Neverever Prep Debut Album For Slumberland
Neverever to release 'Angelic Swells' later this month
Remember when pop was a good description of music, when girl groups weren't slutty and actually were talented singers? LA immigrants Neverever do and are ready to give pop back the former glory it once held. Jihae and Wallace Meek moved from Glasgow to LA and immersed themselves in cheap 45s and classic diners, soaking up the vintage flair the city has. Jihae and Wallace both were in bands before, Jihaw in The Royal We and Wallace in Bricolage, and it was only a matter of time for the two to start collaborating on a new project. Angelic Swells is the debut album from Neverever and it gathers together the best of classic pop. Full of three minute bursts of energy, the band's new album combines 50 and 60s girl groups, 70s glam, and the fizz of 80s power-pop. Check out their single "Young and Dumb" below. Very "That Thing You Do" meets Blondie. Angelic Swell comes out May 25 on Slumberland Records.
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on May 13, 2010 @ 1:00 pm
New Music From Futurebirds
Futurebirds deliver ‘Johnny Utah,’ prep album release.
Futurebirds exist because of a long friendship between two Atlanta troublemakers. From tormenting the Atlanta Summer Olympics – to playing music on their breaks from college, Carter King and Dennis Love were creating songs with a steel-pedal guitar and a banjo.
They’ve added others to the mix, and the Futurebirds’ sound is as deep routed in southern alt rock as possible. Take a listen to “Johnny Utah” below.
Posted by Wes Soltis on May 12, 2010 @ 9:00 am
New Music From Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers set to release debut album May 18.
Philadelphia’s Toy Soldiers are prepping to release their big sounding debut album Whisper Down The Lane on May 18 on Mad Dragon Records. The creation of Mike Baurer and Ron Gallo, Toy Soldiers is now a seven piece and has plans to play 197 tour dates from one coast to the other starting in Philly on May 15.
Have a listen to “Hard Times” below.
Posted by Wes Soltis on May 11, 2010 @ 9:00 am
Major Lazer Announces New EP, Teaches Fans Some Dance Moves
Major Lazer to release new EP featuring MIA, remix from Thom Yorke
Major Lazer, the product of DJs Switch and Diplo, is releasing a new EP Lazers Never Die. If island-inspried dance music isn't your thing, perhaps this may entice you into giving Major Lazer a second chance. MIA and Busy Signal collaborated with Major Lazer to make the single "Sound of Siren" AND Thom Yoke remixes the song "Jump Up" from Lazer's 2009 release. Not sure what could be hotter than Thom Yorke, a Sri Lankan, and two white guys performing as a big Jamaician vampire killer on one EP.
Do you know what daggering is? Unless your culture editor Ryan Peters probably not. But it's ok, Major Lazer and his friend Skerrit Bwoy are here to help. The video below displays the proper way to get your daggering on the next time you hit the club. Lazers Never Die comes out July 20 on Downtown Records.
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on May 10, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Places and Numbers Debuts With New Single
Bobby Darling aka Places and Numbers releases his first single
Bobby Darling has lead a busy life since Gatsbys American Dream disbanded in 2006. He put down his guitar, got a job at an airline and traveled the world, still writing music in hotel rooms on off hours. Nearing the completion of what would be the first demo for his new project Places and Numbers, Darling was blindsided with news of his parents' death. Yet again, music was something to turn to. Darling overcame his grief and with the urging of longtime friend and former producer Casey Bates he started sending his new material to labels. Places and Numbers's first EP Waking the Dead is a very different beast than Darling's work in Gatsbys. It's dark and emotional but at the same time hopeful and inspring. Darling recorded his new EP while backpacking in Italy with his brother, Bates and a videographer who recorded their experiences. Darling released a video called "How to Record an Record While Backpacking Through Italy" to chronicle his experiences with his friends and the start of Places and Numbers. Though it took four years and experienced several ups and downs, Places and Numbers is ready to be heard. Waking the Dead is available now on Equal Vision Records. Places and Numbers is offering the new EP as a pay what you want deal through Bandcamp.
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on May 07, 2010 @ 11:00 am