It isn’t particularly easy to categorize the music of alt-J, a quartet that has origins in Leeds, England. I could apply a phrase like “indie rock,” but the band’s combination of folk-indebted guitar work, expansive instrumentation, and lead singer Joe Newman’s distinctive vocal delivery, makes such a
Following the release of their breakout track “Husbands,” post-punk quartet Savages have let out that single’s B-side, titled “Flying to Berlin.” The single precedes the band’s debut album, which is set to arrive by way of Pop Noire. The song is noticeably longer than its companion, favoring an
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has finally given us a taste of what he has been working on since leaving the band. “Glowe” is a quick instrumental track with heavy psychedelic elements. The strong percussion layered in samples and guitar, a dynamic that sometimes reminds me of
With its sixth full-length album, Icelandic quartet Sigur Rós changes its sound a bit and heads into much more ambient territory. WATCH THE REVIEW
On this track from the forthcoming Foxygen EP, the bi-costal singer-songwriter duo evokes numerous sounds from rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest icons, but still manages to lay a fun, eccentric spin on it all. WATCH THE REVIEW
While hip hop artist El-P is still progressing his craft as a producer on his latest studio album, some of his hooks and more conceptual tracks just aren’t sitting well with me. WATCH THE REVIEW
Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ comes off a little round around the edges on his new track and music video, but there’s a heart-breaking sincerity in his words on “Hardknock.” The instrumental behind him and the featured CJ Fly is forlorn, pushing a chord progression you’ve probably picked up
Rapper, singer, and hip hop eccentric Open Mike Eagle has a new album on the way titled 4NML HSPTL. Look for it on June 26th via Fake Four Records. Right now, I can say without question that Open Mike is one of the most clever MCs out there right now.
Take The Kids Off Broadway (Jagjaguwar) by Foxygen If you’ve been keeping up with my videos, then you know how much I’ve fallen for this new, up-and-coming singer-songwriter duo known as Foxygen. They’ve got a new EP titled Take the Kids Off Broadway coming this July on
Soundway Records is my go-to label when it comes to the most pristine cuts from lost trends in music from around the world. If you’re looking for some rare afro-funk compilations circa 1970, then they’re your first destination, believe. However, the track streaming above is a rare instance
