Satanic Surfers have released their new album, Back from Hell, on Bandcamp.
Satanic Surfers Release New Album
Half Waif Stream New Album
State Champs – “Dead and Gone”
State Champs’ new song “Dead and Gone” is up for stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Courtney Barnett – “City Looks Pretty”
Courtney Barnett has released the new song “City Looks Pretty.”
Vasudeva – “Doner” Video
Review: The Decemberists – I’ll Be Your Girl
When looking back at the accomplishments for Indie Rock mainstays, The Decemberists, one may think that they have little left to prove on their eighth album. However, this group has never been afraid to make the music they want to make, and bring their loyal fans along for every thrilling and unique chorus. I’ll Be Your Girl finds The Decemberists not only comfortable with who they are, but also as an artist willing to paint with new and vibrant colors.
The flowery cover art and liner notes fit the content of the music well as the album shines brightly and helps paint the story on a canvas that fans of the band have grown accustomed to. The first single and album opener, “Once in My Life” starts the listeners’ experience on the LP on a high note with the familiar strumming of an acoustic guitar and the warm, anthemic vocals of singer Colin Meloy who puts everyone on notice that all is not well in the world. Given the current state of the political climate and the honesty portrayed in The Decemberists’ catalog, it’s easy to tune in for the ride the band takes us on for this album.
Ryan Key Finishes New EP
Worlds Greatest Dad – “A Song for Mogis”
Worlds Greatest Dad’s new song “A Song for Mogis” can be streamed below.
Arrogance Peaks in Silicon Valley
M.G. Siegler, writing on Medium:
There’s something that has been in the back of my mind for some time now. And while it pre-dates the Facebook fiasco, that situation certainly brings it to the forefront. Increasingly, it feels like people in our industry, the tech industry, are losing touch with reality.
You can see it in the tweets. You can hear it at tech conferences. Hell, you can hear it at most cafes in San Francisco on any given day. People — really smart people — saying some of the most vacuous things. Words that if they were able to take a step outside of their own heads and hear, they’d be embarrassed by.
Drafts 5 Released
The new version of one of my favorite apps, Drafts, has been released:
Drafts is a launching-off point for text – use the actions to copy it, share it, or deep link into other apps and services. Compose a tweet or message, create a file in Dropbox, send a task off to Reminders – there are hooks into tons of your favorite apps.
If I need to make a note of anything, Drafts is where I start. Once I get the text out of my head and into the app, then I can decide where it needs to go (is it a tweet, task, reminder, note, etc.). It’s changed how I think about text and notes on my phone.
Strung Out – “Requiem”
Strung Out have shared their new song “Requiem.”
Portugal. The Man Perform on Kimmel
Portugal. The Man performed “Live in the Moment” last night on Kimmel.
The Faim – “Midland Line” Video
The Faim have released a video for “Midland Line.”
Fall Out Boy Perform on James Corden
Fall Out Boy performed “Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)” on James Corden last night.
Father John Misty Announces New Album; Streams Two New Songs
Father John Misty will release his new album, God’s Favorite Customer, on June 1st. Today he’s debuted the two new songs “Just Dumb Enough To Try” and “Disappointing Diamonds Are The Rarest Of Them All.” Pre-orders are also now up.
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