The illustrious Golden Plains is back for their ninth, yes – ninth, turn at taking over the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in 2015. This in itself is a huge feat for a festival that has never compromised their beliefs and values (BYO, no commercial sponsors, no dickheads, one stage etc), but their first lineup announcement is […]
What do you look for in a New York punk rock band? A dirt-under-the-nails grit-rock aesthetic? Rambling feedback-drenched guitar odysseys that stretch well past the point of aural comfort? Whip-sharp lyrics that poke the sardonic stick at everything from success to the tanking job market, Parquet Courts have got it all in spades. They’ve picked up the squalid brand of rock’n’roll that the Velvet Underground dragged out of […]
Parquet Courts made their live network TV debut appearance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” last night and they brought the ruckus big time, playing ‘Stoned and Starving’ from their terrific debut record Light Up Gold. Played a bit faster than normal, watch these dudes rock out into an extended jam in the middle section. […]
Go in the draw to win a Parquet Courts bundle which includes a 7″ of their single “Borrowed Time” and a copy of their debut album Light Up Gold. We have two of these to give away, so get involved. If you need any persuasion, check out their “Borrowed Time” video below. Such a tune. To […]
If you haven’t listened to Parquet Courts debut record yet, stop reading this, drop what you’re doing, and get to it. These boys are the real deal. Dripping with attitude and paying not-so-subtle homage to the greats of ages past (The Velvet Underground, The Modern Lovers), they write songs that cut through the crap and […]
Weekly Playlist 95 features new tracks from Folly & The Hunter, Parquet Courts, Magic Man, Smallpools, Little Comets, The 1975, Still Corners and Is Tropical. Folly & The Hunter – “Vultures” Beautiful track. Check this entire album out. Great for early morning runs/bike rides/late night road trips. Parquet Courts – “Tears of Plenty” If you […]
Weekly Playlist 94 features new music from Phoria, Parquet Courts, Caveman, The Neighbourhood, Love Junkies, Local Natives, Youth Lagoon, Dune Rats and Folly & The Hunter. Phoria – Red So chill. Parquet Courts – Stoned and Starving Stoner rock. Velvet Underground meets Sonic Youth. Caveman – Chances Beautiful little track with a calming, subtle buildup […]
Weekly Playlist 91 features new music from The 1975, Indians, Haerts, Kodaline, Bastille, Jacco Gardner, Parquet Courts and Harts. The 1975 – Chocolate Funk city and a translator required. Manchester lads just been opening for TDCC in Europe. Lovin it. Indians – New Copenhagen crew Indians have released an insane debut record and this is […]