Ever since 2005 The Morning Benders have been known as well, The Morning Benders but they are now changing their name to POP ETC. The name change comes due to the realization that it carried a bit of a different meaning over in Europe and particularly the UK. They felt that the name became a [...]...

The Temper Trap are back with a new album in the works that’s due out June 5th on Glassnote/Columbia Records. The album will include twelve tracks including “Rabbit Hole” which you can listen to below. The album includes a fifth member to the band on keys and guitar, and was produc...

In just a couple of months Best Coast will be releasing a second album titled The Only Place. The album is being produced by the talented Jon Brion, which can only mean good things. The Only Place will be released May 15 on Mexican Summer. Look below for the track listing and upcoming tour dates [.....

Patrick Watson’s Adventures in Your Own Backyard is slated to be released on May 1st via Domino and along with a new album comes a new tour. Watson is starting off with a headlining performance during SXSW this year, followed by a run in Canada and Europe. Starting on May 3, Watson will be bac...

Last week the folks at Sasquatch revealed their lineup for this year’s festival, which includes Beck, Jack White, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, The Shins, and many more. The festival will be taking place from May 25 through the 28th (Memorial Day Weekend) at The Gorge in Washington. We will be post...

  SBTRKT is coming back to the states, and that alone should make you excited.  After releasing an incredible self-titled album last year, SBTRKT led a tour throughout Europe and the US, while also taking the time to remix a track from Radiohead and now he is coming back for SXSW, Coachella, an...

The Wombats put out one of the most underrated, unnoticed, overlooked, ignored, etc. albums of this year.  This Modern Glitch is packed with dark synth laden pop songs, all of which have standard Wombats clever lyrics.  The track that really makes this release stands out is the slow jam “1996&...

Let’s face it, the world is destined to end in 2012, so the least we can do is enjoy the year’s new music… Mona – Self-Titled – February 21st We will not have long to wait for the much anticipated debut from Mona. The band has enjoyed much critical acclaim from their Li...

Saint Motel is one of the hardest working bands in Indie-Rock today.  With over the top live shows and an extensive media catalog, they can grab your attention on a variety of levels.  These things only add to the Journey-meets-Two Door Cinema brand of music they are responsible for.  They have just...

Immanu El are a Swedish Post-Rock band, who have just released their third full length In Passage.  Though not yet a well known name in the US, they have developed quite a successful career throughout Europe.  In the midst of a tour, singer Claes Strängberg was able to provide us with a bit of his t...