Tagged: bandreviews

Band Reviews: Demonspeed and Tvangeste

Nov 28, 2011, 8:27am Music @ Blogcritics.org

Two more bands are reviewed before I begin reviewing only the bands that follow me.

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Band Reviews: Krokmiten and Texas Hippie Coalition

Nov 22, 2011, 3:33pm Music @ Blogcritics.org

The first review in my series of bands who followed me on Twitter. A good start, I must say.

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LouFest Day Two: Band By Band Reviews

Aug 28, 2011, 11:07pm A to Z

Old Lights Noon| Blue Stage By Kelsey Whipple You can't just casually listen to Old Lights. You have to really listen. Buried beneath the charming stage banter and the neat, occasionally ador... Continue reading "LouFest Day Two: Band By Band Reviews" >

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LouFest Day One: Band By Band Reviews

Aug 27, 2011, 4:49pm A to Z

Jon Hardy & the Public Noon | Blue Stage By Kiernan Maletsky A St. Louis band kicked off year two of a very St. Louis festival, where fleur-de-lis greet your every turn and the early-comers we... Continue reading "LouFest Day One: Band By Band Reviews" >

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Batten Down the Hatches: Buried Beds Weathers Sophomore Storm with Second Studio Album

Jun 2, 2011, 1:48pm Radio Exile

When a group takes the risk of combining sound and vocal styling that initially seem to be polar opposites, it often threatens to make the compilation a "tale of two albums"-the best of songs and the worst of songs. However, on rare occasions, the risk pays off when the yin-yang concept gives the album added depth and diversity thematically and the unique and, at times, competing sounds complement each other in a way that elevates the album to new heights like Fleetwood Mac did with Rumors and Buried Beds does with their second studio album Tremble the [...]

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Video Hook-Up: The Donkeys – "Don't Know Who We Are"

May 3, 2011, 2:51pm Radio Exile

After a long, terrible Winter in NYC, I can't help but think about the West Coast. San Diego's The Donkeys drop their latest single for "Don't Know Who We Are" from their new album Born With Stripes . Not many bands can say that they've been recreated in piñata form. So, if you're looking for something rad to check out, the video, tunes and tourdates "after the jump" Don't Know Who We Are by [...]

• The Donkeys - Don't Know Who We Are
• The Donkeys - I Like The Way You Walk

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Artist:	The Donkeys
Title:	Don't Know Who We Are
Link Text:	The Donkeys - “Don’t Know Who We Are”
File Name:	dontknow.mp3
Genre:	Rock
Year:	2011

Artist:	The Donkeys
Title:	I Like The Way You Walk
Link Text:	The Donkeys - “I Like The Way You Walk”
File Name:	liketheway.mp3
Genre:	Rock
Year:	2011

Radiohead Release The King of Limbs, "Lotus Flower" Video

Feb 18, 2011, 12:49pm Radio Exile

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Video Hook-Up: a'tris – "Over and Over"

Feb 16, 2011, 2:02pm Radio Exile

All days are pretty great, but this week has started on a pretty good note. Monday night, the video that I directed for my friends in a'tris went live. It's called "Over and Over" and is part of their weekly music video and song project that will help the fans choose what material they will use on their next album. Thanks again to the a'tris team for the opportunity and please check out what we came up with "after the jump" [...]

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Anamanaguchi/Peeland er-Z/Starscream @ The Studio at Webster Hall (1/14/2011)

Jan 19, 2011, 9:21am Radio Exile

Last year, I saw Peelander-Z at Santos Party House and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. If there was a Grammy Category for Most Entertaining Live Act Peelander-Z would absolutely be a nominee. So when one of my favorite live bands were added to the bill performing alongside two of the best (if not the best) 8-Bit/chiptune bands out there, it became a must see show. Check out my review and pictures "after the jump" First up on [...]

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Video Hook-Up: Akron/Family – "So It Goes"

Jan 12, 2011, 12:57pm Radio Exile

Here's the latest video from the amazingly rad Akron/Family . The clip is for "So It Goes", the first single from Akron/Family's new album S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT , which will be available 2/8 in the U.S., and 3/14 in the U.K. This weekend in cities across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, fans are hosting listening parties for S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT free of charge. If you're in a city that's not hosting a listening party you can tune [...]

• Akron/Family - So It Goes

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Artist:	Akron/Family
Title:	So It Goes
Link Text:	Akron/Family - So It Goes
File Name:	soitgoes.mp3
Year:	2011

Learn How to "Discipline Your Hands" from Dearling Physique

Jan 7, 2011, 1:07pm Radio Exile

With their debut album, Deadeye Dealer , dropping on January 11th, Dearling Physique have pressed out a fresh and wonderful new video to hype it up, kids. The clip just went live today and will be receiving a special ol' release in Minneapolis' Apple store (Why Minny? It's the band's hometown) . Now, let's check out the video and some more rad stuff "after the jump" [...]

• Dearling Physique - Discipline Your Hands

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Artist:	Dearling Physique
Title:	Discipline Your Hands
Link Text:	Dearling Physique - Discipline Your Hands
File Name:	dearlingphysique-disciplineyou rhands.mp3
Bitrate:	256 kbps
Year:	2010

Video Hook-Up: jj – "Let Them"

Jan 4, 2011, 6:58pm Radio Exile

Today, a LOT later than a usual post, we're posting a rad video from our friends at Secretly Canadian (we heart you guys!) for jj. The band's new video, for "Let Them," "features the band in a rural Swedish church with Elin Kastlander at the pulpit with a message to the congregation concerning the haters." Cool clip. Check out the video and more "after the jump" [...]

• jj - Ecstacy
• jj - Let Go

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Artist:	jj
Title:	Ecstacy
Link Text:	jj - Ecstasy
File Name:	ecstasy.mp3
Year:	2009

Artist:	jj
Title:	Let Go
Link Text:	jj - Let Go
File Name:	letgo.mp3
Year:	2010

New Numbers Heading to Vacationland

Dec 21, 2010, 4:12pm Radio Exile

New Numbers , ex-Jealous Girlfriends singer/guitarist Josh Abbott and drummer Mike Fadem, will be releasing their debut LP, Vacationland , physically via the band's own label Musiques Primitives and iTunes on March 8, 2011. A 12-inch pressing on high quality 180 gram vinyl will be available through These Are Not Records. Check out the press release and more "after the jump" The self-funded, self-recorded album builds on the songs Abbott penned for the band's inaugural EP, Islands , and features [...]

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Video Hook-Up: Keegan DeWitt (feat. Isaaca Byrd) – "Reluctance"

Dec 14, 2010, 1:57pm Radio Exile

Today's rad video comes to us from the awesomeness that is Keegan DeWitt (seriously, listen to this song and tell me these cats aren't awesome.) This clip, recorded quickly during a photoshoot for the artwork of DeWitt's release (out now on Theory 8 Records). "Reluctance" is the b-side on the Limited Edition 73 which you can stream in its entirety at Spinner . This song haunts listeners with its stunning simplicity and a honest-to-goodness gorgeous performance. The lyrics are great, but it's the [...]

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Braids bring "Textural groove-based aggressive pop" to NYC

Nov 29, 2010, 12:49pm Radio Exile

Braids from Montreal once jokingly described their sound as "Textural groove-based aggressive pop" and has been compared to bands like Animal Collective & Caribou . But Braids brings to the table a fresh yet familiar sound of dreamy, shoegazy pop-driven soundscapes. While it's difficult to put a label on their sound, Braids was on many a must-see list during the 2010 CMJ festival. Fresh off their performance at M For Montreal the band is back playing a 3 night run in NYC beginning tonight (11/29) where they headline Mercury Lounge; then play two sold [...]

• Braids - Lemonade

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Artist:	Braids
Title:	Lemonade
Link Text:	Braids - Lemonade
File Name:	Braids_Lemonade.mp3
Bitrate:	160 kbps

Head Up "Blurry Blue Mountain" With Giant Sand

Nov 23, 2010, 11:01am Radio Exile

With "Gobble Day" coming this week, there's a ton of great music to be thankful for. Today, Giant Sand , whose Valley Of Rain has reached its 25th anniversary this year, are releasing their latest album, Blurry Blue Mountain today on Fire Record. The new record sounds incredible, but you should definitely check some tunes out first. Get a glimpse at the new material "after the jump" [mp3] Giant Sand - "Ride The Rail" [...]

• Giant Sand - Fields Of Green
• Giant Sand - Ride The Rail

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Artist:	Giant Sand
Title:	Fields Of Green
Link Text:	Giant Sand - Fields Of Green
File Name:	giantsand_fieldsofgreen.mp3
Bitrate:	124 kbps
Year:	2010

Artist:	Giant Sand
Title:	Ride The Rail
Link Text:	Giant Sand - Ride The Rail
File Name:	giantsand_ridetherail.mp3
Bitrate:	124 kbps
Year:	2010

Soundgarden Rocked the Eff Out of Conan

Nov 11, 2010, 10:22am Radio Exile

Soundgarden, who reunited this year after a 12-year break, were the musical guests on Conan O'Brien's new show on TBS Tuesday night. I forgot to mention it yesterday, but we're here now, right? The performance is of their live performance of "Black Rain," a single from their new album, Telephantasm . I guess I am getting old enough to be nostalgic, eh? After the jump, check out a web-only video of them playing another song, "Hunted Down," which did not air during the Conan broadcast. [...]

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Video Hook-Up: Oars – "Karats"

Nov 10, 2010, 3:41pm Radio Exile

Brand new, super rad video for Oars ' new single, "Karats". Friggin' ingenius. Check out the clip and more "after the jump" [mp3] Oars - "Karats" "In the spring of 2008, the unassuming duo Oars (David Bratton and Earl Muehlenbach) began an intensive six months of recording, song crafting and experi mentation in a closet-sized Greenpoint studio across the street from a fish-smoking plant. Relying [...]

• Oars - Karats

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Artist:	Oars
Title:	Karats
Link Text:	Oars - Karats
File Name:	oars-karats1.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Year:	2008

Video Hook-Up: Exit Clov – "MK Ultra"

Nov 9, 2010, 9:25am Radio Exile

Exit Clov are a Washington, D.C.-based indie pop quintet that rock like 90s grunge outfit L7 but whose pop sensibilities lean more toward one of the best Japanese acts from the same timeframe, Shonen Knife . Their sound? How about a bucket of Pop Rocks laced with Coke (not the kind that you'd find at Studio 54) . Also, they're just plain fun. Check out the clip for their video "MK Ultra" "after the jump" [...]

• Exit Clov - District Menagerie

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Artist:	Exit Clov
Title:	District Menagerie
Link Text:	Exit Clov - District Menagerie
File Name:	03-District-Menagerie.mp3
Bitrate:	160 kbps

White Lies Announce US Tour Dates and Album Details

Nov 8, 2010, 5:49pm Radio Exile

London's White Lies recently announced that their new album will be called Ritual and that it will be released on Jan. 17, 2011. The long-awaited follow-up to 20092s No. 1 album To Lose My Life... has been produced by former Depeche Mode colaborator Alan Moulder in London and will be available in a 7-inch single box set as well as vinyl and CD editions. The band have also announced their first set of stateside dates to kick off the New Year. The 4 city run in support of their sophomore release, [...]

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