Stereo Subversion

The Rocket Summer goes independent after major label success

Matt Conner — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:27:45 +0000

Right now, Bryce Avary is opening for Switchfoot — giving both fan bases a treat they’ve been requesting for some time. However, such opportunities to simply whet the appetite of a crowd are few and far between…

Vol. 1 shows Young Man seeking a definable voice

Ed Morales — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:20 +0000

Colin Caulfield can cover a song as well as anyone – his breadth of adaptations dot YouTube like colors in a Seurat painting, vibrant and warm. Whether it be David Bowie, Panda Bear, Ariel Pink or The…

LISTEN: Permanent Collection’s New Single “It’s Alright”

Darcy McLaughlin — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:16:03 +0000

It’s almost summer, which means it’s the best time of the year to crank up the fuzzed out shoegaze. San Francisco’sPermanent Collection have released their first single from their upcoming album Newly Wed Nearly Dead. Out on…

Braid Announce Summer Tour Dates

Darcy McLaughlin — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:53:19 +0000

Braid officially broke up in 1999, and over ten years later the Champaign Illinois band decided to fully reunite. Known best for their cult classic Frame & Canvas, Braid were a major part of the 90′s emo rock…

Father John Misty Announces Summer Tour Dates

Matt Conner — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:12:31 +0000

By now it’s no secret that Josh Tillman has stepped aside from his duties as the drummer for Fleet Foxes to form his own outfit, Father John Misty. With a new fantastic album (Fear Fun) and tour…

LISTEN: Capitol 6 Release New Single ‘Cold Ride’

Matt Conner — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:03:26 +0000

The compelling psych rock sounds of Capitol 6 deserve to be heard, so we’re here to offer you a new track from the band’s upcoming album, Pretty Lost. “Cold Ride” is the new track and you can…

Gold Panda Announces New 7-inch ‘Mountain/Financial District’

Matt Conner — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Gold Panda has announced the release of a new 7″ with the tracks “Mountain” and “Financial District” that finally gives fans new material after the tremendous success of 2010′s Lucky Shiner. Gold Panda Summer Tour Dates 05.27 Detroit,…

Elizabeth Cook To Appear On David Letterman On June 13

Matt Conner — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:02:23 +0000

If you missed the incredible power and presence of Welder, Elizabeth Cook‘s last album, then you can still catch it in its live form coming out to several cities this summer as well as The Late Show…

Explosions In The Sky Debuts Vid For ‘Postcard From 1952′

Matt Conner — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:52:50 +0000

As Explosions in the Sky continue to promote their Take Care, Take Care, Take Care... release, the post-rock legends have also released a new video for the track “Postcard from 1952.” From the band’s release, “Directed by…

Goes Cube Join DV8 Bowling Pro Staff

Darcy McLaughlin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:05:46 +0000

Most fans fear the day that their favorite band sells out to the man, trying to cash in on their music and fame instead of maintaining artistic integrity. Appearing in commercials hawking products, it’s every music fan’s…