Omar gives us an unexpected surprise! A new solo album from the musical magician that is Omar Rodriguez Lopez can be purchased now. A little more details over at Sargent House. BUY IT NOW!!!
Under The Needle: May 16-31
Radar Eyes — S/T
Radar Eyes’ Label Page
Hozac Records
We featured this band back on 4/26 and loved the track so much we had to order it. That was not a regrettable decision because the entire album is top notch. I like how Hozac Records describes the band:
“Radar Eyes encompass a sound that’s familiar, yet revealing, driving neurotic, icy 12-string guitar lines over heavenly blocks of perfectly contained noise and rhythm, bound by a untamed spirit that hovers on the brink of explosion, creating an irresistible tension all but lost in most modern music”
Make sure to purchase Radar Eyes on vinyl (best suited format) —> Radar Eyes – S/T
Beach House — Bloom
beachhousebaltimore.com
Sub Pop
Beach House are veterans when it comes to making beautiful tunes. There most recent effort, Bloom, is beautiful and massive. It is an early contender for a lot of people when it comes to album of the year and I highly suggest that everyone gives it a listen. Here is their single “Lazuli”. Make sure to purchase this record over here —> Beach House – Bloom
Lone — Galaxy Garden
Lone’s Facebook Page
R&S Records
If you are into electronic music at all, this album is essential. It is straight up groovin’. Lone is UK producer Matt Cutler. You need this and you know it. I hate sending people to Amazon but you need to go buy this album —> Lone – Galaxy Garden. The track “Crystal Caverns 1991″ is below.
Marriages — Kitsune
marriagesband.com
Sargent House
Another amazing album from Sargent House? Why would I even doubt it. Marriages will deliver an intense and heavy experience to the listener. It clocks at under 30 minutes and will leave you wanting more. Much more. I really like how Alarm puts it:
“One might compare the sound to PJ Harvey teaming up with Tool in 1995 to cover Mazzy Star — but you should skip comparison entirely, as Marriages isn’t quite like anything else”
Make sure to pickup their album from their bandcamp as soon as you are done reading this sentence.
Black Whales – “Vietnam”
Seattle’s Black Whales have released a new track “Vietman” today. Make sure and support this hardworking group. Also, you better be ready for their killer set they will be putting on at the Gorge next weekend. Sasquatch is next weekend….oh my god I am freaking out with excitement.
WAZU
When I first heard this band I thought their name was referring to the great Palouse. Turns out I was wrong, it is actually an Australian/American glam/grunge/electronica/new wave duo based in New York City by way of Sydney. This duo released an EP in January 2012 and you can pick it up via bandcamp below.
Learn more about the band over at The Musebox
Alcoholic Faith Mission – “Legacy”
Alcoholic Faith Mission are a Danish sextet and have just released their album “Ask Me This”. The video for their track “Legacy” is below. I really enjoyed this video. What kind of burial/funeral would you want to have? I pick the space burial myself.
Make sure to catch them on their first national headlining tour. They will be playing in Seattle @ The Comet on Saturday May 12th.
*Video Produced by Paul Ohmert and directed by Bryn Chainey
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