Jun 02, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Tamaryn
Tamaryn has shared “Crane Kiss,” which is both the title track and opening track on her forthcoming new album. Crane Kiss is due out August 28 via Mexican Summer. The album features new bandmate Shaun Durkan (Weekend) and was produced by Jorge Elbrecht (Violens, Ariel Pink). “Crane Kiss” is an elegant and anthemic Cocteau Twins-infused number.
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Jun 02, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Outfit
British five-piece Outfit have shared “Framed,” another new song from their forthcoming sophomore album. Slowness is the follow-up to 2013’s Performance and the band’s first for Memphis Industries. It’s due out June 16 (June 15 in the U.K.). “Framed” is another evocative and slinky track from the album, a smooth slow-burning earworm.
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Jun 02, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Chromeo
On Saturday, May 30, Chromeo performed at The Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Jun 02, 2015
By Laura Studarus
L7
On May 28, L7 performed at the Echo in Los Angeles, CA.
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Jun 02, 2015
By Laura Studarus
mixtapes
Beaches Brew, a free festival featuring Thee Oh Sees, Viet Cong, Shabazz Palaces, and more, is currently going down in Marina Di Ravenna, Italy. But no matter where you are, you can get in a on a bit of the action thanks to our festival mixtape series. The final entry comes from Wand, who brought the sexy back.
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Jun 01, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Beirut (aka Zach Condon and his band) have announced their fourth album, No No No, and have shared the album’s title track. It’s the band’s first release for 4AD and comes four years after their last record,
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Jun 01, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Finland’s Jaakko Eino Kalevi has released another song from his forthcoming self-titled album. “Hush Down” is another slice of dream-pop infused dance-pop. Jaakko Eino Kalevi is due out June 16 via Weird World/Domino.
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