Category Archives: pop
My Gold Mask: “Violet Eyes” and go see them at CMJ!
Do you remember way back in March when I tweeted about this little duo I found, opening for An Horse at the Abbey Pub? My Gold Mask absolutely blew me the fuck away! I had no idea what hit me … Continue reading
Jogger: This Great Pressure, coming Oct. 27, “In America”
Ok, I’m really trying to not make crazy, rash statements here but I LOVE this album so much that I’m afraid of how it might skew my end of year lists. I’ve had it about two weeks now, it’s not … Continue reading
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Filed under electro, experimental, Indie, LA, new music, no idea what this is, pop
Buffetlibre: PEACE in collaboration with Amnest International, “Shadow Pool” by Boat Beam
I heard from Marc of Buffetlibre, Barcelona. Their forthcoming project PEACE, in which they collaborate with Amnesty International, is getting some hype. And here is a gorgeous track from it named “Shadow Pool” by Boat Beam from Madrid. Artists from … Continue reading
Wherein a Tart uncovers the origins of a theme song…
… and shares it with you, lucky readers! Yes, it’s another Contrast Podcast episode. Nope, no pictures on this one (sureley one was enough). The theme of the week is: Eyes. I put my mind to work on this and … Continue reading
Filed under Contrast Podcast, no idea what this is, podcasts, pop
Will Dailey: Torrent vol. 1 and 2
Today I’m considering hours of just lying around, listening to music (getting caught up!) and sipping iced tea. And I’ve got the perfect soundtrack to start me off. Will Dailey is an artist out of Boston and he’s released one … Continue reading
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Filed under alt-country, pop
Cancel The Astronauts: I Am The President of Your Fan Club (and Last Night I Followed You Home)
Dear CTA, I hope this doesn’t come as a shock to you, but I feel I really must confess my true feelings; I’m holding you responsible for a dreadful loss in my life. I’m very sure I’ve lost bits and … Continue reading
Benjy Davis Project: Dust
Well this one escaped my notice last year! Hopefully you didn’t miss it because Benjy Davis Project’s Dust is a beautiful, Southern ode to love. Is that a corny intro for this review? Perhaps, but once you hear it you’ll … Continue reading
Filed under country, Indie, lovesongs, pop, Rock and Roll
Elizabeth & The Catapult: New Video for “Taller Children”
This is a pretty catchy pop tune from Elizabeth & The Catapult, “Taller Children” and there’s a cool new video. At least I was given permission to give ya the track, eh? If you like Fiest, you’ll dig this, says … Continue reading
I Am A Terrible Blogger…
I had a week, at the end of May, where I scheduled myself to go to six gigs. Yeah, that was both exciting and scary and, it turns out, un-do-able. The end result was: one gig I went to on … Continue reading
Filed under @Schubas, @the Subterranean, Chicago, Indie, pop, Rock and Roll
Jordan Galland: “They Always Come Back”
Jordan Galland is the co-writer behind some of the songs on Daniel Merriweather’s new album, Love & War, including his hit “Cigarettes.” Jordan Galland is, of course, working on some material of his own. This song is just a taste … Continue reading
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