ALASKALASKA are the latest to add their own distinct art rock stamp to the scene in London. Between Everything Everything and Dutch Uncles, they are in good company. Their debut single, “Bitter Winter.” is intoxicating and infectious, incorporating quasi-nonsense phrases into the rhythm such as, “why do cats purr under the sun?” or “my voice is made of lithium.” The video conveys some of this … Continue reading ALASKALASKA – “Bitter Winter”
CHUCK uses layered acrylic paint, something typically associated with still works of art, to animate a video that celebrates even the simplest forms of dance. “Cherry Tree” appears on his latest album, Frankenstein Songs for the Grocery Store, out this Friday. Celebrate the occasion at the record release show at Secret Robot Project in Brooklyn that night. Event details. Frankenstein Songs for the Grocery Store by CHUCK Continue reading
shemakesmusic-uk: The Duke Spirit – ‘Houses’ Source: SoundCloud / thedukespirit Continue reading
Get out all your frustration as you shout along to “Demon” by MAGS, a Buffalo-based rock band. The single will appear on their forthcoming eponymous LP, out 9/8 on Admirable Traits Records. Continue reading
Lazy Day confront that awkward feeling when you don’t even recognize yourself. Source: SoundCloud / Lost Map Continue reading
Don’t let joyless responsibilities distract you from your dreams. Alex Lahey takes her own advice in the clip for her single, “Every Day’s the Weekend.” This track appears on her upcoming LP, I Love You Like A Brother, out 10/6 on Dead Oceans. Pre-order. Continue reading
Relatable lonesome bedroom pop. Source: SoundCloud / Bunny Continue reading
Midnight Faces have just released the single “Devils Money” for Dangerbird Records’ singles club MICRODOSE. This rollicking number is the first new music we’ve heard from them since their intoxicating Heavenly Bodies LP from last year, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Dangerbird Records Continue reading
polyvinylrecords: The new Palehound video for “Room” is pretty dang incredible. In fact, I’m going to go ahead and say it’s the best video on the internet, at this very moment. Sorry to all the other videos out there, but you honestly need to step up your game. Illustrated and animated by Rozalina Burkova. Watch the whole thing below and read more about how Palehound’s Ellen … Continue reading
Gentle, trusting indie rock. Source: SoundCloud / Cathedrals ‡ Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 