New York – Wisconsin’s PHOX have released a second track off their self-titled debut (June 24, Partisan Records) called “1936.” The bouncy and harmony-filled track is led by the warm, sultry vocals of frontwoman (and star-in-the-making) Monica Martin, while masterful multi-instrumentalists Matthew Holmen, Jason Krunnfusz, Matteo Roberts, Zach Johnston, and David Roberts contribute their signature
Chicago – From Alex Clare to Frank Ocean, electronica to indie-pop, modern music has been increasingly referencing good old 90s R&B. For those vintage-inspired acts out there – move over, cause ASTR is ready to take over the game with an R&B princess at the helm. Princess is indeed the right term for lead singer
Nashville – Spanish Gold made their network television debut on last night’s “Late Show with David Letterman” performing their new single “Out on the Street.” The song is from the trio’s acclaimed new album, South of Nowhere, which is out now on BMG/Del Mar Records. The supergroup features drummer Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket), guitarist Adrian Quesada (formerly of
Chicago – I said it before, and I’ll say it again: 2014 is the year of The Orwells! Soon everyone and their mom will know who they are thanks to their sophomore album Disgraceland, with a plethora of influences from 90s rock to flower folk. Disgraceland is “new old school” and will no doubt expose another generation of kids
New York – Dustin Prinz, is a one-man wonder out of Oklahoma, whose acoustic ballads betrays more passion than the average heart can hold. Prinz has been chipping away at his musical endeavors for most of his life, attuning himself to his craft with the same passion as he tackles life’s ups and downs. Dustin
New York – Saturday night’s showing at the Brooklyn Night Bazaar was like a circus brawl. The indoor-arcades, multiple bars, food trucks and craft vendors always lend a clattering backdrop for the venue’s weekly free concerts, and Saturday night was no exception. The ever-vibrant locale was the ideal environment for Yellow Ostrich, who mirrored the
Portland – Last March Parquet Courts cheekily posted a list on their blog that catalogued the myriad references to them as “slackers” in the press. Fifty-two entries in all, the quotes range from endearing (“the sort of bed-headed slackers you’d meet at a 90’s college party”) to paradoxical (“Brown and Savage might be slackers by
Los Angeles – The Head and the Heart have tirelessly toured the world in support of their lauded sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still, since its release in late 2013 on Sub Pop Records. The band is set to play at festivals suchas Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, as well as headlining shows at the legendary Hollywood Bowl,
London – After revealing the “jumper-pumping” video to current single ‘Reflective Skull’ late last week, Brisbane thrash-pop duo DZ Deathrays are pleased to announce their return to the UK this year with a string of live dates. The band with play at the prestigious Reading & Leeds festivals, while hitting the road with Band of
San Francisco – Not every day is a good day. Sometimes, there are unpleasant experiences that can gnaw at us, like being late in line at the post office or persistent nausea on the bus. Though they are often quite temporary, these mild instances of discomfort can feel like the world is ending. Yet these