Ben Trickey — Choke & Croon

Three years was far too long to wait a new Ben Trickey album. His debut, Rising Waters, was one of my favorites of 2013 and continues to be a standby, even three years later. But maybe three years was the…

Great Peacock — “Society Hill”

The geniuses at Great Peacock are at again. The band will release their new single “Let You Go” tomorrow, alongside this gem, “Society Hill.” The track features what makes Great Peacock so incredible: Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd’s unique vocal…

Dregas — “Skin”

This may be a dance song, but it feels appropriate on today of all days. The song addresses the inherent racial and gender tensions in an interracial relationship. Like all memorable club music, the lyrics are poignant and real, but…

Kristopher James — Find Me

Kristopher James has returned with his sophomore release, Find Me, and it’s a triumphant one. James is all-around impressive, to be sure. Find Me showcases his impressive range (particularly in “Fire and the Fuse.”) Where Movement:1 caught James in a…

Will Bennett & The Tells — Wichita

If you’ve been pining for some good old-fashioned barroom rock, look no further than Will Bennett & The Tells. I wrote about them a few weeks back and am excited to share the full album with you now. Bennett has…

VIDEO: Round Eye — “Billy”

Chinese punk band Round Eye has a knack for making eclectic videos. For the fourth of July, let’s take a moment to celebrate American culture, in only the way a bunch of ex-pat punks can. Round Eye — Official, Bandcamp

Marisa Anderson — Into the Light

Marisa Anderson’s latest release is a masterwork. This is an instrumental album, but you won’t feel lost…at least not in the wrong ways. Into the Light was conceived as a soundtrack for a fictional sci-fi Western movie. But if that…