Allah says that when the Trumpet is blown for the Resurrection, and the people rise from their graves,there will be no kinship among them that day, nor will they ask about one another, meaning that lineage will be of no avail on that Day, and a father will not ask about his son or care about him. And no friend will ask a friend about his condition, though they shall be made to see one another, meaning no relative will ask about another relative, even if he can see him and even [...]
Okay, so maybe the title says it all on this one, but we're looking to get rid of some inventory on some of the great items in our online store , so we've taken one-third off of the prices on all items. Head to the store to check the sale out! Here's a quick rundown of what our winter sale means: Our acclaimed 103 picture disc compilation The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 is now only 10 [...]
Quick Blurbs about Friendly Rich, The Hoa-Hoa's & Krupke Friendly Rich & The Lollipop People - Pictures At An Exhibition To describe Friendly Rich Presents: Modest Mussgorsky's Pictures At An Exhibition as an eclectic piece of music is an incredible understatement. His personal reworking of the Russian composer's 1874 suite is as bizarre as it gets, sounding a little bit like the unique instrumental pairing of Frank Zappa and Pee Wee Herman . The project is ambitious [...]
Thursday : Neil Morgan , Helene Renaut , Chloe Makes Music @ Bluesix (9pm) Chloe Makes Music - "Live at the Red Vic" Friday : These Are Powers , Mi Ami , Gowns @ The Knockout (9:30pm) Mi Ami - "New Guitar" Saturday : Stirling Says , Finest Dearest , System and Station @ Hemlock (9:30pm, $7) Finest Dearest - "Pendulum" [...]
It has been a little while since I busted out the last one of these, but ever since crafting the first special multi-EP review post, I've been catching and collecting a bunch of exciting EP releases by bands new and old. I have a bunch more of these posts in the pipeline, but for now, let's focus on what we have right here. Today's digest brings us releases from four bands, as geographically diverse as they are sonically. First up we have San Francisco's garage-popsters Collider, followed by Chicago-based psych pop outfit Netherfriends, Spring Tigers hailing from everyone's [...]
2009 has been quite a year for Morrissey . He's toured relentlessly, performing to sold-out audiences around the world. His 9th studio album, Years Of Refusal , saw Morrissey tie his highest US chart debut on the Billboard 200, and he's overseen upgraded and remastered versions of his '90s works Southpaw Grammar and Maladjusted . Crowning what is undoubtedly his most productive year since his solo career began in 1988, [...]
Swords compiles 18 select songs released as b-sides of Morrissey 's 13 hit singles from his last four albums, capping what is undoubtedly his most productive year since his solo career began in 1988. Morrissey is an artist who has always ensured his b-sides are of as outstanding quality as his singles and album tracks, and Swords features some of his finest material. His music is always powerful and adventurous, while the richness and expression of Morrissey's voice has made him one of [...]
Fans of the Mozzer have much to rejoice as a long-rumored b-sides album is coming to fruition. Swords , the follow-up to the stellar Years of Refusal , will be released in the UK on October 26th and November 3rd in the US and features eight live performances as well as the "subtly assembled and sequenced" orphans from the last few recordings. There is no question that this has been among the better years for Morrissey (due to the success of Refusal and the subsequent tour), and demand for his [...]
MUSIC NEWS - 2009 has been quite a year for Morrissey, he's toured nonstop, performing to sold-out audiences around the world and releasedphispninth studio album, Years of Refusal . p He recently oversaw thepupgrade and remastering ofpversions of his '90s works Southpaw Grammar and Maladjusted . Crowning what is undoubtedly his most productive year since his solo career began in 1988, SWORDS [...]
If you don't like the blues and ain't too particular about R&B in general, you might as well skip this whole mixtape. Period. End of story. Last week when we dropped Etta singing jazz, I knew we couldn't get away with not including some of her classic R&B material, of which there is, as we say here in the fertile crescent, "beaucoup," meaning a healthy bunch, a whole lot! So the first part of the mixtape is comprised of [...]
They say blood is thicker than water, but there must be something in the blood and water in some musical families. Sometimes the muse passes on from the parents to the kids, leaving a legacy of great songs that will keep many generations happy. Here's a look at 10 great father/son, mother/daughter artists. As Sly Stone sang, "It's a family affair." 1. Bob & Jakob Dylan To follow in the musical footsteps of Bob Dylan would be a daunting task for any son or daughter, but Jakob Dylan accepted the challenge [...]
Think Bonnaroo, but with corporate sponsorship and an Irish accent. As Bonaroo is to the latest generation of confused hippies, Oxegen lies in the hearts of the blitzed Irish populace. Set in the hills of picturesque County Kildare, Oxegen is the typical large-scale, three-day summer concert series and even snagged the coveted 'Yourope Award for Best European Festival' last year. Competitors Glastonbury, Roskilda and T in the Park were crushed, but they got over it. Boasting acts by Kings of Leon, the Killers, YYYs, and Blur, Oxegen 2009 is expected to pull in around [...]
Finest Dearest are coming back to the east coast! This is their first trip across the country since their first trip across the country in April '08. While they were in town I saw them play @ Trash and even though the show was somewhat sabotaged by a dreadful sound dude, they kicked ass. I usually try to avoid going to shows the night before Siren, but not this time. If you haven't been to Dead Herring yet, it's just some folks' apartment. Even though that may sound potentially disastrous, the sound there is actually not that bad.
Fabric's tossed us this great mix from L-Vis 1990 as a little taster to his gig on Friday 5th June as part of FabricLive. Looks like they've pulled in the nearest and dearest of UK's finest and freshest - Radio1 legend Rob Da Bank , Sinden , Radioclit , Toddla T , it's all sounding good - plus they've booked hands-down show must-have-of-the-year, Brighton's legendary beatboxer Beardyman , who just won best live act at Breakspoll 2009 . See it to believe it. I forsee a [...]
The Maccabees 'Wall Of Arms' (Fiction) Markus Dravs. Hmm. Markus Dravs worked with Arcade Fire. Markus Dravs worked with Coldplay . Markus Dravs worked with Wave Machines . Marcus Dravs is working with Mumford & Sons . Just who is this Markus Dravs and why is he escorting the latest productions from my dearest of bands? Well, whatever wondrous voodoo he's brandished on 'Neon', 'Viva', and 'Wave', 'Wall Of Arms' seems to be blessed with it too. You've still the squally guitars and Orlando warbling like he's [...]
Thursday @ BotH: Black Moth Super Rainbow, School of Seven Bells, Odd Nosdam (9pm, $12) As we mentioned earlier this week, BMSR released Eating Us (Graveface) on Tuesday, an album just as synth heavy and fun as albums past. The show is supported by School of Seven Bells , a likeminded electronic getup from Brooklyn whose Alpinisms (limited vinyl out now) has been commended by both the New York Times and Pitchfork, wow! Black Moth Super Rainbow - "Born on [...]
Cos nothing says "cheerful" more than an otter... Dearest Friends, if you're feeling less-than-perky, then listen up: I've got a bagful of goodies guaranteed to lift the most flaccid of spirits. No, it's true, hold your cynicism at bay!! First up, there's Contrast Podcast ! Always a cause for yay!! This week our intrepid guide, Young Tim , takes us on a dizzying alpine trek through songs about mountains . Lofty heights are scaled, thanks to our brave contributors, and I'd [...]
Empty Rooms - Albatross 14 MP3 Empty Rooms - Di Di Mau MP3 Here are two new epic guitardriven songs from the San Francisco based Empty Rooms! Taken from the new split EP with Finest Dearest named Wedding EP. Limited to 100 handmade copies it is a musthave for every passionate indiefan... Hurry up and order from the Empty Rooms website! Until they are running on empty...
Two fantastic local bands, Finest Dearest and Empty Rooms will release a new split EP this Saturday, Jan. 31st. The EP is entitled Wedding EP and includes two new songs from each band, recorded in one night at Different Fur Studios . The bands will celebrate the release with an early show Saturday at the Make-Out Room . Finest Dearest - "Tunnel Vision" [download only] Download audio file (Empty%20Rooms%20-%20Off%20wit h%20His%20Head.mp3) Empty Rooms - [...]
Abigail Washburn with Bela Fleck Vancouver Folk Music Festival, July 2008 Dearest Friends, we are experiencing a rare moment of calm and downtime round Chateau FiL . Darling Daughter is somewhere up the Sunshine Coast enjoying (we hope) her weekend at Girl Guides District Camp. Dearest Wife is upstairs preparing her lectures on Celtic gods & goddesses for the upcoming week. Ginadawg is curled up in front of the fire. And Little Man & I are ensconced on the sofa watching The Wizard of [...]
WKND PLYLST!! This has nothing to do with NEW MOON!
new music from vampire weekend – cousins + music video
HOT CHIP TAKE another crack at IT and I’m IN
The Beach House Theory of 2k10.
Friday Five: Surf Songs
