Onuinu “Mirror Gazer” Pop Matters Review
Onuinu is finishing up his fall tour with Starf*cker, and blogs like Consequence of Sound are calling Mirror Gazer a “formidable reason to take disco-hop seriously”. Radio K gave Onuinu the distinction of putting “Ice Palace” as their track of the day earlier last month. More recently, Pop Matters reviewed the record, giving it an 8/10 […]
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Jason Lytle – Dept. of Disappearance (ANTI-) Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records) Bend Sinister – Small Fame (File Under: Music) Gary Clark Jr. – Blak & Blu (Warner Bros)
Catching Up With Graham
It’s been a busy fall season. CMJ was a success, hosting the first A man A plan A canal day party and hanging out with so many wonderful people in the college and non-comm radio community. It was an exciting end to the MLB season, with things looking good for the Dodgers in 2013. I’ve […]
New Music from Slam Dunk
British Columbia’s Slam Dunk are releasing their sophomore record next week, called Welcome to Miami. Produced by Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Ladyhawke, Cave Singers), the band attempts to incorporate everything they adored in a classic pop hook while invoking something more brash and chaotic. This is reflected in the band’s raucous live shows and what has […]
Earlimart Filter Album Review and CMJ Charts
In a recent review, Filter Magazine gave Earlimart‘s latest album, System Preferences, an 82% grade, saying “it’s a joy to hear their sorrowful whispers and swirling, multi-instrumental collages after a four-year absence.” Read the review here. The record has introduced the band to a new group of music fans who maybe weren’t around for the band’s […]
Jason Lytle on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
On Monday NPR posted a new Tiny Desk Concert, featuring Jason Lytle performing a couple of songs from his recent solo album Dept. of Disappearance (plus one song from his days with Grandaddy). The session starts off with a stripped down rendition of “Willow Wand Willow Wand“, trading the layered synths and eerie production for an […]
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Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records) Bend Sinister – Small Fame (File Under: Music) Gary Clark Jr. – Blak & Blu (Warner Bros) John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Domino – Double Six) Onuinu – Mirror Gazer (Bladen County / BadCopBadCop) Brooklyn Brothers – Brooklyn Brothers (Rhino) Old Time Machine – Old […]
New Music from Old Time Machine
We’re excited to be sending you the beautiful self-titled debut from Canada’s Old Time Machine. The duo began at an art show themed around the dark days of winter experienced in their home of Yukon. After meeting in a fort made of boxes, scrap lumber, bed sheets, and chicken-wire, Ryan McNally and Kyle Cashen began […]
Gary Clark Jr. “Ain’t Messin’ Around” Video Premiere
On Monday Rolling Stone premiered the new video for Blak & Blu opener “Ain’t Messin’ Around“. The video shows Gary Clark Jr walking into a house party while his band (including a substantial horn section) plays him in. As soon as he gets up on stage and begins to play and sing, the party gets going. Color separated […]
Screening Opportunity – Brooklyn Brothers Beat The Best
There is still time to set up screenings for Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best – a quirky, dark comedy about a recently dumped twentysomething from New York who is on the verge of giving up on his goal of becoming a musician when his friend convinces him to go on a impromptu cross-country tour. With […]
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Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records) John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Domino – Double Six) Bend Sinister – Small Fame (File Under: Music) Jason Lytle – Dept. Of Disappearance (ANTI-)
Bend Sinister Going for Adds
Vancouver’s Bend Sinister recently released their newest record Small Fame through File Under: Music (home to The Daredevil Christopher Wright and Slam Dunk). As Exclaim comments, the energy on this record “rarely wavers over the course of these 44 minutes and nearly every song is marked by theatrical crescendos and frontman Dan Moxon‘s exuberant singing.” […]
Gary Clark Jr. Going for Adds
“Owing as much to Kurt Cobain and the Ramones as Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker, indebted to hip-hop and psychedelia, [Clark] is grounded in tradition while standing on the brink of change.” — Rolling Stone Austin’s newest blues prodigy, Gary Clark Jr., has been heavily celebrated for the past year. Since releasing his Bright […]
Jason Lytle – Tiny Mixtapes Review – Radio K & KEXP Features
For his latest album, Jason Lytle left his already desolate home base of Modesto, CA for the even more isolated state of Montana. It was there where he meticulously crafted the songs found on his album Dept. of Disappearance. The area’s emptiness was perfect for Lytle, who has studied and translated these themes in his […]
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Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records) John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Domino – Double Six) Onuinu – Mirror Gazer (Bladen County / BadCopBadCop)
New Music From Gary Clark Jr.
Austin’s newest blues prodigy, Gary Clark Jr., has been heavily celebrated for the past year. Since releasing his Bright Lights EP last year, Gary Clark Jr. has received praise from Rolling Stone and from his hometown (where there is even a Gary Clark Jr. Day). On top of that, he has played with Eric Clapton, and was invited to play […]
Ry Cooder’s “Election Special” on Election Week
With election season in its final week, there’s no better album to play as we decide who our president for the next four years will be than Election Special. Ry Cooder‘s latest album is as poignant and sharp as any of his other 15 solo albums. “Mutt Romney Blues” has been a favorite among stations, […]
CMJ 2012 Recap
A man A plan A canal is still reeling from one of the best CMJ Music Marathon‘s yet! Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Medium Rotation party and to CJLO, CSCR, and CFRE for lovingly putting it together with us. This year marked the first year we hosted a showcase in New […]
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Jason Lytle – Dept. of Disappearance (Anti-) John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Double Six / Domino) Bend Sinister – Small Fame (File Under: Music) Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records)
Bend Sinister – Going for Adds 11/5
Last week you received the latest album from Vancouver bred Bend Sinister, and next week the record will be going for adds. Make sure to have a listen to the Small Fame. As Exclaim comments, the energy on this record “rarely wavers over the course of these 44 minutes and nearly every song is marked […]
