Carousel – “Stay Awake”
The latest track by Brooklyn-based dreamwave outfit, Carousel, tells the story of a late night with a lover. “Stay Awake” begins with low bass rumblings, soft synth chords and the precise, dreamy voice of lead vocalist Jackson Phillips. “Black sky up above us, I drive they’ll never find us” Phillips sings, convincing the anonymous girl [...]
The Gaslight Anthem Show Love For Their Hometown
Some bands show no discretion in displaying their love for their place of origin. The most prolific love of the Garden State comes from rockers, The Gaslight Anthem, who proclaim their love of New Jersey constantly. So it should come as no surprise to fans that they are devastated by the horrific and crushing damages [...]
Cris Cab – “Paradise (On Earth)”
The reggae movement that is Cris Cab gained his first bit of fame after featuring rapper Big Sean on his hit single, “Good Girls (Don’t Grow On Trees).” Now, he’s onto the next one with “Paradise (On Earth).” Cris Cab’s unique style is portrayed on this track just as it is on every single one of his tracks. However, [...]
The Adicts – All The Young Droogs [Album]
English punk-rock band The Adicts first came onto the scene thirty-five years ago. And not only have they managed to stick around for three and a half decades, but they’re still releasing new music. That in itself is impressive. The band’s 10th studio album, All The Young Droogs, is due out on September 11th. You [...]
Freelance Whales – “Locked Out”
Freelance Whales, an indie rock outfit from Queens, New York, has released a new single, entitled “Locked Out,” from their upcoming album Diluvia. “Locked Out” is a special blend of sounds that can’t quite be easily explained. The fantastic lead vocals of Judah Dadone, and the unconventional melody, create a wonderfully enticing preview of what’s seemingly [...]
Kardinal Offishall – “Whistle (Remix)”
You can always count on Kardinal Offishall for a fun song to listen to. His remix of Flo Rida‘s smash hit “Whistle” is no exception. The remix is not much different from the original track. The only difference is that Kardinal Offishall throws in an extra verse to start off the song where there normally wouldn’t be any [...]
Linkin Park- Living Things [Album]
Linkin Park, a band of a million sounds, has released their newest sound with their newest album Living Things. Living Things is the band’s fifth album, and seventh release (counting Reanimation and Collision Course); so we have plenty of songs to reference when we discuss the quality of music that Linkin Park produces. As a Linkin [...]
DIIV – Oshin [Album Stream]
Brooklyn dream pop group DIIV, led by Zachary Cole Smith, is releasing its debut album Oshin on June 26th through Captured Records. To put an end to the wait for tired fans, DIIV has made the entire album available for stream via the Hype Machine. You can listen to Oshin in its entirety below. Enjoy! [...]
Charli XCX – “You’re The One” + Heartbreaks and Earthquakes [Mixtape]
After releasing “Nuclear Seasons”–B-side to her recent EP release, You’re the One– over eight months ago on her SoundCloud account, Charli XCX has finally gone and dropped the eponymous track as well. “You’re the One” is a gorgeous goth pop track with a dark, gritty, chugging production, and a hook that acts like a crack [...]
Noosa – Noosa [EP]
They stole out hearts this past February with “Fear Of Love,” and now they’re back to remind us of what we once had. In one hand, a bouquet of flowers. In the other, a five-track, self-titled, debut EP. Both flattering, but one particularly worth spending more time goggling over. Noosa, to put it gently, is [...]
Jack White – Blunderbuss [Album]
Jack White‘s highly anticipated Blunderbuss has finally dropped. White previously fronted The White Stripes with his ex-wife Meg, but after the band dissolved he decided to try his luck as a solo artist. Blunderbuss, released on April 24th and available for $10.99, is Jack White’s first solo album. Devoted fans of The White Stripes may [...]
Jason Mraz – Love Is a Four Letter Word [Album]
Jason Mraz is an American singer-songwriter who has achieved international success. His hit single “I’m Yours” spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 13, 2012, he released his latest album, Love Is a Four Letter Word. The deluxe version of the album costs $14.99, but contains 18 tracks, making it a bargain. [...]



