BestNewBands.com I have a really big crush on Minneapolis right now. I get butterflies in my stomach thinking of Twin Cities acts such as Atmosphere, The Goondas (check them out on bestnewbands.com), Zoo Animal, and, now, up-and-comers Phantom Tails. Phantom Tails’ influences cover basically the entire spectrum of music and then some—from Chopin to
We here at BestNewBand.com are so full of holiday cheer, we’re giving you a bonus holiday Weekend Playlist – just in time for Christmas! Hope you like it – and happy holidays from the BestNewBands.com staff! “Christmas Tree” – The Bewitched Hands 2011 will bring the US release of The Bewitched Hands’ debut LP, Birds
BestNewBands.com In the wake of featuring The Goondas on BNBTV Spotlight, I stumbled easily from link to link on to a ton of bands playing on the Minneapolis/Minnesota music scene. One of these bands was the glowing Gold Motel (actually from Chicago), who in this video prove their knowledge and mastery of a perfect pop
photo credit: Sherene Hilal Before we count down to 2011, we’re picking out some of the best songs of 2010. Which was your favorite? Vote now for your favorite song of 2010! “Rope” – ArpLine In an interview with Sherene Hilal, vocalist Sam Tyndall said, “‘Rope’ is one kind of sound that we like. We
Yesterday, I was able to talk on the phone with Christopher Mansfield, aka Fences. The Seattle-based singer-songwriter has put out some of my favorite records in the last two years: The Ultimate Puke EP and the Sara Quin (of Tegan & Sara)-produced Fences. Hot off the airplay of “Girls With Accents,” the rest of the
It’s Monday morning, and let’s face it- most Monday’s blow. Instant Monday fix it- and yes, there is indeed actually a remedy for the entire twenty-four hour time slot. Follow these steps. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.00. 1. Head to your local music shop- or itunes depending on your preference. 2. Very
With headlining acts such as MGMT and Gogol Bordello, the last thing on a concertgoer’s mind is renewable energy. However, sustainability and music aren’t totally unrelated: as support for eco-friendly practices grows, so does the number of retailers and event organizers scrambling to meet consumer demand. Here’s a look at five major music festivals that
When people hear Craigslist experiences, they only think of the gloom and doom that could occur from these chance meetings. But fortunately for Queens, New York-based Freelance Whales, the results couldn’t have gone more swimmingly. The band’s name is derived from lead singer Judah Dadone’s near death experience when he nearly drowned during his childhood
When I looked at Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide lineup- I was pretty amped on most of it, and I did a little happy dance (literally- their music makes you happy dance) when I saw Casiokids included amidst several other great bands! I was slightly familiar with their electropop music when I went to check out
Deadman is literally THE perfect chill out, relaxin’ all maxin’ all cool kind of music. Think Dirty Sweet with a whole hell of a lot more 70s folk fused into it. It’s completely clear that the 70’s rock era really played a major part in the making of music for Deadman’s frontman Steven Collins. Though