Is the thread title meant to be followed by 'WHERE DID IT COME FROM?' or is it something else?
― if, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 20:32 (twelve years ago) link
It's open to interpretation, but I like the "where did it come from?" idea.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 20:33 (twelve years ago) link
Whelp, we're getting old:http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/11/lincoln_centers_4.html
― Oh shit, that's my bone! (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 4 January 2012 02:54 (twelve years ago) link
Lincoln Center's American Songbook 2012 Season (Thurston Moore, tUnE-yArDs, Bill Callahan, Keren Ann & more)
― Oh shit, that's my bone! (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 4 January 2012 02:55 (twelve years ago) link
Lieutennant Deng? Ugh, fire this guy.
― Oh shit, that's my bone! (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 4 January 2012 03:03 (twelve years ago) link
wait, lol wrong thread
i like the trailer trash tracys record, at the least it is loads more interesting than best coast.
― keythhtyek, Wednesday, 4 January 2012 03:46 (twelve years ago) link
only the deng part was wrong thread, if that's not apparent
― Oh shit, that's my bone! (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 4 January 2012 05:31 (twelve years ago) link
the coppertone 7" on nna from last year really kills
― HOOS steen is it anyway? (Lamp), Monday, 16 January 2012 22:12 (twelve years ago) link
i was all wait i don't remember a coppertone single on not not fun then i realised you said nna
i agree
― virtual gape machine (electricsound), Monday, 16 January 2012 22:15 (twelve years ago) link
liking diagrams (sam genders ex-tunng) album & EP a whole lot
― virtual gape machine (electricsound), Monday, 16 January 2012 22:23 (twelve years ago) link
sounds like tunng
i love love love the siamese twins demo/EP, partic 'ascension' which reminds me of v early velocity girl
― virtual gape machine (electricsound), Monday, 16 January 2012 22:29 (twelve years ago) link
electricsound have you heard the herbcraft record on woodsist?
― HOOS steen is it anyway? (Lamp), Monday, 16 January 2012 23:22 (twelve years ago) link
i have, i didn't really get into it though save for the last track
― virtual gape machine (electricsound), Monday, 16 January 2012 23:34 (twelve years ago) link
n/a at the end of the 2011 thread:
New Cloud Nothings seems good after one listen, a little more aggro than their last one but still catchy.
aggro is good. the drummer sounds pretty sick, too.
― j., Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:01 (twelve years ago) link
albini production is always good for drummers. i still really like that album. not sure what makes them so good when they're doing a pretty standard pop-punk think but whatever it is, it works.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:04 (twelve years ago) link
i dunno either. they seem very contemporary while also obviously 90s-reminiscent. but without the distasteful preciousness or insipidity of marquee indie music of the past 10 years. they actually sound like a rock band.
― j., Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:12 (twelve years ago) link
I think new Cloud Nothings is great, and easily the best thing they've done.
― monster_xero, Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:30 (twelve years ago) link
yeah, it rules
― Z S, Friday, 20 January 2012 03:48 (twelve years ago) link
yeah, sure does *whistles*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prfRH01iG1U
i only just learned of The Magic Theatre album from 2010 which is like first three Scarlet's Well albums with a dash of the bugaloos. very nice. strange, mainly considering it is two from ooberman who were more often than not, not very good.
― keythhtyek, Friday, 20 January 2012 04:16 (twelve years ago) link
The new Bears record is okay, a couple of great songs, sails a bit close to the Shins and Pains Of Being Pure At Heart in places.
― Yeah Yeah Bohney (Craigo Boingo), Friday, 20 January 2012 12:01 (twelve years ago) link
Polica has been releasing great songs that seem to only be getting local acclaim. They have a similar sound to bands like Phantogram or Grimes, but have not gotten as much attention as either
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrgZqMBrzBg
― monster_xero, Thursday, 26 January 2012 19:32 (twelve years ago) link
That Cloud Nothing album is fucking fantastic, just right up my alley.
― jon /via/ chi 2.0, Thursday, 26 January 2012 21:36 (twelve years ago) link
Fun. - "We Are Young" ft. Janelle Monáehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6dMFF_yts
― Bee OK, Saturday, 28 January 2012 03:43 (twelve years ago) link
hear that on KROQ on the way home tonight and is sort of catchy
Like the ramshakle quality to the Cloud Nothings. Doesn't all work, but the short, sharp songs tumbling over each other, none outstaying their welcome, makes for good, fun listening.
The new Sleigh Bells track, "Comeback Kid" is pretty good too. One of their more Lush-esque type songs.
― DavidM, Saturday, 28 January 2012 15:30 (twelve years ago) link
In the long run I think I may prefer last year's Cloud Nothings album but the new one will be an album of the year contender all year.
fun is so much better in theory than in practice - the songs are just not good, especially the melodies - and like the new weezer albums, make those old Format albums seem worse in retrospect. "Tonight we are young"? That's supposed to be a hook?
― skip, Saturday, 28 January 2012 15:46 (twelve years ago) link
ooh ooh there's a new A Place to Bury Strangers ep!
― Johnny Fever, Saturday, 28 January 2012 16:56 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ-QY_rkJLI
― Johnny Fever, Saturday, 28 January 2012 16:58 (twelve years ago) link
Would have had no idea Janelle was even on that Fun song were it not for the video.
― Who wants to see the great Pavarotti sit on a pie? (jer.fairall), Sunday, 29 January 2012 00:45 (twelve years ago) link
Loving the Porcelain Raft album released this week.
― musicfanatic, Monday, 30 January 2012 00:23 (twelve years ago) link
^i've been enjoying their EP a lot so looking forward to the LP
― fitzroy institution (electricsound), Monday, 30 January 2012 00:25 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXjY-6gpr_U&feature=relmfu
love this so gd much
― the parable is the parable of the (Lamp), Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:11 (twelve years ago) link
i really like lots of that album, but felt that partic track to be one of the weaker moments. 'minor keys' is probably the high point of that record for me
― fitzroy institution (electricsound), Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:12 (twelve years ago) link
i was turned off by the singer's delivery for the most part but i think the disaffected and louche way he sings this gives it an ironic twist that really fits w/how sloppy and teenage the whole track is. like hes practically rolling his eyes on the 'uh-ohs' in a really bratty but appealing way
― the parable is the parable of the (Lamp), Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:15 (twelve years ago) link
Saw Big Troubles supporting Ducktails last year, they weren't bad at all.
― two lights crew (seandalai), Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:19 (twelve years ago) link
new beets album is good while sounding exactly like everything else they've ever done. not sure how they can keep recording the same song over and over and keep having it be good.
― congratulations (n/a), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 16:41 (twelve years ago) link
there's a nice new Nada Surf album that sounds just like all the other nice Nada Surf albums, if you're into that sort of thing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkfx4xDs44
― skip, Thursday, 2 February 2012 00:34 (twelve years ago) link
new liechtenstein album is really nice, no departure from the last one so if you liked that you'll like this
― flagsteban postez (electricsound), Thursday, 2 February 2012 03:45 (twelve years ago) link
Man I actually thought the Nada Surf album was boring as fuck and borderline terrible, and I've generally been a fan. The entire album is just like one plodding tempo and never gives you any reason to care.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 2 February 2012 04:34 (twelve years ago) link
i use to be a Nada Surf fan but Lucky did nothing for me, i might seek this one out
― Bee OK, Thursday, 2 February 2012 05:17 (twelve years ago) link
Just came in the post yesterday.
― emil.y, Thursday, 2 February 2012 11:20 (twelve years ago) link
anyone heard of this band called Old Monk? their album is pretty enjoyable, in a steve malkmus poppy prog style. but no jams, all short songs.
― mizzell, Thursday, 2 February 2012 19:37 (twelve years ago) link
lyrics and voice are malkmus-y too.
― mizzell, Thursday, 2 February 2012 19:39 (twelve years ago) link
Liechtenstein album is sweet, judging by the first half. Had forgotten what a doozy of a track 'Meantime' is. I got the split tape with Twinkle Twinkles as well, really liked one track of theirs.
― Cragenham Craig (Craigo Boingo), Friday, 3 February 2012 11:42 (twelve years ago) link
Heartless Bastards forthcoming LP is streaming on NPR atm. Seems a bit more restrained than 'The Mountain'. Reminds me a little of White Denim 'D'. I do love her voice tho.
― pandemic, Friday, 3 February 2012 12:49 (twelve years ago) link
Damn, I'm snoozing on my Liechtenstein fandom here. A new LP and a split tape? Argh and Discogs lists another CDR as well! *slaps self
― The Eyeball Of Hull (Colonel Poo), Friday, 3 February 2012 12:52 (twelve years ago) link
Caught them live last night, they had a couple of stand-in members including the always-a-pleasure incongruously metal looking drummer. Were very good.
― Cragenham Craig (Craigo Boingo), Friday, 18 May 2012 20:50 (eleven years ago) link
grass widow album their best yet
― hamburglr (electricsound), Thursday, 31 May 2012 05:04 (eleven years ago) link
This would probably fit equally well in the goths thread, but since I started this one I'll put it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuFCgsUh64Q
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 13 June 2012 05:58 (eleven years ago) link
really enjoying the new merchandise LP:
http://katorgaworks.bigcartel.com/product/merchandise-children-of-desire-lphttp://icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-katorga-works-release-merchandise.html
― skip, Wednesday, 13 June 2012 14:27 (eleven years ago) link
new Orca Team album is pretty darn lovely
― tempus fuggerit (electricsound), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 00:44 (eleven years ago) link
if u like indie pop innit
― tempus fuggerit (electricsound), Wednesday, 20 June 2012 00:45 (eleven years ago) link
diiv album quite a bit better than expected, based on the not-as-good-as-beach-fossils singles
― no bongs tomorrow (electricsound), Thursday, 19 July 2012 00:06 (eleven years ago) link
Totally adore Orca Team, had the pleasure of putting on their first UK show and they were extremely good. They combine their influences supremely and Leif has a fantastic voice too.
― Cragenham Craig (Craigo Boingo), Sunday, 22 July 2012 19:20 (eleven years ago) link
I don't like the name, though on Friday I saw Haiku Salut who I'd avoided because I thought their name made them sound like some sort of 'Allo Darlin ukulele fest, but it turns out they're actually great. I feel pretty foolish.
― useless chamber, Monday, 23 July 2012 09:23 (eleven years ago) link
Haiku Salut are lovely. I still have a soft spot for their previous band The Deirdres who I know were way over the twee line for a lot of people. Seeing Haiku Salut on Thursday, have only previously seen them through a church window at Indietracks, looking forward to it hugely.
― Cragenham Craig (Craigo Boingo), Monday, 23 July 2012 23:35 (eleven years ago) link
Ugh, the Dierdres were awful. But yeah, HS seem a lot better. Still holding out for being able to watch a full gig inside the venue before I make up my mind properly...
― emil.y, Monday, 23 July 2012 23:46 (eleven years ago) link
Or, uh, Deirdres.
I had no idea they were the Deirdres, no wonder my twee-senses were tingling.
― useless chamber, Tuesday, 24 July 2012 10:01 (eleven years ago) link
I'm really liking the new Lorn album, 'Ask The Dust'
laid back late night ambient, a little dark in places, a lot smoother than the first one, which I also liked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzzrzGyKo6g
― nicky lo-fi, Tuesday, 24 July 2012 14:10 (eleven years ago) link
HELP, trying to pin down an indie song I heard on local radio saturday morning. kind of highlife/jonny marr-esque guitar riff, chorus is something like "dont try something unless youre careful" (at least thats what it sounds like). im thinking its a well known indie act (thought it was two door cinema club but tis not) as the local station wouldnt play anything too obscure.
― Michael B Higgins (Michael B), Monday, 30 July 2012 13:20 (eleven years ago) link
can't get enough of the asteroid #4/peter daltrey album. gonna be top 3 for the year for sure
― we know about this ---˃ (electricsound), Friday, 10 August 2012 06:16 (eleven years ago) link
no really. his best record since 'tangerine dream'
― we know about this ---˃ (electricsound), Friday, 10 August 2012 10:23 (eleven years ago) link
stagnant pools album is pretty good slackery shoegaze, picked it up on a whim and was pleasantly surprised
― the dilettante escape plan (electricsound), Thursday, 30 August 2012 00:11 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/7283http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17061-swearin/
i like this swearin' record, don't know whether it goes here or in the 'underground' thread.
― j., Thursday, 30 August 2012 00:16 (eleven years ago) link
by the sea's "dream waters" single is utterly beautiful, it's like a lost john head classic
― fuckmeat zydeco (electricsound), Monday, 24 September 2012 22:48 (eleven years ago) link
By The Sea are a treat to watch play as well, btw - there are rather a lot of them and they seem to have one guitarist whose job it is just to go "ding!" every now and again.
― Tim, Tuesday, 25 September 2012 07:57 (eleven years ago) link
the new Chris Cohen record, though not making anything new, is very nice and pleasant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMd9dG4Omqg
― nostormo, Wednesday, 26 September 2012 17:06 (eleven years ago) link
Haven't heard the album yet, but this is sorta perfect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAos9wGIb9c
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Sunday, 30 September 2012 13:52 (eleven years ago) link
The Sweater Girls album is some kind of indiepop perfection! Was just coming here to post to that effect as well. Great to fall in love with a band from the first two 7"s then find the album's better than you hoped for.
― Cragenham Craig (Craigo Boingo), Sunday, 30 September 2012 15:15 (eleven years ago) link
Actually yeah, I wasn't entirely sure about them from the singles but on first listen the album is really really good.
― emil.y, Sunday, 30 September 2012 17:55 (eleven years ago) link
yeah, i dug the 45s but they've cleaned up REALLY well
― adam bandit (electricsound), Sunday, 30 September 2012 23:19 (eleven years ago) link
Outside World tape on night-people is squarely hitting all the right early 90s indie buttons. ace.
― ian curtis e. bear (electricsound), Sunday, 7 October 2012 01:49 (eleven years ago) link
umm hows late 80s is this !?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wcf6iQDWPEo#!
oh, and so is the song.
― mark e, Thursday, 11 October 2012 14:28 (eleven years ago) link
doh ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcf6iQDWPEo
― mark e, Thursday, 11 October 2012 14:29 (eleven years ago) link
Minus the video, that doesn't sound very retro at all. Very Englishy Vampire Weekend imo.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 11 October 2012 15:07 (eleven years ago) link
That is one hell of an ugly band.
― Eyeball Kicks, Friday, 12 October 2012 13:46 (eleven years ago) link
Side 2 of the Sweater Girls LP is amazing!
― skip, Tuesday, 16 October 2012 00:19 (eleven years ago) link
fear of men 7" on too pure is just so. fucking. great. lock for one of the best singles of the year
― bansplain (electricsound), Friday, 19 October 2012 02:45 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7CeqI5kaAE
five new releases from hozac this week, five great power pop / garage records!!
people's temple LP is really really good, games not half bad either (reminds me a lot of the gentlemen jesse lps tho)
― biased gaffe patrol (electricsound), Thursday, 8 November 2012 04:17 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw76b0Onfjw
Liking this Cold Pumas album, good and krauty but in quite a spiky sort of way
― Albert Crampus (NickB), Thursday, 8 November 2012 17:22 (eleven years ago) link
http://soundcloud.com/veronica-falls/teenage
veronica falls still sound like veronica falls (tho somewhat cheerier), fine by me.
― fun facts about human waste (Merdeyeux), Monday, 12 November 2012 17:50 (eleven years ago) link
can't get enough of the new people's temple LP at the moment. it sits somewhere between back from the grave and early flying nun. if that even begins to make sense.
― site nuances (electricsound), Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:32 (eleven years ago) link
The Melodys Echo Chamber album is cracking, like a fuzzier, more rocking Broadcast.
― Michael B Higgins (Michael B), Wednesday, 21 November 2012 17:13 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D1Ft2ZGFjU
Dunno if this is the right place for this, but it's quite lovely.
― Windsor Davies, Wednesday, 21 November 2012 19:04 (eleven years ago) link
There's no Cloud Nothings thread, so I guess I'll post this here: I think Attack on Memory might be my album of the year pick, and I'm trying to come to terms with that since it seems silly to to throw my vote to this inconsequential little faux-punk album in a year that had so many big, important, great albums. But if I'm honest with myself, I listened to Attack on Memory more than any of them, and that might have to be the bar
― Evan R, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 01:19 (eleven years ago) link
FIDLAR - please explain me the hype, cause there's nothing new going on around here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXTc3Choroo
― nostormo, Tuesday, 4 December 2012 18:19 (eleven years ago) link
HOOKS FOR DAYS. I hate everything about this band but the hooks. The hooks are enough.
― alpine static, Tuesday, 4 December 2012 18:22 (eleven years ago) link
granted, Cheap Beer is not their hookiest song
i dunno, man, they just have it, if you ask me
by the sea album meets expectations
luvverly
― site nuances (electricsound), Wednesday, 5 December 2012 00:13 (eleven years ago) link
Finding great stuff so late in the year always throws me off, but this is great stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPVscahD4sI
Indoor Voices : http://indoorvoices.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-ep
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 17 December 2012 06:23 (eleven years ago) link