“Tomorrow, Tomorrow” by Campfires
Tomorrow, Tomorrow exemplifies Campfires’ ability to produce really good, really chill lo-fi pop, without being boring.
“The Other Side” by Tim Chaisson
Having broken out of the Canadian Celtic scene, Tim Chaisson turns to mainstream country with his fifth album.
“Bottoms Up” by The Hot Toddies
Sun-kissed but cynical, this all-female surf-pop band hides a rowdy lifestyle between layered harmonies.
HEAR THIS: Star & Micey
The eponymous leadoff single from Memphis’s Star & Micey’s EP, I Can’t Wait, is an insanely catchy indie-folk slapfest.
“General Dome” by Buke and Gase
With a setup that’s left of left-field, this New York industrial-pop duo coaxes frantic sounds from their handcrafted instruments.
FREE TICKETS: Niki & The Dove @ Independent, SF 1/26/13
This rich, dark electropop group is taking SF. Score some free tickets to see them live.
“Northern Lights & Southern Skies” by The Capsules
The Capsules’ fourth album soothes the ear with airy vocals and a mellow electronic sound.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Young Hunger” by Chad Valley
Young Hunger seems like a fresh start for Chad Valley and after hearing it, it’ll be playing over and over in our speakers and heads for a long time to come.