Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Elbow

This week Elbow released a new B-side compilation entitled Dead In the Boots.

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Anna Calvi

Much like she did with TV on the Radio’s “Wolf Like Me” and The Shirelles’ “Baby It’s You,” UK musical artist Anna Calvi has come forth out of nowhere with yet another notable cover.

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Yamantaka // Sonic Titan

Earlier this year musical duo Yamantaka // Sonic Titan made a name for themselves utilizing a strange musical blend of psych-noise, metal, and industrial influences with the visual aesthetic of Asian orientalism and modern manga all to create a distinctly bizarre and theatrical artistic presence.

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary The Decemberists

Joining the ranks of George Harrison, The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The White Stripes, U2, and a select number of yellow-ized musical artists, The Decemberists have revealed that they will guest as themselves during the new fall season of The Simpsons.

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Melody’s Echo Chamber

Paris-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Melody Prochet, otherwise known as Melody’s Echo Chamber, will soon release her much-buzzed about self-titled debut next month.

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Yeasayer

Recently releasing their much-anticipated new album Fragrant World earlier this month, Yeasayer have premiered their official music video for its lead single “Longevity.”

Aug 28, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Julia Holter

Still supporting her newest album Ekstasis singer/songwriter Julia Holter has debuted a visually arresting music video for her song “Goddess Eye I.”

Aug 28, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Ben Gibbard

On Oct. 16 Ben Gibbard will release his debut solo album Former Lives.

Aug 28, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Richard Hawley

Today, UK artist Richard Hawley has followed-up his critically acclaimed 2009 album Truelove’s Gutter with his newest full-length effort Standing At the Sky’s Edge.