Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Video: Tapes 'n Tapes "Hang Them All"




Tapes 'n Tapes have a new video for "Hang Them All," a tune off the new release, Walk It Off, out now via XL. Check it out below.




[VIDEO] Tapes 'n Tapes – Hang Them All


[Myspace] Tapes 'n Tapes
[Website] Tapes 'n Tapes

[Count Me Out] Tapes 'n Tapes "Hang Them All"

Video: Feist on The Colbert Report




Miss Leslie Feist performed "I Feel It All" last night on The Colbert Report. Check it and Stephen's outfit out below. Feist will also be on Conan this Wednesday night. The latest release, The Reminder, is out via Cherry Tree.



[VIDEO] Feist - Interview



[VIDEO] Feist - I Feel It All


[Myspace] Feist
[Website] Feist

[Count Me Out] Feist "I Feel It All"

Video: Santogold on Conan




Santogold performed "L.E.S. Artistes" last night on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Check it out below, along with the self-titled debut, Santogold, out today via Downtown.




[VIDEO] Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes


[Myspace] Santogold

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Santogold - Santogold
[Count Me Out] Video: Santogold "L.E.S. Artistes"

Coldplay "Violet Hill"




Coldplay have shared the first single, "Violet Hill," off the forthcoming release, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, out 6/17 via Capitol. Check it out below. I don't know about you, but the intro sure excites the hell out of me and makes me wonder what "Viva La Vida" has in-store for us.


[MP3] Coldplay - Violet Hill


[Myspace] Coldplay
[Website] Coldplay

[Count Me Out] New Coldplay News
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Reveal New Tracklist
[Count Me Out] Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends?
[Count Me Out] New Coldplay Tracks Explained
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Deny Prospekt

Album Review: Jamie Lidell - Jim




Jamie Lidell - Jim


01. Another Day
02. Wait For Me
03. Out Of My System
04. All I Wanna Do
05. Little Bit Of Feel Good
06. Figured Me Out
07. Hurricane
08. Green Light
09. Where D'You Go?
10. Rope Of Sand





Standout Tracks: Little Bit Of Feel Good / Another Day / Figured Me Out


I first heard of Jamie Lidell from an interview Feist gave back in 2005. Jamie's tunes from Multiply instantly put me in a good mood and made me want to dance. Now in 2008, Jamie's new album, for the most part, has put me back in that same mood. My least favorite tracks on this record aren't necessarily bad, Jamie has just taken a slow ballad approach on them, which had slightly altered my mood. Overall, the album is good. Go pick it up and have some fun dancing. Jim is out today via Warp.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (un)fortunately seem to hold true. I wish I was creative enough to write a proper review, but I've failed miserably in the past. Here's the next best thing, I hope.


[Myspace] Jamie Lidell
[Website] Jamie Lidell

[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Another Day"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good"
[Count Me Out] Jamie Lidell "Figured Me Out (LA Garage Mix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good (La Garage Mix)"

Album Review: Santogold - Santogold




Santogold - Santogold


01. L.E.S. Artistes
02. You'll Find A Way
03. Shove It (feat. Spankrock)
04. Say Aha
05. Creator (Vs. Switch & Nasty)
06. My Superman
07. Lights Out
08. Starstruck
09. Unstoppable
10. I'm A Lady (feat. Trouble Andrew)
11. Anne
12. You'll Find A Way (Switch & Sinden Remix)





Standout Tracks: L.E.S. Artistes / Lights Out / Creator (Vs. Switch & Nasty)


Santi White aka Santogold has provided us with a fairly solid record for her debut. After listening to "L.E.S. Artistes" quite a bit over the last few months, I was definitely noticing the M.I.A. comparison, but honestly this record is pretty diverse. It's even a little more rockin' than dance-able, which I wasn't expecting. However, I did just read, which now makes sense, that she used to be the lead singer of a punk/ska band called, Stiffed. Now I can already tell you that this isn't my favorite record of the year, but do yourself a favor and check it out. Santi is definitely living up to her hype of "An Artist To Watch In 2008" and I have a feeling that this record will be one of the highlights on many blogs best of lists. Santogold is out today via Downtown.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (un)fortunately seem to hold true. I wish I was creative enough to write a proper review, but I've failed miserably in the past. Here's the next best thing, I hope.


[Myspace] Santogold

[Count Me Out] Video: Santogold "L.E.S. Artistes"

Monday, April 28, 2008

New Coldplay News




Coldplay had a few announcements for us today. First, a free download of the first single, "Violet Hill," will be available starting tomorrow, over on their website, for one week, a full week before the tune is officially available as a digital download. Then on 5/7, NME Magazine will have a free limited edition 7-inch of "Violet Hill," with an exclusive b-side of "A Spell A Rebel Yell." Next, the band will be playing two free gigs in June. Check below for details. And finally, below, take a look at the newly revealed album art, along with the previously released tracklist. The forthcoming album, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, is out 6/17 via Capitol.





Tracklist

01. Life In Technicolor
02. Cemeteries Of London
03. Lost!
04. 42
05. Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
06. Yes
07. Viva La Vida
08. Violet Hill
09. Strawberry Swing
10. Death And All His Friends


Tour Dates

06.16.08 at Brixton Academy (London, UK)
06.23.08 at Madison Square Garden (New York City, NY)


[Myspace] Coldplay
[Website] Coldplay

[Count Me Out] Coldplay Reveal New Tracklist
[Count Me Out] Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends?
[Count Me Out] New Coldplay Tracks Explained
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Deny Prospekt

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Vetiver "Blue Driver"




Vetiver are set to release a new album, Thing Of The Past, on 5/13 via Gnomonsong. Check the new tune, "Blue Driver," out below.


[MP3] Vetiver – Blue Driver


[Myspace] Vetiver
[Website] Vetiver

Friday, April 25, 2008

Pitchfork Fest 2008 Lineup Finalized




The lineup for this year's Pitchfork Music Festival, held July 18th - 20th, has been finalized. Check it out below. Again, tickets are $30 (single-day), $50 (two-day), and $65 (three-day) and are available, here.


Friday, July 18th

- Public Enemy
- Sebadoh
- Mission Of Burma


Saturday, July 19th

- Fleet Foxes
- Animal Collective
- Caribou
- Atlas Sound
- The Hold Steady
- !!!
- Vampire Weekend
- A Hawk And A Hacksaw
- Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
- Jay Reatard
- No Age
- Jarvis Cocker
- Dizzee Rascal
- Elf Power
- The Ruby Suns
- Icy Demons
- Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar
- Titus Andronicus


Sunday, July 20th

- Spoon
- M. Ward
- Bon Iver
- Dirty Projectors
- The Dodos
- High Places
- Cut Copy
- El Guincho
- King Khan & His Shrines
- The Apples In Stereo
- Fuck Buttons
- HEALTH
- Spiritualized
- Dinosaur Jr.
- Ghostface And Raekwon
- Les Savy Fav
- Boris
- Times New Viking
- Mahjongg


[Count Me Out] Pitchfork Fest 2008 Initial Lineup

Album Review: Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse



Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse


01. Naked And Red
02. A Siren
03. Elegant View
04. See It
05. Moses Of The South
06. Swamp
07. Ageless Everytime
08. Innocent And All
09. Shovel To Ground
10. What Will Come Of Us





Standout Tracks: Moses Of The South / Naked And Red / A Siren


Wow, I really like this record. I only picked up Colour Revolt's self-titled EP, Colour Revolt, a month or so ago and have briefly listened. But, man oh man, after sitting down today to listen to this record, I'm definitely going to listen more often. Plunder, Beg, and Curse is out now via Fat Possum.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (fortunately or unfortunately) seem to stick/hold true.


[Myspace] Colour Revolt
[Website] Colour Revolt

Coachella 2008 Starts Today




I don't know if I'll ever be lucky enough to go see some of the States finest festivals like Coachella, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, etc. because they are either too expensive, too far away, and overly crowded for my liking. However, thanks to the kind folks at the AT&T Blueroom, you and I are able to catch a glimpse of these events from the comfort of our bedrooms. Over the past two years, I have done my best to tune in to watch some acts that I have never had a chance to see live. Anyway, Coachella begins today and if you're like me, just sitting around doing nothing, I highly suggest that you tune in. Here's a list of all the bands that they will broadcast this weekend. Check it out here.


Friday, April 25th

04:50pm Jack Johnson
05:50pm Redd Kross
06:40pm Les Savy Fav
07:35pm Architecture In Helsinki
08:30pm Slightly Stoopid
09:25pm Rogue Wave
10:15pm John Butler Trio
11:10pm Tegan and Sara
12:05am The Raconteurs
01:10am Serj Tankian


Saturday, April 26th

05:05pm The Bird And The Bee
05:55pm Man Man
06:45pm Dredg
07:35pm VHS or Beta
08:30pm DeVotchKa
09:25pm Hot Chip
10:25pm Animal Collective
11:15pm Portishead
12:10am Flogging Molly
01:10am Yelle


Sunday, April 27th

05:00pm Brett Dennen
05:50pm Electric Touch
06:40pm Shout Out Louds
07:30pm Duffy
08:20pm Manchester Orchestra
09:15pm Stars
10:10pm Spiritualized
11:15pm Gogol Bordello
12:10am Metric
01:05am Love And Rockets

* All Times CST

Album Review: Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes




Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes


01. Sun It Rises
02. White Winter Hymnal
03. Ragged Wood
04. Tiger Mountain Peasant Song
05. Quiet Houses
06. He Doesn't Know Why
07. Heard Them Stirring
08. Your Protector
09. Meadowlarks
10. Blue Ridge Mountains
11. Oliver James





Standout Tracks: Ragged Wood / White Winter Hymnal / Blue Ridge Mountains


Seattle's Fleet Foxes have given us a great collection of tunes for their first full-length. I personally can sense/feel the My Morning Jacket connection and others have compared these guys to Band Of Horses and Grizzly Bear, but that definitely is not a bad thing in my book. I am upset that I missed their show a few weeks ago at Schubas with Blitzen Trapper, but am glad I'll be seeing them at Pitchfork Fest in July because I'm sure these guys put on a good live set. Anyway, Fleet Foxes is out 6/3 via Sub Pop.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (fortunately or unfortunately) seem to stick/hold true.


[Myspace] Fleet Foxes

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant [EP]

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Video: Jamie Lidell "Another Day"




Jamie Lidell has a new video for "Another Day," the opening track off the forthcoming release, Jim, out 4/29 via Warp. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.




[VIDEO] Jamie Lidell - Another Day


Tour Dates

04.11.08 at Mozaique Festival (Rotterdam, NL)
04.15.08 at Rock School Barbey (Bordeaux, FR)
04.16.08 at Le Nouveau Casino (Paris, FR)
04.17.08 at La Plateforme (Lyon, FR)
04.18.08 at L'Olympic (Nantes, FR)
04.19.08 at Maison Folie Moulin (Lille, FR)
04.23.08 at Rocking Chair (Vevey, CH)
04.25.08 at The Tramway - Triptych Festival (Glasgow, UK)
04.26.08 at The Liquid Rooms - Triptych Festival (Edinburgh, UK)
04.29.08 at Koko (London, UK)
05.01.08 at The Academy 3 (Manchester, UK)
05.02.08 at Clockwork (Bristol, UK)
05.03.08 at The Academy (Dublin, UK)
05.06.08 at Paradiso (Amsterdam, NL)
05.07.08 at Les Nuits Botaniques (Brussels, BE)
05.10.08 at Admiralspalaast (Berlin, DE)
05.11.08 at Mousonturm (Frankfurt, DE)
05.12.08 at Übel & Gefährlich (Hamburg, DE)
05.15.08 at Die Registratur (Munich, DE)
05.16.08 at Linz 09 (Linz, AT)
05.25.08 at Richards On Richards (Vancover, BC)
05.26.08 at The Gorge (George, WA)
05.27.08 at Berbatis Pan (Portland, OR)
05.28.08 at Bimbos 365 Club (San Francisco, CA)
05.29.08 at El Rey Theater (Los Angeles, CA)
05.31.08 at Rialto Theater (Tucson, AZ)
06.02.08 at Bluebird Theater (Denver, CO)
06.04.08 at Abbey Pub (Chicago, IL)
06.05.08 at Opera House (Toronto, ON)
06.06.08 at Babylon Club (Ottawa, ON)
06.07.08 at Paradise (Boston, MA)
06.08.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York City, NY)
06.09.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York City, NY)
06.11.08 at World Cafe (Philadelphia, PA)
06.12.08 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
08.02.08 at Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL)


[Myspace] Jamie Lidell
[Website] Jamie Lidell

[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good"
[Count Me Out] Jamie Lidell "Figured Me Out (LA Garage Mix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good (La Garage Mix)"

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Video: She & Him on Conan




She & Him, with some help from Yo La Tengo, performed "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" last night on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Check it out below, along with the new release, Volume One, out now via Merge.




[VIDEO] She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?


[Myspace] She & Him
[Website] She & Him

[Count Me Out] Album Review: She & Him - Volume One
[Count Me Out] She & Him "You Really Got A Hold On Me"

Video: Goldfrapp on Leno



Goldfrapp performed "Happiness" last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Check it out below, along with the new release, Seventh Tree, out now via Mute.




[VIDEO] Goldfrapp - Happiness


[Myspace] Goldfrapp
[Website] Goldfrapp

[Count Me Out] Goldfrapp "Happiness"

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Luke Temple on Daytrotter




Luke Temple had a Daytrotter session posted today, which features four unreleased tunes. Check it out here, along with the latest release, Snowbeast, out via Mill Pond.


Tracks

01. Weekend Warrior
02. You Could Be Anyway
03. In The Open
04. Where Is Away


[Myspace] Luke Temple
[Website] Luke Temple

Dr. Dog Announce Fate




Dr. Dog have finished their new ablum, Fate, which will be out 7/22 via Park The Van. Check the album art out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.





Tour Dates

05.03.08 at Harvard Square (Cambridge, MA)
05.08.08 at The Mercury Lounge (New York City, NY)
05.09.08 at 400 Bar (Minneapolis, MN)
05.13.08 at The Hotel Cafe (Los Angeles, CA)
06.01.08 at Mountain Jam Festival (Hunter, NY)
06.06.08 at Friday Cheers (Richmond, VA)
06.07.08 at Wakarusa (Lawrence, KS)
06.08.08 at Wakarusa (Lawrence, KS)
07.23.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York City, NY)
07.24.08 at Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)
08.01.08 at Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL)
08.08.08 at El Rey (Los Angeles, CA)


[Myspace] Dr. Dog
[Website] Dr. Dog

[Count Me Out] Dr. Dog Passed Away

Video: Grizzly Bear on Conan




Grizzly Bear performed "While You Wait For The Others" last night on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Check it out below, along with the latest EP, Friend, out via Warp.




[VIDEO] Grizzly Bear - While You Wait For The Others


[Myspace] Grizzly Bear
[Website] Grizzly Bear

[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Craig Ferguson
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "While You Wait For The Others (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Monday, April 21, 2008

This Week On Late Night TV


Here are few bands/musicians/groups performing on Late Night TV (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live) this week.


Monday (4/21)

Conan: Grizzly Bear


Tuesday (4/22)

Leno: Goldfrapp
Conan: She & Him


Wednesday (4/23)

Leno: Tegan And Sara
Conan: Radiohead
Kimmel: Vampire Weekend


Thursday (4/24)

Leno: Old 97's


Friday (4/25)

Kimmel: The Swell Season


Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Black Keys "Strange Times"




So WXRT plays this song a bunch and it pumps me up every time. Hopefully it has the same effect on you. The new release, Attack & Release, is out now via Nonesuch.




[VIDEO] The Black Keys - Strange Times

[MP3] The Black Keys - Strange Times


[Myspace] The Black Keys
[Website] The Black Keys

Goldfrapp "Happiness"



So I was just listening to a UK radio station and I heard/liked this song, "Happiness," by Goldfrapp. Turns out I already had the album, Seventh Tree, just haven't listened to it yet. I've also included the video, which I must say is quite amusing.




[VIDEO] Goldfrapp - Happiness

[MP3] Goldfrapp - Happiness


[Myspace] Goldfrapp
[Website] Goldfrapp

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Iron & Wine Rarities




Pop Headwound has recently shared some Iron & Wine rarities. Check one tune, "Call Your Boys," out below and go here and here to grab the rest.


[MP3] Iron & Wine - Call Your Boys


[Myspace] Iron & Wine
[Website] Iron & Wine

[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine at Wheaton College (02.15.08)
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine on Fabchannel

Califone "Sunday Noises"




Speaking of Iron & Wine, I've really been into Califone over the last few days, mostly because of the tune, "Sunday Noises." It's so good. Califone is currently wrapping up a tour with Sam Beam & company and will playing two shows on April 21st and 22nd at The Vic. The latest release, Roots & Crowns, is out via Thrill Jockey.


[MP3] Califone - Sunday Noises
[MP3] Califone - The Eye You Lost In The Crusades
[MP3] Califone - A Chinese Actor
[MP3] Califone - Spider's House


[Myspace] Califone
[Website] Califone

Video: Rogue Wave on Letterman




Rogue Wave performed "Lake Michigan" last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Asleep At Heaven's Gate, out via Brushfire. The band will also be playing two Chicago shows, with Grand Ole Party, this weekend at Schubas.


[VIDEO] Rogue Wave - Lake Michigan

[MP3] Rogue Wave - Lake Michigan


[Myspace] Rogue Wave
[Website] Rogue Wave

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

French Kicks Announce More Tour Dates




French Kicks have announced some more tour dates, which includes a Chicago show on May 29th at Double Door. Check the rest out below, along with another tune, "Atlanta," off the forthcoming release, Swimming, out 5/20 via Vagrant.


[MP3] French Kicks - Atlanta


Tour Dates

04.24.08 at Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, DC)
04.25.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
04.26.08 at The Earl (Atlanta, GA)
04.27.08 at Bald Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05.15.08 at Doug Fir (Portland, OR)
05.16.08 at Chop Suey (Seattle, WA)
05.18.08 at The Independent (San Francisco, CA)
05.19.08 at Blue Lamp (Sacramento, CA)
05.22.08 at The Echo (Los Angeles, CA)
05.23.08 at The Casbah (San Diego, CA)
05.28.08 at Grog Shop (Cleveland, OH) *
05.29.08 at Double Door (Chicago, IL) *
05.30.08 at High Noon Saloon (Madison, WI) *
05.31.08 at 400 Club (Minneapolis, MN) *
06.02.08 at Record Bar (Kansas City, MO) *
06.04.08 at Granada Theater (Dallas, TX) *
06.05.08 at Mohawk (Austin, TX) *
06.06.08 at Walter's on Washington (Houston, TX) *
06.07.08 at Spanish Moon (Baton Rouge, LA) *
06.09.08 at The Bottletree (Birmingham, AL) *
06.10.08 at Exit/In (Nashville, TN) *
06.11.08 at The Basement (Columbus, OH) *

* w/ Frightened Rabbit


[Myspace] French Kicks
[Website] French Kicks

[Count Me Out] French Kicks "Abandon"

Album Review: Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight




Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight


01. The Modern Leper
02. I Feel Better
03. Good Arms Vs. Bad Arms
04. Fast Blood
05. Old Old Fashioned
06. The Twist
07. Bright Pink Bookmark
08. Head Rolls Off
09. My Backwards Walk
10. Keep Yourself Warm
11. Extrasupervery
12. Poke
13. Floating In The Forth
14. Who'd You Kill Now?





Standout Tracks: Old Old Fashioned / Good Arms vs. Bad Arms / Poke


This album isn't bad, but it just doesn't really do anything for me. I don't think I'm in love with the singer either. He's not bad, but he just reminds me of a Scottish Conor Oberst meets Adam Duritz. There are a few decent tunes and I especially like the last track, but in the end, nothing that's going to frequently bring me back for a listen. The Midnight Organ Fight is out today via Fat Cat.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (un)fortunately seem to hold true. I wish I was creative enough to write a proper review, but I've failed miserably in the past. Here's the next best thing, I hope.


[Myspace] Frightened Rabbit
[Website] Frightened Rabbit

Monday, April 14, 2008

Count Me Out Monthly Mix #01




Every month I like to put together a collection of songs (a Monthly Mix) that I currently dig and or have caught my attention in one way or another. To download this as "one track", please follow the "Monthly Mix" link above. However, for individual tracks, I recommend searching out previous posts or using the Hype Machine. Thanks and enjoy.


April Mix

01. Bullets In Madison - We Have Become The Inexplicable
02. El Guincho - Antilles
03. Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood
04. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick, & Tich - Hold Tight
05. Dry Your Eyes Darling - Assumptions
06. Latino Tanks - Elephant War
07. Beck - Sexx Laws
08. Beach House - Heart Of Chambers
09. Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down - Bag Of Hammers
10. Damien Jurado - Lose My Head
11. Colour Revolt - Matresses Underwater
12. Cortney Tidwell - Mama From The Mountain


Bowerbirds Take Away Show




Bowerbirds had a Take Away Show with La Blogotheque posted today. Check it out here, or below, along with the forthcoming re-release, Hymns For A Dark Horse, out 6/17 via Dead Oceans.




[VIDEO] Bowerbirds - Bur Oak




[VIDEO] Bowerbirds - Dark Horse




[VIDEO] Bowerbirds - The Ticonderoga




[VIDEO] Bowerbirds - In Our Talons


[Myspace] Bowerbirds
[Website] Bowerbirds

[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Sign To Dead Oceans
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds on Daytrotter

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Bullets In Madison "We Have Become The Inexplicable"




My friends Bullets In Madison have a new record out, that you all should check out here or here. If you are a fan of Radiohead, Sigur Rós, Broken Social Scene, etc., you will definitely like this. I hate to jump the gun, but I may be a part of this band in the near future. So yeah, please have a listen.





Tracklist

01. Design Story
02. In The Garden Of The Skyline Assassins
03. A Corner Where We Can Rise
04. The Streets
05. Sarah Is A State Of Mind
06. Everything Holds Everything
07. We Have Become The Inexplicable
08. The Sun Divine
09. Twenty-One
10. Wings And Guns
11. The Contender
12. Edge Of The Blanket
13. High Up In Black County Towers
14. Diego Dreams Of Murder
15. Until They All Surround You
16. Statement

[MP3] Bullets In Madison - We Have Become The Inexplicable
[MP3] Bullets In Madison - The Sun Divine
[MP3] Bullets In Madison - The Streets


[Myspace] Bullets In Madison
[Website] Bullets In Madison

[Count Me Out] New Bullets In Madison Record

Natalie Prass "Deer (Rough)"




I can't seem to get enough of Natalie Prass, a girl who left the Berklee College of Music because it was too cold and now is attending school in Nashville. A little odd maybe, but the whole fact that she has been writing music since elementary school just intrigues me. Anyway, here are a few more tunes of hers that I found and a new EP from Miss Prass should be out in May.


[MP3] Natalie Prass - Deer (Rough)
[MP3] Natalie Prass - Long Way Down
[MP3] Natalie Prass - Never Satisfied


[Myspace] Natalie Prass
[Website] Natalie Prass

[Count Me Out] Natalie Prass "R to the EMIX"

Friday, April 11, 2008

Damien Jurado Touring With Jeremy Enigk




Damien Jurado will be hitting the road this spring with Jeremy Enigk. Check the dates out below and definitely consider attending.


Tour Dates

05.24.08 at Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO)
05.27.08 at Varsity Theater (Minneapolis, MN)
05.28.08 at Bottom Lounge (Chicago, IL)
05.30.08 at North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
05.31.08 at Great Scott (Allston, MA)
06.01.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
06.03.08 at Jammin' Java (Vienna, VA)
06.05.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
06.06.08 at Amos' Southend (Charlotte, NC)
06.07.08 at Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA)


[Myspace] Damien Jurado
[Website] Damien Jurado

Ingrid Michaelson on Daytrotter




Ingrid Michaelson had a Daytrotter session posted today. Check it out here, along with her latest release, Boys And Girls, out via Cabin 24.


Tracks

01. Die Alone
02. Breakable
03. The Way I Am
04. Can't Help Falling In Love With You


[Myspace] Ingrid Michaelson
[Website] Ingrid Michaelson

Coldplay Reveal New Tracklist




Coldplay will release their new album, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, on 6/17 via Capitol. Check the tracklist out below.


Tracklist

01. Life In Technicolor
02. Cemeteries Of London
03. Lost!
04. 42
05. Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
06. Yes
07. Viva La Vida
08. Violet Hill
09. Strawberry Swing
10. Death And All His Friends


[Myspace] Coldplay
[Website] Coldplay

[Count Me Out] Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends?
[Count Me Out] New Coldplay Tracks Explained
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Deny Prospekt

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Dodos on NPR's The Bryant Park Project




The Dodos recently performed on NPR's The Bryant Park Project. Check it out below, along with the new release, Visiter, out now via Frenchkiss. Thanks to MFR for pointing me in the right direction and head on over to their site to view another video for "Fools." Also, remember that a Chicago show will be had next Thursday, April 17th at The Note, with yours truly opening. You should definitely come on out because it's going to be real good.




[VIDEO] The Dodos - Red And Purple

[MP3] The Dodos - Red And Purple


[VIDEO] The Dodos - Paint The Rust


[Myspace] The Dodos
[Website] The Dodos

[Count Me Out] The Dodos "Paint The Rust"
[Count Me Out] The Dodos "Jodi"
[Count Me Out] The Dodos "Fools"

Bon Iver "Re: Stacks"




La Blogotheque has a new feature on their page called, Back On Stages. Justin Vernon aka Bon Iver was fortunate enough to take part in this new feature. Below is one video out of five. View and download the rest, here. Also, if you are in the Chicagoland area tonight, I highly suggest that you check out one of Justin's two shows (7pm & 10pm) at the Lakeshore Theater.




[VIDEO] Bon Iver - Re: Stacks

[MP3] Bon Iver - Re: Stacks


[Myspace] Bon Iver

[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "The Wolves (Act I and II)"
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "Lump Sum"

José González on Acoustic Cafe




José González recently had a session with Acoustic Cafe. Check it out, along with the latest release, In Our Nature, out via Mute.


[Myspace] José González
[Website] José González

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Video: Beach House "Gila"




Beach House a new video for "Gila," a fantastic tune off the new release, Devotion, out now via Carpark. Check it out below.




[VIDEO] Beach House - Gila


[Myspace] Beach House
[Website] Beach House

[Count Me Out] Beach House at Schubas (03.26.08)
[Count Me Out] Video: Beach House "Heart Of Chambers"
[Count Me Out] Video: Beach House "You Came To Me"
[Count Me Out] Beach House "Gila"

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Album Review: Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant [EP]




Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant [EP]


01. Sun Giant
02. Drops In The River
03. English House
04. Mykonos
05. Innocent Son





Standout Tracks: Mykonos / English House / Drops In The River


The Sun Giant [EP] is out today via Sub Pop.


* Album reviews are composed only after a few listens. Yes, opinions may change over time, but most first impressions (fortunately or unfortunately) seem to stick/hold true.


[Myspace] Fleet Foxes

Monday, April 7, 2008

The Cotton Jones Basket Ride Announce Tour Dates




Mike Nau and The Cotton Jones Basket Ride will be hitting the road this spring. Check the dates out below, along with the new tune, "Chewing Gum." A new album, Paranoid Cocoon, is supposed to drop sometime this spring via Quite Scientific.


Tour Dates

04.12.08 at Talking Head (Baltimore, MD)
05.13.08 at Talking Head (Baltimore, MD)
05.14.08 at The Space (Hamden, CT)
05.15.08 at Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY)
05.18.08 at The M Room (Philadelphia, PA)
05.19.08 at The Iota (Arlington, VA)
05.20.08 at The Boot (Norfolk, VA)
05.21.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
05.22.08 at The Milestone (Charlotte, NC)
05.23.08 at The Village Tavern (Charleston, SC)
05.24.08 at Caledonia Lounge (Athens, GA)
05.28.08 at Southgate House (Cincinnati, OH)
05.30.08 at Tea Bazaar (Charlottesville, VA)
05.31.08 at The 3rd Floor (Fredricksburg, VA)
06.11.08 at Mohawk Place (Buffalo, NY)
06.12.08 at Beachland Tavern (Cleveland, OH)
06.13.08 at Bear's Place (Bloomington, IN)
06.14.08 at Mike 'N Molly's (Champaign, IL)
06.15.08 at Bluebird (St. Louis, MO)
06.16.08 at The Replay Lounge (Lawrence, KS)
06.17.08 at The Waiting Room (Omaha, NE)
06.18.08 at The Aquarium (Fargo, ND)
06.19.08 at 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN)
06.20.08 at The Picador (Iowa City, IA)
06.21.08 at The House Cafe (Dekalb, IL)
06.22.08 at Cafe Montmarte (Madison, WI)
06.23.08 at Schubas (Chicago, IL)
06.24.08 at Cactus Club (Milwaukee, WI)
06.25.08 at Alvin's (Detroit, MI)
06.26.08 at Silver Dollar (Toronto, ON)
06.27.08 at London Music Club (London, ON)
06.28.08 at Brillobox (Pittsburgh, PA)


[MP3] The Cotton Jones Basket Ride - Chewing Gum


[Myspace] The Cotton Jones Basket Ride

[Count Me Out] More New Cotton Jones Basket Ride Tunes
[Count Me Out] The Cotton Jones Basket Ride Posts Some New Jams

Dry Your Eyes Darling 69 Sad Songs




My friend, Andrew Kettering aka [...] Your Eyes Darling (Control, Deny, Fold, Sold, Try) has begun to undertake a new Magnetic Fields inspired project of 69 Sad Songs. Check three tunes from the first volume of 23 songs out below.


[MP3] Dry Your Eyes Darling - Killing Time
[MP3] Dry Your Eyes Darling - Snow In Spring
[MP3] Dry Your Eyes Darling - Thoughts While Bicycling Down Kedzie


[Myspace] Andrew Kettering

[Count Me Out] Andrew Kettering "I Won't Take My Shirt Off"
[Count Me Out] Andrew Kettering aka [...] Your Eyes Darling "Strange Animals"

Lollapalooza 2008 Lineup Announced




The lineup for this year's Lollapalooza, held August 1st - 3rd, has been announced. Check it out below.


Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Wilco, The Raconteurs, Love and Rockets, Gnarls Barkley, Bloc Party, The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, Flogging Molly, Mark Ronson, Cat Power, Lupe Fiasco, The National, G. Love & Special Sauce, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Explosions In The Sky, Brand New, Gogol Bordello, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Dierks Bentley, Okkervil River, Amadou & Mariam, Blues Traveler, John Butler Trio, Girl Talk, CSS, Battles, Jamie Lidell, Butch Walker, Mates Of State, Spank Rock, Brazilian Girls, Chromeo, Duffy, The Kills, Rogue Wave, The Go! Team, Mason Jennings, The Gutter Twins, Yeasayer, Grizzly Bear, MGMT, The Weakerthans, Booka Shade, Santogold, Black Kids, Black Lips, Louis XIV, Dr. Dog, Nicole Atkins & the Sea, The Ting Tings, Kid Sister, Office, The Cool Kids, What Makes Milwaukee Famous, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, The Whigs, Manchester Orchestra, Foals, Uffie, The Octopus Project, Cadence Weapon, Ferras, De Novo Dahl, Noah & the Whale, Margot & the Nuclear So & So's, K'NAAN, Serena Ryder, Newton Faulkner, Your Vegas, Eli "Paperboy" Reed & the True Lovers, Steel Train, Bang Camero, The Blakes, Tally Hall, White Lies, Magic Wands, Electric Touch, Innerpartysystem, The Postelles, The Parlor Mob, DJ Bald Eagle, Krista, Ha Ha Tonka, Witchcraft, We Go To 11, Sofia Talvik

* Bands I'd Check Out

Friday, April 4, 2008

New Miracle Fortress Videos




So I'm a few weeks behind on posting these new videos, but I'm currently in a Miracle Fortress mood. Check them out below, along with the latest release, Five Roses, out via Secret City.




[VIDEO] Miracle Fortress – Have You Seen In Your Dreams




[VIDEO] Miracle Fortress – Maybe Lately


[Myspace] Miracle Fortress

[Count Me Out] Miracle Fortress "Maybe Lately"