March 18, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_kzhgvekLn11qb97ja Big Star – “Thirteen” Posted in memory of Alex Chilton, who formed Big Star with Chris Bell after his first band, the Box Tops disbanded. A truly intimate recording featuring the crack in Alex’s voice and the squeak of fingers on strings, from the compilation of their first two records, #1 Record/Radio City. Big… Read more »
March 17, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Broken Bells – “The Mall and Misery” Broken Bells is the combination of James Mercer of the Shins and Danger Mouse, best known for composing one half of Gnarls Barkley (as well as for the mind-blowing Grey Album.) This is from their self-titled debut album, which combines Mercer’s pop sensibilities with Danger Mouse’s production, which… Read more »
March 16, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Rogue Wave – “Permalight” Zach Rogue’s band continues to grow and explore new sonic territory on Rogue Wave’s latest, Permalight. Their brand of melodic indie rock is augmented by electronic touches on this title track. The band started gaining traction with their 2005 release Descended Like Vultures, which led to tours with Spoon and Mates… Read more »
March 15, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Mumford and Sons – “Cousins” (Vampire Weekend Cover) This is what happens when two great things come together, live at the BBC Radio One studios. Keep an eye out for Mumford and Sons on their U.S. tour this summer with The Middle East.
March 10, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Soft Pack – “Down on Loving” The Soft Pack (formerly The Muslims) are an indie rock quartet from San Diego. Their songs are concise, rocking gems that bring back the raw energy of 60’s garage pop. Their self-titled debut (as The Soft Pack) begins with the catchy blast of “C’Mon” and never lets up.… Read more »
March 9, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Midlake – “Core of Nature” Denton’s own Midlake created waves with The Trials of Van Occupanther in 2006, and took their time before releasing this year’s The Courage of Others. Tim Smith’s gentle harmonies roll over clean guitars which echo the sounds of early British folk. Midlake headlines the NX35 festival along with the Flaming… Read more »
March 8, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Middle East – “Blood” This Aussie band re-released this EP, The Recordings of the Middle East, after removing three of the more spacy, post-rock tunes, to give it more “focus”. After opening slots with Grizzly Bear and Doves, the band began to gather more attention, culminating in their appearance at Australia’s Big Day Out… Read more »
March 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Beach House – “Zebra” Beach House is the collaboration of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand. Their last record, Devotion, garnered them critical praise from the likes of Pitchfork Media, while their newest, Teen Dream, continues with the shimmering harmonies and gorgeous guitars and keyboards. Legrand also lent her vocals to Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks”, which… Read more »
March 2, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Miike Snow – “Animal” This is what happens when three Swedish producers (two of whom won a Grammy for Britney Spears’ “Toxic”) get together to make something of their own. Having remixed Kings of Leon, Passion Pit and Vampire Weekend, their brand of soaring electro-pop has garnered a lot of play on KXT 91.7, between… Read more »
March 1, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Dawes – “Love Is All I Am” These soulful California country rockers are redefining the Laurel Canyon sound that once echoed in the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, and many others. Their debut, North Hills, has several singles in rotation here at KXT, including “When My Time Comes” and “My Girl… Read more »
