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Gold Motel Announce S/T
April 16, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Gold Motel (Greta, ex-Hush Sound) has announced they will release their Self-Titled sophomore album July 3 on their Good As Gold Imprint. UPDATE: view an album teaser via Youtube. The new album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut album Summer House which was also independently released in June 2010.
Tagged: Gold Motel, pop, States, sunshine, The Beach Boys, The Hush SoundSam Means Interview
April 11, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
An interview with Sam Means (ex-The Format) can be read here. Pre-order his new 2-song 7″ Nona (w/ 2 digital bonus tracks) at HelloMerch and receive a signed copy!
Tagged: acoustic, folk, Harry Nilsson, indie, pop, Sam Means, The Format, The KinksName Taken Announce Vinyl Release
April 5, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Name Taken have announced the posthumous release of their full length album Hold On on vinyl. The release is set for a June 12 and is limited so pre-order you copy at Animal Manufacturing (via HelloMerch) now.
Tagged: Bayside, Beau Burchell, Fiddler Records, Name Taken, pop, Recover, rockSam Means Release Nona
April 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Sam Means (ex-The Format) will release his 1st proper album, the Nona 7″ April 21 in conjunction with Record Store Day. You can pre-order your signed copy at HelloMerch. Track listing and artwork can be seen here.
Tagged: acoustic, folk, lo-fi, Phoenix AZ, pop, Sam Means, The FormatSleeping At Last Video Premier
March 22, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Sleeping At Last video for “Emphasis” premiered today at Paste Magazine. The song comes from his Yearbook project which is available at all digital outlets. Physical copies have now also been printed and are available at his website.
Tagged: piano, pop, Ryan O'Neil, Sleeping at Last, TwilightElectric Modern Stream
March 15, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Hertfordshire, England’s The Electric Modern are streaming their new EP Motives on Facebook. It is also available for purchase though digital outlets.
Tagged: indie, pop, rock, The Electric Modern, The KillersGood Ol’ Album Stream
March 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Good Old War is streaming their new album Come Back As Rain at their website which also has links to pre-order your copy, including a deluxe digital edition, before its official release next Tuesday, March 6.
Tagged: days away, folk, Good Old War, harmonies, pop, rock, Sargent HouseSam Means 7″
March 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Sam Means (ex-The Format) is teaming up with Photo Finish Records to release a 7″ EP this April 21, Record Store Day. Follow Sam on Facebook or Twitter to keep up to date for more info.
Tagged: folk, lo-fi, pop, Sam Means, The Format, Yeah YeahMaps & Atlases Tour Dates
February 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Maps & Atlases will be touring this spring in support of their new album Beware and Be Grateful, out April 17. Tour dates, track listing and cover art can be found here. In case you missed it, you can stream/download the new song, “Winter,” at Rolling Stone.
Tagged: eclectic, indie, Maps & Atlases, mathy, pop, rock, Tera Melos, This Town Needs Gunsfun. 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.
Tagged: Anathallo, fun., indie, Nate Reuss, pop, rock, Steel Train, The FormatGood 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.
Tagged: Anthony Green, Crosby, folk, Good Old War, harmonies, pop, rock, Sargent House, Stills & NashStream 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.
Tagged: Barsuk, Cast Spells, Dave Davison, eclectic, indie, Maps & Atlases, mathy, pop, rock, Tera MelosHella 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 … read more.
Tagged: deal, Drive Thru, Hellogoodbye, Motion City Soundtrack, pop, The Early NovemberEternalism 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 … read more.
Tagged: 80's, Depeche Mode, layered, pop, rock, synth, The Panic DivisionEdward 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.
Tagged: Alexander Ebert, community, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, folk, hippy, indie, popDobson 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.
Tagged: Deep Sea Diver, indie, Jessica Dobson, pop, rock, Seattle, St. Vincent, The ShinsMaps & 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.
Tagged: indie, Maps & Atlases, math, popKiev 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!
Tagged: experimental, Kiev, Menomena, pop, Radiohead, rock, synthGet Yours While You Can Video
January 31, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
Anthony Green‘s (of Circa Survive) new video for “Get Yours While You Can” is premiering today at MTVu. This is the lead single for his sophomore album Beautiful Things out now. If you can spare the change, pick up the deluxe digital version which includes bonus tracks featuring Nate Reuss … read more.
Tagged: acoustic, Anthony Green, Circa Survive, Deftones, fun., Good Old War, pop, rockFather John Misty Video
January 31, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman
J. Tillman (former Fleet Foxes drummer) will release Fear Fun under the moniker Father John Misty May 1 via Sub Pop. You can watch the video for the single “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” here.
Tagged: Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, indie, J. Tillman, pop, rock, Sub Pop