Lately, I feel like every time I turn around, I see the something about Brooklyn’s Oberhofer (@oberhofermusic). They seem to have appeared out of thin air and are now blasting with non-stop touring, interviews, videos, and a packed Twitter feed Continue Reading

In case you hadn’t noticed, nearly the entire Wild Honey Pie team is down here at SXSW.  Throughout the week, we’ll be posting photos from the action, and here is our very first batch taken at The Syndicate’s Conflict Continue Reading

Looking over the list of albums slated for release in the new few months, it’s hard not to get overly giddy — 2012 is going to be a great year for music.

Several bands that made names for themselves with wildly inventive and successful debuts are putting forth their sophomore efforts this year. The all-important follow-up album can Continue Reading

HEART – Oberhofer

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Gotta Go – Oberhofer

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Brooklyn-based Brad Oberhofer’s special brand of bedroom pop is as catchy and endearing as it is chaotic. Full of charm and calculated mess, Oberhofer (@oberhofermusic) melds classic indie rock sounds with instruments ranging from real and programmed percussion, xylophones, and an arsenal of guitar tones. Mix this with megaphone Continue Reading

It’s officially the end of summer, but I’m not one to complain.  With the coming of fall we are given Fashion’s Night Out and some pretty amazing free shows.  Put Continue Reading

Happy Monday!  It may almost be Labor Day, but this week Continue Reading

We’ve already told you about all the free parties to RSVP for and our suggested official showcases.  Now, in my opinion, the most important part of the puzzle.  Our 15 bands Continue Reading

Freak Out – Tapes ‘n Tapes Freak Out – Tapes ‘n Tapes (Free Download / Buy)

After a long two year hiatus, Tapes ‘n Tapes (@tapesntapes) returned to a New York stage this past Friday.  While their set was packed with energy, nothing could help the fact that the mix in the room was utterly terrible.  Unfortunately, their  drowned out vocals and thundering bass filled a sold out Music Hall of Williamsburg, souring Continue Reading

Best Songs / Best Albums / Best EP/7″

After a ton of thought and internal bickering, we’re finally releasing our year end lists.  It took a good amount of time, and a lot of thought to figure all of this out, but I’m seriously happy with the lists we’ve put together.  2010 has been called a flop of a year for music, but when it comes to the EP/7″ category, I really don’t agree.  The follow are 15 of our favorite EPs and 7″ releases of the year.  Keep in mind, this is just our opinion Continue Reading