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Blondfire's Erica Driscoll Muses on Fashion, Recent Success, the Alt-Rock Resurgence + More

Dave Kim — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:46:28 +0000

This has been quite the breakout year for Los Angeles-based duo Blondfire. Their hit single ‘Where the Kids Are’ has been one of the top tracks in the alt-rock world, and having released an EP of the same name last fall, the brother-sister combo are ready to reach new heights. Blondfire mainly comprises vocalist and [...]

10 Best Snow Patrol Songs

Dave Kim — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:00:58 +0000

Irish band Snow Patrol have been together for almost 20 years. While the lineup has changed over time, the roster of frontman Gary Lightbody, drummer Jonny Quinn, guitarist Nathan Connolly, bassist Paul Wilson and keyboardist Tom Simpson has remained consistent since 2005. After breaking out with their 2003 album 'Final Stra

Jezabels Talk Indie Cred, Being Starstruck, 'Twilight' + More – Exclusive Interview

Dave Kim — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:04:23 +0000

Australian indie rockers the Jezabels are a relatively new band on the rise. The group formed in 2007 after meeting at the University of Sydney, and having released their full-length debut, 'Prisoner,' last year to much critical acclaim, they hope to continue the momentum they've been building. Frontwoman Hayley Mary and drummer Nik Kaloper chatted with Diffuser.fm during this year's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.

Avalanche City's Dave Baxter Muses Over Unexpected Success and the New Mainstream – Exclusive Interview

Dave Kim — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:30:22 +0000

New Zealand folk group Avalanche City have plans to infiltrate your iPod while you're listening to Mumford and Sons, the Avett Brothers and more groups in the same vein. Avalanche City was initially a solo project of Dave Baxter, but the musician recruited friends to help take it on the road and release the debut album 'Our New Life Above the Ground' last year.

10 Best National Songs

Dave Kim — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:17:11 +0000

The National are a Brooklyn, N.Y. band who found their beginnings in Cincinnati, Ohio. Consisting of vocalist Matt Berninger, brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner on guitars, Scott Devendorf on bass and his brother Bryan on drums, the National have become one of the most critically acclaimed bands to surface in the 2000s. Beginning with the material of their breakthrough 2005 album, 'Alligator,' we've come up with a list of the 10 Best National Songs to spotlight their top work.

10 Best Black Keys Songs

Dave Kim — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:15:20 +0000

Blues rock revivalists the Black Keys have come a long way since their humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio. Starting out around the time garage rock bands were coming out in droves in the early 2000s, the Midwest duo have ascended to arena rock pros. Diffuser.fm pays tribute to one of the hardest working bands in music today by counting down the 10 Best Black Keys Songs.

O.A.R. Share Thoughts on Career Longevity and What's to Come After 'King' – Exclusive Interview

Dave Kim — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:32:28 +0000

Roots rock vets O.A.R. have been sharing their music with fans for an impressive 16 years. The jam band has a well-known reputation for putting on an energetic and highly entertaining show. We recently chatted with bassist Benj Gershman for a Diffuser.fm interview while O.A.R. were soaking up all the exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

10 Best Band of Horses Songs

Dave Kim — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:09:44 +0000

Indie darlings Band of Horses have been making fans swoon with their melodic rock since 2004. While the lineup has changed considerably throughout the years, the roster of founder and frontman Benjamin Bridwell, drummer Creighton Barret, keyboardist Ryan Monroe, bassist Bill Reynolds and guitarist Tyler Ramsey has remained consistent for some time. In anticipation of the forthcoming release of their new album, 'Mirage Rock,' Diffuser.fm counts down the 10 Best Band of Horses Songs.

The Big Pink Reveal Plans to Work on a New Album – Exclusive Interview

Dave Kim — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:53:35 +0000

London electronic rock duo the Big Pink have been turning heads since releasing their single 'Too Young to Love' in 2008. After signing with legendary British record label 4AD, Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell dropped their debut album, 'A Brief History of Love,' the following year to much critical acclaim. The Big Pink put out their new album 'Future This' earlier this year and sat down with Diffuser.fm before their set at Lollapalooza 2012.

10 Best Beck Songs

Dave Kim — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:37:04 +0000

Beck just announced the details about his new sheet music-only album, 'Song Reader,' but he's been pleasing critics and fans alike with his genre-bending work for years. After breaking out in 1994 with his the hit 'Loser,' Beck has infused folk, country, hip-hop, electronica and rock across 11 a

10 Best Keane Songs

Dave Kim — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:56:32 +0000

Fueled by their smash hit 'Somewhere Only We Know,' Keane have been poster boys for piano rock ever since their debut album, 2004's 'Hopes and Fears,' was released. The Brit rockers have since put out three more studio records and sold over 10 million albums worldwide. While we wait for more music from the group -- Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes and Jesse Quin -- we're counting down the 10 Best Keane Songs that have come out so far.

Metric Discuss 'Synthetica,' Loving Justin Bieber + More at Lollapalooza 2012 – Exclusive Interview

Dave Kim — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:00:51 +0000

Canadian indie rock outfit Metric have been together for over a decade now, initially garnering attention with their 2003 debut album, 'Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?' Metric just released their fifth full-length record, 'Synthetica,' in June to widespread acclaim. Diffuser.fm sat down with bassist Joshua Winstead and drummer Joules Scott-Key before their set at this year's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago to chat about their new album and their take on how the music industry has evolved -- and why they admire Justin Bieber.

10 Best Yeah Yeah Yeahs Songs

Dave Kim — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:30:48 +0000

Yeah Yeah Yeahs formed in 2000 as part of the new wave of bands gaining notoriety out of New York in the beginning of the millennium. The trio of vocalist Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase spread their form of indie art punk to the masses with their 2003 debut, 'Fever to Tell,' and have only continued to evolve over the past nine years. Here, we take a look back at their career to choose the 10 Best Yeah Yeah Yeahs songs that have been released so far.

Neon Trees Drummer Elaine Bradley Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Dave Kim — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:04:33 +0000

After announcing that she was pregnant earlier this year, Neon Trees drummer Elaine Bradley and her husband welcomed a healthy baby boy just days ago. As Us Weekly reports, Bradley gave birth to Bryce Alden on July 30 at 5:10PM in her Provo, Utah home. The baby weighed in at 6 lbs., 2 oz., measuring [...]

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore Joins Black Metal Supergroup Twilight

Dave Kim — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:12:57 +0000

While the future of Sonic Youth is still unclear, singer Thurston Moore has been keeping himself busy. Along with side projects like recording an album with Yoko Ono, Moore has joined the ranks of Chicago-based black metal outfit Twilight.

10 Best Death Cab for Cutie Songs

Dave Kim — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:26:58 +0000

Death Cab for Cutie songs have been gaining the respect of indie rock fans for almost 15 years now. The band's breakout success started with their 2003 album, 'Transatlanticism,' and really took off after their 2005 record, 'Plans.' Frontman Ben Gibbard, guitarist and producer Chris Walla, bassist Nick Harmer and drummer Jason McGerr have developed into one of the most accessible bands in rock today. For your enjoyment, Diffuser.fm counts down the 10 Best Death Cab for Cutie Songs.

Blur's Damon Albarn Named 'One of the Faces of England' for Umbro Ad

Dave Kim — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:00:11 +0000

If you live in London, England, you’ll be seeing a familiar figure on a giant billboard soon. Blur frontman Damon Albarn has been named one of the faces of England by sportswear designer Umbro, who uses his image in a new campaign. As NME reports, Albarn will be shown in ads wearing an England soccer [...]

10 Best Avett Brothers Songs

Dave Kim — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:57:58 +0000

The Avett Brothers have been keeping the sound of Americana alive since 2000 with the release of their first EP. The Concord, N.C. band fuses bluegrass, indie folk, grunge and other genres into highly enjoyable songs that have been captivating fans for over a decade. The Avett Brothers have refined their sound over the years, which was especially evident on their major label release, 'I and Love and You.' With a new album coming out this fall, help us celebrate their success by checking out our 10 Best Avett Brothers Songs list.

Formerly Homeless Radiohead-Singing Street Musician Daniel Mustard Launches Kickstarter Album Campaign

Dave Kim — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:00:14 +0000

A talented musician by the name of Daniel Mustard, who used to be homeless and forced to live on the streets, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new album. Mustard rose to internet fame when he appeared on the Opie and Anthony radio show in 2009 covering Radiohead‘s ‘Creep.’ The video [...]

Victoria's Secret 'A Day in the Life' 2012 Commercial – What's the Song?

Dave Kim — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:30:14 +0000

It’s no secret that most of us would want to hang out with Victoria’s Secret models. In the new commercial promoting the clothing store’s Supermodel Essentials Wear, we come the closest we’ll ever get, while music from April Smith and the Great Picture Show plays in the background. The popular lingerie chain is pushing their [...]