North London rock group Wolf Alice has been getting plenty of hype in the last few years, but the teens have yet to let it get to their head. The four-piece dart between ’90s rock, moody grunge, aerial electronics, and dusty atmospherics similarly to the Smashing Pumpkins or The Breeders. After releasing several EPs over […]
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ESSENTIAL LISTENING: Wolf Alice – “Bros”
April 28th, 2015 
Nina Corcoran 
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Hear Heyrocco’s New Summery Single “Elsewhere”
April 27th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Sometimes I get sad the 2000s are over. Alt rock saw its resurgence prime with bands like The White Stripes, The Starting Line, and The Vines. A lot of that talent came from British acts, but America had plenty of excellent contributions. It’s been a decade now since most of those bands’ hits rode the […]
Watch a Video for Torres’ Intense New Single “Sprinter”
April 9th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Singer-songwriter Mackenzie Scott is a deadly powerhouse. She may seem sweet onstage as Torres, shuffling her shoes with witty banter, but once she grabs her guitar and tilts her head back to sing, she becomes a force to be reckoned with. Her sophomore album, Sprinter, drops May 4 via Partisan Records. In anticipation of its […]
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Jessica Pratt Announces US Tour
April 7th, 2015 Nina Corcoran California folk singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt is a bit of a deity. She plays her guitar as if she has just returned from the ’60s, using her whimsical voice to turn austere guitar playing into something much darker. After releasing her debut self-titled LP in 2012 and the excellent full-length On Your Own Love Again at the beginning […]
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Jamie xx Announces Debut Album ‘In Colour,’ Shares “Loud Places”
March 27th, 2015 Nina Corcoran If you couldn’t stop playing Jamie xx‘s single “Girl” last year, get excited. The xx member and electronic musician has announced his debut album, In Colour, drops June 2 via Young Turks and features collaborations with The xx’s Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, Young Thug, Popcaan, and Four Tet. Pre-orders are ongoing here. In […]
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Pile Share Ridiculous “Rock and Roll Forever With The Customer In Mind” Video
March 26th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Boston has a handful of incredible bands that are too modest to enjoy their own time in the spotlight. Without a doubt, the leaders of that are Pile. The rock band wield guitars to let out some of the best guitar solos you’ve heard in the last ten years all while seemingly unaware of their own […]
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Elliott Smith Documentary ‘Heaven Adores You’ Screening Dates Revealed
March 25th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Last year, we reported that a new Elliott Smith documentary was on its way to reaching the public’s eye. The film, titled Heaven Adores You, is directed by Nickolas Rossi. For the first time, it features unheard tracks, interviews with Smith’s friends and collaborators, and more previously guarded. Today, Rossi’s team announced the film’s theatrical release. Starting on […]
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ALBUM STREAM: Ryley Walker – ‘Primrose Green’
March 23rd, 2015 Nina Corcoran On March 31, singer-songwriter Ryley Walker will be releasing his brand new full-length, Primrose Green, via Dead Oceans. It’s a highly anticipated release riding on the 24-year-old’s ability to create ’70s-style folk with mindblowing ease. If you’re a fan of Tim Buckley, John Martyn, or Van Morrison, give it a listen asap. It’s streaming in […]
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Warpaint Share New Single “I’ll Start Believing”
March 12th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Los Angeles dream rockers Warpaint shared a new single a few months ago called “No Way Out.” Today, we find out it’s part of a 7″ split with another new single titled “I’ll Start Believing.” Both are available to purchase now on iTunes, but you can stream them via Spotify below. As promised, “No Way Out” […]
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Hear Sufjan Stevens’ Gorgeous New Song “Should Have Known Better”
March 11th, 2015 Nina Corcoran On March 31, Sufjan Stevens will release his brand new folk album, Carrie & Lowell, via Asthmatic Kitty. Pre-orders are ongoing in a variety of formats here. In anticipation of the release, he’s sharing another new single: “Should Have Known Better.” As the second track on his album, “Should Have Known Better” acts as an introductory phrase to […]
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Stream MALL WALK’s Catchy Single “Criminal Code”
March 11th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Oakland trio MALL WALK may not be a household name yet, but it’s only a matter of time. The post-punk indie rockers are following up last year’s eponymous debut EP with 7″ Criminal Code which drops March 31 via Vacant Stare Records. The two-song release sees the musicians whipping up equal parts psych, rock, and punk for […]
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Hear Paul de Jong’s New Single “This Is Who I Am”
March 9th, 2015 Nina Corcoran On April 28, Paul de Jong will drop his debut LP, IF, via Temporary Residence. Pre-orders are ongoing here. De Jong, who was one half of experimental duo The Books back in the 2000s, can work his cello through and through with ease, digging the bow into its strings to pull out some silver, liquid magic that feels […]
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