Hope you enjoyed the Halloween episodes! They were a bit more fun to make than the usual weekly episodes, though also a bit more work. I think I doubled my lifetime whispering by doing the "voices"for those. Our two-year-old, Sydney, helped me do this one. (artist - song - album + purchase link :: extra info) Shonen Knife - Super Group - Super Group U.S.E. - K.I.S.S.I.N.G. - L.O.V.E.W.O.R.L.D. [...]
Shoot The Player is run by a Sydney duo who shoot videos of (mostly) local Aussie acts performing in various areas around the city. Artists include Dead Letter Chorus, An Horse, Sarah Blasko, Kaki King, Port O'Brien, Vivian Girls, Andrew Bird, Amanda Palmer and more. It's a fantastic site, and the films they make are high quality snapshots of artists performing in a casual setting, giving them a really personal feel. The above Shoot The Player video is Ben Lee performing his version of MGMT's 'Kids' in Rushcutter's Bay Park, Sydney. Don't expect to hear anything [...]
I grew up playing Mario Kart, and really loved the game despite the fact that I was absolutely horrible at it. My strategy was to be so bad that I would distract my opponents, and then sneak attack a banana peel, but that never seemed to work out too well for me. I once slipped on my own peel which I didn't even know was possible... Mario and I have parted ways over the years (on good terms), but there are some really good Mario songs out there that still keep us close. My favorite is called the [...]
We are giving away 5 PAIRS OF TICKETS to see Jonathan Tyler and The Northern Lights w/ Screen Porch Door at Buster's this Wednesday, 11/4. Comment below with the best (or worst) Halloween costume you saw on Saturday. I'll announce the winners Tuesday night. Here are the details for the show... Billiards open at 7pm Doors open at 7pm, Show at 8pm Show is 18+ Tickets $10 Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights [...]
hatten wir neulich noch frohlockt, dass ein neues agnes kain album erscheint, jubilieren wir angesichts der tatsache, dass nun endlich the ballets zweitling erscheinen wird. schon im oktober 2007 machten wir auf "bear life" und eine mögliche tracklist aufmerksam. und als wir die band im januar auf der candy club party trafen , versprach uns greg goldberg ein exemplar. welches ich ohne zu zögern einfordern werde. denn diese art von musik sollte niemand verpassen. sie weitet die arterien und lässt nach atem ringen vor lauter sauerstoff! pop, electro und die weichspülernote einer [...]
Back in early 2008, Marco Benevento set-up a Thursday night residency at Sullivan Hall that featured a series of killer combos and collaborations including: Andrew Barr, Billy Martin, Bobby Previte, Brad Barr, DJ Olive, G. Calvin Weston, Reed Mathis, Joe Russo, John Ellis, Kaki King, Marc Friedman, Skerik, Stanton Moore, and Steven Bernstein. Shine A Light Productions captured it all on film and just recently completed a DVD of the events entitled "Marco Benevento (& Friends): Live In NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency." Here's a little video teaser they put together for the [...]
der (das) blog war nie als selbstreferentielle geschichte angelegt. im gegenteil ging und geht es um die musik anderer. insofern blieb der blogmacher außen vor. außer, abseits der natürlichen beeinflussung durch vorlieben, sozialisation usw., außer es ging um einen ganz persönlichen blick auf die dinge. in der rubrik " in fester hand " wurden so besonders wichtige alben zum thema gemacht. und nun soll es darum gehen, hinter die oder vielmehr in die kulissen jener musikaffinicados zu schauen, die hier worten beine machen und musikalische kunde verbreiten, aber auch jener, die mitlesen und durch kommentare beiträge für austausch und [...]
I forgot all about these guys. I heard their Fort Music EP a while back and just checked back on them and their debut album is out now! It's called King of Rosa , and like their EP, it's nothing revolutionary, just a bunch of solid alt-rock tunes. Easy listening and tour dates over at MySpace . Related posts: The Mountain Goats & Kaki King Team For New EP John Darnielle of the Goats has not one, but... B.B. King [...]
Kaki King plays Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on December 12th. Tickets go on American Express pre-sale on Wednesday at noon, and then on general sale Friday at the same time. Someone set Kaki's song "I think She Knows" to a Disney-themed "Femmeslash". Confused? Check out the video below... Continue reading "Esmeralda hearts Cinderella, Kaki King playing MHOW" at BrooklynVegan.com
È il mio velato gnosticismo a convincermi di non essere un Theotokos (ossia un Perfetto ) e che neanche dopo una catarsi purificatrice riuscirei a reincarnarmi in un altro tale. Si è proprio così! Magari fosse possibile diventare un musicista di Portland ed essere così invitato a queste mega jams che, aldilà del campanile, sembrano ormai essere divenute un must della scena indie americana? Sempre l'Oregon dunque a proseguire nel solco già tracciato anni orsono. Questa volta il musicista è Brent Andrew Knopf , il terzo Menomena , per intenderci. Ramona Falls è [...]
Performing music with roots in Americana, containing deep intertwining layers of melody, rhythm and time reminiscent of Eastern Europe, Oso is creating rock music that's moving beyond the boundaries of genre. Described as 'technical folk' and 'math-rock world music', Oso makes music that blends the intensity of sweeping compositions with the intimacy of heart-felt vocals. With 'a circus-like sense of theater', Oso's performances connect with people due to the sheer energy and emotion of the experience, reaching music lovers of all cultures and ages. As often as they [...]
Very sadly, it's starting to get colder here in CT, and my blogmates in NY and MN aren't faring much better I suspect.. Fall makes me think of a lot of songs, and being back at school in particular brings up a lot of particular genres. This is a mix of songs that were on repeat last fall and songs that have been on repeat so far this fall. Animal Collective — College Amazon / iTunes Kaki King — Montreal Amazon [...]
i'm not one of these people that reads great significance into dates like today's, but that doesn't mean i don't get a small thrill from it. plus it makes for a convenient mixtape title. i've been listening to lots of britpop lately for some reason, perhaps i'm homesick/nostaligic. but i've steered clear of that for this - if you like that kind of thing then you've probably got it, right? as usual, this is a pretty random mix of current listens, old & new... ::: years of rice and salt - plankton ::: the cravats - [...]
update september ***** 1. scott matthew – there is an ocean that divides… ****1/2 2. the felice brothers – yonder is the clock 3. bill callahan - sometimes i wish we were an eagle **** - ****1/2 4. alasdair roberts – spoils 5. laura gibson – beasts of seasons 6. alela diane – to be still **** 7. magnolia electric co. - josephine 8. vetiver – tight knit 9. charlie parr – roustabout 10. bonnie prince [...]
Black Dice when they opened for Animal Collective ( more by Tim Griffin ) today in NYC * DANCE * Mitch Easter @ Maxwell's * N.A.S.A @ Bowery Ballroom * Wicked Awesomes @ Cake Shop * Kaki King @ Galapagos Art Space * Juana Molina, Lia Ices & Jetty Rae @ MHOW * Alasdair Roberts & Bert Jansch @ [...]
Today's Mix/Cover/Live + MP3 Roundup includes A Place to Bury Strangers , Kaki King, Band of Skulls, Gentle Friendly & Nada Surf. Remix MP3: A Place to Bury Strangers - I Know I'll See You (The Clapp Remix) Cover MP3: Kaki King - Love Stoned (Justin Timberlake Cover) Live [...]
I have to admit: I knew very little about Kaki King before I heard about this project. I knew that she was a classical guitar virtuoso, that one of my best friends in this entire world is mildly obsessed with her and, vaguely, I'm pretty sure I knew about her sexual proclivities, which is neither here nor there. However, when PopWreckoning's very own Reni Papananias told me that she was working on a piece for Kaki's Guitar Art project, I was forced to do my homework... mostly because Reni and I are [...]
Grace Potter @ the 2009 Clearwater Festival ( more by Chris La Putt ) Kaki King @ Stuytown Oval in July ( more by Tim Griffin ) Casiokids @ the Cameo in 2008 ( more by Ryan Muir ) tonight in NYC * DANCE * The Drums @ Don Hill's * Awesome New Republic @ Pianos [...]
Kid Rock is playing the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function benefit at Terminal 5 on September 2nd. It's the show the Beastie Boys played last year . $100 tickets are currently on AmEx presale and go on general sale Saturday at noon. Get well soon MCA . Insound are celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a show at Brooklyn Bowl . The August 27th party will feature sets by Cymbals Eat Guitars, These [...]
Recommended Show: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009 CASIOKIDS, THE WAVE PICTURES, & SLOW CLUB @ SOUTH STREET SEAPORT Pier 17 Manhattan, NY 10038 FREE, 6:00PM Remember how we told you about that 10th Anniversary celebration of Moshi Moshi ? Well, it's happening in NYC tonight at the Seaport and all three bands (Casiokids, The Wave Pictures, and Slow Club) will be there. It kicks off at 6PM and it's totally free. The Drums @ Don Hill's Jupiter One @ Maxwell's Kaki King @ Littlefield Adventure @ Market Hotel Free Energy @ [...]
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
WKND PLYLST!! This has nothing to do with NEW MOON!
Bobby B's Top 50 Albums Of The Decade (#25-21)
new music from vampire weekend – cousins + music video
