San Francisco – It doesn’t seem like The Tallest Man On Earth is planning to settle down anytime soon. The ramblin’ man persona singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson cultivated back in 2008 with his full-length debut Shallow Grave holds just as strongly on his latest effort Dark Bird Is Home. That’s not to say his sound hasn’t
Brooklyn – Local duo Weeknight, formed in 2012 and comprised of Andy Simmons and Holly MacGibbon, have been on tour across the East Coast promoting two new singles “In The Dust” and “California,” which culminated in a release party for the physical cassette tape of the two tracks, out on Dead Stare Records, at Union
Chicago – Over the last several years, Nashville’s music scene has been reborn. The city that was once known as a Country Mecca has now become the new hub for modern music, from punk and garage rock to indie and pop. It’s become the home for big dogs like Kings of Leon, Jack White, and
London – Anti-folk revivalists, The Milk Carton Kids, release their new album, Monterey, through Anti- on May 18, 2015. The two years since their breakthrough album, The Ash & Clay have been significant ones for the band; gaining recognition that has included a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Folk Album’ and winning ‘Group of the Year’ at the 2014 Americana Music Awards.
New York - Courtney Barnett’s debut album, which was released in March on Mom+Pop Music, has taken the music world by storm. Critics are hailing the Melbourne-based artist as one of the most important songwriters of her generation. Those who have never seen these songs performed now have their chance with Barnett and her band, The Courtney Barnetts,
Austin – Cherub takes the stage skipping, grinning, waving, apparently thrilled to be there. It’s just Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber wielding guitar, bass and talkbox, no drum kit in sight, and you get the impression that you’re watching a couple of best buddies. Except for being perfectly competent musicians, they play like they took
Los Angeles – Upon the release of their very first single, “Best of Friends,” Palma Violets were bestowed with what could be regarded as both a blessing and a curse. The song blew up in the United Kingdom, instantly making them one of their country’s most recognizable rock acts; it also put tremendous pressure on
New York - Skin, the new EP from British songwriter and piano prodigy, Rae Morris, had its title track recently featured on E!’s hit series, The Royals, on May 3, 2015. A second cut from the release, “For You” was featured on last night’s episode as well. The EP just came out in the US on April 28, 2015 via Atlantic
Los Angeles – (Publisher’s Note: We have a winner.) Mystery Skulls is playing The Echoplex in Los Angeles this Friday and Best New Bands has two tickets to give away. Touring in support of his breakthrough debut album Forever, Mystery Skulls (the stage name for Luis Dubuc) has been playing shows and winning fans all over
Los Angeles – West Palm Beach, Florida surf-rock auteurs Surfer Blood have arrived with their follow up to 2013’s Pythons. The band has turned a new leaf by leaving their major label (Warner Bros. Records) and heading back to their D.I.Y. roots by signing with indie label Joyful Noise Recordings. However, an unfortunate situation has