Also At Radio

Posted on Sep 23, 2013
Also At Radio

Makeshift Prodigy – Illuminate EP (KMA Records) Augustines – “Cruel City” [digital single] (Votiv/Oxcart) TV on the Radio – “Mercy” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Cerebral Ballzy – “Another Day” [digital single] (Federal Prism)

New Music from Dr. Dog

Posted on Sep 19, 2013
New Music from Dr. Dog

Dr. Dog has released their latest studio album, B-Room. After more than a decade of making music together, B-Room marks the greatest point of clarity with performing and recording. The title of the album is a reference to the bands’ studio which they built themselves, from the studs to the sheet rock to the recording booth. […]

Bombino – NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert – US Tour

Posted on Sep 19, 2013
Bombino – NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert – US Tour

Bombino headed into the NPR Music offices to take part in the 300th episode of Tiny Desk Concerts. NPR described Bombino‘s performance as, “fierce, hypnotic and alluring” – check out the performance here. Bombino is currently on a European tour to support his album Nomad. He’ll be back for a US Tour in November / December so be […]

Also At Radio

Posted on Sep 19, 2013
Also At Radio

Travis – Where You Stand (Red Telephone Box) LAKE – The World Is Real (K /  Water Island) Makeshift Prodigy – Illuminate EP (KMA Records) TV on the Radio– “Mercy” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Augustines – “Cruel City” [single] (Votiv / Oxcart)

New Music From Cass McCombs – Big Wheel (Sampler) – Going for AAA Adds

Posted on Sep 18, 2013
New Music From Cass McCombs – Big Wheel (Sampler) – Going for AAA Adds

Big Wheel and Others is the latest studio project from Cass McCombs. After a decade in music, Big Wheel and Others is his most encompassing work to date. You could label Cass McCombs’ twenty-two song compilation a double album, his seventh-and-a half album to be exact. But the word “album” implies that there is a singular concept or sound […]

New Music from Cloud Control

Posted on Sep 17, 2013
New Music from Cloud Control

Cloud Control has just released their second album Dream Cave. The album is the result of a hard British winter, a dank Hackney rehearsal space, periods of seclusion, and exposure to the musically sublime and ridiculous. Similar to their 2010 Bliss Release, the album is full of classic songwriting and melody. However, Dream Cave cuts loose from the band’s roots. […]

Slam Dunk – Music Video Premiere – Fall Tour with Built to Spill

Posted on Sep 17, 2013
Slam Dunk – Music Video Premiere – Fall Tour with Built to Spill

Slam Dunk‘s music video for “Fantasy” premiered on CMJ on Friday. “Fantasy” is the latest single off the band’s second album, Welcome to Miami. The video features some snappy editing over vintage magazines – check it out here. The group opened for Built to Spill this spring on a west coast tour, and has been invited back to join them […]

Also At Radio

Posted on Sep 17, 2013
Also At Radio

Makeshift Prodigy – Illuminate EP (KMA Records) LAKE – The World Is Real / Circular Doorway (K /  Water Island) Travis– Where You Stand (Red Telephone Box) TV on the Radio– “Mercy” [digital singile] (Federal Prism) Augustines– “Cruel City” (Votiv / Oxcart)

Augustines – “Cruel City” [single] Going for Adds – Digital Servicing Only

Posted on Sep 16, 2013
Augustines – “Cruel City” [single] Going for Adds – Digital Servicing Only

Augustines have just released their new single, “Cruel City”. This single marks the first we’ve heard from the band, previously known as We Are Augustines, since their 2011 debut Rise Ye Sunken Ships. The single just premiered on Spin who describes the single as, “The scrappy vitality of the Pacific Northwest indie-rock scene meets the type of gruff yet […]

LAKE – Pitchfork Advance Stream – North American Tour

Posted on Sep 16, 2013
LAKE – Pitchfork Advance Stream – North American Tour

We are excited to announce that LAKE’s The World is Real & Circular Doorway, which collectively went for adds last week, is off to a fast start at radio. Stations like WITR, KLSU, KVRX, WHUS, WICB, KVCU, WRFL, KZSC, & WRCT made it an official Add to CMJ last week. We look forward to seeing it debut with you […]

Makeshift Prodigy – CMJ Debut – On Tour

Posted on Sep 16, 2013
Makeshift Prodigy – CMJ Debut – On Tour

Makeshift Prodigy‘s Illuminate EP debuted on CMJ’s Top 200 last week, and is looking to move up this week with your support. The band has been on tour since last month in support of the EP and has been interviewed by numerous stations along the way including WJRH & WXAV. Makeshift Prodigy is known for their well-designed light shows […]

Also At Radio

Posted on Sep 16, 2013
Also At Radio

Travis – Where You Stand (Red Telephone Box) TV on the Radio – “Mercy” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Cerebral Ballzy – “Another Day” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Chuck Inglish – “Swervin” [digital single] (Federal Prism Telepathe – “Slow Learner“” [digital single] (Federal Prism)

New Music from Augustines – Digital Servicing Only

Posted on Sep 12, 2013
New Music from Augustines – Digital Servicing Only

Augustines, formerly known as We Are Augustines, have released a new single entitled “Cruel City“. This anthemic new track is the first we’ve heard from the trio since their 2011 debut, Rise Ye Sunken Ships. Since then, they have relocated from Brooklyn to Seattle and changed up their name a bit. This transition period seems to […]

TV on the Radio – “Mercy” Music Video – Late Show Performance

Posted on Sep 12, 2013
TV on the Radio – “Mercy” Music Video – Late Show Performance

Thank you to all the stations that have been showing support for TV on the Radio! “Mercy” is currently the highest charting single on the CMJ Radio 200 after cracking the top 100 this week. Last week, they released a new music video for the track, which you can watch here. The video features a […]

Travis – Drowned in Sound Album Review – US Tour

Posted on Sep 12, 2013
Travis – Drowned in Sound Album Review – US Tour

The Scottish quartet, Travis, continue reminding fans what made them so influential, with their latest album, Where You Stand. The band decided to take a five-year hiatus after eleven non-stop years of touring, recording and traveling, which included two number one albums and three BRIT awards. Now the quartet is back and ready to hit […]

Also At Radio

Posted on Sep 12, 2013
Also At Radio

LAKE – The World Is Real / Circular Doorway (K /  Water Island) Makeshift Prodigy – Illuminate EP (KMA Records) Cerebral Ballzy – “Another Day” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Telepathe – “Slow Learner” [digital single] (Federal Prism) Chuck Inglish – “Swervin” [digital single] (Federal Prism)

New Music from Oh Land – At Specialty Radio

Posted on Sep 11, 2013
New Music from Oh Land – At Specialty Radio

Danish singer, songwriter and producer, Oh Land, has released a new single, “Renaissance Girls” via Dave Sitek‘s label, Federal Prism. Oh Land debuted in the US in 2011 with her self-titled album, and released her first album, Fauna, in Denmark three years earlier. Her work was well received in the US, immediately leading her to […]

LAKE – The World Is Real / Circular Doorway – Going for Adds

Posted on Sep 9, 2013
LAKE – The World Is Real / Circular Doorway – Going for Adds

LAKE‘s comprehensive pop vision has always been anchored in an honest mournfulness, a sensitivity to nature, and the vulnerability of life. These mark LAKE‘s more downtempo, contemplative grooves, which are given their fullest voice yet on The World Is Real, LAKE‘s fourth album for K and sixth album overall. The songwriting partnership of Ashley Eriksson […]

Travis – AllMusic and PopMatters Album Review

Posted on Sep 9, 2013
Travis – AllMusic and PopMatters Album Review

The Scottish quartet, Travis, has finally returned from their five-year hiatus with their latest album, Where You Stand. This uplifting new album is a testament to the belief that Travis has come back totally reinvigorated and stronger than ever. An album review by AllMusic states that Where You Stand is more nimble than their past […]

Sam Amidon – Tour Dates

Posted on Sep 9, 2013
Sam Amidon – Tour Dates

In support of the critically acclaimed Bright Sunny South, Sam Amidon is setting off on a proper North American tour this fall. The tour dates come on the heels of the announcement that the record will be released on vinyl via Nonesuch on September 24th, with an accompanying 7″ of unreleased material. Check the dates […]

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