Category Archives: songs

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

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

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)

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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Video: Sharon Van Etten – “Leonard”

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

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”

(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”

(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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New track: Churches – “Feel Alright”

(Originally published on Tympanogram.com on February 20, 2012) Out here, on the West Coast that is, the weather is always sunny. No matter what anyone tells you. There is no rain, no clouds, no smog, just sunshine and music festivals. … Continue reading

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new track: Coat Hooks – “Popcorn Blues”

(Originally appeard on Tympanogram.com on December 27, 2011) Back in May I introduced you to a band out of Scotland that goes by the name Andrew Lindsay and the Coat Hooks. They had just released their fantastic The Whittling EP, … Continue reading

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album preview: of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks

(post originally appeared on December 19, 2011 on Tympanogram.com) I’ve been a fan of of Montreal since hearing the Icons Abstract Thee EP that came out following their amazing, pace-setting album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?They also hold the … Continue reading

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