Too Funny To Laugh Chicago psychedelic-rockers Le Tour may call its track “Too Funny To Laugh” a demo, but most indie circles would just write it off as quality lo-fi. What makes this song so unique is the dirty and distorted bass guitar. It’s as delicious to the ears as a hot sloppy Joe. A little […]
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Obedear With the release of its fourth song “Obedear” and announcement of it’s debut album Shrines, synth-pop duo Purity Ring has moved their status from buzz to full-on quake. On the new track, Megan James’ innocent yet intoxicating vocals sort of duet with the dark, sinister, hip-hop-inspired instrumentation. It brings goth to the club. Shrines will […]
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Nostalgic Feel 16-year-old singer/songwriter Noah Kittinger (aka Bedroom) is largely inspired by artists like Youth Lagoon and Beach Fossils. As you might suspect, because the name sure doesn’t hide it, Kittinger crafts and records all of his music in his bedroom. It’s a safe zone, a place where he can control what gets seen and heard. […]
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There’s No Stopping Me With the slogan “as fast as we can” and the music to back it up, Chicago’s Vamos has the potential to be a young force within the music world. The group’s tune “There’s No Stopping Me” has a little something for all of you indie rockers. Just as you are charmed by its […]
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So Lucky Under the name Dana Buoy, Dana Janssen will release his debut solo album Summer Bodies on May 8th. If you remember, we posted “Call to Be,” the album’s first single, back in February. The track introduced us to the artists new, self-proclaimed genre tropicore, and although we still may not know what it means, it […]
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Everything Is (Neutral Milk Hotel cover) After Marty Crandall was fired from his former band The Shins, he quickly reunited with good friend and ex-bandmate NealLangford. The two of them are now recording under the name Sad Baby Wolf, with bandmates Jason Ward, Sean McCullough and Marty’s brother Maury. An EP will release sometime in the near future. […]
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Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) (Arcade-Fire-cover) Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun’s cover of “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels),” a song from Arcade Fire’s album Funeral, is simply beautiful. Stripping away everything except for her voice and acoustic guitar, she allows the melody and lyrics to be truly appreciated. “I’ve always seen a challenge and a fascination in peeling out a great melody […]
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Jacket Weather “If you like janging out to jangly bangers then get down on it,” states Chicago surf pop-punk band Merlin Wall. These dudes just released a new six-song sophomore album titled Party at the Docks on April 6th, and it is 100% free and delicious. A download is available at the group’s Bandcamp page. To get a taste […]
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58th St. Fingers Earlier this year, one-man psych-pop bedroom artist Gap Dream (Gabe Fulvimar) released its self-titled debut album on Burger Records. The song “58th St. Fingers” is the album’s opening track and first single. The lyrics, “We used to have so much fun. We used to lay around in the sun. I feel like I’m living […]
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Zero Dark Thirty It has been about five years since underground hip-hop artist Aesop Rock released his last full-length solo album, None Shall Pass. Yesterday, the artist announced his new album Skelethon, which will release July 10th, and gave away a free download of the album’s first single “Zero Dark Thirty.” Let’s just say, Aesop Rock […]
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Resuscitate Wintersleep is a Canadian indie-rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. On June 12th, the band will release Hello Hum, its fifth full-length album. “Resuscitate,” the album’s new single, is the first new music we’ve heard from the group since it’s 2010 release, New Inheritors.
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I Wonder Who She’s Kissing Now The song “I Wonder Who She’s Kissing Now” is an early 1960’s throwback by San Diego indie-pop duo TV Girl. As its title might suggest, this track is themed around young, unrequited love. One listen and you will surely be humming this song all day. If you like TV Girl’s sound, the duo […]
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