The Black Bull is singer-songwriter Matt Perri, and this video is the latest to come from his Toronto-based project. Though Matt isn’t reinventing the wheel there, he does come across very captivating with a strong, emotional lead vocal and some airy synths. The background vocals are cute, too. Hear
A dark song and an even darker video for the Gem Club tune “252,” which comes off the project’s new album, Breakers. It’s out now on Hardly Art.
Sacred Places by Amenta A new EP from the up-and-coming singer Amenta. This release is titled Sacred Places, and it’s loaded with spacey beats, glistening synths, and soulful female vocals. There are elements of R&B, jazz, soul, and beat music floating throughout this thing. It’s as
This month on YUNR, Anthony gives explanations as to why he’s let new releases from Coldplay, Florence + the Machine, Noel Gallagher, Russian Circles, and the Beach Boys pass him by. Here’s some short explanations of other albums worth checking out as well: 1. Thee Oh Sees- Carrion Crawler
MP3 Doug is a Florida-born MC whose eccentric personality makes for a pretty good listen. The dude finds lyrical inspiration in everything from traffic to the speed of life on the track streaming above, “No Rush.” The jazzy beat is manipulated for maximum atmosphere, and it brings a spacey feel
For the past few years, the 80s have been a carcass the indiesphere is desperately picking over like a group of starving buzzards. However, that doesn’t mean these more nostalgic releases don’t have their bright spots. So, here’s a track from the forthcoming Choir of Young Believers
BBNGLIVE 1 by BADBADNOTGOOD A live album of tracks BADBADNOTGOOD recorded back in September. Everything from the Odd Future medleys to the newly released “DOOM” get covered. Nice to hear the guys in a live setting.
Just a few days ago, I was hyping the new single Zammuto is set to drop next month in the UK. Well, now you can stream the whole thing via SoundCloud. Nice!
Set for a 2012 release on Metal Blade Records, here’s a track from the forthcoming debut album of Pilgrim, Misery Wizard. Though “Astaroth” showcases the riffage and heaviness you’d expect from just about any doom metal tune, the band does a great job of layering some murky harmonies
A music video for “The Shrine / An Argument,” which comes off the new Fleet Foxes album, Helplessness Blues. Check out review of the album right here.
