So I was excited to hear that Wilco will be playing SNL this week, but after watching the video below, I'm even more excited. Any predictions on what they'll play? I'm pulling for "Hate It Here" with horns.
From what I have heard last, recording for the new Coldplay album is finished, but final mixing and mastering are still in the works. Rolling Stone recently sat down with Chris Martin and crew to discuss some of the new tracks. The untitled forth album is scheduled to be released in May and is being produced by Brian Eno.
I can't get this new Grizzly Bear tune, "While You Wait For The Others," out of my head. Check out a video and mp3 from yesterday's performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. The latest EP, Friend, is out via Warp.
Beach House have a new video for "Heart Of Chambers," a tune off the new release, Devotion, out now via Carpark. Check it out below, along with an mp3. Also, remember that a Chicago show is coming up on March 26th at Schubas.
Kevin Drew has a new video for "Lucky Ones," a tune off the latest release, Spirit If..., out via Arts & Crafts. Check it out below, along with an mp3.
Jamie Lidell has shared another exclusive version of a tune, "Little Bit Of Feel Good," off his forthcoming release, Jim, out this spring via Warp. Check it out below.
Nicole Atkins has a brand new video for "Maybe Tonight," a tune off the latest release, Neptune City, out via Columbia/Red Ink. Check it out below, along with two mp3s. I had the honor of opening for her last night at Subterranean and it was definitely a good time.
Tonight's Wilco performance will broadcast live via their website. I will be listening and recording the setlist as the show goes on. If you are unaware, Wilco will be performing every song from their catalogue over a 5 night span residency at The Riv. From what I have gathered from listening, this is the setlist.
Setlist
01. Sunken Treasure *
02. One By One
03. Shouldn't Be Ashamed
04. You Are My Face **
05. Side With The Seeds **
06. Pot Kettle Black *
07. War On War *
08. Pieholden Suite (w/ Andrew Bird & Horns)
09. Muzzle Of Bees (w/ Andrew Bird) *
10. It's Just That Simple (w/ John on vocals) *
11. Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again) *
12. I Thought I Held You
13. What Light (w/ Horns)
14. When You Wake Up Feeling Old (w/ Andrew Bird) *
15. Summer Teeth (w/ Andrew Bird) *
16. Jesus, Etc (w/ Andrew Bird) ***
17. Walken (w/ Horns) ****
18. Hummingbird * --Break--
19. Via Chicago **
20. Blood Of The Lamb (w/ Andrew Bird)
21. Can't Stand It (w/ Horns) **
22. Box Full Of Letters *
23. Heavy Metal Drummer **
24. Hate It Here (w/ Horns) ****
25. The Thanks I Get (w/ Horns) *
26. Just A Kid
27. Red Eyed & Blue (w/ Andrew Bird & Horns) **
28. I Got You (At The End Of The Century) (w/ Andrew Bird) **
29. Casino Queen *
30. I'm A Wheel *
31. Less Than You Think (w/ Andrew Bird)
32. I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/ Horns) ****
33. Dreamer In My Dreams (w/ Andrew Bird) *
Tonight's Wilco performance will broadcast live via WXRT. I will be listening and recording the setlist as the show goes on. If you are unaware, Wilco will be performing every song from their catalogue over a 5 night span residency at The Riv. From what I have gathered from listening, this is the setlist.
Setlist
01. Outta Mind (Outtasite)
02. I Must Be High
03. Impossible Germany ***
04. Radio Cure
05. Leave Me (Like You Found Me)
06. Company In My Back
07. Handshake Drugs **
08. War On War
09. Shake It Off
10. Summer Teeth
11. In A Future Age
12. ELT **
13. A Shot In The Arm ***
14. Poor Places
15. Reservations
16. Spiders (Kidsmoke) *
17. On And On And On --Break--
18. Hotel Arizona *
19. Too Far Apart **
20. (Was I) In Your Dreams (w/ Horns)
21. Misunderstood *
22. Someday Soon
23. California Stars
24. Hate It Here (w/ Horns) ***
25. The Thanks I Get (w/ Horns)
26. Walken (w/ Horns) ***
27. I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/ Horns) ***
28. I'm A Wheel
29. Kingpin *
30. Outtasite (Outta Mind) * --Encore--
31. The Late Greats **
Limbeck have a new video for "Let Me Come Home," a tune off the latest self-titled release, Limbeck, out via Doghouse. Check it out below, along with an mp3. The Limbeck band are also currently on tour. Make sure to go out and see them, that is if you want to have a good time.
Wow, Andrew Bird again. Tonight was great. Not sure if I can say it is my all-time favorite Wilco performance, but it was pretty great and I did hear some of my favorites that I've never heard before, "Should've Been In Love,""I'm Always In Love,""Hesitating Beauty," etc. My only reasons for dislike were when people would stand in front of me, when everyone else was sitting, but not all of the time. Also, I didn't think the sound mix was that good, maybe it was just where I was sitting, but the drums and Andrew were quiet. I was in the balcony, which was good because I didn’t want to stand for 3 hours, however we ended up standing for most of it. So, yeah overall, a pretty great show. If you are unaware, Wilco will be performing every song from their catalogue over a 5 night span residency at The Riv. From what I have gathered at the show and from double checking with Via Chicago, this is the consensus on the setlist.
Setlist
01. Blue Eyed Soul
02. Remember The Mountain Bed (w/ Andrew Bird)
03. Bob Dylan's 49th Beard (w/ Andrew Bird)
04. Hesitating Beauty (w/ Andrew Bird)
05. That's Not The Issue (w/ Andrew Bird & Pat on banjo)
06. Wishful Thinking
07. You Are My Face *
08. Side With The Seeds *
09. A Shot In The Arm **
10. We're Just Friends
11. Kamera
12. Handshake Drugs *
13. How To Fight Loneliness (w/ Andrew Bird)
14. Jesus, Etc (w/ Andrew Bird) **
15. Should've Been In Love
16. Pick Up The Change (w/ Andrew Bird)
17. Theologians
18. Walken (w/ Horns) **
19. I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/ Horns) ** --Break--
20. Via Chicago *
21. Impossible Germany **
22. She's A Jar (w/ Andrew Bird)
23. Say You Miss Me
24. Box Full Of Letters
25. I'm Always In Love
26. Hate It Here (w/ Andrew Bird & Horns) **
27. The Late Greats (w/ Andrew Bird & Horns) *
28. Red Eyed & Blue (w/ Andrew Bird & Horns) *
29. I Got You (At The End Of The Century) (w/ Andrew Bird) *
30. Monday (w/ Horns) *
31. My Darling --Encore--
32. Can't Stand It (w/ Horns) *
33. Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)
Rue Royale had their cd release show last night at Subterranean and they played the entire album from start to finish, plus an encore. Horse In The Sea and Kyle Andrews performed as well. Overall, the show was pretty darn good. Do yourself a favor and check out Rue Royale's brand new self-titled album, here.
Man oh man, horns again and an Andrew Bird appearance. What else is in store? If you are unaware, Wilco will be performing every song from their catalogue over a 5 night span residency at The Riv. From what I have gathered from Via Chicago this is the consensus on the setlist.
Setlist
01. Someone Else's Song
02. Hell Is Chrome
03. Handshake Drugs
04. Muzzle Of Bees
05. Via Chicago
06. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart *
07. Hotel Arizona
08. A Shot In The Arm *
09. Impossible Germany *
10. It's Just That Simple (w/ John on vocals)
11. When You Wake Up Feeling Old
12. Too Far Apart *
13. Hate It Here *
14. Jesus, Etc (w/ Andrew Bird) *
15. Forget The Flowers (w/ Andrew Bird)
16. Dash 7 (w/ Andrew Bird)
17. Christ For President (w/ Andrew Bird)
18. Walken (w/ Horns) *
19. I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/ Horns) * --Break--
20. The Late Greats
21. Heavy Metal Drummer *
22. Red Eyed & Blue (w/ Andrew Bird)
23. I Got You (At The End Of The Century) (w/ Andrew Bird)
24. Magazine Called Sunset
25. Monday (w/ Horns)
26. Casino Queen
27. Kingpin
28. Passenger Side (w/ Andrew Bird)
29. Dreamer In My Dreams (w/ Andrew Bird)
30. The Lonely 1 (w/ Andrew Bird) --Encore--
31. ELT *
32. Hoodoo Voodoo
I just so happened to come across the myspace page of Natalie Prass today and I am really loving her tunes. Somewhat reminiscent of a Jenny Lewis meets Jolie Holland. The video below is a collaboration with Seth Wood, but head on over to her myspace or virb page to hear two more lovely tunes. Also, listen to an interview and a few songs on SMtv. A debut record is due sometime in early 2008.
Unfortunately I was only able to get tickets for one night of the residency, Monday, but I will keep you informed on what the setlists are each night. If you are unaware, Wilco will be performing every song from their catalogue over a 5 night span residency at The Riv. From what I have gathered from Via Chicago this is the consensus on the setlist and the show was just pure amazing, loud, and close to 3 hours.
Setlist
01. ELT
02. A Shot In The Arm
03. Side With The Seeds
04. You Are My Face
05. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
06. Pot Kettle Black
07. At Least That's What You Said
08. What's The World Got In Store (w/ Pat on Banjo)
09. When The Roses Bloom Again
10. Airline To Heaven
11. Ashes Of American Flags
12. Either Way
13. Jesus, Etc.
14. Too Far Apart
15. Can't Stand It (w/ Horns)
16. Sunken Treasure
17. Spiders (Kidsmoke) --Break--
18. Misunderstood
19. Far, Far Away
20. Why Would You Wanna Live
21. Impossible Germany
22. Sky Blue Sky
23. Please Be Patient With Me
24. Cars Can't Escape
25. Hummingbird --Encore--
26. Hate It Here
27. Walken
28. I'm The Man Who Loves You
29. Heavy Metal Drummer
30. Candyfloss
31. Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Sam Beam aka Iron & Wine played a solo set tonight in Wheaton, IL at the Edman Memorial Chapel. It was my first time seeing him play live and it was great. It was my first time seeing him play live and it was great, however I have watched live sets online from Lollapolooza, last year, and a few weeks ago over on the Fabchannel. Anyways, Sam is definitely a delight, oh and he finally cut his hair. I especially like when he messes up and laughs about it, great stage presence. Also, since we were in a chapel, they had asked him to refrain from swearing, so he told us to be creative in the parts where he'd pause. Overall, I'm sure this show will rank high on my "favorite shows of 2008" list.
Setlist
01. The Trapeze Swinger
02. Women King
03. Wolves (Song Of The Shepherd's Dog)
04. Jesus The Mexican Boy
05. Boy With A Coin
06. Sodom, South Georgia
07. Upward Over The Mountain
08. House By The Sea
09. The Devil Never Sleeps
10. Free Until They Cut Me Down
11. Lovesong Of The Buzzard
12. Evening On The Ground (Lilith's Song)
13. Peace Beneath The City
14. Pagan Angel And A Borrowed Car
15. Jezebel
16. Each Coming Night
17. Resurrection Fern --Encore--
17. Dead Man's Will (Dedicated to NIU students)
Is it just me, or are The Dodos getting a lot attention as of late. I'm glad I caught on a few weeks ago because they are great and I am lucky enough to be opening for them when the head to Chicago in April. Anyway, I noticed earlier today over on Pitchfork that this duo from San Francisco has filmed some new live videos in a tunnel. Head over to MP3.com to view two more. The forthcoming release, Visiter, is out 3/18 via Frenchkiss.
My friend, Andrew Kettering has provided us with a new tune from his [...] Your Eyes Darling (Fold, Try, Deny, Control, etc.) project. To hear a bunch more, go here.
Tapes 'n Tapes have released the first single, "Hang Them All," from their forthcoming album, Walk It Off, out 4/8 via XL. Check it out below, however a FLAC file is also available for download over on their website.
Beach House have a new video for "You Came To Me," a tune off the forthcoming release, Devotion, out 2/26 via Carpark. Check it out below, along with an mp3 and some upcoming tour dates.
02.28.08 at G-Spot (Baltimore, MD) *
02.29.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC) *
03.01.08 at The Earl (Atlanta, GA) *
03.02.08 at The Bottle Tree Cafe (Birmingham, AL) *
03.03.08 at Hi-Tone Cafe (Memphis, TN) *
03.04.08 at The Thirsty Hippo (Hattiesburg, MS) *
03.05.08 at Spanish Moon (Baton Rouge, LA) *
03.06.08 at Walters On Washington (Houston, TX) *
03.07.08 at Emos (Austin, TX) *
03.08.08 at Haileys (Denton, TX) *
03.10.08 at Solar Culture (Tucson, AZ) *
03.11.08 at Modified (Phoenix, AZ) *
03.12.08 at The Casbah (San Diego, CA) *
03.13.08 at The Echo (Los Angeles, CA) *
03.14.08 at Steynberg Gallery (San Luis Obispo , CA) *
03.15.08 at Bottom Of The Hill (San Francisco, CA) *
03.17.08 at Holocene (Portland, OR) *
03.18.08 at Chop Suey (Seattle, WA) *
03.19.08 at The Media Club (Vancouver, BC) *
03.21.08 at Kilby Court (Salt Lake City, UT) *
03.22.08 at Hi-Dive (Denver, CO) *
03.24.08 at The Slowdown (Omaha, NE) *
03.25.08 at 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN) * 03.26.08 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
03.27.08 at The Grog Shop (Cleveland, OH) *
03.28.08 at El Mocambo (Toronto, ON) *
03.29.08 at Casa del Popolo (Montreal, QC) *
03.30.08 at The Monkey House (Burlington, VT) *
03.31.08 at Middle East Upstairs (Cambridge, MA) *
04.01.08 at Wesleyan University (Middleton, CT) *
04.02.08 at The Bowery Ballroom (New York City, NY) *
04.03.08 at The Barbery (Philadelphia, PA) *
04.04.08 at Rock And Roll Hotel (Washington DC) *
Ferraby Lionheart and his latest album, Catch The Brass Ring, out via Nettwerk, in my opinion, are very underrated and I don't understand why. I think the man and his tunes are great. The album was number five on my "favorite albums of 2007" list. Anyway, I just read over on his website that he is planning a spring tour and has currently been putting music to a movie, a teen drama staring Anton Yelchin. Should be interesting. If you have yet to do so, check this man out and watch an interview, here.
So I have been in a Rhett Miller mood today and his album from 2002, The Instigator, has been on constant repeat. Such a good album. Here are a few of my favorites.
To be honest, I have never been a big fan of the Grammy's because I mostly don't care for most of the music up for nomination, however I decided to tune in this year. Some highlights include Kanye West's emotional performance in tribute to his mother's recent death. The Beatles/Across The Universe/Circus De Soleil performance was pretty sweet. Feist's performance wasn't bad either, but you could definitely tell she was nervous. I dig the backing horns in "1234," but I personally like the full band better. I am still a little unsure on Amy Winehouse's performance, it seemed slightly sloppy. A few unfortunate loses were Feist for "Best New Artist"/"Best Female Pop Vocal Performance"/"Best Pop Vocal Album"/"Best Short Form Music Video", Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova for "Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture"/"Best Song Written For Motion Picture", Wilco for "Best Rock Album", Arcade Fire for "Best Alternative Music Album". To summarize the evening, Winehouse definitely cleaned house.
I was introduced to the Great Lake Swimmers by an art teacher I had in college. He referred to them as a "Canadian Iron & Wine" and since I am a big Iron & Wine fan, I knew I'd love them. I finally got to see Tony Dekker and gang live this past summer at Schubas and they were very delightful, as expected. Do yourself a favor, have a listen, see them live, or buy their latest release, Ongiara, out via Nettwerk. A very soothing/solid band that doesn't get enough credit for what they do.
Dr. Dog have a treat for us while they're in the studio making a new record, Passed Away Volume 1, which is an album of unreleased lo-fi songs recorded in various places over the last five years. Head on over to this site to stream it; however, it will be released on 2/19 via Park The Van.
Stereogum has shared another new tune, "Jodi," off The Dodos' forthcoming release, Visiter, out 3/18 via Frenchkiss. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.
02.15.08 at The Blank Club (San Jose, CA)
02.28.08 at Cafe Du Nord (San Francisco, CA)
03.08.08 at The Smell (Los Angeles, CA) *
03.09.08 at The Elephant Bar (San Diego, CA) *
03.11.08 at The Line Bar (Juarez, MX) *
03.12.08 at SXSW - The Mohawk (Austin, TX)
03.14.08 at SXSW - The Mohawk (Austin, TX)
03.14.08 at SXSW (Austin, TX)
03.15.08 at SXSW (Austin, TX)
03.19.08 at Lola's (Ft. Worth, TX)
03.22.08 at Ballroom (Marfa, TX)
03.23.08 at Mink (Houston, TX)
03.30.08 at DC9 (Washington, DC)
03.31.08 at Johnny Brenda's (Philadelphia, PA)
04.03.08 at Terrace Room (Princeton, NJ)
04.05.08 at Café 9 (New Haven, CT)
04.10.08 at Bard College (Annandale on Hudson, NY)
04.19.08 at Culture Shock Festival (Bloomington, IN)
04.20.08 at Replay Lounge (Lawrence, KS)
04.21.08 at Hi Dive (Denver, CO)
04.26.08 at Coachella (Indio, CA)
According to this article, Coldplay are about a month away from finishing their new record that was rumored to be called, Prospekt. The band, however, has denied that claim, but the record is still tentatively scheduled to be released in May. I know many out there think this band is terrible, but I am proud to say that I think they are great. I am definitely looking forward to their new album, which is apparently being produced by Brian Eno.
It seems that my friends June have also decided to put the band on halt. This is pretty unfortunate since we go way back and come from a "scene" that I used to be a big part of. I don't know about you, but it seems like Victory Records doesn't really do much for their bands. Both Spitalfield and The Junior Varsity have recently call it quits as well, where those who went the Fueled By Ramen route (Fall Out Boy, The Hush Sound, The Academy Is...) are still going strong. Anyway, if you'd like to read a good, understanding letter of explanation from the band, please go here.
I unfortunately just read over on I Guess I'm Floating that The Format have decided to call it quits. Major bummer, but I'm sure glad that I got to see Sam and Nate perform as a duo, before they gained some of their much deserved popularity.
Sufjan Stevens has a new video for "Palm Sunday Tornado Hits Crystal Lake," which will be one of the thirty or so videos featured on the Encyclopedia Asthmatica Volume 1, a DVD compilation out 3/4 via Asthmatic Kitty. Check it out below, along with the tracklist, here. Also, I don't know about you, but I am anxiously awaiting a new release from the "states" project.
I discovered The Dodos today over on Brooklyn Vegan and really like what I hear. They are a drummer/vocalist and guitar/trombone/vocalist duo from San Francisco and are set to release a forthcoming album, Visiter, on 3/18 via Frenchkiss. From what I have read and watched over on YouTube, it seems like they put on a good live show. Looks like they'll be in Chicago on April 18th. I will be sure to check that out. You should do the same.
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