
I realize I am putting this out really late. I always put this off until winter break, thinking I'll have tons of time to listen to the albums, but always underestimate how much I actually need to listen to. But honestly, that isn't a bad thing. I think we are living in a time where there is a lot more new and interesting stuff coming out than ever before. Last year, I probably listened to about 75 albums for my top albums article. Some of them only half way through (because I could tell they wouldn't make the cut) and [...]
Following a successful residency at Pianos in the Lower East Side and a spattering of solid press touting their tunes, Mon Khmer have become a band to watch out for in 2010. Their music is definitely worthy, opting not for the sound of the moment but a more classic version of rock music. It's solid and driving and really has us excited for what to expect from these guys in the coming year. Considering other bands that have had residencies at Pianos the past few years, bands like Passion Pit, Ra Ra Riot, and [...]