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 […]
Artichoke Talking Heads Cover & CMJ Top Add
Artichoke‘s newest indie pop record Etchy Sketchy Skies is off to a good start at CMJ with stations like KTCU, WERU-2, WPRK, WWSU, WXCU, WUVT making it an official Add to CMJ last week. Stations seem to playing “The Market of Farms” heavily, but deeper on the album, you’ll find other gems, including a cover […]
The Daredevil Christopher Wright Performance for Paste Magazine & Aloft
Eu Claire, Wisconsin’s The Daredevil Christopher Wright have received praise for their celestial harmonies & unique arrangements, which are featured prominently in their latest record. Compared to their debut, The Nature of Things shows the group scaling back by shifting away from expansive arrangements featuring their friends, to their core 3 man line-up — both […]
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John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Double Six / Domino) Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Jason Lytle – Dept. of Disappearance (Anti-) Slam Dunk – Welcome to Miami [Sampler] (File Under: Music) Onuinu – Mirror Gazer (Bladen County / BadCopBadCop)
New Music from Bend Sinister
Today we bring you new music from Vancouver, B.C. band Bend Sinister. Small Fame is their newest album, and their first full-length in 4 years. The band formed in 2001, and since then they have churned out blisteringly fast prog-influenced songs, layered with frenetic keyboard riffs, guitar solos, and high energy-pop vocal melodies. As Exclaim comments, […]
John Cale – Pitchfork 5-10-15-20 & Filter Magazine Retrospective
John Cale‘s latest offering, Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood, showcases the artist flexing the accomplishments he’s achieved in his 40 year career span while still challenging himself. “The 70-year-old has a distinguished history filled with contributions that changed the course of popular music history, but he doesn’t dwell on his accomplishments. He keeps moving forward.” […]
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Artichoke – Etchy Sketchy Skies (Greeen Records) Yellow Red Sparks – Four Steps in Corsets (ORG Music) Earlimart – System Preferences (The Ship) Lianne La Havas – Is Your Love Big Enough? (Nonesuch) Jason Lytle – Dept. of Disappearance (Anti-)
New Music from Artichoke
Indie pop band Artichoke and its ringleader Timothy Sellers are known for a dozen years of quirky live shows and almost as many concept albums. Subjects range from the lives of scientists, bees, and an arkload of animals to Highland Park, their neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles. Artichoke’s newest album, Etchy Sketchy Skies, is a […]
Earlimart Going for Adds
For years, Earlimart have paired lush, lovely acoustic guitar songwriting with disenchantment. On their new album System Preferences, Earlimart refer to the music they formed on their six prior releases and touch on the disillusionment with and acceptance of: technology, complex relationships, and lost weekends. The band’s sonic dichotomy is similar to that of the […]
Lianne La Havas – Last Call with Carson Daly
Lianne La Havas‘ debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? continues to win music fans over. After making her television debut on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Carson Daly invited her to Last Call where she shared the story behind the first song she ever wrote and album favorite “Forget”. Watch the interview and […]
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Yellow Red Sparks – Four Steps in Corsets (ORG Music) Jason Lytle – Dept. of Disappearance (Anti-) Slam Dunk – Welcome to Miami Sampler (File Under: Music) John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Double Six / Domino) Onuinu – Mirror Gazer (Bladen County / Bad Cop Bad Cop) Brooklyn Brothers – Brooklyn Brothers […]
New Music from Earlimart
For years, Earlimart have paired lush, lovely acoustic guitar songwriting with disenchantment. On their new album System Preferences, Earlimart refer to the music they formed on their six prior releases and touch on the disillusionment with and acceptance of: technology, complex relationships, and lost weekends. The band’s sonic dichotomy is similar to that of the […]
