No real surprises to report. Beyoncé earned a bundle of Grammys. Lady Gaga delivered a rousing - and surprisingly uncontroversial - duet with Elton John . Taylor Swift also cleaned up, though her number with Stevie Nicks sounded a tad off (as did Slash's guitar solo during T-Pain's performance). Best prop goes to Best Comedy Album winner Steven Colbert , who pulled an iPad out of his jacket during his monologue. And kudos to Kings of Leon for admitting they were a tad drunk while accepting the Grammy [...]
Record of the Year "Halo," Beyoncé "I Gotta Feeling," the Black Eyed Peas "Use Somebody," Kings of Leon "Poker Face," Lady Gaga "You Belong With Me," Taylor Swift Album of the Year "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," Beyoncé; Shondrae "Mr. Bangledesh" Crawford, Ian Dench, D-Town, Toby Gad, Sean "the Pen" Garrett, Amanda Ghost, Jim Jonsin, Beyoncé Knowles, Rico Love, Dave McCracken, Terius "the Dream" Nash, Radio Killa, Stargate, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Ryan Tedder and Wayne Wilkins, producers "The E.N.D.," the Black Eyed Peas; Apl.de.ap, Jean [...]
Here's what's going on in Chicago this week. Doesn't look like I'm gonna get out this week. Monday, January 18 Beat Kitchen: Pat McCurdy Empty Bottle: Coltrane Motion, Soft Speaker, Panda Riot [FREE] Hideout: Haiti Benefit w/ Waco Brothers, Eleventh Dream Day Martyr's: Dale Watson, The Hoyle Brothers Reggie's Rock Club: Wednesday 13's Gunfire 76, Sex Slaves, Felon Love Schuba's: The Ike Reilly Assassination, TJ & Dave Tuesday, January 19 [...]
"My name is Rose. I can't have any children due to the fact of having cancer as a child. Now I'm all grown up and wanting a child of my own! So recently one of my best friends purchased a monkey and she dressed it up and took it over to my house. I fell in love with it. It reminded me so much of a child. Then about a week ago she moved out of state and took the monkey with her. And I made up my mind then and there that I wanted a baby monkey. I haven't [...]
Album name: Monoliths & These Flowers Never Die Artist name: Phantom Family Halo Genre: Rock Released : October 2009 Label : Crash Avenue ZME Rating: 5/10 Website: myspace.com/thephantomfamilyha lo Um. Phwwwr. Chhhhk. Ahem. It's not that there are no words to describe the Phantom Family Halo's recent offering: it's just hard to string whatever words come to mind into a working sentence. Let us be [...]
Album name: Monoliths & These Flowers Never Die Artist name: Phantom Family Halo Genre: Rock Released : October 2009 Label : Crash Avenue ZME Rating: 5/10 Website: myspace.com/thephantomfamilyha lo Um. Phwwwr. Chhhhk. Ahem. It's not that there are no words to describe the Phantom Family Halo's recent offering: it's just hard to string whatever words come to mind into a working sentence. Let us be [...]
Time again for the obligatory year end list. However, ours is a bit different than others you may have seen. For example, this list is not enumerated. Empirically ranking albums rather trivializes the music, yes? Nor is the list in any particular order, save for the fact that we assembled it based loosely on aesthetics - meaning, we encourage you to mash on the little javascript media player in the bottom left-hand corner and enjoy our best-of picks as a mixtape or an uninterrupted block of music. Not only is this a fine collection of altered states laments, but each [...]
Viva stream | Archive stream | Download Deadheat No. 61 [12/12/09] Jack Rose - White Mule A Mountain of One - Brown Piano David Axelrod - The Mental Traveler Telegraph Avenue - Happy Velvet Underground - I Can't Stand It The Third Bardo - I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time Phantom Family Halo - Crow Friends Yura Yura Teikoku - 19 or 20 Pas Chic Chic - Blinde D'Attention Mux Mool - Ballad of Gloria Featherbottom Death in Vegas - Sons of Rother LCD Soundsystem - Bye Bye [...]
We're back again with another guest blog from our buddies at ThinkIndie.com . This week we're gonna get a little more involved in how ThinkIndie works with the great stores around the US and how we're trying to help bridge the gap between vinyl and digital with a new "format" that we have on the site. Currently, the digital side of ThinkIndie has 48 stores represented by two store coalitions, CIMS and AIMS. We will be expanding to [...]
Here's what's going on musically in Chicago this week. As usual, my picks are in bold , and if I've left anything out, please drop me a note in the comments! Monday, December 7 Beat Kitchen: Pat McCurdy Darkroom: Tom Waits 60th Birthday Party ft. B1g T1me Empty Bottle: Shapers, I Kong Kult, Child Bite [FREE SHOW] The Hideout: Curtis Harvey, The Glorytellers (ft. Geoff Farina of Karate), Judson Claiborne House of Blues: GWAR, Job for a Cowboy, The Red Chord Lincoln [...]
In the spirit of giving, don't forget to give yourself the gift of live music this Holiday season. Opportunities abound to rock loud and local (And cheap). Shows of note include, The Music Saves/Square Records Gift Exchange, December 19th at the Beachland Tavern, The Beachland's Holiday Bash (With 7 bands for $7, playing both rooms), on Wednesday, December 23rd, and the Grog Shops Christmas night special, featuring the return of Chargers Street Gang. And, as always, if this calendar is missing an especially rad event, don't hesitate to add it in the comments. [...]
The polka-less Grammys shortlist has been been birthed out . Beyonce is leading on the most nominations front, which we think is the music industry's way of telling her she's looking old now. Here - as is now traditional - is the full shortlist. It's bloody long, so if you're not interested in the detail, click here to leap to the bottom . THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC. Final Nominations List 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards For recordings released during the Eligibility Year October 1, 2008 through [...]
The Mountain Goats @ Webster Hall in November 2008 ( more by Faith-Ann Young ) tonight in NYC * The Loom, Kath Bloom @ Bruar Falls * McCoy Tyner Trio w/ Gary Bartz @ Blue Note * Mickey Leigh & Legs McNeil @ Barnes & Noble * The Mountain Goats, Final Fantasy @ Webster Hall * Kurt Vile, Small Black, DJ Rezound @ Brooklyn Bowl * [...]
Of course we have a lot to be thankful for. I have righteous friends, family that thinks I'm pretty cool, good health, attractive/awesome girlfriend, cool toys, and decent grub in the fridge. I would be remiss to mention that. But it kinda should go without saying that, as a semi-rational person, I'm thankful for all the aforementioned. Only a douchebag wouldn't be thankful for these basic life components. Well... okay, so I am kind of a douchebag, but that fact notwithstanding, I give thanks. However, The Decibel Tolls is not a folksy, feel-good Garrison Keeler corner of the Internet, and [...]
No doubt you're already all up on the double vinyl release Monoliths & These Flowers Never Die . The party for Phantom Family Halo goes down this Wednesday at Lisa's Oak Street Lounge with openers Softcheque (for fans of Blues Control, Broadcast, Stereolab). I've got two guest list passes for the show. Want to go? Leave a comment or shoot an email to kb[at]thedecibeltolls with the answer to the following question: WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR, PILGRIM?! A winner will be chosen at random, or maybe a winner will [...]
Viva stream | Archive stream | Download Deadheat No. 58 [11/21/09] Mercury Rev - Boys Peel Out Real Estate - Beach Comber Stricken City - Pull the House Down Jennifer Gentle - Universal Daughter Phantom Family Halo - Child of Light Syd Barrett - Wouldn't You Miss Me? (Dark Globe) Anasazis - UFOs Cause Co-Motion! - Which Way Is Up? Unrest - Teenage Suicide Home - Seganation Snatch - All I Want Nouvelle Vague ft. Martin Gore - Master and Servant Hiltmeyer Inc. - Narcotic! Metronomy - Not Made [...]
Louisville and the surrounding area considers itself a regionally and culturally ambiguous area. There's probably truth to that. This mindset definitely yields some undeniably unique artists and groovy tunes that will rip open your mind with good vibes. It's about time to highlight some of the music in the area that brings engaging cosmic riffage with a hint of colloquial charm. This is the first in an ongoing series of features. Here's the first taste... I've been meaning to write about Tiny Fights forever [...]
DOWNLOAD: Phantom Family Halo - "Blackouts and Runaways" (MP3) What caught my attention with Phantom Family Halo's last release was Julian Cope's review - " I'm also right blown away by the catchy and compelling all-purpose psychedelia of THE LEGEND OF BLACK SIX by power trio The Phantom Family Halo. I say 'all purpose' because this stuff is useful and should be available by the vat on prescription, because it's good for the mental health. I say power trio, but this lot are greedy motherfuckers with a hefty set of [...]
Here are some Karate Body related upcoming shows this month: Nov. 2: eremy*JIrvin w/ Zee Avi @ Zanzabar. JIrvin's exclusive track, "On My Own" appears on Vol. 9 of Louisville Is For Lovers. Copies of the limited edition red and white double vinyl available from karatebodyrecords.com . Nov. 6: The Fervor w/ Smug Brothers @ Zanzabar. The Fervor's new song, "No Apology" appears on The Green Belt limited edition split 7-inch, available now from us, ear X-tacy and Underground Sounds. Copies [...]
Young Widows, Russian Circles tour Young Widows are back on the road after supporting Thursday , this time with Russian Circles from late October until mid-December. Oct 28 @ The Mad Hatter, Covington, KY w/ Russian Circles, Coliseum Oct 29 @ The Earl, Atlanta, GA w/ Russian Circles, Coliseum Oct 30 @ The Fest 8, Gainesville, FL w/ Russian Circles, Coliseum Oct 31 @ The Backbooth, Orlando, FL w/ Russian Circles, Coliseum Nov 2 @ The Bottletree, Birmingham, AL w/ Russian Circles, Coliseum [...]
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