Makeshift Prodigy – Going For Adds
Fresh off their set at this year’s Lollapalooza, Chicago’s Makeshift Prodigy is ready to share their six-song EP with radio and embark on a 50 date US tour starting this fall, which will include 25 college dates. The EP’s six songs are emotionally packed, serving as an accurate overview of the variance inherent in Makeshift […]
An Introduction to Federal Prism
A man A plan A canal is excited to be sending you new music from Federal Prism, a new label started by Dave Sitek, from TV On The Radio and Jeffrey Bowers. Federal Prism will be releasing its first full-length album later this year, but has already released a batch of amazing new singles from […]
Essie Jain – CMJ Debut – Black Book Review – Screenings Happening Now
The audio-visual record from Essie Jain is re-defining what an album is. Musically, the record sways and moves effortlessly with Jain‘s celestial voice leading the way. BlackBook shared two tracks from the release, “I” and the cover “Why Worry”, and called Nico Muhly‘s arrangements “a haunting sonic immersion into Jain‘s soothingly gorgeous voice”. The visual part […]
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New Music From Makeshift Prodigy
Fresh off their set at this year’s Lollapalooza, Chicago’s Makeshift Prodigy is ready to share their six-song EP with radio and embark on a 50 date US tour starting this fall, which will include 25 college dates. The EP’s six songs are emotionally packed, serving as an accurate overview of the variance inherent in Makeshift […]
Cloud Control – “Scar” Music Video Premiere
Cloud Control premiered the video for their newest single, “Scar“, this week, which was filmed in Iceland and directed by David Young. The visuals of vast landscapes sweeping throughout the video capture the expansive sounds of this new track. Check it out here! Cloud Control’s newest singles, “Dojo Rising” and “Scar”, are currently available and their sophomore […]
John Vanderslice Tour Dates
Thank you for supporting John Vanderslice’s newest album, Dagger Beach. He will be going on tour this fall, starting in Portland at the beginning of September and hitting spots all over the US through November. Supporting bands will include Samantha Crain, Doe Eye, Jared Bartman, and more. This will be his last club tour before […]
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Essie Jain – WNYC Interview – Looking for Debuts
The beautifully arranged audio-visual record from Essie Jain has been on the cusp of breaking the Radio 200 charts for the past two weeks. All Became Golden was arranged and conducted by Nico Muhly who has been heralded for his work with Jonsi, The National, Grizzly Bear, and more. Muhly joined Jain and director Natalie […]
John Vanderslice – Slant Magazine Album Review
John Vanderslice self-released his ninth album, Dagger Beach, this summer and it has been regarded as some of his finest work. A review of the album by Slant Magazine praises his consistent ability to find a balance between “his knack for high minded compositions and his compelling, deeply personal songwriting.” Dagger Beach was written in […]
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Cloudeater – Purge (Nibiru Records) Sam Amidon – Bright Sunny South (Nonesuch) Mia Dyson – The Moment (The Co-Op)
Cloud Control – Going for Adds
Cloud Control‘s highly anticipated sophomore album, Dream Cave, will be released September 17th in the US. Their first single from their follow-up to Bliss Release, “Dojo Rising”, received high praise; Pitchfork called it “a fine downer hymn, [with] a small, grey, circling cloud of tremulous guitar and steady, splattering cymbals.” Cloud Control‘s newest Dream Cave offering is […]
Cloudeater Debuts at CMJ – Indieshuffle Track Premiere
The debut album from Cloudeater made a big splash on CMJ Radio 200, debuting just outside of the top 100 last week. The record was founded on their love for The Flaming Lips & Portishead and mixed/co-produced by Prefuse 73. The result is a record that boldly blends genres in a way few have accomplished. […]
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Essie Jain – All Became Golden (Essie Jain) John Vanderslice – Dagger Beach (Tiny Telephone) The Microphones – Reissues (P.W. Elverum & Sun)
New Music from Cloud Control – “Dream Cave” (Sampler)
Cloud Control‘s highly anticipated sophomore album, Dream Cave, will be released September 17th in the US. Their first single from their follow-up to Bliss Release, “Dojo Rising”, received high praise. Consequence of Sound said that this “feel-good, life-affirming jam might just be worth a coveted spot on that summer playlist.” Cloud Control’s newest Dream Cave offering is “Scar”, which […]
Old Time Machine – Music Video Premiere and Daytrotter Session
Last April, Old Time Machine‘s self-titled debut was released by the folk duo of Ryan McNally and Kyle Cashen. Now, the video for their newest single “All the While” has premiered on American Songwriter. Written about the passing of a close friend, the video captures the essence of their friend’s life and stars some of […]
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Cloudeater – Purge (Nibiru Records) Essie Jain – All Became Golden (Essie Jain) John Vanderslice – Dagger Beach (Tiny Telephone) The Microphones – Reissues (P.W. Elverum & Sun)
Catching Up With Graham
Last week we took a field trip down to South Central L.A. We had some delicious BBQ at Bludso’s in Compton and then went over to the always-inspiring Watt’s Towers. Looking forward to going up north next week to play shows in Vancouver, BC, Seattle, and Portland. It’s been fun watching the Dodgers climb from last […]
John Vanderslice – PopMatters Interview
John Vanderslice took a leap of faith in December 2012 when he decided to leave his record label, Dead Oceans, after five years to create his own, Tiny Telephone. In an interview with PopMatters, that you can read here, Vanderslice says, “honestly, I’m terrified to put out my own records.” While he may feel that […]
Essie Jain – “All Became Golden” Screening Opportunity
All Became Golden, the new audio-visual record from British singer-songwriter Essie Jain is something you cannot miss. Directed by Natalie Johns and arranged by Nico Muhly, this album was created in two days at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. With such raw talent apparent in every part of this album, the All Became Golden film is a […]
