On the Radar: Hemmingbirds
Hemmingbirds make electric and acoustic indie rock, and they do it well. The Chicago four-piece’s debut LP, Death Wave, is refined yet audacious, displaying intriguing compositions, intricate acoustic guitar, charming […]
Monthly Archives: June 2011
The New 06.28.11
This week “the New” features tracks from Centro-Matic, Hooded Fang, Black Whales, John Maus, and others: Centro-Matic – Only In My Double Mind [mp3] (from Candidate Waltz, out now) Hooded Fang […]
On the Radar: Arundel
“A Deep Freeze” is a new single from Arundel, the musical persona of Lucas Arundell, an electronica artist from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He is a writer/producer who frequently collaborates […]
Friday Free Feature: Calisota
Today’s free feature is EP from Calisota. Formerly the bass player for Swedish band Jeniferever, Olle Bilius makes expansive, impressionistic music that is similar to Radiohead and Godspeed, You Black […]
“The New” – Ocracoke Edition 6.23.11
As I was fortunate enough to be at the beach with the family this week, I missed posting “The New”. Here’s what I’ve been able to dig up upon my return: […]
On the Radar:To Disappear
I did not realize To Disappear would grow on me as they have, but I’m a sucker for Morrissey-esque croons, especially when laid atop a counterpoint of chugging guitar, so I […]
Sunday Ramblings & Considerations 6.19.11
In this edition: Brian Eno to release new album, meet the Big Cats, videos. Brian Eno & Rick Holland Release Drums Between the Bells Producer/”Non-musician”/Ambient Visionary Brian Eno has been […]
On the Radar: Simodo Dragons
The first three tag words for this album on bandcamp.com are “freak,” “folk,” and “Scotland,” and frankly that is all you need to know about Simodo Dragons. However, since my […]
Friday Free Feature: Nathan Edwin – Willow Spillow
Nathan Edwin produces bare and vital acoustic music with beautifully layered arrangements, intimate & inimitable vocals, and vivid lyrics. His compositions evoke the inventiveness and breadth of Bob Dylan and the intensity […]
On the Radar: arrange
The musician(s) in arrange want you to listen to their music – three albums are available for free on bandcamp (with vinyl also available for a modest fee). (Click here […]
