The Cure - “The Only One (Mix 13)”

The Cure (AKA one of the best bands in the world) will be releasing a new single on the 13th of every month leading up to their new album on September 13th. The as-of-yet untitled record will be their 13th effort and the first single, “The Only One” was released today. Head on over to [...]

Doves?!

Oh Doves, where have you gone? The Last Broadcast was such a brilliant album. Some Cities had its moments, but since then you’ve been MIA!
I hear rumblings all the time that you’re working on your “fourth LP” but still nothing.
Let’s get with the program boys. I’ve been waiting a long-ass time for some new music [...]

Bedtime – “Black Party Hats”

Check out the track “Black Party Hats” by Lexington, Kentucky-based band Bedtime. I recently received a copy of their self-titled album and have been really digging it. Keep your eyes out for them, I think they’re very promising…

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Head on over to their MySpace page to hear more.

The National: A Skin, A Night

Can’t wait for this…

This Is Why the Music Business is Fucked Up

One of my all-time favorite bands, James, have just released their new album Hey Ma after a several year hiatus. I’ve purchased every album the band has ever put out and Hey Ma was to be no exception. Unfortunately, the record is not available in the United States and probably won’t be until the Fall [...]

Hello Tokyo

Hello Tokyo is one of those bands that I’ve heard of, but never really was familiar with their music. When I received a promo of the new record, I was very anxious to have a listen and see what they were all about. After only one listen I was hooked and knew right away this [...]

E (of Eels) Solo on BBC Radio

E, the frontman for one of my favorite bands Eels, recently did an acoustic performance of a few songs on BBC Radio…
“Birds”
 
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“Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues”

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“Ugly Love”

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Death Cab For Cutie - “Cath…”

As you anxiously count down the May 13th release of Death Cab’s new album Narrow Stairs, here’s a lovely acoustic rendition of “Cath…” which recently premiered on a BBC interview & live performance with the band. The first single “I Will Possess Your Heart” is also for sale at iTunes to even further satiate your [...]

Volume 1 – She & Him

The minute I heard that Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward were teaming up for an album I was delighted. Normally, the thought of actor-turned-singer throws up a warning flag, but not with Zooey. She’s always had this indie-darling aura around her and she’s always been one of my favorite characters on Weeds (one of the [...]

Body of War

Sire Records will be releasing Body of War on March 18th, a double-disc anti-war album featuring such artists as Bright Eyes, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Eddie Vedder, Kimya Dawson and a slew of others.
Tracklist:
Disc 1
“Hero’s Song” - Brendan James
“American Terrorist” - Lupe Fiasco
“Light Up Ya Lighter” - Michael Franti & Spearhead
“Guerilla Radio” - Rage Against [...]