Efterklang @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC 3/23/13
Efterklang have all the necessary ingredients for a blurry, captivating dreamscape, and we only wish they could soundtrack ours.
“Tales From Terra Firma” by Stornoway
Stornoway’s Tales From Terra Firma continues to set them apart from the brooding bands of today.
HEAR THIS: Indians
On its debut, Indians finds a comfortable, thrilling place in between folk, post-rock, and balladry.
“Somewhere Else” by Indians
Get a leg up with what could be one of the New Year’s notable debuts, Indians’ Somewhere Else.
HEAR THIS: “Knock Me On The Head” by Stornoway
I have to admit, I was perfectly happy with where they were with Beachcomber’s Windowsill.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Mature Themes” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
With Mature Themes, the sophomore release from Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, the band just may have found the perfect blend of oddity and brilliance and crafted their best album to date in the process.
FROM THE NEWS NEST: Purity Ring Announces Fall Tour Dates
Purity Ring’s debut album, Shrines, fills the room with airy dream pop with club-worthy beats and samples throughout.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Stornoway Survive America Thanks to Four Loko and Hacky Sacking
Checkout our video interview with the Oxford lads minutes before they make their San Francisco debut at the Independent and learn how they really feel about the most revolting (but oh so enjoyable) alcoholic energy drink, Four Loko.