Some of the tracks that clock in at under two minutes takedown some ‘normal’ length hits with ease.
Some folks like to pick their top five, top ten, or even top 50 albums they’ve enjoyed over the course of a year… but I find keeping a collective list of albums I’ve fallen in love with is far less stressful.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from 5 Seconds of Summer, Fall Out Boy, Underøath, and more.
Winter is upon us, and we’re easing you in to the new season with one last goodbye to brighter days—from synth-pop duo Sinking.
Ladies and gentlemen, the idobi Supreme Court is convened today to discuss the case of Beach Weather v. Beyonce, two stellar music acts who share many of the same qualities.
Los Angeles based synth-pop duo MODERNS, Christopher Fudurich and Rosie Okumura, just released a trippy new music video for their song “Statique”. The video looks like a cat walked across the keyboard as the editor was deciding on video layer blending modes, and the result is fuzzy and fabulous. MODERNS uses vintage analog synthesizers and drum machines for a signature vibe as they combine traditional and current recording methods. They say it’s all done without excessive digital manipulation. The duo currently has a self-released EP and is hard at work on a follow-up. Check out “Statique” below and let us know what you… Read more »
Thursday, March 19th I flew into South by Southwest this afternoon. Tonight, I strode 6th Street. amid the scene here in Austin. I felt a tension between, and within, the musicians, attendees, and the city. The dichotomy is an inclination toward indie values, opposed by the gravitation of commercialism. I realize this as I happen on IFC’s Fairgrounds, which features a music stage, interactive attractions such as a Velcro wall, and food trucks and a beer stand. It’s like a festival within a festival and it is a microcosm of SXSW. It’s an insular fantasy realm manifested by marketers and… Read more »
It’s easy around this time of year to bury yourself in comfort food and sad songs, but you can only do that for so long before you need a change of pace. Once you’ve gotten your fill of indulging your winter blues (which we talked about in last week’s Tuesday Ten), it’s time to move on to curing them—and we’ve got the perfect playlist for that, too.
We compiled a list of special artists we think rule and labels should be paying attention to.
It goes without saying that 2015 is going to be a massive year for music, but in between the obvious contenders for our most anticipated releases, there’s also a slew of up-and-coming talent that we’re keeping our eyes glued to this year.
