Speedy Ortiz 's full-length debut, Major Arcana , is set to be released on July 9th via Washington DC's Carpark Records . Listening to Major Arcana , I could not help but notice the care that was given to capturing the heavier, more chaotic nature of the Speedy Ortiz live show. This is only May, but I think I can state with confidence that this LP is one of the Best of 2013. This right here is the promomp3. Listen. Downloadable: Tiger Tank (mp3) [...]
If you didn't catch the ace 'Lying In State' by Island Twins then you need to sort that out . They've announced that their next album will be called 'Spanish Blood' and here's the first single, 'Let Me Sleep'. Let Me Sleep by Island Twins
The New Year Ninety has been great to compile this year, with bands first written about in 2009 making another appearance along with the newest bands reviewed on the website through-out 2012. Thanks again to the musicians who make it all possible and the readers who make it all worthwhile, not to forget to mention the Sponsors who keep the site afloat. Most importantly my thanks to Julie Norbury who worked so hard on the design and colours of the website and was the driving force behind the [...]
Island Twins are a trio out of New York that released their self-titled debut LP in June. The album is loaded with tons of sweet pleasantries hidden behind the mask of some loud and fuzzy blasts of reverb-laden 90's style guitar pop. Here are two tracks from the LP that the band have made available for download to the public, but do yourself a favor and get over to their Bandcamp immediately to listen to the rest of the album. by Ariel Socarras [...]
Yeh, "Wolfs" (sic). Another freebie, plus the rest of the self-titled LP are available at Bandcamp. The Wolfs Lair by Island Twins
Island Twins just released their self-titled album a short bit ago, and it's finally making its way into my daily rotation. Man, this is one helluva listen. I wanted to give you this track from the band to illustrate the trio's songwriting power. It begins in an almost fay manner, sort of like you're being asked to go on some otherworldly journey. However, out of nowhere it just blasts off into this explosive chorus full of noise and distortion, only to return quietly. It's almost as if the song itself is meant to accompany the story line from the [...]
All change on the Band of the week top five chart for the period 29th July to 4th August 2012 contains bands from three countries and once again a diversity of styles. Island Twins 1. Island Twins (USA) 2. Pitch Feather (Singapore) 3. The Lost [...]
Band of the Month July 2012 top 10 chart - after the votes are counted and the other stats all aggregated we find Marius from The Faroe Isles stand proud. Marius 1. Marius (Faroe Isles) Things We Did is available on * 2. The Dirty Panties [...]
Island Twins formed in early 2011 in Queens, New York. Starting as a recording project for singer and guitarist, Eirk Brauer, Island Twins quickly turned into a full-fledged band with the addition of his sister, Meagan Brauer, on bass, and friend Tony Del Cid on the drums. Together, they continue to make fuzzy pop songs filled with catchy melodies and bouncing bass lines reminiscent of the Elephant 6 collective of the late 90’s. Download Lying In Statebutton] [...]
Island Twins is Erik Brauer (Guitar / Vocal), Meagan Brauer (Vocal / Bass), and Tony Del Cid (Drums) a lo-fi pop band from New York in the USA. Island Twins Avoiding the potential sibling rivalry Eric and Meagan play different numbers of strings and each adds a completely different pitch to the vocal. The music is a delightful sashay back to CBGBs, a smearing fuzz and dripped with some honeycomb crumbs from '60s pop overlay, each enhances the [...]
How about little gilded premiere to get your Mittwoch off and rolling on the right skate? Island Twins is the kind of band we typically feature in New Band Smell, but we're going to allow this adorable Queens trio to skip a grade and sit with the big kids, just for today. Just last year, bro and sis duo, Erik and Meagan Brauer, along with friend/drummer Tony Del Cid, began cobbling together just the kind of crunchy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside pop songs that made the Elephant 6 collective [...]
With huge new albums dropping this week from Killer Mike, Tenacious D, Beach House, Best Coast, and more, it seems a little blasphemous to be looking ahead to the next crop of discs. That said, the mp3s we have for you this week are good enough to take up a solid portion of your listening time. Between a peek into a video game soundtrack from HEALTH, the return of sludge metal heroes Baroness, and a NEW TRACK from indie-psychers Yeasayer, this ten-pack should whet your appetite for another crop of stellar album releases sprouting up in the near future. [...]
Be careful about popping on Island Twins' latest two releases. You may find yourself singing along to lyrics you wouldn't otherwise feel comfortable belting - the band has a knack for turning stark phrases like 'Lying in State' into gleeful chants of bouncy pop fun. It's this kind of playfulness that Sebadoh used to infuse into otherwise heavy subjects that comes through in this three piece. The other release up right now is 'The Wolfs Lair,' which confirms the bouncing tendencies. Despite the best efforts of the group to surround its ominous sentiment with noisy theatrics, [...]
Today's selection of free and legal - because: official - downloads.... . Nu Sensae - Swim Mode Moderne - Strange Bruises Variety Lights - Sell Your Soul Collecting Pool - New Day (Cyra Morgan) Family Band - Night Song Wais P (feat. Roc Marciano) - "Put Jewels On It" (prod. by Statik Selektah) Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Coyote Kisses Remix) Coyote Kisses - Starchaser I'll Be Your Mirror festival (mixtape) POP ETC - 1986 Weekend Mix (mixtape) Island Twins – Creepaway The Tallest Man on [...]
Trio de Queens, formado a comienzos del 2011 y que empezó como un proyecto en solitario de Erik Brauer, cantante y guitarrista, al que posteriormente se unieron su hermana Megan Brauer al bajo y el amigo de ambos, Tony del Cid, a a la batería . Amantes del sonido indie de los 90, del fuzz-pop y el lo-fi, Island Twins demuestran su buen hacer con los brillantes y adictivos "Lying In State" , y "Creepaway" temas adelanto de su primer largo, trabajo que auto editarán el próximo 1 de Junio y [...]
When I last posted about Queens based Island Twins back in March, we were introduced to the band with jamming track "Lying in State". Now the band have seen their debut self-titled LP hit stores earlier this month as they prep for touring to promote. To help get the word out about their tunes, the band just made this new track "Creepaway" available as a free download. It's pretty similar to the original song I posted, but should perk your ears and tempt all to purchase the band's latest. Download: Island Twins - Creepaway [MP3]
Queens, NY three-piece Island Twins have a knack for churning out some of the most endearing fuzz pop gems this side of the Hudson. As previously reported , the group will self-release their debut LP on June 1st. You've already had a taste of the album with the Pavement-esque "The Wolf's Lair" . Now fans can further whet their appetites with another choice album cut, "Creepaway". Where "The Wolf's Lair" slowly churns its way to lo-fi pop heaven, "Creepaway" gets there with lighter skips and bounds. As the band swells in a sea of climactic reverb and feedback, singer/bassist [...]
More free fuzz-pop supplied to us by New York trio Island State and their very fine new track 'The Wolf's Lair'. The Wolfs Lair by Island Twins
Earlier today, we published Vol. One of the Best New Releases for the week of May 1st, featuring great lead singles from new albums by Lower Dens, Ramona Falls, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spinto Band, Sea of Bees and others. That said, let's jump right into Vol. II. Reptar is an Athens, Georgia indie rock quartet [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe
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