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Twinsmith Alligator Years Twinsmith are probably the most Brooklyn-sounding indie-pop band to not actually come from Brooklyn. This Nebraska-based four piece deliver a solid album’s worth of jittery guitars, catchy hooks and synth-laden interludes that owe more than a little debt to bands such as Vampire Weekend, the Killers and Dirty Projectors. Songs like “Shut […]

When we assembled our annual “Class Of…” special last year, in which we look back at 10 records from a decade prior that shaped the punk of today, including CURSIVE’s 2003 breakthrough The Ugly Organ was an absolute no-brainer. The Omaha-based post-hardcore quintet led by TIM KASHER hit an artistic stride with the album and […]

The Thermals recently premiered a video for “The Sunset” in May. The band's latest album, Desperate Ground, is available now. Fans can check out behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

The Thermals have posted a new video for “The Sunset” on Noisey. The track is featured on the band's latest album, Desperate Ground. Fans can purchase the record here. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Tim Kasher, frontman for Cursive, will be embarking on a solo tour this March. Kasher is also preparing to enter the studio to record the follow-up to his 2010 release, The Game Of Monogamy. The dates are as follows: MAR. 12            HAMDEN, CT                            THE SPACE* MAR. 13            PHILADELPHIA, PA                   JOHNNY BRENDA'S* MAR. 14            BROOKLYN, NY                        […]

PUJOL United States Of Being Nashville’s Daniel Pujol is a kindred spirit of the Hold Steady’s Craig Finn. Both use punk-informed rock as a backdrop for coming-of-age lyrics, and the enjoyment of both hinges on one’s opinion of their gravelly, sometimes monotone voices. On the former MEEMAW band member and current all-caps enthusiast’s debut full […]

Cursive has just released a video for “Drunken Birds,” viewable below. It's from their new album I Am Gemini, out now via Saddle Creek.

Cursive has released a video for “This House Alive,” which can be seen below. It's from the band's new album I Am Gemini, out now via Saddle Creek.

Cursive's upcoming full-length I Am Gemini can be heard here. It's due out February 21 via Saddle Creek. Let us know what you think of it in the comments!

Cursive has unveiled another new track from their upcoming full-length I Am Gemini, due out February 21 via Saddle Creek. Check out “Wowowow” below.

Cursive has announced a bevy of new tour dates in support of their imminent full-length I Am Gemini, due out February 21 via Saddle Creek. Check out the dates and support info below. Sun-Feb-12, Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge Tue-Feb-14, Salt Lake City, UT, Urban Lounge Wed-Feb-15, Boise, ID, Neurolux Fri-Feb-17, Seattle, WA, Neumo’s Sat-Feb-18, Vancouver, […]

Tim Kasher Bigamy: More Songs From The Monogamy Sessions EP By now we know what to expect from Tim Kasher. Since Cursive’s 2000 album Domestica, his releases have been cinematic concept albums predominantly preoccupied with affairs of the heart. While Cursive explore slashing post-punk with baroque touches, Kasher’s solo explorations with the Good Life (and […]