[PLAYLIST] TGIF: Disco!
Thank Gob, it’s Friday! Also, one year ago, today, Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, passed away. So, in her honor, I’ve put...
Read MoreListen Before You Die: The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site
John Samson, singer, principal songwriter and guitarist of The Weakerthans, made a good deal of punk music before releasing this album, but it doesn’t often glean through the deceivingly simple indie-pop he’s created here with Reconstruction Site. Sure with songs like “Plea From A Cat Named Virtue,” and...
Read MoreMonday Mix-Up (5/13)
The tradition is back! Every Monday we'll be posting a playlist of at least 8 tracks we've been enjoying lately. Hopefully you enjoy them too. This particular list includes a remix of a new Phoenix song off their latest, Bankrupt!, , as well as new music from Wolf Alice, The Colourist and others. Check it out…
Read MoreListen Before You Die: Vampire Weekend – Vampire Weekend
There was nothing brave about Vampire Weekend's eponymous debut release. Just a couple of Ivy League kids making an indie-pop album after listening to an armful of Afro-pop records. Plenty of bands have done this before (See: Paul Simon, he actually went to Africa), but when Vampire Weekend handed out...
Read MoreCloud Boat – “Youthern”
Hot out of London is this lovely new group, Cloud Boat. Their first song, “Youthern” features an awesome choral intro. You...
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