In 2009, songwriters Keith Waggoner and Josh Caldwell decided to begin a musical endeavor together while both playing in Les Blanks. As a duo, the Los Angeles-based musicians released Heavy Hands, a digital-only EP, in 2011. Though the debut was well-received, it wasn’t until the following year that Holy Folk took the form it’s in today. The two-piece
Jim Vermillion and Nick Krivchenia have been making music together for several years, and on June 11, the duo is releasing its debut, self-titled album, Armed With Legs. To celebrate its release, we’re proud to premiere the Seattle-based two-piece’s first official music video for “Little Sinner”. The video documents the evening of a quirky accordionist as he waits eagerly
Nothing is more fitting from a Los Angeles trio that self-describes itself as “West Coast Love Fuzz” and “Flower Punk” than a music video that looks like it came straight out of the ‘80s, and today we are excited to premiere Cotillon’s “Talk To Her,” off the band’s upcoming White Roses EP. Directed by David
Stroik has been receiving praise for his charmingly lo-fi bedroom recordings, and today we are excited to premiere “James,” the third single from the North Carolina-based songwriter. Where his previously released songs featured quaint keyboard sounds, this track centers on vigorously strummed guitar chords and robotic drum machines/claps. “’James,’ is a gesture of home for
Up in the Pacific Northwest, clouds and rain make up the majority of the weather, and though it can be dreary, it can also make for some inspired songwriting. That mood and feeling the rain produces in some is an excellent tool, not to mention the excuse to stay inside the studio and write/record while
We generally premiere MP3s and music videos on BestNewBands.com, but today we are ecstatic to present you loyal readers with an exclusive full stream of The Hectors’ debut full-length, Her Dark Majesty. With a split 7” single and 5-song EP already under their belts, the Los Angeles-based indie rockers have built up a good
Today marks our inaugural mp3 premiere, and we are excited to announce it is from Los Encantados. The Brooklyn-based six-piece recently released its third and final installment of an EP series entitled, The Same Damned Soul, and has been busy working on new songs to comprise a debut full-length, which is slated for a Spring
For this video, RACES teamed up with director Edward Chase Masterson, who directed their previous music video for Big Broom. The band is excited to premiere the video for Lies on Noisey / Vice. Click Here To Watch ‘Lies’ Wade Ryff of RACES says, “It was sort of surreal shooting this video for a number of reasons.
Announce SXSW Schedule US Spring Tour Dates With Blouse, Doldrums and Young Magic I LOVE YOU, IT’S COOL Out April 3rd On Dead Oceans / Hometapes Now Available for Pre-Order After playing a secret show in New York last week, Bear in Heaven are officially back in business and ready to hit the road. What better