Action Painters have released a new three-track EP titled "Lay That Cable". The first song, "Easy 2 Pretend" is a catchy introduction to the following two tracks, "456", and "Money Changes Everything". This three-song collection is upbeat, clever, and most importantly: danceable. The EP is different from the band's 2007 release of "Chubby Dancer", showing obvious growth both lyrically and
Just writing to let any readers know why we haven't posted recently. We took a couple week break in order to get schoolwork, as well as blogwork done. Expect to see many reviews and new music in April/May!
The digital release of Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains has brought us a new song and video. It's a living, a new track recorded for this release, contrasts in sound to the previously recorded tracks on the album. The video for It's a Living was shot and directed by Sebastien. Both the album and this new track are available through the Saddle Creek Online Store, iTunes, emusic and other
Action Painters will be on the road supporting their new three-song EP, released March 31st, "Lay That Cable". Following their 2007 release of Chubby Dancer, AP will be recording some new tracks in the near future. Check back soon for an interview with the band and news updates. Take a look at the dates below and try to make it out to a show.Video:Upcoming Tour Dates:Apr 22 2009 9:00P -THE RED
John Vanderslice's new album, Romanian Names, will be released on May 19th (18th in the U.K.). The 12 songs were recorded in Vanderslice's home studio that he constructed in his basement. The result of this new approach to recording, in comparison with his previous albums, is a collection of tracks with a new sound all together. The track Fetal Horses was the first song recorded for the album,
The digital release of Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains has brought us a new song and video. It's a living, a new track recorded for this release, contrasts in sound to the previously recorded tracks on the album. The video for It's a Living was shot and directed by Sebastien. Both the album and this new track are available through the Saddle Creek Online Store, iTunes, emusic and other
Just writing to let any readers know why we haven't posted recently. We took a couple week break in order to get schoolwork, as well as blogwork done. Expect to see many reviews and new music in March!
Gramercy Arms' self titled album is without a doubt a must have for any true fan of indie rock. The band consists of musicians from the NY area that were formerly in groups such as Guided By Voices, Joan As Police Woman, Luna, and several others. Together, they create an excellent sound that's not too indie but not too rock. On the album the first track "Automatic" is probably one of the best
Let me make this known: I owe a whole lot to Bob Pollard. Pollard was the long-time leader of Dayton, Ohio lo-fi kings Guided by Voices, the band that got me seriously into music and beyond the limits of the Top 40. And ever since 7th grade when I heard "I Am a Scientist" on a boom box in my teacher's classroom, I've turned time and time again back to the music Pollard has created in his 25+
Dylan Gilbert's newest album The Quiet Life came rolling out in February 2008, almost a year ago. Music is nothing new to Dylan, a Charlotte, NC native who has been writing and performing since an early age. He has already released two full length albums including The Quiet Life, the first being The Artist & The Scientist (Sept 2006), as well as an EP entitled Oh No Oh Now I Know (Dec 2005). A
Dylan Gilbert's newest album The Quiet Life came rolling out in February 2008, almost a year ago. Music is nothing new to Dylan, a Charlotte, NC native who has writing and performing since an early age. He has already released two full length albums including The Quiet Life, the first being The Artist & The Scientist (Sept 2006), as well as an EP entitled Oh No Oh Now I Know (Dec 2005). A mix of
Never judge a book by its cover, or an album by it's first song; the latter is something I learned while reviewing Loney Dear's fifth full-length album Dear John. Loney Dear is the musical project of Emil Svanängen, and the album Dear John, released January 27th to the US, is a culmination of genres, experimentation, and perfectionism. Having never heard anything of Loney Dear before this album
It's another installment of my series bringing you five terrific songs in desperate need of checking out. The first month of the new year has been a busy one, and even though we're in the dead of winter (especially us folks living in Boston) all the news in music seems to point to the light at the end of the tunnel in terms of spring album releases, tour announcement, and festival lineup
Lady Finger's sophomore album is due out February 3rd, and we have a little preview for you. Check out their new track "Little Things" before it's released on Tuesday. The new album, entitled Dusk, was recorded once again with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Minus the Bear, Isis), and can be pre-ordered here.Mp3: Lady Finger: Little ThingsLinks:Check out their website here.Upcoming Tour Dates:02.14.09 @
Lady Finger's sophomore album is due out February 3rd, and we have a little preview for you. Check out their new track "Little Things" before it's released on Tuesday. The new album, entitled Dusk, was recorded once again with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Minus the Bear, Isis), and can be pre-ordered here. Mp3: Lady Finger: Little Things Links: Check out their website here. Upcoming Tour Dates:
It's another installment of my series bringing you five terrific songs in desperate need of checking out. The first month of the new year has been a busy one, and even though we're in the dead of winter (especially us folks living in Boston) all the news in music seems to point to the light at the end of the tunnel in terms of spring album releases, tour announcement, and festival lineup
Mark February 17th on your calendar. Seriously, I'm talking about giant red sharpies, highlighters, lots of stars and hearts and unicorns.Dark Was the Night, a two-disc (triple-vinyl, or digital download) goldmine of 32! exclusive recordings from a wide variety of indie darlings is set to hit the U.S. on February 17th. You're not going to want to waste a moment without it.What's even more amazing
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This past Tuesday Of Montreal released their newest EP on Polyvinyl entitled Jon Brion Remixes. The EP consists of five tracks, two of which are remixes of "An Eluardian Instance" (renamed "First Time High"), and the other three are remixes of "Gallery Piece." These remixes were done by critically acclaimed producer Jon Brion, who has produced artists ranging from Spoon to Kanye West, and scored
Canadian musician Sebastien Grainger is making his mark on the music industry with his new album. Former singer and drummer of Death From Above 1979 recently released his first full-length solo album in October 2008 on Saddle Creek Records titled Sebastien Grainger & the Mountains.The album consists of twelve tracks that embrace the raw energy of a live show, making the listening experience quite
Vinyl Visions
The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video
M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video)
Lana Del Rey - Without You (Kill Paris Remix) [Dubstep]
Download: James Blake Live Album (Unofficial)
My Funny Valentines
Miike Snow - “Paddling Out” Jacques Lu Cont Remix (MP3 Stream)
Iron & Wine and Patty Griffin
