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Basement Tapes Available

February 22, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

North Korea‘s (ex-members of Envy On The Coast, The Rivalry) Basement Tapes Volume 2 is available for download at the band’s Facebook for free.

You can also download Volume 1 if you slept on that. My suggestion: WAKE UP!

Lovedrug Post “Girl” Video

February 22, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Lovedrug has posted a video for “Girl” which you can view at Youtube. The song is lifted from their new album Wild Blood due out March 6.

You can preview more of the album on Spotify.

Deep Sea Diver Live Session

February 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

As a follow-up to last week’s announcement that they will be opening for The Shins on select dates, Deep Sea Diver released their “Black & White” sessions video at Sound On The Sound. They perform 2 songs off their debut full length History Speaks which will be available this Friday at the record release show. Dates with The Shins can be found at their website .

Look for my conversation with lead singer/guitarist Jessica Dobson later this week as well as my review of the album. In the meantime, go stream 2 new songs at Soundcloud.

Good Old War Song Premier

February 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Stream/download Good Old War‘s song “Can’t Go Home” at Bandcamp. The song comes from their upcoming album Come Back As Rain due out March 6.

You can pre-order the physical copy here or the deluxe digital version at iTunes.

fun. Album Stream + Giveaway

February 16, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

fun. is streaming their new album Some Nights at their website in anticipation for its release next Tuesday, February 21.

They are also giving away their debut album Aim & Ignite at Noisetrade.

In-Depth Kiev Interview

February 16, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Read an in-depth interview with Kiev on the artist process of being a DIY band in the current music industry with Australian webzine 762.

This is bar-none the most impressive upcoming band I’ve heard in years. Fans of Radiohead and/or Menomena PLEASE check them out for own benefit.

Deep Sea Diver Runs Thru Yr Ears

February 15, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver (Jessica Dobson, currently member of The Shins) released the first single, “You Go Running,” from their debut full length last week. You can read a great write-up on the song here as well as stream it if you haven’t yet. The aforementioned album entitled History Speaks is set to be released February 24th at Columbia City Theater in Seattle, WA.

It will be available to the rest of us through their merch store which is set to go up soon. Look for an extended interview with Jessica discussing the new album, her role in The Shins and her future in music to be up in the coming week.

Eternalism Album Stream + Interview

February 14, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Yes, The Panic Division‘s new album, Eternalism, is as good as Andrew says but now you don’t have to take his word for it. Listen.com is streaming the album along with an interview with Colton about the album.

The site also provides links to purchase the album which I’m SURE you’ll have no qualms about doing after streaming it.

Matt & Gav Interview

February 12, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Matt of Happy Body Slow Brain (ex-Taking Back Sunday, Facing New York) and Gavin Castleton did a joint interview regarding how to survive as a musician in 2012. You can read the interview at Gavin’s blog.

Once you’re done with that, go stream and eventually purchase HBSB’s debut album Dreams Of Water and Gavin’s latest Won Over Frequency.

Good Old War Album Preview

February 9, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Preview Good Old War’s new album Come Back As Rain at Amazon. The album hits  shelves March 6 via Sargent House. Pre-orders for the deluxe version, featuring 4 bonus tracks, can be made at iTunes.

You can also download “It Hurts Every Time” at Bandcamp.

Stream Maps & Atlases Song

February 9, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Stream/download a new song, “Winter,” from Maps & Atlases‘ upcoming sophomore album Beware & Be Grateful at Rolling Stone. The album drops April 17 via Barsuk Records.

Hella Good Buy

February 9, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

As Hellogoodbye begin work on their third full length, they decided to give everyone a chance to purchase their last (and best) album Would It Kill You by offering it as a pay-what-you-want sliding scale. You can purchase your digital or physical copy here.

“As we gear up to make our third record, we’re struck by how much we really just want everyone to have the chance to hear the music we’ve made. ‘would it kill you?’ is a really important piece of work to me. while i’d hate to devalue it, or contribute to a trend of devaluing music in general, i’d also hate for someone to miss out for fiscal reasons. consider it the easiest way to support what we do, if you like it, and the cheapest way to discover if it’ll mean something special to you.

- forrest & the hellogoodbye’s”

Eternalism Available Now

February 7, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Today’s the day! The Panic Division‘s superb new album Eternalism is available both digitally on iTunes, Amazon and my personal favorite Bandcamp. You can also order your physical copy here.

Colton has put his heart and soul into this record (as he has with all his past music) and I cannot stress enough how important it is to me and the other members of this site to support such a talented and down-to-earth musician.

The Shins B-Sides Lyric Video

February 6, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Watch the lyric video for The Shins‘ “September,” b-side to their latest single, “Simple Song, ” at Vimeo. The single comes from their new album Port of Marrow due out March 20.

You can also purchase both on a 7″ February 14.

Deep Sea Diver Song Premier

February 6, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver is premiering a new single, “You Go Running,” at their website. The song comes from their debut full length History Speaks due out February 24.

I spoke to Jessica (singer/guitar) last week so expect to hear the full interview soon and my review of the album. Sneak peek: album will be spinning until December and far beyond!

Edward Sharpe Announce Tentative Release Date

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have announced they aim to release their new album May 29, 2012.

Dobson On The Cover Of Reverb

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Jessica Dobson, singer/guitarist of Deep Sea Diver and member of The Shins, is the cover artist for Reverb Magazine this month. Read the article and get excited for some new music coming your way this Monday, February 6.

mewithoutYou Interview

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Read an in-studio interview mewithoutYou did with Alternative Press talking about their upcoming fifth studio album.

Maps & Atlases Announce New Album

February 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Maps & Atlases will release their new album Beware and Be Grateful April 17 in the states. You can view a trailer for the album here.

Kiev 3-D Live Performance

February 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Watch Kiev perform “Small Kid/Tall Tree” from a recent 3-D live show at Vevo. The song comes from their EP Be Gone Dull Cage & Others.

Fans of Menomena and Radiohead tune in!