Well, that was fast...Alaska In Winter is back on November 18th with their sophomore album, Holiday! "Berlin", I have to say is sounding a little more Bright Like Neon Love Cut Copy...
Alaska In Winter - Berlin
Alaska In Winter on MySpace
Alaska In Winter label site
Labels: ALASKA IN WINTER, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
"Eine Kleine Nacht Musik" is the name of a famous Mozart piece and also the alias of Henry Smithson, aka Riton. The name for Riton's new project is quite appropriate - in German, "Eine Kleine Nacht Musik" roughly translates to "A Little Night Music", and krautrock influences are abound. On "La Serenissima" we hear EKNM updating the classical piece with Justice-like results...a little night music indeed!
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik - La Serenissima
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik official site
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, EINE KLEINE NACHT MUSIK, ELECTRONIC
The Standard is back today with a new album, Swimmer! "Hotel" finds the Portland-based rockers exploring their more sentimental side and experimenting with roomier production.
The Standard - Hotel
The Standard official site
The Standard on MySpace
Labels: INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, THE STANDARD
I'm currently enjoying the work of Norfolk, Virginia band 1888. I think their sound sits comfortably between Pinback, The Sea and Cake, and Kings of Leon. Probably good for a late night chillout!
1888 - Unconscious On The Telephone
1888 official site
1888 on MySpace
Labels: 1888, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK
Antibalas has been on my mind recently - mainly cause I'm excited to see them this weekend at the Treasure Island Music Festival! Did you know that they contributed guest horns to TV On The Radio's Return To Cookie Mountain and Foals' Antidotes? Conveniently, both those bands are also on the bill on Saturday...
Antibalas - Beaten Metal
Antibalas official site
Antibalas on MySpace
Labels: AFROBEAT, ANTIBALAS, DUB, INDIE ROCK, JAZZ
The internets told me today that the new +/- album, Xs on Your Eyes comes out on 10/21. The first single, "Snowblind", features fantastic guitar tone, driving percussion, and a marvelous build. Mark your calendars!
+/- {Plus/Minus} - Snowblind
+/- official site
+/- on MySpace
Labels: +/-, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK
When Death From Above 1979 broke up, Jesse F. Keeler went off and continued to explore his dancey side with MSTRKRFT while Sebastien ducked out of the spotlight for a while. I'm glad to report that Sebastien is back with a new solo project! He's got an album coming out on October 21 entitled, "Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains". It's not quite as punky, it's a little more anthemic, but most importantly, it still rocks!
Sebastien Grainger - American Names
Sebastien Grainger official site
Sebastian Grainger on MySpace
Labels: INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, SEBASTIEN GRAINGER
After four long years, The New Year is back today with their new self-titled album. With the time off, they seem to have taken up the piano as an additional songwriting tool and grown more confident on vocals!
Some quick highlights:
The New Year - The Company I Can Get
The New Year official site
The New Year on MySpace
Labels: EXPERIMENTAL, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, THE NEW YEAR
The Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip cd was released officially in the States this past Tuesday. It's some pretty addictive spoken word over electronic beats. A lot edgier than The Streets!
Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - Thou Shalt Always Kill
Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip official site
Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip on MySpace
Labels: DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP, ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP
Gruff Rhys is the lead singer and guitarist of Super Furry Animals. Taking time out from his main focus, he's managed to record a couple solo albums that also involve singing in Welsh!
Gruff Rhys - Ffrwydriad Yn Y Ffurfafen
Gruff Rhys official site
Gruff Rhys on MySpace
Labels: EXPERIMENTAL, GRUFF RHYS, INDIE POP, SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
