It's been a busy last few months for Ben Gibbard . First there was that Jay Farrar collaboration on the Jack Kerouac soundtrack . And, of course, there's the Death Cab for Cutie song on that soundtrack for the shiny vampire movie. Plus, the man got married! Yet despite all this, Mr. Zooey Deschanel has once again made time found time to join an already all-star line-up for a killer new album. And this time it's not just for our entertainment. According to Spinner.com , Gibbard [...]
![The William <span style="color: #384E60; background-color:#84CCF2">Blakes</span> - [Album]](http://cache.elbo.ws/posts/2127340_lg.jpg)
ARTIST: The William Blakes - [Album] with free mp3 download for 'Violent God' from Wayne Coyne. DATE: 11-15-09 REVIEW BY: Bill Adams Conventional wisdom dictates that imitation is the highest form of flattery but, in the music business, such conduct is more likely to get you sued. Happily though, while Danish pop act The William Blakes may have dedicated their new album to Flaming Lips frontman and mastermind Wayne Coyne (in the liner notes, the dedication reads, [view more]
On their second major release, this Seattle-based garage-rock trio clean up their dirt-dragged riff rock and demonstrate an impressive knowledge of their musical roots. In a world where MySpace plays count more than tour bus mileage and blog leaks spread faster than word of mouth, the Blakes, who gained attention after a series of reputably chaotic cross-country tours, are relative anachronisms. Despite receiving the cold shoulder from a blogosphere more inclined to buzz about the latest noise-pop bedroom sensation than extend a towel to wipe the Blakes' sweating brow, the traveling musical railroad men -- bassist Snow Klein, guitarist...
Podcast Page Direct Link RSS Feed The Blakes, " So Easy " Website Myspace Yeasayer, " Ambling Alp " Website Myspace Wye Oak, " Take It In " Website Myspace Little Dragon, " Blinking [...]
Photo gallery of The Blakes - Club NME at Bowery Electric (November 5, 2009).
Will have some actual News in a second, but I thought I would end the week by giving you guys one more MP3. The Blakes out of Seattle, Washington just played a duo of shows here in Brooklyn. They are getting a lot of really good press as of recently, including some kind words from Iggy Pop. The exact quote is: "Who's this? This shit is good!" Sounds like Iggy to me. But they are good! This single here reminds me a lot of good early 90s late 80s rock. MP3: The Blakes - [...]
First video from Souvenir The Blakes have a new music video out for "Ramshackle Hearse," one of the many great hits off their newest album Souvenir . The video was directed by Chase Jarvis & Will Hyde, and it apparently features cameo appearances from local Seattle band members. The album is out right now! Grab yourself a copy. Buy :: The Blakes - Souvenir
Video: The Blakes "Ramshackle Hearse"
The origins of the Blakes are rooted somewhere in the backwoods of central Maine, where brothers Garnet & Snow Keim created a shared ambition to deviate from their seemingly inevitable fates as lifelong paper mill employees (or something of that nature), and try their hands at music. In the spring of 1999, the duo found themselves in Seattle, where they ended their epic search for a drummer in Bob Husak, who was toiling away as a barista. From there, the trio took off for the sunny skies of LA landing at the Days Inn in Glendale and recording [...]
This Friday, World Unknown returns to Brixton for its second outing. Featuring a fantastic music policy of Belgian new beat, cold wave, synth-pop, italo jacking acid house, techno and electro, it makes a nice change to hear about a night that is offering something a bit more thoughtful than fidget. This could be because ' World Unknown is a monthly session bringing back a tougher, more physical, emotional and cerebral synth-based take on dance music to London's musical landscape' - about time too! If the night is anything as good as this mix by Andy Blake then it'll be [...]
Noah & the Whale @ Criminal Records on Halloween ( kplusl ) tonight in NYC * Gordon Voidwell @ Brooklyn Bowl (free) * John Medeski & John Zorn @ The Stone * The Wooden Birds, Peasant @ Maxwell's * Mon Khmer, Sally Head, No Place @ Pianos * Athlete, The Postelles @ Bowery Ballroom * The Blakes, The Diggs, Pablo @ Glasslands * [...]
Check out this video from The Blakes, for their tune "Ramshackle Hearse." The song is a distinct departure from the bravado and swagger of "Two Times," with a moody video to match. For their first video off of Souvenir, The Blakes decided to share screen time with a number of other Seattle bands. Watch closely to [...]
Recommended Show: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 THE MUMLERS @ BRUAR FALLS 245 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 FREE, 8:30PM The Mumlers have been on tour with Black Heart Procession , but tonight the Mumlers are on their own with a show at Bruar Falls. It should be good, and according to Bruar Fall's website , it's free! Goes Cube @ Cake Shop The Mumlers @ Bruar Falls The Wooden Birds & Peasant @ Maxwell's Athlete & The Postelles @ Bowery Ballroom Mon Khmer, Sally Head, & No [...]
Fostering the artist to fan connection is the current mantra and iPhone apps the preffered cutting edge delivery device. But to date only iLike has offered indie artists an affordable way to join the mobile party. Now the team behind MixMatchMusic are adding to the d.i.y. iPhone app toolbox with MobBase , a service that enables artist created custom iPhone apps. These affordable robust apps can share music, photos, videos, tweets, news, show info, merchandise and other content. While in beta 22 artists and labels including Pepper, Everclear, Greg Laswell, Rebelution, Stephen Kellogg [...]
Enjoy last week's stunning CMJ performance of 'Basket' in the feature below. MP3: The Blakes - Basket
During a week when we're discussing influences, I'm trying to put my finger on just who Seattle's The Blakes are channeling. Could be Plimsouls...there's some Beatles in there...The Who...The Kinks too. But it's all entirely fresh and new as it should be. Find out yourself when The Blakes play The Red & The Black on November 8th. We chatted with the band's drummer and resident crate digger Bob Husak, in advance of their DC date: "Vinyl has become a huge part of my life in recent years. Although I'd been [...]
forgetters - are…. Blake Schwarzenbach (jawbreaker, jets to brazil on guitar/vocals), Caroline Paquita (bass), Kevin Mahon (Against Me! on drums). …and they have a blog. http://forgetters.blogspot.com / You can read Blake's words here. His words have helped me through this thing called life. Please read.
Spleen United & The William Blakes - Running Up That Hill [Kate Bush]
Last night was another recovery evening for me (what can I say, I'm old and 30 Rock was calling), so I didn't get a chance to check out any bands, but tonight I'll be back at 'er like a college kid after a few rounds of beer pong. Here's what's on my radar for this CMJ Friday ( Oct 23 ): The Uglysuit - Rockwood Music Hall Holly Miranda - LPR Daptone Records Showcase - Knitting Factory Calypso - Bowery Electric Cymbals [...]
Recommended Show: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS @ MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG 66 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 $20, 8PM With this being the start of the weekend and CMJ still going on, there should be some good shows tonight. There are some pretty good ones, but nothing so amazing as to be obvious. However, School of Seven Bells performance at Music Hall of Williamsburg tonight should be pretty memorable--and just off the beaten path enough that badge holders MIGHT be able to get in without too much hassle. [...]
![The Blakes: Ramshackle Hearse [music video]](http://cache.elbo.ws/youtube/sjUqYEK2lp8_130.jpg)
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
Bobby B's Top 50 Albums Of The Decade (#25-21)
Tila Tequila NSFW UStream Freak Out (Video)
HOT CHIP TAKE another crack at IT and I’m IN
