Fans of Swedish indie rock, rejoice: After four years of inactivity, the eclectic popsters in Junip have reunited to record their first full-length album. The trio—vocalist/guitarist José González, keyboardist Tobias Winterkorn and drummer Elias Araya—formed more than a decade ago in its hometown of Gothenburg and released a well-regarded EP in 2005. Soon after, the [...]
Sometimes siblings just make the best bandmates, as we’ve seen with countless groups since the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll. This time, the theory is proved by the Brothers Young, a Portland, Ore., trio of brothers joined by three close friends. With shared vocals accompanying its hazy, lilting folk melodies, we’re hoping there won’t be [...]
MAGNET’s Kevin Friedman works next to a record store, which on Sundays is manned by a man named Marty, who puts out vinyl LPs from his own collection for a couple bucks each. Marty doesn’t adhere to any specific genre; the emphasis is on classic rock but there’s plenty of jazz, soul and funk in [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week Lissie takes on Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit Of Happiness.” MAGNET’s Ryan Burleson pulls the pin. Take cover! According to his mother and former teachers, Scott Mescudi (a.k.a. Kid Cudi) was destined for success. As a youth, he impressed fellow Clevelanders with his [...]
On September 28, Meridene is issuing Something Like Blood (Amble Down), the follow-up to 2008 debut You’re Not Pretty, You’re Worse. The Eau Claire, Wisc., quartet recorded its sophomore LP at Bon Iver’s home studio with Peter Wolf Crier’s Brian Moen producing and mixing and Pedro The Lion’s T.W. Walsh mastering. The album is available [...]
Fans of Swedish indie rock, rejoice: After four years of inactivity, the eclectic popsters in Junip have reunited to record their first full-length album. The trio—vocalist/guitarist José González, keyboardist Tobias Winterkorn and drummer Elias Araya—formed more than a decade ago in its hometown of Gothenburg and released a well-regarded EP in 2005. Soon after, the [...]
Our best wishes for recovery go out to Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes, who collapsed onstage and stopped breathing during a Philadelphia show on Wednesday night. Brookes, a founding member of the long-running U.K. outfit, was hospitalized, and his health is reportedly improving. The Charlatans are perhaps best known as principals of the Madchester scene (along with [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is promoting new album Hands All Over. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow is supporting latest LP 100 Miles From [...]
Fans of Swedish indie rock, rejoice: After four years of inactivity, the eclectic popsters in Junip have reunited to record their first full-length album. The trio—vocalist/guitarist José González, keyboardist Tobias Winterkorn and drummer Elias Araya—formed more than a decade ago in its hometown of Gothenburg and released a well-regarded EP in 2005. Soon after, the [...]
Dive Index is the project of New York composer and producer Will Thomas, but he often enlists the help of guest vocalists for his records. For sophomore LP The Surface We Divide, Thomas sent out his ideas to Joseph Arthur, Cat Martino, Patrick Cooper and others around the country to create a collaboration of varied, genre-defying [...]
