Is Karin Dreijer Andersson the electroclash equivalent of Eddie Vedder? Lets break it down… Both singers have haunting and dynamic voices that commanded attention when they first emerged as artists and continue to demand attention even if they are not hit machines anymore. Both have spawned many imitators. Yet perhaps it is in this area […]
Who: Alexi Murdoch from the ‘Away We Go’ Soundtrack.
What: Been seeing the trailer recently for the upcoming Sam Mendes movie ‘Away We Go’ and wondering who’s song was featured. Turns out it is the song ‘All My Days’ by London born, Scottish bred singer-songwriter Alexi Murdoch. Also turns out he’s the primary musical voice for […]
Who: Starlight Mints.
What: Oklahoma psych-pop pranksters Starlight Mints will be releasing their next album Change Remains via Barsuk Records in June (Physical June 21st, digitally June 9th). Expect an ‘unusual brand of instrumentally complex, surrealistically worded pop sound’. Check. Got them on the radar now. Coming soon to a town near you.
Song: Zoomba. Probably the […]
Hamilton’s Dark Mean have popped up recently on both Herohill and I Heart Music, garnering impressive reviews from both sites. I thought I’d follow suit as I think we’ve found something special here. The 3 three-piece comprised of Mark Dean (could that be where Dark Mean comes from?), Sandy Johnston and Billy Holmes have been […]
Who: Elizabeth and the Catapult from Brooklyn, NY.
What: A pretty cool tune from Brooklyn trio Elizabeth and the Catapult called ‘Taller Children’. They’re a fixture in the NY downtown club scene fronted by a classical pianist turned touring musician from Greenwich Village. Expect winsome pop tunes and energetic, surprise-filled live shows. The bands long […]