Brooklyn band CHAPPO (best known for their iPod commercial-featured single “Come Home”), has announced their sophomore LP, Future Former Self. Out March 4th, the record follows lead character Rene Cogito on his journey to a black hole, addressing the abstract concept of time and its infinite & fleeting nature. A kaleidoscope of unique and otherworldly sounds accompanies narrative lyrics, taking listeners along for an emotional and action-packed ride.
Listen: CHAPPO – “I Don’t Need The Sun”
Filed under Highly Anticipated, listen, new albums
Check out some tracks from Mode Moderne’s upcoming new album Occult Delight, due January 21 via Light Organ Records.
Listen: Mode Moderne – “Baby Bunny”
Listen: Mode Moderne – “Strangle The Shadows”
Occult Delight is the follow up to Light Organ’s 2012 release Strange Bruises and the band’s independent 2009 release Ghosts Emerging.
Filed under Check 'em Out!, listen, new albums, Newest Love, video
photo credit: Philip Di Fiore and Christopher J. Lytwyn
01/21/14 Tue – Philadelphia PA @ Union Transfer *
01/22/14 Wed – Washington DC @ 9:30 Club *
01/23/14 Thu – Charlottesville VA @ Jefferson Theatre *
01/24/14 Fri – Charlotte NC @ Neighborhood Theatre *
01/25/14 Sat – Atlanta GA @ Centerstage *
01/27/14 Mon – St Louis MO @ Firebird *
01/28/14 Tue – Indianapolis IN @ The Vogue *
01/30/14 Thu – Columbus OH @ A&R Bar *
01/31/14 Fri – Pittsburgh PA @ Mr. Smalls *
02/01/14 Sat – Toronto ON @ Mod Club *
02/03/14 Mon – Burlington VT @ ArtsRiot *
02/04/14 Tue – Boston MA @ Sinclair *
02/05/14 Wed – Hamden CT @ Spaceland Ballroom *
02/10/14 Mon – Chapel Hill NC @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
02/11/14 Tue – Athens GA @ Georgia Theater
02/13/14 Thu – Jacksonville FL @ Weezer Cruise
02/14/14 Fri – Jacksonville FL @ Weezer Cruise
02/15/14 Sat – Jacksonville FL @ Weezer Cruise
02/16/14 Sun – Jacksonville FL @ Weezer Cruise
02/17/14 Mon – Orlando FL @ The Social #
02/18/14 Tue – Miami FL @ Grand Central #
02/19/14 Wed – Tallahassee FL @ Club Downunder
02/20/14 Thu – Tampa FL @ Orpheum
02/21/14 Fri – Birmingham AL @ Bottletree
02/22/14 Sat – Oxford MS @ Proud Larry’s
02/24/14 Mon – Louisville KY @ Zanzabar
02/25/14 Tue – Chicago IL @ Double Door
02/26/14 Wed – Detroit MI @ Magic Stick
02/27/14 Thu – Rochester NY @ Bug Jar
06/01/14 Sun – Orleans, France @ Astrolabe &
06/02/14 Mon – Bordeaux, France @ Rock School Barbey &
06/03/14 – Nantes, France @ Stereolux &
06/04/14 – Tourcoing, France @ Grand Mix &
Ha Ha Tonka is an unmistakable indie-meets-Southern rock band. Sitting at the crossroads of Americana and indie – where Alabama meets Arcade Fire – the quartet recently released their fourth full-length album, Lessons, via Bloodshot Records.
Now, the band unveil their striking video for Lessons album opener “Dead To The World.” A simultaneously poignant & bittersweet oeuvre, the video premiered with American Songwriter.
Ha Ha Tonka will be heading to Telluride, CO on Dec. 30th for a FREE show at the Sheridan Opera House, which will serve as the party/announcement of the Austin City Limits 40th Anniversary weekend aka The Ride 2014. In March, they will be touring down to SXSW Music Festival, and will then head to Europe for a run of headline dates in May/June.
Black Lips just dropped the first single from their forthcoming album Underneath the Rainbow via Vice. The new album was recorded partially in Nashville with the Black Keys‘ Patrick Carney and is out March 18, 2014.
Listen: Black Lips – “Boys In The Wood”
Filed under Awesome, listen, new albums
And so after a week of carefully picking and choosing songs to suit most everyone, I’m proud to share my personal Christmas Party Playlist. Go ahead and enjoy this 4.5 hour long mix at your holiday party. There’s even some mainstream dance tracks towards the end for some of those rowdy party-goers.
Last month, the LA band made their national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing their single “Dreaming”. The foursome consist of Sean (vocals/keys), Mike (guitar), Joe (bass) and Beau (drums), the band will divide their time between the studio working on the full-length debut and live shows.
Listen/download: Arcade Fire – We Exist (Night Drive Edit)
Victory is the music project of LA artist Robert Fleming, who crafts sun-bleached rock & roll with a pop edge. His debut LP, Victory Is Music, was released earlier this year, and he followed it up last week with his Soothing Me So EP. The EP contains the album version of the single, two brand new remixes, and a special cover track.
Now, check out house/dance producers Enso (who have done remixes for Sleigh Bells, Icky Blossoms, etc.) who’s remixed his single “Soothing Me So,” turning it into a dancefloor banger.
Listen/download: Victory – “Soothing Me So” (Enso Remix)
Musically Amusing 