I'm sending you into the weekend with three artist I hope you'll enjoy: Elysian Fields For those who like: Low, Dresden Dolls An experimental duo out of NYC, the pair make very dramatic music. Elysian Fields' Myspace The Housewives For those who like: The Cribs, Maximo Park Some dang fine English guitar rock. The Housewives' Myspace Overspill Poets For those who like: Bob Mould, Ted Leo
So here we are at the weekend before the holiday season officially begins and everyone's schedule gets really busy, so get your music fixes in now. On Thursday night you can check out the final night of the Jenny Dee & The Deelinquints residency at the Lizard. It's also the first night of the International Pop Overthrow 4 night stint at Church. Night 1 of the IPO has The Buckners, The Doom Buggies and more. There are also 2 great free shows on Thursday, Lars Vegas is at the Alchemist and Sally O'Brien's has an impressive lineup. On Friday Thalia [...]
[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 [...]
Taco Bell's Feed the Beat promotion has had a stumble or two in the past--such as when famed vegetarian Ted Leo won without even entering. However, giving bands free food on the road is always a great promotion (and, for the record, Taco Bell DOES offer vegetarian options). The announced winners for 2009 are after the jump. Though I'm wondering if "Electronic Six" from the list of winners is supposed to be "Electric Six." Let's hope it's not a Ted Leo-ish flub! Winners of the 2009 Feed the [...]
photos by Liz Pelly Jeff the Brotherhood are currently on tour with Shonen Knife . Both band played Maxwell's on Saturday, November 15th with Girls At Dawn . One night later (last night) they played at Great Scott in Allston, MA. The pictures, and one video, in this post are from that show. The killer double bill hits NYC on Tuesday, Nov. 17th (tomorrow) at Brooklyn Bowl. Golden Triangle [...]
This Wednesday, November 18, the Middle East Upstairs will be the spot for a great line-up of rock 'n' roll. Cub Country is touring in support of their July release "Stretch That Skull Cover and Smile." This band Formed in 1999 as a side project for then Jets to Brazil bassist Jeremy Chatelain. Upon listening to this record, one could pick out the Jets to Brazil influence in the songwriting, but the weapons have changed – instead of distorted guitars and pounding drums, Cub Country [...]
A couple of quickies... The excellent site Music Ruined My Life has turned me on to this gentlemen named Frankie Turner . Sorta an angrier Billy Bragg / Ted Leo . I am quite impressed. See for yourself: We recorded again this weekend... a demonic, demented version of the old children's' staple "Old McDonald". And yes, it's for another movie... about a satanically possessed "speak and spell". I'll post it as soon [...]
We're stickin' and movin' with another round of lightning fast musical jabs. Check out what I haven't had time to properly give you: Ben Davis, Charge It Up! This third solo album from Davis hits stores on January 5th. It's a dose of warped power pop that should tide you over until the new Ted Leo album comes out. Ben Davis' Myspace Pick A Piper, Pick A Piper This is an EP from a band that
W ith Primavera Club (aka Primavera Sound 's little winter brother) less than a month away, I for one am getting mightily excited. I'm flying to Barcelona in a little under two weeks, (Eliza will follow a little later) and we'll be spending the holiday season there (at my mom's house), only returning home in early January. I've collected ten tracks that I'd like to see played over the five days of the festival.. 1. So Cow [...]
Welcome to my weekly roundup of inexpensive indie(ish) musical happenings in downtown Toronto, all for $10 or less. If I'm missing something you think I should list, or you have any comments, let me know. I star (*) shows that most interest me. Like this list? Join my Facebook group to get my weekly Toronto indie music listings. Subscribe to my podcast (or download the episodes) here , or through iTunes . The latest ones are here . [...]
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Joshua Gaylord's debut novel, Hummingbirds , caused Kirkus reviews to call him "an impressive new voice in American fiction," and I have to agree. Gaylord eloquently paints the relationships and interactions of his characters, both adult and teen, male and female, with rare and impressive insight into human character in this compelling story of an all-girls high school.. Library Journal wrote of the book: [...]
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Joshua Gaylord's debut novel, Hummingbirds , caused Kirkus reviews to call him "an impressive new voice in American fiction," and I have to agree. Gaylord eloquently paints the relationships and interactions of his characters, both adult and teen, male and female, with rare and impressive insight into human character in this compelling story of an all-girls high school.. Library Journal wrote of the book: [...]
So many great choices for Thursday. You could start at Toad for the early part of the night and see uke master Melvern Taylor. Afterwards there are many venues that have great line-ups. Gordon Gano, yup the guy from the Violent Femmes, and his his new band is at the Middle East with Sidewalk Driver and Mascara. Also on Thursday there's the Lovewhip cd release at Church or go to TTs for John Powhida International Airport, Logan 5 and the Runners, Weisstronauts and Mercy James (great local line-up!). On Friday, I'll Be at Precinct to see My Own Worst Enemy, [...]
As I suspected would happen, I forgot to turn off my alarm clock last night, and was jolted to life this morning with far less than the appropriate amount of sleep. The Boys Are Leaving Town began blasting through my room, and in my confused haze I came to realize just how much the song reminds me of Sometimes from My Bloody Valentine (listen to it here ); as a big fan of shoegazing, this pleased me a great deal. The Boys Are Leaving Town is the opening track to the Japandroids [...]
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing : your look back at the week in Punknews . I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week... The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories A Los [...]
"TV Casualty performs on Halloween night, 2009 at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, PA. Featuring Ted Leo from Ted Leo & The Pharmacists on vocals, Atom Goren of Atom & His Package on guitar, Andy Nelson of Paint It Black on Bass, Brian Sokel of Franklin and AM/FM on the other guitar and Chris Wilson of Ted Leo & The Pharmacists on drums, the show was performed as a benefit for the West Philadelphia Family Advocacy Group HERE . ." I love this.. love it, love it love... [...]
It is as if all the years of awkward teenage flirting and courtship prepared us well. I mean, we all saw this coming. Matador Records and True Panther Sounds , after a year of trying to make the public believe they were just friends, are now joined in label bliss. For any music lover, this is a match made in heaven. As Matablog reports, Matador Records has officially purchased True Panther Sounds (though TPS founder Dean Bien will remain be on board handling all of the label's daily duties). The courtship [...]
Streamable: Green Hell/Astro-Zombies/Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight?/Die, Die My Darling (youtube) by TV Casualty (A Misfits cover band consisting of Ted Leo and Chris Wilson from Ted Leo + The Pharmacists , Atom Goren of Atom & His Package , Andy Nelson of Paint It Black , Brian Sokel of Franklin and AM/FM ) props to p4k watch more of this performance... here Streamable: U Got The Look (youtube) [...]
Zowie, another great weekend of music with lots of choices. On Thursday, unfortunately the UK band, Heavy scheduled to play at Great Scotts has cancelled their tour so if you were planning on checking them out, sorry. But don't fret, there's an awesome show at the Lizard with Jenny Dee & the Deelinquints, the Rudds and Brett Rosenberg. Friday starts a big weekend for the Plough and Stars which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a plethora of bands playing and it's free! Friday night has Andrea Gillis , The Family Jewels and others at the Plough. If that's not [...]
Zowie, another great weekend of music with lots of choices. On Thursday, unfortunately the UK band, Heavy scheduled to play at Great Scotts has cancelled their tour so if you were planning on checking them out, sorry. But don't fret, there's an awesome show at the Lizard with Jenny Dee & the Deelinquints, the Rudds and Brett Rosenberg. Friday starts a big weekend for the Plough and Stars which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a plethora of bands playing and it's free! Friday night has Andrea Gillis , The Family Jewels and others at the Plough. If that's not [...]
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The Cribs - We Share The Same Skies
The Swell Season featuring Jason Segel - Nov 18, 2009
k-os - I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman
nekocasefallon
‘09 Been Kind
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
remixed: the beach boys, lady gaga, duck sauce, ellie goulding, shakira, la roux, madonna, & more!!!
