orchestral work
Stream: Fang Island- Major This new album from the Rhode Island-based group Fang Island could not have come at a better time of year. These psychedelic math rockers have a penchant for face melting guitars and anthemic, singalong choruses that evoke the summer months, and their new full length album
Stream: Drug Church- “Mohawk” (feat. Jeremy Bolm) Drug Church is a side project of Patrick Kindlon, frontman for the New York-based post-hardcore group Self Defense Family, formerly known as End of a Year. Kindlon’s output with Self Defense has gotten increasingly more cerebral and arty since the name change,
Sirs by Sirs I imagine a self-titled debut that’s officially released on a label of any size is a pivotal moment for just about any band. And while there’s truly no shortage of self-titled debuts these days, that doesn’t make Sirs’ full-length milestone any less significant. The
R&B singer and Odd Future member Frank Ocean is having a big month. Last week, admitting to having a sexual orientation other than hetero made Frank the subject of numerous articles around the blog-o-sphere, and while I’m skeptical of the placement of this announcement, it is pretty
