Who: Viva Voce from Portland, OR.
What: The propulsive first track off the upcoming album ‘Rose City’ on Barsuk (May 26th). As well, the band is offering up an exclusive single at eMusic featuring the album stand out ‘Octavio’, with a pair of new remixes of the track. Look for that on tuesday. Finally, they’re hitting […]
Who: Eamon McGrath from Edmonton, AB.
What: Makes me think Tom Waits is singing old Neil Young b-sides. ’13 Songs of Whiskey and Light’ (April 28th, White Whale) is the album by Edmonton’s Eamon McGrath. Chosen from a collection of 18 home-recorded albums and over 100 songs, these 13 made the cut. Sounding like they were […]
Ever been to one of those house parties where there’s a band crammed in the corner surrounded by people going nuts? Me neither. Most house parties I’ve been to didn’t include a band. I did however put on 4 bands at a houseparty, but there wasn’t room for dancing and the music didn’t fit. These […]
Who: The Dears From Montreal.
What: This will be one of fours b-sides coming your way from The Dears. These songs couldn’t find their way on to Missles, but at least they’re about to get heard. Halfmast features 4 dueling guitar solos from frontman Lightburn, Robert E. Benvie and former-Dears Pat Krief and George Donoso III. […]
Here’s an intro to Oakland, CA’s Grand Lake. A foursome comprised of an ex-Port O’Brien member, 2 music school grads and a local singer-songwriter. Think ‘minimalist arrangements of catchy pop tunes, paired with a sensibility that smacks of both the conservatory and the garage’ all available on their new disc ‘Nevermint’ (Came out yesterday on […]