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The War On Drugs – Red Eyes

Posted on March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 by santiago

Following up their critically-appraised album Slave Ambient in 2011, Philadelphia rockers The War On Drugs released Lost In The Dream earlier this month. Written by the band’s frontman Adam Granduciel on the heels of a breakup, the album tackles themes of loss, isolation, and depression. In the end though, Granduciel ultimately achieves an honest, heartfelt, and hopefully healing record that’s been lauded even more than the last. Stream their single “Red Eyes” below, and if you’re in DC catch them at 930 Club April 18.

Real Estate – Talking Backwards

Posted on March 16, 2014March 16, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

I was really late to the Real Estate train, but I’m thoroughly enjoying this song from their latest LP, Atlas released earlier this month. The New Jersey based band have received steady praise for their signature blend of hazy suburban indie rock. Take a listen to their single “Talking Backwards” and check out their tour schedule below. DC folk can catch them at 930 Club April 2nd.

https://soundcloud.com/real-estate-the-band/talking-backwards-1

Upcoming Tour Dates:

3/19 Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
3/20 Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
3/21 South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
3/22 Montreal, Quebec – II Motore
3/23 Toronto, Ontario – The Opera House
3/25 Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
3/26 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
3/27 Chicago, IL – Metro
3/28 St Louis, MO – Firebird
3/29 Nashville, TN – Exit/In
3/31 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
4/01 Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
4/02 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
4/03 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
4/05 New York, NY – Webster Hall
4/10 Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
5/23 Manchester, UK – Dot to Dot Festival
5/24 Bristol, UK – Dot to Dot Festival
5/25 Nottingham, UK – Dot to Dot Festival
5/26 Glasgow, UK – The Classic Grand
5/27 Dublin, Ireland – The Classic Grand
5/29 Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound Festival
6/2 Paris, France – Trabendo
6/3 Brussels, Belgium – Botanique – Rotande
6/4 Hamburg, Germany – Indra
6/5 Copenhagen, Denmark – Wasn’t Born To Follow Festival
6/12 – 6/15 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Festival
8/14 – 8/17 Wales, UK – Green Man Festival

The Preatures – Is This How You Feel?

Posted on March 6, 2014April 26, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Australian band The Preatures burst onto the scene last year in a powerful way with their second EP, Is This How You Feel. Fronted by Isabella Manfredi — whose vocal chops channel the likes of Stevie Nicks — the Preatures’ sound is referential to the rhythmic and tightly-sequenced pop of the 80s that seems to be making a comeback these days (much to my delight).

Take a listen to their ridiculously infectious, feel-good title track below. They’ll be playing a couple of shows in NYC this week, before hitting up SXSW the next and continuing the festival circuit with Coachella and Bonnaroo. AND — to let my DC friends in on a little secret — they’ll be opening for the as-of-yet-unannounced MS MR show at 930 Club in June!!

Kings of Leon – Wait For Me

Posted on August 22, 2013August 21, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

“Wait For Me” is the second single off Kings of Leon’s forthcoming album, Mechanical Bull. Taking it down a notch after the fast-paced first track “Supersoaker,” their follow-up is a simple but affective number that KOL fans are sure to appreciate.

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

Posted on August 7, 2013September 16, 2015 by poetryinanemptycokecan

I remember when the Arctic Monkeys first arrived on the scene in 2006. I was living in France at the time, and I believe the sun was actually setting as the song “When the Sun Goes Down” filled my ears. From that point on, a certain romance* for the group’s effervescent spirit (*and clever song titles) had been seeded.

That’s why it’s acutely exciting that the group is set to release their fifth studio album, AM next month on September 9th. Stream their new single “Do I Wanna Know?” below, and check out the video of an older classic if you’re feeling nostalgic.

Kings of Leon – Supersoaker

Posted on July 23, 2013August 21, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

After a two year hiatus, the kings of indie rock (aka KOL) are back! Last week the Oklahoma-bred brothers debuted the first single off their forthcoming album, Mechanical Bull — slated for a September 24th release. Stream the all at once sentimental and feel-good single of the summer, “Supersoaker” below.

Kings of Leon will be performing a benefit concert tonight in Oklahoma City (at the Thunderdome!) with The Flaming Lips to help raise money for the recent tornado victims.

Atlas Genius – Trojans

Posted on May 19, 2013May 19, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Australia is constantly churning out great indie groups, and Atlas Genius is no exception. They released their debut LP When It Was Now a couple months back, and just last week put out a cover of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” that elevates the original. (Truth be told, I’m not a huge fan of the original, but I dig their acoustic rendition. Hoping DP has more to offer on their new album that releases next week).

If you’re not already familiar, sample the group’s genius with the infectious tracks “Trojans” and “Symptoms” below.

And for another great cover of the XX, go here.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

5/20 Soho Restaurant and Music Club Santa Barbara, CA
5/22 Harlow’s Sacramento, CA
5/24 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR
5/25 Sasquatch Festival Quincy, WA
5/26 Venue Vancouver, Canada
5/29 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
5/31 Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
6/1 The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
6/4 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN
6/6 Deluxe at Old National Centre Indianapolis, IN
6/7 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
6/9 3rd & Lindley Nashville, TN
6/11 The Norva Norfolk, VA
6/12 The Canal Club Richmond, VA
6/14 Bayou Cafe Albany, NY
6/15 The Sinclair Cambridge, MA
6/17 Met Cafe Providence, RI
6/18 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
6/19 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
6/20 Wolf Den Uncasville, CT
6/21 Firefly Music Festival Dover, DE
6/23 The Opera House Toronto, Canada
6/24 Shelter Detroit, MI
6/27 Summerfest Milwaukee, WI
7/6 Kelowna’s Waterfront Park Vancouver, Canada
7/10 Ottawa Blues Festival Ottawa, Canada
7/13 Bunbury Music Fest Cincinnati, OH
8/2 Lollapalooza Chicago, IL
8/44 Osheaga Music and Arts Festival Montreal, Canada
9/20 91X Fest San Diego, CA

The 1975 – The City

Posted on April 29, 2013April 30, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

New British band The 1975 have been hard at work recently, having released three EP’s to date with their fourth, IV out on May 20th. I’ve been meaning to share the delectable track “Chocolate” from their latest EP Music for Cars for some time, however it was their sexy new video for “The City” that finally impelled me to pull the trigger on the post. Props to the artistic director as the vid features some stunning overlaid shots of the urban cityscape.

Also in the works is the group’s first full length album, which will be co-produced by Mike Crossey, the producer behind the Arctic Monkeys, Foals, and Ben Howard. The 1975 is getting ready to kick off a US tour with headliner The Neighbourhood — in my hometown of Tulsa no less (huzzah!) — on June 4th. More tour dates listed below.

The 1975 w/ The Neighbourhood Tour Dates:
6/4 – Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard
6/5 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
6/7 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
6/8 – Austin, TX @ Antones
6/11 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
6/12 – St. Petersburg, FL @ The Local 662
6/14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
6/15 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
6/17 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
6/18 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
6/19 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
6/22 – Rochester, NY @ Main Street Armory
6/23 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Showcase
6/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
6/26 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
7/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour (headlining)
7/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop (headlining)

The Neighbourhood – Alleyways

Posted on April 21, 2013December 30, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

The Neighbourhood is a new alt-pop group out of California that has been embraced by the indiesphere after releasing a succession of singles in anticipation of their April 23rd drop of debut LP, I Love You.

And while I’m not sure I would requite the album’s sentiment, I am wildly in-like with their song “Alleyways” (shit gets real at 0:52 in the bridge). If you’re intrigued and want to hear more, the album can be streamed in its entirety via Rolling Stone here.

*Update: The Neighbourhood will be embarking on a US tour with The 1975 June 4th!