Two Door Cinema Club – Tourist History

February 3rd, 2010  |  by b aiken  |  published in dance, indie pop, post-punk  |  4 comments

What do you get when you cross three Irish dudes, some guitars, and some heavy electronic influence? Well, you can get a ton of things, one of which is the sound produced by Two Door Cinema Club, a modern contemporary trio bringing us some seriously catchy tunes on their debut, Tourist History. While we wrote about them back in April of 2009, this album illustrates the band’s range while simultaneously keeping to a central theme of guitar-driven electro-pop and lyrics that cling to your brain like… brain glue?

Little Comets – One Night in October

January 5th, 2010  |  by Jess Alatorre  |  published in alternative, indie rock, post-punk

Ah! Finally a band to put a bit of step into these cold gray winter days.; I bring you Little Comets, straight out of Newcastle. With their glorious yelps, full band, and indie rock sound, I feel myself washing away the days of sad quiet folk and dancing my way into new love for England’s answer to Vampire Weekend. However, unlike Vampire’s hit-or-miss singles, I’m finding myself amused by all of Little Comet’s songs. There is range in style, but fluidity to their sound. At times, through the northern accents, I even hear a little Kings of Leon twang.

Tubelord – Our First American Friend

November 20th, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in math-rock, post-punk  |  1 comment

Emocore! Okay, it isn’t. But some of you might claim it to be borderline. I, however, would maintain that these guys bring a raw and exciting sound to an already well-travelled genre. And because that isn’t the easiest thing to do, I feel as if this English post-punk/alternative trio, Tubelord, deserve to be featured on Indie Shuffle.

Foals – Antidotes

November 9th, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in dance, indie pop, math-rock, post-punk

One could easily draw the comparison to Bloc Party while listening to the album Antidotes, the Foals’ first major release. And not the new Bloc Party that has driven themselves into the ground. Nope, this is like the good old stuff. And what’s more, they’ve done it all themselves.

The Drums – Summertime!

October 21st, 2009  |  by Jess Alatorre  |  published in indie pop, post-punk  |  2 comments

The Drums’ website sums up their sound as, “We only write about two feelings: one is the first day of summer when you and all of your friends are standing on the edge of a cliff watching the sun set and being overcome with all of your hopes and dreams at once. The other is when you’re walking alone in the rain and realize you will be alone forever.”

we were promised jetpacks – these four walls

August 3rd, 2009  |  by camden andrews  |  published in indie rock, post-punk

There are certainly flaws in this album (they can get a little repetitive and over-dramatic at times), but the spirit and sincerity behind even the cheesiest parts make it easy to forgive, especially considering how young they still are.

Post War Years – Black Morning

April 28th, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in dance, electronic, indie pop, indie rock, post-punk  |  1 comment

“their intricate songs are full of danceable beats, driven basslines and enthusiastic vocal harmonies that hide themselves deep within your brain for you to find yourself singing days later.” – the 405

Bombay Bicycle Club – Always Like This

April 24th, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in dance, indie rock, post-punk  |  4 comments

Would you look at how young these fine lads are?! Just out of high school, they’ve wisely postponed college to work on their debut album, and if this single is any hint at what’s to come, we’re going to be in for a treat. I should add that the moment I heard this single, I rushed out and got their two other EPs, and they haven’t let down. Check it, check it. I’ll be keeping my ears posted.