I went to this show knowing basically nothing about the Black Belles and left with little having changed. I came to the show having only heard a handful of their songs (not including their stint backing up Stephen Colbert on his Third Man Records 73). I liked them enough to know that I'd probably kick [...]
Of Montreal brought their new stage show to Jimmy Fallon's show last night to showcase "Dour Percentage" off their new album Paralytic Stalks. They'll be at SXSW this year, so if you dig this be sure to see 'em live! [via SG]
Good morning! Do yourself a favor and start off Thursday with the classy bounce of Little Racer's "The Town." It's unquestionably a pop, but there's just a little bit of free-spiritedness in the horns that remind me of New Orleans jazz. The bulk of the song reminds me of BOAT, pop darlings of the Northwest. [...]
The Shins' new album Port of Morrow is out March 20th. As expected, they'll be doing a bit of touring including a stop in Louisville on June 9th. The Shins w/The Antlers at Iroquois Amphitheater Louisville, KY Saturday, June 9 $30 Presale page (code: MORROW) The presale runs until 10pm on Thursday. General sale begins [...]
MP3: CHURCHES - Save Me When you hit play on "Save Me," you'll start up a track that combines Beach House's slow dream-pop style of riff with some vocals that sound like the Walkmen performing a 2000s brit-pop track. It's a light track that still manages to pack a bit of a punch. CHURCHES on [...]
Sleeper Agent just shared their new video for "Get Burned" off their excellent 2011 album Celabrasion. They're spending a lot of time on the road soon. Pretty much everywhere except their native Kentucky, in fact. Sleeper Agent tour dates after the break. Sleeper Agent tour dates 2/25 – afterHOURS at Northeastern University – Boston, MA [...]
It seems like it's been so long since St Vincent's Strange Mercy came out, but let's remember that it's never too long to wait for a great video for an incredible song. Enjoy this two-story version of Annie Clark.
Here's another one I picked up through my Soundcloud dropbox (hint hint). MP3: River Whyless - Cedar Dream Part II River Whyless have a great understanding of the interplay of songwriting and production. There's a slow-burn intro here that drops out just as the vocal jump in. It couldn't be more effective if the song [...]
The Black Keys continue their steamrolling of popular culture with this latest video for "Gold on the Ceiling." It's a live video shot at their NYC album release party for El Camino.
I saw the announcement of Here We Go Magic's new album, but didn't see that it also included this new song! Holy cow, this looks to be an incredible album. Also, please forgive me if I forget to include this song in my Top Songs of 2012 list. Consider this an honorary inclusion if my [...]
I'm hugely remiss for not posting about Bro Stephen long ago. But his great new album Baptist Girls is in stores now. MP3: Bro. Stephen - Tears on Tape As the world continues to freak out over Bon Iver, I continue to not really get what all the fuss is about. If you're looking for [...]
The Ford Theatre Reunion has built up quite a cult following in Lexington over the years. With a unique musical vision, filled with various appropriated musical cues, the band has carved a singular enclave. The group favors a ramshackle, theatrical approach heavily indebted to Tom Waits. Yet, while Tom Waits has built a cannon out of the [...]
Here's the day-in-the-life-of video for the Handsome Furs' excellent track "Serve the People" off their 2011 album Sound Kapital. And with it, here's hoping the duo are touring again soon!
I initially didn't like MIA's new version of "Bad Girls," but now I'm thinking that I might not have been fully done hating her last album and there was just a little bit of distaste for her left in my mouth. Not totally fair of me, I know. But after watching the video, I think [...]
Oh man. This is almost too good to believe. Michael McDonald, Cee Lo, Ryan Adams and Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover, onetime 30 Rock writer) provide voice and song cameos in this 30 Rock short. Madonna injures herself and the NBC suits scramble to find a replacement. These three stars have to cover "classic" NBC [...]
Here's another great song I picked up from my Soundcloud dropbox. If you've been emailing me music, this is a WAY better alternative. MP3: Sands Hollow - Watch Yourself The album cover looks like something my avant-garde metal-loving friends would enjoy, but this is some straight-up catchy pop. It's like slowed down, non-reverby Unknown Mortal [...]
Mark down my first show of 2012 as a great one. I haven't seen Langhorne Slim live since Robert Schneider snuck me into his 2005 show at the Dame when I was underage. And while he was a good live show then, the past seven years of Grade A songwriting have moved Langhorne into a [...]
We get our first listen to M Ward's upcoming A Wasteland Companion, out April 10th, with this vieo for "The First Time I Ran Away." It's a great track with a strong video. Here's hoping I can catch him live again at SXSW!
You might remember Amanda Mair from my favorite songs of 2011 list. She's just released a video for her new song "Sense" and they're both perfect. You can preorder her new album at Laborador.
You Aint No Picasso
The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video
Download: James Blake Live Album (Unofficial)
Lana Del Rey - Without You (Kill Paris Remix) [Dubstep]
My Funny Valentines
Miike Snow - “Paddling Out” Jacques Lu Cont Remix (MP3 Stream)
Iron & Wine and Patty Griffin
