Reading, UK is known for… Um well, I don’t really know what they’re known for. But, I know this, thank goodness they’ve birthed the band Tripwires. Their new song and video “Shimmer,” is fuzzed out and dour faced Indie rock. The band sounds like it was breastfed on Radiohead, Nirvana and some Silversun Pickups. The guitar on this particular track sounds reminiscent of Nirvana’s Heart Shaped Box, but no matter it still shines nonetheless. And vocalist/frontman Rhys Edwards leans into this song with a spirited melancholy, which contrasts perfectly to the swirling counterpoints of drum, bass and lead gossamer guitar. The song is taken from the bands soon to drop album Spacehopper courtesy of Frenchkiss Records. Look for the LP on June 17th (UK) June 18th (US). Peace. Continue reading “tripwires | shimmer”
crocodiles // teardrops guitar + premiere on npr + teaser video
San Diego-based post-punk purists or a just effing awesome rock band, the Crocodiles (Brandon Welchez & Charles Rowell) premiere their latest track Teardrops Guitar on NPR’s All Songs Considered. Hey, do they really “consider” all the damn songs? Sounds dubious to me, but whateva’. Anyway, the Crocodiles have also put together a teaser video for the band’s forthcoming release Crimes of Passion via Frenchkiss Records. The album drops August 20th, 2013. Peace. Continue reading “crocodiles // teardrops guitar + premiere on npr + teaser video”
local natives // heavy feet
SoCal-band Local Natives make good music, just check out their critically acclaimed Gorilla Manor (2010) for verification. Recently, the band released the first single “Heavy Feet,” taken from the forthcoming album release ‘Hummingbird‘ set to drop January 29th via Frenchkiss Records. The pre-order is available through iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “local natives // heavy feet”
passion pit // gossamer (npr’s first listen)
Are you jonsing for a taste of Passion Pit‘s new album Gossamer? Well, NPR’s First Listen is here to supply to you what you need. You can stream Gossamer in its entirety at NPR First Listen then leave a comment. After listening to the entire album I am so enamored with the R&B soaked “Constant Conversations” and it is definitely going on my seduction playlist. Also, after the jump I have track, “I’ll Be Alright” and the “Take A Walk” (Gold Fields Remix). Check for the official album release July 24th. You may also want to check out this great story about Passion Pit’s frontman Michael Angelakos on Pitchfork, its a good read. Peace.
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young man // fate
The sophomore release from Young Man, Vol. 1, is a seemingly effortless body of work. It is beautiful and dripping with the tranquil and the utterly melodic. As the 23-year-old Brooklyn singer/guitarist/songwriter Colin Caulfield readily demonstrates his prowess with well crafted and melodic songs. Listen and watch his video for the song, “Fate” and immerse yourself ear deep within its lush beauty. Vol. 1 is an album you’ll want to listen to more and more, so why don’t you give Young Man a try. In closing, I am also recommending Colin Caulfield’s Ideas Of Distance EP. Yes, it’s only 3 songs, but they’re much more here than 3 songs. Peace.