[on repeat] T.H.M. by Deerhunter

I have what is probably not a good habit of eventually dismissing a band's output after 3 or 4 albums due to repetitiveness of sound or lack of diversity so it goes without saying that I wasn't expecting much from Deerhunter's fifth LP Monomania from 4AD on May 7 (buy). I've really loved everything Bradford and Co. have put out, including their last release Halcyon Digest, but it was beginning to seem

[on repeat] DUSTY RHODES by Lotus Plaza

Dusty Rhodes

Monoliths

Lotus Plaza's new LP Spooky Action At A Distance really surprised me.  The 'other' guitarist (and mult-instrumentalist) from Deerhunter, Lockett Pundt, released his second LP on April 2 from Kranky Records (buy).  I was expecting more of the experimental, swirly, repetitive pedal effects that seemed to take over his debut solo release, The Floodlight Collective, but instead was met with some extremely accessible,

[on repeat] THE SHAKES by Atlas Sound

The Shakes

Terra Incognita

Bradford Cox spends his time away from Deerhunter tinkering with dreamy electronics, chilling moods, and some spacey guitar strumming as part of his side project Atlas Sound.  His third album, Parallax, is due out on November 8 (buy) from 4AD and the tracks 'Te Amo,' 'Modern Aquatic Nightsongs,' 'Terra Incognita,' 'Amplifiers,' and 'Praying Man,' have all made

[on repeat] MEMORY BOY by deerhunter

deerhunter's great new, 'on repeat' lp, halcyon digest, comes out on 9/28 and can be purchased here. but don't take my word for it, if you haven't gotten a hold of a leaked copy then head over to NPR where you can listen to all the psychedelic textures and layers streaming for free.  they will be performing at the music box on 11/1 (tickets). here are two of the many highlights.

memory boy

helicopter
by deerhunter - (official | 4AD)