If you’re not already listening to Phoenix, you should be. It’s as simple as that. From Parisian suburb Versailles, the very same community that produced legendary electro bands Daft Punk and Air, Phoenix’s effortlessly upbeat pop-electro-rock is captivating from the first second of any of their albums. More
Coming together to form We Have Band after each quitting their job at label EMI, Thomas, Dede and Darren have the kind of back story you couldn’t write in today’s music climate of failing majors. Locking themselves away early last year to concentrate solely on their music, the three-piece, in which Thomas and Dede are also married, embarked on their new career with more than a handful of wonderful tracks to make up for a relative inexperience on stage. Soon gathering a lot of early buzz after non-stop shows across London’s club nights and late last year being featured on Kitsuné’s Maison Compilations and releasing single ‘Oh’ on trendy indie label 50 Bones, the future is looking very bright. More
After being selected a Beck’s new live guitarist, Jessica Dobson’s has at last got back on track. As we revealed in our recent issue 18 feature on the talented Long Beacher, Dobson was signed up to a major a few years back before a couple of failed album attempts later, they went their own ways. More
Alongside neighbours in Costa Mesa, The Japanese Motors, Tijuana Panthers are filling in for the Strokes while the New Yorkers take time off. The Panthers bright, sparky and jerky indie rock feels refreshing as the underground music scene has headed towards electro. More
Check some of Manchester Orchestra’s music. Theyre not exactly brand new or Brand New, but they certainly have some talent. An American band that has established themselves in the indie scene across the world with 2 EPs released so far; I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child and Let My Pride Be What’s Left Behind. Pay attention to the piano inclusion in each of their songs, and their grunge influenced, tension-y lyrics and stay mindful of some Pompeii and The New Frontiers comparisons.
You can listen to more Manchester Orchestra here.
Electro-pop in the UK is shaping up to be Little Boots and La Roux’s year but Brooklyn duo Telepathe might just prove to be the surprise success that break into the mainstream. Releasing their fantastic debut album ‘Dance Mother’ back in January, their style is reminiscent of the aforementioned, La Roux, but with the vocals tamed a little, in a good way. More
Recently embarking on a vast tour with perfect fit Friendly Fires, Hockey’s lo-fi electronica harbours the song make-up of rock music to mix genre’s with ease. Their early releases created a tidal wave of hype, and after breakthrough performances at SXSW and recently Camden Crawl, are taking their fame out of America and across the world. New single ‘Too Fake’ is their best track to date, but there’s a lot more to come when their album hits later this year.
You can listen to more Hockey here.
After their stunning debut album ‘Fort Nightly’ a couple of years ago, indie rock six-piece White Rabbits are at last on the verge of releasing sophomore record ‘It’s Frightening’. Sounding a little more diverse, edging between The Decemberists and Arcade Fire. With the video for their first single off ‘It’s Frightening’ still in the works, here are the band performing live on Letterman a couple of years ago.
‘It’s Frightening’ is out 19th May on TBD Records, and you can listen to more White Rabbits here.
By now, Delta Spirit shouldn’t need an introduction. They graced our cover for issue 19, we’ve interviewed them a couple of time, and they’re one of the major buzz bands in America right now, and don’t expect that to end any time soon.
After jetting back to the States following a hugely successful European tour, the LA quintet had planned to take a few weeks off, write a new album, and return to the road in the fall after a few festival appearances. But the lie-ins are going to have to wait or the moment. Signed on to support The Shins for their upcoming North American tour, starting this Saturday, including huge, already sold out shows at the likes of Terminal 5, NYC. Following the success debut album ‘Ode To Sunshine’, the band have also been hard at work in front of the camera, and recently completed the video for ‘People C’Mon’. And it’s amazing.
Listen to more Delta Spirit here.
When we’re planning our DJ sets, there are a few tracks that make the list before any others. We’ll also slot in something by The Cribs, ‘My Delirium’ by Ladyhawke, ‘Elvis’ by These New Puritans and a track by Mystery Jets. Recently we added another band to our ‘must-haves’, only unlike the others, they’re yet to break their own country, never mind make a name for themselves in the UK. More
