With 2007 debut EP The Moonstation House Band, David Vandervelde redefined many music fans’ perception of the singer-songwriter. All precocious swagger and impeccable references – from the Beach Boys to T. Rex – Moonstation was a study in ambitious devotion to the dirty, beautiful grit of rock and roll. Vandervelde’s latest effort, Waiting for the […]

Another light week around here, but not without highlights and plenty to check out. Monday and Tuesday are wolf-tastic, what with the D.C.-bred experimental electro-world music of Le Loup (that’s “The Wolf” in French for those of you scoring at home) and the just-demented-enough-to-be-interesting indie pop rock of Sub Pop staple Wolf Parade. The Mae […]

Unlike Superbird, Superfangs will not be going back to school (yet). I am likely to take “summer hours” over the coming weeks. Worst case scenario, you may only get your oh so tasty MP3 fix every other Wednesday. Outraged? Let me hear it in the comments below.
To appease y’all, I’ve put together the first ever […]