08/11/2008
On the Rise: The War On Drugs
Philly's The War on Drugs are starting to make a name for themselves outside of the local scene with their awesome debut full-length Wagonwheel Blues. Co-founder Kurt Vile and gang are perpetuating the grand tradition of noisy Americana. "Ta ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/11/2008 9:59 PM EST in Country, Indie-Rock, New Music Spotlight, Local Music | Permalink
04/07/2008
Come One! Come All! The Tallest Man on Earth Sings "Into The Stream"
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Walrus is pleased to present... Sweden's Kristian Matsson, The Tallest Man on Earth! With most startling candor and impeccable finger-picking, this Scandanavian sensation will perform for us "Into the Stream", a s ...
Read MorePosted by Robin on 04/07/2008 1:43 PM EST in Folk, Country, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
03/19/2008
Those Dancing Days Are Just Beginning! Kick Off Your Shoes To "Hitten"
ALERT! "Hitten," the superb single from Those Dancing Days, The Cutest Girl Band in Sweden, will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. This fabulous femme fivesome was brought to my attention this morning, courtesy of Dodge over at My O ...
Read MorePosted by Robin on 03/19/2008 10:41 AM EST in Indie-Pop, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
03/14/2008
Icy Spicy Leoncie is the Best Thing Since Beyonce
Who wouldn't love this self-described "genius singer songwriter from Indian, Portuguese, Icelandic decent?" Oh my God, WFMU's Beware of the Blog just made my weekend by tipping me off to this spectacular musician! Her bio on her Youtube channel ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 03/14/2008 5:26 PM EST in Electronic, YouTube, Glam, Highly Recommended, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
03/12/2008
New MAN MAN Track: "Easy Eats or Dirty Doctor Galapagos"
Today I woke up with ringing ears and legs like lead. After one listen to "Easy Eats or Dirty Doctor Galapagos", my newly-designated favorite track from Philly-based MAN MAN's forthcoming album, I was cured of the doldrums! No medical profession ...
Read MorePosted by Robin on 03/12/2008 4:30 PM EST in Indie-Rock, Highly Recommended, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
02/27/2008
Kelley Stoltz and His Modern 60s Pop
Luckily for me, I was just introduced to the music of Kelley Stoltz a month before he is scheduled to play a show in Philly. Ah, the wonders of serendipity! On tour supporting his latest Sub Pop release, Circular Sounds, Stoltz is a no-frills, ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 02/27/2008 1:37 PM EST in 60's Pop, Rock, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
02/26/2008
Stream The New Breeders Track "It's The Love"
"It's The Love," from The Breeders' forthcoming Mountain Battles, is the most upbeat track from a disc with immense depth and diversity. It's one of few rockers among the rest of the record's elegantly atmospheric ditties. The song recalls a ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/26/2008 3:20 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Lo-Fi, Highly Recommended, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
02/23/2008
New Music Spotlight: Parken, "At Helvete Med Himlen"
I don't understand a word of the lyrics on "At Helvete Med Himlen," the awesome new single from Sweden's Parken, but I do understand the superb production, courtesy of the "Swedish Timbaland" and Parken label-mate, Rigas. With its deep synths, s ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 02/23/2008 12:31 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, New Music Spotlight, Reggae | Permalink
02/07/2008
New Music Spotlight: The Name Battant Looks Good, and Their Music Sounds Even Better
Just so you know, the name Battant means nothing. According to the UK band's lead singer Chloe, the name "just looks good." I guess it really doesn't matter when a song like "Kevin 1989" sounds as good as it does. It's like Jello Biafra fronting ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 02/07/2008 10:44 AM EST in Electronic, Power-Pop, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
01/07/2008
New Songwriter, Thao: Bee Stings? No Problem!
Thao Nguyen is a new singer-songwriter with the vulnerable modesty of Cat Power and the vigor of Feist. Her delicate, upbeat acoustic songs include jittery banjo pickin' forcing country-swagger as a relaxed lead guitar shimmers with blissful hoo ...
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