Xiu Xiu’s “Stupid In The Dark” Asks You To Kill Your Ungrateful Lover.
Xiu Xiu is rarely an easy listen. Think back to 2004’s Fabulous Muscles and abrasive tracks like “Support Our Troops OH! (Black …
Gap Dream: Shine Your Light (Video)
This month, Gap Dream will release their sophomore LP, Shine Your Light. In preparation for the release, the band has given us …
Woods: It Ain’t Easy (Video)
I failed at a few things during my compilation of last year’s Best of 2012 list. Two items stand out: first is …
Woodkid: I Love You (Video)
You can find Yoann Lemoine’s name attached to some pretty notable acts: Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey, though not …
The Migrant Returns with ‘Beads’
Denmark artist Bjarke Bendtsen, better known state-side as The Migrant, is back with his third album. Beads continues Bendtsen’s collective-style experimental/psychedelic folk-pop …
Moodoïd: De Folie Pure (NSFW Video)
Pablo Padovani, son of cult jazz musician Jean-Marc Padovani and guitarist for Melody’s Echo Chamber, goes solo with Moodoïd. Somewhat reminiscent of …
The Sudden Death of Stars: Supernovae (Video)
Do an image search for Rennes, France, and you’ll find photos of astonishing medieval buildings, of breathtaking landscapes and of mystical palaces. …
MTNS: Lost Track of Time
Despite use of digital equipment, a favoring of syths and electronic percussion, ambient bands like Brisbane, Australia’s MTNS seem to have an …
Minks Release Sophomore LP “Tides End”
This week Minks released their sophomore LP on Captured Tracks. The new album, Tides End, sees the band progressing beyond their lo-fi, …
Coke Weed: Sunseekers
I haven’t listened to Coke Weed before now, but here they are with their third LP, Back to Soft. My lack of …