Download Two New Arcade Fire Songs

There was chatter around the internet yesterday of a new Arcade Fire song.  A few weeks ago the band’s website teased us with a mysterious banner presenting “The Suburbs” which was quickly taken down.  A short time later, a snippet of a new song played on the site, and a new single was hinted at.  [...]

Pics and Video From Our Recent Bowerbirds Show At The High Noon Saloon

As just about anyone who populated the High Noon Saloon last Sunday night can attest, the sweetly soulful, mellow sounds of Bowerbirds in a live setting are nothing short of spectacular.  The North Carolina-based indie folk headliners were not, however, the only band who successfully mesmerized the eager ears of the audience.  Performances by opening [...]

Free MP3 Download: Bowerbirds’ “Northern Lights”

“I don’t need from you a waterfall of careless praise/And I don’t need a trophy for all the games I played/But all I want is your eyes…” This gorgeous, heartfelt song was one of my personal favorites from 2009, and it’s yours to download and enjoy free of charge. If you’re jonesin’ to see these [...]

Download Fool’s Gold Live Studio Session From Seattle’s KEXP

You may remember these guys from the Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros show late last year.  This wickedly fun Afropop indie band recently recorded a live studio session for Seattle’s KEXP for your listening pleasure.  Take a listen here, and check out their sun-soaked video for “Surprise Hotel” below. (FYI: If you dig Fool’s [...]

Listen To Laura Veirs’ New Album Online

“This is a vivid song cycle that’s part ecstasy, part sadness, and unfailingly lovely.” –Rob Hughes, Uncut NPR is currently streaming Laura Veirs’ latest release, July Flame, in its entirety.  Click here to listen. If you like what you hear, you better scoop up your tickets (they’re only 10 bucks) to Laura’s Madison show with [...]