California’s Mikal Cronin will release his third full length album on May 5 via Merge Records. The aptly titled MCIII follows up the excellent Mikal Cronin and MCII albums. Stream a new track from MCIII, it’s called “ii) Gold”. If you’re new to Mikal Cronin, you might also check out his MCII track “Weight” as another great introduction.
Despite some words in the wind that Thee Oh Sees we’re wrapping up shop after a monumental streak, the band is back in action with a new album on the way. After relocating from San Francisco to Los Angeles, frontman John Dwyer released an experimental electronic side-project as Damaged Bug. Luckily, that didn’t keep him […]
Seattle’s The Local Strangers released their second full-length album Take What You Can Carry today. The 22 track double album features a unique window into The Local Strangers’ world. Those that have followed Aubrey Zoli and Matt Hart’s project from the earlier days likely know of the band’s intimate live shows and extensive touring (over 20,000 miles at this point) as […]
Fans of Escort and Jungle may staple in Denver’s Falcon Punch. And +10 KO points for the band name. Avery Henderson has been crafting upbeat disco jams and the smooth, breezy vibes of “Donald’s Bird” serve as a solid introduction. Stream Falcon Punch “Donald’s Bird” below and watch for word on any tours coming up.
Revisiting and reinterpreting bygone eras of music is no new musical trend. From Joey Bada$$ to Jessica Pratt to Pickwick, newer takes on older trends still lead to worthwhile listens. Wherever you stand on the issue, you’d be hard pressed to find a more accurate throwback to early 60’s gospel soul music than Fort Worth’s […]