All it took was a Valentine’s Day gift to make Passion Pit 2009’s up-and-coming darlings. Yes, you’ve heard (read: read) me talk about them numerous times here on EnterTheShell.com in the form of album reviews (here and here), concert reviews and even a couple of random posts from Mailo and I. Their debut single “Sleepyhead” …
Tag: indie
Weekly Album Release Parties! :: Releases for March 9th, 2010
Heidi-ho, neighboreenos! I hope you’re ready for a release party because, well, we’ve got one for you! From debut albums to special releases to highly-anticipated follow-ups, we’ve got it all! Get your wallets out and get in line for the next round of releases! Here are the releases for Tuesday, March 9, 2010: The Gorillaz …
Vampire Weekend :: "Contra"
Though I’ve heard much about Vampire Weekend, I hadn’t actually heard the band until recently when MySpace premiered their latest album exclusively. Contra is full of pop and new wave influences, making it a great listen. Especially for when you’re out on a nice spring day!
The Gift That Keeps on Giving!
What do you get when you combine the most beautiful actress in the world with one of the most popular indie artists around? Sweet music! Believe it or not, but Scarlett Johansson can actually sing and she’s given some instant street credit by teaming up with Pete Yorn. What better way to end 2009 then …
The Best (and Worst) Albums of 2009, According to Sara
Well, it’s that time of year. Everybody is compiling their lists of Top What-Nots. As for me, I’ve never done such a thing. Such a thing is foreign to me. Listing things from descending order of awesomest to crappiest? That’s too much thinking! But for you, ETSers, anything. 2009 was a great year of discovering …
Florence & the Machine :: "Lungs"
This week’s album review comes thanks to fellow ETS blogger Mailo, who introduced us to this artist in the very beginnings of the Artist of the Week segment.
Imogen Heap :: "Ellipse"
Are you one of those who thought the soundtrack for the movie “Garden State” was amazing? I am. Included in that soundtrack, was the hit single “Let Go” by Frou Frou. You may or may not know this, but one half of Frou Frou is this great girl Imogen Heap
Matt & Kim :: "Grand"
I have many reasons to thank (and curse) Bacardi, but for introducing me to Matt & Kim, I have to give the brand’s advertising team a big kiss on the mouth!
Bad Astronaut :: "Needle in the Hay" by Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith was known for his sweet, soft-spoken singing voice with a hint of raspiness and acoustic-driven indie rock. Unfortunately, Smith died in 2003 from a suspected suicide (the possibility of homicide was never thrown out) but his impressive catalog of work lives on. I discovered Smith much too late. It wasn’t until I heard …
Band of Horses :: "Cease to Begin"
Band of Horses :: Cease to Begin