Tag Archives: Band of Horses

In Stores Now 6/13

By Janice Headley | Published: June 13, 2016

Nashville band Diarrhea Planet get this week’s gold star with their third LP, Turn To Gold. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes the album “features a bigger, more polished sound for their hook-filled blend of punkish power-pop and epic hard rock, along with crisper, more sophisticated songs with monster guitar riffs, punchy rhythms, exuberant harmoniesRead more…

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Tuesday Music News

By Britta Plyler | Published: June 7, 2016

Sleigh Bells go for broke on their new song “Rule Number One.” This is the first we’ve heard from the noise pop duo since last year’s single “Champions of Unrestricted Beauty.” Their last full-length, Bitter Rivals, dropped in 2013, so let’s hope this means there’s a new album in the works. [Pitchfork]

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TV Eye: Week of 6/6

By KEXP | Published: June 6, 2016

KEXP has our TV eye set for this week in late night television. Set your DVR, TiVo, or just drink some coffee to stay awake for these musical guest performances on your favorite talk shows. Here are the highlights: Monday, June 6th: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Death Cab for Cutie The Late LateRead more…

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Friday Music News

By Britta Plyler | Published: May 20, 2016

Classixx, the duo of L.A. producers Tyler Blake and Michael David, have shared their new collaboration with Passion Pit, called, “Safe Inside.” Their upcoming album Faraway Reach on June 3, and it’ll have contributions from T-Pain, How to Dress Well, and many more. [Pitchfork]

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Thursday Music News

By Janice Headley | Published: May 19, 2016

Sub Pop Records artist Kyle Craft gets dolled up in the video for “Eye of a Hurricane,” a single from his debut Dolls of Highland. Craft explains the concept via a press release: “One of my roommates had his annual drag birthday get together and it seemed like the story would sort of write itselfRead more…

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TV Eye: Week of 5/16

By KEXP | Published: May 16, 2016

KEXP has our TV eye set for this week in late night television. Set your DVR, TiVo, or just drink some coffee to stay awake for these musical guest performances on your favorite talk shows. Here are the highlights: Monday, May 16th: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: The Kills (R) Last Call with CarsonRead more…

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Monday Music News

By Janice Headley | Published: May 9, 2016

Electropop pixie Grimes delivers another eye-popping video from her most recent full-length, Art Angels, out now on 4AD. Watch the clip for “California” directed by Grimes herself and her brother, Mac. Watch out for cameo appearances from Purity Ring’s Megan James, HANA, Born Gold, model Eric Cheng, and Mac, too. [Consequence of Sound]

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Monday Music News

By Janice Headley | Published: April 25, 2016

From Rihanna to Springsteen to LCD Soundsystem to Smashing Pumpkins to — well, you get the idea — everyone paid tribute to music legend Prince over the weekend. One of the more poignant performances came from fellow Minneapolis musician Bob Mould, who took the stage with reunited Twin Cities punks Suicide Commandos at the legendaryRead more…

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Wednesday Music News

By Janice Headley | Published: June 24, 2015

Has it really been 20 years? Scottish post-punk band Mogwai celebrate two decades as a band with the retrospective collection Central Belters, a box set of hits and rarities available as a three-CD or six-LP. As an example of the goods, today they share a video for an 18-year-old track “Helicon 1″ (aka “New PathsRead more…

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Monday Music News

By Janice Headley | Published: February 23, 2015

Local faves Death Cab for Cutie share another track from their upcoming release, Kintsugi, their first new full-length without founding member Chris Walla. Stream the album’s opening track “No Room In Frame” below. Kintsugi hits stores March 31st via Atlantic, and the boys play two nights at The Paramount, Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, OctoberRead more…

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