Indie supergroup Mt. Desolation, which features members of Keane, Mumford & Sons, The Killers, and Noah and the Whale, is pretty darn stoked, as we are, to announce the release of their eponymous debut album on October 19th. So stoked, in fact, they want you to have a copy of the glorious vinyl LP for … Read more
In early 2008, I fell in love with New Zealand indie-pop-rock sensation Brooke Fraser’s second album, Albertine. I played it everywhere – in my house, in my car, even outside while I fertilized my lawn. I enjoyed its honesty and pop flavor; songs like “Shadowfeet” and “Albertine” were among my favorites of the year. What … Read more
Are you ready to make that call? It’s gonna be a lifetime Noah and the Whale has released one of our favorites albums of 2013, and it’s called Heart of Nowhere. Hooks, melodies, a Police-esque vibe on “All Through The Night,” you name it, this album has the goods to give you an instant lift. … Read more
All photos by Tim Bottchen Noah and the Whale delivered a wonderful set on Thursday night at The Pageant, playing songs from their entire catalog, including their latest album, Heart of Nowhere. The pinnacle revealed itself at the end during “The First Days of Spring,” the single encore. It built from the opening dramatic strings, … Read more
Albums get lost in the shuffle, that’s just the way it goes. But holy hell, where was I on May 6th when Heart of Nowhere was unleashed? To my ears, this is Noah and the Whale’s best effort as a band; it’s stupid how many hooks this album has. “Lifetime,” today’s Jam of the Day, … Read more