In the previous entry in this series , we pointed out how Winter 2011 had been a largely regressive period for indie music. By contrast, the Spring has proven overwhelmingly innovative. Bands like tUnE-yArDs and Battles have brought a sense of adventure to traditional indie pop, and Bon Iver 's Justin Vernon has continued his career-long project to re-invent folk music with his latest classic. Still, amidst all the newness, sometimes we all need some musical comfort food. Such is the role of the cover tune, that lightning bolt to your hippocampus, [...]
So, the world didn't end yesterday - good thing I didn't post my "Apocalypse Now Biatch " playlist, featuring the likes of CREED and Poison. Continue to enjoy existence with the help of this week's playlist, which includes new material from 13 & God, Fol Chen, and Danger Mouse. I Walked [ft. Simone White] (Sufjan Stevens cover) - Fol Chen Death Minor - 13 & God Calgary - Bon Iver Let Them Talk - Hugh Laurie Slip Away - Clarence Carter [...]
Fol Chen took Sufjan Steven's dark, brooding, dubby single "I Walked" and brightened it up a little with their quirky electronic stylings.
Watch 'C/U' here. Follow Fol Chen on Twitter. Purchase Fol Chen items via Insound. MP3: Fol Chen - I Walked
Fol Chen feat. Simone White : I Walked ( Sufjan Stevens Cover) - MP3 On n'a jamais caché notre amour pour Fol Chen . Et là, le band tape en plein dans le mille avec cette magnifique reprise de I Walked feat. Simone White . Une version superbe et déchirante. Un gros (gros) coup de cœur à écouter sans modération! It's been a long time we [...]
Как сообщает Pitchfork , калифорнийская арт-поп команда Fol Chen записала кавер «I Walked» Суфьяна Стивенса. Необычный взгляд на оригинал товарищей по лейблу ( Asthmatic Kitty ).
Hello all. I've been on holiday this week, so apologies about the lack of action of the website. This is just a quick one as I'm off again tomorrow for another week. It's a tough life, this... Anyway, here are some songs I've been listening to over the last seven days or so. There's a mix of brand new stuff - TVOTR and Flying Lotus - and old stuff that's been around for a hell of a lot longer than I have. Anyway, enjoy the songs and things will all be back to normal in a week or so. [...]
Krautrock influened Fujiya and Miyagi brought a fresh live set with openers, Fol Chen.
FUJIYA AND MIYAGI, FOL CHEN, AND THE HOLIDAYS ON SUNDAY MAR. 20TH AT THE ECHO, 1822 WEST SUNSET BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES. 8:30PM/ $17/ 18+
Time & Space takes Liz Janes music to new horizons through covers by a wide array of artists.
Time & Space is a new tribute EP to Asthmatic Kitty artist Liz Janes. The EP features covers of seven Liz Janes songs by artists such as My Brightest Diamond, Fol Chen, Black Heart Procession and Son Lux. Asthmatic Kitty is offering a free, legal mp3 of Son Lux' chiming cover of the Liz Jane song "Desert." Son Lux - Desert (mp3)* *mp3 hosted by & posted w/ permission of Asthmatic Kitty Records Time & Space Tracklist: [...]
Here's the second night of Fol Chen's tour with The Apples in stereo. (Again, you can purchase the bands releases from Asthmatic Kitty Records .) Fol Chen 10.23.2010 Armstrong Hall at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO Source: Microtech Gefell M3002s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: Lance Stack Setlist: 1. intro 2. C\U [...]
Here's the first show of Fol Chen's fall 2010 tour with The Apples in stereo. The LA group has several releases available from Asthmatic Kitty . Fol Chen 10.22.2010 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO Source: Microtech Gefell M3002s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: Lance Stack Setlist: 1. intro 2. C\U 3. [...]
Hello Kavita held their farewell show just before Christmas, bringing a few guests on-stage for some special treats at the end. A set at UMS 2010 was supposed to be the group's final performance, but that gig was canceled due to illness. Both of the band's superb albums are still available in physical or digital formats. Hello Kavita 12.18.2010 Hi-Dive, Denver, CO Source: [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition [...]
![[Introducing] Darwin Deez](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3115502_lg.jpg)
An unusual name. But quite fortunately, a very talented artist and performer. Remember the name! Although Deez's self titled album doesn't come out until February 22nd via Lucky Number , this artist is exploding with great publicity for good reason. After releasing the happy, airy tune "Radar Detector," we then get "DNA." Although great for keeping you dancing, if you look deeper into the song, the lyrics show a deep, conflicting love interest. I'm really liking these diversified lyrics and emotions that show through his music. But wait, [...]
For a very long time, I've made a mix entitled Music to Combat Commuting Doldrums. It started as a joke for a friend who graduated college before me, and was now faced with a daily commute. If you've ever tried to navigate the highways outside of a major metropolitan area, you can identify with the title. The MCCD series is now limited to a spring mix and an end-of-year mix. It's not intended to be a "best of" mix, but rather a bunch of songs I enjoyed from the past year. I am also mixing a Best of Blogophilia for [...]
We'll keep this short so we can get to the music. Just last year we were exchanging our Best Of lists via email, so it's terribly exciting that we are now able to do so on a semi-public scale. Thanks to everyone for reading. 20 . Free Energy - Stuck On Nothing Buy at iTunes - Insound - DFA 19 . John Vanderslice [...]
Whether it's the melody or lyrics, the catchiness or repeatability, the party starter or the emotive heart tugger, a song has to make a connection with you. It has to stop your mind whirling and say -- rather, demand -- "Stop and listen!". Of the hundreds of tracks we posted (and hundreds more we listened to) this year, these were the ones we most connected with. The ones that made us stop and listen every time. A quick note on the rules we followed. Basically, like last year, nearly everything released in the year - whether from [...]
Tune in today at 12pm ET for My Old Kentucky Blog Radio on SIRIUS XMU ! Channel 26 on SIRIUS & channel 43 on XM. The program will also be replayed again at Midnight ET! Check out this week's playlist below! Fol Chen - C/U Matt & Kim - Where You're Coming From Justin Timberlake vs. Post Honeymoon - Love Mess (Hood Internet mash-up) [...]
This is Part 4 of The Tale of The Tape's Year End Best of Series : Music Videos As my list took shape I thought it was notable for what wasn't on it: Kanye's "Runaway" and "Power," Lady Gaga's "Telephone," any "found video," and even Health's horror show cut "We Are Water." I had it backwards, the list is notable for what's on it: two cuts from Spike Jonze, one from Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz, of course), Shannyn Sossamon's directorial debut for her former band (Warpaint), the son of Costa Gavras'-Romain Gavras-police state screed for [...]
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