This is just an excuse to post about one of my favorite albums of 2012 before I review it closer to release date (8/28).
The exuberant synth-pop anthem “Indian Summer” comes courtesy of Norway’s Highasakite, who have attracted attention throughout Scandinavia for their soaring tunes. Pounding keys aid Ingrid Helene’s enthusiastic
“Chained” is the second song revealed off The xx’s upcoming album Coexist. Romy Madley-Croft’s ethereal croon and Oliver Sim’s deeper tone form the duet, separating on
Grizzly Bear unveiled a second track off their upcoming album Shields, out September 18th via Warp. “Yet Again” finds Ed Droste returning with his
Listen to Animal Collective's new track off their upcoming album, Centipede Hz. "Today's Supernatural" is a chaotic, distortion-friendly burst of excitement with Avey Tare
Under the alias Fo0d, Takuya Musha is making some very interesting electro-pop in his native Japan. His new album, Amusement Music, combines glitch-pop and
MP3: Tuff Sunshine – “Let ’em In” Brooklyn-based trio Tuff Sunshine create brash indie-rock led by John Leitera’s forceful vocal delivery, which resembles the free-flowing fervor
Comprised of five members already familiar with Portland’s music scene, Houndstooth produce a mellow style of alt-rock with crunchy distortion and fleeting guitar licks
Boreal Sons' anthemic piano-pop combines melodic ballads with ambitious and classically influenced interludes. This is best exemplified by "iii. Stop". The song is initially straightforward
Old Smile is the ambitious bedroom project of Tom Herman Jr., who lives in NJ just outside of Philly. Projects with minimalist production often evoke
