New Tracks

MP3: James Iha – “Summer Days”

Former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is releasing his first album since 1998. "Summer Days" is a breezy pop track from his upcoming Look to the Sky, which features guest appearances from

MP3: Moonface – “Headed for the Door”

Spencer Krug released another song from his current project, Moonface. "Headed for the Door" is off Moonface's upcoming album With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery, out April 17th on Jagjaguwar. Download the track inside.

Video: ‘Escape to Total Rewards’ Concerts

To supplement the travel mix, here are several video recaps of the concerts and events presented by Caesars Entertainment’s ‘Escape to Total Rewards’ program. I was able to attend the NYC show, and

MP3s: Que? Zoo and Dr. Skull

Que? Zoo and Dr. Skull is the alias for Philly-based Brandon Seawell, who recorded the six songs on Days At the Zoo in his bedroom "with two microphones, a mixer from the

MP3: Lower Dens – “Propagation”

The spacey "Propagation" provides a preview of Lower Dens' new album Nootropics, out April 30th (May 1st in the U.S.). The five-minute roller is built around creaking guitar developments, which dissipate a

Stream: Mount Eerie – “House Shape”

As reported in February, Phil Elverum, of Microphones and Mount Eerie, will be releasing two albums this year. The first, Clear Moon, presents songs about “a quiet life in and around a small northwest town, usually

MP3: mr. Gnome – “The Way”

mr. Gnome are already following last year's excellent Madness in Miniature up strong with a new digital 7" Softly Mad, consisting of tracks "The Way" and "Still Life". The former is a

Stream: Cineplexx – “Crawl o Mariposa”

With a focus on guitars and synth-infused pop, Cineplexx's sound is a blend of psych-pop, culturally eclectic folk, and post-rock; it's not too distant from the engrossing DIY pop of R. Stevie

New Albums

Darker Lighter – ‘Darker Lighter’

The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar

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The Kanz – ‘Alienation Party’

Captivating with its blend of pop-punk nostalgia and modern electronic infusions, Alienation Party is the debut full-length album from London-based band The

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