August 30th, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson
Watch (and listen) as Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss calmly drives through the desert while images of popping balloons, a switchblade, a bloody telephone and red fog in the locker room flash back and forth to this addictively snappy, retro tune
August 25th, 2011 | by Chase Larson
Steve Jobs may have resigned from Apple. Will and Jada may be separated. But we'll always have Donny Hathaway
August 23rd, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson
Cults' recent song, "Go Outside," not only features an infectious and haunting indie sound, but a retro music video using actual footage of an eerie event with a true and chilling history
August 18th, 2011 | by Chase Larson
While never quite reaching the mainstream, Lydia has a cult following (even getting tattoos to prove their worthiness) and are noted for emotionally resonant tunes that defy most of the genre’s whiny predecessors with the perfect coupling of androgynous lead vocals and a high harmony
August 17th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen
With Lights' youthful, Canadian-accented voice, upbeat lyrics, driving synthetic beats and impossibly catchy hooks, "River" sort of makes you feel like a fourteen-year-old girl — but it's almost impossible to care
August 16th, 2011 | by Amanda Taylor
Is being well-dressed important? Our new style correspondent sure thinks so. Read on and see what you think. Oh, and suit up
August 15th, 2011 | by Melissa Connor
We use the word "sexy" a lot here at SOUND, but a lot of times there just isn't a better word with which to describe a song. "So In Love" is one of those instances
August 12th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen
It may not be a great film, but it pulled off some pretty impressive visual feats and avoided almost all of the pitfalls that could have easily undone it. If you’re into apes, you’ll be into this movie. But even if you're not, you’ll probably still enjoy yourself
August 12th, 2011 | by Chase Larson
We still have trouble letting you know about all the sonic goodness we've been feasting our ears on. To solve this, listen to our first ever Editor's Pick playlist, bursting with impressive tracks that, for whatever reason, haven't made the cut yet.
August 9th, 2011 | by Melissa Connor
The song is indie pop at its finest: electronics, keyboards and a catchy drum beat combined with vocals that sound like pop from the 1960's. The vocals are haunting, but dreamy and beautiful at the same time
August 9th, 2011 | by Randall Castillo
Nestled amongst HDMI cables, 50-inch plasma televisions and geeky pamphlets hocking extended warranties, Ellie Goulding delivered a soulful performance at a Best Buy in Manhattan that, in some ways, bested the work on her recent studio album, Lights.
August 2nd, 2011 | by Daniel Atwood
Grab your knee-pads and glow-sticks, dim the lights and get ready for an ethereal, electronic experience as you delve into an appealing array of beat-heavy tunes