Death Cab for Cutie's Barsuk Years to be Released in Limited Edition Vinyl Collection
You Can Play These Songs With Chords through Transatlanticism, all in one set—and all in time for the holidays. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMaps & Atlases Talk Intelligentsia Coffee Collaboration
Dave Davison made a pact with himself when he finished college: “No bad coffee ever again.” The singer of Chicago’s math-rock-alternative band, Maps & Atlases has a fair point. Coffee that’s too bitter, too watery, or too sludgy is for the weak. So, with the group’s refined second full-length album, Beware and Be Grateful coming out on Barsuk Records on April 16, they’ve teamed up with Intelligentsia coffee to sell special 12oz. bags of whole coffee beans with preorders of their new record. read more
Found in: Music, NewsRa Ra Riot Releases Video, Streams Album on NPR
If you’re in an indie-rock band and you don’t have some affiliation with a cat, it’s time to get on the ball. With the release of the music video for its new song “Boy,” which features kittens in a parking lot, Ra Ra Riot becomes the latest band to utilize the apparent hipster appeal of felines after Best Coast, Wavves and Klaxons all featured cats prominently on their album art.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMenomena: Mines
Portland band finally cuts loose Menomena has always taken a cut-and-paste approach to songwriting. The trio’s 2004 debut, I Am The Fun Blame Monster!, juxtaposed stilted crescendos of piano, guitar and saxophone with silence. The melodies of 2007’s Friend and Foe were a bit more bombastic—drums pounding, horns blasting—though the remaining loops still entered and exited without warning, cutting out before they could air out.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsMembers of Death Cab for Cutie and Vampire Weekend Contribute to New Ra Ra Riot Album
One of the 10 sugarpop bands we’re not ashamed to love is releasing a follow-up to its infectious 2008 debut, The Rhumb Line. Syracuse-based Ra Ra Riot will drop The Orchard, mixed by Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla and co-produced by Andrew Maury, Aug. 24.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRocky Votolato: True Devotion
Lucky like a three-leaf clover Rocky Votolato’s latest offers 10 reminders of what a man can do with just a guitar and a poem. This album is an artifact from the Seattle songwriter’s season of despair, and its simple instrumentation, understated harmonies and conversational lyrics give the story weight. Stunning strings set the tone in opener “Lucky Clover Coin,” mimicking the longing stirred up by Votolato’s narrative of seclusion, anxiety and lust for freedom.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsRocky Votolato Announces New Album, Two Acoustic Shows
Rocky Votolato is emerging from more than two years of personal hibernation with his third studio album, now set for a Feb. 23 release through Barsuk.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLong Winters Frontman John Roderick Talks Kathleen Edwards Collaboration
Other possible contributors include Chris Walla, Laura Veirs and Scott McCaughey... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDavid Bazan: Curse Your Branches
David Bazan used to be a character singer. Each record... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsViva Voce: Rose City
Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Ala., but holed up in... read more
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