On this edition of Audiography, we feature reviews of the latest releases by former White Stripe Jack White, Spencer Krug's experimental project Moonface, a remix of Battles' Gloss Drop , and the bass-pushing production of Bassnectar. We also include my conversation with Built to Spill's frontman Doug Martsch. I caught up with him as he and his band were preparing for a week-long stint at Austin's 2012 South by Southwest Festival. The two of us talked about the band beginning work on their latest album and looked over the history of Built to Spill, including the band's [...]
Halo Benders at Jabberjaw. Doug Martsch on guitar.
Despite all Built to Spill's success, it's impossible to deny how down to Earth frontman Doug Martsch is. He remains modest to a fault, going as far to say he wouldn't be a fan of his own band i... Continue reading "Who Cares About 40-Year-Old Rock and Roll? Apparently Built to Spill's Doug Martsch." >
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Maybe he's humble, maybe it's his rock 'n roll attitude, the punk environment he grew up in, but Doug Martsch will never admit he's an amazing artist. When The NY Times compared the lead singer and guitarist of Built To Spill to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page, Martsch "went out of his way to deflect such praise," a journalist from the Boston Phoenix said. While Martsch cites he was influenced by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, he certainly never took on the ego. "I think if I were a better musician or singer, it probably wouldn't have worked out for [...]
[un progetto di Brian Brooks ] Bonus: MP3 Doug Martsch (Built to spill) - Reel Around The Fountain (The Smiths cover)
On Doug Martsch and Brett Nelson's inaugural release as the Electronic Anthology Project , the Built to Spill duo took on music by their own band, re-recording popular BTS tunes in an '80s electro-pop style. The result was both an oddly appealing experiment and entertaining way to deconstruct the guitar-driven work for which they're better known. Now EAP is back with perhaps the best indie-rock guitarist ever in tow: J Mascis and Nelson have teamed up to electrify the Dinosaur Jr. catalog with Mascis providing lead vocals on a new set due out April 21 for Record Store Day. [...]
¿Cuántos discos "tributo a…" han escuchado? Parece un método eficiente el de reunir a muchas bandas, hacer que elijan la canción que más les guste de un grupo y ponerlos a tocar para así grabar un disco que, seguramente se venderá. Tal vez no es el proceso adecuado el [...]
Love or hate The Smiths , it's a testament to their songwriting legacy that the B-side "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" alone has been covered more than a dozen times by artists ranging from the Deftones and The Dream Academy to Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Reactions to The Smiths' music run from delirious adoration to not being able to stand the sound of Morrissey's voice; Please, Please, Please is a must-get for the former category and just may be the most perfectly acceptable dose of Moz for those who fall into the [...]
American Laundromat Records has enlisted a herd of indie-rock luminaries — including The Wedding Present, Built to Spill's Doug Martsch, Throwing Muses co-founder Tanya Donelly, Telekinesis and Stars — to contribute covers of more than 20 classic songs by The Smiths for a new tribute album to be released December 13, 2011. The double-CD set is available for pre-order in three configurations: a $13 bundle, which includes the CD and a one-inch promo pin; a $20 bundle, which includes the CD, a limited-edition 7-inch with three more covers, a download of those tracks, and the pin; or a [...]
Don't you just loathe when drunks abuse the karaoke machine on weeknights? Depending on the neighborhood, you just might hear four to five variations on Morrissey. That's enough to drive you to Advil. That's why we leave it to the professionals to bring justice to a Smiths cover - and, by golly, there are plenty. On December 13th, fans of the English legends can dive into Please, Please, Please: A Tribute to the Smiths , a 20-track compilation sporting Smiths covers from some of indie music's finest, all placing shame on Joe Jukebox, who butchers "How Soon [...]
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How's the view from YOUR office??? Mine isn't all that bad. Welcome September! This is one of the months of my life where big changes are about to happen (the next being in December or January when we open our new restaurant in Vancouver, BC). Over the next 30 days I am quitting my job, packing up the family and moving back in with my parents for 3 months. Some people might cringe at the thought but I am pretty excited...morning coffee and paper, the odd perogy feast and Sunday dinners, some quality times with my [...]
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David Kilgour is one legendary persona. Leader of the post punk New Zealand band The Clean for couple of years, before turning to a stunning solo career, Kilgour positioned himself as a remarkable songwriter and guitarist. I remember stumbling upon his 1994 album Sugar Mouth, when I was in a heavy Robyn Hitchcock phase in [...]
top of the morning. i just realized its been almost a month since i posted a show. not sure what i have been doing the past month, but clearly not posting any shows. tis a shame, i know, but apparently my brain was elsewhere. that should all change starting with this built to spill show. i have downloaded a shitload of awesome stuff, so be on the lookout for those in the coming weeks. 1. intro/tuning 2. reasons 3. untrustable - part 2 4. [...]
Say whhhhhhhhat! A new Smiths tribute album is in the works via American Laundromat Records shamelessly titled Please, Please, Please: A Tribute To The Smiths. Some of our fav artists - including Class Actress, Elk City and Katy Goodman - among others are contributing. Here is the track list with coinciding artist that are confirmed: Cinerama / [...]
Sometimes my mp3 player picks some really shitty playlists for me. Occasionally it will play back to back songs by the same artist, or just shit that I don't want to listen to. Every once in a while though it produces a perfect mix for my mood. My music device and I are in sync and I anticipate each track hoping the flow of awesomeness will continue. My ride home from a friends house the other night on 1-23-11 was one of those occurrences. The ride home lasted [...]
I started listening to Leonard Cohen within the past few years and so far it's only been "Songs Of Leonard Cohen". Can anyone recommend any other good albums? I've heard that he also has some pretty sweet poetry. I've given you all some pretty sweet free music and shit so it's only fair that you respond. In the comments section. Now. Or I will kill something that you think is cute. Bob Dylan - Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) doug martsch - one of us cannot be wrong (leonard cohen [...]
2011 can suck my balls! centro-matic - the massacre went well (piano demo 1997).mp3 doug martsch -5 on 3 (1999).mp3 ween - booze me up and get me high.mp3 beulah - all points north.mp3 ulysses -change.mp3 let's visit your unwed moms, and dance to some new wave songs...
Another treat from last night's show- getting to hear Doug Martsch do a couple songs on his own. Doug Martsch- Dream (Live in Olympia)
[Audio] STR Mixtape - That Smile Of Yours (Right Click+Save As to download) Title Artist Starting Time Under The Table With Her Sparks 00:00 Time The Royal Family & The Poor 02:19 Come Sing Me a Happy Song to Prove We Can All Get Along The Lumpy Bumpy Road Bert Jansch 05:54 Queen St. Gang Arzachel 07:50 Meagen's Gypsy Eyes Blood Sweat And Tears 12:06 Floorshow Baxter Dury 15:22 Troubling Visions The Fresh & Onlys 18:58 The Narrow Gate Tripsichord 21:28 [...]
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