Can’t Stand Still is the sophomore full-length of Austin, Texas indie/psych-country band The Lonesome Heroes. Russell grew up in New York City, packing into small clubs to see bands like Sebadoh, Luna, Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth. “However,” says TLH’s Rich Russell, “I was always drawn to things that had some sort of country influence like Beck’s One Foot in … More »
Fat Possum Records has shared “To Keep And To Be Kept,” a new track from Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders’ upcoming album Playmates, due February 24. The track, which features guest vocals from Sharon Van Etten, premiered via NPR, who noted that “Ladder’s voice has a dusky richness to it that rivals the likes of Nick Cave and Mark Lanegan.” This … More »
England’s The Wave Pictures have signed with Team Love Records. Produced and co-written by Billy Childish, Great Flamingo Burning Moon is out March 17 and you can stream the album’s lead single, “Pea Green Coat,” now.
Scotland-via-Missouri’s American Wrestlers is announcing his self-titled debut full-length, set for release in the U.S. via Fat Possum and due out April 7. Previously, the Wrestlers had shared the song “I Can Do No Wrong,” which is out today as a 7” (b/w “The Rest of You”). Today, you can hear the astonishingly catchy new single, “Kelly.” The song’s jittery … More »
The Forecastle Festival will return this summer led by Louisville hometown heroes My Morning Jacket; soulful breakout star, Sam Smith; southern rock heavyweights, Widespread Panic; and indie veterans, Modest Mouse. The three-day music celebration, now in its 13th year, will take place July 17-19, 2015, at the award-winning Waterfront Park, a sweeping green space on the banks of the Ohio River framed by … More »
New Orleans’ Pope are getting ready to release their upcoming full length debut Fiction, on March 10 via Community Records (Caddywhompus, Sun Hotel, All People). The band, comprised of Matthew Seferian (guitar/vocals), Alex Skalany (guitar/vocals), and Atticus Lopez (drums), premiered the album’s first single “Let Down” on Stereogum, who noted: “Pope have been playing together since high school, and that tight chemistry comes across strongly on their forthcoming … More »
God Damn has gained a growing following for its self-proclaimed, “rock music for degenerates.” Yet the atomic UK duo has found a way to take its sound to explosive heights with their new album, Vultures, out May 12 (May 11 internationally) via One Little Indian. To give a taste of what fans can expect, God Damn has unleashed the album’s … More »
One of the most mysterious and enigmatic musical entities to come out of Italy in recent years, Father Murphy, has premiered a new track over at TheQuietus.com – listen to “So This Is Permanent” here. The band’s new album will be available March 17 from The Flenser. Titled Croce, this new collection of dark psychedelic/industrial cabaret is a concept record about the cross (yes, it’s … More »
Listen to “Blight’s End Angel,” the second track to surface from Sumac‘s debut album The Deal, now on RollingStone.com. Sumac features members Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom, Mamiffer) and Nick Yacyshyn (Baptists), with Brian Cook (Russian Circles, Botch, These Arms Are Snakes) in place for studio and some live performances. The Deal is scheduled for release via Profound Lore … More »
POP ETC has shared their latest track, an acoustic take on Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” Pairing gentle acoustics with a faint pulsing in the background, the band brings this 1989 classic into the 21st century with ease. POP ETC – “Wicked Game” Cover https://soundcloud.com/popetcetera/pop-etc-wicked-game-chris-isaak-cover/s-LOUdQ