Archive for 2012
On the Scene: Glasgow
Mar 22, 2012 4:00 PM by Will Durkin
Five years ago Scotland was the hub of world-class guitar music. With Snow Patrol, Belle and Sebastian and Franz Ferdinand all calling the city home, it felt like every night a chart-busting band could be playing one of the city’s dive bars.
Weekly Playlist: Free Hip Hop Music
Mar 22, 2012 4:00 PM by Phil Tortoroli
Hip hop has evolved over its roughly 30 years of popularity into one of the most divisive musical genres since. Mainstream, underground; egotistical, abstract; guest verses, breaks. Two things that remain consistent in all spectrums of the genre are beats and rhymes.
RCRD LBL Essentials Vol. 20 – feat. Holy Ghost, Neon Indian, Orbital and More!
Mar 22, 2012 12:45 PM by Will Durkin
The RCRD LBL Essentials series turns 20 today! To celebrate this milestone, we’re bringing you a playlist stacked with our favorite artists!
Spotlight On Texas Blues
Mar 22, 2012 6:00 AM by Michael Verity
Paraphrasing the immortal words of Lyle Lovett, “that’s right, we’re not from Texas.” But that doesn’t us from digging us some Texas blues.
Label of the Week – Car Crash Set
Mar 21, 2012 11:41 AM by Lewis Varrilly
Car Crash Set is a Seattle-based label specializing in the emerging global club music sound dubbed “bass music”. Formed by DJ/Producer Ill Cosby following a decade of seeing his own releases appear on a variety of labels.
Music for St. Patty’s Day!
Mar 16, 2012 2:02 PM by Will Durkin
What luck! St. Patrick’s Day is on a Saturday this year! A celebration of all things Irish, the holiday is the one day of the year where it’s socially acceptable to drink all day.
RCRD LBL Essentials Vol. 19
Mar 15, 2012 5:20 PM by Will Durkin
RCRD LBL Essentials Volume 19 is here! Get you music in order for the weekend with some of the hottest new tracks of the past week.
Label of the Week – Manimal Vinyl
Mar 14, 2012 12:03 PM by Lewis Varrilly
Founded in 2006 by fashion stylist, Paul Beahan, this Los Angeles label has released debut albums by artists ranging from Bat for Lashes to Warpaint as well as up and comers such as Sister Crayon and Rainbow Arabia. With roots planted firmly in the fashion and art world, Beahan set out to champion a unique “musical home” for artists whose stomping grounds vary from Los Angeles to Oslo to London to Sydney.
Interview Exclusive: James Mercer Of The Shins
Mar 13, 2012 12:20 PM by Will Durkin
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We've never done anything as elaborate as this.
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James Mercer, on playing 'Live on Letterman'
Port Of Morrow is the title of the hotly-anticipated new album from indie rock superstars The Shins. Due out on Tuesday, March 20th on Columbia Records, the band plan to celebrate their new release by playing a special Live on Letterman webcast concert – LIVE from the Ed Sullivan Theater in the heart of New York City’s Times Square.
Label of the Week – Sacred Bones Records
Mar 9, 2012 11:32 AM by Lewis Varrilly
Sacred Bones Records was born in Brooklyn, New York in early 2007, with the intention of bringing their friends’ music to light, as well as unearthing music lost in time. With releases from the likes of Zola Jesus, The Men and Moon Duo of late, Sacred Bones look to release artists whom they truly believe in both aurally and spiritually.
