Tagged: acnewman + powerpop

Two new solo affairs from AC Newman and Chis Brokaw test theories on whether it’s better to work as a group or to go it alone.

• Chris Brokaw - Criminals

New Pornographers' frontman A.C. Newman has been described as many things: melodic wizard, power pop maestro, enjoyer of chicken, the list goes on and on. This time around, with "I'm Not Talking," the euphonic raconteur connects the dots between the beeps, the sweeps and the creeps of an arpeggiated synth line with commanding acoustic guitars and some brass. It nestles its way into your heart without delay where it will comfortably rest for the next few days if not months. Look forward to another solo album from Newman titled, Shut Down the Streets , to be [...]

Stream: A.C. Newman- "I'm Not Talking" New Pornographers frontman/power pop wizard A.C. Newman has a solo new album on the way, which will followup his 2009 record Get Guilty . On his facebook page yesterday, Newman announced the new full length, which is called Shut Down The Streets , and shared a new track called "I'm Not Talking." Like all of Newman's best tracks, the single is an instantly lovable melodic gem with a great arrangement and nostalgic, relatable lyrics. I love the bleep-bloopy synth arpeggio that anchors this track, along with [...]

watching the new pornographers live on pitchfork.tv reminded me of how much i missed their 2005 album twin cinema . one of my favorite moments in that record was what they were playing at that pitchfork festival - "the bleeding heart show", a song which begins mildly enough, only to meander its way to a glorious, hair-raising singalong. may this album find its way home to me someday. mp3: new pornographers - the bleeding heart show