Passion Pit’s full length debut, Manners, is at the same time both very similar to and quite a departure from their 2008 EP Chunk of Change. The band is still producing melody-centered electro pop with falsetto vocals and a sunny feel. However one only needs to contrast “Sleepyhead,” the one song they’ve carried over from… Continue reading »
May
15
Stream Me: Apple Juice Orchestra
Apple Juice Orchestra’s full album is being streamed on MySpace. Have a listen would you? This Chapel Hill, NC duo have a unique, haunting sound. You’re welcome.
Feb
10
Max Morgan’s Wait For Me Music Video
I’ve told you about British rocker Max Morgan before so I won’t this time out. Just watch his video for “Wait For Me,” the first single off his debut album “Interrupting The Silence.” Chances are you’ve already heard of Morgan before. His songs have been used on “Private Practice” and “Grey’s Anatomy” to name a… Continue reading »
Nov
14
Calexico’s Joey Burns: thecheappop.com interview
By Jon Chattman “We’re very adaptable,” Joey Burns said of his musically diverse band Calexico. That’s why you’ll often hear the band collaborating with an eclectic mix of musicians from Iron & Wine to Nancy Sinatra. “We love being in the hot seat and a lot of times.” Elaborating on that, he said, “It never… Continue reading »
Sep
05
Best Mustache Ever with Oppenheimer’s Rocky O’Reilly and Shaun Robinson
Rocky: “Hitler -no chance of any copy-cat instances, he owns that entire style!” Shaun: “Tom Selleck. You know why!” Yes Shaun… we all know why.
Aug
26
First ABBA, now Lykke Li?
One of the rising stars of the Indie pop scene, Swedish singer Lykke Li is has crafted a debut album based around light, airy songs that feature incredibly catchy hooks. Outside these surface traits however, there is very little that unites these tracks, which feature a stylistic diversity that leaves the album tripping lightly around… Continue reading »
Aug
12
Tune in Tokyo
Hello Tokyo’s Sell the Stars: To Buy or Not to Buy By Nell Alk Brooklyn based band Hello Tokyo’s first full-length album Sell the Stars hit shelves in late April. Comprised of 11 songs, this debut disc is chockfull of fantastic tracks; the most notable include “I Spy,” “Run to You,” “The Affair” and “Alert… Continue reading »
Jun
13
The Wars of 1812′s Bobby Maher: thecheappop.com interview
Past, Present and Foreseeable Future for The Wars of 1812 By Nell Alk The Midwest is a stellar source for amazing music. Think Bon Iver, Wilco, Brother Ali, The Hold Steady, and Atmosphere. The Wars of 1812 are no exception. This “indie-rock-Americana” foursome hails from St. Paul, Minnesota and plans to make an East Coast… Continue reading »