If Tim Burton was ever looking for another composer to collaborate with his main boy Danny Elfman, I'd suggest Emily Haines. Emily Haines is an inventive and melancholy artist who knows how to use those orchestra strings while adding a electronica/grunge spin to it all. Her music is dramatic with a strong piano ballad foundation, and she took her time crafting together her first solo album,
This is reprinted from my old site, so the links are not guaranteed. Probably the only artist covered by more indies than Bob Dylan is Neil Young. Why do we love folks with such horrendously bad singing voices? Dunno the answer to that. But I do know that for the next few days, I'll be doing a Neil Young cover extravaganza, A to Z. At the very end, there will be a zip file, so if you can wait for that, it will help you avoid all the savefile stuff. Most of [...]
by rubina pop I was jubilant to find the mp3 to Metric's acoustic performance of Gimme Sympathy at Coachella this year. It's hard not to listen to it twice in a row. Thanks to That lightning bolt was mine for posting it. GIMME SYMPATHY (ACOUSTIC) BY METRIC:
by carlton ritz All the hoopla about Radiohead's House of Cards vid made by lasers, got me thinking of this video for whatever reason. Not at all the same technology but it's the weekend so if you're on a blog I figure you got a minute. Not to mention it's Emily Haines so no good reason necessary. OUR HELL IS A GOOD LIFE BY EMILY HAINES AND THE SOFT SKELETON:
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The folks over at Spin have a video of Metric 's Emily Haines and James Shaw at Coachella performing a new song acoustically called "Give Me Sympathy", which will be on their new album this upcoming fall. Why can't you come back to Austin, Miss Haines? Click here to watch the video . Metric - Succexy (mp3) Emily Haines - Dr. Blind (mp3) [...]
I know, another Seattle postpunk powertrio with arty highlights. Just what we all need, right? Turns out, the answer is yes! I checked this band out while I read the press release, and I was skeptical, until I learned that they've played with some really good bands like Deerhoof, Hot Hot Heat, [...]
Probably the only artist covered by more indies than Bob Dylan is Neil Young. Why do we love folks with such horrendously bad singing voices? Dunno the answer to that. But I do know that for the next few days, I'll be doing a Neil Young cover extravaganza, A to Z. At [...]
I have a love/hate relationship with Neil Young . While I've always loved his early work, both solo and with CSNY, as my ears and his voice age, I find it harder to listen to that infamous whine for more than a few minutes at a time. But ever since I wore a used copy of his incredible, confessional album Harvest down to the groove one mopey adolescent summer, I have had nothing but admiration for Neil Young's ability to pen poetic yet straightforward songs which give voice to the plight of the [...]
Oct 2, 2007, 2:02pm
MVSW
Song Les Savy Fav ~ " The Sweat Descends " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =cNNxx6HzURY Video Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton ~ " Our Hell " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =w_aCvGUI-Hc Freaky video. Daily Dose , emily haines , freaky , hc , hell , les savy fav , [...]
I've got no evidence to suggest Josh McDonald is a supertaster, one of those genetic exceptions who taste everything with greater intensity. But even if he's not, there's no arguing that the guy's got some pretty awesome taste. He's notably consistent in his championing, zeroing in time and time again on acts that deserve the spotlight. Six days a week, he builds Blogs Are For Dogs into a solid site with a strong focus and a reliable level of quality. In fact, if I were to compare it to any band out there, I'd say Blogs Are For [...]
Auf dem neuen Kontinent war das Metrische System noch nie so richtig akzeptiert. Zum ein oder anderen Mal kam und kommt es dann gerne zu Verwirrungen. Wie jetzt auch wieder an der Veröffentlichung eines Albums der Kanado-New Yorker Metric zu sehen ist. Denn deren Debütalbum " Grow Up And Blow Away " aus dem Jahre 2001 wurde erst heuer veröffentlicht. Die Zeitmessung in Nordamerika folgt entgegen dem eindringlichen Wunsch von Rektor Skinner immer noch nicht dem Dezimalsystem. Insofern ist die Schuldfrage von hier aus nicht eindeutig zu klären. Angeblich liegt eine Teilschuld beim Label [...]
This is another track I've managed to sit on fo r a while. It's been out a while in other parts of the world. But I'm sure it only saw a UK release through DiS Records a few months again. But as much as I loved it initially, exams and life mean't it completely left my mind. Luckily I rediscovered the tab. Jogging my memory I'm posting it for you. Genre: Indie pop Label: Drowned in Sound Records Emily [...]
rowboat www.emilyhaines.com so i've got some super exciting news that you probably have already heard: Emily Haines has a new EP coming out! i love Emily Haines, i might have written this before, but i honestly believe she can't write a bad song, it isn't even possible. needless to say i am very excited about a new album. her website tells me it will be released on July 24th, and the title will be "What Is Free To A Good Home?" the mp3 i posted, "Rowboat", is from this new [...]
I was initially excited to hear about the double-disc Mendoza Line release, 30 Year Low , that's been scheduled for release on August 21 - there had been talk around the end of last year about the band releasing an EP of new material as well as a compilation of rarities, and this release will be made up of both of those records. But the excitement was tempered with sadness when I saw this Catbirdseat dispatch implying that this release would essentially be the final word from the band. I only [...]
Day 14 in a crazy attempt to post 5 love songs every day till Valentines Day Welp, it's upon us. Valentine's Day is here and I've saved my five personal favorites. These songs seriously melt my heart into a puddle. So lovey. Be sure to check out the other 13 mixes I've posted this month too. Ben Harper - Beloved One [MP3] Van Morrison - Crazy Love [MP3] The Wrens - She Sends Kisses [...]
Yes, Austin is in the middle of an ice storm. Something that this town does not handle well. I like watching the news where they interview people at the airport from NY or Chicago and they make fun of us for getting all freaked out. I have cabin fever like you would not believe so I thought I would share batch of purchases while on a recent trip to Waterloo . I didn't notice the "knife" theme until later. The Knife - Silent Shout [...]
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