To mix things up going into this weekend, we wanted you to hear some of the best covers from some of our favorite groups. Some of these tracks have been redone by entire groups while others have the quiet talents of solo artists masterfully displayed. Many of these tracks are also free, so click on the Download buttons and set them up on your own weekend mixes. We understand that tons of covers have eluded us or just didn't make it here, so please comment with your favorite covers. Enjoy the weekend! School of [...]
If Tokyo Police Club took their signing bonus from Saddle Creek and moved to Scotland with intention of playing nothing but surf-rock and post-punk, they would have become Tango In The Attic and written their glittering and shabby first single, "Mona Lisa Overdrive". It is a washed out take on angular guitar pop with the same vaguely confessional vocals that sound like something broadcast
"In any other city in the world/tonight it gets dark/but not in Liverpool/because I'm looking in your eyes". So goes the charming introduction to Death At Sea 's "Sea Foam Green". Perhaps somebody should tell front-man Ralph Kinsella that light pollution has, in fact, spread to most of the world. But, lack of awareness regarding global environmental issues aside, there's not much to complain about when it comes to Death At Sea. In fact, it's tough not to agree with the grounded analysis of Bido Lito! , who recently claimed that the [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Song: Darwin Deez - Up In The Clouds [download here ] What's so good? Another amazingly sunny day in San Francisco means that I have no option but to choose a Song of the Day with an upbeat vibe [...]
Good things come in tens, not threes. At least that's the way I look at it. Yet, that statement makes this playlist title make even less since it's Vol. 1. and there are no others. Yes, we plan on making more. We wouldn't tease you with a Volume 1 and hold all of the rest back. That would be like Jay-Z coming out with In My Lifetime, then going dark on us. Not cool. We get it. We won't let you down. We'll start our Vol. 1 off strong. Our list holds up to its name too because [...]
Tickets go on sale at noon for Pulp 's 2nd show at Radio City Music Hall . Tickets go on sale at noon for Tokyo Police Club 's show at Bowery Ballroom. Tickets go on sale at noon for Tune-Yard 's show at Terminal 5. Continue reading "Pulp, Tokyo Police Club & Tune-Yards tickets on sale" at brooklynvegan
Tokyo Police Club at House of Vans in 2011 ( more by Andrew St. Clair ) Tokyo Police Club , who are opening for Foster the People at Summerstage on 6/11 , just added their own NYC show happening one day earlier at Bowery Ballroom 6/10 . Tickets for the Bowery Ballroom show are on AmEx presale now and go on sale to the general public on Friday (2/24) at noon. All [...]
Tokyo Police Club at Prospect Park (06/29/10) Photo : Marisa McGrody ( more ) Mar 16 Fri George Lopez Best Buy Theater New York , NY 11:00 PM [...]
Jonquil caught me off guard with their name. "Its so strange," I thought. Then I decided I have to give them a listen with a name this strange. Lucky for me, their music was relaxing and soothing to the ears. A very relaxed and melodic indie band, Jonquil is a band I recommend everyone to listen to. Their album, Point Of Go , begins with a song called "Swells." This song starts with a quiet synth with a snare-less drum beat. The vocals ease in and sooth your ears. You suddenly realize that you are dancing [...]
Time and good karma have a funny way of repeating themselves sometimes and coming full circle. Here and now is one of those times, as we tell you the tale of Paper Garden Records' first ever release and the Lovely Hearts Club's newest addition - former Eagle Seagull front-man, Eli Mardock . Eagle Seagull was the inspiration and jumping off point behind Paper Garden Records ' entire existence back in 2005. The town of Lincoln, Nebraska brought the two together, and from there both parties grew into their early [...]
Where has good old generic, straightforward, catchy, fun indie rock gone? I've been listening to a lot of Tokyo Police Club these days—re-visiting their two full lengths and earlier EPs. I haven't had such a fun listening experience in too long of a time. I prance around like a little maniac, matching the boys from [...]
Tango In The Attic embody the type qualities of some great post-90s Modern Rock bands from both sides of the pond. Check out this live preview of their song "Swimming Pool" below and keep an eye out for a new LP from the band expected mid-April. Tango In The Attic - Swimming Pool (live) Tango In The Attic ( Facebook ) Rating 8
In what is beginning to look like the Pavement residency of 2010, Foster The People have added a third show at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on June 11, 2012 . Unlike the other two rental shows , this one is actually the first announced CPF Summerstage benefit of the year. Tickets go on Amex and venue presale this Wednesday, January 11 at noon, general on sale begins on Friday, January 13 . See more of my unofficial Summerstage 2012 lineup [...]
TMOT's top 5 albums of 2011, in no particular order 1. Bon Iver, Bon Iver Forget Emma, forget Kanye, forget the Grammys, forget the cabin in the woods. Jubilation is not apparent in Bon Iver, not at first. But how else could "Towers" be described? It's a gorgeous love song, and despite the occasionally unintelligible [...]
It's that time of the year...the best of the year lists. As every year...I ask for your help. Starting next week, I'll reveal my favorites of the year. But I want your help to make a master 111 Best Album of the year list. Send me your favorite albums of the year. Give me your top 20...if you can't think of the 20...then just 10, 5, or 1 is fine...whatever you liked. I'll compile the list
Justin Broadbent In an age where many young bands seek to get on the expressway to your skull immediately after their first rehearsal - assuming they rehearse instead of just uploading jams to Soundcloud - you have to appreciate a band like The Wooden Sky . They've taken the time to hone their songcraft and live show since forming as Friday Morning's Regret in 2003, and with their 2009 sophomore full-length If I Don't Come Home You'll Know I'm Gone and its attendant endless touring regimen, have positioned themselves as [...]
The L.A. boys get ready for some globetrotting.
Foster The People have certainly taken over that King Hipster Award these last 12 months. Last week they release a new funny & lovingly-jokester video, featuring Precious (i wonder how her baby is doing) for, "Don't Stop (Color On The Walls)." Today they've announced a world of tour dates for 2012. Watch below & mark your calendars too, because I doubt you will be able to get away from them next year. You might as well give in, also, everything you need is HERE ...: [...]
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Photo by Debi Del Grande Foster the People will spend the first half of 2012 globetrotting in support of their breakout debut, Torches . Along with dates in the Eastern Pacific, Australia, the UK and Europe, and South America, the band has schedule a massive U.S. summer tour. The 23-date leg kicks off with a pair of shows in New York City on May 29th and 30th and wraps in Las Vegas on July 7th. Along the way, they'll share bills with The Kooks, Tokyo [...]
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