Vancouver based Apollo Ghosts play jerky pop songs that are reminiscent in sound and spirit of 80’s college rock bands like the dB’s and the Feelies. Despite this reference point, you could make yourself dizzy playing “spot the influence” while listening to this record as each song has its own unique twist. I have a [...]
In an awesome super cool, damn you wish you were me, Friday night; I decided to dig through the ol’ record crates and come up with some albums that were criminally overlooked, or have been lost to history and should probably be rediscovered. Here is the list:
Modey Lemon – Season of Sweets: prior to the [...]
Crocodiles are a duo based out of San Diego, CA. Along with another much hyped San Diego band, they have recently signed to Fat Possum Records. I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that the band’s name is inspired by the Echo & the Bunnymen album. Check out the excellent nostalgia [...]
So you say you like disco, but you’re hesitant to change your name to Stu and start referring to yourself in the third person? Well I’ve got you covered. Friendly Fires makes disco music for those of us who can’t quite get behind the concept of Donna Summer et al.
When I say disco I [...]
For a young rock and roll band, few countries of origin imply a “sound” in the way that New Zealand does. I imagine this to be the musical equivalent of growing up the younger sibling of your high school’s valedictorian. Trying to live up to such high expectations must be a frustrating experience. Surf City [...]
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