Arcade Fire’s third full-length, The Suburbs, will be released August 3 via Merge Records. A double-a-side, limited-edition 12-inch single is already in record stores, and both songs will be available for immediate download if you pre-order The Suburbs at the band’s website … Barsuk Records is issuing Ra Ra Riot‘s sophomore album, The Orchard (mixed by Death Cab [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
Gayngs, led by Minneapolis-based Ryan Olson, is a band of massive proportions, consisting of more than 25 musicians from outfits such as Megafaun, the Rosebuds, Bon Iver, Lookbook, Solid Gold and more. Relayted (out this month via Jagjaguwar) is a alluring assemblage that dares to push the boundaries of each member’s previous work. Here is [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
Dirty Martini’s Stephanie Schneiderman is going from strength to strength. At age 18, she played with funk/soul group Body And Soul and performed at Lilith Fair. After 2008’s Dangerous Fruit, Schneiderman has fans craving her soon-to-be released album. On “Wide Open,” she explores a heartfelt electro-pop direction. The new offering is dominated by gentle piano, [...]
Every Saturday, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band’s 26-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. In the kitchen I ask, “Can I help with dinner?” Rueben plunks two tomatoes on the butcher block and says, “We’re having [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
Despite his group’s goofy name and his regular appearance on the teenybopper soap One Tree Hill, Mike Grubb’s musical abilities are no joke. In the video for Wakey!Wakey!’s latest single, “Car Crash” (off Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You), Grubb glides across the piano and sings his soul in a [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (CBS): The National The National is supporting brand new LP High Violet and an extensive summer tour. Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (NBC): Stars Canada’s Stars are promoting [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
