
[image by Songbirdnest ] We have taped so many shows in the last two months that the backlog of recordings is approaching 30 different sets. There are still CMJ shows that have not been posted! That being said, we will continue to be very active during the Winter, recording a large variety of artists. If you want nyctaper to record your band, a band you represent, a show you're promoting, or even your favorite band in the world, get me on the list and make sure everyone who needs to approve [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Beach House : "Norway" [mp3] from Teen Dream (out January 26th) other Beach House posts at Largehearted Boy Capgun Coup : "Sitting on the Sidewalk" [mp3] from Maudlin other Capgun Coup posts at Largehearted Boy CFCF : "Big Love (Fleetwood Mac cover)" [mp3] from [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Beach House : "Norway" [mp3] from Teen Dream (out January 26th) other Beach House posts at Largehearted Boy Capgun Coup : "Sitting on the Sidewalk" [mp3] from Maudlin other Capgun Coup posts at Largehearted Boy CFCF : "Big Love (Fleetwood Mac cover)" [mp3] from [...]

[ photo by nyctaper ] Two things became abundantly clear to me as I watched Sharon Van Etten's performance last Saturday at the Kevchino -produced show at Union Pool . First, given the packed crowd and the rapt attention that they paid to the performer, at this point in her career it is clear that Sharon can headline a venue of this size. The second fact is that I have simply not seen Sharon often enough this year. Other than her guest appearance at the Antlers CD release show [...]
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Here are the Wisconsin and Illinois shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you'll be attending or ones you think should really make our list . Upcoming Wisconsin Shows: 11/17 - Bruce Hornsby - Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee 11/18 - Brendan Benson + Cory Chisel - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee 11/19 - Surgeons In Heat + Jason Mohr (Juniper Tar - Sugar Maple, Milwaukee [...]
Hello Slowcousticals, I bring you a weekend playlist because I don't have a feature post (let's just be honest here). There isn't even a compromise though because there is some really great music included. If you are a regular reader or are a member of the Last.fm group, you know I am a bit of a playlist fiend. So enough with the blather and let's get to your weekend soundtrack! Slowcoustic Saturday Playlist (November Edition) ~ Wonder Stranger [...]

The next latest and greatest benefit will come from the hands of our good friends EAR FARM , who recently teamed up Let 'Em In Studio to create a holiday album. It's appropriately titled Do you EAR what I EAR? , features the likes of Tom Tom Club, Sean Bones, tUnE-yArDs, Julie Doiron, Sharon Van Etten, and more, and will benefit the Association to Benefit Children , an outstanding New York-based service dedicated to permanently break the cycles of abuse, neglect, sickness and homelessness among disadvantaged children and their families. Here's the complete [...]

[ photo by nyctaper ] Natureboy is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sara Kermanshahi. Sara has been on our radar for about a year, so we decided to check her out at the Kevchino -produced show this past Saturday opening for nyctaper-favorite Sharon Van Etten at Union Pool . The live Natureboy is a trio, as Sara is backed by Cedar Apffel and Rory O'Connor (i.e. Masterface ) on guitar, bass, drums, laptop and effects. The performance at Union Pool was truly a revelation. Sara's voice [...]

The xx @ MHOW during CMJ ( more by Vincent Cornelli ) tonight in NYC * Jamie Saft @ The Stone * Ghostface Killah @ BB King's * Quintus, Papa @ Brooklyn Bowl (free) * The xx, Jon Hopkins @ Bowery Ballroom * Ghostigital, Casper Electronics @ Monkey Town * Sharon Van Etten, Picastro, Lewis & Clarke @ Zebulon * Answering Machine, [...]

Recommended Show: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 DEASTRO & MAX TUNDRA @ MERCURY LOUNGE 217 East Houston Street Manhattan, NY 10002 $12, 7:30PM The Deastro/Max Tundra tour is finally arriving in New York City! We got to see Deastro during CMJ, but Max Tundra's set is still totally new and unfamiliar here, so it should be a good, fun, and interesting night! Quintus @ Brooklyn Bowl Paul Metzger @ Cake Shop The xx @ Bowery Ballroom Ghostigital @ Monkey Town Marcellus Hall and The Hostages @ Littlefield Julianna [...]
Oooh, lookit, it's the XX, fresh from beguiling long lines of CMJ patrons and subsequently canceling shows due to exhaustion. That's all sorted out, apparently, and thus will pleasantly gloomy got... Continue reading "Tonight! The xx, Ghostface Killah, Sharon Van Etten, And A Coupla Those Nice Travis Boys" >

EAR FARM and Let 'Em In Studios are thrilled to present Do you EAR what I EAR?, a holiday album for the Association to Benefit Children . Featuring original and classic holiday songs from Tom Tom Club, Sean Bones, tUnE-yArDs, Julie Doiron, Sharon Van Etten, and more, this exclusive compilation will be available for digital download on EAR FARM starting on December 1st with a suggested minimum donation of $5.00. All of the proceeds from this project will go directly to the Association to Benefit Children, an outstanding New York-based service dedicated to permanently [...]

EAR FARM and Let 'Em In Studios are thrilled to present Do you EAR what I EAR?, a holiday album for the Association to Benefit Children . Featuring original and classic holiday songs from Tom Tom Club, Sean Bones, tUnE-yArDs, Julie Doiron, Sharon Van Etten, and more, this exclusive compilation will be available for digital download on EAR FARM starting on December 1st with a suggested minimum donation of $5.00. All of the proceeds from this project will go directly to the Association to Benefit Children, an outstanding New York-based service dedicated to permanently [...]

The clues started dropping last week, and today the slow and steady reveal continues with our official announcement: EAR FARM and Let 'Em In Studios are thrilled to present Do you EAR what I EAR? , a holiday album for the Association to Benefit Children . Featuring original and classic holiday songs from Tom Tom Club , Sean Bones , tUnE-yArDs , Julie Doiron , Sharon Van Etten , and more, this exclusive compilation will be available for digital download on EAR FARM's Store Page [...]
11 November, 2009 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Who: Sharon Van Etten , Picastro, Lewis & Clarke Where: Zebulon Show Info: 21+, 8:30pm, free Read: Band of the Week: Sharon Van Etten (interview)
Modeselektor @ Bowery Ballroom in January ( more by Zach Dilgard ) vs tonight in NYC * NY Comedy Festival * Jookabox @ Bruar Falls * Vijay Iyer Trio @ Jazz Standard * The Glorytellers, Ida @ Union Hall * Radical Sons, Your Nature @ Cake Shop * Tahiti 80 & Soulico @ Mercury Lounge [...]

Recommended Show: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009 DINOWALRUS @ SANTOS PARTY HOUSE DOWNSTAIRS 96 Lafayette Street Manhattan, NY 10013 $8, 7PM My first time seeing Dinowalrus was before this blog really got going, back in February. However, it was their CMJ showcases that really brought them to the forefront of buzz bands in my mind. They return to the downstairs of Santos Party House ( where we caught them during CMJ ) to play a show tonight. Jookabox @ Bruar Falls Radical Sons @ Cake Shop Double Dagger @ Maxwell's Brother Ali [...]

Welcome to the 27th podcast/download I'm co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE . We're really excited about this week's offering and hope you find some new stuff to grab your fancy. Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 27 A.A. Bondy - "Lovers' Waltz" / A.A. Bondy - "A Slow Parade" / Tom Waits - "Trampled Rose" / Kris Kristofferson - "Starlight and Stone" / Bonnie 'Prince Billy - "New Partner" / J. Tillman - "Though I Have Wronged You" / Lou Barlow [...]

Kevchino.com Presents . . . . Sharon Van Etten , Natureboy , Rey Villalobos Saturday, November 7th Union Pool DJ Scot Bowman of The Sky Report will be spinning between sets Reindeer Art show by Brad Nack in the lobby $10 Advance online and $12 at the door. 21+ TICKETS