Elvis Perkins in Dearland at SXSW 2007 ::: Photo by Josh A new Elvis Perkins song. Actually not a new one in the sense that it hasn't been heard before. And actually not an Elvis Perkins song. The band has been taking to playing "Weeping Pilgrim" at their shows for a while now, and the classic folk song was re-recorded by Elvis Perkins in Dearland for a Sacred Harp Songbook compilation. Download it over at Heather's place, I am Fuel, You are Friends . A new [...]
Human Highway is the collaboration between Islands' Nick Thorburn and Royal City-associated songwriter and solo artist Jim Guthrie. Their debut Moody Motorcycle is out next week. A little while ago we posted about two of the album tracks, hushed toe-tapper "The Sound" and HH's foray into '50s/'60s prom dancing, "Sleep Talking." Today I offer up Moody Motorcyle 's catchy, road-ready, appropriately "moody" title track after my discussion with Guthrie, who goes into detail about his job writing jingles and otherwise soundtracking commercials. Importantly, he reminded me that the jingles for those My Buddy and Kid [...]
Unicorn! Whale! Unicorns and Islands front-man Nick Thorburn is multi-talented indeed, you only need to listen to either of the aforementioned bands to know this. But Thorburn isn't ready to stop there, he now has a new project called Human Highway, which he shares with Canadian singer/songwriter, and former Islands member Jim Guthrie. The pair have just written and recorded their debut album titled Moody Motorcycle, which will be released on August 19. Described by Thorburn as a "Sad Album", Human Highway definitely reinvents the style [...]
Jim Guthrie (Royal City) + Nick Thorburn (Unicorns/Islands) = Human Highway . Human Highway - The Sound * Check out another HH track ( Sleep Talking ) on Spin.com * Pre-order Moody Motorcycle here or here
Maybe you've heard, but the Olympics are starting started today. I'm sure it will dominate the news for the next few weeks, then the world sport arena can settle down until the 2010 World Cup. Personally, I'll probably miss the hoopla of the opening ceremonies in favor of having a pint or two with friends. Of course, it will probably be on every tv in every pub that has a tv, so there may be no avoiding it. So, here's another Friday Mixtape for you. It's got nifty new tracks from KOL, David Byrne & Brian Eno, Fake Ben Folds, and [...]
If someone asked you if an album of 50s doo-wop pop throwbacks could manage to be one of 2008's best, your answer might be along the lines of "not bloody likely." But when that album is a meticulously crafted, simplistic ode to the solitude of the human condition in a decade when technology has brought people closer than ever imagined, things begin to get a little more complicated. That album is Moody Motorcycle from Human Highway , the spectacular pairing of Jim Guthrie and [...]
Human Highway is the collaboration between Nick Thorburn (of Islands and previously the Unicorns) and Jim Guthrie (who used to be in Islands as well an accomplished solo musician). "Moody Motorcycle" is sort of a folky doo-wop album influenced by music from the 50s and 60s such as The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. The album still has an Islands vibe in terms of song writing, but if you listen to any of Jim's music, you can his influence very clearly. Thorburn's and Guthrie's voices blend very nicely and although Thorburn's voice is slightly more prominent, it is the [...]
Human Highway - "My Beach" . Human Highway is a project by Nick Thorburn (Islands/The Unicorns) and Jim Guthrie, an Ontario songwriter we've been following for years . It's coming out now because it's summertime; this is the time of year that things ripen. Moody Motorcycle is like a plum. It's purple. It is easily bruised. No seriously it's like a plum. I'm not sure why. And "My Beach" is a love-song with a plum's colour, darker than rosy, blushed and burned. Something you'll carry all day if you have to, so you can give it to [...]
myspace Undoubtedly, most of the people who flock to the new collaboration between Nick Thorburn and Jim Guthrie will be aware of their previous output and bring up The Unicorns or Islands. Personally, I think I'd be ok never hearing an Islands record again, and it was Guthrie's beautiful voice that drew me in, but after a few listens I realized that Nick's contributions on this record are crucial and help the project evolve into something much more than a collection of folky tracks. The opening riff of The Sound [...]
mp3: jim guthrie - nighttime / anytime mp3: the constantines - nighttime / anytime (it's alright) moody motorcycle has put me on a bit of a jim guthrie kick this past week. (incidentally, i think nick should stick with the collaborations, he obviously plays well with others. the guthrie/thorburn dynamic doesn't reach nick/alden levels, but there's clearly promise here). fittingly, it was another collaboration that once introduced me to guthrie's music... he and owen pallett's cover of "nighttime / anytime (it's alright)". that cover comes [...]
Off The Record is a recurring feature, here on the Drunkard, that marries two of my greatest interests; music and travel. Having a locals perspective when visiting a new locale is the difference between experiencing it through the lens of a tourist and of that of a native. Off The Record gathers some of my favorite [...]
Human Highway - The Sound A short blast of Paul Simon-esque pop to get your day going. Technically, Human Highway is a side-project for Islands frontman Nick Thorburn, but collaborating with fellow Canadian Jim Guthrie, the two have produced a record that the PR machine is dubbing "an instant classic" (well, of course they are!) that combines vintage doo-wop with the introspective edge of Simon and Garfunkel's trademark harmonies. The album is Moody Motorcycle and it comes out August 19th on Suicide Squeeze. MySpace [...]
Taken from Moody Motorcycle , the upcoming debut from Human Highway -a collaboration between Jim Guthrie and Nick Thorburn -this song is as strange and hypnotizing as it is melodic and uplifting. Quirky and fun, "The Sound" is a powerhouse track from an album that is sure to raise some eyebrows. One listen and I guarantee you'll have its bouncy chorus stuck in your head for weeks. Human Highway - The Sound Hear more at the band's Myspace [...]
Fellow Canucks Nick Thorburn ( Islands ) and Jim Guthrie (formerly of Royal City ) have merged into the superb alt/folk Canadian duo of Human Highway . The very poppy track, The Sound , from their upcoming release, Moody Motorcycle [ buy ] sort of reminds me of Simon and Garfunkel --- Canadian indie folk style of course . Enjoy. The Sound mp3
Photography by Irineya (there is a serious short supply of good photos with women & motorcycles, plenty of crap, but rarely a good one) Post title inspired by Arlo Guthrie's " Motorcycle Song " Man... I've got too much good music going on, the choices of what to listen to is getting almost unmanageable. Okkervil River's new one The Stand Ins , a brilliant sequel to the superb The Stage Names leaked and is amazing. Unfortunately, Jagjaguwar is never keen on spreading [...]
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