Freedom Fry set to release ‘Friends and Enemies’ EP Chief Cougar·June 6, 2013Freedom Fry‘s unique aesthetic has had a special spot in my heart since we posted the spellbinding “Earthquake”...Album SpotlightGlobal ReachUSA
Tearist live @ Lyric Theater, Hollywood Kyle·April 27, 2013I had the wondrous opportunity to see the echo-synth-noise-darkwave duo Tearist (pronounced tear-like rip apart) perform at Los...Live showUSA
Cougar Microbes Top Albums of 2012: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Here Nicole Kilpatrick and Mario·January 1, 2013Fans expecting Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros to come out with ‘Up From Below‘ part two may...Album SpotlightFolk PopIndieUSA
Edward Sharpe: The Gospel, The Messiah, And The Saved Nicole Kilpatrick·October 31, 2012No matter how “zany” they come off; though the general public may be threatened by their “cult-like” appearance;...Album SpotlightUSA
Cougar Microbes Top Albums of 2011: TV On The Radio – Nine Types Of Light Chief Cougar·January 31, 2012Tv On The Radio didn’t take too long to follow up 2009’s brilliant ‘Dear Science,‘ and as usual...Artist SpotlightAlbum SpotlightGlobal ReachUSA
Cougar Microbes Top Albums of 2011: Tyler, The Creator – Goblin Chief Cougar and Cole·January 28, 2012 Last year I sat through a blogger and A&R roundtable organized by one of the majors in London. In between...Artist SpotlightAlbum SpotlightGlobal ReachUSA
Cougar Microbes Top Albums of 2011: Ashtar Command – American Sunshine Chief Cougar and Kyle·January 26, 2012 The musical super-duo Ashtar Command, composed of Chris Holmes (Sir Paul McCartney‘s go-to DJ) and Brian Liesegang (Founding...Album SpotlightUSA
Introducing The Difference Chief Cougar·December 2, 2011I have come across numerous talented musicians and singers since my temporary move to LA. Amongst these I...IntroducingUSAWeekend Videos
Weekend Videos: Tashaki Miyaki – ‘Somethin’ Is Better Than Nothin” Chief Cougar·November 19, 2011Last week I bigged up Tashaki Miyaki and subsequently selected them for my BBC 6 Music takeover segment. I had...Album SpotlightIntroducingUSAWeekend Videos