Watching the five guys in These United States make music has always reminded me of a river. There is something serpentine, endless, and powerful that torrents out of the mouth of Jesse Elliott and through the arms and legs of all five of them. It rambles. It breathes. They also tour so freaking much that you would think that they'd lose those potent abilities and stray from the source in favor of rote and rockin' performances, at some point. Yet for the handful of years I've known them, that has never happened. Every performance, [...]
Thank you to all of the current and past veterans out there today. It's a remarkable sacrifice you've made, and your efforts to protect and support the U.S. are appreciated. Across the world, we celebrate Armistice Day as well. Hopefully, we can move toward a global society that relies on diplomacy and not war to settle its disputes. As today is the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the eleventh year of this new millenium, we're re-posting Blogophilia 11. So, if you havent already, download it and crank it to 11. Look for Friday's Free [...]
I like turtles... On Thursday, Oct. 20 at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, These United States was the opening band for a packed house. They consist of a drummer, acoustic, two electric, and bass guitar (sometimes keys). They were a high energy alt-country band that kept the audience prepped and psyched for what everyone came to see: Trampled By Turtles . TBT came out playing. Their insightful lyrics and skillful instrumentation across the band led to a truly awesome show. Trampled By Turtles cannot be exactly classified as a true bluegrass band but rather a mix of genres, incorporating indie, [...]
And the parade continues... I forget how much fun I had making these. Blogophilia 11 was released in September 2009. If you've been following along, you should have noticed that I am deep in my "Intro" phase for mixes. I am not sure why I stopped that. Maybe that's something to consider for next mix. The highlights for #11 are All the Kings Men by Wild Beasts and Sleep All Summer by The National and Saint Vincent . I apologize for putting the Pete Yorn tune on [...]
Tomorrow, friends, These United States are playing my grand hurrah mid-summer BBQ fiesta with The Lumineers . Both bands are, quite simply - amazing, and really you should come. Details about Sunday are here . Bring something to cook up and let's celebrate the radiant heat and summer thunderstorms before they're gone.
While we certainly don't pretend to be experts on the world of hip-hop around these part, we undoubtedly had to sit up and take notice when two of the biggest names in the genre decided to not only team up to put out an album, but to also hit the road together. On August 8, the dynamic duo of Jay-Z and Kanye West , will release their long in the works debut album Watch The Throne . The pair, who have dubbed themselves The Throne, have lined up a 24-date fall tour, that kicks [...]
I made a point of getting up early on Saturday morning of the 15th Annual All Good Music Festival to catch some of the local talent at the Grassroots Stage. Having been told by numerous local media sources that they were a hot ticket, I made a point of seeing a bit of Fletcher's Grove from nearby Morgantown. As usual, I was not as quick making the trek as I'd hoped and arrived about halfway through the fledgling jamband's first set, just as they were finishing a very strong cover of Buddy Holly's classic Not Fade [...]
After touring England, Norway, Germany, and Holland with Jason Isbell this April, These United States return to the heart of America – Washington DC – and the East Coast with Baltimore bad-asses J. Roddy Walston and the Business. Stream the latest album 'What Lasts' below! Filed under: Music Tagged: music, these united states, tour
Our SXSW 2011 hangover continues with several great songs from artists that start with the letter's R-T. First let's start off with a funny alternative hip-hop song by Rob Cantrell. I don't know much about this
Another year, another SXSW Music survived. It's crazy, it's five days of no sleep and eating on the run. But then you see that new band that knocks your socks off, or start chatting with that established musician whose music you've always loved on the street as you race from one venue to another, and no matter how tired you are, you know you're coming back next year. Carrie Brownstein of Wild Flag @ NPR ' Day Party @ The Parish [...]
We know, we know, Buzzgrinder is old. We're talking Depends old. Being 10 in internet years is like instant incontinence in the real world, after all. But to celebrate a full decade of ruining music for everyone, we're hitting SXSW with some friends of ours. So come out to Valhalla on Thursday and drink some free Little Kings while watching badass bands. A few folks might even win a pair of Ramos shoes from Keep while they're at it! Be sure to invite all your friends . Here's all the important info: [...]
Thursday, March 10, 2011 For my preview I picked four bands that I was already was familiar with and four I discovered while listening to Bandcamp's compilation of artists performing at SXSW 2011. The compilation features 470 different acts, and I listened to each and every one of them so that I could bring you only the very best groups. Okay, I didn't actually listen to all 470, but I listened to a shitload. Onto my SXSW picks for 2011. If you hear something you like then I'd recommend checking [...]
(Photo by Sarah Law.) I didn't actually see this show. But based on the recording, These United States must have been one of the 2010 Underground Music Showcase's Friday highlights. These United States 7.23.2010 Hi-Dive, The UMS, Denver, CO Source: [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: Lance Stack Setlist: [...]
We're barely a week into 2011 and we've already got our first major summer festival line up announcement of the season that has us excited for the warmer months ahead. Earlier today the fine folks behind the Wakarusa Music Festival dropped a monster list of bands that will take to the variety of tents and stages over the weekend of June 2 -5 at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas. Now in it's seventh year, the jam-friendly festival will be headlined by the mighty My [...]
The Tallest Man on Earth – The Wild Hunt. Download "Burden of Tomorrow" (mp3). Download "King of Spain" (mp3). The Tallest Man on Earth is the sardonic musical name of five-foot-seven-inch Kristian Matsson. He has a raspy voice, sings songs with beguiling melodies and refined lyrics, and picks and strums with verve. Both The Wind Hunt and Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird are each the most consistently relishable albums of the year. Quasi – American Gong. Download "Repulsion" (mp3). Download "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler" (mp3). Quasi is Sam Coomey on guitars and vocals supported by Joanna [...]
I've heard it said that the word album has become archaic: the digital age rendering the concept irrelevant. Maybe it's because I'm closer to thirty than to twenty, but I still listen to records as a whole. I still appreciate an artist taking the time to put together a theme and a flow. I still feel there's something to be said for enjoying every track and listening from start to finish. Here is a list of our favorite albums released in 2010. These records have carried us through the year and will continue [...]
Watch 'I'll Be Home For...' below. The Antlers recently shared a Heart Playlist. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: The Antlers - Bear
It's been another week of weirdness for pal-o-mine, President "Kung-Fu" Pand-Obama. He had a book thrown at him, which wasn't so bad because the thrower only wanted to get Obama to give him some free advertisement… but the real whopper was that he discovered he's related to Sarah Palin (TheHuffingtonPost.com). Yes, he was stunned by the news. "I'm WHAT?" he texted me. "Yup, dude… you guys are 10th cousins." I replied. "You're lying." "Hey, don't blame this on me. Get this… you're also 11th cousins from George W. Bush! Take a [...]
Date 10/15/10 Location Hole In the Wall Doors 9pm Tickets $5 @ Door Probably our favorite band from D.C., These United States are making a highly anticipated stop in Austin at Hole in the Wall on Friday night. Joining the boys on stage are the Thrift Store Cowboys and recent Austin migrant Colling Herring . You seriously [...]
Cover Me
I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS
The Dadada
WKNC 88.1 FM
Hidden Track
acuvi.org
Before the Bigs
Between Love & Like
BUZZGRINDER
Side One: Track One
Flat Response
The Wheel's Still In Spin
The Ruckus
A Heart Is A Spade
TheFrontloader.com
Austin Town Hall
mp3: soko – i just want to make it new with you
Skrillex Uses Satanic and Homosexual Influence to Win Grammys
A-Trak - "Round of Applause" / "Where My Money At" (MP3 Download)
Video: Rhye – “Open”
Onra: “Perfect(ed) Match”
