Welcome to the first full week of May!  With the warm weather and rain comes a swarm of wonderful artists such as Florence & The Machine, Chairlift, and M83, all destined to sell out their respective shows if they haven’t already.  And it’s not only Continue Reading

San Diego’s Inspired and the Sleep (@insprdandtheslp) recently released their new track “Take Pills”, the third single off of their forthcoming album Teenager from newly-launched label, Hanging Hills. The song begins with a transistor radio’s white noise and expands with tribal-like drumming and Greenhalgh’s engaging voice. Altogether, the song features flute, ukelele, bass, and a series of live percussion Continue Reading

In Greek mythology, sirens were femme fatales whose beautiful songs would lure sailors to their deaths. Sydney Wayser (@sydneywayser) just might be the modern-day version. Though her enchanting songs are rife with subtle complexities Continue Reading

Tik-Tok – AKUDAMA

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Local band AKUDAMA (@akudamamusic) have been on hiatus recently, but by no means have they been taking a break. Members Blake Charleton, Andrew Pertes, and Calvin Hunting Pia have busied themselves with other projects lately (Snowmine, Penguin Prison, solo venutres, etc.) but are returning as AKUDAMA with Continue Reading

Wild – Gulls

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Alex Caplow, half of the electro-duo Magic Man, recently debuted his new side project Gulls. Formed with friends at Tufts University, the band plays summer pop songs that manage to find new life in the endless sea of lo-fi Continue Reading

“Float in Clouds”, the piping hot, fresh single from Suburban Living, is a smart distillation of hipster blasé. The band’s singer and songwriter, Wesley Bunch, combines new wave sheen with a lo-fi garage grime that’s pretty addicting. Bunch says “I’m just another white boy living in Norfolk, Virginia making music Continue Reading

Book of Advice – Solander // Buy

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During winter in Sweden, there are days when the sun never rises. Conversely, this means that in the summer, there are days when the sun never sets. This juxtaposition of light and dark has clearly influenced the music of Swedish band, Solander (@solandersweden), whose songs feel shrouded in dark clouds yet have Continue Reading

Happy May! Last week in NYC, the inconsistent spring climate made summer seem eons away. This week, though, maybe waiting for warmer weather won’t seem as excruciating. After all, we’ve been waiting for these albums for a while, and they finally came!

Orifice Origami – Reptar // Buy

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Sebastian – Reptar // Buy

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Reptar (@reptarathens) earned a spot on The Wild Honey Pie’s list of favorite EPs last year, making their debut full-length highly anticipated by the folks here, not to mention practically everyone else — Reptar is pretty universally liked. The band’s unique electro jams and lucrative touring schedule have ignited dance parties across the nation, and the lack of repeats from their debut EP on Body Faucet is a welcome treat. More music from Reptar is never a bad thing.

Santigold (@santigold) has been on the verge of blowing up for quite some time now, beginning with the release of her 2008 visceral debut album Santogold. Four years later, she’s releasing the sophomore Master of My Make Believe. The jury’s still out on whether this album makes up for Santigold’s long absence, but after waiting this long, any new material is worth giving a chance. Even without the gap, however, it would be extremely difficult to follow up a record like Santogold, which produced some incredibly loveable tracks.

Brains – Lower Dens // Buy

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Lower Dens’ (@lowerdens) 2010 debut album Twin Hand Movement has been called “stunning” by a number of reputable music publications, so following up with something equally thrilling was no simple task. If there were anyone up to the challenge, though, it would be frontwoman Jana Hunter. Eagerly awaited and more fuzzy and dreamy than the debut, Nootropics is a reinvention of Lower Dens’ sound, solidifying them as a band with seemingly endless ideas.

The Lumineers (@thelumineers) are the latest in a long line of bands capitalizing on the always-appreciated, sweet sounds of acoustic music. Hailing from Colorado, the trio released their promising self-titled debut today, finally providing Americans with the chance to take on the UK’s heavy reign over folk sing-a-longs. Consistently compared to Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers is definitely worth listening to.

Only Right Turns – Howth // Buy

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Today is a big day for New York band Howth.  With the release of their sophomore LP Newkirk (via Mecca Lecca Recording Co), their first as a quintet, Carl Creighton, Blake Lulley and company Continue Reading

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The Antlers, The Shins, Real Estate, St. Lucia, Haim, and Andrew Bird are just a few of the great artists in town this week.  The first of many New York City indie music festivals hits with Crossing Brooklyn Ferry at/produced Continue Reading