Tinariwen, On Tour Now, Earn Praise From Notre Dame Student Paper
The Observer, a student-run paper serving the communities at Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, has reviewed Tinariwen‘s new album and called it “a masterpiece of grassroots protest music.” Contrasting Tinariwen with other musicians who seek to be activists with their art, the paper calls Elwan “real protest music” made by musicians […]
New Music From San Fermin – Digital Servicing Only
San Fermin’s new Belong LP marks a shift in songwriting perspective for bandleader Ellis Ludwig-Leone. “In the past I’d usually write through characters from books or movies, as a way to try to distance myself from what I was writing about,” says the Brooklyn-based artist. “As I’ve become more confident as a songwriter, I decided […]
Giphy Honors Dude York with an Official Channel
Do you like animated GIFs? Of course you do! How about America’s Band, Dude York – do you like them? “DUH,” you’re thinking. “Obvs. OMFGz. Do I even have to say it?” Since that’s the case, we have some great news for you. Giphy, the #1 online source for animated GIFs, has partnered with Dude York […]
David Dye Hosts The Flaming Lips on World Cafe
Last week was the end of David Dye‘s legendary run as the host of World Cafe on WXPN, which comes after a quarter century of hosting some of the best and most disparate artists the world over for performances and incisive interviews. For his final week, Dye invited The Flaming Lips to the studio, where […]
New Music From Nectarines – Digital Servicing Only
Hailing from Long Beach, California, Nectarines make slightly-gothic dream pop with a vibe that feels a bit like The Pixies on codeine. Glorious, honeyed, heavy, and rhythmic, Nectarines recall a simpler time — a time when clove cigarettes, asymmetrical haircuts, and dark fashion told you were in the right place, and then the band kicked […]
The Mancunion Reviews Mount Eerie, New LP is Top Debut at NACC (#28)
A Crow Looked At Me is a “tough listen,” admits the Mancunion‘s review of the new Mount Eerie album. Written and recorded in the immediate aftermath of his wife’s death, Phil Elverum‘s new LP is “a hard listen because it is just so sad.” Despite this, or perhaps because of it, reviewer Joe Casson concludes […]
The Magnetic Fields Move Fast on NACC, Get Reviewed on Pitchfork
“50 Song Memoir is a conceptually satisfying work,” writes Pitchfork in its solid review of the collection from The Magnetic Fields, “spanning five discs and two-and-a-half hours without feeling repetitive or samey.” The review places the album in the context of Stephin Merritt‘s previous work under the moniker, noting that the songwriter thrives when his […]
New Music From Steady Holiday – Digital Servicing Only
Steady Holiday is Dre Babinski. Just over a year ago, she could be found playing in bands around LA, opening for Fitz and the Tantrums and Fun., and making a record with some friends from Dr. Dog. She enjoyed the side-woman life, but longed for an outlet of her own. Writing and recording in secret, […]
Slam Dunk Streams on IDIOTEQ
IDIOTEQ has the video for Slam Dunk‘s spastic and awesome new single, “F*cking Around.” “Slam Dunk have returned with their first new music since 2012’s Welcome to Miami,” the site writes, “and ‘F*cking Around’ was worth the wait, a shredding hyperactive blast of indie punk and rattled rock ‘n’ roll excess.” The video is part […]
The Cave Singers Stay On The Road
The Cave Singers seem to always be on tour, so it’s not too surprising that the band has got new dates this spring and summer. The trio is still supporting Banshee, which they released last year. According to AllMusic, “Banshee is a smart and impressive piece of work that speaks to the mind and the soul […]
French Vanilla Goes For Adds
French Vanilla is a feminist art-punk band based in Los Angeles consisting of members Max Albeck (drums), Ali Day (guitar/bass), Sally Spitz (vocals), and Daniel Trautfield (bass/sax). The band is half-inspired by a desire to challenge the established Southern California music scene, which they see as dominated by a few influential male tastemakers, and half […]
Mayflower Madame Goes For Adds
Formed in Oslo, Norway, during wintertime, Mayflower Madame got its start in an industrial building shared with a carwash. The band began to rehearse amidst the gritty surroundings, quickly finding their dark, post-punkish sound and recording a four-track demo. After gaining some attention on the radio, the quartet of Trond Fagernes (guitars/vocals), Havard Haga (guitars), Petter Marberg […]
Simon Doom Goes For Adds
Whether it be his role in more prominent bands like Kuroma and Amazing Baby or his somewhat comical approach to lyrics, there was always something Simon O’Connor could point in the past to indicate that Simon Doom was “just a hobby project.” Then, in late 2015, the singer/guitarist had his doomsday clock officially punched when his wife gave […]
NYT Reviews Mount Eerie, New LP Seeks NACC 200 Chart Debut
“Phil Elverum has always been an impressionistic lyricist,” notes the New York Times in a new review of Mount Eerie‘s A Crow Looked at Me, “but here, the line is blurred between singing, speaking and raw emotional data dump.” According to the Times, Elverum’s intimate musical reaction to his wife’s death is “harrowing but tender — […]
The Magnetic Fields Move Fast on NACC, Snag Reviews From The Guardian and The Atlantic
The Guardian has given the new Magnetic Fields album four out of five stars, writing that “all the possible [Stephin] Merritts are on board, from stentorian intellectual chansonnier to giddy teenage new waver – one whose amused air rarely falters, even when listing painful physical ailments (‘Weird Diseases’), or being misunderstood (‘Quotes’).” The UK paper says […]
New Music From Simon Doom – Digital Servicing Only
Whether it be his role in more prominent bands like Kuroma and Amazing Baby or his somewhat comical approach to lyrics, there was always something Simon O’Connor could point to in the past to indicate that Simon Doom was “just a hobby project.” Then, in late 2015, the singer/guitarist had his doomsday clock officially punched when his wife […]
Relix Reviews Kuroma
Relix has a review of Kuroma‘s The Dark Horse Rides Again. “[Bandleader] Hank Sullivant’s Catholic conversion looms large over Kuroma’s fourth LP—but not in the way you might expect,” the site contends. “Instead of plastering his psychedelic pop with grandiose church organs and pompous choirs, he’s channeled that newfound spiritual freedom into lyrics that equate the […]
My Goodness Performs for Sounds by the Sound
My Goodness is a long-standing feature of the Seattle scene, so it’s no surprise that VisitSeattle.tv recently chose the band to perform for its Sounds By The Sound series featuring local bands in great Seattleite destinations. The band performed the song “Islands,” from the EP of the same name, on the rooftop of a local […]
New Music From French Vanilla – Digital Servicing Only
French Vanilla is a feminist art-punk band based in Los Angeles consisting of members Max Albeck (drums), Ali Day (guitar/bass), Sally Spitz (vocals), and Daniel Trautfield (bass/sax). The band is half-inspired by a desire to challenge the established Southern California music scene, which they see as dominated by a few influential male tastemakers, and half […]
Mount Eerie Is Awarded Best New Music By Pitchfork, #5 Most Added at NACC
Phil Elverum‘s new album as Mount Eerie, A Crow Looked At Me, has earned a 9.0 rating from Pitchfork and a “Best New Music” accolade. The album explores the tragic and shockingly quick death of Elverum’s wife, Geneviève Castrée, an artist and musician who had just given birth to their daughter when she was diagnosed with […]
