“Hi all. As I’m just about about to drive off to Holland for the latest leg of Sophia shows I thought it was time for a general update, just in case you all thought I’d fallen asleep or something. My new album Bolts of Melody will see the light of day as an Adam Franklin … read more ➜

Now that post-punk new wave is in about its fourth iteration, the current set (Editors, Interpol, the Stills, and Film School have been looking to 1979-1983 for its primary influences (Comsat Angels, the Sound, the Chameleons, Echo and the Bunnymen, Cactus World News, Easterhouse, etc.). Fans of these bands should also check out some of … read more ➜

Two ex–members of The Catherine Wheel are about to release an album under the name ’50ft Monster’. Brian Futter (guitarist) and Neil Sims (drummer) have released the track listing for the soon to be released album titled ‘Life After Debt’. 1 Dirty Girl 2 Sister Ray 3 Bad Soul 4 Insane 5 No Mercy 6 … read more ➜

Midlake will be playing in San Francisco at The Bottom of the Hill for the Noisepop Festival. They’ll be there on Sunday night, March 3rd. Unfortunately for those without tickets it’s now sold out. Make note that it’s an afternoon show!

I don’t pretend to be the first one to link to these. They’ve been up since late ’06… but perhaps someone will benefit. free mp3 of “London Favourite Son” free mp3 of “Distortions” free mp3 of “Connection & C” free mp3 of “Tiny Spoons” free mp3 of “New Candles” many more are available here

— EDIT: the dingdongs at BRMC have taken down the samples… my guess is because of the numerous blog sites linking to them. i guess they don’t want word to get out. (???) — As promised, the new Black Rebel Motorcycle Club single, “Weapon Of Choice” and album track, “666 Conducer” are available to listen … read more ➜

new album out May 1, 2007 free mp3 of the new song, Been There All The Time In celebration of the forthcoming Dinosaur Jr album entitled Beyond, two tracks from the album, Almost Ready and Been There All The Time have been made available for your listening pleasure here on MySpace. The album releases May … read more ➜

A 1996 release from Canada’s alternative label Nettwork Records, this gem I wouldn’t have discovered if it weren’t for Napster in the summer of 1999. listen to some tracks at myspace recommended if you like: interpol the strokes catherine wheel swervedriver bob mould dinosaur jr

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The Catherine Wheel are one of the most under appreciated bands of the 90s. Their album ‘Chrome’ is up there with Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’ as far as “must haves” for any fan of Alternative/Indie rock. Why they didn’t become as popular as Radiohead is anyone’s guess. Marketing, label problems, or even the band’s name can … read more ➜

While I’m thinking about Engine 88, I should share this link. I managed to stumble into this show at the last minute. I would’ve been so upset had I missed this random reunion. I’m in the middle raising the beer!

Frightened Rabbit – The Greys Frightened Rabbit – Go Go Girls Customers who bought items like this also bought: Wincing the Night Away ~ The Shins The Crane Wife ~ The Decemberists Ys ~ Joanna Newsom Yellow House ~ Grizzly Bear Boys and Girls in America ~ The Hold Steady The Good, the Bad & … read more ➜

Suggested if you like My Bloody Valentine, The Stone Roses, Echo and the Bunnymen, Radiohead, U2, Jesus and Mary Chain “Adorable arrived when the shoegazer scene in England was starting to fade away. Formed in Coventry, England, in late 1990, Adorable was comprised of Piotr Fijalkowski (vocals, guitar), Robert Dillam (guitar), Wil (bass), and Kevin … read more ➜

Engine 88’s noisy pop recalls Pavement and Fugazi. Two Bay Area bands provided the personnel for the group. Damon Wood (guitar, vocals), David Hawkins (drums) and Eric Knight (bass) previously played in the Smoking Section, a soul-funk band, while Tom Barnes (vocals, guitar) worked with Sordid Humor. The band began their own label (Shut Up … read more ➜

Some might say the title of French Kicks’ third album, Two Thousand, is an unintentional reference to all the other New York bands that sound exactly like them. And, yes, while the group did at one point have a predisposition for scrappy punk guitars, off-kilter disco rhythms and strained vocals, this release actually sees it … read more ➜

The Shins – Wincing The Night Away (Sub Pop) MP3: The Shins – Phantom Limb.mp3 MP3: The Shins – Red Rabbits.mp3 Get The Shins albums here.

Been a while since i posted anything. check out this band… the voom blooms. very promising! http://www.myspace.com/thevoomblooms http://www.thevoomblooms.com/

Rock Kills Kid – Paralyzed Customers who bought items like this also bought: Times of Romance ~ The Lovemakers Stars of CCTV ~ Hard-Fi Hello, Control ~ Brandtson With Love and Squalor ~ We Are Scientists Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not ~ Arctic Monkeys Young for Eternity ~ The Subways She … read more ➜