Interesting new video of The Features’ single “This Disorder,” previously reviewed HERE, featuring cool breakdance moves and a parrot. Look out for The Features at the Black Cat on 5/15, and get ready to dance your pants off in a room filled to the brim with that new album smell. Official release date is 5/14. [...]
Provo, Utah based band Polytype has caught our attention with a new single and video for "Cyclone". With eerie sounds and visuals, blending artful electronic production with indie-pop style melodies, you get a hint of what is on their first full length release Basic//Complex out now. Grab the album, listen up, and stay tuned, as [...]
There is no doubt that DC’s sundry music scene continues to flourish. With good reason, acts like the District’s own Paperhaus ought to be much more anticipated than the semi-disappointment that the capital’s renowned Cherry Blossoms annually provide. Paperhaus drops their sophomore EP, "Lo Hi Lo", later this month as they embark on a 50 [...]

Courtney from Under The Radar has selected a track from Wellington based musician Joe Blossom this week. This guy epitomizes the modern man half of Fitzroy will never be. He writes lyrics about the cosmos, Dylan Thomas and has a strong aversion to vowels. He also sounds like David Byrne on sedatives if you're vaguely drunk or trying to write about music on 2 hours sleep (wouldn't advise it). Plus, the origins of that lush, grain-fed moustache can only be traced back to NZ anyway. _____ [...]
New video from newdust favorites Little Green Cars. As if we didn't need another reason to love them, most of this looks like it was shot in Texas, complete with a stop at Whataburger. So cool. Enjoy, and grab their record Absolute Zero out now via Glassnote. Little Green Cars - "Big Red Dragon "
Sure Bonobo relies just a little too heavily upon the well-trodden formula for downtempo. He tends to produce tracks that sound pretty much like every other atmospheric electronic track. This track might check a few too many of the 15 year old cliches but it’s still a solid effort. But who cares? This is a [...]
Bandmates Ben Grubin and Jerm Reynolds have come a long way since producing punk influenced dance tunes in their Redlands, California basement. Four years after their successful debut record, Mind Chaos, Hockey returns center-stage in support of their sophomore album, Wyeth IS. Although previously compared to the likes of The Strokes and MGMT, Hockey believes [...]
Bandmates Ben Grubin and Jerm Reynolds have come a long way since producing punk influenced dance tunes in their Redlands, California basement. Four years after their successful debut record, Mind Chaos, Hockey returns center-stage in support of their sophomore album, Wyeth IS. Although previously compared to the likes of The Strokes and MGMT, Hockey believes [...]
Bandmates Ben Grubin and Jerm Reynolds have come a long way since producing punk influenced dance tunes in their Redlands, California basement. Four years after their successful debut record, Mind Chaos, Hockey returns center-stage in support of their sophomore album, Wyeth IS. Although previously compared to the likes of The Strokes and MGMT, Hockey believes [...]
Violet Hours is all about that pleasing-to-the-ear 1980’s revival pop sound, and could be called a sadder, British, Pains of Being Pure at Heart if you felt like narrowing it down. Their melancholy vibe is great for rainy days, and Jo Bevan’s vocals meld expertly with the band’s orchestral sound. “Berlin”, one of their debut [...]
Cool ironic distance aside, this song is devastating. Eloquently straining, AB-Soul tell us about his childhood bout with Stevens–Johnson syndrome and later the suicide of his longterm girlfriend. The subject matter is as real and haunting as it gets, all perfectly executed over a soulful jazz-rap beat. words by Peter Fusco
Do the French produce anything that isn’t electro pop? Probably not. Quiet Please, the latest self-proclaimed electro-act out of Paris, is as good a specimen as any, but they add in some rockin’ elements to distinguish themselves from a sea of M83 cash-ins. In fact it’s a tad difficult to really classify them as purely [...]
Happy Sunday. Breezy, almost eerie track from Local Channel. Enjoy... Local Channel | Paths
As the focal point of a host of musical projects (Teen Suicide, Ricky Eat Acid, Gremlins), Sam Ray has never failed to create emotional, impassioned music ranging from punk, to ambient, to experimental; but his latest project, Julia Brown, sees him at perhaps his best. Whilst not unrecognizable from his other works, Julia Brown channels [...]
Brilliant track from guy/girl duo Cardiknox. At times, "Where I'm Headed" is reminiscent of Cyndi Lauper, if she also was a member of Niki & the Dove. The way the guitar builds into the bridge, with anticipation, allowing singer Lonnie Angle to push her alto tones into the chorus. You find yourself shouting the words [...]

Four graphic designers hanging off a wire fence. Who knows, this could be the start to a successful sitcom. Here's our third in the 'Love Thy Neighbour' tune swap series with our pals over at Under the Radar . This week, Courtney Sanders introduces you to The Eversons . _____ Did you know we're totally proud of our New Zealand accents? We're also a self-depracating lot so you may not have heard us talk about it much, but there are a growing number of New Zealand [...]
This week's In The Spotlight is on Patty Griffin, where Jeff Tweedy waxes about audience talkers, Solomon Burke plays one of Griffin's favorite covers, and four relative unknowns win your heart.

Someone pointed out that there wasn't enough NZ love on this blog. In case you missed last week's spoiler , we’re teaming up with NZ mega-blog Under The Radar who’ll be bringing you a Kiwi band every week for your ears. This week, our pal Courtney Sanders talks HDSPNS: ____ HDSPNS (pronounced HDSPNS) are a four piece who have been playing the shit out of Auckland recently, mainly because they're that rare breed of creature: an incredibly hard working [...]

Here's the version of my wrap up that didn't make onto The Line Of Best Fit . Photos by Tonje Thilesen . A trip to Austin's infamous South By Southwest festival is not complete without experiencing a set of extreme emotions - from the disappointment at missing a set or not getting into your party of choice, catching surprise guest performances, free swag you actually want and the IRL hangs with online pals. SXSW has become about much more than just music, it's become a showcase of your culture. What your outlet, be it a label, [...]
Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, Afro-Futurism and Electronica meet on this track from Om’mas Keith featuring Erykah Badu. Keith is a member of the Sa-Ra Creative Partnership, who served as producers for fantastic Frank Ocean album Channel Orange. You can hear the breeding, strong writing meets really eclectic production. words by Peter Fusco