The Smiling Lies are a young group from York, PA that describe themselves as a mixture of "the Arctic Monkeys, Bombay Bicycle Club, Graham Coxon, and a little crack cocaine."
New Tracks
Contrary to their name, The Twees produce hook-filled garage-rock with hints of The Strokes and The Charlatans UK. Lead single "Tempermental Health" is heavy on rhythm guitars, the clanging twinkling of keys, and
Chromatics released a video for “Back From the Grave”, directed by frequent collaborator Alberto Rossini. The footage was shot in 2010 at Rossini’s chalet, and the assortment of vague close-ups and neon
By way of both Italy and Sweden, I Used To Be A Sparrow consist of two members with varying stylistic preferences and home countries. The result is charming and melodic indie-pop. Download their lead
Sharon Van Etten released the video for “Leonard”, a standout on her acclaimed new album Tramp. Director Sam Zimman takes us through a hazy road trip, coming across both rural neighborhoods and scaling
"Myth" is the first revealed song off Beach House's widely anticipated album Bloom, which is allegedly out May 15th via Sub Pop. There was no official confirmation of the album prior to
"Museum Day" is a fascinating epic from newly announced supergroup s / s / s, consisting of Sufjan Stevens, Son Lux and Serengeti. The initial vocals seem suitable for ambient synth-pop, with
MP3: Woods – Wind Was the Wine Woods premiered a new track off their upcoming split LP with Amps for Christ. “Wind Was the Wine” is a brief piece of shimmering pop, touting
New Albums
A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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An immersive prog-rock concept album, Scenes from a Revolution is the stellar new release from New Jersey-based collective Forgotten Roads. The ambitious
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Steeped in memorable folk and Americana portrayals of modern tumult and perseverance, New Scrolls is the personal new album from Connecticut-based singer-songwriter
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A beautifully cohesive collection of memorable songwriting, Lovers’ Lament is the debut four-track EP from London-based singer-songwriter Suze Harper, originally from New
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