SUPERSUNNYSPEEDGRAPHIC, the LP, is a Compact Disc compilation of 12 tracks from Ben Folds’s internet EP, B-sides, and a bonus track from the “Over The Hedge” soundtrack. All of the tracks are different from the original versions: they’ve been partially re-recorded or remixed, and all have been remastered. Four songs are READ MORE >
The idea for Bears came about in 2004, when long-time friends Craig Ramsey (The Lovekill, Kiddo) and Charlie McArthur were living in different states. Essentially, the plan was that when Charlie moved back to Cleveland the duo would start a pop band and write songs for fun. Little did they know READ MORE >
This LA band has toured nationally with Two Gallants, Tapes ‘N Tapes, Sound Team, and done Lollapalooza dates. Major Publications such as Spin have taken notice of their electric live shows. Rolling Stone have them a 4-star review, saying “A georgeous piece of geek-rock soul…Bravo, kids!” And LA Weekly adds “Imagin READ MORE >
M. Ward has been championed by Howe Gelb, who released Ward’s 2000 debut disc Duet for Guitars #2 on his Ow Om label, and by Conor Oberst, who brought Ward on the road with Bright Eyes. In 2001, Ward earned some small measure of acclaim for his sophomore effort, End READ MORE >
2006 release by this offbeat lo-fi Texas quintet, signed to former Cocteau Twins member Simon Raymonde’s label. They’ve been compared with the likes of bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Mercury Rev, Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips. 11 tracks. Bella Union.
New York-based Jesus H Christ and the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse are an eight-piece rock.pop.punk.folk.metal.band. Kinda of a mix between B-52s and Jellyfish with some salt of Weezer and pop-Pixes. The songs are melodically tight, but you listen for the song lyrics. They sing about things thought but rarely READ MORE >
Welcome to the world of Portland‘s the Village Green. In the few short years that the band has been in existence, they’ve kicked up frenzy. Named after the Kinks’ classic The Village Green Preservation Society, this rock outfit, duly inspired by the aforementioned, but then perhaps every other groovy thing READ MORE >
The stellar album from Glasgow’s spectacular pop sextet was influenced by a wide variety of heroes: Jimmy Webb, Lloyd Cole, Connie Francis, Skeeter Davis, The Supremes, and David Lynch. Decidedly upbeat and catchy while also beautifully romantic, quiet, and reflective, this album does not disappoint.
Girls in Hawaii’s “From Here to There” is a great album with amazing melodies and soothing harmonies. It is an unapologetic pop-rock album that is a showcase of Belgium rock. Check them out today. They are worth the price of admission.
Guitarist/vocalist Ben Bridwell and bassist Mat Brooke formed Band Of Horses in 2004 after the dissolution of their nearly ten-year run in northwest melancholic darlings Carissa’s Wierd. Carissa’s Weird trafficked in sadly beautiful orchestral pop, whose songs told unflinching stories of heartbreak and loss, leavened with defeatist humor. Band Of READ MORE >