“What’s a man to do/When a man can’t be true?” Samuel T. Herring croons on the new Future Islands single. Always theatrical but never cliché, the Baltimore post-punk dance trio teases us with the soulful “Tomorrow.” Although there is no word on a full-length follow-up to their highly regarded album, “On the Water,” the dichotomy […]
Dinosaur Jr. plays with the concept of censorship in their music video for “Watch the Corners,” a track off of their upcoming album “I Bet on Sky” (due out Sept. 17 via Jagjaguwar). Directed by the Director Brothers, we see a young innocent girl fall for a pixel-faced skateboarding rocker boy and her over-protective father […]
The Soft Pack, “Tall Boy” – Ever wonder why kids favor “tall boys” when they drink these days? Well, the Soft Pack takes the sad tale of alcohol-filled nights and turns it into the psychedelic tune “Tall Boy,” which beckons people to the dance floor before they actually hit the floor during a bender. Their […]
Remember the first time you played “Spin the Bottle?” Some were more experienced than others, but the anticipation during the game is always innocent and sweet. Act As If‘s Joshua Martinez-directed music for the track “Oh My My” captures that moment perfectly under some soft lighting inside and bright sunshine outside. The L.A. band, whose […]
Some may recognize Ben Cassorla as the guitarist in Gamble House. Others may have seen him on tour with the Belle Brigade or play in Bryce Dessner’s side project Clogs. His new band Cassorla, also featuring members Ross Garren on keys and harmonica and Brian Carmody on drums, however, has been getting some attention thanks […]
Lafayette, La.-based quartet Brass Bed might have fans going stir-crazy until a follow-up to 2010’s “Melt White” is released, and with good reason. Their forthcoming album “The Secret Will Keep You” won’t be out until 2013. And their new 7-inch single “A Bullet For You” only stokes the fires of anticipation. Due out Sept. 18 […]
Happy Sunday: ‣ The Wiltern gets a dose of Fun. and Fool’s Gold supports. ‣ Rock the Bells at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino continues this weekend with Nas, Ice Cube, Wiz Khalifa, E-40 & Too Short, Kid Ink, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and more. ‣ The Echoplex will go back in time with soul […]
Minneapolis-based Poliça (that’s with a soft “c”) might have released one of the most compelling R&B-influenced albums this year, but it’s hard to get over the fact that every syllable lead singer (and Gayngs member) Channy Leaneagh utters is drenched in heavy auto-tune. Together, producer Ryan Olsen, Bon Iver’s Mike Noyce on additional vocals, live […]
“Doom soul” may sound a little scary and a bit more dreary than you’re ready for, but when you realize it’s a type of blues music the term “doom” seems appropriate. Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx, aka Cold Specks, a soul singer who currently resides on the other side of the pond in London, England, even […]
There’s something about Sean Rowe‘s baritone that are so charmingly inviting no matter what emotion he conveys. Always paired with conviction, Rowe could be an a cappella artist and tell a story with just his burning tone and peculiar melodies. But the musician, whose journey with music began around the same time with his fascination […]
