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Video: Matt Hunter & the Dusty Fates Share New Single 'Reindeer Soul'
by Josh Sharpe - June 06, 2024 On Friday, Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates will release their new album Reindeer Soul on Dromedary Records. In anticipation of Friday’s release date, the band is excited to share the official video for the album’s title track. Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates will be playing an album release show on Frid...
Guided by Voices Share 'Serene King' Single Ahead of Newly Announced LP
by Josh Sharpe - April 17, 2024 Guided By Voices (the ever-evolving act led by Robert Pollard) shares the announcement of their next LP, Strut of Kings (due June 28 via GBV Inc). Building on 40 years of GBV history, the majestic and triumphant Strut of Kings is the 41st album by the indie rock royalty. Alongside the album announce...
Sea Ray Release New Single 'Stripmine Skyline'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023 The edition includes a vinyl pressing, remastered by Fred Kevorkian (The White Stripes, The National), and coincides with the digital release of two tracks that were fan favorites of the band's live set. The new recordings were produced by the band and mixed by longtime collaborator Peter Katis (Dea...
Loose Wing Releases New Album 'MIRACLE BABY'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Seattle rock is alright! Loose Wing brings it (along with country, synth touches) for an “authenticity that shines” on “Miracle Baby,” out now....
Harrisburg, PA's The Jellybricks Release New Single and Video 'Monday's Never'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023 Harrisburg, PA's The Jellybricks release new single and video 'Monday's Never' featuring Guided By Voices' Doug Gillard on lead guitar....
Guided By Voices Share 'The Race Is On, The King Is Dead' Single
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023 Alongside the album announcement, the band shared the record's first single, 'For The Home,' and now, they return with a second cut entitled 'The Race Is On, The King Is Dead.' Following their monumental 40th Anniversary Celebration in Dayton earlier this year, GBV is beginning their fifth decade wi...
Sea Ray Announce 20th Anniversary Edition Of Sophomore LP 'Stars At Noon'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 The edition includes a first-ever vinyl pressing, painstakingly remastered in 2023, and coincides with the digital release of two newly-recorded tracks that were fan favorites of the band's live set. The new recordings were produced by the band and mixed by longtime collaborator Peter Katis (Death C...
Guided By Voices Announce New LP; Share 'For The Home' Single
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Guided By Voices have announced their new album and shared the first single. Alongside the album announcement, the band has additionally shared the record's first single, 'For The Home.' Following their monumental 40th Anniversary Celebration in Dayton earlier this year, GBV is beginning their fifth...
Upper Wilds Share Surprise Bandcamp-Exclusive Single 'Infinity Drama'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 Opening with scrambled transmissions and radar bleeps, guitarist Dan Friel cuts through the noise with an angular guitar hook before the rhythm section of bassist Jason Binnick and drummer Jeff Ottenbacher come crashing in, erupting into gleeful distortion, soaring harmonies and white-knuckled riffs...
Upper Wilds Share New Single 'Short Centuries'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2023 Upper Wilds will be touring with Pelican, including a Chicago album release show at the Metro alongside Uniform. In addition Dan Friel will curate a series of outdoor concerts titled 'Interstellar Overpass' at Mama Tried in Brooklyn, featuring members of Oneida, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Guided By Voices a...
Ibex Clone Share Single 'There Is No Light'
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Ibex Clone’s All Channels Clear tunnels back through the shredded remains of folk, pop, blues and psychedelia to rediscover the real, the human, and the good in this world. Listen close and you’ll hear the ramshackle chime of Big Star, the fingerstyle melodicism of John Fahey and Gimmer Nicholson, a...
Indie Jazz Alchemists sunking Announce New Album 'Smug'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 A duo comprised of Granfelt and keyboardist Antoine Martel, sunking are announcing their second album and first with ANTI- Records. Titled ’Smug,’ the groundwork for the album is drawn from a series of freewheeling, lo-fi drum sessions captured back in 2016 while the horn and keyboard-fueled arrange...
The Berries Share New Album 'High Flying Man'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Berry enlisted live band members Danny Paul (drums), Emma Danner (backing vocals), and Lance Umble (bass) during the recording of High Flying Man, as well as the mixing talents of Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck, Guided by Voices), breaking from the self-produced home recording ethos of the previou...
The Berries (Run For Cover) Release New Single 'Down That Road Again'
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022 High Flying Man follows The Berries’ previous releases, 2018’s Start All Over Again and 2019’s Berryland. While longtime listeners will undoubtedly recognize Berry’s disaffected drawl and melodic sensibility, High Flying Man’s complex arrangements and expansive sonic landscape place it well apart fr...
VIDEO: Joel Jerome Shares 'When You Land' Live Video
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Jerome shares a live performance of “When You Land,” shot at the label’s HQ. He recently appeared on KCSN’s 88FIVE live session, as well, performing songs from the record and opening up about its creation process. “I really enjoyed playing a few songs from the album at our dear Dangerbird Records he...
The Berries Announce New Album 'High Flying Man'
by Michael Major - June 15, 2022 It's the third album for Matt Berry’s pseudo-eponymous project. Loss and desire take center stage as Berry delves deep into 21st century malaise, crafting densely layered songs which project an unshakable yearning for deliverance from the world’s shortcomings....
Aeon Station (Feat Kevin, Jerry and Greg of the Wrens) Announces Summer 2022 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Following their triumphant live debut at NYC’s TV Eye in March 2022 and explosive shows at SXSW before Kevin Whelan injured his knee during a performance, Sub Pop recording artists AEON STATION are announcing a round of live shows this Summer. Plus, watch the group perform at KEXP. ...
Booter Share Debut Single 'Crushin''
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022 Booter is sharing their debut single today with “Crushin’”. The first single from the Winnipeg, Manitoba, band melds the frenetic energy of Guided By Voices with the biting and often funny, stream-of-consciousness songwriting of bands like illuminati hotties and The Breeders....
Joel Jerome Shares New Single 'Everybody Come On'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Today, he shares the melodic final teaser single and album closer “Everybody Come On” accentuated by lush violin. Nodding to the Latin artists of his parents’ generation, the folk-pop collection pays homage to the music of his childhood, with additional sonic references spanning Guided by Voices, An...
Guided By Voices Announce Upcoming Album, Release New Single
by Marissa Tomeo - May 03, 2022 On March 4, Guided By Voices shared their newest album, Crystal Nuns Cathedral, and to continue the momentum, they're sharing another album entitled Tremblers And Goggles By Rank on July 1 via GBV Inc. To kick off the album cycle, they shared a new single 'Alex Bell' (which is also available on a li...
Joyce Manor to Premiere New Album, '40 OZ. TO FRESNO'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Today, Joyce Manor officially announce their 6th studio album, 40 oz. To Fresno, slated for release on June 10th, 2022. They also share “Gotta Let It Go,” the first single available today on all streaming platforms. Pairing sentimental lyrics with an aggressive bridge, the track emphasizes the “punk...
Joyce Manor Announce New Album '40 oz. To Fresno'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022 They also share “Gotta Let It Go,” the first single available today on all streaming platforms. Pairing sentimental lyrics with an aggressive bridge, the track emphasizes the “punk” in pop-punk and is the perfect re-introduction to the band. Watch the music video for the new track now!...
Joel Jerome Debuts New Single 'Falling Star'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022 Nodding to Latin artists such as Roberto Carlos, Nelson Ned and Juan Gabriel, the folk-pop collection pays homage to the music of his parents, with additional sonic references spanning Guided by Voices, Angel Olsen and Fleet Foxes. The track is heavily inspired by Beach Boys’ Sunflower. Watch the ne...
Joel Jerome Announces New 'Super Flower Blood Moon' LP
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022 LA’s multi-talented Joel Jerome has announced his full-length Dangerbird Records debut, Super Flower Blood Moon. The folk-pop collection’s sonic references span Beach Boys, Guided by Voices, Angel Olsen & Fleet Foxes while paying homage to the music of his parents – Latin artists such as Roberto Car...
Elf Power Release New Single 'The Gas Inside The Tank'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022 GA-based psychedelic folk band Elf Power announced they have signed with Yep Roc Records. Elf Power formed in Athens, GA in 1994 and have released 13 albums, two EPs, and a handful of singles, many times playing alongside acts like R.E.M., Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr., Neutral Milk Hotel, Guided by Vo... |