Assembly of Dust are bringing their “voltaic, raw live performances” to the masses when they continue on a fall tour in support of their critically lauded new album ‘Some Assembly Required,’ which kicked off on September 10th. ‘Some Assembly Required‘ is being hailed as a triumph. USA Today says the band “dazzle” and the album’s tracks “stand tall,” while the NY Times says for the band’s lead singer and frontman “here’s to Mr. Genauer” and saves some praise for the band, “a four-piece that works here with clarity and concision.” Join discussion...

It’s starting to look like the musical talent pool in Montreal is deeper than Lake Baikal. Even among a luminary, headlining-grabbing sea of indie rock stars Flotilla’s One Hundred Words For Water stands out as one of the most original and engaging albums released by a new Canadian group recently. Join discussion...

There’s an ease and familiar grace to the way that Nick Daugherty sings. With a grounding in acoustic rock, luminescent pop, and gospel soul, Daugherty’s music shimmers with an infectiousness that separates him from the vast pack of aspiring artists and songwriters. His debut album, Movin’ Higher, is a collection of songs that is the sound of a man finding the full dimension of his talent for the first time, establishing him as a significant new artist to watch. Join discussion...

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ernie Halter released a live album, entitled “Ernie Halter: Live,” on September 8th. Initially, the album is available exclusively on iTunes, with CDs available beginning September 20th at Halter’s live shows. The album includes eleven tracks recorded on tour in 2009 over the course of a month at a number of locations; a brand new track called “Yes I Am” is the only song that has not appeared in a studio version on one of Halter’s past albums. Join discussion...

The Jacksons 2/26/79 The Carre theater Amsterdam, The Netherlands Join discussion...

The beauty of technology today is that you can talk to people millions of miles away instantly, like they are sitting right next to you. The Ventura Project decided to take it a step further and create music from halfway across the world. Join discussion...