Lawrence Arabia – Chant Darling
60’s pop and Kiwi charm are mixed together on Chant Darling, the second album by…read more→
SXSW Bands to Watch 2010
SXSW BANDS TO WATCH | 2010 According to the official South by Southwest Music…read more→
The Wave Pictures – If You Leave It Alone/Instant Coffee Baby
The critically-acclaimed British trio The Wave Pictures are greatly underexposed in the states, but with…read more→
Danny and the Champions of the World – Streets of Our Time
British singer/songwriter Danny Wilson (Grand Drive, guitar) returns with his second release as Danny and…read more→
Memphis String Band – Home Sweet Home
The South Memphis String Band is a contemporary blues supergroup of sorts consisting of Luther…read more→
Huck Notari – Very Long Dream
Very Long Dream is the second release from folk singer Huck Notari. Now living in…read more→
The Lighthouse and the Whaler – The Lighthouse and the Whaler
Hailing from Cleveland, The Lighthouse and the Whaler’s first full-length release after 2008’s A Whisper,…read more→
Danny Barnes – Pizza Box
Pizza Box, the latest release from banjo visionary Danny Barnes, was championed by fan and…read more→
Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame
Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog, known for their DIY pop aesthetics that blend 60’s style pop with…read more→
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig
NC trio Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, and Justin Robinson, a.k.a. Carolina Chocolate Drops, bring a…read more→
Blunt Mechanic – World Record
Blunt Mechanic is Ben Barnett, who previously spent a decade as the singer, guitarist, and…read more→
High Places – High Places vs. Mankind
High Places take on mankind with the follow-up to their successful self-titled 2008 debut. Originally…read more→
The Black Atlantic – Reverence for the Fallen Trees
The Black Atlantic is Geert van der Velde, Marcel Wolthof, and Kim Janssen of the…read more→
Bird – #2 (A Handful of Homemade Recordings)
Bird, a trio from Eindhoven in The Netherlands, plays charming, folksy music that share similarities…read more→
The Growlers – Are You In or Out?
The Growlers formed in 06 and have since performed throughout California selling hand crafted CD’s,…read more→
Past Lives – Tapestry of Webs
Four members of the now-defunct post-hardcore band Blood Brothers have put out a new album…read more→
Raymondale And The Family Band – Consider the Birds
Sibling trio Raymondale And The Family Band’s debut release, Consider the Birds, takes inspiration from…read more→
Field Music – Measure
Following a three-year hiatus and two side projects (School Of Language and The Week That…read more→
Adam Green – Minor Love
Adam Green’s latest solo release, Minor Love, is a more grown-up album compared to his…read more→
Balmorhea – Constellations
Balmorhea’s 09 release, All Is Wild, All Is Silent, captured the expansive soundscape of the…read more→
Rogue Wave – Permalight
Permalight is the fourth album by Rogue Wave, the first since their 07 release Asleep…read more→
Old Man Luedecke – My Hands are on Fire and Other Love Songs
My Hands are on Fire and Other Love Songs is the follow-up to Chris “Old…read more→
Jason Collett – Rat A Tat Tat
Toronto singer-songwriter Jason Collett’s, Rat A Tat Tat, is a laid back collection of folk…read more→
Phantogram – Eyelid Movies
Eyelid Movies, the debut full-length from Saratoga Springs duo, Phantogram, is a satisfying trip-hop album…read more→
Kasey Anderson – Nowhere Nights
Americana singer/songwriter Kasey Anderson returns with his fifth full-length release, Nowhere Nights, continuing with his…read more→
JJ – JJ N° 3
Add JJ to the ever-growing list of Swedish pop groups making waves in Europe and…read more→
Mountain Man – Sun Dog
Mountain Man is a Vermont based, all-female vocal trio comprised of Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle,…read more→
The Strange Boys – Be Brave
Austin’s Strange Boys return with the follow-up to their acclaimed ‘09 debut …And Girls Club…read more→
Retribution Gospel Choir – 2
The Retribution Gospel Choir is the amped-up indie rock spin-off of the pioneering slow core…read more→
Rocky Votolato – True Devotion
Seattle musician Rocky Votolato’s eighth studio album, True Devotion, marks the singer/songwriter’s return after 07’s…read more→
Pavement – Quarantine the Past: Greatest Hits 1989-1999
Pavement’s first compilation released in conjunction with the group’s 2010 reunion takes its title from…read more→
The Hot Rats – Turn Ons
The Hot Rats, a.k.a. two members of the UK band Supergrass, put their own spin…read more→
The Daredevil Christopher Wright – In Deference To A Broken Back
Eau Claire, WI-based trio The Daredevil Christopher Wright is comprised of Jon Sunde (vocals/guitar), his…read more→
Clogs – The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton
The Clogs are comprised of four classically trained musicians – Bryce Dessner, Padma Newsome, Rachael…read more→
Jaga Jazzist – One-Armed Bandit
Norwegian nine-piece Jaga Jazzist is known as one of the leading experimental jazz groups playing…read more→
Matt Pond Pa – The Dark Leaves
It’s been three years since Matt Pond PA’s last album, Last Light. And the Philadelphia…read more→
The Soft Pack – The Soft Pack
San Diego’s The Soft Pack, formerly known as The Muslims, has their first full-length release…read more→
The Album Leaf – A Chorus of Storytellers
The Album Leaf has returned with its fifth studio album, A Chorus of Storytellers. For…read more→
Oweihops – Viburnum
Oweihops is a band from the Pioneer Valley, MA lead by singer/songwriter Michael Metivier and…read more→
Postdata – Postdata
Postdata is the side project of singer/songwriter Paul Murphy (Wintersleep) and his brother Michael. Recorded…read more→
Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here
Gil Scott-Heron – the man whose mix of spoken-word and jazz is often credited as…read more→
Ghostkeeper – Ghostkeeper
Shane Ghostkeeper (vocals, guitar, songwriting) and Sarah Houle (drums, vocals, songwriting) form the core of…read more→
Glossary – Feral Fire
Hailing from Murfreesboro, TN, Glossary is one of the area’s best-kept secrets, returning with their…read more→
Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore – Dear Companion
Dear Companion is the collaboration between Kentucky based musicians: Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore…read more→
Frightened Rabbit – The Winter of Mixed Drinks
Glasgow-based Frightened Rabbit releases their third LP The Winter of Mixed Drinks – a collection…read more→
Slow Club – Yeah So
Moshi Moshi Records’ first U.S. release Yeah So by Sheffield, England band Slow Club features…read more→
Pantha du Prince – Black Noise
Black Noise is the third release by veteran German producer Hendrik Weber, who records under…read more→
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists – The Brutalist Bricks
The prolific Ted Leo and The Pharmacists are releasing their sixth studio album, The Brutalist…read more→
Laarks – An Exaltation of Laarks
Laarks, a promising indie-rock band based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, show us what they’re made…read more→
Coo and Howl – Water Came and Cooled Us All
Boston based Coo & Howl is comprised of members from Joy, The Jack McCoys, The…read more→
Green Mountain Grass – As the Crow Flies
Originally from Champaign-Urbana, IL, Green Mountain Grass has been based out of Austin since 06.…read more→
Broken Bells – Broken Bells
Broken Bells is James Mercer (The Shins) and hip hop producer Danger Mouse (aka Brian…read more→
This Frontier Needs Heroes – This Frontier Needs Heroes
This Frontier Needs Heroes is brother-sister Americana folk duo Brad and Jessica Lauretti. Their self-titled…read more→
Local Natives – Gorilla Manor
Gorilla Manor, the anticipated debut from Local Natives, is a strong release that should live…read more→
Matthew Solberg – I Am a Fool
Nashville, TN singer/songwriter Matthew Solberg self-released his ‘09 debut EP I Am a Fool, a…read more→
The Middle East – The Recordings of the Middle East
Hailing from Townsville in Queensland, Australia, The Middle East creates dreamy indie pop that combines…read more→
Besnard Lakes – Besnard Lakes Are the Roaring Night
The Besnard Lakes – the Montreal collective fronted by husband-and-wife duo Olga Goreas and Jace…read more→
Harlem – Hippies
Harlem continues their run on cocky, yet good-hearted, garage rock with Hippies, the follow-up to…read more→
Basia Bulat – Heart of My Own
Basia Bulat’s second album Heart of My Own is inspired from time spent in Dawson…read more→
Ólöf Arnalds – Vid og Vid
Icelandic singer Ólöf Arnalds has a delicate, childlike voice that beautifully narrates the indie folk-pop…read more→
The Sumner Brothers – The Sumner Brothers
Vancouver’s The Sumner Brothers (Brian and Bob) play a dirty mix of Americana, blues and…read more→
Dawn Landes – Sweet Heart Rodeo
Brooklyn-via-Louisville singer/songwriter Dawn Landes blurs the line between indie rock, alt-country, and folk on her…read more→
Blind Man’s Colour – Wooden Blankets
The latest release from Blind Man’s Colour is further proof that this is a band…read more→
The Leisure Society – The Sleeper
The Sleeper, the first full-length release from British group The Leisure Society, is well worth…read more→
Slow Six – Tomorrow Becomes You
Brooklyn-based collective Slow Six returns with their third album Tomorrow Becomes You of experimental rock…read more→
Laura Veirs – July Flame
Laura Veirs returns with her seventh album, July Flame, named after a variety of peach…read more→
The Henrys – Is This Tomorrow
Toronto’s The Henrys – primarily slide guitarist Don Rooke with a rotating cast of collaborators…read more→
Tindersticks – Falling Down a Mountain
Falling Down a Mountain, the new album by the Tindersticks, picks up where 08’s The…read more→
Sharon Van Etten – Because I Was in Love
Ever since it’s release in spring ‘09, I’ve enjoyed Because I Was in Love by…read more→
Dave Rawlings Machine – A Friend Of A Friend
A Friend of a Friend is the first record from Dave Rawlings (guitarist, producer, singer/songwriter),…read more→
Jens Carelius – The Beat of the Travel
Jens Carelius’ The Beat of the Travel is a pleasant set of blues- and folk-inspired…read more→
State Champion – Stale Champagne
With a name like State Champion, you know you’re not going to get sensitive shoegazers…read more→
Stripmall Ballads – Ballads, Stripmall EP
Stripmall Ballads is the solo project by the former frontman of the old-time revival band…read more→
Goldfinch – Goldfinch
Goldfinch’s self-released album is a very personal set of songs by Aaron Stevens and Grace…read more→
Chris Coole – Old Dog
Chris Coole is known as one of the premier clawhammer banjo players in the old-time…read more→
Adam Steffey – One More For The Road
Grammy winning mandolinist Adam Steffey makes his Sugar Hill Records debut with One More for…read more→
Miles Kurosky – The Desert of Shallow Effects
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and former Beulah frontman Miles Kurosky’s debut solo album The Desert of…read more→
Shearwater – The Golden Archipelago
The Golden Archipelago is singer/songwriter Jonathan Meiburg’s (a.k.a. Shearwater) third album in a trilogy of…read more→
The Morning Benders – Big Echo
Sunshine California pop band The Morning Benders return on March 9th with their second record…read more→
She and Him – Volume Two
She & Him – the country-folk duo of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel (actress) –…read more→
Drive-By Truckers – The Big To-Do
The Drive-By Truckers are back with producer David Barbe on their tenth album and ATO…read more→
Yeasayer – Odd Blood
Brooklyn band Yeasayer takes a page from 80s synth with their new album, Odd Blood.…read more→
Hot Chip – One Life Stand
British band Hot Chip continues its run of electro-pop successes with One Life Stand. The…read more→
Charlotte Gainsbourg – IRM
IRM, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s follow-up to her 2006 release, 5:55, takes inspiration from the series of…read more→
Owen Pallett – Heartland
Owen Pallett drops the Final Fantasy moniker on his third album Heartland primarily due to…read more→
The Magnetic Fields – Realism
The Magnetic Fields’ third Nonesuch release Realism is the counterpoint to the noise pop feedback…read more→
Lightspeed Champion – Life Is Sweet Nice to Meet You
Lightspeed Champion – former Test Icicles guitarist Dev Hynes – follows-up 08’s Falling off the…read more→
DANIEL KNOX | EVRYMAN FOR HIMSELF SELF-RELEASED If you haven’t heard Chicago based pianist Daniel…read more→
Spoon – Transference
After receiving critical acclaim and reaching Billboard’s Top 10 with 07’s Ga Ga Ga Ga…read more→
Midlake – The Courage of Others
1960s British folk replaces 70s rock in Midlake’s latest release, The Courage of Others. This…read more→
Brothers of End – The End
Brothers of End is a trio from Stockholm composed of journalist/musician Mattias Areskog (vocals, bass,…read more→
Julie Peel – Near The Sun
Canadian artist Julie Peel employs spontaneity and an independent spirit on Near The Sun, her…read more→
Beach House – Teen Dream
Teen Dream is the third album from Baltimore dream-pop duo Beach House. Recorded with producer/engineer…read more→
Timothy B. Schmit – Expando
Timothy B. Schmit, best known as the bassist for The Eagles, has recently released Expando,…read more→
Woody Pines – Counting Alligators
North Carolina’s Woody Pines is a natural performer steeped in traditional Americana music, bringing a…read more→
Vampire Weekend – Contra
Oh, Vampire Weekend. I’ve tried to resist your infectious Afro-indie pop in the past and…read more→
Isbells – Isbells
Belgian musician Gaëtan Vandewoude spent 15 years making music in various rock bands before writing…read more→
The Mumlers – Don’t Throw Me Away
San Jose six-piece The Mumlers blend elements of soul, folk and country sounds on their…read more→
John Craigie – Montana Tale
Modern day troubadour John Craigie’s Montana Tale is a spirited collection of bluegrass and country…read more→
Peter Wolf Crier – Inter-Be
The twangy lo-fi debut Inter-Be from Minneapolis duo Peter Wolf Crier takes root in country…read more→