First, the xx and Flying Lotus both announced new album. Now our Monday’s even busier with news that Mumford & Sons have a new album on the way as well. On September 25, Mumford & Sons will release Babel via Glassnote Records. The follow-up album to the monster 2009 hit Sigh No More was produced by Markus […]
If you were looking forward to seeing Passion Pit on their new tour and catching material from their new album Gossamer, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but they’ve cancelled upcoming dates. Leadman Michael Angelakos posted the following statement of explanation: On behalf of the band and myself, I would like to greatly apologize […]
With the release of Purity Ring’s excellent singles “Bellispeak” and “Fireshrine” earlier this spring, we knew their new album Shrines would be a treat of a listen. Now, Shrines is streaming in full. Cruise on over to NPR to listen to the whole thing. Check out their wild, fantasy-laced video for “Fireshrine” as well. And they’ll be at […]
Electronic music wizard Flying Lotus played what I heard was a stellar set at Pitchfork Festival this weekend. Last time I saw him, at Coachella, it was definitely a top-notch show. Looks like we may be treated to more frequent Flying Lotus shows later this fall, because Steve Ellison announced his new album, Until The Quiet […]
Brooklyn-based DIIV’s new record Oshin is about as summery of a record as a guy could ask for. Sort of a hazier Real Estate mixed with more upfront surf riffs like Surfer Blood, plus their own vibes. You should give it whirl for your next road trip, late night bike ride or beach/lake sess. Guess you […]