The Drums

New: The Drums – “I Can’t Save Your Life”

Brooklyn’s the Drums dropped their second album Portamento at the end of the summer, and they’ve been busy since then – latest single from the record “How It Ended” features…

Album Review: The Drums – Portamento

The Drums’ mirthless and tepid new album Portamento takes the concept of the Sophomore Slump a step further. Their Follow-Up deserves a new term. I suggest the Sophomore Splat.

The Drums Premiere New Song “What You Were”

On September 13th, The Drums will release their sophomore LP, the highly anticipated Portamento. We’ve already heard the catchy-as-hell, Smiths-aping lead single “Money” and its gun-tootin’ video, and now the…

Video: The Drums – “Money”

The official clip for The Drums‘ deliciously Smiths-esque new single “Money” has arrived and it’s a bit puzzling, but I’m not worrying too much about it. The great song in…

The Drums – “The New World”

You know it’s officially time to switch onto that summer gear now that the Drums are releasing new music. The Drums’ forthcoming new single, “The New World” will be out…

REC’D: The Drums – “Down By The Water” (HURTS Remix)

Brooklyn foursome the Drums had a big year – their June self-titled debut received widespread acclaim for its surfy, poppy jams. The record’s biggest, most emphatic songs, “Down By the…

The Drums – “Me and the Moon” (Matthew Dear Remix)

Brooklyn based The Drums have emerged as one of the brightest new bands of 2010 with their debut record, crafting 80s pop rock that belongs on the shelf with Joy…

NEW: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – “Heart in Your Heartbreak”

It seems like whenever you turn around peppy New York indie poppers Pains of Being Pure at Heart have an awesome, toe-tapping new single to listen to. It’s hard to…

ALBUM REVIEWS: The Drums, The Golden Filter

STREET DATE: 09.14.10 | EMUSIC | AMAZON| INSOUND | ITUNES ALBUM REVIEW: The Drums – The Drums At first, The Drums’ self-titled debut album seems like a tree in a…

ALBUM REVIEW: The Drums – The Drums

STREET DATE: 09.14.10 | EMUSIC | AMAZON| INSOUND | ITUNES RATE THE DRUMS: [STARRATER] At first, The Drums’ self-titled debut album seems like a tree in a forest full of…

ON DECK

LISTEN: New Andy Butler (Hercules and Love Affair) – And I’m (So In Love With You) We may have to wait until January to listen to Hercules and Love Affair’s…

DOWNLOAD: New The Drums – “Down By The Water”

The Drums’ self-titled debut album may be out now digitally, but the physical release of the album won’t be here until September 14. Until then, The Drums are giving away…

ON DECK

NEW: Prince – “Lay It Down” “From the heart of Minnesota, here come the Purple Yoda,” sings Prince on “Lay It Down”, a new cut from his forthcoming 20Ten album.…

The Drums – “Lets Go Surfing” (The Raveonettes Remix)

The Drum’s seasonally appropriate “Let’s Go Surfing” has been remixed by the Raveonettes. In fact, I believe this is the very first proper remix the Raveonettes have ever put together,…

The Drums – “Forever and Ever Amen” (Music Video)

The Drums are ready to invade on June 7, when their debut full-length album drops. Last week the Drums gave away a new track, “It Will End In Tears” and…

The Drums – “It Will All End In Tears”

Brooklyn’s The Drums are giving away another track from their hotly tipped self-titled, debut album, due out June 8th on Island Records. “It Will All End In Tears” sounds a…

On Deck: Local Natives x Suckers, M.I.A. x Blaqstarr, The Drums, Twilight

PMA Premiere: Local Natives – “Wide Eyes” (Suckers Remix) Suckers’ long waited debut album, Wild Smile is out June 8 on Frenchkiss. To promote their upcoming LP, the band has…

New Album: The Drums – “The Drums”

Brooklyn’s The Drums will finally release their self-titled debut album this summer on June 7th via Moshi Moshi/Island. The tracklist is below (via):

The Drums “I Felt Stupid” (Music Video)

We praised The Drums’ “I Felt Stupid” and their unabashed love for pop and new wave. In their debut music video, the boys are competing in a track and field…