Some sensual and tight sounds on the new Metronomy single, “The Look.” It’s from the band’s forthcoming album, The English Riviera, which is due for an April 11th release via Because Music. The track feels so danceable, but all the sounds are so thin and fragile. It’s
An awesome and intimate performance by Colin Stetson. Of course, it’s brought to us by the good people at La Blogotheque. Click here to watch the performance’s second half. –
Tim Hecker’s latest album is a barren wasteland of forgotten sounds. It’s music you can truly wander through. Some tracks do feel a little short of breath, sadly, but there are many more standouts here than there are duds. It’s another strong piece of material in the
Weedeater’s new LP is a heavy piece of work. This album’s got a lot of rumble to it, but I’d say the sound here grinds your ear drums more than it shake’s ’em. The filthy distortion and Dave Collins’ trademark vocals make a great combo on
On their latest EP, Beach Fossils are shooting for stronger songs and better production. They even bring on the help of Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum to bring one of the tracks to life. In my opinion, it’s improved the band’s sound greatly. Is this EP for you?
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On their fifth studio album DeVotchKa goes further down the road of simplification with their sound. The songs to come off as being more immediate and catchier, but I miss the whimsical instrumentation and international flavors that used to shine a little brighter in the music. We’re touching down
For Weedeater, being dirty and rough isn’t some facade they put on when they pick up their instruments. It’s been a sound frontman Dave Collins has chased since his days in Buzzov*en. The two-minute “Mancoon” comes off the band’s latest album, Jason…The Dragon, which is
New video for the Meyhem Lauren track “Typhoon Rap.” The guy is a New York MC whose style takes me back to the 90s; and though this vid seems to have a severe lack of budget–and shirts, too–Lauren and his cohort Action Bronson don’t need a lot
I can always count on the good people at Nialler 9 for a great tune when I need one. On my most recent visit, I saw a streamable EP from Moullinex: A dancepop project hailing from Germany. The Chocolat EP is the release to look for. It’s out now
