Los Angeles – New Zealand singer-songwriter Hollie Fullbrook is currently on tour in North America, playing songs from her new album Brightly Painted One, out now on Flying Nun Records. NPR premiered the video which was shot, directed and even edited by Neil Finn while the two were touring together in Europe last month. Bob Boilen writes
Los Angeles – Tame Impala has released Live Versions, an album of songs selected from a 2013 Chicago Tame Impala concert on Interscope Records. Chief songwriter Kevin Parker chose the 9 tracks for the record based on how different the live versions are from the album versions. Parker’s goal was to give fans something they
New York – Perfume Genius is the moniker of Seattle’s own singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas. Since his debut, this soloist’s tracks have crashed through playlists with unforgiving, tidal might. But Hadreas’ power is neither loud nor sonically invasive. Rather, his work carries a message that’s both apt and vital. With melodically demure ballads, this is a
New York – The Black Angels are excited to announce that their new offering Clear Lake Forest is out now via Blue Horizon. Clear Lake Forest saw a limited vinyl release on Record Store Day, but the 7-track set sees a much wider release today in a variety of formats, including 12″ clear vinyl, CD and
Los Angeles – What a debut! Alvvays’ self-titled record is a 9-track, lo-fi haze that is perfect for a joyride down the coastline. The strong and sentimental indie-pop has fanciful guitar breakdowns and vocals from lead singer Molly Rankin that are so fluffy they’re almost too good to be true. The Canadian five-piece has completed
Seattle – The indie electro-pop rockers of The Night Terrors of 1927, alongside headliners Magic Man, played to a sold-out crowd at The Crocodile Café, where the all-ages audience danced and sang along all night. The Night Terrors of 1927, a new band from Los Angeles, is a project fronted by Jarrod Gorbel, formerly of
New York – Never Hungover Again is a punk rock gem and, as most great albums are, perhaps too short for how good it is. Each song stays under the usual three minute mark, but despite its length, the record doesn’t skimp on narrative or depth. The album’s opening track, “Christmas Card”, is a charming song
Chicago – Saturday, Saturday, Saturday! Are you singing a little Elton? I was during day two of Pitchfork Festival. Right from the start, I was feeling it, thanks to one of my favorite local bands- but there were plenty of other new artists who kept Saturday rocking well into the evening. Chicago boys Twin Peaks
Portland – There really is something special about seeing a musician experience a rebirth, taking the essentials of his craft and adding a daring splash of vitality to the mix. Portland musician Benjamin Tyler has been involved in the Portland music scene for a while, recording and playing shows under the name Stepkid. He has
New York – Williamsburg’s Baby’s All Right is a unique venue. Part restaurant, part bar and part music hall, it played the perfect host for Brooklyn’s genre-defying group Landlady. This Tuesday, to celebrate the release of the band’s newest album Upright Behavior, Landlady took the stage after opening acts Celestial Shore and Shy Hunters. Before doors