Song of the DayAug 5, 2014Aug 1, 2014 YAWN: “Flytrap” Chicago’s YAWN takes its inspiration from the crazy weather in the Windy City. “Flytrap” starts out as a psychedelic […]
Song of the DayAug 4, 2014Aug 1, 2014 Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes: “Jenny” Australia’s Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes have a sound that sits somewhere between Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin. […]
Song of the DayAug 1, 2014Jul 28, 2014 Nick Waterhouse: “It No. 3” You can catch Nick Waterhouse today at Waterloo and tonight at the Parish. To get you ready, we’re featuring […]
Song of the DayJul 30, 2014Jul 28, 2014 Broncho: “Class Historian” Oklahoma’s Broncho returns with a new single that sounds like the Cars on a punk rock budget. Download “Class […]
Song of the DayJul 29, 2014Jul 29, 2014 The Rosebuds: “Blue Eyes” The Rosebuds return with a loose, Justin Vernon-produced album that manages to sum up what this North Carolina band […]
Song of the DayJul 28, 2014Jul 28, 2014 The Crookes: “Don’t Put Your Faith In Me” The Crookes are a young band from England drawing comparisons to the Smiths and Belle and Sebastian. “Don’t Put […]
Song of the DayJul 25, 2014Jul 23, 2014 Bear In Heaven: “Autumn” Bear In Heaven pairs moments of electronic beauty with complex, pounding rhythms, like dance music crafted in a laboratory […]
Song of the DayJul 24, 2014Jul 22, 2014 Nicole Atkins: “Red Ropes” Nicole Atkins’ voice reaches out from the speakers and grabs your attention. On a recent tour with Nick Cave […]
Song of the DayJul 23, 2014Jul 21, 2014 Amanda Shires: “Mutineer” Ahead of her performance at the Cactus Cafe tomorrow night, we’re featuring Amanda Shires in the song of the […]
Song of the DayJul 22, 2014Jul 23, 2014 Bobby Patterson: “I Got More Soul” Befitting his outsized personality, Bobby Patterson has worked every angle in the music business: songwriter, producer, DJ, and label […]
Song of the DayJul 21, 2014Jul 15, 2014 Twin Peaks: “Flavor” Chicago’s Twin Peaks treats its new album like a mixtape, throwing together different styles like seasoned pros. “Flavor” might […]
Song of the DayJul 18, 2014Jul 15, 2014 Marissa Nadler: “Firecrackers” Marissa Nadler recently stopped by our Studio 1A and left us entranced with her dark, otherworldly folk music. Today’s […]
Song of the DayJul 17, 2014Jul 14, 2014 Mesa Inn: “Holiday” Austin’s Mesa Inn crafts sparse country-rock that’s as dry as the band’s desert-influenced name. Catch them tonight at Lamberts […]
Song of the DayJul 16, 2014Jul 14, 2014 New Madrid: “Manners” New Madrid firmly steps into Athens, GA’s impressive musical legacy with its second album. Catch the band at Holy […]
Song of the DayJul 15, 2014Jul 15, 2014 Young Buffalo: “Sykia” Young Buffalo brings its energetic pop-rock to the Mohawk tomorrow night, and today’s song of the day will get […]
Song of the DayJul 14, 2014Jul 11, 2014 Reigning Sound: “Never Coming Home” The Memphis garage-punk outfit Reigning Sound turns to soul and R&B on its new album. The smooth “Never Coming […]
Song of the DayJul 11, 2014Jul 8, 2014 Burgess Meredith: “Me As In You” The Polyphonic Spree and Sarah Jaffe take over the Central Presbyterian Church tonight, and get there early. Austin’s Burgess […]
Song of the DayJul 10, 2014Jul 8, 2014 Genuine Leather: “The Viper” Austin’s Genuine Leather crafts whip-smart power-pop that recalls Spoon and Cheap Trick. “The Viper” is 120 seconds of summer […]
Song of the DayJul 9, 2014Jul 7, 2014 Elephant Stone: “Knock You From Yr Mountain” Montreal’s Elephant Stone takes their psychedelia into newer, more dance-oriented directions on the groovy “Knock You From Yr Mountain.”
Song of the DayJul 8, 2014Jul 7, 2014 Corb Lund: “Counterfeiters’ Blues” Like his friend Hayes Carll, Canada’s Corb Lund uses traditional country music to dress up his prickly observations. “Counterfeiters’ […]
Song of the DayJul 7, 2014Jul 2, 2014 José James: “Simply Beautiful” José James’ new album heads in a rock direction, but live in our Studio 1A, the Minnesota singer goes […]
Song of the DayJul 3, 2014Jun 30, 2014 Ben Kweller: “Full Circle” Austin’s Ben Kweller comes full circle on this 2012 live performance of “Full Circle,” pulling in country, pop, and […]
Song of the DayJul 2, 2014Jul 2, 2014 Andrew Bird: “Giant of Illinois” Though he’s known for his experimental live performances–mixing loops, drum machines, and, of course, whistling–at heart Andrew Bird is […]
Song of the DayJul 1, 2014Jun 24, 2014 Wand: “Flying Golem” The Ty Segall-approved Wand makes its debut in August with a sound equal parts psych-rock fuzz and pop sweetness.