Perhaps we should start by discussing a few time-honoured cliches, such as " you can't teach an old dog new tricks ", or " if at first you don't succeed ", or " a rose by any other name ", as this quartet from Denmark used to make up half of an older group, Le Fiasko . However, this new reformation has released a set of rather masterful tunes, making their previous incarnation seem something more akin to a prelude to the new, improved outfit. We don't have anything against their previous incarnation, but listen to this new set [...]
We're still two months away from South by Southwest 2012 , but today the schedule for the music portion went live, adding a slew of new names to the bill. Previously confirmed acts include Built to Spill, The Magnetic Fields, Talib Kweli, Against Me!, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Cloud Nothings, and a keynote speech by Bruce Springsteen. Now joining them are Best Coast, M. Ward, of Montreal, ASAP Rocky, Danny Brown, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, Dan Deacon, The Polyphonic Spree, The Drums, Astronautalis, Bear In Heaven, Ceremony, Chairlift, Crystal Antlers, Little Boots, Deerhoof, Dragonette, Gossip, Matthew Dear, Miike Snow, SBTRKT, Sharon Van Etten, [...]
Even though 2011 is officially history, we still have plenty of 'best of 20112 music posts in the works to be published in the coming weeks. For the past couple of months, we've been digging through our post archives and putting together Best Songs of 2011 mixes by month. This installment is focused on the [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe
Welcome to the end of the year. A time for reflection, for resolutions, for binge drinking, and for me telling you what was good in the TBE hood! Kicking things off are my 15 favorite covers spanning all genres and damn near all instruments. Guys! Girls! Guys singing girls' songs! Girls singing guys' songs! It's mayhem! Strap in, rock on, and let me know if I missed your favorite cover of the year. 15. ♫ Jimmy Cliff - Ruby Soho (Rancid cover) / Reggae legend + Punk legends = Legendary. 14. ♫ Sondre [...]
Check out the top 50 cover songs of 2011! Read our reviews and download every one.
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Photo source: The National It's going to be a great week of holiday parties and amazing concerts here in New York City. The National is playing six straight nights at the Beacon Theatre, James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem ) is DJ'ing the Brooklyn Night Bazaar, WHY? is playing a doubleheader, and, well, there's a ton more so see below. Just a head's up, this will be the last suggested NYC concerts post of the year. Have a happy holidays! [...]
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Click image to download full album Song: The Black Keys - Everlasting Light (Alex Winston Cover) "The Black Keys - Everlasting Light (Alex Winston Cover)" What's so good? On a day when we've published both a review of The Black Keys' new album El Camino and our top 10 best indie covers songs of the year , it only seems appropriate that we post a cover of The Black Keys' "Everlasting Light" (from [...]
It's getting more and more rare to receive an email from a PR firm containing music that is actually listenable. To be honest it seems to take quite an act of God for this to occur. So on the occasion that this happens it's a time to celebrate. One of these rare occurrences happened today when I got an announcement concerning the debut release for Norwegian group Team Me. Fronted by Marius Hagen, Team Me found surprise success after one of their songs was accepted into a battle of the band contest and a band had to be [...]
Get the Full Tracklist on the Upcoming Bob Dylan Amnesty International Tribute Album.
This is the last re-post for the Blogophilia series. Links for the all-in-one zip for Volumes 23-30 are still active and you can download those here . BLOGOPHILIA 22 (promotional songs from blogs and freely available materials) acquired 9/05/2010 – 10/18/2010 ripped @ 320 kbps VBR - All in one zip file here - TRACKLIST (Song [...]
Here's number 19. Only three more re-posts 'til we hit our destination, volume 22. Enjoy, and remember to get it while you can! Tracklist-Blogophilia 19 Songs from Blogs May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010 Ripped @ 320 kbps VBR Download all files in one zip 01 Intro 02 Month of May – Arcade Fire 03 [...]
I seriously can't stop listening to this song. Sure, it's not that new...deal with it. Learn more about Freelance Whales [...]
Newport Folk 2011 Photos by Emma Dessau Freelance Whales - Kilojoules - NEWPORT FOLK SET LIST - Generator 1st Floor Kilojoules Enzymer Starring Ghosting We Could be Friends The Great Estates Broken House Hannah Location Generator 2nd Floor DOWNLOAD this set [...]
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Just got a few listens in of Freelance Whales work on one of my favourite songs of the summer, Rose Mary Stretch by Pepper Rabbit. It's still sinking in a bit but I think I'll take the original (no offense to Freelance Whales though, you guys are still amazing). Have a listen for yourself and enjoy a couple other tracks from Pepper Rabbit. They will be playing with BRAIDS in Vancouver on September 23rd at Olio Festival . Free mp3: Pepper Rabbit - Rose Mary Stretch (Freelance Whales remix) [...]
Red Velvet Snow Ball is out now. Catch Pepper Rabbit on their North American tour. Freelance Whales recently performed alongside PS22 Chorus. Purchase Pepper Rabbit items via Insound. MP3: Pepper Rabbit - Rose Mary Stretch (Freelance Whales Mix)
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