Artist: The Octopus Project Album Title: Fever Forms Label: Peek-A-Boo Records Released: July 9, 2013 The Octopus Project is a born and raised Texan band straight out of Austin. Although their music is mostly instrumental they often have great performances with complex light shows and energetic stage presence. Fever Forms is the latest album to be released by The Octopus Project and follows closely to the style and sound the […]
Released: September 3rd, 2013 Label: Western Vinyl Website: groomsgrooms.com Finally, the 90’s are back. After a decade of 80’s synth-pop revivalism, the indie universe is now starting to dabble once again in Clinton-era guitar rock. Grooms, from Brooklyn, NY, offer us a glimpse both into the past and future of indie rock on Infinity Caller, their third album, showing us that guitars are still a vital medium for expression and […]
Artist: The Moondoggies Album: Adios I’m a Ghost Released: August 13, 2013 Label: Hardly Art Self-defined as shapeless, Seattle native Moondoggies released their latest album “Adios I’m A Ghost” this past August. Composed of Kevin Murphy, Caleb Quick, Bobby Terreberry, Carl Dahlen, and Jon Pontrello, The Moondoggies bring a totally new and evolved album. “Adios I’m A Ghost” brings a new style of lyrics, music, band line-up, and all while […]
Artist: Dog Bite Album Title: LA EP Label: Carpark Records Release date: September 17, 2013 Website: http://dogusbitus.tumblr.com/ Phil Jones, former keyboardist from Washed Out has branched out and created his new band: Dog Bite. Dog Bite is composed of members: Woody Shortridge, Stephen Luscre, William Fussell and Cameron Gardner who was also in Washed Out’s live band. Dog Bite released their latest EP, LA, this September and I have to […]
Artist: Louise Burns Album Title: The Midnight Mass Label: Light Organ Records Release Date: July 9th, 2013 Website: louiseburns.bandpage.com Louise Burns, from Vancouver, British Columbia, clearly has a flair for darkness. On The Midnight Mass, her second album, Burns melds dream pop with gothed-out 80’s post-punk influences; think Beach House cross-bred with early Cocteau Twins, simultaneously lush and skeletal. While the music is comfortably familiar, Burns’ voice sets her apart from her peers. […]
Artist: Speedy Ortiz Album Title: Major Arcana Label: Carpark Records Release Date: July 9, 2013 The 90’s can be quite an idolized decade for music, with bands like Pavement and Guided By Voices making waves in the indie scene. Some bands have shown their appreciation and influence to the decade by snagging bits and pieces from all over to craft a sound that can only be described as “90s”; while […]
Artist: Matt Epp & the Amorian Assembly Album Title: Learning to Lose Control Label: Matt Epp & the Amorian Assembly Release Date: June 4, 2013 Matt Epp & the Amorian Assembly continue to relate to their audience through profound lyrics with a flowing presentation and folksy harmonies through their latest album Learning to Lose Control. The tracks are fluid, flowing one into the other, with the same message of self-awareness, […]
Artist: Grouplove Album Title: Never Trust A Happy Song Released: September 13, 2011 Label: Canvasback/Atlantic Website: http://www.grouplovemusic.com The debut album of this 5-piece indie rock band can be described as an amazing musical journey that makes you want to get up and move. Grouplove’s Never Trust A Happy Song is a roaring rock n’ roll, indie pop rumpus that gets going when the starting track “Itchin’ On A Photograph” claps […]
Artist: Feathers Album: If All Now Here Label: Nyx Released: May 28, 2013 Website: http://www.feathers.fm/ If All Now Here, the debut album from Austin’s own Feathers, offers a satisfying collection of dark electronic pop. Vocalist and primary songwriter Anastasia Dimou sings over a bed of 80’s-flavored synths and ominous, medium-tempo beats, often to mesmerizing effect. This combination works best on standout tracks like “Dark Matter,” where Dimou layers several interlocking […]
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