RED, WHITE, BLUE & EXTREMELY RARE: Some bands allow politicians to use their music to excite voters. Others play gala black-tie fundraisers. Some do something far more crazy - for example: The release of a limited edition EP celebrating the US's inauguration and only distributing it for just that one day. That's exactly what Boston's Static of the Gods have done. This stellar indie rock band, who are on the verge of releasing an album's worth of new material, will lead a rock and roll celebration in President [...]
OUT TODAY: Having fast become known as one of the premier indie cult groups and certainly one of the better opening bands in the United States, Matt & Kim (Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino) have further defined their sound here in 2009 with Grand - an effervescent, quirky and undeniably good full-length release. Not only is it their best material released to-date, it's also the first must-own record of the year for the purveyors of good taste! Grand [...]
One Year Ago ... On the RSL: WHAT IS ART? The artistic removal of dirt, exhaust remains and soot from a tunnel in Brazil by Alexandre Orion (a famous international street artist) raises some eyebrows. It doesn't take long for Orion's artwork to result in the arrival of the police. We see him issued a pair of tickets (again for the removal of dirt...) The road crew is brought in to clean it all away and remove the artwork. Here is your only chance to ever [...]
NEW MUSIC : Check this out! Eric Ronick ( Ambulance Ltd and Panic at the Disco ) and Than Luu ( M Ward, Shushshush and Rachel Yamagata ) are BLACK GOLD With a remarkably catchy sound that's more than just pop, Brooklyn's Black Gold [...]
ONE TO WATCH in 2008: THE DUKE SPIRIT The Duke Spirit in Los Angeles. Kris Zaycher THE BUZZ: Having just kicked off their U.S. tour this week in San Diego, UK rockers The Duke Spirit are leaving some pretty strong impressions everywhere they go. Performing in the States behind the Neptune album ( highly recommended summer listening here ) - a worthy collection of songs that transcend time. You might [...]
On September 22nd, 2006... TV on the Radio appeared live on KCRW - playing in their Santa Monica, CA studios. The station has long been a creative vessel showcasing great new music and serving as a touchstone for contemporary and cutting edge artistry. Never has this been more true than with this special live appearance by New York's TV on the Radio - a group now belonging to the world! TV on the Radio - Blues from Down [...]
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