Jim Ward - My Town - Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores of the Darkness (2011)
- A compilation of 3 EPs, the last of which coincided with this release.
- Former leader of At the Drive-In a great post punk band out of El Paso
- This is about as far from that sound as you can get. Mellow, easy, mostly-acoustic alt country. Think Ryan Adams.
Mikal Cronin - Apathy - Mikal Cronin (2011)
- Solo debut.
- Album is produced by fellow west coaster, Ty Segall.
- Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts.
Bright Eyes – Burn Rubber – Take It Easy, Love Nothing (2004)
- He has also released 2 solo albums and a brand new Bright Eyes album, The Peoples' Key.
- One of the best SXSW shows. 2+ hours, under the super moon, fireworks and $1 tacos!
- Symon Joyner cover.
The Mountain Goats – Lovecraft in Brooklyn – Heretic Pride (2008)
- 7th album of 9.
- Their last, 'All Eternals Deck' , was out in early 2011 and one of the best of the year.
- Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate and powerful vocals.
- Opening for Bright Eyes next Thursday!
- The b-side from their latest single from their latest LP is I Am Very Far.
- These guys are a former best of the U & U top spot holder thanks to their album ‘The Stage Names’
- Lyric-heavy deeply layered building folk rock.
The Gregory Brothers - The Dress Look Nice On You - Seven Swans Re-Imagined (2011)
- Sufjan Steven’s album covered for charity.
- Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy is the most notable name.
The Pieces - Good Question - The Pieces (2003)
- Led by Vess von Rhutenberg.
- Opened for Black Francis
- An Indy singer-songwriter who I've become friends with over the past couple years.
- Was a member of the Zero Boys and the Lemonheads.
Roadside Graves - Double Feature - We Can Take Care of Ourselves (2011)
- Forthcoming 4th album.
- Very well received 3rd album.
- Remind me a good deal of Lucero and their bar room style of rock/southern rock.
Carousels - Carousel - Carousels 4 (2011)
- They have a sound that is part Jesus and Mary Chain, Pulp and a little
- A must Google.
- There is pretty much nothing out there about this band, however there is another band out there with the same name… different style.
Neon Indian - Fallout - Era Extrana (2011)
- Forthcoming album out Sept 13th.
- Brooding synth with a last dance at prom scene from a John Hughes film.
- I really like it for as cheesy and out of place I feel it should be.
- Kind of the same vibe as some of Justin Vernon's work. The quality of the end product transcends all else.
Bartin Memberg - Hammered Enamored - Sills EP (2011)
- Debut EP
- Slower, stripped back track from a set of songs that lean more towards dance/beat-driven pop.
- Reminds me of Menomena and the Cold War Kids track Hospital Beds.
- Stream his entire EP on his BandCamp and then set your own price for it!
Cold War Kids – Hospital Beds – Robbers & Cowards (2007)
- debut full length album from this California
- 3 eps prior to its release
- played last years lollapalooza in Chicago
James Apollo - Happiness - Til Your Feet Bleed (2011)
- Cool Americana
- Really enjoy his tired, raspy voice.
Fair Ohs - Baldessari - Everything Is Dancing (2011)
- Formerly Thee Fair Ohs
- Tropical/Beachy rock from the UK
- Makes me think of Lord Huron.
Jim Ward - The Beginning of the End - Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores of the Darkness (2011)
- A compilation of 3 EPs, the last of which coincided with this release.
- Former leader of At the Drive-In a great post punk band out of El Paso
- This is about as far from that sound as you can get. Mellow, easy, mostly-acoustic alt country. Think Ryan Adams.
NewVillager - Lighthouse - NewVillager (2011)
- One of a couple singles they have out.
- No full length out yet.
- Eclectic dance pop that makes me think of Yeasayer quite a bit.
- 'Rich Doors' was their first single out and a great track as well.
Moonface - Return to the Violence of the Ocean Floor - Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (2011)
- First full length. Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.
- Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.
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