With the music industry in a current state of dwarfing – record buyers feasted on a variety of new and recycled goods in 2007. From new wave inspired hip-hop to the rediscovery of doo-woop – it was a year of stellar debuts and brilliant returns – where digital singles became the competition and albums [...]
Some may have heard this, some not. But, Jon Foreman, acclaimed singer and writer of the band, Switchfoot, has decided to put on an EP of all the seasons. That’s right, the seasons. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, will bring forth an EP of Foreman’s “softer songs.”
Just in time for the holidays – new music! If you loved “Goodnight” you will flip over this new holiday inspired classic. William, once again, proves that his newly acquired buzz is much deserved. Hear “Covered In Snow” here.
A lot can change in a day. Yesterday, I was perusing blogs and came across one talking about a certain artist, which used to be the frontman of one of my favorite 90s rock groups. Then, later that day, I went to Barnes & Noble and noticed the guy being featured in a [...]
My latest musical crush is on Inara George’s latest incarnation – The Bird and The Bee. Once I heard the organ in “Again & Again” I was hooked (think Rosie Thomas meets Bjork). Since then I’ve grabbed both of her albums and so should you. This week iTunes revealed that [...]
This post may show my fascination-turned-obsession over Hammock, the ambient duo of Andrew Thompson and Marc Byrd, but so be it. Ever since I heard Kenotic, I’ve been hooked. At this point, (and I’m sure many other fans) I will buy whatever record is produced by this well accomplished instrumental band that is [...]
On behalf of the writers here, we wish you a safe Thanksgiving Holiday and plenty of Tryptophan induced comas and football watching til your eyes fall out… if that’s your thing.
Here’s the inside track on Chris Walla’s new record. His debut solo album Field Manual complete and set for a January 29, 2008 release date. Walla, who’s produced the likes of Tegan & Sara, Nada Surf and the Decemberists, performs all the instruments on the album with the exception of the drums on [...]
Last week sonic champions of the abstract Sigur Ros released Hvarf – Heim, a double EP featuring brand new tracks as well as the sound track to the upcoming film release on 12/4 entitled “Heima” (Icelandic for Home)
I knew I liked this guy for a reason. Consistently pushing the envelope of interacting with his fan base, Sufjan Stevens has called for the masses to trade Christmas Songs with him. Starting today, write and record a song and send it to Asthmatic Kitty and they’ll be choosing the best submission [...]
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