JEFF the brotherhood: Bone Jam [Video]
“Bone Jam” by JEFF the brotherhood is the epitome of a low-budget music video. And it fits the song and… Read More »JEFF the brotherhood: Bone Jam [Video]
Meyercord: Childish [Album Review]
Discard the fact that Ben Meyercord is a friend of mine. Discard the fact that he often contributes to this website. I did. Listening to Meyercord‘s debut EP Childish, I wanted to take on a fresh perspective. I wanted to be endearing and honest in my recount of the EP, so that’s how I approached it.
Read More »Meyercord: Childish [Album Review]Le Loup: Beach Town [Track Review]
It’s been two long years since any news has come forth from the Baltimore collective Le Loup, fronted by the once tormented Sam Simkoff. Two years is a very long time — enough time for maturity to progress, lifestyles to change, personalities to evolve. And that’s what we’re given with the first single off Le Loup’s upcoming sophomore LP, Family; a sound that holds the vibrant avant-garde nature of Le Loup’s debut, but metamorphosed into something that would ultimately make Darwin proud. Read More »Le Loup: Beach Town [Track Review]
Candy Claws: In The Dream Of The Sea Life [Album Review]
I would categorize Candy Claws and their single “Catamaran” as experimental pop in the vein of Panda Bear. “Catamaran” and the album from whence it came, Candy Claws’ debut LP In The Dream Of The Sea Life, has similar experimental characteristics, from the varied and incandescent instrumentation to hushed, melodic and oft indecipherable vocals. The theme is consistency and flow; each song transitions flawlessly into the next.
Read More »Candy Claws: In The Dream Of The Sea Life [Album Review]Golden Bloom: Theme For An Adventure At Sea [World Premiere]
FensePost is proud to conclude The Summer of Golden Bloom, in which nine blogs came together to exclusively premiere various tracks off Golden Bloom‘s debut LP Fan The Flames, out August 18. Our exclusive track is “Theme For An Adventure At Sea” and it is easily one of my favorite songs on Fan The Flames, and certainly my favorite new track. Read More »Golden Bloom: Theme For An Adventure At Sea [World Premiere]
The Splinters: Splintered Bridges [Track Review]
We’re sure seeing our share of all-girl groups these days. Already-talked about here on FensePost include Vivian Girls (a track review of “When I’m Gone” was published this morning), Pens, and now The Splinters, whose “Splintered Bridges” matches the aforementioned groups in garage pop excellence. This quartet officially released their debut 7-inch featuring “Splintered Bridges” as the title track and a-side, and “Sorry” as the b-side on the first of this month. Read More »The Splinters: Splintered Bridges [Track Review]
The Hush Now: Hoping And Waiting [Track Review]
“Hoping And Waiting”, off The Hush Now‘s upcoming sophomore LP Constellations, sees the band progressing in their ability to craft a great pop song. Simple and packed with pop sensibilities, “Hoping And Waiting” shows more promise than the singles off the group’s self-titled debut. The Hush Now’s sunny pop is excellent summer fun. Read More »The Hush Now: Hoping And Waiting [Track Review]
Vivian Girls: When I’m Gone [Track Review]
Vivian Girls‘ self-titled LP from 2008 was damn catchy. Listening again to songs like “All The Time” and “Tell The World”, I’m immediately rewarded with the garage-centric punk-pop style I absolutely adore. But Vivian Girls have a new one coming out soon, a new one called Everything Goes Wrong. The album’s title contrasts perfectly with the first single, “When I’m Gone”, as, despite the greatness of Vivian Girls, this is the group’s most accomplished song yet. Read More »Vivian Girls: When I’m Gone [Track Review]
Noah And The Whale: The First Days Of Spring [Trailer]
Last year, Noah And The Whale astonished the world with their LP Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down. They’re now poised to follow that release with a new album and an accompanying film. Both are dubbed The First Days Of Spring, and we now have a sneak peek at what resides inside, thanks to a new trailer for the release. Read More »Noah And The Whale: The First Days Of Spring [Trailer]
Atlas Sound: Walkabout [Track Review]
It’s mid-Summer 2009 and we are finally treated with the creative meeting of two of the more eclectic and eccentric minds in independent music — Bradford Cox (Atlas Sound, Deerhunter) and Noah Lennox (Panda Bear, Animal Collective). Atlas Sound‘s “Walkabout” is the result, and it features Lennox’s pop-riddled vocals draped by the experimental sounds signature to Atlas Sound. The combination is brilliant; genius minds like these really should collaborate more often. Read More »Atlas Sound: Walkabout [Track Review]
