"See The Light" by LIFE, a four piece from London fronted by 20 year old Mike Sharp. Their debut single 'See The Light' "twins the ominous and industrial percussive heart with twinkling electronic sounds which give way to distortion and rousing battle-choruses". The single has been taken from the forthcoming EP 'Elixir' which is released 10th June on Big Ship Records.
"Oh Sailor" by Mr. Little Jeans , the first single from the Norwegian songstress's yet-to-be announced record. Oh Sailor from Mr Little Jeans on Vimeo .
"I Think We've Got A Problem" by Reversing Falls , from their self-titled debut album, out Tuesday, April 23. The Montreal three-piece comprised of Tyler Crawford (vocals, guitar), Charlie Neufeld (lead rhythm guitar) and Jesse Ash (bass) partially recorded the record at Crawford’s own IRL Recording and at various churches and apartments throughout Montreal. Co-producer Mark Lawson (Arcade Fire, Timber Timbre) helped fill out their emotive songs about the futility of human relationships ( “Is This Thing On?” ) and hometown ennui ( “Curse This Place” ) while Howard Bilerman [...]
Three years after a personal favourite 2010 album of mine “High Violet” was released, it’s no wonder the fanatical lovers of The National have been waiting with baited breath for the bands' new single “Demons”. Within seconds of listening it was as if I felt the entire world’s hunched shoulders release with outbursts of sighs and grateful “FINALLY’s!” The album artwork for their sixth studio offering Trouble Will Find Me is a visually striking stand alone piece that now becomes the catalyst for their new music video below. Ear-hugging melancholy, the lyrics stand as an honest [...]
"Hurricane" by NYC band MS MR , the first single off of their upcoming debut release Secondhand Rapture out May 14 th on Columbia Records. Filmed in Southern California by writer / director Luke Gilford, the video is a bewitching glimpse into otherworldly experiences of suburban youth. Up next, we'll have a post from another new contributor, Lior Phillips from South Africa. Since the end of January, Lior and I have been trading links to new music. Just about everything she sent me, I became a [...]
Check out the latest from New York City's Black Light Dinner Party , a song called "Lift Away". "Displaying the combination of electro-wizardry, distinctive vocals and subtle melancholia", the song comes from the bands' anticipated debut album, Sons & Lovers , out until May.
Montreal electro-poppers Young Galaxy are preparing to release their fourth long-player, Ultramarine , out April 23 on Paper Bag Records. Their first peek at the record, "New Summer", is an ornate offering that is sure find its way to the beginning of several summer playlists. While definitely holding onto the lyrical romanticism of their past releases, this track is a delightfully breezy step in another direction.
You might have seen my post way back in February , when I essentially posted a want ad for people interested in contributing to the site. I got a great response from you and was able to start putting together a plan to incorporate more than one voice on Indie Music Filter. I'm not done by no means, as I'm still trying to go through all the e-mails of people that showed interest. I'm also opening the site up to a lot of colleagues I know in the music industry, bloggers I know that run amazing sites and music supervisors [...]
Actually, don't panic yet. You still have time to enter my contest to win tickets to see ON AN ON next weekend at the Drake Hotel . Details are here . And here's another stand-out from the bands' debut album Give In, check out "Panic". Reminds me of Broken Social Scene.
You know the drill. Here’s what I thought rocked in March of this new year we call 2013 (featuring songs by Rogue Wave, Magic Man, The Belle Game, Bibio and many more). I made playlists on Rdio and Grooveshark , but in bothm there were tracks not in their system. Full list in the soundcloud embed below. Indie Music Filter March 2013 Mix (Rdio) Indie Music Filter March 2013 Mix (Grooveshark)
Repeat listens here to "Brainwash" from Los-Angeles singer Cillie Barnes . You might recognize Cillie Barnes as Vanessa Long, formerly of the band Family Of The Year . She went solo to put together her debut collection "Happy Valley". If its anything like our first listen in "Brainwash", consider me on board.
"The Ghost" by Efterklang , the sixth song on the bands' 4th album Piramida (Released September 24th 2012 on 4AD and Rumraket). The music video for 'The Ghost' was made by Spanish director Victor Carrey who said: "The video has a puzzle structure: the whole story progressively makes sense to the viewer as minutes go by. The video is somehow a ghost story." EFTERKLANG - The Ghost - Official Video from Rumraket on Vimeo .
"Shore Pine Walk" by Canadian songwriter Matt Paxton of Hamilton,Ontario. The video was a collaboration with Simeon Taylor of the Vancouver Institute of Art, filmed on the shores of Vancouver, British Columbia, the same location where the song was originally written.
If you follow this blog, you know I'm not one to do many live reviews. The reality is that I go to a lot less shows than I used to and I've become pretty picky in which shows I choose to check out. Last night though, I was able to catch two of my favourite bands in one place, Canada's Wintersleep opening for Scotlands' Frightened Rabbit at the Phoenix. I don't think I've ever seen such a perfect pairing of bands to perform together. The show was fantastic. Both bands ran through just about [...]
"Now Is Not The Time" by CHVRCHES , has the band performing at the center of a makeshift roller rink. Grab this song off the "Recover" EP .
Tim Sutton’s debut feature, likened to films by Gus Van Sant and Pedro Costa, follows a laconic teenager (Max) who moves from an idyllic lakeside town to his father’s home in arid suburban Arizona. With mesmerizing imagery of hot summer bike rides and cool lake-bound dives, Pavilion captures the ephemerality and reverie of youth and the fragility of adolescent friendships. A haunting score by the Sea and Cake ’s Sam Prekop shadows the storyline, echoing its secrets and shouldering its mysteries. PAVILION from v r on Vimeo . [...]
"Put A Light On" by Generationals , off the upcoming release of Heza (out 04/02/2013 USA, 04/08/2013 UK via Polyvinyl). Directed by Vice Cooler .
All I got was an e-mail with the subject line "Music Submission" with A T L I G H T N I N G S P E E D in the body. Check out this track from Fragments of Winter , self described as "Cinematic soundscapes and surreal melodies, defined by a melancholic, cold and almost despairing sound, while also mellow, full of hope, bright lights and loud noises. In one word: orchestronica." Pretty epic tune, for fans of M832s big moments.
Rogue Wave are set to release their fifth studio album, Nightingale Floors on June 4th via Vagrant, and our first listen is in the single "College". The brainchild of Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue), Rogue Wave formed in 2002 in Oakland, CA. While the line-up has changed from album to album, the two constants have always been Zach and drummer Pat Spurgeon. Nightingale Floors finds the group secure in its sound and brimming with confidence. The result can only be described as a triumphant return to form.
I had a feeling today would be a good day for music. Loving this new song from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. called "If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t on the Dancefloor)". The band had a ton of success in 20112s It's A Corporate World, and hope to follow that up with their sophomore LP. In the meantime, they're keeping us interested with the four-track EP titled Patterns, featuring the song mentioned above and embedded below. Patterns EP is out digitally on April 16th, followed by a Record Store Day vinyl release on April 20th. [...]
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