Frank Yang I don't think Toronto necessarily has an international reputation as a destination for expatriate pop geniuses, but apparently Canadian women hold a certain appeal for them. Joe Pernice of Pernice Brothers has been up here for the better part of eight years while Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub moved to Kitchener a couple years ago - both on account of their Canadian wives - and on Friday night, they were on stage together at The Dakota Tavern for a low-key show together. It had been advertised as a Joe Pernice [...]
It ain't easy being Greenland. I can remember exactly where I was when I first caught the travel bug. It was 1993, and I was going to Bermuda for a three-day People magazine off-site. It was the first time I'd ever traveled outside of the United States, and as I applied to have a passport quickly issued to me a few weeks before my departure, I wondered what had taken me so long. One night after dinner as I stood on the terrace staring at the Atlantic Ocean [...]
La organización de Coachella , uno de los principales festivales de música en la actualidad, dio a conocer el lineup para la edición de este año, que por primera vez tendrá lugar en dos fines de semana consecutivos, de 13 al 15 y del 20 al 22 de abril, con la curiosidad de que en la segunda se repetirán los artistas en los mismos días que la primera. "Psst... hagan correr la bola" ( pass it on ), fue el mensaje que acompañó a [...]
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Nuevo sábado de recomendaciones y venimos muy bien con canciones que realmente te levantarán el ánimo. Un poco de música alternativa con Beirut, algunos de los mejores beats actuales de la música electrónica junto a Flight Facilities, un soul único con una de las mujeres más sexys de la música actual con Cat Power y mucho más. No puedes no darle play . "Nantes", Beirut Beirut es de esas bandas alternativas pero de verdad. Su música no se puede clasificar dentro de [...]
This Christmas week we are counting down our top 50 albums of 2009 taken from the personal lists of 35 of the State writers and photographers. No doubt, there will be tears, spilled milk, outcry, acceptance and surprises along the way. We hope you find something you overlooked in the course of the year. Our 40 to 31 list sees the first and last appearance of a compilation, a revered indie rapper, an experimental English shape-shifting popster, Africa's best Western-influenced band, an R&B legend, a "bored" US scuzzy-rocker and a forward-looking retro dance album. Albums of 2009: [...]
I'm not terribly awake, nor terribly lucid right now, but it was a pretty lovely evening that has ended with some cooling rain. Here is a rainy night mix inspired by tonight... [mp3] Jesus And Mary Chain - Happy When It Rains [mp3] Broken Social Scene - Swimmers [mp3] Cat Power - Metal ...
Domingo 28.06.2009 Radio Duna 89.7 23:00 hrs. En esta edición, Boris Orellana y nuestro colaborador Tote Valenzuela dedicarán un segmento del programa a un mini especial de Dark Was The Night (4AD), el compilado que reúne a bandas y solistas de alto calibre como Arcade Fire, Cat Power, Blonde Redhead, Beirut y Yo La Tengo, entre otros. Además, repasaremos las novedades de: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (Warp) Harlem Shakes - Technicolor [...]
This rather amazing 31 track compilation is a must-have for anyone interested in any of the featured artists not because they feature but because the standard of songwriting is so high that it exceeds most other charity compilations (AIDS charity Red Hot - A good cause too right?). All and sundry culled from North American alternative and indie music is present including: The National, Feist, Grizzly Bear, Sufjan, The Books, Yeasayer, My Brightest Diamond, Iron and Wine, Spoon, Arcade Fire, Dirty Projectors, David Byrne, Bon Iver, Beirut, Cat Power, Kevin Drew and on and on.. Ridiculous line-up. The album is [...]
One of the oldest traditions around these here parts is the All Things Go Valentine's Day Mixtape, or the mixtapes in general, which haven't been featured here since last year's third installment of the Cannabliss Mixtape. I thought I'd return with, in my opinion, the most carefully crafted and entertaining mixtape to date. Ladies and gents, your 2009 edition, the All Things Go Valentine's Day Mixtape Volume IV. Norman Blake kicks off the love-fest with his unbearably sweet version of one of the all-time classics, "You Are My Sunshine", featured originally on the O' Brother Where Art [...]
So by now most have heard of this AIDS compilation that has everyone and their brother on it. Not sure if we have ever seen such a great combination of artists for a compilation. Have a look below at the track list if you haven't already. Sufjan's ten minute trip fest? Bon Iver singing falsetto over electric guitar? Ben Gibbard with Feist? Dirty Projectors with David Byrne? Grizzly Bear and Feist? There are some interesting match-ups and from what we have heard of the album so far, the artists aren't just treating this like some small charity deal, [...]
Además de ayudar a los más necesitados, los discos para caridad tienen otra ventaja: que los artistas involucrados están más abiertos a realizar colaboraciones o nuevas grabaciones para ayudar a la causa. Éste es el caso de Dark Was the Night , un disco a beneficio de la Red Hot Organization , caridad dedicada a reunir fondos para crear conciencia sobre el VIH y el SIDA y que este año celebra su 20 aniversario. El álbum fue producido por Aaron y Bryce Desner de la [...]
A specially recorded compilation with a ridiculously good indie cast entitled Dark is The Night produced by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National will be released on 4AD on the February 16th (Worldwide) and 17th (North America) 2009. A total of thirty-two exclusive tracks have been recorded for the compilation, which will be available as a double cd, triple vinyl and download album, with profits benefitting the Red Hot Organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Red Hot was founded on the premise that even [...]
This is a mix I made for Jay called "Finally" to introduce him to some new kickass mewzik while he drove back to his school from mine. Apparently, it's immensely depressing. Also, I apologize, for there are a lot of repeats here-things I've previously loved or posted on my blog. I think you'll find a few new treasures, though. And if you've never read my blog before, all the better. By the way, I've got a new mix headed your way super-soon, so keep lookin'. [...]
Today is March 4 or 3/4 (as we write in America). I like keeping time and, though rock and pop is mostly in 4/4, I like 3/4 and 6/8 as well. For those who are a little confused. Basically, most music has stressed notes at regular intervals and a stronger stress on one of those. If the strong stress is every three notes, it's (probably) in 3/4. This is what waltzes are in. The 6/8 time signature is related. It is sort of like two 3/4 bars put together, but has one note that's stressed [...]
Tough start to the week, but it wraps up nicely! Monday: Cat Power @ Hiro Ballroom 7pm $25 By the time you read this the show will already be sold out. What would you expect from one of the most reverred women in indie rock today? She sold out a show on the day of the Super Bowl, of course she would sell out a Monday show when I couldn't find a single other show to recommend to you good people! You should have acted on this as soon as Brooklyn Vegan posted the info! [...]
ניסיתי להתחמק מהפוסט הזה בכל דרך אפשרית, אבל הנה, בדקה התשעים, רשימת שירי השנה שלי, 2006. כל השירים המומלצים אגב, ניתנים להורדה. בנוסף, חלק מהשירים הנוספים גם ניתנים. חפשו את הלינקים. The Shins - Phantom Limb ובכן, קצת מוזר לי להודות, אבל השיר שהכי אהבתי השנה לקוח מתוך אלבום שבכלל ייצא ב-2007. הרבה מילים כבר נשפכו עליו , אבל לסיכום העניין: יפה, מרגש וסוחף. Justin Timberlake - My Love ובכיוון יותר פופי, השיר שהכי גרם לי לזוז כמו [...]
This week I will be using my mix to complete my 2006 year end lists. The theme for the mix is Best Songs of '06 and the mix features what I consider the 25 best songs of the year from 25 to 1! Hope you somewhat agree with my selections, if you hate them, love them, or think I missed something let me know in the comments! Enjoy the mix, have fun this weekend, see you next year!!! 25. The Flaming Lips - "Free Radicals" 24. Swan Lake - "All Fires" 23. [...]
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