By Tobi Vail, eMusic ContributorWhen women and girls listen to love songs written by and/or performed by men, we have to filter stuff out, switch pronouns and, often, navigate a sexist point of view. After a lifetime of listening… more »
By eMusic Editorial Staff, eMusic ContributorEvery week, eMusic's editorial team assembles a newsletter called The Crib Sheet, which features the five new records we think are essential listening. This is your chance to tell us what you think of the… more »
By Alex Naidus, eMusic ContributorBleached's motto might be "Sisters just wanna have fun." The L.A. four-piece orbits around Jennifer and Jessie Clavin, the two primary songwriters and sisters who specialize in exuberant garage-punk. After the dissolution of the Clavins'… more »
By Andrew Parks, eMusic ContributorRather than be bitter about missing Depeche Mode and Green Day, I spent most of my Friday at South by Southwest at two very different showcases. First up was the FADER Fort's over-the-top procession of… more »
By Andrew Parks, eMusic ContributorRemember that rad Bleached song we streamed from their debut album the other day? Well, rather than make you wait until April 2nd for the rest of the record, eMusic managed to convince the L.A. duo's label to sneak their new single onto a carefully curated sampler. Featuring 10 tracks and available to your left for the low, low cost of free, the compilation hammers Dead Oceans' diverse roster home, from the feedback-engulfed jet plane jams of A Place to Bury Strangers to the fireside folk of Phosphorescent. Here's that Bleached track again if you're on the fence at all... more »
By Andrew Parks, eMusic Contributor"Me and Jen were punk kids who weren't taught how to play instruments," says Jessie Clavin, one-half of Bleached, the band she co-founded with her sister/fellow Mika Miko bandmate Jennifer. "We taught ourselves how to… more »
By Ann Valasek, eMusic Contributor"Hello?" Yes, Lionel Richie? "Is it me you're looking for?" Yes, in fact it was, and I found him Wednesday night at ACL Live. This was after I watched Fiona Apple sing "Criminal" at Stubb's… more »
By eMusic Editorial Staff, eMusic ContributorIn addition to strong outings from reliable favorites, 2011 also saw an influx of promising new artists making bold opening statements. Here are a dozen we think you'd do well to keep your eye on… more »
By J. Edward Keyes, Editor-in-Chief Even though the new release cycle continues to slow down, we've still got a few banner new releases today, alongside some hidden gems. Let's dive in. The Black Keys, El Camino: Years ago, when I was… more »
