November 2011

Big Troubles: Misery

Big Troubles are Ian Drennan, Alex Craig, Luka Usmiani, Samuel Franklin from New Jersey, and this is from their second release, the album Romantic Comedy on Slumberland Records. [audio:] Big Troubles Links Bandcamp | Facebook | Last.FM | Slumberland Records

Secret Music: T.O.Y.S.

Brooklyn, NY’s Secret Music are Chase Nicholl and Daniel Fry, who recently released their infectious single T.O.Y.S. on Black Bell Records (whose artists include The Joy Formidable). The video (below) was directed by TV CARNAGE, who have created a montage…

The Finger: Die! Die Superhero!

Hellás! If you follow football, the round ball sport, you probably will ask “how come a Portuguese guy is posting a song from a band based in Greece”? Well, 2004 was 7 years ago. I don’t remember anything, just the…

Halloween, Alaska: Dance by Accident

The fourth and newest release from Minnesota based group Halloween, Alaska – ‘All Night the Calls Came In’ also marks the solidification of a new lineup following an extended period of tension and transition. Singer/keyboardist James Diers, guitarist Jacob Hanson…

Races: Big Broom

RACES (formerly known as Black Jesus) formed in the fall of 2009 after singer/songwriter Wade Ryff escaped the sweaty grips of multiple bands, the San Fernando Valley and a real life witch. Originally formed as an impromptu group assembled for…