firstly, i was really surprised to see that cmj was still around, but it doesnt appear they actually are in the magazine business - the old business model. i subscribed for years from maybe like 93ish to maybe 2000? anyway, happy to see they're still around even though they've been really out of my brain since the end of my subscription. i knew they still did the cmj conference thing, but thought that may be in name only. either way.. its interesting to see who they, or the labels in this case capitol was pushing back in 03. most surprising [...]
If you're a fan of both Sparklehorse and vinyl, you know how hard it is to land a copy of what some would argue is their best album (including me) , It's A Wonderful Life . On Ebay, an original and only pressing of the record goes from $99-$199 depending on condition. Fans can get excited as It's A Wonderful Life and Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of The Mountain will get the 180 gram deluxe gatefold reissue treatment. I haven't seen any news for this because an official statement [...]
After reading Vic Galloway's rather nice article in today's Herald on the rise of bands in Scotland influenced by both grunge and lo-fi slacker indie rock. Recording for our upcoming split 123 with Manchester bands Waiters and Sex Hands has seen pals recommend I have a good listen to The Meat Puppets too, if that's the kind of stuff I'm into - particularly if that's the kind of guitar sound I am enjoying at the moment. So that's what this podcast is loosely about. As I explain, despite growing up at the perfect time [...]
"People call me a director, but I really think of myself as a sound man." - David Lynch , quoted in Michael Chion's David Lynch David Lynch 's electro-pop album Crazy Clown Time has left a lot of music fans and critics scratching their heads. But, looking back at the filmmaker's long history of re-purposing pop music in his films and other work, it's possible that Crazy Clown Time is one of the least strange moves that the veteran film director, meditation guru, coffee entrepreneur, [...]
MUSIC REVIEW: Christine Leakey's tunes are part orchestrated noir, part dark forest and yet very much a real dream. These first free songs from her coming record Tapping Trees in a Trinket Box of Treasure are a smooth decoupage straight from the heart that have been a long time in the making since her earlier days in bands called Cadillac Bill & the Creeping Bent, The Double Feature Creatures and Tijuana Knievel. There has been a time lapse since her having to set music down and done some traveling. Perhaps she was [...]
This is called the Barfcast because I feel like utter, unmitigated shite this morning, after another awesome evening with Mrs. Toad getting scooshed and playing records. I think I had Weald on at the maximum volume our amp can actually manage. Which, for the record, is pretty fucking loud. So now I am off to get ready for not one, but three gigs. Firstly the Ides of Toad at Henry's, then Lach and Viv Albertine after that, and then Flamin' Hott Toadzzz! in Anstruther tomorrow. When the chance to have a good sleep comes, I think I will [...]
ALBUM REVIEW: So if you're a ex-metal head what do you do after lighting strikes you and you are enlightened? One thing is you make a record called we are night sky and you call the band deadboy & the Elephantmen . The main dude Dax Riggs (what rock minikor) was in the slowcore metal band Acid Bath and the rock anthem group Agents of Oblivion before deadboy came together. However, the metamorphosis happened we don't care because this is a great heaven and hell themed record that marks [...]
Arrogance is a wholly unpleasant characteristic. Confidence, yes; arrogance, get ye out of my bloody space. Despite the urge to strike back, I pay homage to the way of the Mackerel: bide your time, wait awhile, then just wait for the penny to drop. As MM always says, much better to know, step back, remove from the payroll, metaphorical or otherwise. What goes around often does come around. Not always, but often enough not to ignore. I know he's right. But just sometimes… A fin in the face is worth two in the bush? Go in [...]
[The New Classics is a reoccurring segment in which we examine our favorite indie releases that are bound to replace our parents' "classic rock" stash hidden in the attic or the basement. These aren't reviews, these are unedited testimonies and opinions about why we love what we love. Can we get a witness?] Words by Chris Carosi Albums: It's a Wonderful Life (2001), Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain (2006), Dark Night of [...]
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It's been an unfortunate week on the domestic front. Water continues to leak. Holes have been dug. In the right place and deep enough, who knows? If it carries on much longer I may jump in too. I wish Colin from Thames Water would understand that I simply don't understand the mechanics and really have no desire to do the wrong thing. And football. I wish some one would bump off Agent Bruce, Smiley styley. I await tomorrow's horrors with bated breath (and glass at the ready). Well enough whingeing for one Friday. Here's a song. [...]
( email | facebook | twitter ) Straight to the 2011 watchlist - and locked in a dead heat with Klak Tik for debut of the year - is Christina Vantzou. One-half of The Dead Texan , a seasoned filmmaker, and a naturally gifted illustrator in her own right , Vantzou somehow makes space for some pretty serious musical chops. Her forthcoming debut is titled No. 1 , available through Kranky on October 24. Read the full review here . Sample the upcoming record below, [...]
When an artist embarks on a solo project at a young age, the pursuit is commendable. Such ambition is shown on the full-length album by Leaves of Green, Imago. The album was created by one James Madole, a 20-year-old student at New York University. On his debut, Madole uses an infusion of vocals, guitar, ukulele, [...]
"Playing with the queen of hearts, knowing it ain't really smart..." As I tend to keep my promises, here's part 2 of a royal megamix. Enjoy and buy some albums if you like what you hear ok? Dave Edmunds - Queen Of Hearts MP3 The Birthday Party - King Ink MP3 Sparklehorse - Homecoming Queen MP3 Cannibal & The Headhunters - Zulu King MP3 Palace Songs - Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow MP3 Elvis Costello - King [...]
SIDE A 1. Real Estate - Barely Legal (The Strokes Cover).mp3 2. Futurebirds - Wicked Game (Chris Isaak Cover).mp3 3. Octoberman - Im On Fire (Bruce Springsteen Cover).mp3 4. Strand Of Oaks - Ohio (Damien Jurado Cover).mp3 5. Bon Iver - I Cant Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt Cover).mp3 6. Sparklehorse - West Of Rome (Vic Chesnutt Cover).mp3 7. Dum Dum Girls - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [...]
Alright you faithful readers, I've got three mixes here that should definitely be spread and heard, each crafted by musicians from wildly different genres: one comes from chillwave don Washed Out, one by new neo-classical act A Winged Victory for the Sullen, and the last molded Minneapolic-based beatmaker Phaseone, who put this out back in 2009. Each one pulls off some remarkable sonic feats of strength, such as Phaseone splicing MF Doom with Clipse's "Mr. Me Too", or AWVFTS opening their mix with the elegant and supremely epic "Das Rheingold Prelude" by German composer Richard Wagner. The links to each [...]
photo by tim saccenti sup peoples? been on a bit of a sparklehorse kick as of late for no other reason except he, mark linkous was awesome. one song that always creeps me out a bit when it comes on is "sunshine" off good morning spider . at the end of the song is a portion of a voicemail left by vic chesnutt while mark was in the hospital many years ago. while it was mildly creepy back when the record was released, its even more eery now considering everything that has happened. i cant recommend [...]
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Tweet Buy the album from Amazon - Vinyl / MP3 / CD One of the fundamental goals of running a music blog is to introduce people to new music. The primary method of doing this is to highlight new releases, either via up and coming bands that show potential or tried-and-true musical mainstays that generally please the masses. Lost in this growing blogging race are the building [...]
There's a chance for magic when musicians cross paths. For some it's groundbreaking ( Aerosmith ft. Run DMC – "Walk This Way" ), and other times it's the thought that counts ( Nelly ft. Tim McGraw – "Over and Over" ). But when there's that spark that elevates a collaborated piece to a whole new level, well, that's the stuff that melts the hearts of music fans. No longer are artists forced to snail mail DATs to each other via the Postal Service or find the time to meet in the studio. Online file sharing has facilitated endless possibilities for [...]
As promised, here are the songs from the second mix cd that my sister left in my car on the weekend. Sucker. 1. The Redio Dept - The One 2. Deerhunter - He Would Have Laughed 3. Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse - Insane Lullaby 4. Four Tet - She Just Likes to Fight [...]
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