Archive for September, 2010

Watch: ‘Always’ – Junip

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The Swedish alt-post-folk trio find themselves at the Air Guitar World Championships in the video of this song from their coming full-length studio album Fields.

Ozzy Osbourne In India In Feb?

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The godfather of heavy metal may say “Namaste” to India next February. Details inside, featuring “the world’s first lightning-proof MIDI guitar”.

Watch: ‘Being A Dickhead’s Cool’

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Is it? It is. If you’re a dickhead. If you’re not, here’s your daily dose of kvlt.

Review: The Petri Dish Project – Ashutosh Phatak

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Ashutosh Phatak’s sophomore studio effort The Petri Dish Project is leaps and bounds better than his debut . The album features collaborations from five indie scene songstresses, and while this is a refreshing evolution of his sound, one can’t help but feel it would’ve been better had the Blue Frog man not said a word.

Press Charges: Mumbai Mirror

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Mainstream publications in India are often biased, patronising and gramatically incorrect in their coverage of the Indian indie scene. We Press Charges, against today’s Mumbai Mirror.

The Supersonics Explain Breakup

Friday, September 10th, 2010

“Familiarity breeds contempt” explain the Kolkata quartet in a heartfelt message to fans via their Facebook group. Check it out inside.

Review: Rope And Summit EP – Junip

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The precursor to the band’s debut album, the free Rope & Summit EP gives listeners a taste of what to expect from José González’s project Junip.

Marnie Stern Previews New Songs

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The indie guitar diva is gearing up to release her third studio album. We’ve got two new songs from Marnie Stern you need to listen to today.

‘(Love Song For) LDN Town’ – Sonaluna

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Electro acoustic artist Sonaluna’s track ‘(Love Song For) LDN Town’, made at the Red Bull Music Academy, features vivid imagery of the city. Stream it inside.

Watch: ‘Memories’ – Weezer

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The alternative act’s new video for the lead single off Hurley features the cast of the new Jackass movie.

Interview: Junip

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Junip is the project of singer-songwriter José González. We spoke with José and bandmate Tobias Winterkorn about how they came together, concerts that changed their lives, the transition out of hardcore punk, new music revenue models, and the first time they saw a hummingbird.