This new video from Brooklyn experimental electronic/punk trio Black Dice is just as colorful and schizophrenic as the track it illustrates. “Pigs” is the first single off the threesome’s forthcoming release, Mr. Impossible, which is slated for a April 10 US release and April 9 international release via Ribbon Music.
“Think Tank” is the self-titled single from the debut release of indie-dance band Coastal Cities. Comprised of five 17 year olds who met in school detention during the summer of 2009, Coastal Cities encapsulates 80’s new wave with more of a nod to Foals than anything else. But comparatively speaking, Coastal Cities is bringing a more youthful spirit to the genre not just with their age but with the vibe of their tuneage. You gotta be in the right mood to listen to Foals, but I could listen to “Think Tank” just about any old time. Check out their debut EP on digital release December 5th.
Here’s some feel-good tunage from Portland-based band Your Rival. Simple, jammy, extremely catchy pop-punk melodies have landed these guys the title of Portland’s premiere up-and-coming powerpop groups. Here’s track one from their latest EP, Seven Sparkling Children.
Balkans have topped my new favorite artists list ever since we first covered them back when Newdust was a wee lad, and now they are starting to get the recognition they deserve (Spin Magazine named them one of the 5 Best New Artists for June, just to name one example). Check out their latest video for “Flowers Everywhere,” and if you haven’t listened to their self-titled debut that released a few weeks ago, drop whatever you’re doing and crank that album up immediately. You can pick up your copy at Double Phantom Records.
Yo! Check out this totally pro New Jersey video (propaganda? jokes!) from rockers Titus Andronicus. You must see this band live! They bring a genuine energy that is rare in modern rock bands. You can read my review of their DC show here and check out tour dates here. Enjoy!
Everything about this song is perfect. Just had to come right out and say that. Of course that’s no surprise coming from none other than long-time Newdust favorites the Balkans, who are bringing back everything that was ever amazing about garage-punk and making it completely their own. “Troubled and Done” is the single from their upcoming self-titled album, set to release May 10th thru Double Phantom Records. The song seems to channel old school Spoon (I’m talking Telefono/Soft Effects-era
old school) with Is This It comparable Strokes-like guitar work. The perfect combination from the perfect upcoming heroes of Summer.
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I dug through my old emails today to find this sweet gem of an EP from Portland, OR’s Yeah Great Fine. These guys are equal parts electronica, pop, & punk, with infectious harmonies & melodies, and some damn fine drum work. Here are my two favorites from the album, “O O O” & “Patterns.” Download the album from Bandcamp now!
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