Aimee Mann has shared her new video for “Patient Zero.”
Aimee Mann – “Patient Zero” Video
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Against Me! – “Haunting, Haunted, Haunts” Video
Against Me! have released their video for “Haunting, Haunted, Haunts.”
Halsey Announces New Album
Halsey will release her new album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, in June.
Review: Culprit – Sonder
I still remember when I was first introduced to Culprit. And since that first show I’ve seen them in various venues around Los Angeles and Orange County. Each time, they leave it all on the stage and that’s what makes them a band I continue to follow. It’s been a long wait for a full-length but that wait comes to an end with the release of Sonder.
“Gargantua” starts with a radio transmission that’s like something out of a sci-fi horror movie. From there, Travis brings a stellar vocal performance that is consistent throughout the whole album. The way this band puts together a song — vocally, lyrically, and musically — just meshes so well. Not to mention, they have a good amount of versatility. “Gargantua” ends with a long scream from Travis, but not one that detracts from the song. For someone who isn’t a fan of songs with a ton of screaming, Culprit knows when it’s appropriate and when it’s not needed at all. In a song like “Glow,” Travis takes a softer approach to the vocals.
Fleet Foxes Announce New Album; Stream New Song
Fleet Foxes will release their new album, Crack Up, on June 16th. They’ve also released the first new song from the album, “Third Of May / Ōdaigahara.”
The xx – “Say Something Loving” Video
The xx have released a video for “Say Something Loving.”
PWR BTTM – “Answer My Text”
PWR BTTM have released the new song “Answer My Text.”
Review: U2 – The Joshua Tree
When the world got blown apart on the morning of September 11th, 2001, it felt like nothing would ever be the same again. In a lot of ways, it wouldn’t. Even at 10 years old, I knew there was a sense of innocence and wonder to the world that was stolen the moment that first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. How could anything ever be okay again after something so terrible? Even as a child, I pondered this question.
For years after that day, I would read about the reactions to the tragedy. Shortly after I graduated from high school in 2009, I read a speech that Dr. Karl Paulnack of The Boston Conservatory gave to the parents of incoming students in September 2004. In the address, Paulnack reflected on his experience on the morning of September 12th, 2001, when he—a classical pianist by trade—went to sit down at his instrument to practice. It was part of his daily routine, but on that day, it felt wrong. “Playing the piano right now, given what happened in this city yesterday, seems silly, absurd, irreverent, pointless,” Paulnack recalled. “What place has a musician in this moment in time?”
Review: Sun Kil Moon – Common as Light and Love are Red Valleys of Blood
Mark Kozelek doesn’t like what I do. This was made abundantly clear somewhere between Universal Themes’ “Cry Me a River Williamsburg Sleeve Tattoo Blues” and Common as Light and Love Are Red Valleys of Blood’s “Philadelphia Cop,” in which the song breaks for a strange skit between a “music journalist” and an outdated impression of a teenage girl (both voiced by Kozelek). It’s true; things have gotten pretty weird between Kozelek and in followers since the release of his recent opus, 2014’s Benji. He’s publicly lashed out against music journalists, other artists, and an entire North Carolina audience. Truth be told, he couldn’t give a shit whether or not I “recommend” his new album or not. So why do I continue to be so drawn to it?
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Review: A Will Away – Here Again
Connecticut’s A Will Away describes their sound as “80’s pop rock on Acid.” As far as their hooks go: that’s a pretty apt description. Their instrumentation owes more to the emo revival and 90’s grunge than the shiny, synthesized pop of Genesis and A-Ha, but their ability to craft vocal melodies that leave lyrics permanently stuck in your head is indeed a product of the 80’s.
Michelle Branch – “Best You Ever”
Michelle Branch has released her new song “Best You Ever.”
The Shins – “Painting a Hole”
The Shins have released their new song “Painting a Hole.”
Albums in Stores – Mar. 3rd, 2017
Today we see the release of the new albums from Minus the Bear, Dia Frampton, and Laura Marling. If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the quote bubble to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Dia Frampton Streams New Album
Dia Frampton’s new album, Bruises, can be streamed below.
Lorde – “Green Light” Video
Lorde has released a video for her new single “Green Light.”