Or at least she is in her latest video, Fernando , debuting on Perez Hilton's blog today. Can anyone confirm, are those the Watson Twins in the one scene? See all three perform the tune live below: MP3: Jenny Lewis-Rise Up With Fists [ysi] MP Posted in MP3, Video Tagged: Jenny Lewis, The Watson Twins
Prince's Minneapolis' historic music venue First Avenue, along with its loyal sidekick the 7th St Entry, has a weekly podcast filled with music and Twin Cities music news. It's definitely worth checking out for any midwestern guy or gal. MP3: Atmosphere-The Woman with the Tattooed Hands [Live at First Avenue] MP Posted in MP3, News Tagged: Atmosphere, First Avenue, Prince
Coming off one of the best albums of 2008, The Mixtape About Nothing , Wale has released another pop culture referencing mixtape. Only heard a couple tracks, but it sounds like it's full of steam : DOWNLOAD WALE'S BACK TO THE FEATURE MIXTAPE It's worth checking out merely for the N.A.S.A.-like number of collaborators on the album: Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Duffy, Beanie Sigel, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and many more. MP Posted in New Music Tagged: Wale
During the brief hiatus this blog has just experienced, music has seen some significant moves. Spoon's got a new song out, Beck is channeling his inner-Lou-Reed, and of course...MJ. Check out the details below: Spoon No album details here, but web sites and blogs have got their dirty paws on a new track from the band. The song is an immediate stand-out, like "The Underdog" was when first leaked from Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga . The more plays this one gets, however, the more you can begin to recognize the [...]
Known for their perennial touring around Minnesota and its surrounding states, the Heiruspecs are that MN hip-hop group that can throw down for a crowd of 50 or 500. Notable in the band is the beatbox master Muad'dib and tubby white bassist Twinkie Jiggles. They are label-less, but seem to be one of the most popular statewide acts in the land of 10,000. Check out this song, where Muad'dib really locks it down. MySpace MP3: [...]
St. Vincent's second album, Actor, is pretty darn good. She's also a goddess... and is on tour. We'll be seeing her in a couple weeks in SF and you should see her, too. Dare you not to fall in love. 5/5: Virgin Megastore, New York 5/20: Webster Hall, New York 5/27: Bimbo's 365, San Francisco 6/4: First Avenue, Minneapolis MN Posted in New Music Tagged: st. vincent
Check out this REALLY old Johnny Cash, mid-to-late '50s. Whenever you're feeling down, boogie down=good advice. MP3: Johnny Cash-Get Rhythm [ysi] MP Posted in M@M, MP3 Tagged: Johnny Cash
This tune by mostly Midwestern The Hold Steady has some of the best references to the Twin Cities in the history of Minnesota music: "I saw her walking through the Crystal Court," and "So I walked across that Grain Belt Bridge/Into that brand new Minneapolis." The cheering chorus at the end urgently begs for open liquor laws in the metro area: "Gonna walk around and drink some more." Enjoy the video, live at Lollapalooza, 2007. MP3: The Hold Steady-Party Pit [...]
The Jayhawks are one of those few great stories to come out of the Minneapolis rock scene in the last 20 years. Through great songwriting and a mellowed out alt-country sound, they were able to move from a completely unknown outfit to one of the shining examples of Minnesota magic. MP3: The Jayhawks-Pray for Me MP Posted in MN MP3 Monday, MP3 Tagged: The Jayhawks
From the Superficial... Reminds me a little of... Keep going, Billy Bob. You've got a little work to do. (I also enjoy the fact that he doesn't even perform with his band at the end of the interview.) Check out Billy Bob's The Boxmasters on MySpace , if you dare. MP3: Bob Dylan-Shooting Star [ysi] [...]
And they blame it on the economic downturn! The NYTimes can associate anything with the collapse of our financial markets, but this one may top them all. They provide some anecdotal evidence, but seem to ignore the fact that access to music and equipment has made the biz easier for just about anyone who likes music. Definitely worth a read. Free subscription requird. MP3: The Hold Steady-Most People Are DJs [ysi] MP3: The Ting Tings-Great DJ MP3: [...]
The download limit was reached for the YouSendIt link for a song posted a few days ago, and we've had a few requests to resend it, so without further ado: MP3: The Arcade Fire-Brazil (ysi) MP Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: The Arcade Fire
Interesting idea that would force companies like TicketsNow to wait two days until buying extra tickets to concerts and then jacking up the price. Read Pitchfork for the full story . MP3: The Hives-Diabolic Scheme MP Posted in MP3, News Tagged: The Hives
This song has often been used to get those in the dark about Mason to dig him. Raw and lagging, it also mentions a stellar city in the northland. Here is the video for "Fighter Girl," from his last album. MP3 of Duluth below. MP3: Mason Jennings-Duluth MP Posted in Uncategorized
The younger Carpenter was checking out this show tonight in Minneapolis. Hopefully we'll be getting a review out of him. If not, you'll just have to enjoy the video and mp3 below. MP3: Wavves-So Bored MP Posted in M@M, MP3 Tagged: Wavves
Via ?uestlove's Twitter , historic hip hop producer Tony D died in a car crash last night in his hometown of Hamilton, NJ. Check out AllHipHop for the full story . Fat Lace Magazine did an interesting interview with him and provides you with a couple of MP3s that demonstrate his producing abilities. MP3: Tony D-Get Off the Rhythm MP Posted in MP3, News Tagged: Tony D
Miroir Noir is a documentary about Arcade Fire's Neon Bible tour in 2007. And for one week only, Pitchfork is playing it for free ! I haven't watched it yet, but the One Week Only features on Pitchfork are always fascinating. The DVD just became available last week, but this is a nice opportunity to get your eyes on it without the purchase. MP3: Arcade Fire-Rebellion (Lies) MP3: Arcade Fire-Brazil [ysi] MP Posted in MP3 Tagged: Arcade Fire
Ronald Reagan wasn't the only one to use the morning to his advantage. Enjoy the playlist below. MP3s of the top 4 songs available after the jump. 10. Bob Dylan-One Too Many Mornings 9. Oasis-Morning Glory 8. Bob Dylan-As I Went Out One Morning 7. Josh White-Good Morning Blues 6. Trampled by Turtles-Drinking in the Morning 5. Bob Dylan-New Morning 4. MP3: Bob Dylan-Meet Me in the Morning 3. MP3: [...]
Incredible performance of the band's biggest hit. Pure overindulgence. MP3: The Who-My Generation (ysi) MP Posted in M@M, MP3 Tagged: The Who
Because sometimes you just have to remember freshman year of high school... MP3: Jimmy Buffett-Why Don't We Get Drunk MP Posted in M@M, MP3 Tagged: Jimmy Buffett
If It's Good, It's Good
Boards of Canada - Reach for the Dead (from Tomorrow's Harvest)
Julia Holter - World (Official Video)
Washed Out - Paracosm (Official Album Trailer)
She & Him- I Could've Been Your Girl
Action Bronson - "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" (Official Video)
R.F.T.W.E. pt.2
Marlon Hoffstadt - Skin And Bone (feat. HRRSN)
DANCE BITCH DANCE: disclosure - when a fire starts to burn
Euro Chart 25 maggio 2013: primi i Daft Punk con Get Lucky
