More stuff from our random instrumental Monday posts. This is a collaboration between Gargle and Bosques de Mi Mente. From the press release, “Bosquesde mi Mente is a Spanish contemporary classical composer, that has been creating minimalist piano pieces over...
We have something new for you out of Manchester, England. The band are called Patterns, which is what my sweaters severely lack. Patterns will release their album Waking Lines on January 6. The track features is This Haze, which is...
Here’s a refreshing take on 60s rock by a Swedish band. And here I thought Swedish artists only made stunning pop gems. The band are The Movements and they hail from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band are releasing their new album,...
New stuff from Tennis. The duo are following up their Black Keys’ Patrick Carney-produced Young & Old album from last year with the Small Sound EP. Production work now falls to Richard Swift, who has helped with The Shins and...
Some cool and interesting stuff here. Bryce Dessner (of The National fame) has teamed with the Kronos Quartet – the team responsible for that super popular piece of modern classical music (Lux Aeterna) that first appeared in the film Requiem...
So the Killers have been around for 10 years – how about that? To celebrate, they are releasing a daily calendar a compilation called Direct Hits, which sounds like a cheesy album that you would order through an infomercial. It’ll...
Those Aussie movers and shakers Cut Copy are back to make you move and shake. After releasing a track at six locations globally (sadly, I didn’t make it to Mexico City or Detroit), the single is now available on this...
More good stuff from our random yet fortuitous discovery, Mt. Wolf. After being blown away by their live show, I have been paying attention to all of their excellent releases, such as their Hypolight EP and even their Usher cover...
Stars are about to embark on a fall tour. In celebration of this grinding process, the band are releasing a new 7″ (or 17.8 cm for those metric lovers). The vinyl features Wishful as an A-Side, and The Light as...
Boreal Sons are following up their 2010 EP with their debut album, Threadbare. It’s out on October 1 and contains the tracks Sparks, which is something my dates never experience with me. The Calgary band have a mellow sound, with...
There’s so many terrible puns I could write about the artist Gambles. But you don’t come here for my puns (note: if you say you do, I would be your new bestie). Gambles is about to release his debut album,...
God is an Astronaut will release a new album called Origins. The instrumental rock band have a driving and layered track off of this album called Spiral Code. For fans of the band, the feel of the song is nothing...
We just saw Scottish indie rockers Frightened Rabbit play an excellent set at Osheaga, complete with great stage banter. We also have an interview lined up with the band, so keep an eye out for that. Something else you should...
Listen up PHMers! I have a great, catchy little piece of music I want to share with you. You are gonna like this one. London indie-rockers Yuck have announced a new album and dropped a new tune called Middle Sea...
I know Pete is a fan of the band Great Lake Swimmers, so I was compelled to tell you all about a new solo album from the group’s frontman, Tony Dekker (via exclaim.ca) The new album, called Prayer of the...
