
Brooklyn's own Magnetic Island self-titled debut full-length is set for self-release on January 17th. On the album, Magnetic Island have perfected the 90stalgic sounds they were creating as RENMINBI . This right here is our favorite track off the new LP. It may put you in a trance. Listen. Downloadable: The Space (mp3) You can download another track from Magnetic Island via the latest Verbal Rocket mixtape , and you can stream two additional new tracks via the always awesome [...]

And here is a BONUS monthly mix. What were we listening to during CMJ last year? Listen to the October 2009 CMJ Supplement Mix to find out... Downloadables: Set-Up (mp3) by RENMINBI Swim (To Reach The End) (mp3) by Surfer Blood South Of France (mp3) by Harlem Prize Fighter (mp3) by Golden Triangle 100 Flowers (mp3) [...]

And here is a BONUS monthly mix. What were we listening to during CMJ last year? Listen to the October 2009 CMJ Supplement Mix to find out... Downloadables: Set-Up (mp3) by RENMINBI Swim (To Reach The End) (mp3) by Surfer Blood South Of France (mp3) by Harlem Prize Fighter (mp3) by Golden Triangle 100 Flowers (mp3) [...]

It's time again to look back and reflect. What were we listening to one year ago? Listen to the July 2009 Mix to find out... Downloadables: 1,2,3 Partyy! (mp3) Mission of Burma No Time, No Hope (mp3) Times New Viking Mickey Mouse (Demo) (mp3) WAVVES It #1 (mp3) Ty Segall Good Enough (mp3) Mudhoney [...]

We are very excited here at GIMME TINNITUS world headquarters as we premiere the first official (non-demo/non-cover) Magnetic Island track. On this track, Magnetic Island core members Lisa Liu and SMV are playing with Nikkie McLeod of Telenovela Star on percussion and TJ Richards of Calves a/k/a The Boy With The Ice Cream Face on guitar. The song is entitled Subterfuge and finds Magnetic Island shying away from the ( Helium -esque) noise rock side of things and into a dark indie pop region. They also [...]

Just in case you have not heard, the 1000th (non-spammy) follower of @GIMMETINNITUS is going to receive a bunch of prizes. If you are the lucky follower you will get... :: The 1928 Recordings' Golden Hour Box Set with 73s by Tijuana Panthers , Air Waves , and Gray Goods Listen: Sweetness (mp3) by Air Waves :: a CD-R of The Singles EP by Gray Goods [...]

Here is the next installment in out continuing interview series q and also a . These are the answers from Lisa of Magnetic Island (and formerly Renminbi )... q: What is the last song you (really) heard? a: Actually, a new Magnetic Island tune we rehearsed for the first time the other night. I was listening back to the tape to see how it's sounding. Listen: Summer Phase (Demo) (mp3) q: What is your [...]

We'd been fans of Renminbi for a number of years. And in the last year or two, we worked with them on a a few shows. So we were quite interested when the two primary members of the band recently announced they were getting rid of their name and reorganizing as Magnetic Island , seemingly both a new project and a continuation of the duo's musical evolution. The new group will be playing their first show this Saturday, March 13th, at Fort Useless (presented by StereoactiveNYC); following are a few questions we asked, answered by [...]

So, Renminbi has changed their name to Magnetic Island . The band plans to release songs more frequently (basically right after they are mastered) instead of waiting until they have the traditional 10-12 tracks for an album. This is their first release under their new moniker, a cover of a Lou Reed and John Cale track from the Songs For Drella concept album. Listen... Downloadable: A Dream (mp3) If you followed @renminbinyc , hearing this song should explain those [...]
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Thanks for tuning in to Public Education. We on indie1031.com every Sunday from 6-8 pm PST. If you were listening, then you were a witness to the Facebook marriage of Danny and myself. The first day of marriage is good and the beatings are sparse. Sun Wizard - Glorious The Radio Dept. - Heaven's on Fire Gold Canary - Cloud Control Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes - Astro Coast Tune-Yards - Sunlight Xiu Xiu - Dear God, I Hate Myself The Fresh & Onlys - Second [...]

While I I've already revealed my favorite album of 2009 (which includes Pollination's free IO EP ), I thought I might share some of the better albums released by artists and labels free of charge. This is the Year in Free Albums. 1. Surface by RENMINBI Listen: Portland (mp3) 2. Mixtape by The Years Listen: [...]

Continuing our Best of 2009 coverage, I put together a mix of my favorite tracks from 2009 and uploaded it to the Soundcloud . These are my top 19 tracks from the past year. Downloadable/Streamable: Best Of 2009 Mixtape (soundcloud) The Individual Tracks: 01. Die Slow (mp3) by HEALTH 02. You're A Target (mp3) by No Age 03. Bell (mp3) by Screaming Females 04. Gumball Machine [...]
A Sunday evening this close to the holidays could have easily found us in a tangle on the couch with ambient beardy-man music echoing endlessly throughout the house... yeah, right. With the correct volume levels, floorboards should be rattling around your computer right about now. Our original review of Brooklyn, New York duo Renminbi happened just over two years ago in November 2007, and we now
Gecco goes to CMJ Il nostro buon Gecco , meglio conosciuto nella scena con lo pseudonimo di DJ Minaccia , è volato a New York per partecipare all'ultima edizione del CMJ , maratona musicale che ogni anno investe la Grande Mela con centinaia di concerti. Qui trovate le sue foto e questo qui sotto è il suo personalissimo diario (con un po' di canzoni da scaricare): Un giorno Luca (il capo di To Lose La Track [...]

This is was the end of CMJ09 for me, I split my time between Bruar Falls and Brooklyn Bowl . [Tweet] # #cmj09 :: heading to @bruarfalls :: my section of g train has regular service?? wow :: sweating... damn you mta, why is it so hot on this g? [Tweet] # #cmj09 :: I'm at @bruarfalls :: bloody marys are $5 not $3, boooo! :: what is that? it's not so much headbanging as it is headflopping [Note] the headflopping band is named belgua [Downloadable] Disco Show [...]

Allgirlpunkpopoutfit the Roulettes released a self-titled EP on Lucky Madison Records waaaay back in 2003. (You may know Rebecca Roulette from her other band, N** Y*** T**** ). Earlier this year, the Roulettes got back together and played a few shows. I guess things worked out, because now they are playing CMJ . Listen... Downloadable: Odessa (mp3) Upcoming Shows: Oct 21 @ the Charleston 9:00 pm $10 w/ Hermit Thrushes + more Oct 24 @ Bruar Falls 12:00-6:00 pm [...]

And now the 3rd installment of the Best Downloadables Of 2009 a/k/a The End Of Summer 2009 Mix ... When They Fight They Fight (mp3) by Generationals ( buy from the label ) 1,2,3 Partyy! (matador mp3) by Mission Of Burma ( buy from matastore ) Robots (mp3) by Exercise ( buy from amazon ) Portofino (mp3) by Teengirl Fantasy ( [...]
Can you read the above comic strip? Maybe you should zoom in ... yeah? Well, unlike those shady illegal sites of yesteryear that are referenced above, EAR FARM's Free Music Fridays brings you guilt-free LEGAL MP3 and album downloads each week, so come on and click through the following selection of songs and compilations with zero guilt - they're all just looking for new hard drives and iPods to call home. As always, some are EAR FARM favorites, some might be more your bag than ours, all are free (and legal) for you to enjoy... just [...]
Yes In My Backyard is a semiweekly column showcasing new and emerging MP3s from local talent. Recently, we've given you Liturgy's "Ecstatic Rite," the video for Motel Motel's "Coffee," and Werewolves'... Continue reading "Yes In My Backyard: Exclusive Video Premiere For Renminbi's "Set Up"" >