In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
Chamber-reverbed vocals and calm guitar rock instantly suggest warm sunshine, cool breezes at just the right moment and wide-open spaces. White Birds have an expansive and unconfined sound that’s light and comfortably repetitive. “Hondora” is a great song for a bright day spent walking the city streets on a not-so-busy afternoon. This hazy three-piece is [...]
To celebrate today’s crop of releases, here are new mp3s from Big Troubles, Dum Dum Girls, Extra Classic, Gem Club, the Gift, itsnotyouitsme, Dan Mangan, the Mekons, Pallers, Rapids!, Caitlin Rose, Southern Culture On The Skids, the Stepkids, Twin Sister, Vanish Valley, VHS Or Beta, the V-Roys, Young Man and Zechs Marquise. Also, vote for [...]
Nothing did more to further the cause of Alternative Nation-building than 120 Minutes, MTV’s Sunday-night video showcase of non-mainstream acts. For nearly two decades, the program spanned musical eras from ’80s college rock to ’00s indie, with grunge, Britpop, punk, industrial, electronica and more in between. MAGNET raids the vaults to resurrect our 120 favorite and unjustly forgotten [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
Boots Electric is the solo project of Eagles Of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes, and its debut album just came out. Honkey Kong (Dangerbird) was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Depeche Mode) and co-written with Money Mark (Beastie Boys). Brody Dalle makes a cameo on the track “Boots Electric Theme,” which you can download here. [...]
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): Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes are promoting latest album Helplessness Blues. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are plugging newest LP Suck It And See. Jimmy Kimmel [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
Soft vocals and deliberate keys make up the pop/folk sound that is Luke Temple. The background “ooo”s add depth to the catchy “More Than Muscle,” which displays Temple’s impressive songwriting abilities. It’s a stark difference in direction from his band Here We Go Magic, focusing more on lyrical content and simplicity in production. “More Than [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
