All posts from 26 July 2007

What do you do when you record 58 songs in a year and release them on one EP per month? Re-record a few of the best tracks and put out a proper album, naturally. That is the gameplan for Brooklyn’s Bishop Allen, which is neither a man nor a bishop, but an indie-rock outfit led […]

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It’s a long time coming, but the second album from California power-poppers Rooney (led by Robert–brother of Jason–Schwartzman) finally arrived in stores last week. While some critics found the Weezer-esque tunes perfect summer music, others wouldn’t have enjoyed the album in any season or weather conditions.
Find out whether Rooney’s new album is calling you in […]

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Euros Childs
The former Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci frontman will release his third solo album in two years, “The Miracle Inn,” on August 27th in the UK and October 23rd in the US.
“Heavy Metal Box”
Due October 2nd, Rhino’s nicely packaged heavy metal box set will include 70 songs (from 1968 to 1991) on four discs. View […]

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NME reports that Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Na Na frontman Sean Tillman), Adam Green (ex-Moldy Peaches), and Jamie Reynolds (Klaxons) are forming what will no doubt be a joke-rock supergroup. Called Mumps, the new band is apparently inspired by Harry Nilsson.
Speaking of Jamie Reynolds, the bassist broke his leg after jumping off a stage […]

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