I think one of my favorite summertime memories since I graduated college was going to the Virgin Mobile [not-so] Free Fest in 2010. Why? Among other great musical talents, Yeasayer played. Yeasayer i...
5 shows in 6 days. So it’s not technically a week straight of concerts but anybody that goes to lots of shows consecutively knows it can be draining and exhausting…and all you’re do...
There’s just something about this song that makes me want to post it on a Friday evening heading into a long weekend. Summerlong by Xylos just has that chill, indie dance vibe to it that fits p...
If you like electronic pop, I think you’re going to like the new album from Glowbug, Suit of Swords. Glowbug is the LA-based ambient/dance/rock project of Daniel Anderson (formerly, of Idiot Pi...
Merging the swagger of Manchester rock predecessors with some hints of progressive rock, The Kill Van Kulls have melded together an indie rock that might fit better in NYC where the namesake tidal st...
Simple, easy listening from the Australian duo The Falls. I think they had me at the mention of Stevie Nicks and a quote by her in their bio–”devastation leads to writing good things.R...
I don’t want to see your face for the last time, I don’t want to have one last goodbye. New song from Contrakids. It’s called Last Time. It matches it in with their electropop catal...
Cub Scouts is a band from Brisbane, Australia that plays indie pop that is somewhat similar to Two Door Cinema Club. Let me know what you think on Twitter.
New song from San Francisco’s Young Digerati. It’s the first single from their upcoming Endless Bummer EP
Between this song and new Passion Pit, you’re privy to 90% of my listening habits this week. Those two songs have been on near repeat–listening at work, driving in the car, and in my bedr...
“It’s better to be late than to never show up.” That’s what I said when I was accidentally late to an event last week because, well, I took a nap and woke up late. I was just ...
Welcome to the inner workings of mind If this was written a dozen years ago, I have no doubts it would be a song that sounds like something out of Melissa Etheridge or Sheryl Crow’s alternative...
From Sydney’s Panama, a tropical-flavored Friday jam. via
New Passion Pit! The first new song from Passion Pit emerged a couple days ago. It’s called Take A Walk. It’s gotten plenty of plays already so I wouldn’t be surprised if you’...
[So sorry - I forgot to click “publish” yesterday!!] Six days before my 24th birthday, my favorite Chicago-based math-rock-indie-pop quartet released their latest album. If you’re new to the musical ...
Josh Moshier is a young pianist/composer working in Chicago. His most recent project is Touch and Go, a suite based on the work of famed Chicago radio figure and jazz critic Studs Terkel, created wit...
Andrew Bird is a strange fellow. I watched him slack-jawed a few years ago as he held down a summer festival stage by himself, weaving symphonies out of his virtuoso fiddle-playing. He also barely ut...
Eighteen year old George Barnett released his debut album, 17 Days, earlier this year. If that’s not impressive enough, he’s a multi-instrumentalist, playing drums, bass, guitar, piano, t...
This came through our new artist priority inbox and there’s little information to be found on this duo from Brooklyn. They have a couple of songs up on Soundcloud, a single on Bandcamp, and an ...
Half of the time we’re gone but we don’t know where, we don’t know where. The Chicago band named after a Canadian town honored Simon and Garfunkel with a cover of The Only Living Bo...
Haaaappy Monday! I hope everyone’s weekend was as fun-filled as mine. If you dig catchy beats, quirky vocals, and reminiscently dance-worthy music, look no further; you’re going to be playing this so...
Oh, Australia, you never let me down. Fashion Me A Drum by Circle is the lead single off of the Sydney group’s debut album, The Middle. Circle previously performed under the name Opanoni and Th...
Today is the second birthday of 1146 miles. I’ve spent way more time doing this than I thought I would. As I’ve transitioned to working full-time and exploring a new city I find myself sp...
Friday. EDM. Here We Go.
Danger Mouse and Norah Jones first worked together on his 2011 Rome, the faux-soundtrack to a nonexistent spaghetti western co-written by Daniele Luppi. Norah Jones’s soulful crooning sounded great o...
Out today is Little Legend’s debut EP. You can listen to it at the band’s website. Often times, I just feature one song from an EP as the post, but here, picking a favorite proved tougher...
Happy Monday! [Writer’s Apology – I just realized I haven’t posted in 3 weeks. I’m sorry! This will be made up within today and tomorrow, get ready for a Meera-post-fest.] “i love 2012, a jewish guy ...
I’ve got a beautiful new song from 2 Hearts and Chemicals featuring Guylaine Vivarat. I don’t think I provided a proper introduction the first time I featured them. 2 Hearts and Chemicals...
Hold your horses now… I’m really excited about seeing this band in concert. Really, really excited. If this video from Williamsburg is any indication, I have every right to be. The six-pi...
I went and saw The Naked and Famous Wednesday at the Ogden Theatre in Denver. In doing so, I got to scratch one of the things I wanted to do off the bucket list. From All Of This opening the set to G...
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