For your streaming pleasure, here is what will probably be the last installment of Friday Night Vids for the year numbered 2011... Streamable: Where Your Head Goes (youtube) by Ty Segall Streamable: Gold Sneakers (youtube) by Wax Idols Streamable: In The Trees ( Al Lover Remix) (youtube) by Moon Duo [...]
by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Pat Jordache - Phantom Limb (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Masters of the Hemisphere - Eggshell (MP3) Weekend Apologies for no day post today, I had a full CMJ day yesterday and stretched myself a little thin. (And I'm thin already.) As I came to realize recently, with CMJ every night is Saturday night and every morning is Monday morning. Anyway, I [...]
It's almost CMJ time, so here's a mix featuring just a few of the bands that are playing (official and unofficial) shows during this year's CMJ . Listen. Melting (mp3) by Hunters Moneybags (mp3) by Mr. Dream Constant Future (mp3) by Parts & Labor In A Strangeland (mp3) by Talk Normal Clips (mp3) by [...]
We resume our reposts of the Blogophilia series this week with volumes 8 and 8.5. Why 8 and 8.5? Well, I mixed these at the same time, and the tracks came from the same collection of songs I reviewed. Calling one 8 and the other 9 didn't feel right. We've also had a 12.5, and recently a 26.5 for the same reason. Like volume 7, these two mixes really capture the summer spirit. Volume 8.5 has a throw in from an "oldie but goodie." Enjoy... Blogophilia Volume 8 [...]
Good things come to those who wait. This old adage isn't always true, but in the case of Brooklyn trio Zaza, it's all seemingly come together so effortlessly with Sacred Geometry. I hesitate to use the words "long awaited" here, seeing as three years isn't exactly forever even in embryonic lifespans, but I admit I had some trepidation in the band's plodding pace at releasing their full-length
It is time for the third volume of the Best Downloadables of 2011 . You can download any or all of the tracks at your leisure or you can stream all the songs in this mix using the Yahoo media player at the bottom left of the page. If you are using Chrome you should really think about installing the awesome ex.fm extension (especially if you use last.fm ). Listen. Downloadables: Nametag (mp3) by 10k Cities [...]
Zaza Fournier loves Roy Orbison and Elvis, plays the accordeon and makes doowop-infused retro-pop. And dresses the part - think John Waters' Cry-Baby movie. Her real first name is Camille, she hails from Paris, she's 26 years old and her voice is husky and pouty. Her second album just dropped, with a less accordeon, more organs and heartfelt ballads like Les Mariés, the dramatic Maman and the excellent single Vodka Fraise ( clip ). Johnny Chéri is an exciting pairing of twang, doowop and lust. Zaza Fournier - Johnny Chéri
Danny Taylor from Oakzine. Photo by Therese and Joel Following up on our gargantuan 2010 interview with Zaza , the Panic Manual recently (virtually) sat down with lead singer Danny Taylor to discuss their new release, Sacred Geometry . PM : Your first EP, Cameo, was released back in 2008. In those three years, you've toured with Pains of Being Pure at Heart , Black Rebel Motorcycle Club , and building your own fanbase through solo shows. Did you feel touring helped [...]
Danny Taylor of ZAZA sent us these answers to our questions in this next installment of the q and also a series. q: What is the last song you (really) heard? a: Scott Walker 's "Clara". Streamable: Clara (youtube) q: What is your favorite beverage? a: Orbitz . q: What is your favorite band to see live? a: Rock show, hands down [...]
by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Zaza - Distance Creator (MP3) As I just mentioned , Zaza are playing Coco66 tonight (6/16) as part of the Northside Festival. And after what seemed like an awfully long time, the band has also finally birthed their debut album, Sacred Geometry , which came out last week. (Digital only for now.) It's sleek and slinky, dark and danceable... [...]
Northside Fest is back for it's third installment all over Williamsburg and Greenpoint this week and here at GIMME TINNITUS we are getting excited for a half week of way too many shows. Here is our Northside Mixtape to help you get psyched. Listen. Downloadables: Dreaming (mp3) by Seapony Distance Creator (mp3) by ZAZA Sludge River Mouth (mp3) by Sleepies Egyptian Magician (mp3) [...]
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Photography by Therese and Joel Good things come to those who wait. This old adage isn't always true, but in the case of Brooklyn trio Zaza , it's all seemingly come together so effortlessly with Sacred Geometry . I hesitate to use the words "long awaited" here, seeing as three years isn't exactly forever even in embryonic lifespans, but I admit I had some trepidation in the band's plodding pace at releasing their full-length follow-up LP to their stunning Cameo EP (released by Kanine Records), to me still one of the best [...]
The Seaholm Power Plant played host to psych, prog, indie and noise for three days, we were on hand for two of the three, picking out the best for the ATH faithful. The main stage centering the cavernous interior offered several interesting viewing angles due to the fenced off holes in the floor to the level below. Lighting throughout accentuated the scale of the interior and depth of the catacombs. Stage two was a smaller space set off to the side that remained at human body. Hit the jump for band summaries and pictures from the festival. [...]
by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Eternal Summers - Prisoner (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Crystal Stilts - Through the Floor (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Zaza - Distance Creator (ZIP) Lyonnais Coachella may be happening on the other coast but it's a lovely day here in NYC and I don't feel like I'm missing anything this weekend staying here. For one thing it's Record [...]
Recommended Show: THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 ASOBI SEKSU & ZAZA @ BOWERY BALLROOM @ 6 Delancey St New York, NY 10002 $15, 8PM New York dream pop band Asobi Seksu are back home tonight and are playing at Bowery Ballroom. They're joined by the very appropriate opener ZAZA . The show is only $15 and starts at 8PM. Kaki King @ City Winery The Drums @ Mercury Lounge Toad the Wet Sprocket @ Irving Plaza The Young Empires [...]
ZAZA has put up their latest single for free download over at zazasound.com . The song is much more dancey and much less shall we say Ride -y than their debut Cameo EP. Listen. Downloadable: Distance Creator (mp3) Upcoming NYC Shows: April 1 @ Union Pool April 15 @ Santos Party House w/ Dearling Physique + Kordan ZAZA is on the internet [...]
Visit Zaza at their official site. Like Zaza on Facebook. MP3: Zaza - Distance Creator
Zaza - Sooner or Later If you like the above go here to call it your own, and for more on Zaza head in this direction .
And here is a BONUS monthly mix. What were we listening to during CMJ last year? Listen to the October 2009 CMJ Supplement Mix to find out... Downloadables: Set-Up (mp3) by RENMINBI Swim (To Reach The End) (mp3) by Surfer Blood South Of France (mp3) by Harlem Prize Fighter (mp3) by Golden Triangle 100 Flowers (mp3) [...]
And here is a BONUS monthly mix. What were we listening to during CMJ last year? Listen to the October 2009 CMJ Supplement Mix to find out... Downloadables: Set-Up (mp3) by RENMINBI Swim (To Reach The End) (mp3) by Surfer Blood South Of France (mp3) by Harlem Prize Fighter (mp3) by Golden Triangle 100 Flowers (mp3) [...]
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