The Cribs On Daytrotter
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, New Releases, The Cribs on April 9, 2012
In a little less than a week I get to go see my favorite band, The Cribs, play in Boston. For the past couple of months I’ve been gushing about how fantastic their new album, In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull is going to be. It just so happens that one of my favorite music websites, Daytrotter, live streamed The Cribs session on their website. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Easter Monday than sitting back and listening to a live recording session with The Cribs.
Come On And Be A No One
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Indie Rock, Music Videos, New Releases on April 1, 2012
Well I finally hurt myself singing. All thanks to The Cribs latest rocking single coming off of their upcoming album In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull, entitles “Come On Be And No One.” The Cribs released this single back at the end of February, and ever since I cannot go a single day without it.
Last week, The Cribs released a video to go along with “Come On And Be A No One.” I just have to say how great it is to listen to a band that is real. I don’t want to get into a debate about what is and what isn’t real. But the simple fact of the matter is The Cribs go to great lengths to just play the track how they would live. Most other band’s tracks are edited by computers and witchcraft. “Come On And Be A No One” is pure unadulterated brilliance.
Now Presenting: Turf War
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, New Releases, Rock on April 1, 2012
All winter, I’ve felt like I’ve been locked in a dance hall and forced to listen to top forties till my ears bleed. Thank god its spring time and I can escape! The only way to purge yourself of that non-sense is to buckle down with some punk rock. A couple of months ago I started listening to this fantastic indie punk band called Turf War. They have one album that dropped back in October entitled Years Of Living Dangerously. With warm weather on the horizon, there is nothing like letting yourself go with some good head banging punk rock.
Weekend Jams
Posted by T. William Gooch in Alternative, Fun Rock, Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock on March 30, 2012
New 8Tracks Mix from Laura
Posted by T. William Gooch in Alternative, Electro Pop, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock on March 25, 2012
Spring is springing all around us and luckily that means new fresh tunes for our ears. On the Couch contributor, Laura D., has put together a selection of tracks that she has been jamming to over the last couple of weeks. We hope you give it a listen, it just might make your day a tiny bit brighter.
Track List
1. In-Flight Safety – Big White Elephant
2. Calvin Harris – Fell So Close (Radio Edit)
3. The Drums – Days
4. Kurt Vile – Jesus Fever
5. Animal Kingdom – Strange Attractor
6. Little Dragon – Ritual Union
7. Lupe Fiasco – Go Go Gadget Flow
8. Caveman – Thankful
9. Pictureplane – Post Physical
10. Delta Spirit – Trashcan
11. The Naked and Famous – Girls Like You
12. General Fiasco – Dancing with Girls
13. Film School – When I’m Yours
14. Alex Clare – Too Close
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Ting Tings New Album Sounds From Nowheresville
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, New Releases on March 25, 2012
I have been stupid busy this month. With school and spring break cluttering my mind its been hard to sit down and think about music. Luckily spring time is beset with new albums. I’ve been rocking out to the latest from The Ting Tings entitled Sounds From Nowheresville. Just a heads up, its pretty great.
La Sera – Sees The Light
Posted by T. William Gooch in Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie Rock on March 22, 2012
I’m back baby!! Early March is always a very hard time for me because my day job revolves around college basketball and we all know how distracting March Madness can be 
. After a week and a half on the road, my mind is packed full of ideas on artists to write about. So before my head explodes I have to tell you all about La Sera.
Le Sera is a project by Katy Goodman (Vivian Girls, All Saints Day) and she is set to release Sees the Light, a follow-up to last year’s self titled album, on March 27th. Usually “side projects” don’t get past the first album, so that should be a great indication to you that the new work has got to be worth a listen.
New Best Coast Album On The Way!
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Indie Rock, New Releases on March 12, 2012
Good news everyone! One of On The Couch’s favorite bands, Best Coast has a brand spanking new album in the works. The new album, entitled The Only Place, is set to drop on May 14th. Other details are scant. But I was able to get my hands on the official track listing. This is truly something to get excited about.
New Radiohead Songs!
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Indie Rock on March 6, 2012
Every time I hear a new Radiohead song I have a religious awakening. It’s like finding out there really is a Santa Clause. Radiohead has been playing two new songs during their tour for King Of Limbs. No word yet if these new songs, entitled “Identikit” and “Cut a Hole,” will be included in their next album or an EP. Take a listen they sound pretty great. I can’t wait to hear them on an album!
Now Presenting: Love Is Chemicals
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Indie Rock on February 28, 2012
Alright its time to fall into the deep fiery chasm of hipster indie rock. I’ve been going back through my music library and listening and re-listening to numerous bands. I’m sitting back and waiting for numerous albums to drop this spring, in the mean time I’m killing time. This week, I’ve stumbled onto one of my obscure favorites from back in 2008, an album called Song of The Summer Youth Brigade from the awesome band Love Is Chemicals.
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