Music

Fazerdaze is the shoegaze/dream pop project of Amelia Murray, of Wellington, New Zealand. She released her debut self-titled EP in October 2014, recording it entirely in her bedroom studio in Auckland. With the help of multi-instrumentalist, Jonathan Pearce, who mastered the release, she created a dream-pop sound, using electric guitars and effect pedals. Morningside, the debut album, was … read more ➜

It’s 2017 and it’s been 50 years since The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. They are releasing a newly remixed 50th-anniversary edition. Is it worth it? Giles Martin, George Martin’s son, discusses it here with Bob Boilen on NPR, with excellent original mono, hastily produced original stereo, and now 50th-anniversary edition audio … read more ➜

Pitchfork interviewed Kevin Shields and they discussed the soon to be released all-analog Loveless vinyl release, his hearing changes through the years, and the new My Bloody Valentine album they are working on (to be released in 2018). Regarding the decision to press a single disc instead of a double LP: I wanted it to actually … read more ➜

Seattle 3-piece Spirit Award have released their wonderful debut full length LP called Neverending. Pick it up via Bandcamp. It’s a gem of a modern psychedelic rock release with some elements of shoegaze/dream pop.

Pumarosa (London) singer  and guitarist Isabel Munoz-Newsome met drummer Nicholas Owen when the pair turned up for rehearsals for a new project at a rundown pub in Homerton. No one else turned up and they decided to form a punk duo instead, and began writing material and rehearsing. After they moved their outfit to a warehouse in Manor House, … read more ➜

Catherine Wheel’s 2nd album, Chrome, is available for pre-order from recordstore.co.uk. It’s being released by Music On Vinyl which we posted about earlier here. • 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl • Includes Insert • First Pressing Of 1,500 Numbered Copies On Silver Vinyl Pre-order from recordstore.co.uk while available. Amazon has it listed here, release date Sept. … read more ➜

Catherine Wheel’s debut album, Ferment, is available for pre-order from recordstore.co.uk. It was released 25 years ago on June 9, 1992. It’s being released by Music On Vinyl which we posted about earlier here. • 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl • Includes Insert • First Pressing Of 1,500 Numbered Copies On Orange And Gold Mixed Vinyl … read more ➜

This limited edition reissue includes the classic album and a double LP of ‘Live At The Cabaret Metro, 1992’. The live show has never been available before on vinyl. Format: 3LP Gatefold on silver, gold & blue coloured vinyl. 2017 is the 25th anniversary of Copper Blue, the Top 10 debut album by American alternative … read more ➜

Catherine Wheel bassist Dave Hawes reports today that their first 2 albums, ‘Ferment’ and ‘Chrome’, will be released on 180-gram vinyl. This is great news for those who have been trying to acquire either of these out-of-print albums on vinyl in the past decade. They can easily fetch $150 for mint condition copies. Dave also … read more ➜

Midlake announced a 10th-anniversary reissue of their sophomore album The Trials of Van Occupanther. It will be released on 180-gram gold vinyl along with a bonus 7″ containing two unreleased songs: “The Fairest Way” and “Festival.” The set will be released on October 28 via Bella Union; it will include a poster, handwritten lyrics, and previously unseen photos. The Trials of … read more ➜

Flyying Colours are releasing their debut album on September 23rd. It’ll contain 10 new tracks, none of which appears on either previously released 5-track EP. (self-titled, and ‘ROYGBIV’) I’m surprised that they are leaving so many stellar tunes off the album but excited to hear what’s in store. After two critically acclaimed EPs, Flyying Colours … read more ➜

Scan The Blue, the new debut LP from exmagician who hails from Belfast is out now on Bella Union. Bella Union is the same label that includes Beach House, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, The Walkmen, The Flaming Lips, and Wild Nothing. The exmagician album reminds me of Built To Spill, Modest Mouse, and Black … read more ➜

Skaters release new track Head On To Nowhere. Read the interview at Consequence of Sound. Listen via either Soundcloud or Spotify below.

“Is The Is Are” is DIIV’s new double album. The official release date is Feb. 5th, 2016.

Be sure to visit the music playlist page. It includes one particular playlist which contains only 1 song per artist and contains over 1200 indie rock/alternative artist. This was originally posted here about a decade ago and was due for an update as there have been many changes. Please use the Contact form for corrections. … read more ➜