[Discover] - Caves

    Caves is the moniker of 18 year old L.A. native/producer, Luka Cage, who's about ready to release his debut [When you were partying, I was dying] via Absent Fever on February 21st. As of now there's little more info available but you can expect big things soon from this young prodigy.

Here's a taste of 'When you were partying...'
"1993"

Caves - 1993 from Library Voices on Vimeo.


-If somehow things don't work out, he's DEFINITELY got a career fronting a Black Keys tribute band.

[Discover] First Aid Kit - "The Lion's Roar"

     First Aid Kit is comprised of two sisters from Stockholm, Sweden who surprisingly enough play American Folk music, beautifully held together with delicate harmonies, bringing to mind our own Fleet Foxes.
Which is actually how these folksters were first noticed....with their outstanding cover of "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" via a DIY video posted to Youtube back in 2008.
Fast forward a few years and FAK are about ready to release their US debut [The Lion's Roar] January 24th on Jagadamba Records after some time spent holed up in Omaha, Nebraska with producer Mike Mogis.

Expect to see a lot more of these girls in the coming year...'The Lion's Roar' is going to put First Aid Kit in the running for MANY "Best of" year end lists... perhaps 2012 will see a collaboration with Fleet Foxes (just wishful thinking but wouldn't that be AMAZING)

Get more info, including Pre-order directions HERE

[News] Heartless Bastards - 'Arrow'

     It's been three long years since Erika Wennerstrom & Co. put out their epic career defining last album, 'The Mountain' but the Heartless Bastards are finally back with 'Arrow', out on Partisan Records on Feb. 14th. After one listen to the first single "Parted Ways", you'll once again be hooked and forgetting they were ever gone...

Check out "Parted Ways" below, then head over to their WEBSITE where they'll trade you the mp3 for your email. 

Pre-order ARROWS

[News] Alabama Shakes - 'Boys & Girls'

     Ever since their appearance at the CMJ festival back in October, the Alabama Shakes have seemingly "blown up"...nabbing a spot on nearly every critics "Ones's to Watch" list along with a certain Diamond commercial from the holiday's. The retro-soul rockers are officially set to release their debut album [Boys & Girls] on April 10th on ATO records but with that still over two months out...there will be a 7 inch from Jack White's Third Man records out at the end of January, to tide over the masses.

As of now there have only been a handful of tour dates announced (the standard cities) but expect a full fledged tour come April.

Boys & Girls
1. Hold on
2. I found you
3. Hang loose
4. Rise to the sun
5. You ain't alone
6. Goin' to the party
7. Heartbreaker
8. Boys & Girls
9. Be mine
10. I ain't the same
11. On your way

[Stream] Porcelain Raft - "Strange Weekend"

     Brooklyn's Porcelain Raft's highly anticipated debut Lp, "Strange Weekend", is now available to stream in it's entirety. Although it isn't officially released until the 24th (via Secretly Canadian) this is definitely enough to moisten your ear palate. While we are only halfway through our second listen, it's pretty solid to say the least, full of synthy layers worthy of uncovering. Go ahead and clear your schedule...

Pre-Order Strange Weekend HERE

[Discover] Atlas Genius

     Meet Australia's newest export, Atlas Genius, who recently landed on our shores with their refreshingly catchy FIRST single "Trojans". The yet to be "signed" foursome boast a familiar sound that's a little reminiscent of 'Phoenix' and even a bit of 'Two Door Cinema Club'.
Not only did they recently make MTV's 'Buzzworthy' status with their acoustic performance on Matt Pinfields revived 120 minutes but they also hit #2 on Sirius Alt-nation just last month.
We'll see how long this "unsigned" thing lasts..

Follow the bands personal Tumblr HERE

The Decemberists ~ LIVE Lp

     Last year was a pretty productive year for The Decemberists, releasing both a full length[The King is Dead] and a Ep of B-sides[Long Live the King]. Well, it looks as though 2012 is starting off the same, in March the band is set to release their first ever "Live" album, titled 'We All Raise Our Voices To The Air (Live songs 04.11 - 08.11)".
The Pre-Order is said to be available soon; in the meantime here's the tracklist...

20 Tracks on 2xCd's or what you should buy, a 3xLp set.

Disc 1
1.      The Infanta
2.      Calamity Song
3.      Rise To Me
4.      The Soldiering Life
5.      We Both Go Down Together
6.      The Bagman’s Gambit
7.      Down By The Water
8.      Leslie Ann Levine
9.      The Rake’s Song
10.    The Crane Wife 1, 2, and 3

Disc 2
1.      Oceanside
2.      Billy Liar
3.      Grace Cathedral Hill
4.      All Arise!
5.      Rox In The Box
6.      June Hymn
7.      Dracula’s Daughter > O Valencia!
8.      This Is Why We Fight
9.      The Mariner’s Revenge Song
10.    I Was Meant For The Stage