Band of Skulls have perfected an edgy, aggressive sound that really strikes a chord with me. ”Sweet Sour” is the title and lead track off their new album which was released less than a month ago. This song has been stuck in my head since I first heard it and I love it. These guys [...] Read More…
Here is the official video for my favorite track on The Black Key’s latest album El Camino, “Gold On The Ceiling” El Camino (Nonesuch, December 2011) Read More…
Sweet new video from New Kingdom for their track “Stepped On The Scene” off the Naked Time EP. Naked Time EP (June 2010) Read More…
Very strong track from New Zealand’s Kids of 88. Is it just me, or do the epic drum fills sound exactly like those from Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight”? Sugarpills (Sony New Zealand, August 2010) Read More…
Electric Wire Hustle (BBE, July 2010) Read More…
RATATAT – “Neckbrace” LP4 (XL, June 2010) Read More…
“Suicide Party” by Ja Prawn (LIVE) from vosotros on Vimeo. “Vosotros is music for you all.” The latest release from the impeccably eclectic label is Everybody by Ja Prawn. This is some very cool stuff, surprisingly focused and well structured for how cool it really is. It’s electro-funk at it’s finest with a thick coat [...] Read More…
The Black Keys new album Brothers comes out on May 18th. It’s exactly what you might expect from the Keys and, in my opinion, it further solidifies their reign as the current heavyweight champs of real, head bobbing, lip curling rock. For better or worse, they’re a bit more bluesy than other great modern day [...] Read More…
Kele hooked up with dance-rock producer XXXchange for the Bloc Party front man’s debut solo album, The Boxer. ”Tenderoni” is a powerful single and will certainly lead to a lot of interest and anticipation for the forthcoming album. The single does a good job of distancing Kele’s solo project from his Bloc Party affiliation, which [...] Read More…
The Whigs new album In The Dark is their third full length, released in March 2010. From the first track, “Hundred/ Million” The Whigs show they know how to really rock. If they’re in town with Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, or any of the other great acts they tour with, make sure you [...] Read More…