The Occurrence - Tag: New Releases

Nova Scotian alternative rock artist Sperry Alan releases his new LP, Before Our Time, composed from a unique blend of punk and folk rock. Lively as it is intimate, Sperry wears his heart on his sleeve...

“You ain’t seen nothing yet,” sings Eric Emm over an industrial beat fit for a Kanye West freestyle. It’s a muscular statement from electronic band Tanlines, who made a name for themselves three years ago...

  With production by Gustavo de Beauville and vocals from Steve Moore, the Calgary-based rock duo The Unravelling presents their latest single, "Revolt," which carries a poignant message over grungy guitars and heavy-hitting drums. If you're a fan of...

Photo by Tia Brindel   Ah, Wisconsin. Home to fine cheeses, all-American beers and one of the best darn indie bands of our time. Maritime - composed of former Promise Ring and Dismemberment Plan players - have...

  The big hullaballoo this past week in the music world was that the world got a little more united. Friday was dubbed the universal day for fresh releases, after a lifetime of varying days for...

  Always avant-garde and a little cheeky, San Francisco’s Deerhoof have made their most accessible record yet. La Isla Bonita (Polyvinyl) files down their quirks without rendering them dull. The spastic drums of Greg Saunier and...

Sultry and daring singer Meshell Ndegeocello has announced the June release of her latest album, Comet, Come to Me, on Naive Records. If her recent Boombox feature is any indication, the collection's sound will fall...

Foster the People aren't much for the wocka wocka wocka when it comes to song subjects. Their big hit, "Pumped Up Kicks," was a commentary on gun violence in schools. But they may have had...