Infamously cantankerous studio rat/national treasure Steve Albini doesn't like to be called a record producer. He prefers the term "recording engineer." That's a dry, clinical term for what Albini actually does, but it makes sense that he'd prefer to be seen that way. Over the past few decades, Albini has overseen the creation of countless numbers of recorded artifacts. And even though he's been an outspoken opponent of the major-label system (and of other underground-rock heroes), he's known to work with just about anyone who requests his services, whether it's a major-label juggernaut like '90s radio-grunge rulers Bush or the [...]
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Writer and artist Kay Cola releases another track Ex (Bliss) co-written by Busta Rhymes the Conglomerates J-Doe (Danity Kane, Cassie, Jhene Aiko etc). I'm on the fence about this track right now. Kay Cola has a beautiful voice but when it's doubled on tracks it can sound a bit off. This is not the best Kay Cola track I've heard but it is definitely worth the listen.
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Words by Rick Moslen So this is the series where I ramble on about classic indie/punk record labels fated to feed every music junkie's obsessive fix. This time I'm gushing about possibly the mother of them all. Hold onto your butts and stuff some earplugs up those earlobes, cause it's time for some raw, spazzing rock n'roll from Touch and Go Records. I know what you're thinking ... how can I rope Touch and Go 's extensive yet essential history into a mere blog post? That's like leaving your [...]
THE DEAD EXS-Resurrection Like the Black Keys? Like The White Stripes? Check out the name-your-own-price (yes, zero bucks is included) album by The Dead Exs. This NYC band is getting a rep quickly, so listen now—before it comes trendy. Get it free here . CABIN DOGS-Midnight Trail Rich and Rob Kwait, twin brothers, have produced an album of country-sounding indie tunes, including a terrific Bob Dylan cover. For fans of Drive By Truckers, Whiskeytown, Jason Isbel, Wilco. [...]
Roskilde - Whoever does the music programming for the Roskilde Festival really must be commended. Having already seen acts as diverse as Portishead, Kylesa and Shangaan Electro, the remaining days proved to be equally eclectic and perhaps even better. Things started out on an interesting note with post-punk/industrial/metal pioneers Kiling Joke . Clad in a camouflage jumpsuit and often lumbering across the stage like Frankenstein's monster, singer Jaz Coleman took on the role of an angry prophet of doom. His between song banter consisted of a series of Howard Beale-esque rantings like "the European Union is in trouble," [...]
Producer David Pattillo, who runs Bang Bang Boogaloo and worked amongst others with Alanis Morrisette and The Black Crowes, curated "New York Rock & Roll 1", a compilation of unsigned NY based rock bands reviving the true roots of rock and roll. The Deli digs it so much that we are going to embed the entire thing right here! Check it out, lots of good, energetic tunes and local undiscovered artists! Bang Bang Boogaloo's New York Rock & Roll 1 by Bang Bang Boogaloo
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Catch My Shoe is the 25th record the Ex has issued on its Ex label and the band's 123rd(!) release since the Dutch band debuted in 1980. (The new album is out via Carrot Top in the U.S.) The nine-song LP was recorded in Chicago by Steve Albini last March and marries the band's patented post-punk [...]
Someone has started a blog and a possibly zine dedicated to sharing anecdotes about the people we hate most: the people we used to fuck, cuddle and tell our pointless little feelings and emotions to until we outgrew each other.
Here are The Wheel's Still In Spin's suggested new releases for this week. The Ex – Catch My Shoe. Download "Cold Weather is Back" (mp3). Download "Eoleyo" (mp3). The consistently changing lineup of anarcho-punk band The Ex is back with their first album with new singer Arnold de Boer. Keeping an experimental but appealing sound, there is a renewed energy from the addition of de Boer, who sounds like Eddie Argos, of Art Brut, without the pomposity. Iron and Wine – Kiss Each Other Clean. Download "Walking Far From Home" (mp3). Sam [...]
This is a week of exceptional releases across the board. The always energetic Monotonix are putting out Not Yet (pictured at left), the superstar producer David Guetta drops One More Love , and indie rock hero Iron and Wine makes a major label debut with Kiss Each Other Clean . Of course, this doesn't even touch upon new music from legendary artists like Gang of Four , The Ex and Wanda Jackson ; both of whom have new albums out this week as well. [...]
The Ex are a band that always sound like themselves and by that I mean good things. With new album, Catch My Shoe (out January 25th), the group bring new singer Arnold de Boer into the fold. Couple tracks below along with tour dates on the way back. "Cold Weather Is Back" "Eoleyo" The Ex on tour: 3-8 Chicago @ Lincoln Hall 3-10 NYC @ Le Poisson Rouge 3-11 Allston [...]
Wakker worden door het gekrijs van zeemeeuwen, dat hoort ook bij een verblijf in Butlins . Maar mij hoor je niet klagen. Gewoon om half negen opstaan en ontbijten in het centrum van Minehead bij Cream, een modern ingericht café waar ze bagels hebben met beleg naar keuze, abstracte kunst aan de muur en kranten en tijdschriften op de tafels. Hoewel er meer dan 40 optreden stonden geprogrammeerd moest de bezoeker op vrijdag behoorlijk zijn of haar best doen om voldoende muziek te horen. Daarbij hielp het niet dat in Reds, de kleinste zaal, Josephine Foster werd [...]
MP3: The Ex - "Cold Weather Is Back" The Ex are a band that have long garnered a place in the hearts of indie punk kids. Though they have been around for decade, their latest album entitled Catch My Shoe , which will be released on January 25, will feature a new singer. Arnold de Boer from the Zea will be replacing G.W. Sok on vocals with this record. In addition, the legendary act will be taking to the road for a few tour dates in March. They'll hit [...]
By Nick Helderman While studying abroad a few years back in Slovenia, I stayed at a hostel in the capital, Ljubljana. The hostel sat inside the walls of a cultural arts center called Metelkova , a sort of artistic and social oasis set in the heart of the city. One night, I was informed by a professor that a "Dutch punk band" was playing with an "Ethiopian jazz saxophonist" at one of the venues located in Metelkova. I didn't think much of it at the time and decided [...]
Good news folks! From now on you can even split up with your girlfriend by using a track from Robyn's latest album "Body Talk Pt. 33. Sweet! Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend
Netherlands-based The Ex have been around for over 30 years now, changing lineups and genres at whim. Sometimes they're bashing out anarcho-punk, sometimes they're collaborating with everyone from Tortoise and Sonic Youth to legends of the free jazz scene and traditional African musicians. Despite all that fluctuation, it was a surprise when founding vocalist G.W. Sok left the group to pursue writing and graphic design. Arnold de Boer of the Dutch group Zea signed on to replace him, but even after thirty years of fruitful, continuous change, one had to wonder if this large change would still find [...]
"Wily con man, yogi, athlete, bank president, founder of the Tantrik Order in America and the Clarkstown Country Club in Nyack, New York, the remarkable "Doctor" Bernard was all of these. He was also the Omnipotent Oom, whose devoted followers included some of the most famous names in America." Pierre Bernard, Oom the Omnipotent, Promoter [...]
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