01/06/2009
Have a Taste of Dan Deacon's Forthcoming Album...
Trust me, it tastes really good and swirly and intense...just how you like it. "Get Older" is our first dose of mad-electro-scientist-and-certifiable-genius Dan Deacon's Bromst, the highly anticipated follow-up to the wonderful Spiderman of the ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 01/06/2009 9:27 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, Experimental | Permalink
01/05/2009
Awesome Video: Efterklang's "Polygyne"
Carolina Melis directed this beautifully minimalistic video for Danish band Efterklang. I'm not too familiar with the band's work, but I am definitely digging this song and the lovely geometric visuals that accompany it. Plus, the ending is remi ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 01/05/2009 10:08 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Neo-Psychedelic, Video | Permalink
New Music From Abe Vigoda - "Don't Lie"
One of coolest things about Abe Vigoda is their willingness to change up their sound...unlike so many bands these days. "Don't Lie" the lead track on their upcoming EP Reviver exemplifies that willingness by being slower, simpler and moodier ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 01/05/2009 8:14 PM EST in Indie-Rock | Permalink
01/02/2009
Watch the Documentary "Heavenly Pop Hits: The Flying Nun Story" For Free
The 2007 documentary Heavenly Pop Hits: The Flying Nun Story, which aired on New Zealand, profiles the DIY influential 80s indie Kiwi label Flying Nun Records. The bands featured on their roster, including The Clean, The Bats, The Verlaines and ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 01/02/2009 7:05 PM EST in 80's Pop, Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock | Permalink
Remix of the Week: Sally Shapiro - "Find My Soul" (Holy Fuck Remix)
Swedish Italo-Disco diva Sally Shapiro released a remix companion album to 2007's Disco Romance. It's a great collection featuring remixes from some really interesting and talented folks like Juan MacLean, Junior Boys and Lindstom, but the one t ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 01/02/2009 7:01 PM EST in Electronic, Italo Disco, Remix | Permalink
12/29/2008
Video Pick: Surf City - "Dickshakers Union"
Surf City are probably my favorite band at the moment. Their debut EP, which made the #3 spot on The Walrus' Top 20 Albums of 08, is a perfect blend of Flying Nun Lo-Fi and new power-pop, not to mention incredibly fun to sing-along to. Their vid ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 12/29/2008 9:05 AM EST in Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Video | Permalink
12/24/2008
GANG's Awesome Nomi-esque Cover of "Little Drummer Boy"
I can always count on Philly's electro/hip-hop foursome GANG to surprise and delight and this holiday season is no exception. The group has recorded their take on the ol' Christmas classic "Little Drummer Boy". I won't spoil it, but let's just s ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 12/24/2008 9:16 PM EST in Electronic, Covers | Permalink
Video: First Aid Kit's Beautiful Interpretation of "Blue Christmas"
I have written about Sweden's folksy First Aid Kit before and they continue to impress me with their unbelievable vocal harmonies. For the holiday, the sisters Soderberg have recorded a stunning fireside version of the classic, somber tune "Blue ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 12/24/2008 8:53 PM EST in Folk, Video, Covers | Permalink
Low's Creepy "Santa's Coming Over" Video
Nearly 10 years ago, Minnesota "slowcore" band Low created a divine Christmas EP that has now become a holiday classic. Thankfully they have revisited holiday songwriting this year releasing a 7" on SubPop entitled "Santa's Coming Over b/w Comin ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 12/24/2008 8:18 PM EST in Indie-Rock, Video | Permalink
12/22/2008
Cold Weather Never Sounded So Good: Alaska in Winter's "Berlin"
Taken from his newly release album Holiday, Alaska in Winter, aka Brandon Bethancourt aka Zach Condan of Beirut's good buddy, "Berlin" is a synthesized wet-dream of a pop song. A little bit of Justice here, a little bit of Daft Punk there, mix i ...
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