Consequence of Sound

These New Puritans <i>Hidden</i> on new album

These New Puritans Hidden on new album

By Alex Young on October 29th, 2009

Trivia question for you all: What upcoming album features a six-foot Japanese Taiko drums, a 13-piece brass and woodwind ensemble, a children’s choir, and a guest appearance from Salem’s Heather Marlatt?

Spike Jonze curates, releases free mixtape

By Alex Young on October 29th, 2009

Jens Lekman, Times New Viking, Girls, Pet Shop Boys, Kurt Vile, Karen O and The Kids, and Arcade Fire included.

Peter Gabriel maybe covers Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver on new album

By Alex Young on October 29th, 2009

A picture says a thousand words…

The Pavement Reunion: Who, What, When, Where, and Why

By Alex Young on October 29th, 2009

“I think Pavement has become bigger in the last 10 years than ever before and I think we owe it to our fans to give them one last chance to see us.” — Scott Kannberg

The xx’s Baria Qureshi takes a break, band cancels tour dates

By Alex Young on October 29th, 2009

A incredibly chaotic year has finally appeared to have caught up to the English outfit.

<i>Dark Was The Night</i> raises big bucks for HIV/AIDS charity

Dark Was The Night raises big bucks for HIV/AIDS charity

By Chris Coplan on October 29th, 2009

When good music comes together, it’s a beautiful thing. But when good music makes the world a better place, it’s even sweeter. Such is the case in the release of Dark Was the Night.