Recent blog posts about Devon Williams from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/devonwilliams/ 2012-02-15T08:08:40+01:00 text/html 2012-01-16T12:55:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3998012/monday/
A happy Monday to you! Well to be honest, I don't really know if it will be a great day. It could be snowing where you are. That would be kind of tough, getting to work and all that. But I made this short mix for you today, and I hope you enjoy it. Plushgun - Mixtapes (Original Mix) The Shins - Simple Song Real Estate - Out Of Tune Devon Williams - Sufferer [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-31T07:57:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3957895/if-by-yes-devon-williams/
Vreemd, soms valt het kwartje, bij releases die me eigenlijk zouden moeten bevallen, tch niet. If By Yes maakt nochtans perfect gearrangeerde Bauereske pop, Sonja van Hamel kan zo meezingen. En dat alles piekfijn geproduceerd, met de luchtige touch van...]]> text/html 2011-12-24T03:11:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3948195/devon-williams-makes-a-quick-stop-at-home-and-releases/
9With the release of his sophomore album, "Euphoria," Devon Williams has not had a chance to spend too much time at home in Los Angeles. This fall has seen him touring across the U.S. with Wet Illustrated, gigging in London and opening for Tennis on the West Coast. The latter brought him to LA for a hometown show on December 7th at the Satellite, where he was welcomed with unexpected fanfare. Playing with his 4-piece band, Williams performed a shimmering 9-song set of indie pop tunes, with more than half being from the new album. However, what neither Williams or [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-20T20:40:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3942126/top-25-albums-of-2011/
Amazingly enough, 2011 has already come and gone, but with it came a slew of glorious, captivating records. From the return of veterans Bright Eyes , Wilco , and Death Cab for Cutie , to sophomore explosions from The Antlers , Girls , Bon Iver , and Fleet Foxes , and jaw-dropping debuts from Youth Lagoon , James Blake , You Won't , and Caveman , this has been one incredible year of music for us. Say what you will about this year versus the [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-16T13:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3934195/best-of-2011-favorite-albums-of-the-year/
BEST OF 2011 : Albums | Songs | EPs/Singles | Discoveries | Photos | Bootlegs Let's just dive right in, shall we? I wrote blurbs for everything. If you jump straight for No. 1 (SPOILER IT'S KAPUTT ), I'll understand, but you might enjoy some reading. 35. Dream Diary You Are the Beat The upbeat twee group was one of the only true discoveries I made at SXSW, though like the Pains [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-07T16:46:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3913851/devon-williams-young-buffalo-played-glasslands-photos/
Young Buffalo (@youngbuffalo) started the night with a rousing set of power pop tunes. Delivering a collection of songs almost in the style of Brian Jonestown Massacres standout album, Take It From the Man , they drew from past psychedelic rock n roll and contemporary indie rock influences. They energetically banged out both older tracks and new songs from their recently released EP, Baby Demons , such as standout single Catapilah, a driving indie rock tune with soaring harmonies and psychedelic reverb on the vocals and guitar. Their live performances are well worth seeing [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-06T20:47:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3911479/tennis-w-miniature-tigers-devon-williams-the-satellite/
Tennis w/ Miniature Tigers & Devon Williams The Satellite Wednesday, December 7 Tickets & Info [ ENTER TO WIN TICKETS ]]]> text/html 2011-11-29T17:37:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3895273/sondre-lerche-devon-williams-future-islands-suggested-nyc-concerts/
Photo credit: Benjamin Gallardo The week may not be starting off with a bang, but it certainly looks like the combo of bands hitting the city this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will make up for it. Future Islands , Gauntlet Hair , Jukebox The Ghost , Sondre Lerche , YACHT , the list goes on and on and on. Enjoy it! Devon Williams , Tony Castles , Young Buffalo @ [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-29T14:40:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3894782/devon-williams-on-tour-playing-2-nyc-shows/
By Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Devon Williams - Your Sympathy (mp3) West Coast singer-songwriter Devon Williams is currently touring his new album on Slumberland, Euphoria , and will be in NYC this weekend. He plays Cake Shop on Friday (12/2) and Glasslands on Saturday (12/3) . You may remember Williams from his early '00s band Osker or his stints [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-29T13:54:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3894708/hot-ticket-digitalism-data-romance-devon-williams-persian-rugs-grounders/
Live music picks for TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28 through SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 2011. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 / DIGITALISM / THE MOD CLUB /722 COLLEGE / $20 / 19+ Fans of electro-house are probably already familiar with this German duo , who arrived on the scene in 2004. Throughout their career, they've made a name for themselves with their remixes of songs by artists such as Daft Punk, The White Stripes, and Depeche Mode. But their original work is nothing to sneeze at. Vancouver duo Data Romance is also on the [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-29T06:39:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3894113/arc-in-round-opening-for-devon-williams-at-kfn-nov/
Arc In Round will be bringing their gianormous swirling soundscapes to Kung Fu Necktie tonight when they open for Slumberland Records' Devon Williams. You've probably had a chance to experience Jeff Zeigler and crew experimenting in multiple configurations lately while bassist Chris Coello has been on the road with Nightlands . Well, the band should be in full force this evening as they prepare to hit the road for a week of dates in December with The War on Drugs and Sub Pop's Still Corners. The temperature is starting to drop again so expect Arc In [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-23T18:51:32+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3883065/review-devon-williams-euphoria/
Devon Williams - Euphoria MMM Having spent time in Osker (punk) and Lavender Diamond (folky pop), guitarist Devon Williams stepped out on his own with the 2008 release of his debut album, Carefree , which showed the ethos of his former bands through a lens of sharp indie pop. On his sophomore effort, Euphoria , Williams dunks his debuts sound into a pool of chorus-heavy, 80s-indebted indie pop thats vibrant with '60s pop harmonies and lush production. [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-19T19:32:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3873889/devon-williams-tower-of-thought-violens-remix/
Devon Williams - Tower of Thought ( Violens Remix) [mp3] [audio:] on November 21st Devon Williams will release his new single Revelations taken from his Euphoria album the single comes backed with a Violens remix of Tower of Thought]]> text/html 2011-11-18T18:20:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3872047/devon-williams-i-just-cant-not-do-it/
gari askew We at L.A. RECORD have known Devon Williams a long time, which is why we no longer fear him. When hes talking, hes uncompromisingly hilarious and when hes writing songs, hes making sure every tiniest detail is working hard to mess up your heart. His new album Euphoria is waiting patiently for you to come around. This interview by Chris Ziegler. Your first record was Carefree and the new one is Euphoria , but theres a part [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-14T17:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3861044/recommended-1114-1120-wet-illustrateddevon-williams-minot-ex-fmtmtartufi-kimya-dawson-the/
Every Monday, we'll be offering you early picks for some of the week's best concerts. Do you think we omitted something worthwhile? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to visit our Local Concert Calendar for an expanded set of daily listings. Wet Illustrated kicks off tour with Devon Williams Fresh off the release of 1x1x1 , SF's Wet Illustrated bring their exuberant art-pop to Amnesia [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-14T14:10:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3860578/devon-williams-released-the-cure-to-winter-blues-free-mp3/
Your Sympathy - Devon Williams // Buy Revelations - Devon Williams // Buy Devon Williams (@devontwilliams) released his Euphoria LP just as the days began getting a bit shorter and a lot colder, but the vibe is so completely summer-y, that it's difficult to notice. On his first solo full-length since 2008s Carefree , the LA singer/songwriter created a soundscape that sounds a bit like 1970s Beatles on mushrooms (well, double mushrooms). [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-10T17:03:06+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3853038/devon-williams-your-sympathy/
[ download ] [tweetmeme] After many repeated listens, it all boils down to this: the problem with Devon Williams ' "Your Sympathy" is that when ends after three and a half minutes, you're just going to want to listen to it again. However, further spins only amplify the issue, making you more inclined to want to hear it once more. It's a powerful feedback loop-this song is a mesmerizing enchantress. "Your Sympathy" was first released as the A-side of a single back in late June [...]]]> text/html 2011-10-20T12:36:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3802964/devon-williams-revelations-videomp3/
MP3: Devon Williams - Revelations Devon Williams "Revelations" Euphoria Slumberland Records 2011 Director: Michael Cullen]]> text/html 2011-10-10T14:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3778949/devon-williams-your-sympathy/
Click image to download track Sounds like: The Shins, Sondre Lerche "Devon Williams - Your Sympathy" What's so good? Devon Williams' "Your Sympathy" is the kind of upbeat pop music that's awesome to wake up to in the morning. Williams, a Los Angeles native, blends jingle-jangle guitars with high-pitched, echoing vocals. You would never guess that he once played in a punk band. [...]]]> text/html 2011-10-04T20:04:03+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3766827/autumn-or-what-it-feels-like-to-fall-vol-2/
If I had to-and I mean, had to-pick one Season as my favorite, it'd be Fall. Why, you ask? Well, why not? The foliage, the fashion, the faint and freckled ending of a Summer filled with love... I know it sounds silly now, but a long walk on the beach would pale in comparison to a tree-lined street, so forget about showing off your ridiculous tan-line and put some warmer clothes on. Let's share this moment of clarity as we finally take our sunglasses off. Yes, it's the end of impulsiveness and the beginning [...]]]>