London - METZ, who, not long ago, rocked hard at California’s TBD Fest, have just released a new single titled, “Spit You Out.” This new track comes off the band’s powerful sophomore album, II (due out May 4, 2015 via Sub Pop Records). Alongside the release of new music, METZ’s 2015 North American and European tour in support of II has
Chicago – U.K. songstress Nadine Shah first grabbed the attention of music lovers with her critically acclaimed debut Love Your Dum And Mad (Apollo Records). She was compared to PJ Harvey and dubbed the female Nick Cave – even though she hadn’t listened much to the two – and was applauded for her honest and
New York – What For?, the newest record from indie soul artist, Toro y Moi (known offstage as Chazwick Bradley Bundick), is out today via Carpark Records. Toro y Moi is currently in Europe for a final show in London tomorrow night, but, will be back in the U.S. just a few days from now for his
Portland – For the first time, Swear and Shake brought their self-proclaimed “Big Hook Americana” sound here. The band were playing as a trio at Doug Fir on Saturday, since drummer Ben Goldstein is not accompanying them on their current tour with Bronze Radio Return. The band was then comprised of original members Kari Spieler
Los Angeles – When the infectiously catchy “Weekend” debuted last year, Portland-based Priory gained an overwhelming awareness in the blogsphere. It really put longtime friends Brandon Rush and Kyle Sears on the map despite already releasing their debut album back in 2011 on a small label. The change of style into the realm of dance-pop/electro-rock
Nashville – Both heartfelt and heartbreaking, the latest from the U.K. sister act The Staves is a triumph of both artistry and emotion. Best New Bands interviewed the band a while back, before the release of their full-length debut, but even then the band was gaining significant traction. If I Was (via Nonesuch Records) follows
New York – All Your Favorite Bands, the forthcoming new album from Dawes, the Los Angeles-based quartet, is slated for release on June 2. David Rawlings, of Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, TN, sat in the producer’s chair for this fourth installment – a benchmark that simultaneously represents a sophomore release from the band, off Dawes’s own
New York - Ben Howard, the widely popular singer-songwriter from South Devon, England is preparing to get back out to his U.S. fans. The highly acclaimed musician (who packed Chicago’s Riviera and LA’s El Rey Theatre this past February and November respectively,) has just announced a batch of tour dates to take place this autumn. Below, fans will find information on
New York – Max Hershenow and Lizzy Plapinger, who make up MS MR (pronounced “miz mister”), the self-described soul fuzz and electroshock duo, have returned with a fresh track! The all-new single is titled “Painted” and comes off their imminent sophomore record, expected to be released this July via Columbia Records. The sonically scintillating new song will
Austin – “Excellent choice,” said Charlie Salt, bass player for Blossoms, when he saw The Zombies playing on my Spotify. It wasn’t a coincidence—before our interview I had been double-checking my suspicion that The Zombies were a primary source for Blossoms’ music. (Ed., Best New Bands’ interview with Blossoms took place during last month’s SXSW.)