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So we typically toss a video onto a post when highlighting a new band or a show preview or something and let you draw your own conclusion about it. Sometimes we throw a change-up... strike that - let’s call it a round up. Most of these videos are of bands we have previously talked about here on Draw Us Lines, so we won’t be telling you much about those bands themselves, just some musings that really aren’t worth a damn. If a picture is worth 1000 words, then a video must be worth a million. Hold on to your hats! [...]

An Interview with Owen Strathern of General Fiasco! From the very first moment I heard Ever So Shy, the chorus was constantly ringing in my mind and I simply couldn't complain! Just when I thought General Fiasco brought it all with their debut album Buildings , they were able to bring it to a whole other level with their second album Unfaithfully Yours , where they amazingly pumped up the energy and delivered brilliant lyrics and music. I really admire this band, so when their vocalist Owen Strathern answered some questions we had [...]

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Sun Airway has released a new cinematic and emotionally driven video for their single, “Close”, from their forthcoming album, Soft Fall. The video was directed by Ewan MacLeod and filmed in the furthest southern wilds of Australia. Watch it after the jump. According to MacLeod, "it's kind of a hallucinogenic [...]

Malka Spigel has released a video for the song, “Dream Time”, off her recently released album, Every Day Is Like The First Day. The video was shot entirely on her iPhone. Watch it after the jump. Says Spigel about the video: "For some time I've been looking for a way [...]

From picturesque Copenhagen in Denmark comes the dreamy music of Death Valley Sleepers , originally a solo project from multi-instrumentalist and producer Tobias Winberg .  Now comprising Tobias (Vocal / guitar), Adam Winberg (Drums), Jesper Van (Bass), Christian Ki Dall (Guitar), Mads Jensen (Organ) and Kristina Romby (Vocal / Percussion). Death Valley Sleepers Another review by Robbie Gallagher , many thanks. In April 2012 a [...]

Leicestershire, UK artist Maybeshewill has released a video for their song, “Red Paper Lanterns”, from their third album, I Was Here for a Moment, Then I Was Gone. Check out the video after the jump. Maybeshewill is James Collins (drums), Matt Daly (keyboards) John Helps (guitar), Robin Southby (guitar) and [...]

Shearwater has announced a slew of upcoming tour dates in support of their new album, Animal Joy. The band has also shared a cover of Peter Gabriel's song, "Mother of Violence", from the Golden Archipelago tour. Download the cover and check out tour dates after the jump. Download: Shearwater [...]

• Shearwater - Mother of Violence

Laetitia Sadier + Orca Team + Rivka Thunderbird Café / 09.26.12 / 9:00 / $10-$12 Words by Brendan Former Stereolab singer Laetitia Sadier croons the following line towards the conclusion of "Moi Sans Zach", a track on her new Drag City album Silencio : Je ne suis pas un miroir facile That's "I am not a simple mirror", for the non-Francophones. That line alone reflects (HAH!) some [...]

An Interview with Simon Critten of Post War Years! I am absolutely addicted to a certain song off a certain EP by a certain band. The song being Glass House, and it happens to be from a band called Post War Years . They deliver intriguing and irresistible melodies that we can't get enough of. I always wanted to live in the '80s for the fantastic new wave music, and for a girl who was born in '95, it's pretty impossible! So I was ecstatic [...]

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens Having just written about The National, a natural transition seemed to move on to one of my other favourite artists, whom again I was lucky enough to see live at Massey Hall: Sufjan Stevens.  If you are wondering where this transition comes from other than them both being wonderful, it has to do with the fact that Sufjan was featured on the National’s latest album High Violet .  With this in mind, I though it only too appropriate to introduce the wonder of Sufjan Stevens, but in particular, my favourite [...]

Talk Normal, the duo of Sarah Register and Andrya Ambro, have released a new single, “Cover”, from their upcoming album, Sunshine, out October 23rd through Joyful Noise Recordings. Fans of lo-fi indie rock are sure to dig it while those needing polished production will just listen with a monotone ‘duh’ repeating in their [...]

• Talk Normal - "Cover"

Exitmusic have released a new video for “The Modern Age”, directed by Daniel Ryan. The video was inspired by the band’s previous work with wild life rescue centers. Watch the new clip after the jump and find out the full meaning behind it after the jump. Frontwoman Aleksa Palladino said [...]

Captured Tracks has released a full stream of Chris Cohen's solo debut album, Overgrown Path, out today. Listen to the album in its entirety after the jump. Chris Cohen Overgrown Path (Captured Tracks, 9/25) 1. Monad 2. Solitude 3. Caller no. 99 4. Roller Coaster Rider

• capturedtracks - Chris Cohen // 'Overgrown Path'

Hospitality have announced the release of a new 7-inch, "The Drift" b/w "Monkey," two songs not featured on the band's debut album but played at various live shows. Pitchfork has studio version of "Monkey", but why not check it out in its live form via a performance for WFUV from Hospitality. Check [...]

Cold Cave have released a new single, "A Little Death To Laugh", the title track to an upcoming 7-inch. Listen to the new song after the jump and check out where you can catch Cold Cave on tour. TOUR DATES 10/18 San Diego, CA - Casbah 10/19 Las Vegas, [...]

Dum Dum Girls have premiered a video for their much loved single, "Lord Knows", off their new EP, End of Daze, out today through Sub Pop. The video was directed by Christin Turner. Check out the video after the jump. Tour Dates Tue 9/25 Origami Records in-store, Los Angeles CA

An Interview with Lewis Andrew of Kassidy! The first time I heard Oh My God by Kassidy , the song really had a hold on me with its swaying melody followed by such courageous, harmonious and uplifting lyrics. Not only was Kassidy's first album Hope St. great, but the band's latest record One Man Army completely delivered on everything I expected. So when I had the chance to ask the group's Lewis Andrew some questions, I found out about upcoming gigs, their latest album, horror movies, and much more! [...]

It's Monday, and as soon as I woke up I knew I needed some rad tunes to make this day easier. These are some songs that helped me through this Monday! If ever a day stands in your way, take a listen to these top tracks that will get you through it all! "Oh me, oh my how large a desire to run from the streets in only our sheets, kicking our shoes off and clinging in heat. I would watch a bead of sweat drip down, tracing the curves of your soft frown. For all [...]

Dirty Projectors have announced the release of a new EP, About To Die, following their just released (and adored) album, Swing Lo Magellan. The new EP arrives November 6th on 12-inch vinyl and in digital formats and includes the Magellan single, “About To Die”, with three new songs. Check out the track list [...]