The Multiple Cat is the Quad Cities based indie-rock project of singer-songwriter and producer Patrick Stolley, who released a few criminally underappreciated albums in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Since then, Stolley began producing, mixing and engineering for Daytrotter, of which he was a founding member. After years of recording other people’s music, he decided it was time to write, record and produce his long-awaited new album, the aptly-titled The Return Of The Multiple Cat , out now as a joint release between Guilt Ridden Pop Records and Stolley’s own imprint, Future [...]
Named after a stream that connects to a Maryland river, Paint Branch is the new project from John Davis (Title Tracks, Georgie James) and Chris Richards (Ris Paul Ric) formerly of defunct D.C. based post-punk favorites Q And Not U. Their excellent debut album, I Wanna Live was self-released as a free digital download on their Bandcamp page this past January. This new project marks the first time the two of them have played together since their breakup and offers a slight departure from Q’s danceable frenetic energy and punk spirit. [...]
sami.the.great. – “Making Eyes” (The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sami Akbari, aka sami the great, is currently on tour supporting her excellent self-titled debut album released last year. She will bring her indelible brand of Beatles and girl-group inspired indie-pop to Dayton’s Ghostlight Coffee on June 2. Check out her standout new single here, with its chiming keyboards and Supreme-ly gorgeous harmonies.) www.samithegreat.com Download: https://soundcloud.com/golight ly-media/making-eyes-sami-the- great [...]
After a long wait of over a decade, Snowden finally returns today with their highly-anticipated new album, No One In Control , released via Kings Of Leon’s imprint, Serpents & Snakes. Messy legal and label woes for frontman Jordan Jeffares led to the lengthy hiatus and while a lot has changed in the music scene over the last six years; luckily Snowden hasn’t changed much since their excellent 2006 Jade Tree Records debut, Anti-Anti . Their nuanced, beat-driven brand of electro-rock with its hazy synths remains just as moody, catchy and danceable [...]
The Mohawk Lodge, the Canadian indie rock band led by Ryder Havdale, just released Damaged Goods their fourth album, this week on White Whale Records. The new album is available on shiny black vinyl and as a free download on their Bandcamp page. Havdale’s soulful Springsteen-tinged wail guides the ten punk-infused arena-worthy anthems that burn with a live intensity and a raw immediacy that came from recording live in the studio as a full band to capture the unbridled energy [...]
Ann Pragg – “Januarium” (Ann Pragg is the solo moniker of multi-instrumentalist Matt Radick of Holopaw. His debut album, Bitter Fruit , was released this week via Wonderland Archives. His murky brand of blues-soaked folk tries and fails to hide the layers of sparkling yet haunting pop beneath, especially on this upbeat, jangly second single.) www.annpragg.bandcamp.com Download: http://wonderlandarchives.com/ annpragg/AnnPragg_Januarium.mp 3 [...]
London electro-pop duo Still Corners released their stunning sophomore album, Strange Pleasures today on Sub Pop. Together, songwriter and producer Greg Hughes blends his lush soundscapes with the gorgeous plush vocals of Tessa Murray to create an enigmatic synth-driven brand of dream-pop that is both modern and nostalgically tied to the 80’s. Strange Pleasures opens with the trebly, winding guitars, stair-stepping synths and breathy vocals of “The Trip”. “Beginning To Blue” follows with synths that [...]
The Earth And Everything In It – “Future Fears” (New art-rock project led by singer-songwriter Yishai Mags blends cinematic post-rock soundscapes with touches of emo-tinged indie rock for an explosive and emotive experience on the Matt Goldman (Underoath, Anberlin) produced debut album, We Wander At Night , out now.) http://theearthandeverythingin it.com/ Download: http://www.swimagency.com/mp3/ TheEarth_FutureFears.mp3 [...]
New Jersey ska-punk veterans led by singer/guitarist Thomas Kalnoky return with their long-awaited new album The Hands That Thieve - their first in five years - via Victory Records. Their catchy yet complex arrangements of super-tight, fast-paced rhythms, bright brass melodies and infectiously anthemic vocal melodies showcase both the band’s supreme songwriting skills and stellar musicianship once again. “The Three Of Us” opens the album with a bang as Kalnoky begins the song with some jangly guitars and a [...]
Richmond, VA skate-punk label and skateboard company Say-10 Records recently released Modern Atlas , the debut EP from the Baltimore-based punk band Let It Go. The 5-track EP is the perfect introduction to their gritty yet melodic sound that harnesses the aggressive hardcore-tinged emo-punk of the late 90’s and bands like, Texas Is The Reason and Hot Water Music with their own modern touch. The limited edition 7” vinyl was released on the following colorways: 100 Blue / Yellow Mix, 100 Gold, 100 Green and 100 Coke Bottle Clear. [...]
The new Kansas City based indie label High Dive Records recently released a free digital label sampler on their Bandcamp page. The sampler is the perfect introduction to the great bands on this up-and-coming new label. The sampler features seven tracks, including a new track each from the label’s first two releases, one from the folk-leaning indie rock band Fourth Of July’s new album Empty Moon , and one from Little Leaves , the new album from jangle-pop band The [...]
Cowboy Indian Bear – “Does Anybody See You Out?” (The Lawrence, Kansas indie rock band has crafted a genre-defiant sound that blends together slick electronic-tinged pop and haunting yet melodic guitar-led rock with male/female vocals on their excellent sophomore album, Live Old, Die Young released this week through The Record Machine. The first single stands out with it shuffling, effervescent rhythm, liquid guitar lines and sinister yet catchy chorus.) http://cowboyindianbear.com/ [...]
Kansas emo and post-rock titans The Appleseed Cast return with Illumination Ritual , the Chris Crisci-led band’s eighth album is out today on Graveface Records. Even with a new drummer, Nathan Wilder and new guitarist, Taylor Holenbeck, the distinct opening notes of chiming guitars and pinging ride cymbals of album opener, “Adriatic To Black Sea”, sets the tone right from the start for a classic-era album from the band. The standout first single, “Great Lake Derelict” follows with some intricate tumbling [...]
Record Store Day is tomorrow! The organizers for the annual Record Store Day have teamed up with almost every leading indie and even some major labels to release limited edition exclusives just for the occasion. Check out http://www.recordstoreday.com for more info including a list of the participating record stores in your area as well as a list of the exclusive releases available. [...]
Underground Lovers – “Au Pair” (The 90’s Australian dream-pop band returns after a lengthy hiatus to deliver Weekend , their seventh album and first in well over a decade. Out now on Rubber Records, the band, featuring the original lineup, has modernized their guitar-driven attack with electronic beats and textures, remaining as catchy and creative as ever for a new generation of fans.) http://undergroundlovers.com.a u/ Download: [...]
Dayton indie rock band Dear Fawn just released their new EP, I Played The Queen , this week on Dayton imprint Gas Daddy Go! Records. The band is led by the stunning vocals and songwriting of Tifani Tanaka and rounded out by King Elk members Kyle Melton, Andy Smith and Tyler Bellingar. Unlike King Elk’s 50’s and 60’s inspired psych-pop, the more experimental Dear Fawn create a darker, grittier punk and New Wave infused garage rock sound that recalls the grimy swagger of The Dead Weather. [...]
In celebration of their annual 2-day Facedown Fest happening this weekend at The Stronghold in Chino, California, Christian metal and hardcore heavy-weights, Facedown Records have released a label sampler as a free digital download. The 11-song download features brand new, unreleased songs from Altars, Letter To The Exiles, and Ark Of The Covenant as well as new songs from label newcomers Colossus and Fallstar. Recent tracks from Dynasty, Overcome, Those Who Fear, Onward To Olympas, Hope For The Dying [...]
Bethesda – “Go” (The Kent, Ohio based band create a dynamic folk rock sound that blends together the soaring, theatrical voice of Shanna Delaney and her husband, guitarist Eric Ling’s complimentary vocals with the anthemic pomp of early Arcade Fire and a positive message on their sophisticated sophomore album, The Reunion , out now on Inkind Music. The band is currently on tour and is making a stop at Dayton’s South Park Tavern on Friday 04/12.) http://www.bethesdaband.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/al bum/the-reunion/id632216602 [...]
Lawrence, Kansas folk rock band Fourth Of July return today with the release of Empty Moon , their excellent third album and debut for new K.C.-based label High Dive Records (The ACBS, Ghosty). The band is led by the clever and observational wordplay of vocalist and guitarist Brendan Hangauer, with his brother Patrick Hangauer (bass) and brothers Brian Costello (drums, vocals) and Brendan Costello (guitar). The album was recorded with Chris Crisci of The Appleseed Cast and mastered to 2” analog tape. [...]
Indie folk singer-songwriter Max Sollisch who records under the moniker Dolfish is also a part of the Columbus, Ohio folk rock band Arlo & The Otter who released their debut album, A Study Of Small Chords , last year on limited edition vinyl via King Electric Record Company and as a free download on their Bandcamp page. Max delivers with his witty heartfelt wordplay and distinct voice but instead of Dolfish’s bluesy, finger-picked acoustic guitars the band, consisting of Jason Kluk-Barany, Adrian Jusdanis and Martin Stehli envelop him in sweeping and soaring violins, noisy guitar outbursts [...]
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