New Music from Rodrigo Amarante
Cavalo is the stunning debut solo release by Brazil native and songwriter / multi-instrumentalist / poet / artist Rodrigo Amarante. His work can be credited back to his numerous collaborations with Devendra Banhart, the critically acclaimed Little Joy (which included Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes & Binki Shapiro), and longtime Brazilian rock group Los Hermanos. […]
Careful – Selective Memory Album Review – New Peak at CMJ
The blissful experimental pop of Careful‘s fourth release The World Doesn’t End is explored in Selective Memory‘s latest review. Eric Lindley, the man behind Careful, has achieved wide spread acclaim for his innovative approach to production and songwriting. “The album belongs more in an art studio setting than casual listening”, says Selective Memory. The World Doesn’t End […]
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Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-Released) Doug Gillard – Parade On (Nine Mile Records) Papercuts – Life Among The Savages (Easy Sound Recording Company) Arc Iris – Arc Iris (Anti-)
Papercuts Going for Adds
San Francisco’s Papercuts is the multifaceted singer / songwriter / producer Jason Quever. His latest effort on Life Among the Savages offers up a unique blend of baroque, chamber, and psych-pop; resulting in Quever’s most precise production to date. Recorded in his San Francisco studio, Quever’s haunting melodies coupled with jangly guitar hooks and whimsical string arrangements […]
Cloud Control Going for Adds
Last year, Cloud Control released their second album Dream Cave. The record was the result of a hard British winter, a dank Hackney rehearsal space, periods of seclusion, and exposure to the musically sublime and ridiculous. On their Dream Cave Unplugged, we find the group revisiting the same songs & putting them on display in their […]
Doug Gillard – Album Review
Parade On by Doug Gillard is introducing the artist to a new generation of fans. He’s been a mainstay in the indie rock world from his early work on Homestead Records group Death of Samantha to his stint as Guided By Voices guitarist & his current gig as Nada Surf’s guitarist. His record Parade On is […]
Careful – Deconstructed by Consequence of Sound
The new Careful album is an outsider pop record about technological anxiety. The songs are dark, weird, and gentle – in the same way Xiu Xiu or Baths are. Consequence of Sound explained the themes around the concept record stating, “Has anyone ever summed up digital claustrophobia so economically?” The review highlight tracks “Didn’t He Die?” […]
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Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden – The Shape the Color the Feel (Red Valise) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-released) Tom The Lion – “Sleep” [single] (Verve) Arc Iris – Arc Iris (Anti-)
New Music from Cloud Control
Last year, Cloud Control released their second album Dream Cave. The record was the result of a hard British winter, a dank Hackney rehearsal space, periods of seclusion, and exposure to the musically sublime and ridiculous. Before retreating into the studio, the songs were fleshed out acoustically so as to get a firmer understanding of […]
Secret Colours – “Into You” CMJ Video Premiere
Chicago’s Secret Colours have officially released their full-length Positive Distractions. The record is a fuzzy mix of ’60s-psych, garage, & ’90s-Britpop. One of the record’s standout tracks is the “bass-heavy funk jam”, “Into You”. CMJ gave the video a premiere and said it was like “being trapped inside an acidic fever dream.” Kaleidoscope effects and VHS-tape […]
The Black Keys – “Fever” Music Video
The new full-length from The Black Keys comes out later this month, and now we have the new music video for lead single “Fever”. The video features Dan Auerbach as a televangelist from a past decade, losing his mind in a feverish sweat as he preaches the gospel / sings the track’s lyrics. Theo Wenner directed […]
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Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden – The Shape the Color the Feel (Red Valise) Doug Gillard – Parade On (Nine Mile Records) Careful – The World Doesn’t End (Circle Into Square) Arc Iris – Arc Iris (Anti-) Tom The Lion – “Sleep” [single] (Verve)
New Music from Papercuts
San Francisco’s Papercuts is the multifaceted singer / songwriter / producer Jason Quever. His latest effort on Life Among the Savages, offers up a unique blend of baroque, chamber, and psych-pop, resulting in Quever’s most precise production to date. Recorded in his San Francisco studio, this release offers up a collection of songs that encompass […]
Doug Gillard – Brooklyn Vegan Track Premiere – Live Stream of “Parade On” Release Show
If you thought you couldn’t get enough of ex-Guided By Voices’ guitarist Doug Gillard‘s excellent new solo album Parade On then we have just the thing for you! Brooklyn Vegan premiered Doug Gillard‘s latest single “Your Eyes” as well as a live stream of his record release show at Glasslands in NYC! Doug Gillard will be opening for […]
Careful Debuts At CMJ – Impose Album Stream & Interview
Careful‘s stunning fourth full-length The World Doesn’t End is making a splash on the CMJ charts. Thanks to KAOS (Olympia, WA), KUCR (Riverside, CA), KUMD (Duluth, MN), KWTF (Petaluma, CA), KXUA (Fayetteville, AR), Pizza FM (Urbana, IL), WRAS (Atlanta, GA), WRST (Oshkosh, WI), and other great stations for immediately adding the album and giving it your support. […]
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Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden – The Shape the Color the Feel (Red Valise) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-released) Tom The Lion – “Sleep” [single] (Verve) Arc Iris – Arc Iris (Anti-) Falls – Into The Fire EP (Verve) Kan Wakan – “Like I Need You” [single] (Verve) The Black Keys – […]
Secret Colours – Going For Adds
On Positive Distractions, Secret Colours craft a sound that reaches far beyond the industrial city limits of their hometown of Chicago, IL. Recorded at Dandy Sounds Studio in Dripping Springs, TX by Producer Dan Duszynski, they have taken a direction with their new album by relying much more on the live spirit that swells from the […]
Tom the Lion – “Sleep” Going for Adds
The debut single, “Sleep“, from the first full-length album by Tom the Lion is with radio now! After a successful run of a limited, highly collectible double vinyl 10-inch EP, he was ready to get to work on his debut album, scheduled for release this summer. From the opening fingerpicking & distant melodies of lead single “Sleep“, the […]
Doug Gillard – CMJ Feature
Doug Gillard is a busy guy. After having spent nearly ten years as the lead guitarist for Guided By Voices and Nada Surf – his solo album is now out! If you haven’t heard the latest from the low-key guitar virtuoso Doug Gillard, be sure to give “Ready For Death” a listen below. CMJ calls […]
Falls – KDHX Song of the Day
Australian duo Falls were tapped by KDHX for a Song of the Day feature! They call single “Home”, “lush, rhythmic, state-of-the-art folk pop.” This is the fourth week their Into the Fire EP charts at Radio 200 – thanks to stations like KGLT, KUCR, KXCI, WAMH, and WRUR for supporting it! Check out the EP if you […]
