Recovering Bohemian Music Snob. Currently learning to warp young minds with his knowledge of cynical conspiracy theories and the physical world.
Who: Carpenter from Vancouver.
What: Give a listen to the tune Six Shots off the band’s upcoming debut album, Law of The Land . Their music is heavily influenced by John Cougar Mellancamp , Bruce Springsteen , and is described as FarmCore. Made a name for themselves by vehemently promoting sustainable farming practices, […]
Who: Cansei de Ser Sexy (aka CSS) , from S⭠Paulo, Brazil.
Translation: Tired of Being Sexy
What: Recently released track off the band’s upcoming 2nd full length release, Donkey. This is a band that remixed L7’s Let’s Pretend That We’re Dead. Think supercharged, thumping, chick synth-rock, with a dose of international flavour that lends itself well […]
Who: Sleepercar from El Paso, Texas
What: Sparta front man, and ex At The Drive-In member, Jim Ward, moseys his way into the realm of alt-country by writing lonely tunes with a twang that were influenced by acts like the Old-97’s . He put those ideas on the shelf back in 2002 as Sparta […]
Who: The Instruments of the Elephant 6 Collective in Athens, Georgia.
What: A folksy traipse through the forests around Athens, led by Heather McIntosh and friends. An E6 mention should tweak the antennae of anyone who is fond of Apples In Stereo , Olivia Tremor Control , or Neutral Milk Hotel . Jeff […]
Who: The Notwist from Munich, Germany
What: Veterans of the German Electronica and Indie Rock scene who started off as a metal/punk act back in 1989. Upcoming release "The Devil, You + Me", is their first release since Neon Golden in 2002 and has been in the works for 2 years. Vocalist Markus Ascher […]