Seattle Weekly has named The Globes Seattle’s “Best Rock Band of 2011”. The quartet released their debut LP Future Self earlier this year on Barsuk, played Sasquatch and have seemingly been on the road ever since. I’ve had the chance to chat with the guys on a few occasions and actually interviewed Erik (coming soon) and […]
Best Coast aka Bethany Cosentino has released a new track called “How They Want Me To Be”. Apparently, she has also dedicated her day to all of her fans (via twitter and her 50,000+ followers). Check out our interview with her right here. And stream the new track below. “How They Want Me To Be” How-They-Want-Me-To-Be
In our article about the Norwegian music scene last summer, we highlighted standout electronic act Casiokids. That excitement continues as the group has announced a new album. The electro-poppers’ new full length, titled Aabenbaringen over aaskammen (good luck pronouncing that), will be out October 11 on Polyvinyl Records. Tracklisting is below. Also, you can download single “Det Haster!” right […]
Seattle’s folk group Ivan and Alyosha have had a hell of 2011 so far. They’ve released Fathers Be Kind, earned all sorts of critical acclaim (Filter, NPR, Brooklyn Vegan), dropped by KEXP, Daytrotter and IFC and been on what’s seemed like a non-stop tour. They’re not stopping any time soon either. I & A have […]
One of the pleasant surprises of 2011 has been Athens-based experimenters Reptar (cue: Rugrats jokes). Their song “Context Clues” immediately struck me with an Animal Collective vibe and an uncanny resemblance to Avey Tare’s vocals. Anyhow, the band’s new EP “Oblangle Fizz Y’All” is now streaming and you can listen to it right here. Additionally, the band […]