KEXP Seattle — Highlights for this week include the debut release from The Proper Ornaments, a UK group led by Max Claps and Veronica Falls’ James Hoare. KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates describes their first full-length as “a sturdy, well-crafted set of hazy ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — The first of two runs through this year's tips list. The usual caveats - anyone who's had a full length album out or been featured on an STN year in preview list before is disqualified, and these are not our tips for big things but those who ... more info

Powerpopulist — We continue playing catch-up, with songs we've long loved but haven't posted. In this one we heed Abigail Adams' admonition to hubby John to  ". . .remember the ladies but don't touch 'em or I'll snatch you bald(er). It's... more info

Powerpopulist — Which one's the Kid & which one's the Bag? Nice finds. Go get 'em quick before it's too late. Inexpressible thanks to the hosts. Veronica Falls - Nobody There - Side One Track One People's Temple - Twice Burned - Requiem Pour... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: Record Store Day events, Public Enemy,  Boddika @ Life Festival Launch,  Nightbeds, The Twilight Sad, Floating Points & I Am The Cosmos, Virgo Four, Fantastic Mr. Fox & Blackbird Blackbird, Veronica Falls, John Smith.  Ticket freebies ... more info

Powerpopulist — We humbly thank the blogging entities for seeing fit to post the following. Incidentally, we haven't written much about Mikal Cronin, but we've been spending our hard-earned on a bunch of his music and enjoying it hugely. Also, by no means should you... more info

Powerpopulist — Many thanks to the gracious hosterposters. Veronica Falls - Teenage - ChromewavesPsychic Ills - Mind Daze - Austin Town HallMMOSS - Another Day - See The LeavesThee Oh Sees - The Dream & Wait Let’s Go - Gimme TinnitusTempers - Eyes Wide Wider - Gi... more info

Nialler9 — Beach House will play Iveagh Gardens with a lineup of supports to be announced, on Saturday July 20th. Tickets on sale next Thursday February 21st from Ticketmaster. Other Harmonic shows recently announced include The Tallest Man On Earth, Darkstar, ... more info

Consequence of Sound — An instant connection with the Brit-twee bands sophomore album. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — In a skimpy music release week I can easily recommend Foals' Holy Fire and The Little Ones' The Dawn Sang Along, and Veronica Falls' Waiting for Something to Happen (one of my favorite albums of the year so far).... more info