Gomez
What? Originally released to rave reviews -- including SPIN issuing 8 of 10 stars, calling it a "a damn beautiful album" -- this adventurous Britpop…
Kings of Leon
What? Since their breakout sophomore set, 2005's Aha Shake Heartbreak, Kings of Leon have moved towards a larger sound, expanding upon their Southern fried roots.
The Walkmen
What? Reeling in the amped up sonic 2002's amped up debut Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me is Gone, indie rocker the Walkmen -- whose…
Paul Weller
What? Even at 50 years old, Brit rock'n' roll icon Paul Weller hasn't missed a stride and will release his ninth solo album, 22 Dreams,…
The LK
Who: Glasses-sporting, sweetly nerds Fredrik (cornet, guitars, vocals, loops) and Lindefelt (vocals, drums, noise percussion) hail from the small town of Malmö, Sweden and comprise…
State Bird
Who? State Bird's core consists of Coby Hartzler (vocals/accordion/ Wurlitzer) and Jared Riblet (guitar/vocals), both hailing from Dover, OH. On their debut album, 2006's Marching…
Wild Sweet Orange
Who? In a characteristically Southern happenstance,Birmingham, AL natives Preston Lovinggood (vocals) and Chip Kilpatrick(drums) met at church choir practice, and soon formed the nucleus ofwhat…
The Shackeltons
Who? Hailing from Chambersberg, PA, the Shackeltonsfeatures Mark Redding (vocals), Eric Fisake (guitar), Dan Schuchman(guitar), Justin McDaniels (bass) and Sean Hallock (drums). Their nervypost-punk-induced self-titled…
White Denim
Who? Although from different parts of the country,White Denim's founding members Josh Block (drums) and James Petralli(guitar/vocals) met in Dallas. The pair eventually moved to…
White Williams Gets Ill
As his debut album, Smoke continues its assault on the blogosphere, Cleveland-bred synth-pop shredder White Willamskicked off his latest U.S. tour to a packed house…
Jens Lekman Spoils Red Sox Fans
Still swooning over the Red Sox's World Series victory, Beantownmusic fans welcomed Swedish songster Jens Lekman with open arms lastnight (Oct. 29) at the Paradise.
Tulsa
Who? Amidst carving out a solo career in the mid-2000s, notably with 2005's Birds & Rain, singer/songwriter Carter Tanton made the short move from Baltimore…
