I have been looking forward to Jenny Owen Young's latest album, AN UNWAVERING BAND OF LIGHT, for quite some time. But once she started playing songs from the new record during her StageIt shows, I have been desperate for it. It was pretty obvious that it was going to be fantastic. It did not disappoint. Exactly ten seconds into the new record, I had to stop what I was doing to spam Twitter and Facebook with how perfect it was. Overall, the album demonstrates a new musical direction for JOY. The opening of "Love for [...]
Jenny Owen Youngs - Referencing Johnny Cash, Kate Bush, Tom Waits and Jack White as her "spirit animals", Brooklyn songwriter returns with her third full length album...a Nettwerk label signing in 2006 yielded a series of fine, indie folk/pop albums and EP's with a smart, sharp edge... Youngs has now gone DIY with an impressive fan-funded disc once again produced and mixed by multi-instrumentalist Dan Romer (Ingrid Michaelson, Jukebox the Ghost)..."louder and faster" is how she sums up her new songs // Release : An Unwavering Band of Light (February 7) // [...]
Jenny Owen Youngs Appearing at The Record Bar (Kansas City, MO) on Monday, February 13, 2012
We really, really, really like Jenny Owen Youngs here at The Ruckus. She has an album coming just around the corner and I think it will be one of my favorites of 2012 (oh yes, the list starts now). I am jumping up and down and yelling things like "fuck yeah!" because Jenny is going on tour as well and coming to Denver. That's right- February 15th at the Larimer Lounge. I'll be the overly excited one with the big camera. For those of you who aren't lucky enough [...]
We first saw Jenny Owen Youngs during CMJ Music Marathon this year. She had one of the best performances during our travels through CMJ. Catch her on tour in 2012! Visit www.jennyowenyoungs.com/tour to purchase tickets (for some of the dates)! 2/2: Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's 2/4: Brooklyn, NY - The Rock Shop 2/7: Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox 2/8: Columbus, OH - The Basement 2/9: Chicago, IL - Schubas 2/10: Iowa City, IA - Blue Moose Tap House 2/12: Omaha, NE - The Waiting [...]
Tiffiny and I both love Neutral Milk Hotel. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is one of my very favorite albums, and "King of Carrot Flowers (Pt. One)" is one of my favorite songs on it. This morning I sent Tiffiny a text to tell her about our friend Jenny Owen Youngs ' gorgeous cover, and she was already watching it. MFEO. Our friends have great taste in music. Check out White Wives' cover of the same tune here .
When the ladies of The Ruckus asked me to represent them at CMJ, my only response could be, "Hell yeah!" I won't repeat my reaction when they told me that Jenny Owen Youngs was going to be performing. The showcase was held at the Rockwood Music Hall , a beautiful, oddly shaped little venue, and as the hours and sets went on through the night, it became completely packed. By the time Jenny hit the stage with bassist Mike Tuccillo and drummer Elliot Jacobson, the room was full and ready to rock out to Jenny's [...]
Our friend Josh Massie was in attendance at the HMG / Fleming Artists road show (of which we were a proud sponsor) last night (Tiffiny and I were unable to make it, but our own Jen was there and is still at CMJ, working hard!), and shot a great video of Jenny Owen Youngs performing "Last Person": We've featured Josh's video work before . He also provides considerable talent in the lungs and horns area for bands like White Wives, Look Mexico and Fake Problems. We think he's pretty great.
My love for Jenny Owen Youngs borders on creepy. However, I don't feel like I can be held personally responsible for adoring someone so awesome. Just look at this t-shirt . JOY not only has fantastic merchandise, she's a pretty amazing songwriter as well. But seriously, Transmitter Failure was one of my absolute favorite albums of 2009 . Ms. Youngs has also taken part in the Revival Tour You [...]
So, who's excited that CMJ is just around the corner? Well, amongst the many thousands of other potential revelers, WE ARE. The Ruckus will be in NYC next week, watching bands and hanging out and generally being awesome. Our most exciting CMJ related announcement, however, is that in exactly one week, the Fleming Artists and HMG Public Relations showcase is taking place at the beautiful Rockwood Music Hall , Stage 2. This is exciting because the showcase features some [...]
"Make it a clean break, make it a fast car, don't wanna feel the ache, don't wanna keep the rush." Jenny Owen Youngs sings "Clean Break" as her introduction to the crowd at Red Palace , who by 10:30PM last Friday have had just enough of Hank and Cupcakes and are ready for sarcastic banter and dark-humored rock pop. It's been six years since Batten the Hatches , Jenny's first record (not including self-released The Scrappy Demos ), and she hasn't lost [...]
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This week, we've got a pair of tickets for East Hundred and Jenny Owen Young 's show at Johnny Brenda's on Saturday, October 1st. For a chance to win the tickets, all you have to do is leave a comment below by 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th. We'll select the winners at random that evening and notify them via email; once you've confirmed that you and your guest will be attending the show, your names will be added to the venue's guest list. (Just make sure to use a valid email address when posting your [...]
The Levitt Shell has a rich history here in Memphis. From the legendary performance of Elvis in 1954 to the modern day appearances by the likes of Bela Fleck and Eric Gales , it's safe to say a few legends have left the stage leaving behind traces of their character. Last night was no different when famed indie act Jenny Owen Youngs graced the stage like a pixie self-aware that she was in the world of the normal and everyone was setting their eyes on her, waiting for her to do magic. She obliged [...]
In our fantasy, we are totally BFF with Jenny Owen Youngs . After all, we know her first two albums by heart and totally relate to her musical aesthetic. In this fantasy she would call us up on Friday night and ask us to come over to drink beer and listen to records before we went out for Palek Paneer and then went bowling. Yes, we'd have great big plans. Luckily, our real life isn't that far from our fantasy life and today we got to invite Youngs to take a tour of Stax [...]
Jenny Owen Youngs with Hank and Cupcake and Sam Bradley / Brillobox / Sunday 09.18.11 / 9:00 PM / $10 Words by Jim We're in the thick of now, folks. Autumn is fast approaching. Football season is now here (I'm watching the Steeler's game as I write this. Bonus points, right?). Brendan and I have hashed out the next couple months of ticket giveaways and holy moly, we have officially entered the fall tour madness, where artists try and hit the North East one last time before winter [...]
Why did I not buy this shirt earlier? Why am I not a men's XL (allowing me the opportunity to buy it now)?* Need I remind you that Jenny Owen Youngs is going on tour and not coming to Denver? These are just a few examples of how unfair life can be. I want all of Jenny Owen Youngs' merchandise . No, seriously. If you want to buy some for me, she's having a sale . Since me complaining about does not warrant [...]
Even though she isn't bringing this tour to Denver, I still love Jenny Owen Youngs . Check out her new track "Great Big Plans" and the tour dates below. Great Big Plans by Jenny Owen Youngs 9/09/2011 - NEW YORK NY @ Irving Plaza !!! 9/10/2011 - NEW YORK NY @ Irving Plaza !!! 9/13/2011 - BOSTON MA @ Paradise Rock Club !!! 9/14/2011 - BOSTON MA @ Paradise Rock Club !!! 9/15/2011 - HAMDEN CT @ [...]
Oh yes, it is that time again. Here is a round up of the very best of what we posted in July, plus a couple of new ones to add to the mix. Enjoy. Download Dennis Hopper Choppers – Good To Me mp3 (from Be Ready) Morricone inspired spaghetti western feel and Tijuana style horns combine to give an authentic dusty desert twang. BTW: Whichever knob alleged infringement of copyright and reported to DMCA – get your facts right or contact us direct! This track [...]
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