Sleepy Sun - "New Age" Sleepy Sun's 2009 debut, Embrace , is finally picking up the traction it deserves. The San Francisco natives play hazey, psych-rock tunes that fans of Deerhunter should check out. If you like the sound, then be sure to check out their performance for the Bay Bridged series "New, Improved, Live" over here . Gorillaz - "Stylo" [f. Bobby Womack & [...]
As the decade comes to close, the album as a medium seems to be disintegrating rapidly. To that end, 2009 will likely be remembered as a year with few classic albums. But cheer up, there’s a shining light at the end of this dark tunnel. No, we haven’t figured out a way to end the economic depression or bring Michael Jackson back to life. We’ve done something even better - we've assembled our staff to determine the best albums of 2009. Although there were few superstars, there was plenty of excellent music worth celebrating - and [...]
"In the Know" is a recurring series on Stranger Dance that features the latest and greatest MP3s circling the web. If you think you've got a tip we should know about email Peter . His Clancyness - "Misinterpret My Words" Until a couple of days ago I had never heard of His Clancyness . I'm not sure why because "Misinterpret My Words" is easily one of the best tunes I've heard [...]
Beach House - "Norway" "Norway" is the first taste we get of Beach House's upcoming LP, Teen Dream . Due out January 26th, anticipation is high for the Baltimore-based band who joined the Sub Pop roster after 2008's Devotion was met with high praise from critics. In fact, we gave it the #12 spot on our list of 2008's top 15 albums , so you can count us amongst those with high expectations...
Beck's Record Club is nothing new at this point. Previous guests have included MGMT, Devendra Banhart, Nigel Goodrich and many others. For the club's latest effort, Beck brings together Wilco and Feist to cover Skip Spence's album, Oar . Check out the video of "Little Hands" below. Record Club: Skip Spence "Little Hands" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo .
Atlas Sound - "Doctor" (Five Discs Cover) Atlas Sound - "The Screens" Bradford Cox (of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound ) is one of the hardest working musicians in the biz. Just when you think he might take a rest, he hits us with a virtual 73 that features a cover of Five Discs' "Doctor" plus an original tune called "The Screens." The two tracks fall under his solo project, [...]
The "In the Know" series features the latest and greatest MP3s circling the web. If you think you've got a tip we should know about email us at vaguepanther(at)strangerdance. com. Field Music - "Measure" After surviving rumors of a split-up, Field Music has confirmed plans to release a 20-track album in the earlier part of 2010. Our first listen is the title track, "Measure," which features some nice string work [...]
Listen to Devendra Banhart's new album, What Will We Be , right here, right now. Thanks goes out yet again to the good people at imeem . What Will We Be
The world of Phish has, and always will be, centered around the live experience. Simply a means to an end, the band’s studio efforts provide little more in the eyes of their fans than an expanded live arsenal. In a recent interview Phish keyboardist Page McConnell was presented with this observation, to which he replied, "It's interesting… when we’re in the studio making a record, I already know that most of the fans aren’t going to think much of it. So many albums we've released have come out, and the hardcore fanbase doesn’t really embrace it." [...]
Whenever the moon is just right, the Vague Panther picks his favorite MP3s from the web to bring you the "In the Know" series. If you've got a tip that might pique his interest email him at vaguepanther(at)strangerdance. com. Y La Bamba - "Fasting in San Francisco" Portland's Y La Bamba pairs an experimental folk sound with the stunning vocals of lead singer, Luz Elena. Their 2008 album, Alida [...]
The trailer for John Hillcoat's adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road , looks absolutely terrifying - and when you're making a film about a post-apocalyptic world that's a good thing. Of course, Hillcoat had some oracular assistance from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis . Check out the title theme below.
Whenever the moon is just right, the Vague Panther picks his favorite MP3s from the web to bring you the "In the Know" series. If you've got a tip that might pique his interest email him at vaguepanther(at)strangerdance. com. Nirvana - "Scoff" (Live at Pine Street Theater) On November 3rd Sub Pop will release a 20th Anniversary Edition of Nirvana's Bleach complete with a remastered recording of a [...]
How about this for a release? A countdown clock on Vampire Weekend's site hit zero and "Horchata" was unleashed upon unsuspecting fans (ok, so maybe they knew it was coming). The track is the first we've heard of the highly anticipated Contra , due out January 12th, 2010. The band has also announced tour dates in Canada, Paris, London and, of course, California. VW's Tour Dates: 10-06 Montreal, Quebec - Le National 10-08 Toronto, Ontario - Horseshoe Tavern 10-15 [...]
How about this for a release? A countdown clock on Vampire Weekend's site hit zero and "Horchata" was unleashed upon unsuspecting fans (ok, so maybe they knew it was coming). The track is the first we've heard of the highly anticipated Contra , due out January 12th, 2010. The band has also announced tour dates in Canada, Paris, London and, of course, California. VW's Tour Dates: 10-06 Montreal, Quebec - Le National 10-08 Toronto, Ontario - [...]
A cult, psychedelic television show for kids (and hipsters) gets MGMT to rock out with a song called "Art is Everywhere!?" Yes, it is true and it is AWESOME. And what's more, Yo Gabba Gabba plans on releasing a compilation album featuring The Shins , Of Montreal , The Roots and others on October 20 (unfortunately MGMT's track is not listed). The late-night pothead demographic must be beside themselves with [...]
You gotta love you some imeem , right? Listen to Karen O's soundtrack for Spike Jonze's upcoming film, Where the Wild Things Are (October 16th), below. Highly recommended if you're having a bad day and don't mind kid choruses... [...]
Most of the time when you hear the word "remix" it's accompanied by a face-palm or two . But hear me out on this one - I'm seriously debating if Devendra Banhart's remix of Phoenix's track, "Rome," is better than the original. Weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section... MP3s: Phoenix - "Rome" (Neighbours with Devendra Banhart Remix) Phoenix - "Rome"
For a limited time, the folks at Antenna Farm Records are offering up a free digital download of Euphoria Is All We Know . This release celebrates the local label's history by featuring songs from the (mostly) Bay Area-based artists that have graced Antenna Farm's roster since 2003, including Papercuts , the Botticellis , Bart Davenport , and Casiotone for the Painfully Alone . More information, tracklist, and MP3 after the jump. The title of this compilation (presumably) comes from the opening lyric [...]
San Francisco's Indian summer is perfect timing for Girls debut, Album . Why? Well, our city’s definitely still got the taste of summer in our mouths, but let’s face it, San Francisco – like the flings in Girls' lyrics those good times are nearly over, and the bittersweet taste as Fall is upon us. Album covers all the bases and savors the best parts of this season in twelve tracks – telling tales of heartbreak and past romance with a sound reminiscent of the melancholic and frustrating [...]
It seems like not a week goes by without some sort of Radiohead news. But, hey, who's complaining? "The Hollow Earth" is the b-side of Thom Yorke's brand new single, "Feeling Pulled Apart by Horses." Take a listen below (not an official video) and order the 123 on Radiohead's official website .
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