Of Monsters and Men

February 21, 2012, 2:54 pm
Here's proof that musicians are quite the same all over the world. Witness this six-pack from Iceland.

Blue October

February 13, 2012, 4:15 pm
Blue October have never been rigid in their creative musical pursuits. This new album is no exception.

Bahamas

February 12, 2012, 10:15 pm
Toronto-based folkie Bahamas (aka Afie Jurvanen)  spent the last few years playing piano and guitar with Feist. Now a solo act emerges.

M83

February 3, 2012, 10:53 am
Modern and forward thinking Anthony Gonzalez is only old-fashioned when it comes to paying homage to growing up in the CD age. Says Anthony, "I want to make things like they used to be when I was buying albums."

First Aid Kit

January 18, 2012, 12:25 pm
“The vibe we’re going for is that Polaroid, analog look,” explains 21-year-old Johanna Söderberg, who, along with her younger sister Klara, is one half of Swedish nu-folk duo First Aid Kit. “We love the feel of seventies art and photography. Just anything old looking.”

Michael Kiwanuka

January 13, 2012, 3:16 pm
Michael Kiwanuka is a British soul musician of Ugandan heritage who is signed to Communion Records. He has been compared to Bill Withers and Otis Redding, as well as Van Morrison and the Temptations. On 6 January 2012, the BBC announced that he had won the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.

Pan Am Soundtrack

January 4, 2012, 4:35 pm
Pan Am Soundtrack Features Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, More

Debora Iyall

January 3, 2012, 11:54 am
Romeo Void was one of the cool San Francisco bands of the 80's. fronted by the wonderful Debora Iyall.