Only A.C. Newman would star as a talk show guest in a music video for a song called “I’m Not Talking.” That’s because it’s never been Newman’s nature as a solo artist or New Pornographers frontman to open up as a lyricist, instead settling for nonsensical lyrics or impossibly cryptic messages. (For instance, who would ever thought on first listen that “It’s Only Divine Right” was about George W. Bush?) But by introducing autobiographical songs into his repertoire and dealing with the birth of his son and the death of [...]
The New Pornographers have always had a great sense of humor when it comes to making music videos, putting out some truly irreverent clips for songs like My Slow Descent Into Alcoholism , Use It and Moves . So it should come as no surprise that A.C. Newman , the indie-pop band's front man, would also go down that road when it came to making a clip for his latest solo album Shut Down the Streets - which was released back in October. In the video for the record's lead [...]
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A few of my favorite new releases this week, including the latest from AC Newman (of New Pornographers), Freelance Whales , and Tame Impala . As always, be sure to check out Largehearted Boy for new music. What are your favorite new releases this week? AC Newman// Shut Down the Streets [...]
An indie-rock veteran inches slightly closer to finding his own sound. Matador, 2012 8.6 / 10.0 Allan Carl shortened his name to A.C. Newman because he "liked the way [it] sounded" ( Prefix ), as I'm sure is the same reason for any uninteneded similarities between his [...]
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I know that through his association with The New Pornographers AC Newman often gets stuck in that middling ground between Neko Case and Dan Bejar , but his third solo effort, Shut Down the Streets , is a statement of sorts. It demonstrates his knack for writing incredible pop songs with lush arrangements, built for longevity in your record collection. "I'm Not Talking" threw me at first, opening with a few electronic flourishes before the guitar and the [...]
Wearing two hats -- inventive solo performer and frontman for Canada's indie darlings the New Pornographers -- A.C. Newman has proven to be a reliably unpredictable songwriter and pop visionary. But things get even bigger, darker, bolder and more personal on Shut Down The Streets (October 9, Matador), an album the comes after a period mixed with grief and elation via the death of his father and the birth of his son. It also reflects an embrace of the sheer power of a great pop song, whether addressing a heartthrob or a [...]
Además de su trabajo como líder y fundador de The New Pornographers, A.C. Newman ha venido labrando, desde 2004, una carrera como solista que verá su continuación el próximo 9 de octubre , cuando el músico edite su tercer larga duración en solitario con el título de Shut Down The Streets . De este álbum ya hemos tenido la oportunidad de escuchar "Encyclopedia Of Classic Takedowns" y "Not Talking"; sin embargo, ahora el músico y su disquera han decidido ofrecer el stream completo del disco, una [...]
Hace algunas semanas les dimos los primeros detalles de Shut Down the Streets , el nuevo álbum que A.C. Newman , líder de los New Pornographers, lanzará el próximo 9 de octubre a través de Matador Records. De este disco ya habíamos tenido oportunidad de escuchar el cadencioso folk de "Not Talking", primer tema de adelanto. Ahora, el músico y su disquera han estrenado otra de las melodías provenientes de este álbum, se trata de "Encyclopedia Of Classic Takedowns" , canción que además tiene un extra muy especial, pues en ella colabora su [...]
You know, I feel like I beat the world over the head today with some rock n' roll, so I figure we could close out the day with a little touch of perfect pop from our beloved AC Newman . The singer has teamed up with his New Pornos bandmate, Neko Case , combining for a mellow little pop ballad that's sure to give you a spritual lift as you try to wrap up the world's longest Friday. This track will be featured on Newman's upcoming record for [...]
A.C Newman of The New Pornographers has stepped out to release his third solo album this fall titled Shut Down The Streets . The first single and first track can be heard below and of course you can hear an appearance from Neko Case who always adds nice flavors to any song she appears on. The feel for the new album has been inspired by "classic ‘70s folk and pop songwriters ranging from Gerry Rafferty to “Daylight Katy”-period Gordon Lightfoot, Newman harnesses lush sonics and sweeping string and synth backgrounds". All of this is on display [...]
Mientras esperamos un posible nuevo trabajo de los New Pornographers , no está de más escuchar qué se tiene entre manos A.C Newman , vocalista y uno de los fundadores de la banda. Según leemos en Matador Records , publicará su tercer disco de estudio en solitario el próximo 9 de octubre. Se llamará Shut Down The Streets y contendrá diez temas, de los que podemos escuchar "I'm Not Talking". La nueva placa ha sido grabada en Woodstock (Nueva York) y cuenta con [...]
As frontman for Canada's alt-pop royalty New Pornographers, A.C. Newman is no stranger to a big melody lassoed to an even bigger production. Forthcoming third solo album Shut Down The Streets has been announced for an October 9 via Matador and lead track "I'm Not Talking" finds our favorite Porno-star (and new father) in a bright, retro-pop mood, a brass n' jangle 70's-styled ditty that would sound great pumping out of the dash speaker of your parents' Ford Falcon. [...]
I'm not going to lie to you; I think AC Newman is perhaps one of the best songwriters around. Sure, a lot of people agree, especially when you throw him with New Pornographers , but I feel like a lot of people overlook his solo efforts (sadly!). On October 9th Matador Records will be releasing AC's 3rd record, Shut Down the Streets , and hopefully you'll listen to this song below and realize just how awesome his songwriting is. Personally, his voice [...]
Stream: A.C. Newman- "I'm Not Talking" New Pornographers frontman/power pop wizard A.C. Newman has a solo new album on the way, which will followup his 2009 record Get Guilty . On his facebook page yesterday, Newman announced the new full length, which is called Shut Down The Streets , and shared a new track called "I'm Not Talking." Like all of Newman's best tracks, the single is an instantly lovable melodic gem with a great arrangement and nostalgic, relatable lyrics. I love the bleep-bloopy synth arpeggio that anchors this track, along with [...]
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