Music videos have certain comfort zones, especially when the music has uplifting and contagious qualities most typical of nostalgic rock or folk. One of these zones consists of young people running around,
New Tracks
British music magazine MOJO released a compilation of New Order covers, with thirteen artists tackling the band’s 1983 classic Power, Corruption & Lies. Destroyer tackled "Leave Me Alone".
MP3: The Kills – Silent Night The Kills are showing their Christmas spirit with an acoustic rendition of “Silent Night”, recorded live with Lauren Laverne on BBC 6 Music. A chord-less guitar
Like Panda Bear? Great. Enjoy psychedelics? Even better, if you intend on watching this video. If Lennox's songs weren't already enough of a mind trip, Danny Perez turned in a music video
Swedish indie-pop group Acid House Kings released a new single, "(I'm In) A Chorus Line", to celebrate Christmas and the end of a busy year, which was particularly busy for group.
Arcade Fire released the music video for “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)”, in both a traditional version (above) and interactive form. The latter can be found here; viewers can enable their webcams,
"Born to Lose" is the first single from Sleigh Bells' second album Reign of Terror, out this February. Judging by this single (MP3 inside), listeners can expect the same sort of cheerleader-like
We Are the Works in Progress, Blonde Redhead's compilation to benefit Japan's recovery from the March 2011 tsunami and aftermath, has plenty of big names. Among them are Terry Riley, Deerhunter, Ryuichi
New Albums
Infusing nostalgic spy film inspiration with a knack for hooky psych-pop expanses, Evasion is the riveting new album from Y is Nature.
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A beautifully atmospheric album with late-night slowcore immersion, Possession Pact is the new album from Orchid Mantis. The Atlanta-based project of artist
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A memorable rock album that succeeds in both anthemic soaring and emotive introspection, Disquiet is the latest from Brian Halloran. The release
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Showcasing a consuming sound that melds poetic lyrical introspection with a sophisti-pop allure, Scenes from the Jazz Age is a stirring EP
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