Brendan Canning is a regularly contributing member of Broken Social Scene, and he recently released a solo album (backed by members of Broken Social Scene and other well known Canadian acts) called Something For All Of Us, which absolutely fucking killed. Canning was also featured on the IFC Canada documentary series The Rawside Of... which detailed the making of this album. If anyone knows where I can find this online, I'd be grateful enough to cuff myself to your radiator.
Sam Kinison was one of the great ones that died relatively young. I personally remember him as my favorite part of Rodney Dangerfield's, the MC here, Back to School .
Dumb Luck Dntel is badass. From The Postal Service and Figurine to his own solo stuff featuring a vast array of artists, I never get tired of him. I think the only pop/electronica/glitch artist that rivals him would be Four Tet, but I'm not sure that's a fair comparison anyway. Maybe I'll do a Four Tet post next. If only I could do glitch pop like Dentel... Enjoy.
While they did perform a few reunion shows last year, Denali called it quits back in April of 2004 after just two albums. Unfortunately for me, by that time I had still only heard the mp3 I've provided below "Hold Your Breath." Everything about the song sucked me in: the guitar work, the dark female vocals, the strong rhythm... from The Instinct (2003) Hold Your Breath "Normal Days" performed March 5, 2004 at The Echo Lounge in Atlanta.
The Soft Pack used to go by the name The Muslims. from the Parasites/Walking With Jesus single (2009) Walking With Jesus (Spacemen 3 cover) from The Muslims (2009) Future Rock Bright Side
Kurt Vile is in The War On Drugs from Wagonwheel Blues (2008) by The War On Drugs Arms Like Boulders Taking The Farm from God Is Saying This To You? (2009) by Kurt Vile My Sympathy My Best Friends [...]
Isn't it weird when you see the same word pop up around the music scene in album titles or band names? from Free Drugs ;-) (2008) South of France Beautiful & Very Smart Red Herring ...and just in case that picture from the Austin Chronicle didn't scare you, here's their cover of Q Lazzarus Goodbye Horses
Holy Fuck 's contest winning remix of Radiohead Nude (The above photo is of Holy Fuck from a 2007 session)
Dylan Moran from the hilarious DVD of his third major tour, Like, Totally (the entire show can easily be found on YouTube ).
Chad VanGaalen and the band he's in Women. from Soft Airplane (2008) by Chad VanGaalen Rabid Bits of Time from Women (2008) by Women Cameras [...]
from Everybody, Come Outside! (2009) by Pomegranates Corriander Everybody, Come Outside!
Strictly Game I was perusing around on elbo.ws and found this. This is for everyone who needs a touch of optimism; it's catchy as hell with decently uplifting lyrics. Oh, and, Watchmen the movie did not do the book justice (obviously), but what's her name is hot as fuck and it was decently entertaining...though a tad soulless.
First video mash-up. I'll be uploading the accompanying essay to my other blog. Enjoy this multimedia explosion!
Right Hand on my Heart The Whigs' main claim to fame: they were the last big thing out of Athens. This song is a really good example of how garage rock can be beautiful even in its simplicity: about 75% of the song is based on one note. It's catchy as hell, I keep getting it stuck in my head, so I figured why not post it up here. This is really the only encounter I've had with them, but it might be enough of a basis for me to buy a ticket to their upcoming [...]
Use Somebody I just realized there hasn't been a new post in more than a week, so I decided to throw this up. This album is kind of old news, but I just recently rediscovered it and felt the need to share this particular song. I think his voice is badass and the song structure, progression, and development are really creative. I also think it's funny that these guys had lackluster success here, moved to the UK and blew up, then came back here and sold-out Madison Square Garden. Enjoy.
So...that sucks. I posted the new single by them and less than 24 hours later received an e-mail from blogger about how I was in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. So I can't post it. But don't you worry! I'll figure something out.
It's hard to avoid singing this song when driving through FSU's campus and being barraged by the beautiful bionic women. These hoes is God's gift- like Christmas. I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the world I wish I could fuck every girl in the [...]
Esoteric Mumblings
Avicii – Two Million
Scissor Sisters’ “Baby Come Home” Video: Watch The Band Get Animated
Yellow Magic Orchestra edit from Chrome Canyon
Beck – I Just Started Hating Some People Today
