Indie

Phoenix – “Entertainment”

Phoenix released the first single from their upcoming album Bankrupt! on BBC Radio 1 today. “Entertainment” is a great track, and the upbeat indie sound is what we’ve come to expect from Phoenix. Bankrupt! is due out April 23rd.

James Blake- “Retrograde”

English electronic artist James Blake premiered a new single, “Retrograde”, on BBC Radio 1 today. Definitely a very strong release by James Blake, with his classic experimental style still clearly evident. Blake’s upcoming album Overgrown is due out April 8th. [fap_track id=”16146″ layout=”list” enqueue=”yes” button_enqueue=”no”]

Up & Coming: Old Best Friend

I first heard Old Best Friend a couple of days ago when I saw Mike Comite open up for Company of Thieves and Von Grey at Highline Ballroom. Comite is originally from Boston, and is now living in Brooklyn just writing and performing music. Old Best Friend performed an amazing and memorable set, to the…

Cold War Kids — “Miracle Mile”

The band that I stumbled upon in 2009 from the iTunes free download of the week is back with a new offering entitled “Miracle Mile.” The indie rock band does not disappoint on their refreshing new single.

A welcoming piano intro with backing drums open up Cold War Kids latest single. Lead singer Nathan Willet comes in soon after adding to the feel good vibe of the track with his high energy vocals. I’ll definitely have this song on repeat during the weekend. “Miracle Mile” will reside on Cold War Kids forthcoming album, Dear Miss Lonely Hearts, due out April 2nd.

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Carousel — “Stay Awake”

Indie-pop band, Carousel, released a new single today titled “Stay Away.”  The uplifting beat and relaxed vocals make up for a solid listen.  I spotted the song over on P&P and as a result I am about to check out the rest of their work.  This track definitely made me feel good on this Thursday…

Music Video: M83 “Wait”

The final episode, “Wait”, to the visual collaboration between M83 and Fleur & Manu trilogy dropped today.  “Wait” was the fifth track off M83’s latest album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.  Read what Anthony from M83 had to say about the most recent trilogy below. “I love composing music and making music with pictures in my head, it’s…

Big Boi ft. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram- “Lines”

First I heard Rocky’s opening verse and thought “This is awesome”…. and then I heard indie duo Phantogram come in on the chorus and thought  “This is absolutely amazing”. Being a fan of both indie music and hip-hop makes this song one of coolest things I’ve ever heard. Big Boi’s Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors…