Geologist is the nom-de-théâtre of Brian Weitz, whose pursuits have been an active part of the music underground since he was 15, playing and working in alignment with an organic ensemble of friends that would one day choose to call what they were doing Animal Collective. Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?, the first-ever proper Geologist solo album — due out January 30 — is Brian’s pursuit of a musical answer to the not-oft-enuf-ast question: what if, back in... (read more)

Jim White's new album Inner Day is out tomorrow! Ahead of the game, Jim releases the gorgeous instrumental track "Two Ruffys" today with a new music video directed by Anna White.

"Two Ruffys" scores a feverish sense of disconnection, seeking to make sense of the isolation that life and death invariably brings. Named for a place down the road from his late father’s home, Jim’s song combines two pieces written in the wake, meditating on two states – an ambient weave... (read more)

Step inside! Anthony Moore's scorched-earth cabaret presents a new single today: "It's Fear." AKA & Friends’ long tones and drones, slow oscillation and scrape of strings are unto a pagan liturgy of electro-acoustic wonders, as Anthony, his image flickering like a hologram mixed with haunting Bowie-esque flashes, intones cautionary future-tales. As the sounds of the song-ritual unfurl, the earth below you grows hot. Is it the music, or...?

"The lyrics of 'It's Fear' came to me in a dream,... (read more)

Glyders pull up today with new tour dates and a new single/video on the sweeter side! "Moon Eyes" goes both electric and acoustic to highlight the wistful track, its formal rock ‘n roll elegance recalling the inevitable progression of classic missives like “Lookin' Out My Back Door” and “When I Paint My Masterpiece.” Glyders’ down home musings about time and fate ("Think I'm gonna go back home / hold some hands and bring my favorite songs") play out with moonlit romance, a lovely acoustic... (read more)