Human Potential releasing ‘I’m Glad You’re Alive’ (stream “Fast Trash”)
The new Human Potential (Andrew Becker of Medications and Screens) was made with Jarvis Taveniere.
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Jimmy Whispers preps new LP (watch “Your Car” video), touring w/ Oh Sees & more
"Your Car" is a warmly romantic single, radiating nostalgic vibes that features contributions from Dent May and Part Time's David Ioca, and was produced and mixed by Woods' Jarvis Taveniere.
Silver Jews’ David Berman releases first single as Purple Mountains
David Berman's first music in 10 years features Anna St. Louis and members of Woods, and is only on vinyl (and only in actual record stores).
Bill’s Indie Basement (3/22): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week in the Basement: reviews of new albums from Britpop vets Sleeper and Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs, plus Oakland, CA post-punks The World, a '70s glam compilation curated by Saint Etienne, and more.
Olden Yolk (Shane from Quilt) announce debut LP, share “Takes One to Know One”
"Takes One to Know One" doesn't stray too far from Quilt's krauty psych-folk, which is just fine as this is pretty great, with skittering, Can-inspired drumming driving the delicate melody and arrangement.
mems of Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend, Woods, ASDIG, Holy Ghost, more playing Dave Harrington …
Producer and polymath Dave Harrington is once again throwing his Holiday Spectacular in NYC this year, joined by many prominent indie musicians. The third annual show goes down at Brooklyn Bowl on December 18, and the guest list includes Alex Frankel (Holy Ghost), Anand Wilder (Yeasayer), Chris Toms…
Quilt announce new album ‘Plaza,’ share “Eliot St,” touring West Coat with Widowspeak (dat…
Quilt have just announced that their new album is called Plaza and will be out February 26 on Mexican Summer. The band made the album with producer Jarvis Taveniere in Brooklyn and you can listen to the lovely, string-and-harmony-laden "Eliot St...
Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney releasing solo album, shares first single “Northern H…
Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney will release his first solo album, titled Many Moons, out October 30 via Domino. Would it be a surprise to learn that it's his foray into happy hardcore electronica...
Widowspeak announce ‘All Yours’ (stream two tracks), touring this summer
Widowspeak will return with their third album for Captured Tracks, titled All Yours, on September 4. They worked again with Jarvis Taveniere (who produced their debut), who also doubled as the bassist on the recordings and Taveniere's Woods bandmate, drummer Aaron Neveu, rounded out the rhythm …
Cass McCombs, Darkside mems & more added to “Brooklyn Is Dead” ++ Mission Creek Festival l…
As you may know, there's no lack of events going on all over the country this year in celebration of The Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary...