Twelve smart songs from Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter. Oliver Wood produces. Before recording her latest offering, Philadelphia-based Carsie Blanton told producer Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) that she wanted to make a record that married Elvis Costello with the Band. That's not quite what we have -- it's a more interesting example of contemporary songwriting, more informed by the New Orleans jazz Blanton clearly loves (she dedicated the album to the city as well as to producer Wood) and Wood's own deft touches as producer, arranger...
Carsie Blanton's new album, Idiot Heart, will be released on January 31st. Carsie has opened for Paul Simon and also performed in stage productions of Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown. Idiot Heart is an immensely charming collection of catchy jazz- and folk-influenced Americana. You can download two free, legal mp3s from the album below, then I suggest [...]
Thanks to the fun times I had trying to find parking in Olde City on a Saturday evening I made it to the show a little late. I believe I missed about a third of Adrien Reju 's set. Reju was opening the show this night at the Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA) with a full band. I heard her play several new songs and a David Bowie cover and it all sounded SO GOOD. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Adrien Reju is a gifted singer-songwriter with a stunning voice and you owe it [...]
Via P4K, "Dragon's Lair" reminds me of countless hours spent with The Ocarina of Time. In this video a latchkey girl seeks her dream horse in a peaceful meadow. As night falls an evil woman challenges the girl's bravery and follows her in a mirror. The use of color in these scenes are awesome. Consider the multitude of witch ladies rocking out with a broom in shades of green, purple, and red, the
Tonight's tune comes from the Montreal indie-rock band Sunset Rubdown . The band originally began as the solo project of Spencer Krug from Wolf Parade . Following the release of Sunset Rubdown's debut album Snake's Got a Leg in 2005, the project evolved from a solo act to a full band. Idiot Heart can be found on the band's most recent album Dragonslayer , released in June of this year. The band is currently winding up a US tour, before heading to the land of the rising sun to promote the [...]
Podcast: Download | Subscribe | Twitter | Facebook Put It In Your Ears contains immature humor in downloadable form three times a week. The music shows will be posted to Radio Exile on Friday afternoons. It's hosted by Radio Exile staff member Rob Blatt and Gavin St. Ours from The Gavin Show . This week, Radio Exile head honcho Shawn M. Smith guests hosts! Music [...]
I'm so glad somebody captured this. Awesome version of "The Empty Threats of Little Lord" and a great transition into "Idiot Heart."
Sunset Rubdown began as a solo project for Wolf Parade 's Spencer Krug but quickly evolved into a full band . The music veers from carnival-esque grandeur to pin-drop-quiet beauty. They are currently touring in support of their newest album, Dragonslayer . Tom Child interviews multi-instrumentalist Michael Doerksen.
via Auditory Threshold Day 2 of the Northside Festival started off with Sunset Rubdown , one of the festival's headlining acts. Sunset Rubdown began as a solo project of Wolf Parade 's Spencer Krug, but it eventually grew into a full band. Sunset Rubdown has been touring North America in support of their latest album, Dragonslayer , and they made a stop at Studio B. Unfortunately, their set was plagued with many technical difficulties. Spencer faced the challenge of malfunctioning mics the entire night. [...]
The nice folks at NPR are streaming the brand new Sunset Rubdown record Dragonslayer in its entirey. We've been pretty pumped about this release so let's hope it doesn't dissapoint. Head over to NPR to check it out now . Anyone want to offer some first opinions?
SUNSET RUBDOWN Dragonslayer (Release Date: 06/23/09) From the label Jagjaguwar's site: Sunset Rubdown was once the moniker under which Spencer Krug released low fidelity solo recordings. The project has long since evolved into a full band, and Dragonslayer is the third full-length recorded by the whole group. Besides Krug, it features the three musicians who originally signed on: [...]
Spencer Krug continues to work hard outside of his steady Wolf Parade gig as his side project Sunset Rubdown readies their next release. The Canadian outfit will be dropping Dragonslayer on JagJaguwar later this year on June 23rd. First single from the new album "Idiot Heart" is available for download and stream below. Download: Sunset Rubdown - Idiot Heart [MP3]
After hearing singer/songwriter Spencer Krug show his stuff in the Canadian singer/songwriter trio Swan Lake , it'll be great to hear him again in a project where he has more control. In June, another of Krug's projects, Sunset Rubdown, will sending out an LP of medieval proportions: Dragonslayer . Whattaname! Sunset Rubdown was originally an outlet for Krug to release solo recordings, but it's developed into a full band since then, which has only magnified Krug's theatrical eccentrics. Look Dragonslayer on Jagjaguwar . Here's a track: [...]
When I have trouble sleeping there is often frustration coupled with despair, but things have taken a great turn this sleepless morning. I was visiting one of my favorite music/whatever Bill is into blogs Vague Space and low and behold Bill has posted an album version of Sunset Rubdown's "Idiot Heart". Most Sunset Rubdown fans are familiar with the Daytrotter version of the song and while this album version carries many similarities it has a new personality out of Sunset Rubdown for the studio effort. Waking up at 4am when you were planning on sleeping until 7am sucks [...]
Montreal band Sunset Rubdown have made a new track available for free download. The band will release a new LP called Dragonslayer through their label Jagjaguwar on June 23rd. Sunset Rubdown - Idiot Heart U.S. Tour Dates: 6/11/09 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs 6/12/09 Brooklyn, NY - Studio B 6/13/09 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's 6/14/09 Washington, DC - Black Cat 6/15/09 [...]
The indie music scene might as well just be Spencer Krug. The incredibly gifted man has got his hands in nearly every cookie jar. Just last month saw the release of the new Swan Lake album Enemy Mine as one of stronger releases of the early spring, but Krug was not done there, working diligently on the new (and my favorite Krug band) Sunset Rubdown . Dragonslayer out June 23rd on Jagjaguwar To newcomers the band name sounds like a bad porn movie, but with amazing vocals and [...]
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