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Andy Hull’s Influences
September 8, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra/Bad Books has posted his 5 most influential artists which you can read about here. Great list but I have to give MAJOR props to his #1 choice!
Tagged: andy hull, Built To Spill, Colour Revolt, manchester orchestra, Mountain Goats, Muddy Waters, rock, WilcoRobbers Full Length Available
September 8, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Robbers‘ new album Fear To Face Beauty is now available on Bandcamp. Brand New fans might recognize the last name one of the band members…
Tagged: Brand New, loud, manchester orchestra, moody, rock, Sainthood RepsThrice Stream New Album Incrementally
September 8, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Thrice will be streaming a new song at their website from their new album Major/Minor each (week)day until it’s release on September 20.
Tagged: experimental, heavy, influencial, rock, Thrice, Thursdayfun. In-Studio Update
September 8, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Watch a studio update from fun. at Complex. The band are currently finishing up work on their sophomore album due out early next year. At the link you can also see upcoming tour dates with Janelle Monae(!!).
Tagged: Anathallo, Fueled By Ramen, fun., pop, rock, Steel Train, The FormatHandshakes Offer Ridge Free
September 8, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Handshakes (ex-Controlling The Famous/Wintergreen/Sputnik Monroe) has their song “Ridge” available free for download at LA Buzz Bands. The song comes from their debut Cryptozoology available now digitally or physically here.
Tagged: 90s, Controlling The Famous, Handshakes, indie, Los Angeles, rock, Sputnik Monroe, WintergreenJust A Free Comp
September 4, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Just An Animal (formerly Red Cortez) are featured in a new free compilation featuring up-and-coming artist. You can download it now at Littlest Sounds. The band’s debut album will be released before the year’s end.
Miniature Tigers, Major Boomerang
September 2, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Miniature Tigers are offering a new song, “Boomerang,” free for download at their website. There you can also find upcoming fall tour dates. The song will be featured on the band’s new album Mia Pharaoh due out next year.
We Barbarians Get Into Yr Headspace
September 2, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
We Barbarians released the Headspace EP this past Tuesday. Listen to singer/guitarist David Quon talking about the recording and gestation of the release at Vimeo. Also, read their current feature at Ultimate Ear. p.s. you just might find some cool nuggets here….
Tagged: anthemic, Delta Spirit, indie, Long Beach, moody, New York, post-punk, rock, We BarbariansThe Dear Hunter Deal + Tour Dates
September 2, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
The Dear Hunter recently finished their first headlining tour and have announced new fall dates with Manchester Orchestra. You can also purchase the condensed version of their latest album The Color Spectrum at Amazon for only $5.
Tagged: indie, loud, manchester orchestra, rock, The Dear Hunter, tourColourful Tour
September 2, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Colour Revolt will be out on a West Coast tour this fall with Colourmusic. You can see dates, download a tour sampler and buy tickets all at this link.
Tagged: Colour Revolt, Colourmusic, indie, moody, rock, southern