"Tides End" by Minks
Minks’ Sonny Kilfoyle found solace in the East End of Long Island, spawning a new direction in the synth-pop sophomore album in Tides End.
“Jinx” by Weekend
Weekend’s sophomore effort gives My Bloody Valentine’s mbv a run for its money for best and loudest shoegaze album of 2013.
“Olympia” by Austra
Toronto’s Austra puts forth an impressive collaborative dance-oriented second LP, Olympia filled with personal lyrics.
HEAR THIS: Twin Wave
Brooklyn up-and-comers, Twin Wave, impressively blend a mix of styles on smooth soulful single “Relapse.”
FREE WEEKEND PASSES: Jubilee Music And Arts Festival @ LA Arts District 6/7-8/13
Arts, music, food, booze, and shopping…and you could get a pair of weekend passes for FREE. Uhh yep.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jenny O.
Los Angeles-based songstress Jenny O chats about her debut album Automechanic and her experience on the Revival Tour.
“Morning Weather” by KG Bird
For a band that’s relatively up-and-coming, KG Bird has managed to write a series of songs that seem effortless, collected, and most importantly, genuine.
HEAR THIS: Valleys
Montreal duo Valleys concoct the perfect balance of shoegaze and synth-pop on ethereal single “Undream a Year.”