indie rock
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The lead single from Stage Four, a new album by post-hardcore group Touché Amoré, out September 16 via Epitaph. The band seems to be heading into a more accessible, pop punk-infused direction here, but still delivers impassioned performances.
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The Strokes are back, following up their least impressive album with their least impressive EP.
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The second single off case/lang/veirs, a collaborative album by singer-songwriters Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs, out June 17 via Anti-.
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A debut full-length is on the way from Chris Farren (of Fake Problems) and Jeff Rosenstock (formerly of Bomb The Music Industry! and Arrogant Sons of Bitches). The duo perform and record under the moniker Antarctigo Vespucci, a name that would make your 8th grade history teacher’s skin crawl.
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The new Death Cab For Cutie album is the Washington band’s most middle-of-the-road release yet.
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Melbourne singer-songwriter Cortney Barnett’s debut LP works on simple garage rock grooves and a relatable charm.
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Indie rock vets Modest Mouse release their first album in 8 years.
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Athens indie vets of Montreal return with their usual blend of verbose, difficult lyricism, and colorful psychedelic pop rock.
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Boston rock outfit pile follows up their most popular record yet with a series of songs that sound somewhat unfocused and incoherently aggressive. Still the same band at their core, but they’re currently working with a slightly unflattering sound.
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Former Bomb the Music Industry! frontman Jeff Rosenstock releases an explosive and smart solo effort, pulling from pop punk and existential crises for inspiration.
