Best New Bands » New Rock Band https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 The Rubens Shine at the Teragram Ballroom https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-rubens-shine-teragram-ballroom/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-rubens-shine-teragram-ballroom/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2016 07:02:07 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=29584 Los Angeles – In the vast range of artists’ popularity (your local garage band being the low point and U2 being the high point), there is a sweet spot right in the middle that bands like The Rubens occupy. These groups are popular enough to bring a dedicated following to every show, giving each performance an exhilarating feeling

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  1. Sam Margin Of The Rubens Talks Hoops Chicago – Australian rockers The Rubens are set to release sophomore album Hoops this March, in the U.S. In 2012, the five-piece, comprised of the three Margin brothers, Zaac (guitar), Sam (vocals/guitar), and Elliott (keyboards), and long-time friends Scott Baldwin (drums) and William...
  2. The Orwells Drop Jaws At L.A.’s Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles – Every time Elmhurst, IL-based garage rock band The Orwells take the stage, they leave a trail of dropped jaws and sweat-soaked shirts. And it this point, those jaws are finally not hanging due to the band members’...
  3. Ty Segall And The Muggers At Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles – The world has had to wait a relatively long time since it was last graced with a true Ty Segall solo album. Okay yeah, it has been around two years since Manipulator came out, but for a...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-rubens-shine-teragram-ballroom/feed/ 0 Panic is Perfect Releases Remix, Announces Tour https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/panic-perfect-releases-remix-announces-tour/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/panic-perfect-releases-remix-announces-tour/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:48:03 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=25903 Los Angeles – San Francisco based band Panic Is Perfect are excited to release the Evan Gartner Remix to their song “Go Go Go”. The original song rocketed to #12 on HypeMachine and was named one of the Ten Best Indie Pop songs of 2014 by Indie Shuffle. Up-and-coming producer Evan Gartner has received praise from

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  1. Courtney Barnett Releases Video For “Dead Fox”, Announces Tour Dates 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...
  2. Ex Cops Have New Summer Shows And A New Remix Los Angeles - Ex Cops is the musical brainchild of Amalie Bruun and Brain Harding. The pair’s sophomore album, Daggers (2014), is available  via Downtown Records. The record – which was produced by Justin Raisen (Sky Ferriera, Charli XCX, Kylie Minogue), with executive production by Billy...
  3. Mac DeMarco Shares New Single And Announces Fall Tour! Chicago – In the midst of summer festival performances and a September European tour, Mac DeMarco will release his Another One mini-LP; the next great offering in what is quickly becoming a classic catalog. He’ll follow this mini-LP’s release with a four-night run of shows in...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/panic-perfect-releases-remix-announces-tour/feed/ 0 Westkust Mesmerizes On Dreamy Debut https://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/westkusts-mesmerizes-dreamy-debut/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/westkusts-mesmerizes-dreamy-debut/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:48:10 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=25880 Los Angeles – Swedish noise poppers Westkust are set to make a splash stateside with their LP, Last Forever. Due out on July 10th, Last Forever is a collection of shoegazing tunes that include punk sensibilities and ethereal guitars. With their wall-of-sound style, the nine tracks featured on Last Forever cut especially deep. Last Forever

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  1. Trails And Ways Release Their Debut LP – Pathology Los Angeles – Trails And Ways have been making beautiful music together for several years now, but Pathology for Barsuk Records marks the foursome’s long awaited debut LP. Hannah Van Loon (lead guitar, synths), Ian Quirk (drums), Keith Browner Brown...
  2. Gang of Youths ’ Poignant Debut Worth The Wait Los Angeles – The elusive Australian rock act Gang of Youths have been releasing incredible singles over the past few years. Their brooding, anthem-driven melodies are irresistibly captivating to say the very least. After honing their craft during this stretch...
  3. James Bay ’s Passionate Debut LP ‘Chaos And The Calm’ Los Angeles – Right off the bat of the opening track from Chaos And The Calm, the 2015 Brits Critics’ Choice winner James Bay sings with experienced aplomb. However, the British singer/songwriter/guitarist is only debuting his first LP. The affecting...
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  1. Jakubi Offers Wildly Entertaining Night On Early Stop Of U.S. Tour Portland – The Goodfoot experienced the infectiousness of Jakubi on Thursday night. The venue was one of the first stops on their second U.S. tour and follows the release of their single “Couch Potato.” The Melbourne-based five-piece already have a...
  2. SANDY Alex G at Mississippi Studios Portland – “You all seem like nice people” was wunderkind Alex G’s reaction to a crowded Mississippi Studios, where he proved that his uncanny knack for songwriting has spanned far beyond the basements of Philadelphia house shows. No longer a...
  3. Ex Cops ’ Arresting Performance At Bootleg Hifi Los Angeles – After seeing their performance last Friday at The Bootleg Hifi, audience members unfamiliar with alternative-pop act Ex Cops would have no way of knowing that the band just released one of the most polished records of 2014. ...
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  1. Yellow Ostrich Release “The Shakedown” Video Barsuk Records is excited to release the video for Yellow Ostrich’s “The Shakedown,” off the band’s sophomore full-length, Strange Land. Directed by the band, the clip premiered via NYLON today. Singer/guitarist Alex Schaaf described the making of the video: “We made...
  2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Premiere “We Almost Lost Detroit” Video Today, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. premiere their brand new video for “We Almost Lost Detroit” via a dual premiere with Stereogum and Vimeo, where the video is featured on the homepage. The video for the Gil Scott-Heron cover, which is...
  3. Artist of the Week: Of Monsters and Men Over the past few months, we’ve touted Icelanic indie/folk rockers Of Monsters of Men as one of our favorite new bands of 2012. So far, it looks like the band has not only heeded, but exceed the hype that’s come...
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  1. Greg Laswell Announces Tour Dates and Album Release Greg Laswell Announces North American Spring Tour Dates   In Support of New Album “Landline” to be Released on April 24   Producer, singer, songwriter Greg Laswell announces his 2012 Spring tour. Laswell’s dates begin on May 15 on the...
  2. Kitsuné Announces Inaugural American Compilation for May 22nd Release For the first time ever the Parisian clothing and music emporium has compiled an eclectic selection of fresh new faces on the North American front with Kitsuné America. After booming in Japan, expanding in South East Asia and steadily developing in...
  3. Yellow Ostrich Release “The Shakedown” Video Barsuk Records is excited to release the video for Yellow Ostrich’s “The Shakedown,” off the band’s sophomore full-length, Strange Land. Directed by the band, the clip premiered via NYLON today. Singer/guitarist Alex Schaaf described the making of the video: “We made...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/sea-wolf-announces-album-release/feed/ 0 New Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros “Man on Fire” Remix – Free Download https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros-man-on-fire-remix-free-download/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros-man-on-fire-remix-free-download/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:47:24 +0000 We’re very excited to tell you about a new remix for Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros‘ “Man on Fire” from NY’s Little Daylight. The track is now available as a download on Soundcloud. Man on Fire (Little Daylight Remix) – free download: http://soundcloud.com/edward-sharpe-mag-zeros/man-on-fire-little-daylight Man on Fire: http://soundcloud.com/edward-sharpe-mag-zeros/man-on-fire The original track appears on ESMZ’s new album Herethat was just

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  1. Album Review: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Here It’s been a momentous three years for Alexander Ebert. In the short amount of time, he has reexamined his life and his musical direction. Coming from the raucous pop of Ima Robot, the musician created a side project based around...
  2. Artist of the Week: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros It’s been a long strange trip for Alexander Ebert. Before he formed the much buzzed about new band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, he was the frontman for Ima Robot. But after the band dissolved, nobody would have thought...
  3. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Woo The Greek It’s hard to believe that a mere two-and-a-half years ago I was watching Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros play at Portland’s small Holocene club. I had been following Alex Ebert’s other band, Ima Robot, for years, so when I...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros-man-on-fire-remix-free-download/feed/ 0 New Video: The Jezabels Tour Diary- Feb- March 2012 https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-video-the-jezabels-tour-diary-feb-march-2012/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-video-the-jezabels-tour-diary-feb-march-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:16:51 +0000 The Jezabels spent the last year playing sold out shows throughout Europe, the U.S. and Australia. They also released their debut album, Prisoner, and made a headlining appearance at the  NME Awards Show; a busy year by anyone’s standards.  As a way of sharing all the activity with their fans, the band has put together a tour

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  1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Releases “Hysterical” Video, Confirms Spring Tour Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is excited to release the video for “Hysterical,” the titular track off their latest album. Their first-ever official music video, the Kris Moyes directed “Hysterical” was premiered via MTV.com and was featured on MTV2′s “120 Minutes.” Hysterical...
  2. The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight – Debut Album Out April 3rd The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight in San Diego Multiple Dates Already Sold Out Stream Self-Titled Debut Album Now To Be Released April 3 on Dualtone Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in...
  3. Javelin Announces Nationwide Tour With Sleigh Bells Releases Limited Edition Javelin and Javelin 2 12”s Digitally Brooklyn-based beat makers Javelin will embark on a coast to coast tour with Sleigh Bells, including a headlining NYC date at Brooklyn Bowl. The group recently returned to SXSW this year for a week of...
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