Brand new British girl group, M.O, is one to watch for 2014. Girl groups are so underrated which is a shame considering the massive amounts of talent and hard work each individual girl group has. It seems as if at any given time, only one girl group can dominate, but...
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Heavy Rotation Highlights
Hey DJs! It’s Tuesday, which brings with it a new crop of great additions to our rack in the studio! This week spotlights the long-awaited return of Beck, as well as some bubblegum punk from TacocaT, the industrial beats of Machinedrum, Book-Burners’...
The Tough Crowd: Sunbathin’ in Strange Reviews
I didn't really like Sunbather. That's a bold statement, I know. Some of you wanted to punch me in the eye as you read that. Oh well that's just how I feel. It's now been a few months since the end of 2013 and I think it's been adequate time to let the dust...
Live in the Hive Video Stream: Speedy Ortiz, Two Inch Astronaut & Grass is Green
Our Live In The Hive sessions bring rising independent artists to the WVAU studio for exclusive live performances – and now include video! Take a trip inside our studio with sessions from Speedy Ortiz, Two Inch Astronaut, and Grass is Green. Stream our live...
Ane Brun – Songs 2003-2013 (V2 Records)
Maturity and confidence, like your lonely, interesting, talented aunt who can sing. Ane Brun compiled the best of her work since 2003, re-recording five of her top songs, and unveiling some unreleased tracks in a 32 track album. The compilation is everything you would...
Arthur Beatrice – Working Out (Harvest Records)
In its baby stages…. Arthur Beatrice is not an individual, but instead a group of four from London. The group sticks to simplicity- barely there beats on some tracks, while others feature more pressing rhythms and a touch of synth. They fall under the indie pop...
Sam Smith ÛÒ Sampler (Capitol)
Heartfelt storytelling on his own terms Primarily known from his work with Disclosure, Sam Smith and his blossoming solo career only feature a handful of tracks at the moment; however, his most recent release leaves listeners yearning for a debut album schedule to...
Kelis ÛÒ Jerk Ribs (Ninja Tune)
Consider me brought to the yard I don't want to say that “Jerk Ribs,” the newest single by Kelis, is “life changing,” but whenever I try to describe this single, that is all I can say. The single features blaring horns, jiving bass, and a heartfelt sound leaves me...
NO – El Prado (Arts & Crafts)
Ambient lush pop romantics NO formed when the bass player and frontman ended their respective relationships; and that sums up story they're trying to tell. Following their debut EP in 2011, Los Angeles based NO continued to channel the aura of failed romance to...
Hamell On Trial ÛÒ The Happiest In The World (New West)
An urban folk odyssey that can't decide what it is The latest from anti-folk hero Hamell On Trial starts with a one two punch of six minute stories, the first a sermon on the redemptive virtues of rock and roll (“Artist In AmericaÛ), the second, the title track, a...