Song of the DayMay 17, 2013May 20, 2013 The Baptist Generals: “Dog That Bit You” The ten years of pressure and self-doubt have created something that perhaps even the Baptist Generals couldn’t have predicted: […]
Song of the DayMay 16, 2013May 14, 2013 Wampire: “Trains” Portland, Oregon’s Wampire released their debut full-length Curiosity earlier this week, and it features a cover so strangely unsettling, […]
Song of the DayMay 15, 2013May 14, 2013 Borrisokane: “A.F.E” With surf guitar hooks, reverb, and brightly layered keyboards, Borrisokane can make a compelling racket.
Song of the DayMay 14, 2013May 10, 2013 Flashlights: “Don’t Take Me Seriously” It’s a pretty gutsy move to call the title track on your new EP “Don’t Take Me Seriously.”
Song of the DayMay 13, 2013May 9, 2013 Telekinesis: “Ghosts And Creatures” With Telekinesis, the melodies are crisp and bright, but underneath is some metronomic muscle.
Song of the DayMay 10, 2013May 7, 2013 David Ramirez: “The Bad Days” Honesty–coupled with a stunning voice and melodic brilliance–is what’s putting the name David Ramirez on a lot of tongues […]
Song of the DayMay 9, 2013May 7, 2013 Last Good Tooth: “What’s What I Do” The sound of the music they make has the unmistakable bucolic charm of back-porch folk, but it also has […]
Song of the DayMay 8, 2013May 8, 2013 The Uncluded: “Delicate Cycle” In 2007, west coast rapper and producer Aesop Rock sent a fan letter to singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson, a Grammy […]
Song of the DayMay 7, 2013May 5, 2013 !!!: “Slyd” Dance punks rejoice! For the punctuated knights of the genre !!! are back in fine fashion with a new […]
Song of the DayMay 6, 2013Apr 30, 2013 Of Montreal: “Harvest Moon” Against all odds, Of Montreal have become something of a legacy band in the indie-rock world. Yes, they’re known […]
Song of the DayMay 3, 2013Apr 30, 2013 The Dirty River Boys: “Six Riders” With a name like theirs, The Dirty River Boys could only be a band of folk-rockers or Old West […]
Song of the DayMay 2, 2013Apr 30, 2013 The Veils: “Through The Deep, Dark Wood” “Through The Deep, Dark Wood” seems to borrow something from every facet of Finn Andrews’ shifting life: the soulfulness […]
Song of the DayMay 1, 2013Apr 29, 2013 Laura Stevenson: “Runner” After two solid records, Laura Stevenson has honed her scrappy, largehearted indie pop sound by steering away from the […]
Song of the DayApr 30, 2013Apr 26, 2013 IO Echo: “Ministry of Love” Somewhere at the intersection of art, fashion and music, style often becomes substance. How something is presented is almost […]
Song of the DayApr 29, 2013Apr 23, 2013 The Postal Service: “A Tattered Line Of String” The reunited Postal Service pick up right where they left off: influencing an entire generation of artists with their […]
Song of the DayApr 26, 2013Apr 25, 2013 The Laurels: “Manic Saturday” Australia is a country, a whole friggin’ continent, and a place that’s producing some of the coolest psychedelic rock […]
Song of the DayApr 25, 2013Apr 22, 2013 Augie Meyers & Squeezebox Mania: “(Hey Baby) Que Paso” “(Hey Baby) Que Paso” is a song guaranteed to stay stuck in your head for the next week or […]
Song of the DayApr 24, 2013Apr 24, 2013 Brass Bed: “I’ll Be There With Bells On” At just under two-and-a-half minutes it’s a quick pop assault, but one that’ll bend your mind a bit if […]
Song of the DayApr 23, 2013Apr 19, 2013 Paperhaus: “Helicopters” The delicately dancing guitars and hushed vocals contrast nicely with the strong rhythm work and pulsing bass.
Song of the DayApr 22, 2013Apr 22, 2013 Junip: “Your Life Your Call” “Your Life Your Call” sounds like a dance hit with the volume turned down, pushing the rhythm to the […]
Song of the DayApr 19, 2013Apr 16, 2013 Shinyribs: “Song Of Lime Juice And Despair” Shinyribs’ new album is a tour through the Gulf Coast, featuring folk ballads, soul struts, and “crisco”–Kevin Russell’s own […]
Song of the DayApr 17, 2013Apr 17, 2013 Victory: “Play It” With a deeply funky and buzzy bass line, the tune’s catchy as the flu.
Song of the DayApr 16, 2013Apr 12, 2013 Bill Ryder-Jones: “He Took You In His Arms” It’s an intimate tune from a songwriter that’s really blossomed since embarking on his solo career.
Song of the DayApr 15, 2013Apr 11, 2013 Meat Puppets: “Down” The Meat Puppets might have a few coats of paint on them, but they’re no worse for the wear.
