"Breakers" From Local Natives

Local Natives have released the first single from their upcoming album Hummingbird out January 29th. The song is called “Breakers” and definitely has a much fuller sound than their last album Gorilla Manor. This might have something to do with the fact that their tour mates have been Arcade Fire and The National. The chorus of the song gives the song a great boost and shot of energy. I can’t wait to hear what else the new album has in store.

Hear Ben Gibbard Solo Album In Its Entirety

Ben Gibbard has made his upcoming solo album Former Lives available to listen to in its entirety on YouTube. The album isn’t officially released until next week but you can check it out here and get the track listing below.

01 Shepherd’s Bush Lullaby
02 Dream Song
03 Teardrop Windows
04 Bigger Than Love
05 Lily
06 Something’s Rattling (Cowpoke)
07 Duncan, Where Have You Gone?
08 Oh, Woe
09 A Hard One to Know
10 Lady Adelaide
11 Broken Yolk in Western Sky
12 I’m Building a Fire

Arcade Fire Perform New Song

Arcade Fire performed a new song called “Crucified Again” in New York on Thursday. There were reports that the band had performed this song earlier this year in Haiti but this is the first video of the song being performed. Check it out below and see what you think!

New Benjamin Gibbard Song

Benjamin Gibbard has released another song from his new solo album Former Lives out October 16th. The song is called “Bigger Than Love” and it also features singer Aimee Mann. The song is another diary entry from the lyricists who can mix emotions and narratives so well. check out the song on NPR and see what you think.

Full Band of Horses Album Available To stream

So the album doesn’t officially drop until September 18th but the band has made their full album Mirage Rock available to stream on SoundCloud today. You can hear all 11 tracks right now for free. Not much more to add to that so let me know what you think of their effort. 
Mirage Rock Full Stream

Another Single From Band of Horses' Mrage Rock

Band of Horses have decided to release another single from their album Mirage Rock out September 18th. The song is called “Sloe Cruel Hands of Time” and differs very much from the first single “Knock Knock”. This second single displays the band more subtle side and offers another glimpse into what we can expect in a couple of weeks. Check it out and see what you think.

The Vaccines Full Album Available To Stream

The Vaccines new album Come Of Age is available to be streamed in its entirety before its release date on September 3rd.The album has a louder sound than their first effort did but with the same sort of attitude-infused hooks that have attracted many people to the band. Check out the full album in its entirety available at Listen Before You Buy. Let me know what you think.