The Pull Of Autumn “Not Coming Down” Afterglow With Luke Skyscraper James singing lead on this dark song, you get a sound that sounds like what the Velvet Underground would sound like in 2019. This is such a great song, I’m … Continue Reading
Papercuts “Laughing Man” Parallel Universe Blues There is something mysterious going on in this gorgeous pop song. Nothing is as it seems, and no real activity is occurring, just fragments of dreams encased in beautiful 90s sounding pop with vocals … Continue Reading
Peel Dream Magazine “Shenandoah” Modern Meta Physic The fact that Peel Dream Magazine reference John Peel says more about this great band than you can imagine. With their roots in the Velvet Underground, their body in Stereolab, and their head … Continue Reading
Crooked Ghost “Sleepwalker” Skeleton House One of my favorite bands, Crooked Ghost, has a new video out, and man, it’s a killer. Coming from Asheville, NC, Crooked Ghost is one of those bands who has combined the Velvet Underground with … Continue Reading
Five Eight “Pleiades” Songs For St. Jude What a great expressive video that totally fits the song. I love Five Eight. They are so different from most indie bands. First of all, Mike Mantione’s vocals are not beautiful, but they … Continue Reading
Steevo Nuissier “The Death Of A Party” Angels And Demons Steevo Nuissier is one of the greatest French artists out there (and if you know French music, that is saying a lot). He is definitely one of mine. His voice … Continue Reading
Majken “Fainted Love” Dancing Mountains I love this woman’s voice. Where so many female singers try to hit the highest notes possible, Majken has a wonderful, deep, almost tenor voice. LA-based, Nordic Indie pop star Majken is influenced by the … Continue Reading
The Cuckoos “Get It On” Coming from Austin, Texas, The Cuckoos are a great band. I’ve never heard anyone combine The Velvet Underground, The Doors, The 13th Floor Elevator, and the Dandy Warhols in one, and still make it fresh … Continue Reading
Tashaki Miyaki “Girls On T.V.” The Dream What a voice; what wonderful feedback. Tashaki Miyaki, the duo of Page Stark and Luke Paquin have created what sounds like the soundtrack of a David Lynch movie as performed by Jesus and … Continue Reading
Hinds “Warts” Leave Me Alone Hinds are such a great band. They have that sense of difference that made The Slits and Essential Login and X-Ray Spex so special: that I don’t give a damn, DIY attitude that so great … Continue Reading
Brian Eno “Fickle Sun (III) I’m Set Free” The Ship The greatest producer (without out a doubt) and one of the greatest artist has a new album out. As usual, the music is super-impressive, and all the art work … Continue Reading
Grounders “No Ringer” Grounders Amazing song. The Velvet Underground meets the Zombies and decides to give birth to Big Black. This spring, the Toronto-based band – Andrew Davis (vocals and guitar), Daniel Busheikin (keyboards), Mike Searle (Bass) and Evan Lewis (guitar) … Continue Reading