New Music and Video

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

THE USED On Celebrating The Human Element During The Recording Process

The Canyon, the seventh incendiary and politically charged album from The Used, displays the growth of a band that was once steeped in demons and self-deprecation, yet one that continues to use their platform to both inform and pacify their fans. The foursome,...

Record Review: Washed Out

Washed Out Within and Without Perry, GA “The chillest of chillwave” Ernest Greene has released three phenomenal EPs under the moniker Washed Out since 2009. The buzz generated by what started out as...

Record Review: Thousands

Thousands Thousands Boston, MA "Meticulously mapped, angular instrumental ferocity" LISTEN NOW: "Braille Teeth" [audio:http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/BrailleTeeth.mp3|titles=Braille...

Record Review: The Soonest

The Soonest Quarters EP Berkeley, CA “San Francisco dream rock with a darker side” The Soonest’s latest release, Quarters EP, exemplifies the phrase, “less is more.” The San Francisco rock band,...

Record Review: The Postelles

The Postelles Self-Titled New York, NY “’50s rock meet ’60s doo-wop and ’90s garage” The Postelles are bringing back the days of sweet and innocent love songs set to buoyant beats. The New...