I saw Andrew Jackson Jihad for the first time at a couple shows last year opening for Frank Turner . They almost stole the show each night and I walked away a fan, as did many of my friends who also attended. It was a given that I'd be going to their headlining show in Denver on this tour. It certainly didn't hurt that one of my favorite artists, Laura Stevenson and the Cans , was supporting. The Marquis [...]
My feelings about the end of March in the Denver area are conflicted: I don't quite know how I'm going to be standing at the end of it and there's a lot of "THIS IS GOING TO BE SO AWESOME" happening. I suppose spring has officially arrived in the music scene, even though we've still got a few months of snow in these parts. 23 March / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Marquis Theater / [ tickets ] Andrew Jackson Jihad were a huge part [...]
I have been pretty excited about this tour since it was announced. Andrew Jackson Jihad ! Laura Stevenson and the Cans ! Denver ! And last but not least, ROAR ! (By which this post is brought to you today.) This track makes me long for summer even more than the usual February blues. It's got that Brian Wilson magical quality that makes pop music great. The jangling keyboards and fuzzy guitar give it a unique twist. The arrangement of it all makes for [...]
Words by Will This is about to get all weird, existential, and meta-(whatever adjective you want to inject here). This is a new to us, new to you post, but what happens when the artist is neither new to us? What happens when the artist in question isn't even in new to you? I am grossly unqualified to answer those questions. I don't have a doctorate, but I do have a keen ear (or at least this is what I tell myself). Done pondering? Because this train is moving forward, with or without you. [...]
When we set out to make these lists at the end of each year, we usually try to include tracks that aren't on the Best of Albums List to narrow down the choices. This year we took a more honest approach, but it was terrible to cut 365 days worth of songs down to a mere 25 tracks. We changed them up until the last possible minute, driving ourselves, our loved ones, and each other crazy with our "what if..."s. In the end, though, these are the songs that made us hit repeat, and carried us [...]
This is our third year of doing end of the year round-ups at The Ruckus. It's been a challenge to dig through and re-listen to everything that's come out over an entire year of music, and we invariably leave out really great albums, so this time around we've asked a few of our favorite people to contribute their picks as well. This year, our favorite album comes from Frank Turner ( England Keep My Bones ) and because he's an awesome person, Frank gave us his pick to start our guest list. [...]
Check out a few more of our favorites from the last two days of CMJ, including Laura Stevenson's lovely indie-folk, We Are Augustines' anthemic rock, and Dustin Wong's brilliant guitar work.
Here is another remarkable band on Don Giovanni Records, Laura Stevenson And The Cans . Laura Stevenson is a singer/songwriter who accentuates her voice in the most charming way and The Cans are four men that harmonize her sound with accordions, xylophones, trumpets and other miscellaneous instruments. Together, this New York-based band creates something so genuine and philosophically winsome. Currently on an European tour , these guys released their latest album in April. Sit Resist has some of the most tender love songs like "Master of Art," " 8:083 and "Barnacles." Although [...]
My last.fm doesn't update very often. I don't know why. I've tried reinstalling it, changing the settings, restarting my computer, and restarting my iPod. It isn't the biggest deal in the world, but every couple months when it does update, I enjoy tracking what I've been listening to. This possibly seems like a no-brainer to some people, but I find that what charts isn't necessarily the way I remember it. For example, I would say that U2 is my favorite band right now, but they are all the way down at number ten on my [...]
photo by ti-rouge I made this mix for my dear friend Amy who has- as our friend Andrea put it- a clapping fetish, but it turned into something that I really enjoy listening to. As implied, the theme of this mix was clapping. When I started collecting them for the first time I really examined which tracks included actual clapping, synthesized clapping, a tight snare hit, or just a catchy beat and decided to include them all. Since not all the songs contain actual clapping, [...]
The year is only half over, and already it has been absolutely amazing for music. It is definitely time to update your play list, so check out Melanie and Tiffiny's picks for the 10 best albums of 2011 (so far). Ben Marwood - Outside There's a Curse I was introduced to Mr. Marwood through the Frank Turner crowd who spoke unbelievably highly of his work. When Outside There's A Curse I found that everything they said is true. I've listened to this album about a billion times [...]
Can you believe that the year is already half over? Yeah, neither can we. Here are our 20 favorite tracks of 2011 from January through June, featuring everything from indie rock to folk to punk and creating a narrative of what the year has been like for us so far. Amanda Palmer - In My Mind I sometimes forget how very much I adore this song, then when it comes up on my iPod, I'm in love all over again. This is a really honest self narrative that I relate [...]
Laura Stevenson and the Cans, " Master of Art " (From their Tumblr site) Download their Daytrotter session Facebook
The brilliant Laura Stevenson & The Cans have a new video out. It's pretty great. Remember, albums can be bought physically from their tumblr and the album is on iTunes too .
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Like fellow Scandinavians First Aid Kit , quirky all-girl group My Bubba & Mi specialise in delicate finger-picked tracks that explore the bittersweet sides of life and love. Check out their cute site here for jingles and Bob Dylan covers galore. My Bubba & Mi - After You Punk influences folk in this heartbreakingly beautiful cut from 'Sit Resist', the new record from the incredibly talented and intense Laura Stevenson & The Cans , a band set to take the [...]
Laura Stevenson sings like she's exorcising demons. It's an inexplicable fact that can't be ignored: she can have all the backing band she wants, but me? I'm showing up for that voice. That incredible, soaring, searing , voice, that voice that can do anything it's told. On their first full-length record Stevenson truly becomes one iwth her backing band The Cans, and long-time listeners and new fans alike reap some incredible benefits from that meeting of the minds. Fans of their previous releases get eased into what is ultimately and undoubtedly one of the top [...]
Way back in November of last year, I shared a song called "Nervous Rex" by Brooklyn-based band Laura Stevenson & The Cans. At that time, the band had recently signed with Don Giovanni Records and were scheduled to release a new record in April of this year. Well, said record was released on April 26th and, in case you weren't aware, it's been available for free download throughout this wonderful month of May. Have you downloaded it yet? Yes? High five. No? It's free and good. C'mon. Do it now, because it will no [...]
If you're into some hardcore punk with an accordion, check out Jason Webley and friends tomorrow night at Gallery 5. Fans of Tom Waits will definitely enjoy Webley's music. Also playing are Laura Stevenson and the Cans and Zac Hryciak and the Jungle Beat Plus the night also features the return of the Drum Robot ! Jason Webley - Almost Time To Go [...]
Friday the 13th is a bit special to me because I met my husband on a Friday the 13th. We got married on a 13th. However, that was awhile ago and I didn't even realize it was Friday the 13th today until Melanie suggested it as a Top Five theme. Since it is the coolest theme ever, I decided to steal it. I'm sure Melanie will out do me next Friday the 13th, but here is where I ended up. The Cure - The 13th [...]
A Record , A Nice Start Originally recorded in 2008, A Record marks the first release from Laura Stevenson and the Cans . Combining elements of good indie pop, punk, and traditional folk, Stevenson and company are captivating. Her delicate vocals sing sweetly over banjos or quiet arpeggios from a classical guitar. She can also punk out with crunchy guitars complemented by melancholy horns. Yes, that's right... crunchy guitars complemented by melancholy horns. Part of the fun of this band is its willingness to take chances and combine elements [...]
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