Blog: Walrus Music Blog

Xeno & Oaklander's "Rendez-Vous d'Or" Video

May 6, 2010, 7:16pm Walrus Music Blog

Love the look of the newest video from Brooklyn-based French electro-pop duo Xeno & Oaklander. Their new album is available now on Wierd Records.

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Trailer For Ian Dury Biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

May 4, 2010, 11:42am Walrus Music Blog

British singer Ian Dury and his band The Blockheads made a name for themselves in the '70s with highly influential, funk-infused tunes like the sleazy, yet charming "Wake Up and Make Love With Me" and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll". The latter is also the name ...

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R5 Productions iPhone App

May 3, 2010, 12:34pm Walrus Music Blog

R5 Productions, purveyors of indie shows in Philadelphia, have just released a new iPhone app to accompany their recent website redesign. It's a free, handy little interaface that gives you a listing of upcoming R5 shows at various venues throughout the city (in list form and cover-view form), the ability ...

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Harry Nilsson's 1971 Animated Story and Album The Point!

Apr 30, 2010, 11:52am Walrus Music Blog

Here is something for all you blotter-heads out there. In 1971, American songwriter Harry Nilsson penned a quirky children's story with a charming concept and layers of social themes like alienation and conformity. The Point! centers around a character named Oblio, a round-headed boy who lives in a village of pointy-headed ...

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Cindy D'lequez Sage – "The Moons Lament"

Apr 29, 2010, 5:12pm Walrus Music Blog

Here's a beautiful song from the recent The Lovely Bones Soundtrack, produced by Brian Eno. It's a haunting blend of early Nico and Eno's more recent pop work: There is very little info on the web about Cindy D'lequez Sage. However, one commenter on a wiki dedicated to the soundtrack suggested ...

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Review: Echo and the Bunneymen @ The Keswick in Philly 4.25.10

Apr 29, 2010, 2:22pm Walrus Music Blog

by Nataly Morales I knew Echo and The Bunnymen were quickly approaching retirement age, but I was not expecting to be the youngest person by 20 years when I attended their recent Philly show at the Keswick Theater. A crowd sporting Dockers, loafers and budding baldness filled the venue with excited ...

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Roky Erickson and The Aliens – The Evil One

Apr 29, 2010, 10:54am Walrus Music Blog

Somewhere between genius and madness, between Alice Cooper and Freedom Rock, lies Psychedelic music pioneer Roky Erickson's 1981 album The Evil One. The release, consisting of two overlapping albums and often referred to as The Evil One or I Think of Demons, is a horror-rock opus. On first listen and without ...

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On Repeat: The Books – "Beautiful People"

Apr 27, 2010, 6:20pm Walrus Music Blog

Well, this gets me excited about new music again. The Books have always been interesting, but this new one from their upcoming album The Way Out may be the first that has blown me away on a pop music level. Robotic, yet strangely human a la Laurie Anderson. Wow. {MP3} The ...

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Watch Seabear Performing at Art in the Age

Apr 27, 2010, 5:16pm Walrus Music Blog

We filmed Icelandic band Seabear's exquisite 3 song performance at Art in the Age in Philly when they came through in March. This sweeping tune was the highlight. Watch more on the AITA blog.

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Unearthed: Roger Ebert's Sex Pistols Movie Script "Who Killed Bambi?"

Apr 26, 2010, 3:48pm Walrus Music Blog

Just days after Malcom McLaren's funeral, the practically voiceless film critic Roger Ebert is giving lip service to those who have always wondered what he had in mind for the unfinished 1970s Sex Pistols film - intended to be a punk rock Hard Day's Night featuring the band and directed ...

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Delorean – "Stay Close" (Sun Airway Remix)

Apr 26, 2010, 11:00am Walrus Music Blog

Something to get lost in. {MP3} Delorean - "Stay Close" (Sun Airway Remix)

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Tony Monn and the Mystery of The Pyramids

Apr 23, 2010, 11:38am Walrus Music Blog

In 1982 German producer Anthony Monn laid down a spacey, disco beat and asked the world "Who Built The Pyramids?" Then someone yelled back "Who gives a shit?!" An awesome song, nonetheless... {MP3} The Tony Monn Concept - "Who Built The Pyramids?"

• The Tony Monn Concept - Who Built The Pyramids (Part I)

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Dangerous Minds Interviews The Notorious Kim Fowley

Apr 22, 2010, 12:11pm Walrus Music Blog

Here is part 1 of Dangerous Minds' entertaining interview with Kim Fowley, the man behind The Runaways... "Cult figure Kim Fowley, record producer, rock impresario, songwriter and musician. Manager of The Runaways, Animal Man and the original Mayor of the Sunset Strip. "One of the most colorful characters in ...

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CEO is Your Favorite New "Mystery Band"…

Apr 20, 2010, 2:20pm Walrus Music Blog

...And as we have seen recently in the world of technology, nothing remains a secret for long. You can try to decipher it here, or you can just enjoy your blissful ignorance.

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Watch Beck, Os Mutantes, Liars + St. Vincent Cover INXS' "Need You Tonight"

Apr 20, 2010, 8:56am Walrus Music Blog

Here's a minimal and much darker version of the INXS classic as interpreted by Beck and friends for the newest Record Club project. (via YANP)

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Must Watch: The Flaming Lips Do Pink Floyd's "Breathe" on Fallon

Apr 19, 2010, 10:51am Walrus Music Blog

So so so good. Their version of Dark Side of the Moon is out now. (via The Music Slut)

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The Walrus Mix Series Vol. 2

Apr 19, 2010, 10:18am Walrus Music Blog

A nice one for Spring time - created by Walrus friend Phil Conway. {MP3} The Walrus Mix Series Vol. 2 (via Mediafire – limited time only). Track list: Morning Benders - "Excuses" Javelin - "Intervales Theme" Ruby Suns - "Cranberry" Tanlines - "Real Life" (Memory Tapes Remix) Fluffy Lumbers - "Cruisers" Rainbow Bridge - "Big Wave Rider" Woods ...

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Teaser Video For New Sun Airway Album

Apr 19, 2010, 10:18am Walrus Music Blog

The song "Infinity" will be featured on Sun Airway's upcoming debut album -- one of the best to come out of Philly in a long time. Jon from the band has also put together this awesome mixtape which you should check out as well.

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Tomorrow: Record Store Day!

Apr 16, 2010, 1:52pm Walrus Music Blog

(Click to enlarge - image via Philebrity) Started in 2007, Record Store Day is "the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for ...

• Kurt Vile - Invisibility: Nonexistent

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Friday Fun: Skateboard Songs Of The '70s

Apr 16, 2010, 12:58pm Walrus Music Blog

Here in Philly, it looks like we will have some pretty nice weather for skateboarding this weekend and next week. Granted, you probably won't look as awesome as the cool cats pictured above when you ride, but these songs might make you FEEL as awesome. Check them out: Downhill Racers - ...

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