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Introducing: The Features
If you’re from the Southeast region or are familiar with Kings of Leon’s touring partners, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard something from The Features. The Nashville band have made a pretty big name for themselves over the past few years in the UK and are starting to become a trend within the Nashville [...]
Mean Creek Hit the Road In Support of The Sky (or the Underground)
Four-piece Bostonian band Mean Creek are taking to the East Coast for a few dates in December to promote their second album, The Sky (or the Underground) (Old Flame Records). Originally assembled in 2006 by singer/guitarists Chris Keene and Aurore Ounjian, Mean Creek derive their name from what sounds like a possibly terrifying 2004 film. [...]
Free Music: Sean Bones
Sean Bones: A carefree spirit who brings an infused mix of rock, pop, and reggae. The track “Visions” is Bones’ official Halloween single.
Preview: “Visions”
First Impression: A quirky track found on everyone’s Halloween party playlists.
Listen To: When doing the Monster Mash becomes a little too routine.
»Save It: “Visions”
Will Hoge Featured on Mountain Stage Broadcast
Beginning next Friday you can catch Will Hoge live and in the comfort of your own home during the Mountain Stage Radio Show with Larry Groce. Each week, Mountain Stage records a live two-hour concert highlighting five artists from various genres of music, then broadcasts the show for those of us who couldn’t make it [...]
Strict Joy, The Swell Season
You could almost call Strict Joy, the new LP from the Swell Season, an album out of time, dwelling in steep ’70s soul while sounding thoroughly modern in production and songcraft.
Album Reviews: The Swell Season, Awesome New Republic, Tegan and Sara
»Album Reviews For Release Date: 10.27.09
by Joshua Krage
It’s time for candy and costumes, but the only thing scary about this week’s new music is how good some of these albums are, and I’m not saying that for the (candy-)corny joke’s sake. That new Swell Season album is jaw-dropping, the new Tegan and Sara redeems their [...]
Introducing: Freelance Whales
Freelance Whales are just as much of a collection of five interesting individuals as they are a collection of interesting instruments. (Banjos and synthesizers and glockenspiels, oh my!) The band formed just last year, but with a strong musical union that remains apparent throughout their songs, it seems as if they’re already out of the [...]
Third Man Records Releases The Dead Weather’s “I Cut Like a Buffalo” on Vinyl
Third Man Records does a good job of keeping the 7″ vinyl a relevant musical accessory and steps it up a notch by making it a relevant piece of art as well. This time around, Third Man Records brings you The Dead Weather‘s third single, “I Cut Like a Buffalo,” with a special cover of [...]
Motion City Soundtrack Reveal New Single From My Dinosaur Life
We mentioned an ominous counter on Motion City Soundtrack‘s website last week. The countdown is over and we now know exactly why it was there in the first place. Was it worth the wait?
If you’ve visited the band’s website then you’ll know that My Dinosaur Life is the official name for their upcoming album. You’ll [...]
Album Reviews: Maps, Flight of the Conchords, Sufjan Stevens
»Album Reviews For Release Date: 10.20.09
by Joshua Krage
Looks like release season is slowing down a bit in anticipation of upcoming surefire X-Mas retail sellers, but this week still has some juggernaut-sized new music for your ears to feast upon. I even found a Christmas album that’s not ear-splitting and even manages to make profanity enjoyable. [...]