Lord Huron "Time To Run"

Lord Huron released their debut LP 'Lonesome Dreams' in October via Play It Again Sam/I AM SOUND. Watch the video for "Time To Run" (above) or listen to the track below.

Wrightwood "Valley"

Psychedelic folk outfit Wrightwood (singer/songwriter Peter Mercado and  producer Andrew Lynch (Earlimart, OFF!) release debut single "Valley" (video above). Listen for their debut LP from the duo to drop sometime next spring. Wrightwood is ertainly one to watch out for in the new year.

Rone "Bye Bye Macadam"

Rone shares video for "Bye Bye Macadam" from latest LP 'Tohu Bohu' (available now via InFine). Watch the striking video above now or listen below.

Misfit Mod "Queen Love Zero" (video)

Misfit Mod shares new video for "Queen Love Zero" from forthcoming debut 'Islands & Islands' (due February 19th via Stars & Letters). Watch the video (above) now and get ready for much more from Misfit Mod in the new year.

Lucius "Don't Just Sit There" (video)

Lucius share video for "Don't Just Sit There" from there self-titled debut EP. Watch "Don't Just Sit There" (above or listen below).

Úlfur "Black Shore"

Úlfur - Black Shore from Máni M. Sigfússon on Vimeo.
Úlfur (Úlfur Hansson) to release debut album 'White Mountain' on March 5th via Western Vinyl. Hannson has played in Swords of Chaos and in Jónsi's touring band. The album was mixed by Alex Somers (of Jónsi & Alex and Riceboy Sleeps) and features guest vocals from Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (of Mountain Man). Watch the video for "Black Shore" the first single off of the forthcoming LP (or listen below).

The Neighbourhood "A Little Death"

The Neighbourhood share B-side of "Let It Go" titled "A Little Death" (out now via Columbia Records). Grab the bundle here. Listen to "A Little Death" (below) now.

Mitzi "All I Heard"

Brisbane's Mitzi share second single "All I Heard" from forthcoming LP 'Truly Alive' out February 19th via Future Classics. The debut full length was mixed by Ash Workman (Metronomy, Klaxons). Listen to "All I Heard" (below) now.

OOFJ "Death Teeth" (video)

OOFJ to release debut LP 'Disco To Die' in February via Fake Diamond/ClapYouClapMe. The ten track album was recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Watch the video for "Death Teeth" (above or listen below) from the forthcoming release now.

Solar Year "Magic Idea"

Montreal's Solar Year share B-side of the "Night & Dat" single with "Magic Idea". The single drops on January 7th via Stratosfear Recordings. Listen to "Magic Idea" (below) now.

Younolovebunny "Attention"

Copenhagen's Younolovebunny to release debut cassette 'Happy Nation II' on January 1st via Almost-Musique (Shimmering Stars, Money). Listen to "Attention" (below) now from the forthcoming EP.

Feldspar "The Flat and Paper Sky" (video)

Feldspar shares Craig Heathcoat directed video for "The Flat and Paper Sky" from the band's latest EP 'The Flat and Paper Sky Vol. II' (which dropped on December 3rd hot on the heals of "Vol. I"). Watch the video (above) now and keep your ears peeled for more from Feldspar in 2013.

Veronica Falls "Teenage" (video)

Veronica Falls to release sophomore LP 'Waiting For Something To Happen' on February 12th via Slumberland/Bella Union. The band is now sharing a video for album track "Teenage" (above or listen below). Catch Veronica Falls live at Vancouver's Media Club on March 22nd (all dates below).

Tour Dates
3/6 - Black Cat, Washington DC *
3/7 – Johnny Brendas, Philadelphia, PA *
3/8 – Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY *
3/9 – Great Scott, Boston, MA *
3/10 – Divan Orange, Montreal *
3/12 – The Garrison, Toronto, ON *
3/13 – Beachland Tavern, Cleaveland, OH +
3/14 – Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL +
3/15 – High Noon, Madison, WI +
3/16 – 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN +
3/18 – Hi-Dive, Denver, CO
3/21 – Tractor, Seattle, WA ^
3/22 – Media Club, Vancouver, BC #
3/23 – Doug Fir, Portland, OR ^
3/26 – Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA^
3/29 – Echo, Los Angeles, CA ^
3/30 – Casbah, San Diego, CA ^

* w/ Cold Showers & Cheatahs
+ w/ Cold Showers
^ w/ Brilliant Colors & Golden Grrrls
# w/ Brilliant Colors

China Rats "N.O.M.O.N.E.Y."

The UK's China Rats to release proper debut in 2013, play SXSW. Listen to "N.O.M.O.N.E.Y." (below) now. One to watch for in the new year.

Wild International "Dreams pt. II"

Wild International released the 'Lake Tones' EP today. We've had this on repeat around here for a little while and now you can stream the entire EP now over at Spin. Can't get enough? Listen to the unreleased second half of the EP track "Dreams" with the aptly titled "Dreams pt. II" below now.

Tasty Ears Top 50 Albums of 2012

1. Japandroids - Celebration Rock
2. Purity Ring - Shrines
3. Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan
4. Fiona Apple - The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Chords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do - Epic Records
5. Grimes - Visions
6. Father John Misty - Fear Fun
7. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
8. The Walkmen - Heaven
9. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist
10. Titus Andronicus - Local Business
11. Grizzly Bear - Shields
12. DIIV - Oshin
13. Tame Impala - Lonerism
14. Beach House - Bloom
15. Twin Shadow - Confess
16. Nude Beach - II
17. Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It
18. Santigold - Master Of My Make Believe
19. Animal Collective - Centipede Hz
20. How To Dress Well - Total Loss
21. Chairlift - Something
22. Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light
23. Chromatics - Kill For Love
24. Cloud Nothings - Attack On Memory
25. The Men - Open Your Heart
26. Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes
27. Frankie Rose - Interstellar
28. Dan Deacon - America
29. Liars - WIXIW
30. Sharon Van Etten - Tramp
31. alt-J - An Awesome Wave
32. Ty Segall - Twins
33. Julia Holter - Ekstasis
34. Woods - Bend Beyond
35. Jack White - Blunderbuss
36. Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man
37. First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar
38. Jessica Pratt - Night Faces
39. Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid M.A.A.D. City
40. Crystal Castles - III
41. The Shins - Port Of Morrow
42. The Tallest Man on Earth - There's No Leaving Now
43. Swearin' - Swearin'
44. Lower Dens - Nootropics
45. Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance
46. Sun Kil Moon - Among The Leaves
47. Sleigh Bells - Reign Of Terror
48. Wild Nothing - Nocturne
49. Swans - The Seer
50. Poliça - Give You The Ghost

Trust "heaven" (video)

Trust shares video for "Heaven" prepares to set out on tour including a stop at Vancouver's Venue on March 7th (all dates below). Watch "Heaven" above or listen below now.

Trust Winter 2013 Tour
02/22     Toronto, ON | Lee’s Palace
02/23     Hamilton, ON | This Ain’t Hollywood

02/25     Detroit, MI | Magic Stick 
02/26     Chicago, IL | Lincoln Hall

02/27     Minneapolis, MN | 7th Street Entry 

02/28     Winnipeg, MB | West End Cultural Centre 

03/01     Saskatoon, SK | Amigos 

03/02     Calgary, AB | Hi Fi Club 

03/04     Edmonton, AB | The Pawn Shop 
03/06     Kelowna, BC | Habitat

03/07     Vancouver, BC | Venue 

03/08     Victoria, BC | Sugar 

03/10     Seattle, WA | Crocodile 

03/11     Boise, ID | The Shredder 

03/12     Salt Lake City, UT | Urban Lounge 

03/13     Denver, CO | Larimer Lounge 

03/15     Lawrence, KS | Jackpot Music Hall 

03/16     St. Louis, MO | Off Broadway 

03/18     Cleveland, OH | Beachland Ballroom 

03/19     Pittsburgh, PA | Brillobox 

03/21     Ottawa, ON | Ritual

03/22     Montreal, QC | SAT
03/23     Quebec City, QC | L’Agitee

Eels "New Alphabet"

Eels to release new album 'Wonderful, Glorious' on February 5th via Vagrant Records (pre-order here). Listen to the latest single "New Alphabet" (below) from the forthcoming album. The single gets it's own release on December 18th.

Sun Glitters "Tight"

Sun Glitters is sharing their B-side "Tight" from their forthcoming Lefse Single Series release (pre-order here). The single "Mouth" is set to drop on December 18th, listen to "Tight" below now.

Dog Bite "Forever, Until"

Dog Bite shares another new track from forthcoming debut LP 'Velvet Changes' (out February 5th via Carpark Records). Listen to "Forever, Until" (below) now. Catch Dog Bite live at Vancouver's Biltmore Cabaret on February 26th supporting Toro Y Moi (all dates below).

TOUR DATES WITH TORO Y MOI

01/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom

01/31 - El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls

02/01 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

02/02 - Austin, TX @ Emo's East

02/04 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's

02/05 - New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks

02/06 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Heaven Stage)

02/08 - Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle

02/09 - Richmond, VA @ The National

02/10 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

02/11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

02/13 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall

02/15 - Boston, MA @ Paradise

02/16 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda

02/17 - Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

02/19 - Chicago, IL @ Metro

02/20 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe

02/21 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Theatre

02/23 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

02/24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

02/26 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret

02/27 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

02/28 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

03/01 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent 

03/02 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent 

03/03 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

Caught A Ghost "Connected"

Caught A Ghost to release debut EP 'Nightworks' on February 12th via +1 Records. Listen to "Connected" (below) now for a taste of things to come from this modern-Motown new project.

The Jim Jones Revue "Where Da Money Go?"

The Jim Jones Revue share video for "Where Da Money Go?" from their critically acclaimed latest LP 'The Savage Heart' (out now via Play It Again Sam/Punk Rock Blues Records). The track is the second single from the album to get it's own release (December 24th).

Widowspeak "The Dark Age"

Widowspeak to release their sophomore LP 'Almanac' on January 22nd via Captured Tracks. Listen to "The Dark Age" (below) the second single off of the forthcoming album. The album was recorded by Kevin McMahon (Swans, Real Estate).

Fine Times "Hey Judas" (video)

Fine Times - Hey Judas from Light Organ Records on Vimeo.
Vancouver's Fine Times share video for "Hey Judas" from their self-titled LP (out now via Light Organ Records). The video finds the duo trapped on a surreal island ruled by masked deviants.

Wavves "Sail To The Sun"

Wavves to release John Hill (Rihanna, Santigold) produced new album in the spring via Mom + Pop Records. Watch/listen to "Sail To The Sun" (above/below) from the forthcoming LP now.

Toro Y Moi "So Many Details" (video)

Toro Y Moi shares video for "So Many Details" from the highly anticipated forthcoming LP 'Anything In Return' (out January 22nd via Carpark Records). The video was shot and directed by HARRYS in the Hamptons (once the video reaches 250,000 views a video for the second single will be unlocked).

Dirty Projectors "Offspring Are Blank" (video)

Dirty Projectors share frontman David Longstreth directed video for 'Offspring Are Blank" from their critically acclaimed album 'Swing Lo Magellan' (out now via Domino Record Co.). The album is topping many year end lists (stay tuned to find out out where it will fall on Tasty Ears Best of 2012).

China Rats "To Be Like I"

The UK's China Rats to release proper debut single in March of 2013. Listen to "To Be Like I" (below) for a taste of things to come. Keep your ears peeled for more punk-rock-like-The-Ramones-used-to-make from China Rats soon.

Wax Idols "Sound of a Void"

Oakland's Wax Idols to release sophomore LP 'Discipline & Desire' on March 26th via Slumberland Records. Listen to the first single "Sounds of a Void" (below) from the forthcoming album now.

Free Energy "Street Survivor"

Free Energy is gearing up for the release of their sophomore LP 'Love Sign' (out January 15th via Free Energy Records). Listen to "Street Survivor" (below) the third track to be shared from the highly anticipated album. The forthcoming release was produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Cyndi Lauper) and can be pre-ordered here.

Marnie Stern "Year of the Glad"

Marnie Stern to release new album 'The Chronicles of Marnia' on March 19th via Kill Rock Stars. Listen to "Year of the Glad" the first track to be shared from the forthcoming LP.

Ra Ra Riot "When I Dream"

Ra Ra Riot prepare for the release of third album 'Beta Love' out January 22nd via Arts & Crafts. Listen to the second single "When I Dream" (below) from the forthcoming LP (pre-order now here). Catch Ra Ra Riot live at Vancouver's Venue on February 7th.

Lovelife "Your New Beloved"

Lovelife to release new EP 'The Fourth Floor' on December 17th via National Anthem. Listen to "Your New Beloved" (below) from the forthcoming EP now.

How To Dress Well "& It Was You"

How To Dress Well (Tom Krell) shares Luke Gilford directed video for "& It Was U" from his recently released new album 'Total Loss' (available now via Acephale). The album is deservedly featured on several Best Of 2012 lists. Watch/listen to "& It Was U" (above/below) now.

The Deer Tracks ""Okta Crash"

The Deer Tracks set to release 'The Archer Trilogy Pt. 3' on February 12th via The Control Group. The forthcoming LP is their strongest yet and we'll hopefully have an example for you soon. In the meantime check out the previously unreleased track "Okta Crash" (below) from the Swedish electronica duo.

Eliza and the Bear "Upon The North"

London's Eliza and the Bear share new track "Upon The North" from forthcoming Double A-side (with "The Southern Wild") which is set for release on February 25th. Listen to "Upon The North" (below) now. Keep your ears peeled for more from Eliza and the Bear in the near future.

Ava Luna "Ice Level" (video)

Brooklyn's Ava Luna share video for the title track from their critically acclaimed debut LP 'Ice Level' (out now via Infinite Best). The album dropped last spring and is still on regular rotation around here. Add one part Jamie Lidell to one part Dirty Projectors, shake and strain over something you've never heard before and enjoy. Watch above or listen below but don't miss this track. Go.

The Honey Pies "Game Show"

Adelaide's The Honey Pies to release new album 'Coconuts' on December 14th. The four piece is hotly tipped back home by the likes of Triple J. Listen to the first single "Game Show"off of the forthcoming LP below now.

Solar Year "Night & Day"

Montreal duo Solar Year share A-side and title track of new 7" 'Night & Day' (out now via Stratosfear Recordings). Listen to "Night & Day" (below) now.

Boats "Great Skulls"

Winnipeg's Boats to release new album  'A Fairway Full Of Miners' on February 3rd via Kill Rock Stars. The album was recorded by Ryan McVeigh at Prairie Recording Studio and mixed David Carswell (Destroyer, New Pornographers) in Vancouver. Listen to the first single "Great Skulls" from the forthcoming LP below now.

The Pack a.d. "Positronic"

The Pack a.d. share video for "Positronic" from this year's critically acclaimed 'Unpersons' (out now via Mint Records). Watch the Lloyd Choi directed video above now.

Mocky "Little Bird"

Mocky to release 'Graveyard Novelas EP' on February 25th via Heavy Sheet (his own publishing). Mocky has already co-produced Feist's 'The Reminder' and 'Metals' albums as well as Jamie Lidell's 'Multiply'. Listen to the fist taste of the forthcoming LP with "Little Bird" (below) now.

Autre Ne Veut "Counting" feat. Mykki Blanco (video)

Autre Ne Veut set to release sophomore album 'Anxiety' on February 26th via Software Recording Co.. Watch the David Riley directed video for the forthcoming album's first single "Counting" (above). Featured on both the track and the video is Mykki Blanco.

King Dude "Vision In Black" (acoustic Glassroom session)

King Dude kicks off the second leg of his tour in support of his recent release 'Burning Daylight' (out now via Dais. To celebrate King Dude is sharing an acoustic performance of "Vision In Black" (above). Catch King Dude at Vancouver's Media Club on January 15th (with Chelsea Wolfe) (all dates below).

TOUR DATES 

12/07/12 Brooklyn, NY - Club Europa ¥ *

12/08/12 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church

12/09/12 Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool Ω

12/12/12 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle

12/14/12 Oakland, CA - The Uptown ¥ ^

12/15/12 Oakland, CA - The Uptown ¥ ^

01/11/13 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall ∆
01/13/13 Portland, OR - The Doug Fir Lounge ∆
01/14/13 Seattle, WA - Triple Door ∆
01/15/13 Vancouver, BC - Media Club ∆
01/18/13 Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club ∆
01/19/13 Chicago, IL - Schubas Tavern ∆
01/20/13 Pontiac, MI - Pike Room ∆
01/21/13 Toronto, ON - Drake Hotel ∆
01/22/13 Montreal, QC - Il Motore ∆
01/23/13 Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair ∆
01/25/13 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church - Chapel ∆
01/26/13 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg ∆

02/05/13 Phoenix, AZ - The Crescent Ballroom ∆

¥ = w/ Psychic TV

* = w/ Starred

Ω = w/ Cult of Youth

^ = w/ Lumerians

∆ = w/ Chelsea Wolfe

Dinosaur Jr "This Is All I Came To Do" (Acoustic Performance)

Dinosaur Jr shares previously unreleased acoustic performance of "This Is All I Came To Do" for [PIAS]' 30th Anniversary. The band will also be performing a special NME Awards Show on February 4th at London's Electric Ballroom. Dinosaur Jr's latest album 'I Bet On Sky' is out now via Play It Again Sam. For one of the loudest bands on earth they sure can kill it acoustic. Check out [PIAS] Recordings for more exclusive content.

Misfit Mod "Cars"

Misfit Mod (aka Sarah Kelleher) releases 'Sugar C' single b/w "Cars" via Stars & Letters. Misfit Mod grew up in New Zealand but now calls London home. Listen to the b-side "Cars" (below) now and get ready for her debut full length which is scheduled to drop next year.

Beach Fossils "Careless"

Beach Fossils to release new album 'Clash The Truth' on February 19th via Captured Tracks. The forthcoming album was produced by Ben Greenburg (of The Men) and finds Blonde Redhead's Kazu Makino providing some guest vocals on one track. Listen to "Careless" (below) for a taste of things to come from Beach Fossils.

Ducktails "Letter Of Intent"

Ducktails (Matthew Mandanile's Of Real Estate's not so solo project) to release new album 'The Flower Lane' on January 29th via Domino Record Co. (pre-order here). Listen to "Letter Of Intent" (below) from the forthcoming release. The track features vocals from Jessa Farkas (of Future Shuttle) and Ian Drennan (of Big Troubles) as well as Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) on synth and Joel Ford (Ford & Lopatin) on Bass.

Nosaj Thing "Snap"

Nosaj Thing gearing up for release of new album 'Home' which is set to drop next year via Nosaj's new imprint and label (Timetable) for Innovative Leisure. Listen to "Snap" (below) a second track from the forthcoming album.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis "Tiny Desk Concert" (NPR)

Seattle duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released their latest album 'The Heist' earlier this year to rave reviews. NPR recently had them in to perform  a Tiny Desk Concert (above). Watch all three tracks "Some Love", "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us" (featuring Ray Dalton). Great performance, great album. Go.

GEMS "All I Ever"

Nomadic duo GEMS are currently calling Washington, D.C. home. The band released their first single

"Void Moon" last month and now you can hear "All I Ever" (below). GEMS brand of dream-pop (think Beach House) will hopefully make it's way to Vancouver for a live performance soon. Listen to "All I Ever" now.

Team Ghost "Dead Film Star"

French five piece Team Ghost release 'Dead Film Star EP' in North America this week via Wsphere. The band was put together by ex-M83 co-founder Nicolas Fromageau. Watch the Simon Cahn directed video for the title track above or listen below. The band's debut LP is set to follow on March 19th.

Isadora "Falter"

Isadora share Chris Byler and Sam Adams directed video for "Falter" (above). The band is set to release their debut EP in February. Watch "Falter" (starring the band's drummer Jesse Bilotta) now.

Camera2 "Just About Made It"

Brooklyn Four piece Camera2 share Josh Stoddard directed video for "Just About Made It" from their debut EP of the same name. The band is made up of singer/producer/songwriter Andy Chase (Juliana Hatfield/Smashing Pumpkins) guitarist Michael Jurin, bassist Aric Gillis and drummer Mike Williams. Watch the video above or listen/download the track below now. Keep your ears peeled for more from Camera2 soon.

Miyuki & Ross Fish "Break Free"

Fellow Audio-Kult artists Ross Fish and Siberia's Miyuki share "Break Free" from the forthcoming collaborative album. Listen to "Break Free" (below) now.

The Soft "Mori"

The UK's The Soft to release new EP early next year via Ceremony. Listen to "Mori" for a sample of things to come for this chill-wave, bedroom pop trio.