New Music From EDJ (ex-Fruit Bats) – Digital Servicing Only
Eric D. Johnson of the Fruit Bats is back with a solo project, EDJ, whose self-titled debut will be released later this summer on Easy Sound Recording Company. Unlike the music of the Fruit Bats, Johnson‘s solo project deviates from happy songs and major chords, striving for a more emotionally ambiguous sound. With the help of […]
Mia Dyson – Idyllwild Track By Track Commentary
Mia Dyson‘s album Idyllwild will finally hit stores this week! The Australian singer/songwriter released commentary on each track, giving us just a little glimpse of the energy and story behind each song. Dyson revealed some of the influence and backstory for the title track of the album- “I got hitched not that long ago at the […]
Secret Colours – “Take It Slow” Video Premiere
With their latest release, Positive Distractions, Secret Colours crafts a sound that reaches far beyond the industrial city limits of their hometown of Chicago, IL. The official video for the single “Take It Slow,” which was filmed while the band was recording and touring, recently premiered on Popstache. The music video captures the shenanigans of touring […]
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New Music From The Donkeys
The Donkeys, a foursome from San Diego, naturally weave the essence of Southern California into their sound, embodying the warm salt breeze of the coast, and the easy rolling of the waves. The Donkeys’ latest effort, Ride the Black Wave, shimmers with a relaxed pensiveness, and gleams with delicate and dusty instrumentals. The album showcases […]
The Black Keys #1 at CMJ – Extend Tour – Perform At Hangout Festival
The Black Keys reached #1 on the CMJ Top 200 this week! Thanks so much for all your support! Keep it up! The band headlined the 2014 Hangout Festival only three days after releasing their latest album, Turn Blue – Watch the band’s performance of their single, “Fever,” here! In support of Turn Blue, The Black Keys have […]
Tom The Lion “Sleep” Review & Music Video
Tom The Lion‘s full-length album debut Sleep roars with the mysterious and intangible allure of the London-based singer-songwriter’s voice. Sleep marks Tom‘s emergence as a full-fledged album artist, creating an unparalleled atmosphere of dark, enigmatic beauty. Indies Trendy recently posted a review of Tom The Lion‘s debut single, saying, “From the opening of the lead single […]
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Mia Dyson – Idyllwild (The Co-Op / Black Door) Kan Wakan – Moving On (Verve) Tearjerker – Hiding (SQE) Papercuts – Life Among the Savages (Easy Sound Recording Company) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-Released) Doug Gillard – Parade On (Nine Mile Records)
Kan Wakan Going for Adds
Los Angeles-based Kan Wakan‘s full-length debut, Moving On, overflows with the group’s soulful, enveloping sound. Following their extraordinary self-titled debut EP, Kan Wakan’s striking and progressive music has grown into an entrancing and untamable force. As the musical brainchild of composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Guergui I. Linev, Kan Wakan‘s sonic breadth is refreshingly endless. “We tried to put […]
Mia Dyson – CMW Interview – On Tour Now – New Peak at CMJ
Mia Dyson’s Idyllwild is at CMJ right now. Her 5th record serves as a slight departure for the Australian artist. In an interview with A Music Blog, Yea?, she explains that while the Americana & Roots in her songwriting remains apparent, her new album also shows “a little bit of my 80’s childhood influences from […]
Rodrigo Amarante’s “Hourglass” – KUTX Song of the Day
Brazilian native Rodrigo Amarante‘s first solo album has proved his immense talent not only as a collaborator, but as a stunning solo artist. Having worked with the likes of Devendra Banhart, Binki Shapiro, and The Strokes’ Fabrizio Moretti, Rodrigo Amarante‘s Cavalo is a multi-faceted, cool and quiet delight. KUTX just featured a track from Rodrigo Amarante‘s solo […]
Papercuts Top 50 at CMJ – AllMusic Review
Papercuts‘ Life Among the Savages is a melancholy trip curated by Jason Quever‘s vivid lyrics and haunting vocals. Recorded mostly in Quever‘s San Francisco home studio, the album creates a soft and dreamy atmosphere that allows for a heightened sense of intimacy, only further emphasized by Quever‘s intricate storytelling. AllMusic‘s review of Life Among the […]
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The Black Keys – Turn Blue (Nonesuch) Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve) Kate Tucker & The Sons Of Sweden – The Shape the Color the Feel (Red Valise) Tearjerker – You Can (SQE)
New Music From Kan Wakan
Los Angeles-based Kan Wakan‘s full-length debut, Moving On, overflows with the group’s soulful, enveloping sound. Following their extraordinary self-titled debut EP, Kan Wakan‘s striking and progressive music has grown into an entrancing and untamable force. As the musical brainchild of composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Guergui I. Linev, Kan Wakan‘s sonic breadth is refreshingly endless. “We tried to put no limits […]
The Black Keys Going For Number One
The Black Keys are consistently getting amazing feedback and responses to their latest release, Turn Blue. The record landed at #2 on the CMJ Radio 200 chart yesterday! Check out what people have been saying about the album! Turn Blue is the most masterful representation to date of the duo’s successful transformation from lost-in-the-milieu garage rockers to game-changing, widely […]
Tearjerker in NOW Toronto – Debut at CMJ
Tearjerker‘s sweet, distorted sound is captured at its finest in the Toronto trio’s latest release, Hiding. The band’s shoegazy sound, colored by hypnotic loops and perfectly punctuated instrumentals, is effortlessly captivating. NOW Toronto’s review of Hiding explores the band’s success with creating a distorted and breezy sound that is never stagnant. “It’s hard to merge […]
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Mia Dyson – Idyllwild (The Co-Op / Black Door) Papercuts – Life Among the Savages (Easy Sound Recording Company) Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-Released)
Tom The Lion Going For Adds
Tom The Lion‘s full-length debut album Sleep roars with the mysterious and intangible allure of the London-based singer-songwriter’s voice. Following his 2011 double vinyl 10-inch EPs, The Adventures Of Tom The Lion, Sleep marks Tom‘s emergence as a fully-fledged album artist — creating an unparalleled atmosphere of dark, enigmatic beauty. Tom‘s music, while intimate and endlessly […]
Papercuts – Music Video Premiere on SPIN – New Peak at CMJ
Papercuts, the project of San Francisco artist Jason Quever, recently shared his 5th full-length album – the dreamy Life Among the Savages. Now he’s sharing the music video he directed for the title track that premiered last week on SPIN. The video’s smoky, autumn tones paint the screen with shots of domestic life, a day at […]
Rodrigo Amarante – AllMusic Album Review
“Amarante evokes the pan-global creativity of Caetano Veloso, the wry and romantic charm of Paolo Conte, and the experimental pop meanderings of Andrew Bird“, says AllMusic of the artist’s debut album. His first solo statement, Cavalo, is over 15 years in the making. According to AllMusic though, it is well worth the wait, calling it […]
