April 2013
New Clip for ‘Arrested Development’ Released
'Arrested Development' returns to TV screens on May 26th via Netflix, which means we can binge them over a whole weekend. Yay!
Trailers for Season 6 of HBO’s ‘True Blood” Are Released
The season six premiere of 'True Blood' is just around the corner on June 16th and HBO has released a few trailers to whet your appetites.
The National Debuted Two New Songs Last Night on ‘Fallon’
The National's eagerly-awaited new album 'Trouble Will Find Me' releases on 21 May and the group shared two new songs ("Sea of Love" and "I Need My Girl") with the world in live performance last night as a web exclusive.
Crystal Castles - “Affection” (video) + Tour Dates
Today Canada's Crystal Castles release what they term "an abstract tour documentary" for their new single "Affection", which will be released in the US on May 28th. In the meantime, the group is out on a lengthy North American tour (dates below).
We’ll Never Stop Lovin’ the Great Possum: RIP George Jones 1931-2013
There’s nothing you can say about George Jones that one of his own records couldn’t say better, and now’s as good a time as any to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with his artistry.
TEEN - “Paradise” (stream)
Brooklyn indie poppers TEEN have just released the second single to their upcoming new EP, 'Carolina', releasing 28 May via Carpark Records.
Mount Kimbie – “Made to Stray” (video)
British electronic duo Mount Kimbie gives us a trippy, psychedelic snack this week.
Wonderlick - “Sixteenyearoldgirl (Rough Mix)” (MP3)
Wonderlick are one of the finest unknown treasures in the overwhelmingly vast world of indie pop and it's songs like "Sixteenyearoldgirl", their first sign of life in a couple of years and possible first sampling from their upcoming third album, that showcase their knack for the sort of great songwriting that deserves more accolades.
Young Man - “In a Sense” Maths Time Joy remix (MP3) (PopMatters Premiere)
The remix of Young Man's single "In a Sense" still brings out the essence of Colin Caulfield's yearning sound, drawing out its tender grace.
Sunny Day Metal from Torche, “Snakes Are Charmed”
When I talk about metal music I don't typically make reference to terms like "optimism", "hope" or "sunny afternoons". But just as other genres have their emotional orientations, metal too can offer a spectrum of perspectives -- even if not as often.
