Kimbra: Vows

November 2nd, 2011 by Locke

This much anticipated debut is quite strikingly sumptuous.

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.

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.

Hard-Fi: Killer Sounds

August 24th, 2011 by Locke — 2 comments

Four long years since we last heard the English dance rock quartet Hard-Fi, and the wait has been worth it.

Foster the People: Torches

August 23rd, 2011 by Locke

Despite blissfully ignoring these guy’s rise to the top of the current music world, I must say they have several of the catchiest songs you’re going to hear this year.

Housse de Racket: Alesia

August 22nd, 2011 by Locke

Housse de Racket’s debut album is above-par French electronic house rock.

Metronomy: The English Riviera

August 18th, 2011 by Locke — 1 comment

It seems to always be a game of catch-up for me and music. Here is a fantastic album from earlier this year.