“Boy” has been “handpicked” as the debut single from The Orchard, Ra Ra Riot’s sophomore album, and the video recently crash-landed on the internet courtesy of label Barsuk Records.  A mere sixteen-count in and there’s no question why it is “the chosen one.”  The bubbling bass line immediately demands reciprocal head nodding.  If you’re not sure what this looks like, just watch the bassist, yo! Continue Reading

SEPTEMBER 2008

1. Lady Sovereign | Those Were The Days
2. RZA | Try Ya Ya Ya
3. The Soho Dolls | Bang Bang Bang Bang
4. White Rose Movement | Girls In The Back
5. New Young Pony Club | Jerk Me Continue Reading

DECEMBER 2007

1. Mobius Band | Friends Like These
2. Ra Ra Riot | Each Year
3. White Rabbits | The Plot
4. The Blakes | Two Times
5. Atmosphere | Watch Out Continue Reading

OCTOBER 2007

1. Jamie T | Sheila
2. The Cribs | Men’s Needs
3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Down Boy
4. Rogue Wave | Lake Michigan
5. Ra Ra Riot | Ghost Under Rocks Continue Reading