So it's the weekend and the beginning of a new tradition here at Heavy Metal Mouth. What is the new tradition you might ask? Well the new tradition is a MOUTHFUL OF FREE MP3'S once a week for your listening enjoyment. BEN KWELLER "WAIT(BEATLES COVER)" MP3 WHITE WHALE "OH WILLIAM, OH SARAH" MP3 BIG STAR "THIRTEEN" MP3 TED LEO "LOYAL TO MY SORROWFUL COUNTRY" MP3 THE GOOD FEAR "THE WAY YOU [...]
Of all the indie labels out there, a Merge is one of the best. So when they have a new artist to promote, I find it easier to sit down and give it a proper listen. And Ill admit, most of the time I dont regret that time at all. Merge has already pushed new releases from the likes of Camera Obscura, Spoon, and Portastic this year, with M Wards new gem on the way soon. The newest Merge artist to catch my ear is White Whale. I think you will [...]
It's not too often that I listen to something these days that hits me hard. Hard that is in a good way. I have started to receive a lot of promo material (thanks mainly to the Wendy over at Toolshed ) and numerous emails everyday from band promoters, which I am very grateful for. It is also very rare for me to listen to a CD two successive times in a row. Well, that is what I did with White Whales' debut release WWII. This music grabbed me hard. Hailing from Kansas, WW have put together an [...]
Alright folks in seven short days White Whale will release their amazing debut record "WW1" on Merge Records. Mark my words this band is going to make a huge splash this year! Their is an album stream up over at Merge Records. Their is also a strange Podcast created by the band. It gets kinda weird, but hang in there it gets better at the end. WHITE WHALE "WW1" FULL ALBUM STREAM WHITE WHALE PODCAST
if you happen to be in the atlanta/athens area during 8.3 - 8.5, make a mental note or whatever it is you use to remember shit to head on over to athens for what has become affectionately known as "the prom," put on by team clermont.  the event is actually a prom inspired evening. so, here is a chance for all you guys not to get laid a second time! the lineup looks quite grand, and the headliners for the gala is athens very own elf power! check their website for more information regarding pricing, schedules, etc. here are some mp3's [...]
Upon first listen I gather that it's a concept album of sorts. Sadly, it didn't grab my attention enough and while it was good, I'll more than likely skip over it when looking for something to listen to. Stream Nine Good Fingers, What's An Ocean For and The Admiral Download The Admiral Purchase for $9.99
This blog can't claim to be first-wave. Or even, really, second-wave. Bon Ton is like a scavenger ... I go through after a storm has hit the first-wave blogs, and I pick up the driftwood that's left behind on the beach. Then I write pithy stuff about it. Which is where the metaphor ends. But speaking of the sea, here's what Merge's bio says about White Whale: Amassing the power of the Big Star with the fury of the Sabbath (Black) and the mesmerizing wiles of the Badfinger the [...]
Team Clermont is hosting a nice little festival in Athens, Georgia and are hoping you will grab a tux and head to the prom with them. Also spiking the punch are going to be Elf Power, Man Man, Lylas, White Whale, John Roderick (on Long Winters fame) and a host of other local acts. The festival runs from August 3-5 and check out the schedule: Thursday August 3rd LYLAS -One of Nashville’s many rising indie stars, LYLAS plays out-of-time Cole Porter meets Donovan chamber-pop [...]
Just got word through the excellent new blog Heavy Metal Mouth that Merge is taking pre-orders for White Whales debut album (WWI). Preorder here , I don't imagine that you'll be disappointed. There's a couple good write-ups on the promo materials and pre-released tracks up on Good Hodgkins and My Old Kentucky Blog (although Dodge doesn't answer the question: Who would win in a fight? Superman or a White Whale? That was kind of disappointing.) All in all, I'm pretty excited about this album. Here [...]
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