http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog Independent music, Boston, and DIY Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:16:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en StreightAngular have been relentlessly touring around New England for the last few years, but they finally just came out with their debut full-length this summer. The new album is called After and Before was was released on Polk Records. StreightAngular bring to mind the silliness and pop-sensibility of the Pixies, the nosiness of Sonic ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/03/streightangular-debut-album-live-album/ I first heard about Janelle while working at Newbury Comics. Her debut EP was quite devisive throughout the staff. Then I saw her about a year or so ago opening for Jamie Lidell. I have to say, she was absolutely excellent. She has been popping up all over the internet since ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/03/janelle-monae/ Looking for some 60s style pop to brighten up your weekday? Look no further than Gigi's "Maintenant" from the excellent Tomlab Records. This album has all sorts of big pop sounds to brighten up your mood. Check it out! 13-wont-someone-tell-me_-with-mirah-yom-tov-zeitlyn http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/maintenant-by-gigi/ http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/grinding-tapes-promo-discs-arrived/ So I promise I will eventually post something that is not a repost... but for now, this was just too good. Yours Truly Presents: The Morning Benders "Excuses" from Yours Truly on Vimeo. http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/the-morning-benders-excuses-ft-john-vanderslice-and-that-guy-from-girls/ Hot Chip is definitely one of my favorite bands going right now. And though I have yet to catch them live and in person (one of the great sadnesses in my life at present), I was very excited to see them do this track from their new album "One Life ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/hot-chip-take-it-in-on-fallon-w-the-roots/ Go check out Ryan’s Smashing Life to download a new track that they recorded at The Grinding Tapes House in November. It’s a fantastic cover of Bob Dylan’s “Girl from the North Country”. Also, you may know that The Points North are currently touring Australia. Check out this video from ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/the-points-north-studio-bob-dylan-cover-more/ Seer Group blends sun-warped nostalgia for cassette tapes and analog synthesizers with the sugary-sweet melodies of early video game soundtracks (think Mega Man III vs. Boards of Canada).  These guys are new to Grinding Tapes and are currently finishing up their contribution to a split cassette single with Sylphid.  This ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/introducing-seer-group/ Modern Drift by Efterklang from Rumraket on Vimeo. http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/02/we-love-efterklang-and-nature/ Albums of the Year: 1. Thee Oh Sees - Help: Two things are magical about this release. Well, honestly, way more than two things are magical about this release. I wrote a blog post about it earlier this year that you should read if you want to hear the album described (or ... http://www.grindingtapes.org/blog/2010/01/matts-favorites-of-2009/