2012

Video: Belle & Sebastian – Crash

Ryan Dembinsky March 28, 2012 No Comments

Watch Bell & Sebastian cover Crash by the Primitives.

Boot Camp: Railroad Earth – Railroad Jerry Compilation

Scott Bernstein March 28, 2012 1 Comment

A look at seven downloadable bootlegs worth checking out.

JJ Grey & Mofro: Brighter Days

Doug Collette March 28, 2012 No Comments

The DVD portion of JJ Grey & MoFro’s Brighter Days is more than just a concert video. It is a combination travelogue and biography that illustrates the frontman’s roots so vividly, the impact of the story is as powerful as the joyfully explosive end result of those roots, namely the Mofro concert that comprises the bulk of the playing time.

Of Monsters and Men: My Head Is An Animal

Gabriella Librizzi March 28, 2012 No Comments

Maybe it's the isolation of being Icelandic that gives Of Monsters and Men their charm. Maybe it's their rose-tinted sincerity or their ability to make dramatic yet inviting folk rock. Perhaps it is merely a combination of all of these that make Of Monsters and Men seem so universally appealing.

Civil Twilight: Holy Weather

Nick Gunther March 28, 2012 No Comments

What differentiates Civil Twilight’s latest record Holy Weather from their debut record is a lesser fascination inside the storied characterization the lyrics set themselves within. You could picture what was occurring in the minds of the musicians through what was presented, and it was exciting.

Tallest Man on Earth Reveals New Album Details

March 28, 2012 No Comments

The Tallest Man On Earth has completed work on a new album. There’s No Leaving Now will be out on June 12 (June 11 in the UK) on Dead Oceans.

Luther Dickinson Releasing Three Albums May 8th

March 28, 2012 No Comments

On May 8, guitarist Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, Black Crowes) will be releasing three records, all with different players and feels. One is an acoustic instrumental guitar record called

Aesop Rock Finishes Sixth Album – Skelethon

March 28, 2012 No Comments

Iconic New York-born, San Francisco-based rapper and producer, Aesop Rock, is joining forces with indie-rap powerhouse Rhymesayers Entertainment to release his sixth studio album, Skelethon, on July 10th 2012. Since

Santana Releasing 36th Album – Shape Shifter May 8th

March 28, 2012 No Comments

Shape Shifter is Carlos Santana’s 36th album, and the first for his new label, Starfaith Records. Set for release May 15, the 13-song set is an instrumental tour de force