The Oedipus Project
Transplants, the punk rock supergroup with core members Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Travis Barker (Blink-182) and Skinhead Rob Aston, have recently released their 3rd album In a Warzone.
They have recorded and toured together on and off since 1999 but clearly their other projects have kept them busy.
“Something’s Different” is the current single.
The chanteuse, Neko Case, known both for her solo projects and her work with The New Pornographers, has teamed up with guitarist M. Ward (a la She & Him) for her unorthodox song called “Man”.
“Man” will be included on her forthcoming album, the wonderfully titled The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You.
The Folks Below is another musical project from the exotically stunning Holly Brewer.
While her band HUMANWINE is on hiatus, Holly’s evocative songwriting and striking voice are showcased on this self-titled record crowdfunded via Indiegogo.
“Eat Your Face” is a love song like none other.
Volcano Choir is another project of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame.
Collaborating once again with members and former members of the Milwaukee instrumental band Collections of Colonies of Bees, the 2nd album Repave is due in September.
“Byegone” is our first taste.
The Scottish ensemble The Pastels have not released an album in 16 years.
Stephen McRobbie, (also known as Stephen Pastel) along with Katrina Mitchell now remain as the heart of the band.
Slow Summits is easy-listening indie pop as heard on the single “Check My Heart”.
Divine Fits is a supergroup of sorts consisting of former Spoon frontman Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, Sam Brown from New Bomb Turks and keyboardist Alex Fischel.
Their debut album A Thing Called Divine Fits came out last year.
They return with a double-sided single. Here we hear “Chained to Love” which is currently a free download from the Divine Fits website.
Eleanor Friedberger is one-half of the brother/sister duo The Fiery Furnaces.
While the band is on extended hiatus, Eleanor has recorded two solo albums, Last Summer and Personal Record, the later just released.
“When I Knew” is a jaunty romp.
One of my favorite albums in recent memory is the debut from Washed Out. Within and Without came out in 2011 and has remained a staple of mine for two years. It is a complete album, from start to finish, so rare these days.
Sub Pop will release Paracosm, the new Washed Out album in August.
Our appetites are teased with the song “It All Feels Right”.
Nine Inch Nails has been on hiatus for the past 5 years while Trent Reznor performed with How to Destroy Angels and created notable film soundtracks for The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Now NIN returns with a new label and a new album.
With Hesitation Marks due in September, “Came Back Haunted” is the first single that will haunt us all summer.
Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn has a new collaboration. This time with J.D. King, a photographer and musician from southern California.
Together they call themselves The Olms.
Their self-titled album came out yesterday.
“Wanna Feel It” is currently a free download.
We first heard from Veronica Falls, the London-based band in 2011.
They have just released their 2nd album Waiting for Something to Happen.
Veronica Falls continue with their charming indie pop heard here in the single “Teenage”.
Laura Marling, the woman with the seemingly effortless naturally beautiful voice has a new album Once I Was an Eagle.
This is the 4th album from this gifted British singer/songwriter.
“Master Hunter” is the first single.
