Bastille continue their reign as one of Britain’s most exciting new bands and release live favorite ‘Things We Lost in The Fire’ on August 26th. The track tells the story of a couple who watch the metaphor of their relationship burn and then sift through the ashes. enjoY!
Listen: We Are Scientists – Let Me Win
Last week we mentioned that NY’s We Are Scientists, signed with a new label and were set to release a 7″ to hold fans over till their new EP in the fall and a full length LP coming in 2014. Well the 7″ is out and they have shared with us the B-side, “Let Me […]
Stockholm’s The Royal Concept Release New Single
Stockholm’s The Royal Concept released their new single “On Our Way” last month. It’s a shame that I am a month behind it, the song is the right blend of indie, rock and pop that I want to hear– best of all it’s fresh. And I guess I’m not the only one, the single went […]
Butchers & Bakers to release 7″
Brooklyn’s Butchers & Bakers mix elements of indie, psych, grunge, and a touch of pop to form lush and dynamic songs about the displaced and the displacers. Then you got frontwomen, Rebecca Keith’s, imagistic lyrics, which range from dark and ominous to tongue-in-cheek and playful giving this 4 piece a very melodic, minor sound and […]
Band of the Week: La Vega
Austin garage-surf-pop band, La Vega, have just released the first single, “Key West,” from their forthcoming debut, Wave, out on August 13th via Major Nation Records. For living and making music in a city that has no beaches, it still oozes California sun and good times. Learn more about La Vega below as well as […]
Arcane Roots Release New Single
Arcane Roots will release their brand new single, ‘”Belief” on August 26th through Play It Again Sam. Having recently completed a full UK headline tour, the band will also play a few European shows with MUSE , a host of summer festivals (including Reading and Leeds and BBK in Bilbao) and a couple of August […]
Single: Mana Island – Mana Island
Mana Island sends us summer greetings and its new 2 track self-titled single. From the first notes Mana Island plunges into the atmosphere of serenity: sensitive guitar notes dancing around the unobtrusive bass groove, and the enveloping soft vocals accompany neon keyboards. Their music – is a concentrated summer vibe, instantly penetrating the skin with its […]
Single: We Are Scientists – Something About You
Yep, one of my favorite bands, We Are Scientists, are releasing a new single, on their new label, 100% Records. The single will be released as a limited edition heavy weight 7″ vinyl and digital download on 16th July 2013. The band also announced deals with 100% Records (UK/EU) and Dine Alone Records (US/Can/Aus/NZ) with […]
Single: XNY – Burn Out
Brooklyn based XNY, comprised of Pam Autuori and Jacob Schreiber, just dropped their new song “Burn Out” last week and I am digging it…. a lot. The duo have their sophomore album, Orange, set for release on August 13 that incorporates all the elements they have become known for, a fearless, energetic sound complete guitars […]
Single: Dancing Heals – Something
Australian favorites, Dancing Heals, release their sophomore effort, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now. Eleven engaging tracks fill this sensational new record, which certainly puts the band further on the map. Soaring guitars laced with echoing harmonies, create a state of bliss. Singers Jon-Lee Farrell’s and Daniel Trakell’s vocals are astonishing and […]
Listen: The Coathangers – Merry Go Round
Atlanta, Georgia’s favorite raucous daughters, The Coathangers, return with the second installment in their series of four split 7″s on Suicide Squeeze Records. This time, The Coathangers’ effortless amalgam of garage rock righteousness, riot grrrl bad-ass-ness, and post-punk jaggedness is paired up with the propulsive proto-punk of their former tourmates in Nashville’s Heavy Cream. With […]
Listen: Cars and Trains – Black Birds In The Branches
The concept of a family is one of those ever-morphing ideas that is constantly growing and contracting as we stumble through life. Sometimes that means joy; far too often, there’s a great deal of pain involved. But whether it is the people that raised us, or the friends and loved ones that picked up where […]
Band of the Day: Pan
Pan was formed in early 2010 by guitarists Ian Flegas and Nate Stewart, who had been playing music together since the early days of high school. Eventually joined by Ryan Hutchens and Dylan Dickerson on bass and drums, the group is dedicated to creating dynamic and uplifting instrumental anthems. The name “Pan” was inspired by […]
Blind Benny (@blindbenny) – No Honor
Here is the latest single from Blind Benny, aka Jade + Jonathan Carmelli. “No Honor”, off of their forthcoming No Honor EP. The hauntingly beautiful track features Jade at her most nuanced and its an overall very well done track. “No Honor” is available for free download below:
Russian Red – Loving Strangers
Known as the Spanish Feist, indie chanteuse Lourdes Hernandez, who goes by the name Russian Red, does not fail to live up to this comparison. Here’s “Loving Strangers”, which was featured in Julio Medem’s feature film Room in Rome.
The Whip Give Away Free Track from Forthcoming LP ‘Wired Together’
Next up is a new tune from The Whip called “Keep Or Delete.” The track comes from the Uk group’s forthcoming LP, Wired Together. The best part of all this is that they are giving it away for FREE! Wired Together will be out on September 26th on Southern Fried Records. enjoY! The Whip – […]
Single: Tribes – When My Day Comes
Want some solid indie-rock goodness? Then check out Tribes. This Uk band is gearing up to release their new single, “When My Day Comes,” on October 24th alongside the band hitting the open roaa for tour dates around the UK. In the meantime, preview the single below and Look out for the bands debut LP […]
St. Vincent – “Strange Mercy” / New LP out 13th Sept.
The pretty Annie Clark is behind the project St. Vincent. The new album “Strange Mercy” will be released 13th September. One of our favourite track from the LP is called “Surgeon“. surgeon // st. vincent by sexmusic But you can also check the first video clip from the album: “Cruel“.
Birdy Nam Nam / New Album / “Defiant Order”
Birdy Nam Nam are a DJ crew from France. They are going to release a new album called “Defiant Order“. (19 September) The LP is produced by the famous French DJ/Producer Para One and is going to be very catchy! One of the tracks of the album is called “Goin’In“, enjoy the brand new clip.
Lips – Everything to me (Christian Strobe Remix)
“Everything to me” by Lips, which is the solo project of Stephanie Brown from New Zealand, here remixed by german Christian Strobe. A cosmic nu-disco touch to this wonderful summer ending tune. Free download for it. Lips – Everything to me (Christian Strobe Remix) by Christian Strobe Enjoy.