For the love of music
Touché Amoré and Pianos Become The Teeth are two of the most talked about bands in the hardcore scene, and for a damn good reason. Both are known for their emotionally driven lyrics, powerful delivery and elegant musical style, but most importantly, they stand out from a crowd full of bands trying to recreate what has already been done. Why? … [Read more...]
Graph Rabbit, a duo comprised of Brooklyn-based artist Austin Donohue and Shy Kedmi (with an assist from producer Allen Farmelo) released Snowblind on its own label, Butterscotch Records, in October 2012. Anyone pining for a mellowed out Thom Yorke or a toned down Jonsi will find a blissful sonic and vocal utopia on this subtly wondrous … [Read more...]
The titular refrain of “Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools” aims straight for the brain where it will remain as the feel-good mantra of the summer. Berlin-based Bulgarian and international sensation D E N A, AKA Dena Todorova, has two previous songs to her name, “Games” and “Boyfriend”, and has just released her 4th song, “Thin … [Read more...]
Metal Mother – Ionika Taara Tati, the creative visionary behind Metal Mother, released her sophomore album, Ionika, on her own record label, Post Primal, in mid-April. Her moniker ‘Metal Mother’ is misleading on the surface because the word ‘metal’ doesn’t refer to a music genre, but instead refers to the strength it takes to be a … [Read more...]
As a farewell to winter, New York's Bowery Ballroom hosted the unique melancholic space pop of Efterklang. Having wowed NY in September at the Metropolitan Museum of Art performing alongside the Wordless Orchestra, the city was clearly ready for another fix. Performing with a lineup featuring childhood friends; Casper Clausen, Mads Brauer and … [Read more...]
It’s been give or take a month since Grown Up Avenger Stuff, the band led by vocalist Deirdre Kroener, released their latest album and that has given me quite enough time to listen to the title track “Sparkleton”. The song has a very mellow and laidback start. Though surprised at first, since the band was described to me as “ quirky yet … [Read more...]
Taking elements from such acts as Simon & Garfunkel, The Carter Family, and Iron & Wine, The Milk Carton Kids croon ever so sweetly here on track four, "Years Gone By". Their newest offering, The Ash & Clay hit stores on March 26th via Anti- Records. Hailing from Eagle Rock, CA this folk duo have produced a record best shared, along … [Read more...]
Ah yes, the return of Eibon. I cannot tell you how much I've been anticipating the release of their new record, II, due out on April 17. This advance track, "The Void Settlers", is a slight departure from past releases. You can hear the progression in style, song structure, and production. Hailing from Paris, France this 5 piece have … [Read more...]
Depeche Mode, the long-running U.K. electronic rock/pop band and touchstone for many an aspiring and established outfit, is still alive and kicking. Delta Machine, studio album #13, is slated for release on March 26th. Lead single “Heaven” was offered up in late January and the official video has garnered over 3 and ½ million views on … [Read more...]
Planks are 2013's answer to the Deftones Adrenaline-era sound and style. The group seems to be a bit more charged and chaotic. They comfortably change from searing, full speed punk rock style speed, to slowed down, rhythmic glory. The newest addition to the Planks discography is Funeral Mouth. Ten songs full of down-tuned emotion, backed … [Read more...]