Song of the DayAug 19, 2014Aug 14, 2014 Alvvays: “Archie, Marry Me” Canada’s Alvvays are unsubtle in the best kind of way. The sweet, jangly “Archie, Marry Me” is meant to […]
Song of the DayAug 18, 2014Aug 20, 2014 Sarah Jaffe: “Some People Will Tell You” “Some People Will Tell You” is a declaration of freedom, but with a dark edge–it’s Sarah Jaffe, perfectly summed […]
Song of the DayAug 15, 2014Aug 11, 2014 Whalers: “Battleships” Austin’s Whalers celebrate their vinyl release party tonight at Stubb’s. To give you a sense of their raucous, Strokes-influenced […]
Song of the DayAug 14, 2014Aug 12, 2014 King Tuff: “Eyes Of The Muse” Just like T. Rex, King Tuff finds joy in putting hard rock and pop under the same roof. Download […]
Song of the DayAug 13, 2014Aug 20, 2014 Pete Molinari: “Hang My Head In Shame” British singer-songwriter Pete Molinari sounds distinctly Southern–a little Memphis rockabilly, a dash of Delta blues, and some Nashville country, […]
Song of the DayAug 12, 2014Aug 8, 2014 The Rentals: “Thought Of Sound” Ex-Weezer bassist Matt Sharp gained a cult following with the Rentals, who return after fifteen years with another album […]
Song of the DayAug 11, 2014Aug 8, 2014 Valery Gore: “Amsterdam” “Amsterdam” sounds like three songs packed into one, marrying a trip-hop atmosphere to Valery Gore’s remarkable voice. Her closest […]
Song of the DayAug 8, 2014Aug 8, 2014 Anthony D’Amato: “Good And Ready” Anthony D’Amato knows a thing or two about music–he wrote his graduate thesis on Bruce Springsteen, after all. On […]
Song of the DayAug 7, 2014Aug 7, 2014 !!!: “One Girl/One Boy” !!! (aka Chk Chk Chk) got the dance party started recently in our Studio 1A, inviting former MC Hammer […]
Song of the DayAug 6, 2014Aug 4, 2014 Tinnarose: “When You’re Gone” We’re kicking off our Artist of the Month feature with Austin’s Tinnarose. “When You’re Gone” matches a Stones-like riff […]
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 […]