In 2011, my bandmate convinced me that we had to play with a raucous new band of Seattle University students who were apparently putting on mind-blistering, sweaty, life-affirming, drum infused house shows in Capitol Hill. Unfortunately that show didn’t pan out, which I’m still bummed about. However, I was introduced to Chinook Jargon, which became […]
Perennial rock master Jack White follows up his 2012 solo debut album Blunderbuss with Lazaretto on June 10 via Third Man Records. White dropped instrumental shred fest and album track “High Ball Stepper” already. He’s tossed out “Just One Drink” to accompany the former. This one’s got a bit more of a 70’s Rolling Stone vibe. Have a listen […]
Seattle’s Beat Connection are back with a brand new single. They dropped “Hesitation” earlier today, a track that showcases their airy, light, electro pop sound. Yet “Hesitation” demonstrates the band has grown quite a bit since their 2012 The Palace Garden album. Beat Connection “Hesitation” tightens up the production and pace with forward vocals, hinting at some […]
Brooklyn’s The Antlers release their fourth studio album Familiars on June 17 via Anti Records. They shared single “Palace” with us already. New track “Hotel” follows “Palace”. “Hotel” is a slow burner in the trademark Antlers style, featuring atmospheric synths, staccato horn bursts and some swanky guitar lines towards the end. Tour dates here as well. Cruise […]
Black Keys’ new album Turn Blue drops May 13. We previously shared album track “Fever“, which signaled a bit different direction for Dan & Patrick. Another new album track has surfaced in the form of a Zane Lowe BBC Radio 1 live video. It’s good to see producer and frequent collaborator Richard Swift join in on this one. Here’s […]