Here's your Thursday options: ► Queens of the Stone Age headline a sold-out show at the Wiltern in a show that will be webcast by NPR . ► L.A. indie-pop octet t he Mowgli’s [pictured] whose major-label debut "Waiting for the Dawn" will be released June 18 on Photo Finish/Island Records, headline the Roxy Theatre, where they'll be joined by American Authors, Hunter Hunted, the Lucky Lonely and the Black 22’s. ► Swedish indie-poppers Shout Out Louds [see their video for "Illusions" here ] do the first [...]
It's Moz's birthday ... What would he do? ► Electro-rockers Youngblood Hawke headlines the Avalon behind their debut album "Wake Up," which came out in April. ► It's Morrissey’s Unhappy 54th Birthday Celebration with the Sweet & Tender Hooligans at the Fonda Theatre. ► Daughter is back for a second sold-out night at the Troubadour, with Jeremy Messersmith opening, and the British folk-rock band also plays a 6 p.m. in-store at Amoeba. Also: Tyler, [...]
Monopoly pieces that never made it. Guess whose second anniversary it is today? That's right: Reselect.com's! Oh yeah...uh huh. Remarkable that it's been two years already...hardly feels like it. But that may be partly because I've slowed down in my posting a lot over the past year, so if you were to do a few comparative calculations, it would really only be something like 5 months in terms of the first year's posts. If you know what I'm saying. I couldn't think offhand of any good "anniversary" songs, so [...]
By Danielle Gibson April 24, 2013 The Hop Farm Festival has announced four new acts for this year’s line-up! Pop favourites The Lightning Seeds , plus Black Lips, Peter and Kerry & Sally Archer will join the bill for this summer’s event. Two acts already confirmed as headliners for the two day festival are My Bloody Valentine and Rodriguez . Also expect The Horrors, Jimmy Cliff, The Cribs, First Aid Kit, Dinosaur Jr, The Presidents Of The United States Of America, Martha Wainwright, Edwyn Collins and many more [...]
The Presidents of the United States of America are playing their self-titled 1995 debut album in full on theiri current tour. Six songs of that album can be found on the new free live album Get Back in the Van that is available for download through Noisestrade . The Presidents stick to their recipe of no frills party rock getting the crowd on their feet in no time, inviting them to sing along and stretching the choruses. They are first and foremost a live band and they always deliver. Tracks: [...]
What? Why post about POTUSA ? Well, because I can, right? That and I think the band might be one of the most underrated acts of all time. Their first three records were filled with fun rock jams you could sing to no matter the time of day. It was no frills rock: no bull shit. They've recently started to play a bunch of shows in the North, so they decided to release an EP with a bunch of live and acoustic versions of the hits. This is one of my favorites, and I think it's a perfect tune [...]
Eternal Summers start off the show tonight at Union Transfer. The Virginia trio continues to tour in support of its 2012 LP Correct Behaviour, although a new album may be in the works judging by the fact that the shoegazey punk band played several unreleased songs last time they were in Philly. Despite their carefree name, ... Continue reading
Iconic 90’s pop rock legends the Presidents of the United States of America (Pot USA) played a packed out Hi-fi filled to the brim with adoring fans on Friday night. Performing their 5 time platinum self-titled debut album in its entirety as well as a catalogue of hits, they put beaming smiles on faces and left everyone with a hoarse voice. Pot USA are one of those bands (for me at least but I’m sure many can relate) that bring countless memories. They take me back to junior school days running round in the yard, with their sounds blasting from [...]
So I want to focus a little more on these Alternative Album Grammy Winners that I'm playing for bonus songs on the Countdown. So I think, on the first Monday of every month, I'm going to do a little retrospective poll related to the album from the proceeding month. February's album was Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York Please answer the following questions in the comments section. (If you don't have an answer, feel free to skip the question) 1. What is your favorite track on [...]
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The Vivian Girls played a rare show February 15 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. They hadn't performed in NYC since last year, in the freezing cold, at a Kate Spade pop-up shop in the meat packing district. The free show, put on by Converse Rubber Tracks, was sold out pretty quickly. Unfortunately, my ticket hookup fell through at the last minute and I only had 2 hours to secure entry. I reached out to Katy Goodman and Cassie Ramone on Twitter, who hooked me up with a ticket and a photo pass. About 30 minutes [...]
While you're out shopping sales, reveling in your day off, or, if you're in another country, or you're in America, but don't get the day off, going about your Monday as usual, I will be busy honoring the accomplishments of my favorite Presidents of the United States of America. God bless 'em! And here, for today only, are the singles from both of the albums I have by them, plus [...]
The Helio Sequence plays Neptune Theatre this Sunday photo by Dave Lichterman As we rip through February, things are heating up in Seattle. Some great choices this week. On Tuesday night, "roll-up" your Mardi Gras sleeves with Cam'Ron and Nacho Picasso at the Crocodile. On Wednesday night, have some fun with Debacle Records and Daniel Bachman, Jordan Fuller, and Lori Goldston at the Rendezvous. Thursday, enjoy a killer dark synth show at Chop Suey with Black Marble, Stephanie, and Tokyoidaho . Also, The Growlers, Night [...]
Tickets for The Postal Service (with Jenny Lewis and Laura Burhenn in tow) show at Barclays Center go on sale today at 10 AM. Jenny Lewis will also contribute vocals to two previously unheard Postal Service songs -- "Turn Around" and "A Tattered Line of String" -- that will be included on the 10th Anniversary edition of the duo's sole album, Give Up , due out April 9 via Sub Pop. The bonus disc also contains remixes and Iron & Wine's cover of "Such Great Heights." Tracklisting [...]
The Presidents of the United States of America photo by Ron Henry Wondering where a certain record might land in KEXP’s countdown of the top albums of the last 40 years ? You’re not the only one. KEXP reached out to some of our favorite Seattle music writers and asked them to predict what records they anticipated seeing in the voter final results. These aren’t personal Top Ten or Best Of lists, but “educated guesses” based on each individual’s expertise in a certain genre as well as his or her familiarity with the musical universe [...]
Chris Ballew, the basitarist and singer of Seattle band Presidents of the United States of America, will be the man behind the music for an upcoming first-person puzzle game from Square Enix calle... Continue reading "Presidents of the United States of America Singer to Score Portal-Style Puzzler" >
Just as Thanksgiving was a reminder of Irish rock band the Cranberries, today's national holiday is a celebration of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and quirky Seattle alternative rock trio t... Continue reading "The Six Best Presidents Of The United States Of America Songs" >
John with The Presidents in 2008 photo by Ron Henry It’s time again for Friday on My Mind , which is a weekly collaborative effort between KEXP and King 5 News. What better way to commemorate President’s Day than celebrating Seattle local heroes The Presidents of the United States of America ? I’m sure NO ONE has had this idea before me. I’m the first. I am, right? Childhood friends Chris Ballew and Dave Dederer formed the Presidents in 1990 and gained a small but loyal [...]
Being a misfit within the misfits, Owl Mag writer, Bernadette Harris, wriggled between '90s country and classic rock.
Call in the cash cow, The Presidents of The United States of America are back! In a astute move, the band will perform their self-titled 1995 debut album in full (at just 38 minutes we hope there's an encore). Featuring the songs 'Peaches'. 'Lump', 'Dune Buggy' and 'Back Porch', the night is sure to be a right nostalgia-fest. Ticket Info Tickets on sale Thursday 10th November priced €25 (including booking fee) from http://www.ticketmaster.ie & Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. 0818 719 300 - Republic of Ireland customers 0844 277 4455 - [...]
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