Category Archives: music

New track: Dirty Projectors – “Gun Has No Trigger”

Posted on April 3, 2012 by quartertonality

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new from Dirty Projectors. Dave Longstreth and company gave us Bitte Orca in 2009, and toured extensively on its success. After a deafening silence on their part a new song has appeared on … Continue reading →

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Download: Titus Andronicus Mixtape Vol. 1

Posted on April 2, 2012 by quartertonality

Titus Andronicus has released a mixtape through their tumblr presence that not only includes properly recorded versions of two new tracks, but also a whole host of collectible material from their early days prior to the recording of their first … Continue reading →

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New track: Cuff the Duke – “The Diamond Sea” (Sonic Youth cover)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by quartertonality

Originally posted to Tympanogram on March 14, 2012) I’m beside myself with joy right now. Sheer joy. Cuff the Duke is an amazing band from Toronto, and as is the case with too many great Canadian bands, they are quite … Continue reading →

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New album: Alta Mira – “I am the Salt”

Posted on March 15, 2012 by quartertonality

I jokingly tweeted that I should send an e-mail to bands if I’m able to listen to their entire album or EP without losing interest. Hey, we get sent a lot of music and unfortunately that means the music gets … Continue reading →

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Album review: Luke Roberts – “The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport”

Posted on March 14, 2012 by quartertonality

Luke Roberts’ “The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport” is, on its surface, a collection of heartfelt emotional explorations. Continued listening reveals a deeper folk and country influence. Roberts’ delicate and finely crafted arrangements are spare one track, fleshed out … Continue reading →

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Video: Sharon Van Etten – “Leonard”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by quartertonality

(Post originally appeared on Tympanogram on March 9, 2012) I’m still beating myself up over the fact that I wasn’t able to turn out a review for the newest, and stunningly beautiful, Sharon Van Etten LP Tramp. She’s currently on tour, … Continue reading →

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New EP: Chad VanGaalen/Xiu Xiu split – “The Green Corridor II”

Posted on March 9, 2012 by quartertonality

(Originally posted to Tympanogram on March 8, 2012) Chad VanGaalen’s Diaper Island instantly earned a place on my list of favorite releases of 2011. Prior to that I was a fan of his work as producer/engineer of Flemish Eye labelmates Women. His brand … Continue reading →

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New track: Lightning Bolt – “I Found a Ring in my Ear

Posted on March 8, 2012 by quartertonality

As you may or may not know, Lightning Bolt is one of my all time favorite bands. It’s the reason why they are affixed to the banner atop this blog (I took that picture the first time I saw them, … Continue reading →

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Video: Scout – “So Close”

Posted on March 7, 2012 by quartertonality

(Originally posted to Tympanogram.com on March 6, 2012) Scout’s Ashen Keilyn has a voice that is instantly recognizable. It’s earnest and inviting despite that, in this track, it’s singing of heartache and pain. Of “So Close” Ashen says, “It’s a song I … Continue reading →

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New track: Lee Ranaldo – “Off the Wall”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by quartertonality

(Originally posted on Tympanogram.com on March 5, 2012) Lee Ranaldo Watching your favorite band break up is tough to do. It’s like being a kid and having to decide if you are going to live with your mom or your … Continue reading →

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