Things Unseen Music - Futurebright Purty melodies and intricate compositions fill this 5-track EP - the only weak spot in here is vocals as they're almost always placed at the very end of the song and don't seem to add much to anything/come off as afterthought (in fact the whole thing probably would've worked better…
The Judas Sprawl - Liquid Sky Intriguing band name and intriguing sounds within (think melange of heavy beats and extra chirpy synths), but somehow it all never coalesces into anything special (the exception being "Anesthesia" which sounds like Aphex Twin b-side circa late 90s). Its a shame too since there's clearly something interesting going on, but most of…
Phil Aiken - Beginner's Luck Not to be confused with Clay Aiken, Phil delivers an EP of ultra-melodic Beatlesque pop/rock - no revelations to be found here, but its well done and enjoyable for what it is. Disregard the title as this does not feel like the work of beginner. Beginner's Luck by Phil Aiken …
Yr. guide to Allston's Rock City finest DIY basement rock-n-roll put together in honor of tonight's Benefest! Vegans - god damn the practice space is hot. Chandeliers -allston, massachusetts-based three-person indie / punk / whatever Flat Swamp - Theo Hartlett playing instruments and singing songs really loudly.For now! Courters - Humping rock'n roll's raw tired leg like it contains…
Tags: Bob Mould, Husker Du Band: Dot Dash! (France) Song: Spoiler Taken from: Retired at 45 If their name wasn't enough of a giveaway (hint: its got something to do with UK art-punks Wire), this French trio plays catchy post-punk in the vein of aforementioned Wire and Mission of Burma. Nothing new here, perhaps,…
More material from recent I Heart Noise comps - Songs I Like To Sing (covers collection) and Boston Not LA Volume 2 ( music from local bands). Enjoy and feel free to pass the link around! Songs I Like To Sing Heinali and Matt Finney covered Candidate (Joy Division) Sean Moore covered God…
