"Synesthesia" by Hands
You won’t find a better indie synth-pop album this year than Hands’ debut, Synesthesia.
"Wakin' on a Pretty Daze" by Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile’s hazy brand of lo-fi folk impresses once again, as Wakin’ On A Pretty Daze floats through a sunny, kaleidoscopic dream.
HEAR THIS: Sweet Lights
It’s surprising that Sweet Lights isn’t more recognized for his talent.
LIVE REVIEW: Frightened Rabbit + Arc in Round @ Troubadour 10/19/12
The Scottish boys of Frightened Rabbit mend some broken hearts at the Troubadour.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Soft Fall” by Sun Airway
Sun Airway has crafted an album that’s built upon grandiose atmospheres and filled to the brim with a dreamy, alluring ecstasy. Prepare to be swept away.
LIVE REVIEW: The Walkmen with Milo Greene @ The Observatory, LA 9/15/12
The Walkmen close out their Southern California dates in support of Heaven at Santa Ana’s Observatory.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Violent Waves” by Circa Survive
Though Circa Survive has decided to take the “DIY” route with their latest full length album, Violent Waves shows the band sounding stronger and more precise than ever before.
LIVE REVIEW: Teen Daze @ Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia 7/3/12
Independence Day Eve was celebrated in all the right ways in the place where the Declaration was signed, courtesy of an artist from Canada, Teen Daze.