Video: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - "The Nothing Pt. II"
Watch a beekeeper abduct various people and torture them with pie in Lady Lamb the Beekeeper's video for "The Nothing Pt. II." It's a doozy.
Mp3 Pack: Helado Negro, Bad Cop, Twinstar, and more
Download a free mp3 pack of ten whole songs! Our third pack in February features Helado Negro, Bad Cop, Twinstar, VYIE, The Capsules, DaVinci, and more.
Listen up! Born Ruffians - "Needle"
Born Ruffians released a new single from their forthcoming third LP Birthmarks. You can stream "Needle" via Soundcloud here.
Watch Parenthetical Girls perform "Curtains" on a boat
Parenthetical Girls celebrates the release of the Privilege LP through a four-part documentary. The first sees the band performing "Curtains" on a boat.
Vote Japandroids for The Canucks' entrance music
The Vancouver Canucks are looking for some new entrance music, and Japandroids track "The House That Heaven Built" is an option. All you need to do is vote.
Tonight (2.18.13): Eyal Rob discusses Tel Aviv's hip-hop scene
Tonight in Allen Hall catch Israeli hip-hop connoisseur Eyal Rob discussing the fine points of Tel Aviv's urban music scene and its future. The event is open to the public.
This Weekend! Wicked Walls, The Fights, Midas the Crow, and more
This weekend, in Champaign-Urbana, catch shows featuring Wicked Walls, The Fights, Midas the Crow, Umphrey's McGee, Shitz0, The 92s, and more.
Video: Morgan Orion - "Fire in Blood"
CU folkster Morgan Orion released a video for new single "Fire in Blood." That guy actually looks like an angel. Oh, his music is great, too.
Music Video: Maps and Atlases - "Fever"
Maps and Atlases premiered the video for Beware and Be Grateful cut "Fever," in which a sickly man finds a magical, glowing rock, feels better, and dances.
Mp3 Pack: Low, Iceage, LVL UP, and more
An mp3 pack featuring free downloads from Low, Iceage, LVL UP, Lapland, Onward Chariots, Rika, Airstrip, Christina Courtin, Judy Kang, and Loveskills.
Tunes from CU: Shitz0 - Vinegar
Local lo-fi shoegazer Shitz0 finished up a record of long, evolving, ambient anthems which he posted to Bandcamp to stream in its entirety.
Out today: Pissed Jeans, San Fermin, Foals, and more
A rundown of some of the records released on February 12, 2013, including releases from Pissed Jeans, San Fermin, Foals, and more.
Andre Obin announces debut LP
Andre Obin is releasing his debut LP on March 19. You can stream the first single and title track "The Arsonist" here, via Soundcloud.
Listen up! Youth Lagoon - "Mute"
Youth Lagoon released the first single from his forthcoming album, 'Wondrous Bughouse.' You can stream "Mute" here, via Soundcloud.
Listen up! Desaparecidos - "Anonymous" and "The Left is Right"
Conor Oberst-fronted post-hardcore outfit Desaparecidos released two new songs on Rolling Stone. "Anonymous" and "The Left is Right" will be out on a 7".
Weekly Mouthful: Error Records
Wherein Error Records founder Nathan Landolt discusses the label's plans to open an all-ages venue in Champaign, while eating a homemade vegan deepdish pizza.
Video: Liars - "WIXIW"
In Liars' new video for "WIXIW," you can watch a man attempt to perfect a slam dunk, as tribal garb-clad man dances, and people make goofy expressions.
Listen: Young Man – In A Sense
Listen to the lead single "In A Sense" off Young Man's upcoming record.
Watch: The 92s – Full of Tricks Pilot Sessions
Watch the latest Pilot Session from The 92s, performing "Full of Tricks"
Free album! ODESZA - Summer's Gone
Seattle downtempo, synthpop duo ODESZA recently self-released its debut LP Summer's Gone, available for free download, in exchange for an e-mail address.