Must Hear Tracks: "Love is Stranger" "Witch Window" "Something About the Moon" Let me set the scene: it's a cool September evening. The beer garden is nestled between two three-story brick buildings. The wall to my left is decorated with an massive colorful mural. The wall to my right is covered with vines. The stage... Continue Reading →

Must Hear Tracks: "Annie" "Slumlord" "Baby's Eyes" I've been a huge Neon Indian fan since Psychic Chasms came into my life around 2010. In the five years since, Alan Palomo's songs have followed me. They go in and out of vogue, but they never disappear completely. Needless to say, I was excited when Vega Intl.... Continue Reading →

Must Hear Tracks: "Sweet 17" "True Blue" "Lord Knows Best" Badlands begins with three rather Can-esque tracks (Speedway King, Horses, and Sweet 17). Repetitive drum beats, plucky, hypnotic bass lines, and disjointed vocals abound. Furthering the connection to Can is a sense of momentum that radiates from each song. While rhythmically very static, the driving... Continue Reading →