Trumpet player Hugh Masekela made all sorts of important inroads with jazz in the 1960s and 70s, perhaps most importantly by fusing the rhythms and polyphonic voices of South African music with American jazz. He also helped blur the line between jazz and pop music with a few rock and roll crossovers, including a solo on the Byrds' hit "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" as well as appearances on Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints album and Graceland tour. Try out this number from Grrr , and if you dig, [...]
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When I think Bishop Allen [ MySpace ], I have to admit I usually don't think dancing go-go girls, but after this video, I might. The latest video from Grrr... , "True or False", features the lead vocals of Darbie Nowatka Rice and if the black and white clip doesn't make you think of a kinder and gentler time (ironically during the Cold War), then you have either no soul or no taste of history. Also, you probably hated Rohan and Martin's Laugh-In which I find troubling. I really do like [...]
Los chicos de Bishop Allen acaban de presentar el vídeo del más reciente sencillo de su álbum Grrr... , editado el pasado marzo a través de Dead Oceans . La canción se llama "True or false" y el vídeo que la acompaña fue dirigido por Randy Bell, quien decidió recrear para este tema una especie de programa de televisión musical sesentero, con bailarinas y público incluido. Nada del otro mundo pero la canción está linda y al escucharla definitivamente dan ganas de mover los pies. [...]
So, we just found out that our good buddies in Bishop Allen [ MySpace ] are returning to the road soon in support of their latest album Grrr... , which I find oddly amazing. I just can't get over how much I like this band. Rumor has it that the trio plan to preview new songs on this jaunt and maybe even some magic tricks. Seriously, it was mentioned that they might do magic (probably in jest, but I want to cause a furor when they don't!) Check [...]
by kevin diamond "This is either an auspicious beginning or an inauspicious beginning" explained singer Justin Rice. Bishop Allen had just finished their first song, and the bass amp was engulfed in flames. "I'm gonna go with inauspicious." It was a memorable start to a show that was at times energetic and at other times lagged, yet ended with a bang. It was especially apropos for a band that sings about signs and signals, and who penned a tune called "Same Fire." What it really showcased, however, was [...]
Not being happy after listening to this song is like eating ice cream with a frown, it's not possible. This quirky Bishop Allen song is from the Brooklynites third full length album Grrr . I heard one review say this album was full of cuteness and while the word cute is not in vocabulary I would say it's an accurate description, which is why I can only listen to one or two songs at a time without feeling like I'm watching a Sesame Street marathon. The production however is quite mature and creative, the same goes for the lyrical [...]
NEW RELEASE TO FREE YOUR MOOD: Spring had officially arrived on the calendar...not that you could tell by the recent spate of winter weather here in Boston. However, crap weather aside, March has thankfully brought us Grrr... , the newest album from New York's Bishop Allen . The Brooklyn-based outfit has followed up their 2007 LP The Broken String with another collection of indie-pop guaranteed to brighten these raw, cloudy days. [...]
a hammer hit the nail with great sympathy Bishop Allen - The Ancient Commonsense of Things Bishop Allen plays the kind of music that everyone can enjoy: upbeat, poppy, and infectious. They came on the scene with their 2006 EP project in which they released a 4 song EP each month of that year. 2007 saw the release of The Broken String , a near perfect pop gem that clearly benefited from a busy 2006. If 12 EPs is [...]
[mp3] Bishop Allen: "Dimmer" Bishop Allen: "The Ancient Commonsense Of Things" [Contributing writer Deanna McLafferty reviews Bishop Allen 's latest album, Grrr... ] Last year, Bishop Allen made a cameo in the indie-love story Nick and Norah's [...]
It has been about a month or so since Justin from Bishop Allen [Myspace] hit us up to give us some new tracks from their latest full-length, Grrr..., which is out today. As a big fan o'... [[Visit RadioExile.com for great news, interviews, reviews and more, all in the name of awesome (or something like that)!]]
by kevin diamond Bishop Allen , one of the only bands around carrying the torch for the late 70's power pop tradition we all love, is releasing their new album, playfully titled Grrr... , on March 10th. I've been a fan of these guys since their EP Project, where they recorded an album a month for an entire year. The output was impressive, impeccable, and much of the best songs wound up on their fantastic second album The Broken String . Their new album is just as catchy, [...]
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Completamente random per voi, il nuovo album dei Bishop Allen, quei matti che agli esordi facevano una canzone al mese o giù di lì. L'album si chiama Grrr , e le canzoni sono state scelte in maniera del tutto casuale per non prendermi alcuna responsabilità. Bishop Allen > Dirt On Your New Shoes Bishop Allen > True Or False myspace
Brooklyn-based band, Bishop Allen [Myspace] are currently preparing to release their upcoming record, Grrr..., which drops March 10th on Dead Oceans. While we came off critical in our previous review [The Broken String Review], I loved BA because I love indie pop and I think that Justin Rice and Christian Rudder get the concept [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Brooklyn-based band, Bishop Allen [Myspace] are currently preparing to release their upcoming record, Grrr..., which drops March 10th on Dead Oceans. While we came off critical in our previous review [The Broken String Review], I loved BA because I love indie pop and I think that Justin Rice and Christian Rudder get the concept [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Bishop Allen just posted a couple new tracks from their forthcoming album Grrr... due out on March 10th. We've got a new tune entitled "The Ancient Commonsense of Things" for you below. You can also pick up their new song "Dimmer" from the Bishop Allen website . While you're at it, read an interview we did with the band during Fun Fun Fun Fest . Download: Bishop Allen - The Ancient Commonsense of Things [MP3]
Brooklyn indie-pop band Bishop Allen plans to release their new album Grrr... on March 10th. Grrr... is the band's third LP, following The Broken String released in 2007. In support of their new album, Bishop Allen will be touring the States this March (including a stop at SXSW) and Europe in April. While little information about the upcoming album has been released, expect great things from
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