Category Archives: Indie Rock

Mikal Cronin – You Gotta Have Someone

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

When Mikal Cronin was touring on his self-titled record put out earlier this year by Trouble in Mind, I couldn’t help but laugh to myself when he introduced some unrecorded songs during his set by saying “Okay, here’re a couple … Continue reading →

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The Strange Boys – Live Music

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Rough Trade released the Strange Boys Live Music October 25, 2011, and despite the misleading title, the album is actually their third studio full-length. Upon first listen, it’s apparent that the album presents a slicker incarnation of the band. Dylan … Continue reading →

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Crystal Antlers – Two-Way Mirror

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Crystal Antlers self-released their latest album Two-Way Mirror on their own Recreation Ltd. July 12, 2011. A lot of buzz surrounded this band with their s/t EP, but the reception was mixed for the follow up Tentacles, which bears the … Continue reading →

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Mikal Cronin – Self-titled

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Out of the same scene that birthed Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, The Fresh and Onlys, Sic Alps and many more noteworthy acts comes Mikal Cronin. Some may be familiar with his work in Moonhearts whose s/t full length (Tic … Continue reading →

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Purling Hiss – Lounge Lizards 12″

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Philadelphia’s Purling Hiss has released another 6 songs through the fine folks at Mexican Summer. The 12″ is titled Lounge Lizards and offers up more of the blown-out rock and roll we’ve come to expect from these guys.  If you’re … Continue reading →

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Bon Iver – S/T

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Bon Iver’s latest project makes me want to say its name correctly. I’ve been mispronouncing Bon Iver (Bone-ee-Vare) since being introduced to the band, which music critics are saying sounds more like a full-fledged group now than when singer Justin … Continue reading →

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Shannon and the Clams – Sleep Talk

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Shannon and the Clams are a female-fronted garage punk band based out of Oakland, California. While some may know frontwoman Shannon Shaw a bit better as one of the punkettes in the fellow Oakland-based band Hunx and His Punx, Shannon … Continue reading →

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The Wooden Birds – Two Matchsticks

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

I was just sitting in a bar the other day when a song came on that was familiar, but it took me awhile to pinpoint what it was. The song was off of American Analog Set’s 2001 album Know By … Continue reading →

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Battles – Gloss Drop

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

I’ve been putting off writing about this album for awhile for fear of what I might say regarding the work of some of my favorite artists. I loved Williams-era Don Caballero. I loved Stanier-era Helmet. I played the bejesus out … Continue reading →

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Wet Hair – In Vogue Spirit

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Iowa’s Wet Hair will offer up their new LP In Vogue Spirit on De Stijl Records May 23, 2011. This album features 8 new songs that highlight the band’s brand of droney electro-psych, complete with pop flourishes and a thick … Continue reading →

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