Allen Tate, Currently Singing on Tour with San Fermin, Premieres “Polly” via Paste
Paste recently premiered Allen Tate’s cover of Nirvana‘s “Polly.” The site writes, “Recorded with one of his San Fermin bandmates, drummer Michael Hanf, Tate’s cover of ‘Polly’ strikes a fine balance between faithful recreation of Nirvana’s song and bold expansion of the Nevermind cut beyond its original strictures. Tate’s voice is a rich and haunting […]
The Barr Brothers Prepare Tour
Canada’s The Barr Brothers are getting set to release their new LP, Queens of the Breakers, next month. They’re also gearing up for a month-long tour in support of the release, with dates in Canada and all across the US. It all starts in November, save for a show later this month in Utopia, TX. […]
Cloud Control Go for Adds
When Cloud Control moved back to Sydney in 2013, they were different than the band that had left. In the preceding two years, they toured their Australian Music Prize–winning, ARIA-nominated first album Bliss Release to global acclaim, relocated to the UK, and released a second LP – Dream Cave – from their new home. But […]
The Indie Sound Reviews Coast Modern, Who Begin US Tour This Week
The Indie Sound thinks Coast Modern‘s debut LP is more than an album. “Coast Modern brings you to a state of being present,” the site writes, mystically. “The most successful songs put you firmly into your skin. The lyrics hook onto terms that evoke texture and feeling; the layered production seems to surround you and […]
Vanyaland Praises So Many Wizards’ “Stellar Sound”
“So Many Wizards walk a fine line between garage rock and dream-pop,” writes Vanyaland in a review of Heavy Vision, the California group’s sophomore release. According to the site, “The album exhibits a low tone approach while maintaining feverish rhythms… to create a stellar sound that’s both mellow and effective.” The review compliments the LP’s danceable […]
Aquarium Drunkard Interviews Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate
“From the beginning,” The Dream Syndicate‘s Steve Wynn tells Aquarium Drunkard in a recent interview, “we wanted to be psychedelic, but not in the bell bottoms and tie-dye sort of way, but something that would give you a head trip and take you somewhere else from where you started.” The band has certainly accomplished that […]
New Music From Cloud Control
When Cloud Control moved back to Sydney in 2013, they were different than the band that had left. In the preceding two years, they toured their Australian Music Prize–winning, ARIA-nominated first album Bliss Release to global acclaim, relocated to the UK, and released a second LP – Dream Cave – from their new home. But […]
Overcoats Gear Up For Tour
Overcoats have had a banner year, wowing audiences at SXSW; grabbing the attention of the tastemakers at NPR, OpenAir, Noisey, and elsewhere; and releasing a powerful debut album that has received rave reviews from people in all corners of the musical world. The duo isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, booking a tour that […]
Dude York Announces Fall Tours with LVL UP and Alex Lahey
Dude York, known affectionately by many patriotic citizens as “America’s Band,” is taking most of the fall to escape their beloved home of Seattle by playing across the U.S.A. They’re starting with the esteemed Bumbershoot in Seattle – where their dear friends Tacocat will also be playing – and even hopping across the border for […]
Allen Tate Goes For Adds
Allen Tate, a Brooklyn-based vocalist and songwriter, first received acclaim as the lead singer of San Fermin, the indie rock band led by composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Ludwig-Leone wrote about half of San Fermin’s songs for Tate’s voice, which contrasted with the band’s female vocalists to thrilling effect. Strong reviews greeted the group’s two albums, with […]
Baeble Hosts Coast Modern, Who Hit #22 at NACC Last Week
“The easiest way to describe Coast Modern’s sound,” writes Baeble Music, “is Cage the Elephant meets Grouplove meets Tame Impala: vibrant, wavy, west coast vibes with an edgy, alt-rock twist… From the Beach Boys to Weezer, [the duo’s self-titled debut LP] has hints of every sonic inspiration imaginable. This genre-bending approach could have felt overwhelming […]
Northern Transmissions Shares So Many Wizards’ “Modern Way”
So Many Wizards is known for marrying dreamy, Sixties-inspired melodies with heavy-strummed rock and pensive and impressionistic words. “Modern Way,” from the band’s new Heavy Vision album, exemplifies this sound and features one of the catchiest choruses yet from a songwriter – Nima Kazerouni (also of Nectarines) – who has written more than his share […]
Krrum Performs For Vevo dscvr
Britain’s Krrum has gone from a bedroom project to a full band that is beginning to gain a reputation for powerful live performances. They’re not due to play in America anytime soon, but fans – and people who are just curious – can enjoy a live take of “Evil Twin” they recorded for a Vevo […]
Mount Eerie Goes On Tour
Earlier this year, Phil Elverum released a painfully honest and beautiful album under his Mount Eerie moniker, A Crow Looked At Me, that functions as his musical reaction to the tragic early death of his wife. It is, quite simply, the most riveting album of 2017 — an artistic accomplishment that is as captivating as […]
New Music From Allen Tate
Allen Tate, a Brooklyn-based vocalist and songwriter, first received acclaim as the lead singer of San Fermin, the indie rock band led by composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Ludwig-Leone wrote about half of San Fermin’s songs for Tate’s voice, which contrasted with the band’s female vocalists to thrilling effect. Strong reviews greeted the group’s two albums, with […]
Noisey Shares Overcoats Video
In May, Noisey premiered “Leave The Light On,” the first video from Overcoats‘ smash debut album Young. The accompanying article, which describes the track as being “bolstered by vibrant, close-knit harmonies,” shares the video’s backstory and quotes band members Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell about how the video’s themes reflect the song’s concept. Watch the video […]
Hollywood Life Shares KAYE’s “Cheshire Kitten”
Hollywood Life says “KAYE is exactly what we need right now” and describes her new single “Cheshire Kitten” as “a future-funk track that challenges gender binaries and other cultural expectations.” The site has the premiere of the song’s new video, which was choreographed by Charlene Kaye and Jadée Nikita, as well as an interview with Kaye about […]
The Barr Brothers Stream on Thank Folk For That
Thank Folk For That has shared The Barr Brothers‘ “It Came To Me.” The song, says the website, “begins with a squall of guitar and a rush of drums, quickly formed into a mean, bluesy riff textured with classical acoustic harp. Brad Barr’s voice distorts to a rasp, telling the tale of a Zen-like quest for […]
So Many Wizards Go For Adds
So Many Wizards is an airy, jangly dream-punk project from Southern California. Originally the solo bedroom adventure of multi-instrumentalist Nima Kazerouni, the project has evolved over several years into a fully-formed band (featuring guitarist Tomemitsu, bassist Devin Ratliff, and drummer Erik Felix) that has garnered attention from Pitchfork, Stereogum, Aquarium Drunkard, and Impose Magazine; spins on […]
Coast Modern Talks Tacos (And Other Snacks) With Highlight Mag
Traveling to LA anytime soon? We at AmApAc are always happy to hook you up with recommendations for what to eat while you’re here, but you can also get some solid suggestions from the boys in Coast Modern. The duo has dropped a list of ten choice snack spots in the City of Angels, and […]
