Tonight in L.A.: Rachel Yamagata, Sting, Kiev, the Western States Motel, Cave, Sonos, Sister Ruby Band
Nov 29, 2011, 2:22pm
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Artist: The Western States Motel
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► Rachel Yamagata headlines a sold-out Troubadour behind her first release in three years, "Chesapeake." Mike Viola, who released his own new album "Electro de Perfecto" in September, opens. That's Yamagata's video for "Even If I Don't," above. ► Sting does a second night at the Wiltern. ► Downtown/Union rocks the Echo behind its new EP "Deal Gone Wrong," with Tumbleweed Wanderers opening. ► A couple of Tuesday night residencies end, each with good lineups: Races and Touché help Kiev close out its November stand at the [...]
► It promises to feel like a night at the movies at the Satellite, where A Winged Victory for the Sullen performs. It's a collaboration pairing Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie ( Stars of the Lid ) and pianist Dustin O'Halloran (once upon a time of the fine L.A. duo Devics ), and their ambient tunes will be abetted by the American Contemporary Music Ensemble and video projections Christina Vantzou. ► Kiev continues its residency at the Central SAPC in Santa Monica with a good lineup that includes Monte Mar, the New Limb and Facts on [...]
L.A.'s Carl Jordan, who releases music under the moniker The Western States Motel , offers another indie pop gem of a single that intertwines a bit of twang, a magnitude of synthesizers and simple but poignant melodies. However, like the rest tracks off of his new album "Freeway Freeway Riverbed," the charming intricacies of "All the Stars" never fall short of ripening into a plush story that leaves the heart a little lighter and the eardrums more than tickled. As Jordan's earnest vocals flesh out sentimental lyrics such as "If I could reach that far / I would grab [...]
Tonight The Western States Motel will begin their November residency at On the Rox at the Roxy continuing every Tuesday this month. listen to "All The Stars" purchase the new album Freeway, Freeway, Riverbed http://theroxyonsunset.com facebook
The Western States Motel , Carl Jordan's solo project, released a new full length album Freeway, Freeway, Riverbed last week via Firebird Field Recordings. We're super excited to be exclusively premiering the George Harrisonesque track "For The Stars." It's free to download for a limited time! The Western States Motel - All The Stars by theaudioperv After you've listened to the track, go buy the whole album on iTunes or Amazon . Catch The Western...
The close of a month only means the promise and potential of a new month. And it also means the start of some new residencies. Every Tuesday in November, as a part of their On The Rox local specials, the Roxy will be hosting The Western States Motel , which is the name of the project of local Carl Jordan. His latest self-released record, titled 'Freeway Freeway Riverbed', is an amalgam of country and pop that never strays too far into the extreme of either direction. He creates a sweet and simple sound that is unique, yet comforting [...]
Top show to consider while you keep tabs on @FooFighters for news of a surprise show by that up-and-coming little band: ► Canadian five-piece Mother Mother brings its hooky tunes to the Satellite — the Vancouver band's full-length "Eureka" is out March 15. ► Musical storyteller/humorist Todd Snider , his double-disc live album out earlier this month, headlines the El Rey Theatre. ► Susan James celebrates the release of her new album "Highways, Ghosts, Hearts & Home" with a big party at the Echo featuring, among others [...]
On his first two releases as the Western States Motel , L.A. songwriter Carl Jordan impresses as a songwriter whose four-minute snapshots feel like landscape paintings of yearning and disconnectedness. Like many a bedroom popster, Jordan can't quite live in his own pictures, but the simple melodies and plaintive narratives on "The Western States Motel" (2007) and the follow-up "Painted Birds Flying in the Orange Mirror Sun" EP allow his listeners to. The first taste of Western States' new album "Freeway Freeway Riverbed" (due in February) isn't really a country-and-western song but a paean to that music's healing power. [...]
Country music is something that most folks have a pretty good handle on. Western music, on the other hand, is a whole different beast. Lacking those country motifs that have slowly evolved over the decades, western music can't be pinned down as easily as its country cousin. Acoustic? Not necessarily. Stripped down? Nope. Rural themes? Hardly. It's one of those "I know it when I hear it" things, and as such, defining western music is hopelessly subjective. Don't believe me? Let's play a game. Try ordering these bands by their proportion of westerness (or is that westernity?): Buddy Holly, Tex [...]
The Western States Motel are set to release their LP Freeway Freeway Riverbed some time in February and to hold you over until then, we have the single "Country and Western Song", which features a blend of acoustic-pop with synths/drum machines. DOWNLOAD :: The Western States Motel - "Country and Western Song" Filed under: LISTEN TO THIS , Music Tagged: Acoustic , Country and Western Song , drum machine , Freeway [...]
Despite all the 'best of' lists, the top tens/twenties/fifties/one hundreds etc. and all the Christmas songs too, there has still been a cracking amount of new releases in December as well. So lest you missed out, here is our monthly round-up of the best tunes we've posted in December and, as always, a couple of new ones too. That's the New Year's Eve mixtape sorted at least. Download The Sweaters - Can't Stop Winnin' mp3 A syrupy, garage gem. It's upbeat and has as much soul as it does jangle and [...]
Western States Motel play an intriguing blend of country and folk with a modern twist. Try Country and Western Song from their latest full-length Freeway Freeway Riverbend , which sees a release in February 2011. The California natives show traces of classic influences ( Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash ), in an end product that perhaps falls slightly more into indie-pop territory with its clever use of synth leads and drum machines. It's a deceptively simple and straight forward tune that bounces along on a great rhythm and has quickly grown [...]
![[MP3] The Western States Motel: "Country and Western Song"](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3049598_lg.jpg)
The Western States Motel provide an eclectic mix of sound in their music, with a sort of alt-folk synth style. It's different, aesthetically, but it has a familiar appeal. The vocals are very much reminiscent of acts like the Eels, or even Wilco. "Country and Western Song" has a steady rhythm, and even though it seems like their genre may not have the best mix of instruments, they pull it off because of the straightforward sound. Carl Jordan, the frontman of The Western States Motel is from Monterey, CA, and the West Coast influence is obvious (what, [...]
![The Western States Motel: The Cliff [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2296378_lg.jpg)
Carl Jordan has THAT voice. You know, the one that sounds like Gavin Rosdale after he's taken 40 No-Doz. It's that raspy yet emotionally pleasing tone you might recognize with the likes of Pete Droge or Eels, the former heavyweight champions of obscurity-laced pop. But, it's time to step aside Mr. E. The Western States Motel is here to bring oddball power pop back in a big way with their ultra catchy track "The Cliff". This song is that love lost, [...]
I am celebrating the Fourth with a photo of my beautiful state flower, the golden poppy. These are from earlier this spring, but I still have a few hanging on against the summer heat. While I picked these bands for the word "states" in their name, they are all U.S. artists, and each of these albums deserves its own review because the songs are so good. This is a beautiful album from Los Angeles' State Shirt. Give your ears a special present and listen to more of the songs. You will want [...]
Tonight in L.A.: A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Western States Motel, Kiev, Son Ark/Daniel Ahearn
Nov 15, 2011, 11:08am Buzz Bands
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► It promises to feel like a night at the movies at the Satellite, where A Winged Victory for the Sullen performs. It's a collaboration pairing Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie ( Stars of the Lid ) and pianist Dustin O'Halloran (once upon a time of the fine L.A. duo Devics ), and their ambient tunes will be abetted by the American Contemporary Music Ensemble and video projections Christina Vantzou. ► Kiev continues its residency at the Central SAPC in Santa Monica with a good lineup that includes Monte Mar, the New Limb and Facts on [...]
Download: The Western States Motel, 'All the Stars'
Nov 8, 2011, 8:06pm Buzz Bands
Buzz Bands
L.A.'s Carl Jordan, who releases music under the moniker The Western States Motel , offers another indie pop gem of a single that intertwines a bit of twang, a magnitude of synthesizers and simple but poignant melodies. However, like the rest tracks off of his new album "Freeway Freeway Riverbed," the charming intricacies of "All the Stars" never fall short of ripening into a plush story that leaves the heart a little lighter and the eardrums more than tickled. As Jordan's earnest vocals flesh out sentimental lyrics such as "If I could reach that far / I would grab [...]
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: All The Stars File Name: SoundCloud
The Western States Motel residency at On the Rox at the Roxy
Nov 8, 2011, 10:55am
Parasites & Sycophants
Parasites & Sycophants
Tonight The Western States Motel will begin their November residency at On the Rox at the Roxy continuing every Tuesday this month. listen to "All The Stars" purchase the new album Freeway, Freeway, Riverbed http://theroxyonsunset.com facebook
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: All The Stars Link Text: “All The Stars” File Name: 06_All_The_Stars_1.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Genre: Alternative Year: 2011
11/4 Daily Download (The Western States Motel, Christine Leakey and more)
Nov 4, 2011, 7:54am
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Music Under FireEvery weekday, MUF offers five (5) daily downloads of free and legal MP3s. We chose these songs for you to discover, download and explore more about the artists behind them. 'Daily Downloads' via Twitter , Facebook or RSS ! (For more information on what our Daily Download is and what they mean to you go here ) Today's Free MP3s: The Western States Motel – All The Stars [ Artist ] [...]
- Christine Leakey - Lovely
- Lasers - Solar System
- Symbolick Jews - You Don't Wanna Become This
- The Western States Mote - All the Stars
- Throwing Up - MEDECINE
Artist: Christine Leakey Title: Lovely Link Text: Christine Leakey - Lovely File Name: Christine-Leakey-Lovely.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: Lasers Title: Solar System Link Text: Lasers - Solar System File Name: Lasers-Solar-System.mp3 Bitrate: 145 kbps
Artist: Symbolick Jews Title: You Don't Wanna Become This Link Text: Symbolick Jews - You Don’t Wanna Become This File Name: Symbolick-Jews-You-Dont-Wanna- Become-This.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: The Western States Mote Title: All the Stars Link Text: The Western States Motel – All The Stars File Name: The-Western-States-Motel-&ndas h;-All-The-Stars.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: Throwing Up Title: MEDECINE Link Text: Throwing Up - Medicine File Name: Throwing-Up-Medicine.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2011
TAP Exclusive Premiere: The Western States Motel – "All The Stars"
Nov 1, 2011, 11:18am
The Audio Perv
The Audio Perv
The Western States Motel , Carl Jordan's solo project, released a new full length album Freeway, Freeway, Riverbed last week via Firebird Field Recordings. We're super excited to be exclusively premiering the George Harrisonesque track "For The Stars." It's free to download for a limited time! The Western States Motel - All The Stars by theaudioperv After you've listened to the track, go buy the whole album on iTunes or Amazon . Catch The Western...
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: All The Stars File Name: SoundCloud Genre: Singersongwriter
Western States Motel Residency at the Roxy
Nov 1, 2011, 4:27am
The Deli Magazine
The Deli Magazine
The close of a month only means the promise and potential of a new month. And it also means the start of some new residencies. Every Tuesday in November, as a part of their On The Rox local specials, the Roxy will be hosting The Western States Motel , which is the name of the project of local Carl Jordan. His latest self-released record, titled 'Freeway Freeway Riverbed', is an amalgam of country and pop that never strays too far into the extreme of either direction. He creates a sweet and simple sound that is unique, yet comforting [...]
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: Country And Western Song File Name: SoundCloud
ALBUM REVIEW: "Freeway Freeway Riverbed" by The Western States Motel
Oct 27, 2011, 2:15pm
The Owl Mag
The Owl MagThe Western States Motel provides a pleasant acoustic indie road trip with their record Freeway Freeway Riverbed.
EXCLUSIVE LISTEN: "Mid Century Modern Chair" by The Western States Motel
Oct 25, 2011, 3:30pm The Owl Mag
The Owl MagEnjoy nine indie pop songs full of catchy bleeps and unexpected cowbell glimmers on The Western States Motel's latest full length.
Tonight in L.A.: Mother Mother, Todd Snider, Susan James, Joseph Arthur, Foo Fighters (again)
Feb 15, 2011, 1:23pm Buzz Bands
Buzz Bands
Top show to consider while you keep tabs on @FooFighters for news of a surprise show by that up-and-coming little band: ► Canadian five-piece Mother Mother brings its hooky tunes to the Satellite — the Vancouver band's full-length "Eureka" is out March 15. ► Musical storyteller/humorist Todd Snider , his double-disc live album out earlier this month, headlines the El Rey Theatre. ► Susan James celebrates the release of her new album "Highways, Ghosts, Hearts & Home" with a big party at the Echo featuring, among others [...]
Ears Wide Open: The Western States Motel
Jan 20, 2011, 1:07pm Buzz Bands
Buzz Bands
On his first two releases as the Western States Motel , L.A. songwriter Carl Jordan impresses as a songwriter whose four-minute snapshots feel like landscape paintings of yearning and disconnectedness. Like many a bedroom popster, Jordan can't quite live in his own pictures, but the simple melodies and plaintive narratives on "The Western States Motel" (2007) and the follow-up "Painted Birds Flying in the Orange Mirror Sun" EP allow his listeners to. The first taste of Western States' new album "Freeway Freeway Riverbed" (due in February) isn't really a country-and-western song but a paean to that music's healing power. [...]
New Song : The Western States Motel : Country And Western Song
Jan 14, 2011, 7:08am
My Old Kentucky Blog
My Old Kentucky Blog
Country music is something that most folks have a pretty good handle on. Western music, on the other hand, is a whole different beast. Lacking those country motifs that have slowly evolved over the decades, western music can't be pinned down as easily as its country cousin. Acoustic? Not necessarily. Stripped down? Nope. Rural themes? Hardly. It's one of those "I know it when I hear it" things, and as such, defining western music is hopelessly subjective. Don't believe me? Let's play a game. Try ordering these bands by their proportion of westerness (or is that westernity?): Buddy Holly, Tex [...]
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: Country And Western Song Link Text: Western States Motel - Country and Western Song File Name: Country And Western Song.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2010
DOWNLOAD :: The Western States Motel – "Country and Western Song"
Jan 5, 2011, 3:57pm
Music for Perfect People
Music for Perfect People
The Western States Motel are set to release their LP Freeway Freeway Riverbed some time in February and to hold you over until then, we have the single "Country and Western Song", which features a blend of acoustic-pop with synths/drum machines. DOWNLOAD :: The Western States Motel - "Country and Western Song" Filed under: LISTEN TO THIS , Music Tagged: Acoustic , Country and Western Song , drum machine , Freeway [...]
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: Country And Western Song Link Text: The Western States Motel - Country and Western Song File Name: country-and-western-song.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2010
MM's Best of the Month: December
Dec 31, 2010, 5:59am
Mad Mackerel's Blog
Mad Mackerel's Blog
Despite all the 'best of' lists, the top tens/twenties/fifties/one hundreds etc. and all the Christmas songs too, there has still been a cracking amount of new releases in December as well. So lest you missed out, here is our monthly round-up of the best tunes we've posted in December and, as always, a couple of new ones too. That's the New Year's Eve mixtape sorted at least. Download The Sweaters - Can't Stop Winnin' mp3 A syrupy, garage gem. It's upbeat and has as much soul as it does jangle and [...]
Artist: Religious to Damn Title: Drifter Link Text: Drifter mp3 File Name: 02 Drifter.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2010
Artist: Sonny + The Sandwitches EP Title: Throw My Ashes From This Pier When I Die Link Text: Throw My Ashes From This Pier When I Die mp3 File Name: 01 Throw My Ashes From This Pier When I Die.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2010
Introducing…Wester n States Motel
Dec 21, 2010, 4:17am Mad Mackerel's Blog
Mad Mackerel's Blog
Western States Motel play an intriguing blend of country and folk with a modern twist. Try Country and Western Song from their latest full-length Freeway Freeway Riverbend , which sees a release in February 2011. The California natives show traces of classic influences ( Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash ), in an end product that perhaps falls slightly more into indie-pop territory with its clever use of synth leads and drum machines. It's a deceptively simple and straight forward tune that bounces along on a great rhythm and has quickly grown [...]
Artist: Western States Motel Title: Country And Western Song Link Text: Country And Western Song mp3 File Name: Country And Western Song.mp3 Year: 2010
[MP3] The Western States Motel: "Country and Western Song"
Dec 15, 2010, 8:58pm
Knox Road
Knox Road
The Western States Motel provide an eclectic mix of sound in their music, with a sort of alt-folk synth style. It's different, aesthetically, but it has a familiar appeal. The vocals are very much reminiscent of acts like the Eels, or even Wilco. "Country and Western Song" has a steady rhythm, and even though it seems like their genre may not have the best mix of instruments, they pull it off because of the straightforward sound. Carl Jordan, the frontman of The Western States Motel is from Monterey, CA, and the West Coast influence is obvious (what, [...]
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: Country And Western Song Link Text: The Western States Motel - Country and Western Song File Name: Country And Western Song.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Year: 2010
Tonight in L.A.: Delta Spirit, Darker My Love, Jonathan Richman, Anti-Flag, Chasing Kings
Dec 8, 2010, 1:37pm Buzz Bands
Buzz Bands[Take pause this morning to Imagine on the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death.] Top 4 places to get your midweek on: ► Three local bands finishing up the year behind strong albums — Delta Spirit ("History From Below"), Darker My Love ("Alive As You Are") and the Fling ("When the Madhouses Appear") — team up at the Music Box. The Fling recently signed to Dangerbird, which will re-release the band's DIY effort next year. (Above, an acoustic version of [...]
The Western States Motel: The Cliff [mp3]
Jan 29, 2010, 11:00am
Fensepost
Fensepost
Carl Jordan has THAT voice. You know, the one that sounds like Gavin Rosdale after he's taken 40 No-Doz. It's that raspy yet emotionally pleasing tone you might recognize with the likes of Pete Droge or Eels, the former heavyweight champions of obscurity-laced pop. But, it's time to step aside Mr. E. The Western States Motel is here to bring oddball power pop back in a big way with their ultra catchy track "The Cliff". This song is that love lost, [...]
Artist: Western States Motel Title: The Cliff Link Text: The Western States Motel: The Cliff [mp3] File Name: 100129-western-states-motel-cl iff.mp3
My Crazy Conflicted CMJ Sched and Some Tuesday Picks
Oct 20, 2009, 12:29pm
Bumpershine.com
Bumpershine.comYou can view my full CMJ 2009 over here (though its so crazy and conflicted, it's not really of that much use). The "CMJ Flickr Flyer Set" is now well over a hundred items, you can check the whole thing out over here . Here are some of my top CMJ picks for Tuesday night (Oct 20): Beat Radio - Glasslands Gallery Care Bears On Fire - Bowery Ballroom Black Swan Green - Delancey Surfer Blood - Santos Party [...]
Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!
Jul 4, 2009, 2:00pm
speed of dark
speed of dark
I am celebrating the Fourth with a photo of my beautiful state flower, the golden poppy. These are from earlier this spring, but I still have a few hanging on against the summer heat. While I picked these bands for the word "states" in their name, they are all U.S. artists, and each of these albums deserves its own review because the songs are so good. This is a beautiful album from Los Angeles' State Shirt. Give your ears a special present and listen to more of the songs. You will want [...]
- State Shirt - This Is Old
- The Heavenly States - Lost In The Light
- The Western States - I'll Be Free
- The Western States Motel - Oh World
- These United States - The Business
Artist: State Shirt Title: This Is Old Link Text: This Is Old File Name: stateshirt-01-thisisold.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Year: 2008
Artist: The Heavenly States Title: Lost In The Light Link Text: Lost In the Light File Name: heavenlystates_03-lostinthelig ht.mp3 Bitrate: 253 kbps Year: 2008
Artist: The Western States Title: I'll Be Free Link Text: Ill Be Free File Name: westernstates-11-illbefree.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Artist: The Western States Motel Title: Oh World Link Text: Oh World File Name: westernstatesmotel_02_Oh World.mp3 Bitrate: 216 kbps Year: 2008
Artist: These United States Title: The Business Link Text: The Business File Name: TheseUS_TheBusiness.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2007
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