The Shins – “Simple Song”
The track is built on a mechanized version of the barndance-ballad rhythm that The Shins test drove on Wincing (see tracks "Phantom Limb" or "Turn On Me" for reference, as well as any song off The Jesus and Mary Chain's Darklands.) "Simple Song" begins as an unadorned announcement of this beat, but it quickly...
Porcupine – “Rooftops”
Hear "Rooftops" by La Crosse based Porcupine. "In “Rooftops” Porcupine has collected a sequence of notes from the institution of the almighty rock riff, removed the swagger and pretense (leaving in the patented chuck and grind), and used this as the foundation for the assemblage of an otherwise unassuming pop-rock tune. The lyrics then...
Kurt Vile – “The Creature”
“The Creature” comes from the EP So Outta Reach (Fall 2011), which was recorded in the same session as the full length Smoke Ring For My Halo (Spring 2011), all of which was produced by John Agnello, whose previous work includes bands like Dinosaur Jr, Sonic Youth, the Hold Steady, etc.
Rogue Valley – “Onward and Over”
This Minneapolis band is writhing with creative energy, begetting albums with a reproductive vigor to match a motel full of Catholic newlyweds. Between April 2010 and April 2011 they release four full albums, each corresponding to a season.
Polica – “Dark Star”
The track is a danceable blend of soul and trip-hop - taking the grimier side of Massive Attack and adding the brooding lyrics and tactile instrumentation of Portishead - but "Dark Star" has an overall feel that is much more relaxed than either influence.
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!
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.
Amble Down signs Halloween, Alaska, releases single from upcoming LP
Amble Down makes possibly its biggest, most nationally-heralded signing yet, penning Minneapolis electro-pop rockers Halloween, Alaska for the August-September release of its upcoming LP, All Night the Calls Came In. Listen to the debut single, "Dance By Accident."
The Heart Pills release single, music video to promote new album
With To Paul, From Dad 1951 coming out on August 5, The Heart Pills released a single, "Bus Ride," and a music video for "Country Song," and "Happy New Year Holden Caulfield." Check out both of them here, and stay tuned for a big Heart Pills update from us in the next week!
First Listen: Bon Iver – Calgary
Bon Iver gave a taste of its upcoming sophomore full-length, letting fans download or stream "Calgary," the album's eighth track. We've got an in-depth review and analysis of the track, along with its lyrics and the download link from Jagjaguwar.
First Listen – Explosions in the Sky – “Trembling Hands”
Explosions in the Sky thunderously resurface after four years of silence with “Trembling Hands," a definite departure from past releases that still manages to retain the band's trademark sound. UPDATE: Stream the entire album now!
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