Howlin Rain
Howlin Rain – Phantom In The Valley Howlin Rain is a San Franciscan quintet whose psychedelic and labyrinth-like rock music evokes a feeling of golden ages of rock. Its a classic feel, thats modernized and evolved thanks to the help of Rick Rubin who signed them to his label (American Recordings)
The Wooden Birds
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4sapR-6OwY[/youtube] Who doesn’t want to pay homage to Smokey & the Bandit? The Wooden Birds do so in the video for their track “Criminals Win,” off of their recent release Two Matchsticks. Buy Name Your Link
Diamond Rugs
Diamond Rugs – Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant I love christmas music. I really do. My love for all things John McCauley related as well has spurred posting this kind of hilarious yet poignant track from music collective Diamond Rugs. Diamond Rugs, if you haven’t noticed, is John McCauley (Deer
Casey Black
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm5sex9ryfs[/youtube] Tonight, get a chance to hear Brooklyn songwriter, Casey Black. He’s cranking up his Chinatown Bust Tour and he’s on tonight at 8pm. This Nashville born songwriter brings along his storytelling style & dark lyrics to our fair city.
Guards
Guards – Do It Again Tomorrow, Guards will release a new 7″ for “Do It Again” a brand new single from Richie Follin. The song is laced with powerpop fuzzed out guitars and a screaming chorus line. Check out the single off the 7″ and go out and buy the sucker
Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius – All Waters A follow up to one of last years best albums, Perfume Genius is about to drop a very strangely named album, Put Your Back N 2 It, included is this poignant, raw song titled “All Waters,” which to me feels more like a teaser than an
Radiation City
Radiation City – Babies Dream poppers Radiation City released another single titled “Babies,” off their The Hands that Take You full length. Babies is a dreamy, distant feeling track similar to their “Color of Industry,” that is driven by a subtle drum loop and employs tons of vocal reverb. Its a
Spectrals
Check out Spectrals, aka 21 yr old Louis Jones’ project that mixes pop / soul / doo wop to put together this fantastic vintage eclecticism. In 2 minutes this song will have you reaching for the repeat button, vibrant, colorful and fun Jones produced an album nearly on his own (with the
deer tick
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNG6aK81ZAk[/youtube] Deer Tick’s Divine Providence could be one of the best albums of the year with its irreverant, boozed up, rootsy rock sound. It’s certainly one of my favorites, and quickly became an album I could not shut off. Check
mixtape
This is my mixtape for the lovely month of November. A lot of fantastic music was released this month, and I tried to chronicle it with this mixtape. I’m particularly happy with the explosion of tunes on this album. There really is no let up, and I think you
The Fling
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLSGt5iF2Ks[/youtube] Long Beach CA’s The Fling are an eclectic kind of rock band that clash together 60’s pop with a bit of contemporary indie-rock. The surf pop guitars jangle, vocals reverb and swirl and the downtrodden lyrics feel particularly upbeat.
kingsley flood
Kingsley Flood – Black Boots Strap on your boots, our friends here in Boston, Kingsley Flood have released another track off their upcoming EP Colder Still. This song has been a staple of their live shows and for great reason. The pounding drums, the trash can clangs, string arrangements all build