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Vid Pick: Sleigh Bells “Comeback Kid”

By Kevin posted January 24, 2012 at 16:22 Indies And The Underground

Sleigh Bells have unveiled their latest clip for the thunderously catchy jam “Comeback Kid.” The weirdest images are singer Alexis Krauss jumping up and down on a bed in a red bathrobe, holding a gun and a slo-mo fist pump in a grocery store at the video’s end. Plently of dancing, lounging by the pool and an awesome Nirvana shirt crops up in between. Watch after the jump. Continue...
Blues Legend Etta James Dies At 73

By Kevin posted January 20, 2012 at 16:19 Indies And The Underground

Blues and soul icon Etta James, whose powerful, earthy voice created R&B classics like “I’d Rather Go Blind,” “Something’s Got A Hold On Me,” and the wedding staple “At Last,” has died. She was 73. Continue...
Artist Profile: Ticktockman

By Kevin posted January 18, 2012 at 20:35 Indies And The Underground

Seattle-based band Ticktockman are on a mission: to bring the super heavy, challenging but super catchy rock of their city’s forefathers back to mainstream ears. As the band themselves say, “the aggressiveness of our sound is inspired by the frustration of what’s popular in our region today. We want to bring loud music back to Seattle and make the younger generation feel alive through that sound.” Continue...
Santigold Releases “Big Mouth” Video and Single

By Kevin posted January 18, 2012 at 19:41 Indies And The Underground

Back after a years-long hiatus, Santigold is determined to make 2012 hers. Two sold out hometown shows at Music Hall of Williamsburg got the ball rolling, now the unveiling of the single and video the track “Big Mouth” is the next step. Continue...
Opinion: Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life

By Harris posted January 18, 2012 at 17:39 Truth About Music

Every once in a while, a television relationship comes along that is too perfect. You think to yourself, while curled up in front of your iPhone, that these guys (or girls) can’t possibly have this type of chemistry. In fact, it is hard to imagine some of these characters having relationships that didn’t involve their significant television other. Without further adue, here’s our list of the Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life. Continue...
Sleigh Bells Share Favorite New Track ‘Comeback Kid’

By Kevin posted January 16, 2012 at 14:44 Indies And The Underground

Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells have released another track from their upcoming album Reign of Terror, slated for release on February 21, the super guitar heavy and super poppy “Comeback Kid.” Get an earful after the jump. Continue...
The Chemical Brothers ‘Don’t Think’ Concert Coming To Theaters In February

By Kevin posted January 16, 2012 at 14:19 Indies And The Underground

Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers The Chemical Brothers are bringing their hotly anticipated concert event The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think to select movie theaters nationwide for a one night only event in February. Continue...
The Rapture Unveils ‘Sail Away’ EP, Announces Coachella Dates

By Kevin posted January 16, 2012 at 13:53 Indies And The Underground

The Rapture is following up their critically acclaimed comeback In The Grace Of Your Love with a remix EP for “Sail Away,” which features reworkings of the track by Cut Copy, Cosmic Kids and Aeroplane. Continue...
WATCH: Making Of Jade Alston’s ‘Single On A Saturday Night’

By Kevin posted January 11, 2012 at 18:46 Indies And The Underground

Up-and-coming Philly R&B diva Jade Alston is giving fans a peek inside her world with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her Single On A Saturday Night mixtape. Continue...
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Release “Heart Attack” Video, Plan US Tour

By Kevin posted January 11, 2012 at 18:23 Indies And The Underground

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour are gearing up for the release of their album Out Of Frequency by unveiling a new video for their single “Heart Attack.” Continue...