New Music and Video

Reviews of new music, video, concerts and music festivals.

WYO: Cinematic Indie Band Finds Inspiration in Isolation

We recently collaborated with the LA-via-Wyoming band WYO to produce and share some amazing behind-the-scenes videos as the band worked on their sophomore album, Changes, both in Los Angles and in Wyoming. That video series, as well as the exclusive streaming premiere...

The Farewell Circuit

In Our Bones Minneapolis, MN (Princess Records)   ”Melodic vocals and progressive fx that demand active listening”   Death Cab’s Transatlantisim is a masterpiece of early-2000s indie....

Ex-Magicians

California Grass Boston, MA (Garbagetown)   “Former illusionists sing lo-fi songs about girls”   California Grass is the first offering from a relatively new indie rock band from Boston....

Diego’s Umbrella

Proper Cowboy San Francisco, CA (Ninth Street Opus)   “Futuristic twist on the Spaghetti Western, featuring mariachi, gypsy, and flamenco elements”   Diego's Umbrella is a band widely...

Brainstorm

Heat Waves Portland, OR (Tender Loving Empire) “High-energy experimental pop, happily engaging and dynamic”   A dynamic and inventive group, Brainstorm offers a gratifying look at Portland,...

Ben Sollee

Half Made Man Lexington, KY (Tin Ear Productions)   “Kentucky cellist transforms pop-rock with his jazz, folk, Americana-bluegrass roots”   When reviewing an album there is always a...

Aesop Rock

Skelethon New York, NY (Rhymesayers Entertainment)   “A triumphant return and the best hip-hop to come out this year”   On his sixth album, Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known as Aesop Rock,...