![Pree: In The Parlor [pReview & Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1567050_lg.jpg)
Were Isaac Brock to have been born with an extra X chromosome, thus lacking a Y, yet all else have been held as constants, Modest Mouse very well may have sounded like Pree , led by the masterful ex-Le Loup member May Tabol. Like her former group, Tabol's music is filled with haunting folk melodies. At least that's what we can gather from "In The Parlor"; the song is the first single of Pree's first album, titled A Chopping Block and out stateside on March 9 via The [...]
![The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Everything With You [Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1538545_lg.jpg)
Ever since Up Against The Legends by The Legends came to dominate my playlist, I've been obsessed with super distorted pop music, and I've spent countless hours attempting in vain to find an adequate compliment to that album. There have been several close calls, but none have had the power The Legends packed into the jewel case until now. Introducing: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. What a lovely name for a band! The video, shot entirely on Super 8 film, has an old-time 70s to early [...]
![Proud Simon: Newspaper Boat [Video Review]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1374559_lg.jpg)
Written by Fense Proud Simon makes overtly accessible indie pop music. At least initially it's clean, it's smooth - contemporary almost - and it doesn't push any boundaries. But as their recent release, Night Of Criminals continues past the first few tracks, they shed some of these elements. That being said, Proud Simon is definitely catchy and fun, as seen on their in-studio video for "Newspaper Boat". In a way, the smooth nature hints at an Americana influence, but it's [...]
![A.Armada [Feature Band]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1345112_lg.jpg)
Written by Fense In music, it is very rare to create something entirely new. To break ground would be to christen a new instrument, one that does something bizarre, one that sounds like no other. Or to use an instrument in a way that has never been done before. Moments like these have spawned great works - my recent viewing and subsequent coverage of Kraftwerk And The Electronic Revolution comes to mind. Another artist along these lines could be Wolf Eyes. Can you [...]
![Pomegranates: Whom/Who [Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1314171_lg.jpg)
Written by Fense I often say that Sweden puts out the best indie pop music in the world, but when it comes to the U.S. of A, Ohio reigns supreme. Pomegranates hail from Cincinnati and are one of my favorite new bands of 2008. Their LP Everything Is Alive has remained at the top of my weekly playlist for some time now and, with each additional listen, I come to love the music even more. Here Pomegranates give us a lovely video for their song [...]
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