Telekinesis – "Coast of Carolina"

Telekinesis - Coast of Carolina (Live) from Speak Easily on Vimeo.

Respect for anyone who can play drums and sing at the same time.

Bright Eyes – "Shell Games"

Bright Eyes - Shell Games from Saddle Creek on Vimeo.

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The Strokes – "Under the Cover of Darkness"

"Under the Cover of Darkness" marks the long awaited return of Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, and Fabrizio Moretti. Although The Strokes new album, Angles, won't release until March 22nd, you can download the track now (in exchange for your email) at their site.

The Belle Brigade – "Sweet Louise"

You might recognize Barbara Gruska as Jenny Lewis' former drummer. Keyword former. Leaving behind her drums, at least temporarily, Barbara and her brother Ethan are currently collaborating as The Belle Brigade.

Their album is due April 19th via Warner Brothers, but for now you can head over to their site to stream three more songs.

Stream/Download The Belle Brigade's "Sweet Louise" below: Sweet Louise by The Belle Brigade

Smith Westerns "Weekend"

They're catchy, alright? And their album Dye It Blonde is out tomorrow, January 18th.

Weekend – Smith Westerns

Caitlin Rose – Own Side Now

If the very mention of country music makes you cringe, let Caitlin Rose be the one to unfurrow your brows. Rose pens her songs with sincerity and pairs them with infectious and unfussy guitar phrasings.

"Shanghai Cigarettes" – Caitlin Rose


"Spare Me" – Caitlin Rose


Download or stream four free tracks via Daytrotter.

The Head and the Heart

The Head and the Heart describe themselves as a band that speaks "to the newness of a fresh start, of the ghosts left behind, of moving forward, all brimming with a soulfulness and hope for a better life than the one we've all been sold." Ambitions aside, this Northwest six-piece certainly lives up to its promises. They deliver the most honest of lyrics alongside folksy melodies and foot stomps.

Here's a video, courtesy KEXP, to convince you further:

The Head and the Heart – "Cats and Dogs & Coeur d'Alene"

Stream/Download/Listen/Enjoy!:
The Head and the Heart – "Lost In My Mind"
The Head and the Heart – "Down in the Valley"