The folk/lo-fi duo from The Mountain Goats just recently released a new record last week, gaining a lot of praise and recognition from major publications and critics, but from fans and first time listeners alike. The album is called “Heretic Pride” and how the title may suggest, it’s a much deeper album, dwelling into the profane world and as always with John Darnielle’s work, very strong lyrically. “Sax Rohmer #1” is Heretic Pride’s opener and…
The danish synth pop duo The Raveonettes are at the center of the indie/electronica scene this week, once with the release of their latest record “Lust Lust Lust”; a return to their roots, reminiscing the dirtier sound of their 2002 debut Whip It On. Fuzzy, darkish, simmering, shimmering and reclusive, Lustx3 brings back the retro girl groups from a few decades ago and surf guitar outfits, in rock’n’roll. Lust Lust Lust is out now via…
Artist name: Xiu Xiu Album name: Women as Lovers Label: Kill Rock Stars Gender: Art Rock/Experimental Rock Release date: January 29, 2008 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: www.xiuxiu.org Something I always appreciate in a good musician is originality, better yet actually uniqueness. A rare quality these days, in a time of piracy, digital mastering and plagiarism of retro musical values. The San Fransisco experimentalists, however, don’t fall in the last category, their different and being different isn’t…
The Minneapolis based Tapes ‘n Tapes created a whirlwind in the indie community, back in 2006, with their critical acclaimed debut record The Loon, that brought them comparisons with the likes of Pixies and Pavement. Now, at their sophomore release, titled “Walk It Off,” the band plan to live up to their growing fan base expectations and deliver from all points of view. “Hang Them All,” the first single, has recently been released as a…
You’ve all gotta remember Spoon’s keepon video for their single “Don’t You Evah,” in which the little dancin’ robot got to stroll all over Tokyo, while some fun band cameos were pupping out all over the video. Now another video of the song has surfaced, this time more human, featuring footage of live performances by the band, places they’ve been on tour and stuff like that, all mixed in with some strange cinematography technique, including…
HIJK is a three piece indie/art rock band, that just recently came under my radar and left a pleasant impression. Following up the release of the The Pen And The Letter, HIJK has completed a self produced music video to compliment its new single “Paper Boat.” In the video HIJK matches its exuberant power rock to the noir-like story of two masked robbers raiding the home of a tech-hungry evil wizard. Towards the climax of…
Artist name: Hot Chip Album name: Made In The Dark Label: EMI Gender: Electronic Indie/Pop Release date: February 4, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.hotchip.co.uk The electro pop Londoners from [tag]Hot Chip[/tag] have always struck me as your typical smart asses and I simply love them for that. Their awesome blend of smart and humorous knack has always made them terribly appealing to me and since their epic 2006 breakthrough, The Warning, I’ve been a fan….
[tag]Missy Higgins[/tag], the talented singer, that shocked all of Australia with her stunning debut is now ready to release her sophomore record, titled “On A Clear Night” in the US as well, after it first debuted in Down Under last year. The album retains the same irresistible melodies and piercing lyrics, which made The Sound of White, Australia’s best selling album in 2005, however, with a new spin, thanks to a improved production by Mitchell…
A lot of hype’s been hovering around NY’s indie quartet, [tag]Vampire Weekend[/tag], that apparently just came out of the blue and now’s everywhere on the air waves. It’s true, though, that their a talent group of musicians, fact attested by a lot of appreciation, from behalf of recognized publications, not just ours. What most of you don’t probably know, however, is that the band’s name was borrowed from, frontman, Ezra Koenig’s amateur film of the…
Probably Kentucky’s most fine group of rock musicians, at present date, five piece [tag]My Morning Jacket[/tag] will be broadcasted on Current TV. Tune in now to Current TV to catch a glimpse of My Morning Jacket’s special performance with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra at last year’s Lollapalooza through the eyes of their fans during a one-of-a-kind “All Eyes On.” Current’s collaborative program enlisted the help of the band and their fans to shoot footage…
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