The prolific and eccentric songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and musical collaborator, Owen Pallett – who’s something of a super star in the…
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Discovering and sharing the best DIY/alt/indie/underground music you've never heard. I've been writing about music and other topics since the mid-1990s. We are also music industry professionals - PR; promotion; management; branding; etc.
Best New Releases of the Week: Radio Dept., Rory Erickson & Okkervil River, Hot Chip, Caribou, Wye Oak
Warning: We do not endorse doing this, but we’re digging the LP Whether you were at Coachella this weekend or…
Yoko Ono Talks to IRC About Her Dance Hits, Collaborations, Sean and John Lennon, and Her Childhood
Nearly 30 years after the world mourned the death of her husband, one of the most beloved musicians of all…
Recent Releases We Almost Missed, Vol. V: The Library Is On Fire, Son Lux, The Ambience Affair, Japanther, Yawn, Kikipau
When we first heard the track below, who do you think we thought of right away? “Vanessa’s Theater of Peace”…
Best New Releases of The Week: Golden Triangle, MGMT, Tallest Man on Earth, Dosh, Freelance Whales, Earl Greyhound & More
Calling their music jungle garage rock, Brooklyn’s Golden Triangle officially dropped their split-single 7″ with The Fresh Onlys today via…
Songs About Spring, Vol. III: Deerhunter, A Boy Least Likely To, Akron/Family, Fruit Bats, The Very Most, and Atlas Sound
To borrow an old phrase, it’s that time of year again. Warmer, longer days are replacing the colder, shorter days…
What’s Hot Right Now, Vol. II: Suckers, Polock, Band of Horses, Dr. Dog, Tokyo Police Club, The Crookes, Atmosphere & More
Two weeks ago, we launched a mix, What’s Hot Right Now, which turned out to be a huge success. We…
Recent Releases We Almost Missed, Vol. IV: Holly Golightly, Motion Turns It On, Ruby Suns, Josiah Wolf, Happy Birthday and More
Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (NYTimes) Every week, via the regular Best New Releases series, we…
Best New Releases of the Week: Dr. Dog, Hacienda, Harlem, Codeine Velvet Club, Jonsi, Javelin, Matt Pond PA and More
This is a big, big week for new releases that we’ve been listening to and preparing for the past month….
Feetz to Da Beatz, Vol. II – Bands That Get You Moving: Delorean, Caribou, Future Trends, Neon Indian, Secret Cities and More
Since the launch of the first installment of the Feetz To Da Beatz playlist mix, a number of you have…
Recent Releases We Almost Missed, Vol. III: Archeology, Rocky Votolato, The White White Lights, Schooner, Thruses, Ghostly
For a couple of years now, and especially since the release of three EPs last year, Portland, Oregon’s indie rock…
One Man Bands to Watch in 2010, Vol. I: Richmond’s Battle Flags and Brooklyn’s Alex Walker
As we continue on with various Bands to Watch posts, today we are featuring two “new” fascinating one man bands,…