Grouplove: Never Trust a Happy Song

February 8th, 2012 by Locke

I said “addicting” three times quickly into a mirror while spinning around and out popped these guys and gal.

Nada Surf: The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy

January 16th, 2012 by Locke

The “popular” (sorry...) New York alternative indie rock trio return with a 7th LP. Hard to believe how long I’ve been listening to them.

The Big Pink: Future This

January 15th, 2012 by Locke

An old-fashioned synth-pop duo with added guitar scuzz, sub-bass growls, dance-along beats, and caffeinated energy.

M83: Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming

October 15th, 2011 by Locke

M83 proves once again that, without a doubt, music is art.

Capital Cities: Capital Cities (EP)

October 7th, 2011 by Locke — 2 comments

Catchy choruses, electro-infused synths, and blaring trumpets highlight this debut EP.

The Amplifetes: The Amplifetes

September 28th, 2011 by Locke — 2 comments

It is nice to hear some of that good ol’ fashioned indie dance rock. We don’t get enough of it these days.

Ohbijou: Metal Meets

September 26th, 2011 by Locke

Soft and loud. Sweet and sour. Boys and girls. Together and broken… Sometimes violins, sometimes organs. Ohbijou plays music to swell your heart.

The Rapture: In the Grace of Your Love

September 1st, 2011 by Locke — 1 comment

Dusky, perceptive, and full of good hooks, The Rapture are back with their fourth LP.