Band I can't get enough of: Sea Wolf
Sea Wolf has really been blowing me away lately with beautiful, delicate, intense songs. I got a chance to catch them live this past Friday…
Tropical Trust EP
There is a paternal-sounding antagonist who's "got your nose" at the end of this record; he's "looking out for number one" but damned if I…
For Emma, Forever Ago
As anyone who's ever been camping deep in the wide wilderness can tell you, nature can be terrifying. There's the constant danger of death or…
Shane Tutmarc solo love tonight. Have Mercy!
Last minute notice, but if you've been a fan of Shane Tutmarc like I have over the past few years (I think I did the…
Red, Yellow & Blue
Somehow, I feel like we've all missed out on something with the Born Ruffians. At least in my little corner of the world, there was…
A hot tub full of Campesinos!
You might already know this, but there are a ton of reasons I've fallen in love with Los Campesinos (and why I've been counting down…
The Dutchess and the Duke tour with… why, Fleet Foxes!
Just because I feel like antagonizing ChrisB, I have to mention the Fleet Foxes one more time today.Seattle-based husband-wife duo (and recent Hardly Art signees)…
Radiohead Best Of DVD
I must admit that I wasn't exactly biting my nails to get my hands on Radiohead: Best Of CD. Especially when considering that the band…
Jim Noir
It's hard to pinpoint what exactly makes Jim Noir's self-titled second album so catchy. It's not the jingly guitars or bouncy keys that make you…
Rolling Stone shows great taste with Fleet Foxes
Rolling Stone continues improving and setting new standards (again) of late with their review section. People who pick on the covers and some of the…