Braids, the Canadian experimental pop group who releasedNative Speaker in 2011, have reinvented themselves in the making of their second full length. Countless late-night drives have steered their attention towards new techno and house genres, deepening their appreciation of electronic based music. This curiosity has taken Braids from the rich, effects laden balance of Native
British surfer/songsmith Ben Howard has a dark but alluring sound, airy and beachy, sometimes folky yet sometimes poppy. His debut release, Every Kingdom hit top 10 in the UK and has been making serious waves since its April release here in the states via Universal Republic. The single ‘Only Love’ captures Howard’s broad range of musical and
Vancouver, BC quartet Yukon Blonde has announced a North American tour with The Jezabels in support of its sophomore LP, Tiger Talk, out now on Dine Alone (Tokyo Police Club, Neon Indian, City And Colour). Starting October 1 in San Diego, the month long tour sees the band through the Midwest and up and down the East
Nashville-based super-rock duo JEFF The Brotherhood have confirmed tours of Europe and the U.S. in support of their Warner Bros. Records debut album Hypnotic Nights, which was released July 17th. Brothers Jake (guitars, vocals) and Jamin Orrall (drums), owners/operators of their own infinitely cool Infinity Cat Recordings, have been rocking the globe relentlessly for the past few
After releasing their third album “Worship” on Dead Oceans, A Place To Bury Strangers have announced they will be bringing their ear-splitting, mind-blowing show back to the U.K.. Full dates are: SEPT 12 – BRIGHTON, KOMEDIA SEPT 13 – CAMBRIDGE, JUNCTION 2 SEPT 14 – SHEFFIELD, QUEEN’S SOCIAL CLUB SEPT 16 – MANCHESTER, RUBY LOUNGE
Canto comes to The Mint on July 16th. A family affair, the band consists of three brothers. Their music is heavily influenced by the 60’s and 70’s and takes you back to the psychedelic undertones of Led Zepplin and The Who, while exhibiting a refreshing originality in their writing. Here’s a video of their first
Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Presents and Starr Hill Presents are excited to announce the lineup for the Outside Lands Night Shows. For fans who haven’t had their fill of music after an incredible day in Golden Gate Park, the festival has taken over four San Francisco venues – The Independent, California Academy of Sciences, Rickshaw
The Raveonettes are excited to premiere their first single “She Owns The Streets” – from their upcoming album “Observator” out September 11th on Vice Records – on Pitchfork. Check it out here: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13849-she-owns-the-streets/ Click here to download “She Owns The Streets.” Inspired by their surroundings, The Raveonettes have always been able to capture the experiences and emotions
IO ECHO is Ioanna Gika and Leopold Ross. Currently putting the finishing touches on their debut album which combines grand songs with unique textures such as Japanese koto harps and Chinese violins, the band have created towering tracks with a distinctive sound early listeners have been calling “the leaders of Grunge Goth” and “New Orientalism.”
Danish rebel-pop duo Reptile Youth has premiered a new video for ‘Black Swan Born White‘(S.C.U.M Remix). ‘Black Swan Born White’ accompanies the new single the band recently released on hfn music (Kasper Bjørke, Trentemøller) and follows their first ever single ‘Speeddance.’ The track sees the duo expand its sound towards a grandiose post-punk pop. Already a live favorite at their