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Synth-Pop Luminary Geographer Shares New Track 'The Light In The Dark'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 The anthemic track layers up-tempo 80s-inspired synth over driving drumbeats and Mike Deni's pitch-perfect soaring falsetto. The official video, directed by Deni and his partner Monica Reyes, features the couple in a sparse studio and some truly epic choreography.... 
John Vanderslice Shares New Single 'CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023 Where lead single “Crystals 26” included familiar elements of classic Vanderslice, “CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)” is a bit-crushed transmission intermingled with haunting samples that feels like the logical conclusion of his largely instrumental David Berman tribute from 2021 and more recent foray into crumbl... 
John Vanderslice Announces New Album & Shares Lead Single 'Crystals 26'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 John Vanderslice has announced his new album CRYSTALS 3.0, and shared it’s lead single “Crystals 26.” The culmination of a span of ecstatic experimentation with harsh noise and hard drugs, curious samples and cascading sequencers—it is both a new pinnacle for Vanderslice and the manifestation of a r... 
COMPLETIONS Releases New Single From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 COMPLETIONS is the songwriting project of Shawn Alpay who is primarily known for his work as a session and touring cellist performing alongside FATHER JOHN MISTY, WHITNEY, LAURA STEVENSON, MATT POND PA, HOW TO DRESS WELL and many others. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour d... 
Spacemoth Announces New Album 'No Past No Future'
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022 Spacemoth shares the double single “Pipe and Pistol” and the previously released “This Shit.” On “Pipe and Pistol,” Qudus explores the experience of being an immigrant starting over in America. Watch two new music videos for the tracks now!... 
John Vanderslice Shares New ORANGEPURPLEBEACH Single 'Exposure'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022 John Vanderslice has dropped “Exposure”, the second single off his new album under the moniker ORANGEPURPLEBEACH. Named after the password that encrypted the dark web market Silk Road, ORANGEPURPLEBEACH see’s the producer & songwriter embrace the deconstructed, electronic heavy approach he’s explore... 
John Vanderslice Releases 'Pylon Shadow' with New Band
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022 Today, indie icon John Vanderslice is announcing a new band, named after the password that encrypted the dark web market Silk Road, ORANGEPURPLEBEACH sees the veteran producer & songwriter completely embrace the deconstructed, electronic heavy approach he’s explored across his latest collection of ... 
Nada Surf Releases New Single 'So Much Love'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020 Nada Surf has announced today's premiere of “So Much Love,” the latest iconic single from their long-awaited new LP, NEVER NOT TOGETHER. The song is available for streaming and download now. Nada Surf's ninth studio recording and first in almost four years, NEVER NOT TOGETHER arrives via Barsuk on F... 
Nada Surf Announce New Album NEVER NOT TOGETHER & Share New Song
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2019 Nada Surf has announced the release of their long-awaited new LP, NEVER NOT TOGETHER, arriving via Barsuk on February 7. It's the band's ninth studio recording -- their first in almost four years -- and is heralded by the crashing new single, “Something I Should Do,” which is accompanied by a new vi... 
California's Avant Groundbreaker Cellista To Launch Multimedia Tour For 'Transfigurations' Album-Book
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 20, 2019 Groundbreaking experimental cellist and multimedia artist Cellista soon will be launching a national tour of her 'Transfigurations' multimedia work album and book, co-authored with the philosopher Dr. Frank Seeburger.... 
Cataldo Announces New Album LITERALLY MAIN STREET
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2019 Cataldo is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Literally Main Street, due out September 27th. The John Vanderslice produced LP is the follow up to the critically praised album Keepers, which in addition to kudos from American Songwriter, The Stranger, and Brooklyn Vegan, won attention from ... 
Cellista Previews LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL Ahead Of New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2019 Ahead of her new 'Transfigurations' album, groundbreaking experimental cellist and multidisciplinary artist Cellista presents 'Look Homeward, Angel', a cutting edge genre-bending track featuring the lyrics and rhymes of hip hop artist DEM ONE (a.k.a. Demone Carter) and beautiful soprano vocals by Me... 
John Vanderslice's THE CEDARS Is Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2019 After a six-year hiatus, John Vanderslice has returned with his highly anticipated new album The Cedars, out today on Native Cat Recordings. Vanderslice dedicated the past few years working in his renowned Bay Area studio Tiny Telephone, where artists like Death Cab For Cutie, Sleater-Kinney, and Sp... 
John Vanderslice Streams 'Triumphant' New Album THE CEDARS on The Fade
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019 John Vanderslice's anticipated new album The Cedars is out next week, and today the renowned producer/songwriter shared an advance stream of the full record with The Fader. Vanderslice also gave a revealing interview with the magazine, speaking of his childhood in rural Florida, his despair over his... 
John Vanderslice Shares New Song SPECTRAL DAWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2019 John Vanderslice is set to release The Cedars, his first album in six years, on April 5. The record's blend of synthesizers, drum machines, and Vanderslice's unmistakable vocals has already been receiving praise from NPR, Stereogum, and Consequence of Sound, among others, and today he shares another... 
John Vanderslice Releases New Single WILL CALL
by Tori Hartshorn - February 25, 2019 John Vanderslice is returning with his first album in six years, The Cedars, due out April 5, and today he shared a new single, 'Will Call,' a song that he calls his biggest departure yet. Consequence of Sound premiered the track today, writing, 'this new track uses slightly off kilter electronic el... 
Bad Bad Hats New Single TALK WITH YOUR HANDS Debuted via Stereogum
by Tori Hartshorn - June 20, 2018 Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats have released “Talk With Your Hands” today, debuted by Stereogum. The lush guitar, catchy beat and percussive handclaps draw listeners in to the song's gripping bundle of emotional inner reflection and longing for the thrill of first love. The band has announced nation... 
Maps & Atlases' New Album LIGHTLESSNESS IS NOTHING NEW Out Today on Barsuk Records
by Macon Prickett - June 01, 2018 After a six-year hiatus, beloved Chicago indie-rock outfit Maps & Atlases return today with their new album Lightlessness Is Nothing New, out on their longtime label Barsuk Records. 'Produced by experimental-indie veteran Scott Solter (The Mountain Goats, John Vanderslice, Okkervil River), the recor... 
Bad Bad Hats Announce New LP Out 8/3 on Afternoon Records, First Single Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018 Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats have announced their sophomore full-length album, Lightning Round, out August 3 via Afternoon Records (Yellow Ostrich, Haley Bonar, John Vanderslice). The 10-song collection explores themes of dependence and independence in relationships, bolstered by the band's signat... 
CHAPPO Premiere New John Vanderslice-Produced LP DO IT with AllMusic
by Macon Prickett - February 20, 2018 Brooklyn's CHAPPO return with DO IT, their third studio album and second release on Votiv Music. The album was produced and recorded by John Vanderslice at his studio Tiny Telephone Recording in San Francisco, CA. Today, AllMusic premiered the album in its entirety and said it is '...filled with upb... 
CHAPPO Shares New Single From Upcoming Album DO IT
by Macon Prickett - February 02, 2018 Brooklyn's CHAPPO return with DO IT, their third studio album and second release on Votiv Music. The album was produced and recorded by John Vanderslice at his studio Tiny Telephone Recording in San Francisco, CA. Bedford + Bowery premiered 'White Noise,' the second single to be released from the fo... 
CHAPPO Announce New Album DO IT Out February 23 Via Votiv Music
by Tori Hartshorn - January 18, 2018 CHAPPO Announce New Album DO IT out February 23 Via Votiv Music... 
Irish Arts Center Announces Spring 2018 Season
by Tori Hartshorn - December 14, 2017 Irish Arts Center Announces Spring 2018 Season... 
NewNowNext Premieres Carry Illinois' 'Shameful Feeling'
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017 After their bandmate's suicide, Carry Illinois went on to craft songs about survival and acceptance. 'Shameful Feeling' is 'about the journey of coming out of hiding, rising above painful adolescent memories, and learning to shut out fears and self-doubt (all within a queer context).... |
Amie Penwell Releases Bold New Album 'Windows,' Out 11/6!
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