DCW’s Jason talks to Kalispell’s Shane (Kalispell CD Release May 17)
The details are a little bit fuzzy, but at some point, someplace, for some reason, Shane Leonard of Kalispell talked to The Daredevil Christopher Wright's Jason Sunde. It was somehow recorded and then put onto the world wide web via DCW's Web site.
Stream S. Carey’s Hoyas EP
Stereogum is streaming S. Carey's new EP, Hoyas, right now. For you people who don't know what that means -- you can actually listen to the whole thing. It's like a listening party, but you're all alone in your bedroom. Like always.
Chromatics – Kill For Love
Chromatics started in Portland a long time ago and had a noisy lo-fi punk sound. Then it ended. Then it came back with a hipper new-wave blend of rock and pop. Now it's better than it was before. Kill For Love, the album, is a bit of a roller coaster, running through loops of excited...
Utah Salt and Dirt Deposit – Unwanted Dogs
Utah Salt and Dirt Deposit is the pseudonym used by PeerValidated's Andy Plank for his musical endeavors. Unwanted Dogs -- originally written for a friend -- is one of two tracks providing the soundtrack to an upcoming play called The Chalky White Substance.
Meridene (2006 – 2012)
Meridene has been at the forefront of the indie-rock music in Eau Claire for six years. It was created by a small group of friends as a sloppy alt-country band and it will end as one of the best pop-rock bands the town has ever had the pleasure of calling its own.
Peer Picks of 2011 – Andy Plank
We continue with our Peer Picks of 2011 with Andy Plank, one of the founders of PeerValidated and long-time Eau Claire music scene enthusiast. Andy gives you his top 10 albums of 2011.
A time lapse of Heart Pills, Jim Pullman, Leiah Webb
This time lapse features hundreds of photos taken by a camera we hung in a tree at Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, featuring The Heart Pills, Jim Pullman Band and Leiah Webb. The Heart Pills' song, "Pinball City Crimefighter," from its new album, "To Paul, From Dad 1951," provides an audio backdrop.
Byte Size Review List #8
We've done a Byte Size Review List eight times now. This could end up being the best one, so stay tuned. Reviews and mp3 of I Break Horses, and The Flaming Lips with Lightning Bolt, and more to come! Don't miss out on the best Byte Sizers yet, maybe.
Peter Wolf Crier releases two tracks from upcoming LP
In anticipation of the September 9 release of its sophomore LP, titled Garden of Arms, MInneapolis' Peter Wolf Crier has released two new tracks, "Right Away," and "Settling It Off," the two best we've heard from the duo yet. Read a review and listen to each one right here!
Meridene – Written Like Mad Sonnets
Meridene's appearance is among the most anticipated sets of Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series. On July 21, the four-piece once again delivered a memorable, summer-worthy performance, playing mostly songs from Something Like Blood and its upcoming EP.
The Rosebuds – Nice Fox
The Rosebuds' call and response sing-along, "Nice Fox," was a crowd favorite at this July 20 show at the House of Rock. Sweaty arms swung around drunken friends, and exhausted, enthusiastic voices strained to hit their mark and contribute to the dark ballad. Stay tuned for more from this great show!
Byte Size Review List #7 (July 17 – August 7)
Review List lucky number seven includes reviews and mp3s from DiVA, Radiation City, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Adam & the Amethysts, M83, Teen Daze. Frequently return for frequent updates, frequently.
PeerValidated introduces monthly Upcoming Shows posters
Be on the lookout for our new Upcoming Shows posters around town, promoting all the best local shows for the current month! They'll feature artwork from local releases, as well as the red PeerValidated Stamp of Approval for the very best shows.
Byte Size Review List #6 (July 3rd – July 16)
There are six Byte Size Review Lists. This one features short reviews and mp3s from Blue Belt, Big Troubles, WU LYF, Poland, Preteen Zenith and White Denim. We'll be updating this list over two weeks, so check in often!
Megafaun releases single, artwork, tracklist from forthcoming LP
These Hands features the work of Joe Westerlund not only on percussion, but also in his mixing of field recordings and background noises. Listen to the song here, and get a peek at the artwork and tracklist, as well as a teaser video for Megafaun's upcoming self-titled full-length.
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