Jon Allmond

Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Bummer Pop” by James and Evander
May 14. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

ALBUM REVIEW: “Bummer Pop” by James and Evander

Oakland future pop duo James and Evander have perfect timing with the release of their dazzling first full length Bummer Pop, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.

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DiscoveryYOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Silver Tongue” by Zulu Winter
May 11. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Silver Tongue” by Zulu Winter

Zulu Winter has given us something both mysterious and seductive with these smooth sounds for their video “Silver Tongue.”

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Moonface
May 11. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

HEAR THIS: Moonface

The second release from Spencer Krug under his Moonface alias shows more of a tenebrous side than his past works with Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, but don’t take that as a bad thing.

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DiscoveryYOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Dare Seize The Fire” by Daydream Vacation
May 10. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Dare Seize The Fire” by Daydream Vacation

This electronic pop duo have got us hooked and ready to dance with their fun video for “Dare Seize The Fire” so why not get off your feet and join us?

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DiscoveryYOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Propagation” by Lower Dens
May 09. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Propagation” by Lower Dens

We’re not too sure why these figures in white are there, but regardless, Lower Dens’ dark new video for “Propagation” is nothing short of blissful.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Twin Shadow
May 07. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

HEAR THIS: Twin Shadow

Twin Shadow is back with another album. After just one listen, it’s apparent that he’s greatly improved on a trademark sound that was already amazing.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Grand Resort
May 04. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

HEAR THIS: Grand Resort

Thanks to Bandcamp, we’ve found another great artist to dazzle our ears and wash us away in dream pop goodness.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Fast Years
May 04. 2012 | By Jon Allmond

HEAR THIS: Fast Years

There aren’t enough bands with a youthful, spirited sound, but Fast Years is changing that while throwing their own blend of punk and garage pop into the mix.

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