New Imogen Heap Available Via Stream One Week Early
Recently I mentioned Imogen Heap’s forthcoming new album, Eclipse, which is still a week away from availability. Well, Imogen herself just announced in a tweet that the entire album is available for listening via streaming. I’ve embedded the player below but you can also listen here. Enjoy!
25 Free Tracks from Urban Outfitters
Just noticed that Urban Outfitters has released the 6th incarnation of their LSTN series, a collection of songs from emerging indie artists. This one is comprised of 25 tracks which you can download for free or stream directly from their site. So far, standouts for me are tracks from Talbot Tagora and Lightning Dust, but [...]
New Release from Another Area Band: Megafaun
Durham-based Megafaun is releasing a new album, Gather, Form, & Fly, on Tuesday. I have only heard the track below so far but am looking forward to taking in the whole thing tomorrow. These guys came to the area several years back from Eau Claire, Wisconsin as the band DeYarmund Edison which also included Justin [...]
They Were Apparently Promised Jetpacks
Clearly the winner of this year’s “Best Band Name” among the debuts, We Were Promised Jetpacks just recently released These Four Walls, a collection of emotive, raw, anthemic tunes that belie their frosh status. Definitely qualify for a “Recommended If You Like” description that includes labelmates and fellow countrymen Frightened Rabbit and The Twilight Sad, [...]
Guster to Launch Special Anniversary Tour in Charlotte
Long-time cult favorites Guster have just announced a special 9-date tour to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their breakthrough album, Lost and Gone Forever. Per their website, each night will feature two sets including the album performed in its entirety. Guster gives a great live show so I am sure this will be a [...]