Check this album out. The Leadership is a new band out of Champaign featuring Jonathon Childers (of local Jon-A-Thon Childers fame) and Jared Michael Park (of Tall Tale) doing it all on just about every single aspect of the album. The two just finished this album up and (along with Zane Ranney on drums and Chris Jones on bass) played a pretty decent release show at The Canopy Club last Thursday. Its a good ol' rockin' time in my opinion (which is the only one that matters 'round these parts!) If you like the mp3s [...]
"Once is not enough to know / to read what we wrote / you'll need every footnote" cries singer/songwriter Stan McConnell on White Noise Bed opener "Irish Wristwatch." A good way to start Santah's debut full-length mentioned in an early post. I've finally had a chance to check out the remaining 7 tracks and there's not much more to say other than what a solid debut from a bunch of (almost former) college kids! Talking footnotes, here's a little bit of what drummer Steve Plock had to say. The story behind the album goes [...]
"Once is not enough to know / to read what we wrote / you'll need every footnote" cries singer/songwriter Stan McConnell on White Noise Bed opener "Irish Wristwatch." A good way to start Santah's debut full-length mentioned in an early post. I've finally had a chance to check out the remaining 7 tracks and there's not much more to say other than what a solid debut from a bunch of (almost former) college kids! Talking footnotes, here's a little bit of what drummer Steve Plock had to say. The story behind the album goes [...]
"Once is not enough to know / to read what we wrote / you'll need every footnote" cries singer/songwriter Stan McConnell on White Noise Bed opener "Irish Wristwatch." A good way to start Santah's debut full-length mentioned in an early post. I've finally had a chance to check out the remaining 7 tracks and there's not much more to say other than what a solid debut from a bunch of (almost former) college kids! Talking footnotes, here's a little bit of what drummer Steve Plock had to say. The story behind the album goes [...]
Another fantastic little cover I've been blasting on repeat for a while. This one was recorded for the Buffet Libre and Amnesty International PEACE compilation. PEACE features a ton of great artists playing exclusive songs, covers, and even includes some remixes. There's literally something for everyone. Fact: the 180 exclusive songs bring together artists from over 50 countries. A few of the artists include: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, The Antlers, Asobi Seksu, Ra Ra Riot, Spinto Band, Princeton, Her Space Holiday, and Thao + The Get Down Stay Down. But those are [...]
The Antlers were in town this Saturday to play a show at the Canopy Club. Just before they stopped by WPGU for a little interview and played a few songs as the last time they were in town (during Pygmalion Music Festival) they ran short on time. The guys played stripped down versions of "Bear" and "Kettering," but sandwiched between was this cover of The xx's "VCR." One of my favorite songs from last year covered by one of my favorite artists down the street at the radio station I work for. Epic? Check [...]
I'm waking from the dead. Its been a long, long, long time since I've posted something remotely cool to this little blog, but here's a track that's extremely good. Catch onto these guys before they get too big and its too late. For the sake of full blogalistic integrity, these guys are some of my friends, although honestly I'm not sure it would matter upon hearing their music. Stan, Tommy, Otto, and Steve (and Vivian at least for recent live shows) make up Santah and are coming back stronger than ever with [...]
One day at a time. Not too much more to say. Its really hard to wait on something you know and love. Sometimes our emotions get the best of us and its just human. There's always hope for better in time. Nothing is too broken to fix. Who knows though? Change has such a bad rap. Look through history and see how many things we would be without if we didn't have change and innovation. Its hard to see that sometimes, but change is positive and truly good for everyone. [...]
Check out this video courtesy of Pitchfork.tv First off I love this band and this song, and the video makes me love it even more. I like what Filter Magazine said: While the lyrics relate simple yet romantic intensions in front of an aged piece of technology, the couple tear apart a room and share a cinematic kiss in front of a pair of Xs on fire. Because like most things that involve relationships, the video is less about making sense, but more about how it makes [...]
Europe taketh and Europe giveth back. Thanks Europe. Sometimes its nice to just sit back and relax. Shut your brain off for a while. You know, like after a long day for some reason you just want to do nothing but sit in a bath for a while then maybe lay in your bed and drift off to a nice, deep sleep. I would add nothing but a little soothing music to it. Well, maybe you'd like some bath bombs, too. I hear those are pretty nifty [...]
I suppose this fits really well into the countdown. This video is out in anticipation of the forthcoming single from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I like it. It's Blitz has been all over the place since its release last summer. If you haven't heard the acoustic version of "Skeletons" check it out. Its included in the deluxe version of the album. Think of it as like a two-for-one special today. Who doesn't appreciate that? Yeah [...]
Just remembered seeing this posted on Kanye West's blog one day. It was sent out from C.J. over at Saddle Creek Records (Justin and Conor Oberst's label) and its pretty. Very dark and sequin-filled. Which reminds me... BRIGHT EYES - LIME TREE from Alex Turvey on Vimeo . Another song coming later on today... "The eye finds, the heart choosyth, the hand binds, but death loosyth."
How is Wilco so perfect? I think everyone has that go to band that seems to just fit no matter the mood. Wilco is mine. Somehow just always works. The opening track off A Ghost Is Born really shows a different direction for the band. Jeff Tweedy become not only lead songwriter but also lead guitar. Say what you want about the former and current line-ups, but Tweedy on lead is all I need. His guitar work on the album are really the highlight. Check out the solos. Here's song number 94. [...]
Its pretty crazy how much you can learn about yourself through just one person. I've been away... way too long. Lo siento. Much apologies. But here comes a new year and a new decade; get ready: I've learned that in order to see another's point of view you first have to be able to see why you have your own point of view. Its good to want things; its also good to be able to compromise. Sometimes what's best for you isn't best for the long term. Sometimes you don't realize [...]
Just got some new music in from Cold War Kids. They're planning a January release of a 4 song EP titled Behave Yourself. Should be pretty good going off this track! There's also word of 4 shows for the new year where they will be making it extra special by giving each ticket holder the ability to download the show! Check the above poster for info. Let's hope the technology works out for them. I'll have to try to get up to Chicago for the show. They've also put together this teaser [...]
What happens when the rhythm section of a band grows up together and meets with a couple of guys who also grew up together and comprise the melody section? You get a band like Spring Tigers. Add in a pretty talented vocalist (and guitarist and soapbox preacher) and big things are bound to happen. While no one knows for sure why front man Kris Barratt can't go back home ("I can't tell you why, but I'll be kneecapped!") its good for all of us that he was forced to make friends in the Athens, GA music scene. [...]
What happens when the rhythm section of a band grows up together and meets with a couple of guys who also grew up together and comprise the melody section? You get a band like Spring Tigers. Add in a pretty talented vocalist (and guitarist and soapbox preacher) and big things are bound to happen. While no one knows for sure why front man Kris Barratt can't go back home ("I can't tell you why, but I'll be kneecapped!") its good for all of us that he was forced to make friends in the Athens, GA music scene. [...]
Just got some new music in from Cold War Kids. They're planning a January release of a 4 song EP titled Behave Yourself. Should be pretty good going off this track! There's also word of 4 shows for the new year where they will be making it extra special by giving each ticket holder the ability to download the show! Check the above poster for info. Let's hope the technology works out for them. I'll have to try to get up to Chicago for the show. They've also put together this teaser [...]
Since being turned onto this band by a friend of mine I've been anxiously awaiting the release of their new album here in the states. I finally received a copy of Conditions by The Temper Trap, out October 13th on Glassnote Records, today and have been listening to it ever since. After taking a little break due to being labeled as a vocalist trying to make a band happen, The Temper Trap have finally figured it out and broken through in the world of indie music. And I do mean world. Coming to [...]
I try to avoid long, drawn-out ramblings about personal issues but sometimes its just too relevant to great music that its completely unavoidable. As I sit here watching the Bears, I'm doing the same thing I've been doing for the past 48+ hours: thinking. Why? I don't know. About what? Oh, anything and everything. All I know is I haven't been able to sleep much with so much on my mind. I woke up after a brief 2 hour nap this morning at 4am. I threw on some music and tried to go back to [...]
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First Aid Kit – Emmylou
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James Blake – Live Album
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