Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Two of favorite indie bands are releasing new albums today!
Real Estate is releasing their fourth studio album In Mind and Spoon is dropping their ninth album Hot Thoughts.
In Heritage news, Depeche Mode’s fourteenth studio album Spirit is also available today.
A joyous St. Patrick’s Day indeed.
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With the release of the ninth studio album Distortland just two weeks away, the practitioners of neo-psychedelic rock, updated fans today on a few of the fun happenings in Dandyland.
First of all, they unveiled another track “Catcher In The Rye” from their forthcoming 180g long playing maxigroove polyvinyl phonograph record. This tune has already been preceded by “You Are Killing Me” and “STYGGO.” You can pre-order a copy of “Distortland” on the band’s webstore and receive some nifty bundles to go along with the LP, compact disc, or cassette tape.
The Portland legends also announced that a 1994 live recording of their eighth show as a band, performed at the X-Ray Café in Portland, was recently unearthed. The recording is only available on EP and can be obtained here.
For those of you that in enjoy Dandy merch, the latest creation is a Distortland TrailBlazers t-shirt. The limited edition tee is only available through April 1 and is an official licensed NBA product, no shit, admire it below.
Don’t forget, the spring tour kicks off in Salt Lake City on April 1 and continues in North America until April 19 in Louisville. Catch them in a town near you, they won’t disappoint.
Distortland tracklisting:
| SIDE A | SIDE B |
| 1. Search Party | 1. STYGGO |
| 2. Semper Fidelis | 2. You Are Killing Me |
| 3. Pope Reverend Jim | 3. All The Girls In London |
| 4. Catcher In The Rye | 4. Doves |
| 5. Give | 5. The Grow Up Song |
Veruca Salt Ghost NotesNineties alt rockers Veruca Salt return with their fifth studio album overall. This is the first album from the Chicago band with all original members since 1997’s sophomore release Eight Arms To Hold You. “Laughing In The Sugar Bowl” is the first single from the new album, watch it below along with their 1994 alt rock classic “Seether.” Add Veruca Salt to my Coachella 2016 Perfect Poster Wish List.
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Oxford, England indie rockers Foals have announced their fourth studio album What Went Down will be released on Friday August 28 worldwide. The new album is the follow-up to the incredible 2013 LP Holy Fire. This week the band shared a stunning video for the lead track from the album, also titled “What Went Down.”
Recently, frontman Yannis Philippakis said the band’s forthcoming album will be “heavier, poppier and weirder” than 2013’s Holy Fire. The singer described pushing the sound “so the extremes were further apart”, adding that Nick Cave has heavily influenced his lyrics. “We felt that the spread on Holy Fire was good but on this we wanted to push it out even further, so the extremes were further apart. The heavier songs are heavier, the poppy songs are poppier and weirder.”
Furthermore, Mr. Philippakis said “this new stuff’s going to decimate venues; we’re itching to play it,” he added,“it’s going to be fun to get back on stage and obliterate places.” Can’t Wait!!!
Folks, if you’re not excited about marking your calendar for August 28th after one listen to the title track below, then shame on you… seriously.
Hold on to your seat, here it is:
What Went Down tracklisting:
What Went Down
Mountain At My Gates
Birch Tree
Give It All
Albatross
Snake Oil
Night Swimmers
London Thunder
Lonely Hunter
A Knife In The Ocean
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Bully Feels LikeNashville, Tennessee indie buzz band Bully are releasing their much-anticipated full-length debut. You may remember, the band surfaced late last year with a self-titled EP, all of those tracks appear to be on this album. The group is currently opening for Best Coast across North America. Enjoy the video for the album track “Trying” below.
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The Santa Monica, California indie pop band Cayucas return with more indie fun! This is their sophomore effort and follow-up to 2013’s Bigfoot. The recently shared video for “Moony Eyed Walrus” can be enjoyed below.
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Connor Oberst has his Omaha friends back together for a little modern day EMO. This is the first new music from the band in 13 years. Get ready for Sirius XMU to force feed this into your ears whether you like it or not. If you’re curious as to what in the hell modern day EMO sounds like, explore the video for “City On The Hill” below.
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Ryan Lott, aka Son Lux, is back with his fourth studio release. “You Don’t Know Me” is his latest video.
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This is the much-anticipated debut release from North London’s Wolf Alice. After two well-received EP’s and a few singles, the four-piece is ready to take over the alternative radio airwaves. The album combines five previously released singles with 8 new tracks. The U.S. version of the album includes the breathtaking 2014 single “Moaning Lisa Smile” which you can enjoy below. I’ve also included a live version of “Bros,” which I shot in San Diego two months ago.
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Note: I’m adding Bully, Cayucas, and Wolf Alice to my Coachella 2016 Perfect Poster Wish List
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Heartless Bastards Restless OnesBig day for my friend Present-Tense, the fifth studio release from Cincinnati Ohio garage rockers Heartless Bastards drops on the same day as the new Third Eye Blind album. It must be fun to be Present-Tense! Listen to the album track “Gates Of Dawn” below.
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The indie pop duo Mates Of State are releasing new music in extended play form. The couple was planning a greatest hits compilation titled Greats, no idea on a release date. The lead track from the EP is “Staring Contest,” watch the video below.
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Muse DronesEnglish rockers Muse return with their seventh studio album. This is the trio’s follow-up to 2012’s The 2nd Law. Enjoy the video for the album track “Dead Inside” directly below.
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Canadian shoegazers led by Jasamine White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd are back with their first release since 2013’s Wait To Pleasure. It’s the band’s third studio album overall. The first single from the album is “Moon In My Mouth,” enjoy below.
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London based indie rockers Spector, recently confirmed plans to release the much-anticipated follow-up to their 2012 debut Enjoy It While It Lasts.
Frontman Fred Macpherson recently told NME “I don’t think we ever necessarily thought there would be a second album,” but went on to say, “‘All The Sad Young Men’ is one of the tracks that took us the longest to get right because of how much it meant to us. I’m pretty sure it’s the best song we’ve written, and its honesty plays a big part in that.”
Spector frontman Fred Macpherson and blogger DJ Deep take time from their busy 2012 Coachella schedule to pose for a photograph.
The UK band is best known for their Reflection Day anthem “Never Fade Away.” Last week the quartet shared a video for their latest single “Bad Boyfriend.” In the likely event Spector isn’t on your new music radar… this now makes three singles released since last December, all of which are supposed to be included of the forthcoming album. There’s no date at this time for the album’s release, but you can rest assured, I’ll keep you posted.
Enjoy the videos for all three new singles from Spector below:
“Bad Boyfriend”
“All The Sad Young Men”
“Don’t Make Me Try”
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Jamie xx In ColourRemix artist and member of the London based indie band The xx, Jamie Smith, aka Jamie xx, is releasing his solo debut. One of my favorite tunes of the year so far is the track “Loud Places,” watch it below.
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The pride and joy of Springfield, Missouri has one the best band names in the history of band names. The indie popsters are back and on my Coachella 2016 Perfect Poster Wish List. Listen to “Trevor Forever” below.
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There’s plenty of room left on the alt-county bandwagon, just don’t hurt yourself jumping on.
Fresh off her incredible performance at the Coachella Music Festival last month, Jenny Lewis has shared a video for the track “She’s Not Me.” The song is from Ms. Lewis’ 2014 release The Voyager.
Is it just me, or is everything that’s sounding good lately could be considered alt-country? Are you comfortable with your alt-country side? While you decide, please enjoy the groovy “She’s Not Me” below.
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Thee Oh SeesThe San Francisco garage rockers are releasing their ninth studio album under the Thee Oh Sees moniker and fourteenth overall. Thee Oh Sees are always good for at least one album every year. The album track “Web” surfaced a few months ago, listen below.
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This is the third studio album from the English indie rockers. It’s the follow-up to 2012’s Come Of Age. “Handsome” is the first single from the album, enjoy the video below.
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Is this the album that puts UMO in heavy rotation on your local favorite alt-music radio station? The song “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone” has been well-received from the folks who are paid to receive music well. Decide if it’s any good below.
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Ceremony The L-Shaped ManRohnert Park, California’s pride and joy, Ceremony, are releasing their follow-up to 2012’s Zoo. The Joy Division influenced band is on my 2016 Coachella Perfect Poster Wish List. About a month ago, Matador Records released a double video for the tracks “The Separation” and “The Understanding” watch below.
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The London based indietonica act Hot Chip returns with their sixth studio album. This is the follow-up to 2012’s In Our Heads. My friend Alan must be smiling like a butcher’s dog, he loves Hot Chip. “Need You Now” is the second single from the new album, enjoy below.
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Brooklyn electronic duo Tanlines are back with their sophomore release. This is Eric Emm and Jesse Cohen’s follow-up to their fun debut Mixed Emotions. The first single is the track “Slipping Away.”
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This week Spoon released a new video for the album track “Inside Out.” The tune is from the LP They Want My Soul, named by this blog as the 2014 Album Of The Year.
After a short break, the Austin band is back on tour beginning this weekend at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The band recently added a second night at the North Park Theatre in San Diego on June 2, which yours truly has a ticket for. View all the new tour dates here.
Watch “Inside Out” below:
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Crocodiles BoysThe San Diego, California based psychedelic rockers are releasing their fifth studio album. Boys is the follow-up to the 2013 release Crimes Of Passion. Check out the video for “Follin’ Around” below.
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West Palm Beach, Florida’s pride and joy are releasing their third studio album overall. Original guitarist Thomas Fekete recently left the band after he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that had spread to his lungs and spine. “I Can’t Explain” is the first video from the new album, enjoy below.
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Legendary English rock band Blur are releasing their eighth studio album. This is the band’s first album since 2003’s Think Tank. “Go Out’ is the albums’ first single, watch below.
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This is the much-anticipated (at least in my world) album from Danish indie rockers Mew. It’s the quartet’s first release since 2009’s No More Stories…. “Water Slides” is a great tune that you need to check out below. Add Mew to my Coachella 2016 Perfect Poster Wish List.
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This is the fourteenth studio album from the San Francisco psychedelic legends. The album is a soundtrack for a pretend French film, and pays homage to the great European film directors of the late 1950’s and 1960’s such as François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. The album includes guest performances from the French multi-instrumentalist SoKo and Italian actress, singer and director Asia Argento. Well, lookie there, even the great Anton Newcombe plays pretend.
Here’s “Philadelphis Story” featuring SoKo
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