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I'm a big fan of the various projects E*Rock is involved with (see here , here , here ), so this interview on XLR8R is a treat. It's part of the Portland-centric issue, and there's more interviews/clips/etc over on their website . Anyhow, dude is talented. [ E*Rock official website .] [ E*Rock on myspace .] [ Audio Dregs official website .] [Download Music from eMusic ; 25 song free trial .] [Buy music from Insound .] [...]
Since I had the pleasure of catching another live Panther show last night, along with the excellent E*Rock and Ratatat, I figured it was topical to post some here. This song has seeped into my weekly spin list, and it comes from a couple different spots: a compilation released by the esteemed label States Rights Records (where you can get the whole double CD for only $10) and a self-released 2007 Tour CD. The track's got a nice lounge feel to it, which I appreciate. ::: Panther - Taxes [...]
I posted on these guys a while back , when Man/Miracle was known as Bear on Bear. While the name has changed, the talent certainly still remains. This Bay Area band crafts some damn fine jams, with the A-side single "Pushing and Shoving" for an upcoming release features some hand-clapping, sng-alonging, and break-neck pacing. I love how it teeters on destruction and desperation, but never seems to slip over the line. While already posted by more reputable sites, I thought I'd pass this along to the loyal Macktronic readers in case you missed [...]
[Photo credit goes to llamacafecom .] So, down goes a long weekend of music in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. I would classify the inaugural Outside Lands Festival as an overall success, but not without the expected hiccups. Since I attended without a press pass, my photos ended up being fairly pedestrian, so I've culled the beloved flickr for some good ones. Sanjay Sucha k has loads of other good shots, that I can't imbed here, but you can take a look at if you want [...]
[Photo credit goes to llamacafecom .] So, down goes a long weekend of music in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. I would classify the inaugural Outside Lands Festival as an overall success, but not without the expected hiccups. Since I attended without a press pass, my photos ended up being fairly pedestrian, so I've culled the beloved flickr for some good ones. Sanjay Sucha k has loads of other good shots, that I can't imbed here, but you can take a look at if you want [...]
Wow, these Meanest Man Contest fellows are quite prolific. On the heels of some wonderful new tracks through RCRD LBL and the previous GRR release comes a new EP featuring some remixes, a cover version, and a new original track. We Blame You is the first in a series of odds-and-ends EPs from the San Francisco/Los Angeles hip-hop/electronic pop duo. Three remixes of MMC faves – by Paris-based producer Débruit (Musique Large), San Francisco laptop king Mochipet (Daly [...]
The rumors are true, Gold Robot Records has another new release! Coming on the heels of the already-sold-out Bonnie Prince Billy vinyl single , we're proud to present the first 10-inch record of GRR's brief history. San Francisco's very own Lady Genius offer up this 6-song gem of an EP, featuring stunning artwork and red colored vinyl in a limited pressing of 500 copies. Details and a full tracklist can be found here . Buy your very own copy of the beautiful EP here . Each vinyl purchase includes a [...]
Gold Robot Records is extremely (!!!) happy to announce the release of a new single by Bonnie Prince Billy. This 2-song 45RPM vinyl record features two unreleased tracks. Here's the pertinent information: Title: Notes For Future Lovers Format: 7-inch colored vinyl (translucent blue) Run: 500 (individually numbered) Release Date: July 29, 2008 Tracklist: A1 - Notes For Future Lovers B1 - Donde Esta Prufrock Details: Music/Vocals: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy [...]
Gold Robot Records is please to announce another new release, this time by San Francisco's very own Railcars. Crashing and wonderful, this 5 track 7-inch vinyl is sure to make your day. Here's the blurb on the EP, titled Cities vs Submarines : Recorded in the kitchen of Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart, cities vs submarines is a ten minute journey into Aria Jalali's most vivid, reoccurring dreams. Railcars is an attempt to bring the images that have haunted Aria's mind to life using drum boxes, synths, [...]
The last track from the new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds release ( Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! ) has officially worked itself into my daily routine. The longest track on the album, coming in a 7:58, chugs along, slowly marching at a constant clip while Mr. Cave narrates a wandering stor y (in his typical fashion) that comes off as dark and beautiful, which is what we've come to expect. ::: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - More News From Nowhere Buy the album [...]
The last track from the new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds release ( Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! ) has officially worked itself into my daily routine. The longest track on the album, coming in a 7:58, chugs along, slowly marching at a constant clip while Mr. Cave narrates a wandering stor y (in his typical fashion) that comes off as dark and beautiful, which is what we've come to expect. ::: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - More News From Nowhere Buy the album [...]
Couple of great new tracks finding their way online recently from bands with highly anticipated releases in the pipeline. Ratatat's "Shiller" is the a-side on a new 7-inch; interesting track, a little more passive than their previous stuff. Wolf Parade's "Language City" is typically stellar and further proof that their new LP will we quite strong. Overall, I think their track ordering on their releases has been brilliant, playing off the dual lead vocalists. So, I'm looking forward to hearing how At Mount Zoomer ends up in the end. ::: Ratatat [...]
Time for another release from Gold Robot Records, this time from San Francisco's very own Sweetie. The 4 song EP, titled Saturdays , will officially drop on May 27th. It is being released on red colored vinyl in a limited run of 500 copies with hand-screened covers. See more details here . Jen Chochinov of Wiretap sums up Sweetie's sound nicely: "To me Sweetie is the quintessential Indie pop/rock band. Catchy, catchy guitar & synth hooks with really sweet, laid back vocals. Omar's vocals [...]
Time for another release from Gold Robot Records, this time from San Francisco's very own Sweetie. The 4 song EP, titled Saturdays , will officially drop on May 27th. It is being released on red colored vinyl in a limited run of 500 copies with hand-screened covers. See more details here . Jen Chochinov of Wiretap sums up Sweetie's sound nicely: "To me Sweetie is the quintessential Indie pop/rock band. Catchy, catchy guitar & synth hooks with really sweet, laid back vocals. Omar's vocals [...]
A slight regurgitation, but the track provided by Drag City was in .m4a format. Plus, I'm a sucker for anything new from the hands of Will Oldham. This track, although rough, certainly falls nicely into his recent (abundant) basket of releases. It'll be fun to see how the song progresses before landing on the album (titled Lie Down in the Light , out in May ). It's disturbing how spoiled I am; when news of a new BPB album comes out, all I say is "well, of course". Personally, I love this [...]
I'm quite excited about this local (San Francisco) band. Railcars (formerly known as Aria C Jalali, the lead singer's name) has released a 7-inch vinyl EP called Postmodernism! and have another EP in the works which is being produced by Jamie Stewart ( Xiu Xiu ). Originally oriented as a bedroom music project, it soon blossomed into a 4 piece; subsequently, they found themselves opening for Handsome Furs . The immediate aural connections to the Wolf Parade crew are evident, but while Dan Boeckner and crew tend towards morose/angst, Jalali et al approach their [...]
I'm quit excited about this local (San Francisco) band. Railcars (formerly known as Aria C Jalali, the lead singer's name) has released a 7-inch vinyl EP called Postmodernism! and have another EP in the works which is being produced by Jamie Stewart ( Xiu Xiu ). Originally oriented as a bedroom music project, it soon blossomed into a 4 piece; subsequently, they found themselves opening for Handsome Furs . The immediate aural connections to the Wolf Parade crew are evident, but while Dan Boeckner and crew tend towards morose/angst, Jalali et al approach their [...]
I got a tip from a trusted fan a while back about Delta Spirit he (and I quote) "saw the best live show in a long, long time" out in Boston. With that kind of recommendation, I couldn't pass up on checking into this Southern California (right?) band. After receiving their new album ( Ode to Sunshine ) in the mail, my initial response was incredibly positive: soaring tempos, achingly good vocals, and more-than-apt songwriting. Further research shows that I'm certainly not the only one enjoying their sounds (see here , here , and [...]
My excitement for the new My Morning Jacket album should come as no surprise. However, the fact that MMJ has provided the title track for free is kind of surprising (but certainly welcome). It's certainly better than listening to the various live cuts out on the interweb. Evil Urges , which drops on June 10th via ATO Records, promises to build upon their already magnificent catalog of work. Color me patiently waiting. ::: My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges (from Evil Urges ) ( use the official MMJ download page [...]
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