Hands Across the Void
Tiny Vipers' Hands Across the Void demonstrates her--the band is actually the project of Jesy Fortino--full power of her talent. While her guitar pieces may…
Blitzen Trapper signs to Sub Pop
Weird. Just a couple days ago, I commented to Liz that I've seen Portland band Blitzen Trapper all over the indie-rock blogging world. Seems like…
Plague Park
What causes a band to breakup, and for members to take on different projects? Ego, possibly. But more likely than not, creative differences cause collaborators…
The Go! Team go Sub Pop (!)
My Aversion mailbox was full of juicy news this morning: first the tidbit about Steve Perry and Guff, and also this: British frenetic dance sensations…
"A Time For Emily" by The Elected
And a good morning to you all. Erik's going to be otherwise occupied today, tomorrow, and Friday, so he's asked me to step in. (No,…
Tonight's Recommended Show: CSS at Neumo's (Noise for the Needy benefit)
I don't remember a show going through as many lineup changes as this one. Brazilian band Bonde do Role was quietly replaced on the bill…
Dumb Luck
There might not be a more apt title to Dntel’s second album than Dumb Luck. How else might you explain the sort of runaway success…
Spend your weekend with Calvin and Hutch
It's Tuesday, the sun is shining and, admit it, you're already counting down to the weekend.If you're looking for a way to make the most…
Drums and Guns
Drums and Guns, the eighth-full length album from Duluth MN’s Low, is a slow march through a fresh battlefield of creeping beats, electronic melodies, and…
Wincing the Night Away
Hype is a vengeful mistress, seducing you only to suck you dry when you're finally feeling some amount of security. The opening weeks of 2007…