Reptar – Sebastian – Music Stream July 1, 2012 Athens, GA’s bright and shiny college rock is alive and well with enthusiastic indie kids like Reptar.
Hot Water Music – State of Grace – Music Stream July 1, 2012 Nearly 20 years in and Hot Water Music still knows how to roll up their sleeves and grind out some punk-flavored rock with the best of them.
We Are The Ocean – What It Feels Like – Music Stream April 15, 2012 “What It Feels Like” has a big, bulletproof chorus, the kind of stuff that has won the band a loyal following in the UK.
Tony Sly – Devonshire and Crown – Music Stream April 15, 2012 No Use For A Name’s Tony Sly is a staple of the punk scene, and you get a more intimate look at the singer-songwriter on “Devonshire and Crown.”
Thrice – Yellow Belly – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Thrice is no stranger to success, and their evolving sound was a big part of the rock scene of the past decade.
Torche – Kicking – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Critical darlings Torche find a way to both sound incredibly heavy and sound like Foo Fighters. No complaints here.
The Menzingers – Gates – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Why anyone would abandon a ska-punk band named Bob and the Sagets will remain an eternal mystery. Members joined with some other dudes to form The Menzingers.
Simon Spire – No Solid Ground – Music Stream April 15, 2012 New Zealand’s Simon Spire brings the wide-eyed pop on the No Solid Ground EP. Like Death Cab for Cutie without any of the frowns.
Shearwater – You As You Were – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Shearwater channel Richard Thompson on “You As You Were,” although that comparison applies to vocals only, as they prefer piano to guitar sounds.
School of Seven Bells – Lafaye – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Get an earful of Alejandra Deheza’s ethereal vocals snuggling up against Ladytron-style synths and realize this band has cool to spare.