Song of the DayDec 2, 2013Dec 16, 2013 Mutual Benefit: “Let’s Play/Statue Of A Man” Mutual Benefit’s songs don’t follow a particular verse-chorus-verse structure; they ramble and roam, lighting on a particular sound before […]
Song of the DayNov 29, 2013Nov 27, 2013 Basia Bulat: “Tall Tall Shadow” Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat earned praise from fans and critics alike for her lovely voice and her take on […]
Song of the DayNov 27, 2013Nov 25, 2013 Starlings, TN: “Hey Pretty Mamma” There’s a punk rock soul to the blue grass and country of Austin band Starlings, TN.
Song of the DayNov 26, 2013Nov 25, 2013 Quilt: “Arctic Shark” Quilt’s “Arctic Shark” is a simple country-fried gem, but underneath the hood lay hours and hours of work to […]
Song of the DayNov 25, 2013Nov 22, 2013 Shearwater: “A Wake for the Minotaur” Everyone loves a good cover, but for an artist it can be tricky. You have to pay a little […]
Song of the DayNov 22, 2013Nov 21, 2013 Sera Cahoone: “Nervous Wreck” Singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone left her native Colorado at 21, and headed to Seattle where she played in bands and […]
Song of the DayNov 21, 2013Nov 18, 2013 Elephant Stone: “Setting Sun” Montreal’s Elephant Stone has brought back the sitar as a lead instrument. Their psychedelic sound sits somewhere between Elliott […]
Song of the DayNov 20, 2013Nov 20, 2013 Los Campesinos!: “Avocado, Baby” Sporting a Spanish name and British roots, Los Campesinos! make lush, indie-rock anthems awash in youthful exuberance.
Song of the DayNov 19, 2013Nov 19, 2013 Jazz Mills: “Little Baby” Singer and songwriter Jazz Mills has a pretty long CV that includes collaborations with over thirty bands and artists […]
Song of the DayNov 18, 2013Nov 15, 2013 Bernhoft: “Wind You Up” Using a looping pedal, Norway’s Bernhoft combines snippets of guitar, voice, and handclaps into a pop orchestra that’s equal […]
Song of the DayNov 15, 2013Nov 6, 2013 The Zoltars: “Here In My Room” The Zoltars revel in the sonic chiaroscuro of dark doom and hopeful light.
Song of the DayNov 14, 2013Nov 14, 2013 Tennis: “Mean Streets” The dose of bitter with the sweet is what makes Tennis’s brand of old-school pop music so alluring.
Song of the DayNov 13, 2013Nov 27, 2013 Songs: Ohia: “I’ve Been Riding With The Ghost” Songs: Ohia’s Jason Molina passed away earlier this year, but a new re-release of their seminal 2003 album is […]
Song of the DayNov 12, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Bleached: “Searching Through the Past” Sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin are the master-minds behind LA pop-punk act Bleached. They stepped backstage at Fun Fun […]
Song of the DayNov 11, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Ola Podrida: “Blind To The Blues” Even as Fun Fun Fun Fest whirled around, Ola Podrida’s “Blind To The Blues” still soared, propelled by acoustic […]
Song of the DayNov 8, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Lemuria: “Scienceless” Buffalo, New York’s Lemuria makes melodic pop-punk that bridges sounds from different ages of indie rock.
Song of the DayNov 7, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Mac DeMarco: “Freaking Out The Neighborhood” Don’t let Mac DeMarco’s goofy slacker persona fool you. The Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013 artist writes smart pop […]
Song of the DayNov 6, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Twin Shadow: “Five Seconds” George Lewis Jr. (a.k.a. Twin Shadow) brings the scope and sensibilities of a filmmaker to his music. You can […]
Song of the DayNov 5, 2013Oct 13, 2021 Thee Oh Sees: “Maze Fancier” Punk-psych act Thee Oh Sees are up to their old tricks on their latest record Floating Coffin with far-out […]
Song of the DayNov 4, 2013Oct 13, 2021 RJD2: “Temperamental” Following RJD2 wherever his muse leads is an exhilarating experience. “Temperamental” mixes R&B with a monumental beat crafted from […]
Song of the DayNov 1, 2013Oct 30, 2013 Girl In A Coma: “Knocking At Your Door” San Antonio’s Girl In A Coma rings in the Day of the Dead with a spine-tingling live rendition of […]
Song of the DayOct 31, 2013Oct 28, 2013 Midlake: “Provider” Denton’s Midlake lost their lead singer but soldiered on nonetheless. The result is a new sound that blurs the […]
Song of the DayOct 30, 2013Oct 29, 2013 The Can’t Tells: “No Television” On their Facebook page bio, Brooklyn three-piece The Can’t Tells use the word “scrappy” to describe themselves. When you […]
Song of the DayOct 29, 2013Oct 28, 2013 Younghusband: “Dromes” London shoe-gaze psych outfit Younghusband created music made for rainy days.