Count Me Out Monthly Mix #12

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.


March Mix

01. St. Vincent - The Strangers
02. Cortney Tidewell - 17 Horses
03. Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch
04. Marissa Nadler - Ghosts & Lovers
05. Grizzly Bear - Foreground
06. Fever Ray - Seven
07. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Young Adult Friction
08. Handsome Furs - Talking Hotel Arbat Blues
09. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Runaway
10. The Stills - Snow In California
11. Donora - Shout
12. Novi Split - California Skies
13. Metric - Sick Muse
14. Jenny Owen Youngs - Led To The Sea
15. DM Stith - BMB
16. Loose Fur - Stupid As The Sun
17. Foreign Born - Vacationing People
18. JBM - Cleo's Song



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Video: Kasabian "Vlad The Impaler"

Just got an email about Kasabian and their new tune "Vlad The Impaler," which I'm definitely diggin'. Check out a video and a limited mp3 link (email address required) below, along with the forthcoming release, The West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, out 6/8 via RCA.




[VIDEO] Kasabian - Vlad The Impaler

[MP3] Kasabian - Vlad The Impaler


[Myspace] Kasabian
[Website] Kasabian

Emiliana Torrini on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Emiliana Torrini performed on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic today. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Me And Armini, out via Rough Trade




[VIDEO] Emiliana Torrini on Morning Becomes Eclectic


Setlist

01. Ha Ha
02. Big Jumps
03. Me And Armini
04. Birds
05. Jungle Drum
06. Beggar's Prayer
07. Sunny Road


[Myspace] Emiliana Torrini
[Website] Emiliana Torrini

[Count Me Out] Video: Emiliana Torrini "Jungle Drum"
[Count Me Out] Video: Emiliana Torrini "Heard It All Before"
[Count Me Out] Emiliana Torrini on Fabchannel
[Count Me Out] Video: Emiliana Torrini "Big Jumps"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Emiliana Torrini - Me And Armini
[Count Me Out] Emiliana Torrini "Me And Armini"

Metric Announce Tour Dates

Metric have announced some new tour dates, which includes a Chicago show on June 14th at the Metro. Check the rest out below, along with the forthcoming release, Fantasies, out 4/14 via Last Gang.


Tour Dates

04.01.09 at Ottawa Civic Centre (Ottawa, ON)
04.09.09 at HMV (Toronto, ON)
04.14.09 at The Mod Club (Toronto, ON)
04.16.09 at Apple Store Sainte-Catherine (Montreal, QC)
04.24.09 at Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival (Whistler, BC)
05.04.09 at La Maroquinerie (Paris, FR)
05.05.09 at Luxor (Cologne, DE)
05.06.09 at Melkweg (Amsterdam, NL)
05.08.09 at Les Nuits Botanique (Brussels, BE)
05.09.09 at Magnet (Berlin, DE)
05.11.09 at Academy 3 (Manchester, UK)
05.12.09 at Oran Mor (Glasgow, UK)
05.13.09 at Kasbah (Coventry, UK)
05.15.09 at Coalition - The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK)
05.16.09 at Thekla (Bristol, UK)
05.17.09 at Oxford Academy (Oxford, UK)
05.19.09 at Electric Ballroom (London, UK)
06.04.09 at Showbox (Seattle, WA)
06.05.09 at Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR)
06.06.09 at BFD (San Francisco, CA)
06.07.09 at Independence Jam (San Diego, CA)
06.08.09 at Wiltern (Los Angeles, CA)
06.11.09 at Ogden Theater (Denver, CO)
06.12.09 at Granada (Lawrence, KS)
06.13.09 at First Avenue (Minneapolis, MN)
06.14.09 at Metro (Chicago, IL)
06.15.09 at St. Andrews Hall (Detriot, MI)
06.17.09 at Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
06.18.09 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
06.19.09 at Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA)


[Myspace] Metric
[Website] Metric

[Count Me Out] Video: Metric "Gimme Sympathy"
[Count Me Out] More Info On The Upcoming Metric Release
[Count Me Out] Metric Announce Fantasies
[Count Me Out] Metric "Help I'm Alive"

Pilot Speed "Put The Phone Down"

Pilot Speed have shared the opening track, "Put The Phone Down," off their forthcoming release, Wooden Bones, out 4/28 via Wind Up. Check it out below, along with the album art and tracklist.





Tracklist

01. Put The Phone Down
02. Light You Up
03. Bluff
04. Ain't No Life
05. Up On The Bridge
06. Where Does It Begin?
07. What Is Real, What Is Doubt
08. Today I Feel Sure
09. Midnight Fires
10. Wooden Bones
11. Open Arms

[MP3] Pilot Speed - Put The Phone Down


[Myspace] Pilot Speed
[Website] Pilot Speed

Marissa Nadler Announces Spring Tour Dates

Marissa Nadler is hitting the road soon in support of her new release, Little Hells, out now via Kemado. Check the dates out below, along with an mp3 of "River Of Dirt."


[MP3] Marissa Nadler - River Of Dirt


Tour Dates

04.07.09 at Hotel Cafe (Los Angeles, CA)
04.08.09 at Cafe du Nord (San Francisco, CA)
04.09.09 at Sonic Boom Records (Seattle, WA)
04.10.09 at Live on KEXP Radio (Seattle, WA)
04.10.09 at Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA)
04.11.09 at The Media Club (Vancouver, BC)
04.12.09 at Doug Fir (Portland, OR)
04.13.09 at Music Millenium (Portland, OR)
04.16.09 at 400 Bar (Minneapolis, MN) *
04.17.09 at High Noon Saloon (Madison, WI)
04.18.09 at Permanent Records (Chicago, IL)
04.18.09 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
04.19.09 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
04.21.09 at El Mocambo (Toronto, ON) *
04.22.09 at Black Sheep Inn (Wakefield, QC) *
04.24.09 at Lizard Lounge (Cambridge, MA) *
04.25.09 at Highline Ballroom (New York, NY) *
04.26.09 at IOTA (Arlington, VA) *
05.01.09 at Vooruit (Gent, BE) ^
05.02.09 at The Chapel Arts Center (Bath, UK)
05.03.09 at Halifax Parish Church (Halifax, UK)
05.04.09 at Captain's Rest (Glasgow, UK)
05.05.09 at Art's Center (Norwich, UK)
05.06.09 at Luminaire (London, UK)
05.07.09 at The Glee Club (Birmingham, UK)
05.09.09 at Chapelle St Jacques (Vendome, FR)
05.10.09 at Parlement de Bretagne (Rennes, FR)
05.11.09 at Nouveau Casino (Paris, FR)
05.12.09 at Bad Bonn (Dudingen, CH)
05.14.09 at Init (Rome, IT) #
05.15.09 at Casa 139 (Milano, IT)
05.16.09 at Spazio 211 (Torino, IT)
05.18.09 at Secret Place (Montpellier, FR)
05.19.09 at Sonic (Lyon, FR)
05.20.09 at Le Romandie (Zurich, CH)
05.22.09 at Admiralspalast 101 (Berlin, DE)
05.23.09 at Studio 672 (Koln, DE)
05.24.09 at Brotfabrik (Frankfurt, DE)
05.25.09 at KAMPNAGEL (Hamburg, DE)
05.26.09 at Loppen (Copenhagen, DK)
05.28.09 at Revolver + Jamie Stewart (Oslo, NO)
05.29.09 at Siesta Festival (Hassleholm, SE)
05.30.09 at Orange Blossom Festival (Beverungen, DE)
05.31.09 at De Buze (Steenwijk, NL)
06.01.09 at Paradiso (Amsterdam, NL)
06.02.09 at Ekko (Utrecht, NL)
06.03.09 at Botanique (Brussels, BE)

* w/ The Handsome Family
^ w/ Great Lake Swimmers
# w/ Josephine Foster


[Myspace] Marissa Nadler
[Website] Marissa Nadler

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Marissa Nadler - Little Hells

Album Review: Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels

Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels


01. Palmistry
02. Everything Is Moving So Fast
03. Pulling On A Line
04. Concrete Heart
05. She Comes To Me In Dreams
06. The Chorus In The Underground
07. Singer Castle Bells
08. Stealing Tomorrow
09. Still
10. New Light
11. Rivers Edge
12. Unison Falling Into Harmony





Standout Tracks: Pulling On A Line / Everything Is Moving So Fast / Stealing Tomorrow


Another solid collection of songs from Tony Dekker and company, however, I'm slightly hesitant because this is the most hi-fi I've heard these guys, when I must say that I'm a sucker for the lo-fi. Oh well, it's a necessary progression I suppose. Lost Channels is out today via Nettwerk.


* 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] Great Lake Swimmers
[Website] Great Lake Swimmers

[Count Me Out] Video: Great Lake Swimmers "Pulling On A Line"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers on Camera Music + New Stream
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "Pulling On A Line"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers Announce Lost Channels
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "Moving Pictures, Silent Films"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "I Am Part Of A Large Family"

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!


01. Zero
02. Heads Will Roll
03. Soft Shock
04. Skeletons
05. Dull Life
06. Shame And Fortune
07. Runaway
08. Dragon Queen
09. Hysteric
10. Little Shadow





Standout Tracks: Runaway / Zero / Soft Shock


Wow, this album was definitely a pleasant surprise. I can't believe that I've actually found something to pull me away from the new Grizzly Bear release. It's Blitz! is out today via Interscope.


* 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] Yeah Yeah Yeahs
[Website] Yeah Yeah Yeahs

[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Zero"
[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Heads Will Roll"
[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs "All I Want For Christmas"

Video: Animal Collective at Paradiso

3VOOR12 has shared a recent Animal Collective show at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Check it out below, along with the amazing new release, Merriweather Post Pavilion, out now via Domino.


[VIDEO] Animal Collective - Live at Paradiso - Amsterdam, NL (03.17.09)


Setlist

01. Summertime Clothes
02. Guys Eyes
03. Lion In A Coma
04. Slippi
05. What Would I Want Sky (Blue Sky)
06. Chores
07. Also Frightened
08. Leaf House
09. Lablakley Dress
10. Fireworks / Essplode
11. Brothersport
--Encore--
12. No More Runnin'
13. My Girls


[Myspace] Animal Collective
[Website] Animal Collective

[Count Me Out] Animal Collective BBC Session
[Count Me Out] Download Animal Collective's 2nd NYC Show
[Count Me Out] Video: Animal Collective "My Girls"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
[Count Me Out] Another New Animal Collective Record
[Count Me Out] Animal Collective Announce More Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Animal Collective Share New Album Art
[Count Me Out] Animal Collective Announce Merriweather Post Pavilion
[Count Me Out] Video: Animal Collective Interview on Pitchfork

Neko Case on The Interface

Neko Case had a session with Spinner's The Interface posted today. Check it out here, however, I've posted a video of the title track, "Middle Cyclone" below, along with a video interview. The new release, Middle Cyclone, is out now via Anti-. Also, remember that a Chicago show is coming up on April 24th at the Chicago Theatre.




[VIDEO] Neko Case - Middle Cyclone




[VIDEO] Neko Case Interview


Setlist

01. People Got A Lotta Nerve
02. Don't Forget Me
03. Middle Cyclone
04. I'm An Animal


[Myspace] Neko Case
[Website] Neko Case

[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case "People Got A Lotta Nerve"
[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case on Leno
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Neko Case - Middle Cyclone
[Count Me Out] Neko Case "Middle Cyclone"
[Count Me Out] Neko Case Announces Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Neko Case "People Got A Lotta Nerve"
[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case "Middle Cyclone EPK"
[Count Me Out] Neko Case Announces Middle Cyclone

Bob Dylan "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'"

Bob Dylan has shared a new tune, "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'," off his forthcoming release, Together Through Life, out 4/28 via Columbia. Check it out below.


[MP3] Bob Dylan - Beyond Here Lies Nothin"


[Myspace] Bob Dylan
[Website] Bob Dylan

Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks on Daytrotter

Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks had a Daytrotter session posted today. Check it out here, along with the latest release, Real Emotional Trash, out via Matador.


Tracks

01. Vanessa From Queens
02. Elmo Delmo
03. Funk 49 (James Gang Cover)


[Myspace] Stephen Malkmus
[Website] Stephen Malkmus

[Count Me Out] Video: Stephen Malkmus & Blitzen Trapper "Funk #49 (James Gang Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks "Gardenia"

The Redwalls on Daytrotter

The Redwalls had a Daytrotter session posted today. Check it out here, along with the 2007 self-titled release, The Redwalls, out via Mad Dragon.


Tracks

01. Don't You Wanna Come In
02. Little Sister
03. Edge Of The World
04. Hangman


[Myspace] The Redwalls

Video: Cursive "From The Hips"

Cursive have a new video for "From The Hips," which a friend of mine is actually in. Check it out below, along with the new release, Mama, I'm Swollen, out now via Saddle Creek.




[VIDEO] Cursive - From The Hips

[MP3] Cursive - From The Hips


[Myspace] Cursive
[Website] Cursive

[Count Me Out] Video: Cursive on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen
[Count Me Out] Stream Two New Cursive Tunes
[Count Me Out] Cursive Announce Mama, I'm Swollen

Doves "Winter Hill"

Doves have shared a new tune, "Winter Hill," off the forthcoming release, Kingdom Of Rust, out 4/7 via Astralwerks. Check it out below.




[STREAM] Doves - Winter Hill


[Myspace] Doves
[Website] Doves

[Count Me Out] Video: Doves "Kingdom Of Rust"
[Count Me Out] Doves "Jetstream"

Lisa Hannigan on Daytrotter

Lisa Hannigan had a Daytrotter session posted today. Check it out here, along with the new release, Sea Sew, out now via ATO.


Tracks

01. I Don't Know
02. An Ocean And A Rock
03. Teeth
04. Lille


[Myspace] Lisa Hannigan
[Website] Lisa Hannigan

[Count Me Out] Video: Lisa Hannigan "I Don't Know"
[Count Me Out] Video: Lisa Hannigan on The Colbert Report
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] New Lisa Hannigan Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Lisa Hannigan "Lille"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Lisa Hannigan - Sea Sew
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan "Lille"
[Count Me Out] New Lisa Hannigan Album In September
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan Demos

Wilco Confirm Feist and Announce Some More Track Titles

Wilco have confirmed the appearance of Feist on a new track called, "You And I." Also, that the forthcoming album, which is still untitled, is nearing completion and scheduled for a late June release via Nonesuch. More info to come soon and check out some possible track titles below, which apparently are in no particular order.


Tracks

- Deeper Down
- Conscript (aka I'll Fight)
- One Wing
- Solitaire
- Wilco (The Song)
- Country Disappeared
- Everlasting
- Bull Black Nova
- Sonny Feeling
- You And I


[Myspace] Wilco
[Website] Wilco

[Count Me Out] Wilco & Feist Collaboration
[Count Me Out] New Wilco In June
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco's Ashes Of American Flags (Trailer)
[Count Me Out] Video: Jeff Tweedy "Everlasting Love" and "Fake Plastic Trees"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jeff Tweedy w/ Many Others "Fake Plastic Trees"
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco on The Colbert Report
[Count Me Out] 2 New Wilco Songs
[Count Me Out] Wilco (feat. Fleet Foxes) "I Shall Be Released"
[Count Me Out] Wilco "Thirteen"
[Count Me Out] Jeff Tweedy Plays A New Tune
[Count Me Out] Free Wilco Bonus EP's
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco (feat. Fleet Foxes) "I Shall Be Released"
[Count Me Out] New Wilco Record In 2009
[Count Me Out] Wilco "Sonny Feeling (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco at the Cubs Game
[Count Me Out] Wilco at Lollapalooza
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco on SNL
[Count Me Out] Video: Wilco on SNL (Preview)
[Count Me Out] Wilco Residency Night 5 Setlist
[Count Me Out] Wilco Residency Night 4 Setlist
[Count Me Out] Wilco Residency Night 3 Setlist
[Count Me Out] Wilco Residency Night 2 Setlist
[Count Me Out] Wilco Residency Night 1 Setlist
[Count Me Out] Wilco To Play Every Song

Video: Deerhoof "Eaguru Guru"

Deerhoof have a new video for "Eaguru Guru," a tune off the latest release, Offend Maggie, out via Kill Rock Stars. Check it out below.




[VIDEO] Deerhoof - Eaguru Guru


[Myspace] Deerhoof
[Website] Deerhoof

[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof From Juan's Basement
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Buck And Judy"
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Basketball Get Your Groove Back"
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Offend Maggie"
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Family Of Others"
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Chandelier Searchlight"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Deerhoof - Offend Maggie
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "Fresh Born"
[Count Me Out] Deefhoof "Offend Maggie"
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhoof "The Tears And Music Of Love"
[Count Me Out] Deerhoof Announce Fall Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Deerhoof Announce Offend Maggie

Video: Lisa Hannigan "I Don't Know"

Lisa Hannigan has a lovely new arts and crafts friendly video for "I Don't Know," a tune off the new release, Sea Sew, out now via ATO. Check it out below.




[VIDEO] Lisa Hannigan - I Don't Know


[Myspace] Lisa Hannigan
[Website] Lisa Hannigan

[Count Me Out] Video: Lisa Hannigan on The Colbert Report
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] New Lisa Hannigan Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Lisa Hannigan "Lille"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Lisa Hannigan - Sea Sew
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan "Lille"
[Count Me Out] New Lisa Hannigan Album In September
[Count Me Out] Lisa Hannigan Demos

Video: Great Lake Swimmers "Pulling On A Line"

Great Lake Swimmers have a new video for "Pulling On A Line," a tune off the forthcoming release, Lost Channels, out 3/31 via Nettwerk. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show is coming up on April 21st at Schubas.




[VIDEO] Great Lake Swimmers - Pulling On A Line


[Myspace] Great Lake Swimmers
[Website] Great Lake Swimmers

[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers on Camera Music + New Stream
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "Pulling On A Line"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers Announce Lost Channels
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "Moving Pictures, Silent Films"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers "I Am Part Of A Large Family"

Video: Grizzly Bear w/ Victoria Legrand "Two Weeks (Live)"

Grizzly Bear performed "Two Weeks," with Victoria Legrand of Beach House, for the first time ever, last week at SXSW. Check it out below, along with the forthcoming release, Veckatimest, out 5/26 via Warp.




[VIDEO] Grizzly Bear w/ Victoria Legrand - Two Weeks (Live)


[Myspace] Grizzly Bear
[Website] Grizzly Bear

[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Cheerleader"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Announce Spring Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Confirm Veckatimest
[Count Me Out] New Grizzly Bear Album Update + Rumors
[Count Me Out] Download 4 New Grizzly Bear Tunes
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Service Bell (feat. Feist)"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Deep Blue Sea"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Album Update
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear "Fine For Now (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear at Lollapalooza
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Mother And Child Reunion (Paul Simon Cover) (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Conan
[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

JBM "Cleo's Song"

Jesse B. Marchant aka JBM was a new find today, thanks to a friend. JBM is a singer/songwriter from Montreal who seems to channel José González and or Jim James on his new debut release, Not Even In July, which is out now. Thanks to a feature on NPR's Second Stage back in February you can download a fantastic track called, "Cleo's Song," however, the entire album is available to stream over on his website.


[MP3] JBM - Cleo's Song


[Myspace] JBM
[Website] JBM

The Shins To Tour This Spring

The Shins will be hitting the road this May. No news to report on a new album, but according to this Billboard article from last summer, the band plan to release it through singer James Mercer's label, Aural Apothecary and not Sub Pop, whom released the three previous albums.


[MP3] The Shins - Australia
[MP3] The Shins - Phantom Limb


Tour Dates

05.02.09 at Red Square on Campus - Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)
05.04.09 at Showbox (Seattle, WA)
05.05.09 at Showbox (Seattle, WA)
05.06.09 at Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR)
05.07.09 at Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR)
05.09.09 at Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
05.10.09 at Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles, CA)
05.11.09 at SOMA (San Diego, CA)
05.13.09 at The National (Richmond, VA)
05.14.09 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
05.15.09 at Ram's Head Live (Baltimore, MD)
05.16.09 at Electric Factory (Philadelphia, PA)
05.17.09 at Wellmont Theater (Montclair, NJ)
05.18.09 at Terminal Five (New York, NY)


[Myspace] The Shins
[Website] The Shins

My Brightest Diamond on The LaundroMatinee

Shara Worden aka My Brightest Diamond had a session with My Old Kentucky's LaundroMatinee posted today. Check some videos out below, along with mp3's from the session, here. The latest release, A Thousand Shark's Teeth, is out via Asthmatic Kitty.




[VIDEO] My Brightest Diamond - The Gentlest Gentleman




[VIDEO] My Brightest Diamond - Inside A Boy




[VIDEO] My Brightest Diamond - From The Top Of The World




[VIDEO] My Brightest Diamond - Apples


[Myspace] My Brightest Diamond
[Website] My Brightest Diamond

[Count Me Out] My Brightest Diamond on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Video: My Brightest Diamond on Don't Look Down
[Count Me Out] My Brightest Diamond "From The Top Of The World"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: My Brightest Diamond - A Thousand Shark's Teeth

Video: Bloc Party on Letterman

Bloc Party performed "One Month Off" last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Intimacy, out via Atlantic.




[VIDEO] Bloc Party - One Month Off


[Myspace] Bloc Party
[Website] Bloc Party

[Count Me Out] Bloc Party on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Video: Bloc Party "One Month Off"
[Count Me Out] Bloc Party Take Away Show
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Bloc Party - Intimacy
[Count Me Out] Video: Bloc Party "Talons"
[Count Me Out] Bloc Party "Trojan Horse"

Video: Metric "Gimme Sympathy"

Metric have a new video for "Gimme Sympathy," a tune off the forthcoming release, Fantasies, out 4/14 via Last Gang. Check it out below.




[VIDEO] Metric - Gimme Sympathy


[Myspace] Metric
[Website] Metric

[Count Me Out] More Info On The Upcoming Metric Release
[Count Me Out] Metric Announce Fantasies
[Count Me Out] Metric "Help I'm Alive"

Camera Obscura Announce Tour Dates

Camera Obscura have announced some new tour dates, which includes a Chicago show on May 29th at Metro. Check the rest out below, along with the forthcoming release, My Maudlin Career, out 4/21 via 4AD.


Tour Dates

03.24.09 at The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY)
03.25.09 at Mercury Lounge (New York, NY)
04.21.09 at Academy 2 (Newcastle, UK)
04.22.09 at Club Academy (Manchester, UK)
04.23.09 at Shepherd's Bush Empire (London, UK)
04.24.09 at Leamington Assembly (Warwick, UK)
04.25.09 at The Leadmill (Sheffield, UK)
04.26.09 at Barrowlands Ballroom (Glasgow, UK)
04.29.09 at The Stiff Kitten (Belfast, IE)
04.30.09 at Andrew's Lane Theatre (Dublin, IE)
05.27.09 at Mercy Lounge (Nashville, TN)
05.28.09 at Southgate House (Newport, KY)
05.29.09 at Metro (Chicago, IL)
05.30.09 at Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis, MN)
06.01.09 at Bluebird (Denver, CO)
06.02.09 at Urban Lounge (Salt Lake City, UT)
06.04.09 at Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR)
06.05.09 at Commodore (Vancouver, BC)
06.06.09 at Showbox (Seattle, WA)
06.08.09 at The Fillmore (San Francisco, CA)
06.09.09 at Glasshouse (Pomona, CA)
06.11.09 at Henry Fonda Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
06.13.09 at Lunario (Mexico City, MX)
06.15.09 at Antone's (Austin, TX)
06.16.09 at The Loft (Dallas, TX)
06.18.09 at Bottletree (Birmingham, AL)
06.19.09 at Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA)
06.20.09 at Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
06.21.09 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
06.22.09 at TLA (Philadelphia, PA)
06.24.09 at Webster Hall (New York, NY)
06.25.09 at Somerville Theatre (Boston, MA)
06.26.09 at La Tulipe (Montreal, QC)
06.27.09 at Lee's Palace (Toronto, ON)
06.29.09 at Wexner Center - Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
06.30.09 at Mr. Small's (Pittsburgh, PA)
07.25.09 at Indietracks Festival (Derbyshire, UK)


[Myspace] Camera Obscura
[Website] Camera Obscura

[Count Me Out] Video: Camera Obscura "French Navy"
[Count Me Out] Camera Obscura "My Maudlin Career"

Album Review: The Decemberists - The Hazards Of Love

The Decemberists - The Hazards Of Love


01. Prelude
02. Hazards Of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle The Thistles Undone)
03. A Bower Scene
04. Won't Want For Love (Margaret In The Taiga)
05. Hazards Of Love 2 (Wager All)
06. The Queen's Approach
07. Isn't It A Lovely Night?
08. The Wanting Comes In Waves/Repaid
09. An Interlude
10. The Rake's Song
11. The Abduction Of Margaret
12. The Queen's Rebuke/The Crossing
13. Annan Water
14. Margaret In Captivity
15. Hazards Of Love 3 (Revenge!)
16. The Wanting Comes In Waves (Reprise)
17. Hazards Of Love 4 (The Drowned)





Standout Tracks: The Wanting Comes In Waves/Repaid / Hazards Of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle The Thistles Undone) / The Rake's Song


The Hazards Of Love is out today via Capitol.


* 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] The Decemberists
[Website] The Decemberists

[Count Me Out] The Decemberists Announce Spring Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists Reveal New Album Art
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists "The Rake's Song"
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists Announce The Hazards Of Love
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists "Record Year"
[Count Me Out] Video: The Decemberists on Conan
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists "O New England"
[Count Me Out] The Decemberists "Valerie Plume"

Jenny Owen Youngs "Led To The Sea"

Paste has shared a fantastic new tune, "Led To The Sea," off the forthcoming Jenny Owen Youngs release, Transmitter Failure, out 5/26 via Nettwerk. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.


[MP3] Jenny Owen Youngs - Led To The Sea


Tour Dates

04.30.09 at Subterranean (Chicago, IL) *
05.01.09 at Slowdown Jr. (Omaha, NE) *
05.02.09 at Hi Dive (Denver, CO) *
05.03.09 at Kilby Court (Salt Lake City, UT) *
05.05.09 at Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA) *
05.06.09 at Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR) *
05.08.09 at Bottom of the Hill (San Francisco, CA) *
05.09.09 at Hotel Cafe (Los Angeles, CA) *
05.11.09 at The Loft - UCSD (San Diego, CA)
05.12.09 at Club Congress (Tucson, AZ) *
05.14.09 at Stubb's BBQ Indoors (Austin, TX) *
05.15.09 at The Prophet Bar (Dallas, TX) *
05.16.09 at Juanita's Cantina Ballroom (Little Rock, AK) *
05.17.09 at Hi-Tone Cafe (Memphis, TN) *
05.20.09 at The Casbah - Tremont Music Hall (Charlotte, NC) *
05.22.09 at Canal Club Downstairs (Richmond, VA) *
05.23.09 at Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, DC) *
05.26.09 at Johnny Brenda's (Philadelphia, PA) *
05.27.09 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY) *
05.28.09 at Cafe 939 at Berklee (Boston, MA) *
05.29.09 at Empire Dine & Dance (Portland, ME) *
05.30.09 at Toquet Hall (Westport, CT) *

* w/ Jukebox The Ghost!


[Myspace] Jenny Owen Youngs
[Website] Jenny Owen Youngs

Sigur Rós Take Away Show

Sigur Rós had a Take Away Show with La Blogotheque posted today. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust, out via XL.




[VIDEO] Sigur Rós - Við Spilum Endalaust


[Myspace] Sigur Rós
[Website] Sigur Rós

[Count Me Out] Video: Sigur Rós "Við Spilum Endalaust"
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós "Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur"
[Count Me Out] Video: Sigur Rós Live at MOMA
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Sigur Rós - Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós Album Stream
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós "Festival"
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós "Gobbledigook"
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós Are Working On A New Album

Album Review: Nathan Xander - The Fear

Nathan Xander - The Fear


01. October
02. Emerald Cities
03. Colors
04. John Wayne
05. True Love Never Did Run Smooth
06. Dark Horses
07. The Alchemist
08. Trial By Fire
09. Martyr's Song
10. A Long One
11. Every Rainy Day





Standout Tracks: Martyr's Song / October / John Wayne


Reminiscent of Ryan Adams' Heartbreaker and early Jason Collett, this current Chicagoan brings a new twist with his alt-country storytelling. My only complaint would be that most of the songs are just a tad too long, but other than that, I'm really diggin' this record. Anyway, The Fear, is out now. Go pick it up, here.


* 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] Nathan Xander
[Website] Nathan Xander

[Count Me Out] Nathan Xander "Brilliant Before My Eyes"

Dirty Projectors "Remade Horizon (Live From SXSW)"

Good God, the Dirty Projectors blow my mind. Stereogum just posted two new recordings from SXSW and I must say, "Remade Horizon" is insane! Also, thanks to NPR, you can stream an entire set from the Projectors, here. The forthcoming release, Bitte Orca, is out 6/9 via Domino. Also, take a look at some revised tour dates.


[MP3] Dirty Projectors - Remade Horizon (Live From SXSW)
[MP3] Dirty Projectors - Stillness Is The Move (Live From SXSW)


Tour Dates

03.24.09 at Rescue Rooms (Nottingham, UK) *^
03.25.09 at Clwb Ifor Bach (Cardiff, UK) *^
03.27.09 at Black Box (Belfast, IE) *^
03.28.09 at Crawdaddy (Dublin, IE) *^
03.29.09 at ABC2 (Glasgow, UK) *^
03.31.09 at Komedia (Brighton, UK) *^
04.01.09 at Mint Lounge (Manchester, UK) *^
04.02.09 at Scala (London, UK) *^
04.03.09 at Arnolfini (Bristol, UK) *^
04.04.09 at Taylor Johns House (Coventry, UK) *^
05.03.09 at Radio City Music Hall - Dark Was The Night LIVE (New York, NY)
05.22.09 at Fox Oakland Theater (Oakland, CA) #
05.23.09 at Roseland Theater (Portland, OR) #
05.25.09 at Malkin Bowl (Vancouver, BC) #
05.27.09 at Edmonton Event Center (Edmonton, AB) #
05.28.09 at University of Calgary - Macewan Hall (Calgary, AB) #
05.29.09 at Louis' Pub (Saskatoon, SK) #
05.30.09 at Burton Cummings Theater (Winnipeg, MB) #
06.02.09 at Sound Academy (Toronto, ON) #
06.03.09 at Metropolis (Montreal, QC) #
06.04.09 at House Of Blues (Boston, MA) #
06.05.09 at Central Park Summerstage (New York, NY) #
06.06.09 at Metro Gallery (Baltimore, MD) #
06.09.09 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC) #
06.10.09 at The National (Richmond, VA) #
06.11.09 at Amos' Southend (Charlotte, NC) #

* w/ Lucky Dragons
^ w/ Polar Bear
# w/ TV On The Radio


[Myspace] Dirty Projectors

[Count Me Out] Video: Dirty Projectors "Knotty Pine"
[Count Me Out] Dirty Projectors Announce Bitte Orca
[Count Me Out] Dirty Projectors + David Byrne "Knotty Pine"

Video: Neko Case "People Got A Lotta Nerve"

Neko Case has a new video for "People Got A Lotta Nerve" a tune off the new release, Middle Cyclone, out now via Anti-. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show is coming up on April 24th at the Chicago Theatre.




[VIDEO] Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve


[Myspace] Neko Case
[Website] Neko Case

[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case on Leno
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Neko Case - Middle Cyclone
[Count Me Out] Neko Case "Middle Cyclone"
[Count Me Out] Neko Case Announces Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Neko Case "People Got A Lotta Nerve"
[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case "Middle Cyclone EPK"
[Count Me Out] Neko Case Announces Middle Cyclone

Video: Bon Iver "Tampa To Tulsa (The Jayhawks Cover)"

The Bon Iver boys recently covered The Jayhawks tune, "Tampa To Tulsa," which is off the 2003 release, Rainy Day Music, out via Lost Highway. I don't know about you, but I'm thoroughly impressed with Mike Noyce's lead vocals. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.




[VIDEO] Bon Iver - Tampa To Tulsa (The Jayhawks Cover)


Tour Dates

05.19.09 at Zakk (Dusseldorf, DE)
05.20.09 at übel&gefaehrlich (Hamburg, DE)
05.23.09 at The Gorge Ampitheatre - Sasquatch Music Festival (Quincy, WA)
06.06.09 at Workplay (Birmingham, AL) *
06.07.09 at Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA) *
06.09.09 at Revolution (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) *
06.10.09 at The State Theater (St. Petersburg, FL) *
06.12.09 at Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
06.13.09 at Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
06.14.09 at Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
06.30.09 at Hyde Park - Serpentine Sessions (London, UK)
07.07.09 at Twilight Concert Series (Salt Lake City, UT) ^
07.11.09 at Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
07.14.09 at The Granada Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA) #
07.16.09 at Tower Theatre (Fresno, CA) #
07.18.09 at The Mountain Winery (Saratoga, CA) #
07.25.09 at Camp Festival (Dorset, UK)
08.12.09 at Oya Festival 2009 (Oslo, NO)
08.14.09 at Way Out Festival (Gothenburg, SE)
08.15.09 at Haldern Pop (Haldern, DE)
08.16.09 at Summer Sundae (Leicester, UK)
08.20.09 at Pukkelpop (Hasselt, BE)
08.21.09 at Lowlands (Biddinghuizen, NL)
08.22.09 at Green Man Festival (Powys, UK)
10.03.09 at Austin City Limits (Austin, TX)

* w/ Elvis Perkins
^ w/ Jenny Lewis
# w/ The Indigo Girls


[Myspace] Bon Iver
[Website] Bon Iver

[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "The Park (Feist Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "Blood Bank"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Bon Iver - Blood Bank [EP]
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver "Your Love (The Outfield Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver on Letterman
[Count Me Out] New Bon Iver EP In January
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver on Conan + Free EP
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver Plays Okkervil River
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver on NPR
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver "Babys (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Bon Iver "Blood Bank (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Take Away Show Pt. 2
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Take Away Show
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Black Cab Session
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Interview on Pitchfork
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Show on Pitchfork.TV
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver Announces New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "Re: Stacks"
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "The Wolves (Act I and II)"
[Count Me Out] Bon Iver "Lump Sum"

Grizzly Bear "Cheerleader"

Grizzly Bear have shared a new tune, "Cheerleader," off the forthcoming release, Veckatimest, out 5/26 via Warp. Check it out below.


[MP3] Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader


[Myspace] Grizzly Bear
[Website] Grizzly Bear

[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Announce Spring Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Confirm Veckatimest
[Count Me Out] New Grizzly Bear Album Update + Rumors
[Count Me Out] Download 4 New Grizzly Bear Tunes
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Service Bell (feat. Feist)"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Deep Blue Sea"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Album Update
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear "Fine For Now (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear at Lollapalooza
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear "Mother And Child Reunion (Paul Simon Cover) (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Conan
[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

Video: Camera Obscura "French Navy"

Camera Obscura have a new video for "French Navy," the opening track off the forthcoming release, My Maudlin Career, out 4/21 via 4AD. Check it out below, along with an mp3.




[VIDEO] Camera Obscura - French Navy

[MP3] Camera Obscura - French Navy


[Myspace] Camera Obscura
[Website] Camera Obscura

[Count Me Out] Camera Obscura "My Maudlin Career"

Regina Spektor Announces Far

Regina Spektor will release a new album, Far, out this June via Sire. Read some more about it from a Pitchfork interview, here.


[Myspace] Regina Spektor
[Website] Regina Spektor

[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor on NPR's Mountain Stage

Video: Cursive on Letterman

Cursive performed "From The Hips" last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check it out below, along with the new release, Mama, I'm Swollen, out now via Saddle Creek.




[VIDEO] Cursive - From The Hips


[Myspace] Cursive
[Website] Cursive

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen
[Count Me Out] Stream Two New Cursive Tunes
[Count Me Out] Cursive Announce Mama, I'm Swollen

Here We Go Magic on WOXY

So I was hoping to go see Here We Go Magic tonight at the Beat Kitchen; however, since I'm pretty poor, I will not be attending. Luckily I came across this today, where Luke Temple and gang performed a few songs for WOXY (free downloads available). Also, if you have yet to here, Grizzly Bear have asked Here We Go Magic to support them on their upcoming tour, which should be pretty great. Too bad no Chicago gig on that tour, but maybe we can hope for a Pitchfork Fest appearance as well. The self-titled debut, Here We Go Magic, is out now via Western Vinyl.


Setlist

01. Fangela
02. Tunnelvision
03. Surprise (new/unreleased)
04. Only Pieces


[Myspace] Here We Go Magic
[Website] Here We Go Magic

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Here We Go Magic - Here We Go Magic
[Count Me Out] Video: Here We Go Magic "Tunnelvision"
[Count Me Out] Here We Go Magic "Tunnelvision"

Apostle Of Hustle "Perfect Fit"

Apostle Of Hustle are set to release a new album, Eats Darkness, on 5/19 via Arts & Crafts. Check the album art and tracklist out below, along with the new tune, "Perfect Fit."





Tracklist

01. Snakes
02. Eazy Speaks
03. Soul Unwind
04. Sign
05. Perfect Fit
06. Xerses
07. What Are You Talking About?
08. Whistle In The Fog
09. Eats Darkness
10. Return To Sender
11. How To Defeat A More Powerful Enemy
12. Nobody Bought It
13. Blackberry

[MP3] Apostle Of Hustle - Perfect Fit


[Myspace] Apostle Of Hustle
[Website] Apostle Of Hustle

Video: Bat For Lashes "Daniel"

Natasha Khan aka Bat For Lashes has a new video for "Daniel," a tune off her forthcoming release, Two Suns, out 4/7 via Astralwerks. Check it out below, along with the single's album art.




[VIDEO] Bat For Lashes - Daniel





[Myspace] Bat For Lashes
[Website] Bat For Lashes

[Count Me Out] Bat For Lashes Announces Two Suns
[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes "What's A Girl To Do"

Video: Dirty Projectors "Knotty Pine"

Here's yet another video from last month's Dark Was The Night house show extravaganza. Check out the Dirty Projectors playing their contribution (minus David Byrne), "Knotty Pine." Dark Was The Night is out now via Red Hot/4AD. On another note, the ending is very ironic because I totally had that song in my head this morning.



[VIDEO] Dirty Projectors - Knotty Pine


[Myspace] Dirty Projectors

[Count Me Out] Dirty Projectors Announce Bitte Orca
[Count Me Out] Dirty Projectors + David Byrne "Knotty Pine"

Video: Handsome Furs "I'm Confused"

Handsome Furs have a new video for "I'm Confused," a tune off the new release, Face Control, out now via Sub Pop. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show will be had this Sunday, March 15th at the Empty Bottle.




[VIDEO] Handsome Furs - I'm Confused


[Myspace] Handsome Furs
[Website] Handsome Furs

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Handsome Furs – Face Control
[Count Me Out] Handsome Furs "I'm Confused"
[Count Me Out] New Handsome Furs Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] New Handsome Furs Album In February
[Count Me Out] Video: Handsome Furs "Legal Tender" + "Thy Will Be Done"