Dan Melchior Plays ‘The Grays’ is the title of the singer/songwriter’s new album due out this month on Ever/Never. Sometimes music is made that is not beautiful, but which expresses emotions and a depth of feeling in a way no other medium can. Following the tragic death of his wife, Letha Rodman Melchior, after a long, long battle against cancer, the first track from this record does … Continue reading Dan Melchior Plays ‘The Greys’
A day late perhaps, but none the worse for all that. Our collection from the past seven days includes ten new tracks from Bleached, Andy Shauf, Julianna Barwick and the welcome returns of both Big Deal and Virginia Wing. Bleached – Sour Candy Andy Shauf – The Magician Cat’s Eyes – Drag Big Deal – Say Yes Virginia Wing – Rhonda Margo Price – Hurtin’ (On The … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
After two albums of highly contagious garage-tinged indie rock Oklahoma’s BRONCHO are back with their third album Double Vanity, (due out May 27). This time it is a record that finds the band slowing into a darker and hazier groove – a sleeker, plusher sound, a place bright with the polished gleam of chrome and bleached white sunlight. Think suburban shopping mall wastelands, glazed eyes, dead grass, … Continue reading BRONCHO Announce New Album
Loving this track of blurry, slacker-psych-pop from Stockholm quartet Magic Potion. Milk is the first single taken from forthcoming long player Pink Gum. It is a gem of irresistible melody and sweetly laconic vocals that combine to create a utopia of hazy, blissed out euphoria. Wonderful. Listen below. Order from Bandcamp here. Continue reading Magic Potion – Milk
Baltimore-based Great American Canyon Band (who made our 2015 end of year lists) will be releasing their debut LP Only You Remain on April 8 via Six Degrees Records. They’ve shared the brilliant Undertow, an epic of yearning Americana and cinematic shoegazing guitars that combine to stunning effect. Listen here. Continue reading Great American Canyon Band – Undertow
Eagulls have announced details of the release of a new single, Skipping, from their forthcoming second album, Ullages. It is another bleakly pulsating slab of post-punk gristle and glory, although its dark heart is shot through with shards of piercing, melodic intent. Which all means we like it very much. And you should to… Skipping, recorded at Continue reading More From Eagulls
Alpenglow is a band intensely influenced by its surroundings. They made their 2014 EP, Chapel, while living in a ramshackle house in a Vermont mountain town, population 588, once home to Robert Frost. After moving to Brooklyn, Alpenglow’s music gained an urgency and intensity that wasn’t there before. Their focus shifted to beats, grooves, tones, and colors. They started using synthesizers and bought a drum … Continue reading Alpenglow Release Callisto
Here is Palehound’s excellent new video for Molly. It follows the surreal (and slightly tragic) story of EggGuy, and the woman who eventually eats him. Continue reading New Video: Palehound – Molly
Another bumper round-up of new releases for you this morning. From the return of The Kills to Sturgill Simpson to the always brilliant Black Mountain by way of BEAK>. Ten new tracks – enjoy! Sturgill Simpson – Brace For Impact (Live A Little) Black Mountain – Florian Saucer Attack BEAK> – Timeshare Mitski – Your Best American Girl The Kills – Doing It To Death Fear Of Men – … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Angel O is the latest single from Neighbors’ upcoming long player Very Rare Expensive Jewelry. It is another expertly crafted slice of catchy-as-hell, indie-artrock that jerks and writhes like the fish on the end of a line, as crunchy, dueling guitars bounce back and forth between the left and right channels. It sits somewhere between Talking Heads and Killing Joke’s Wardance! Resistance is futile… Stream … Continue reading More From Neighbors
The Mad Mackerel 