Count Me Out: May 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Count Me Out Monthly Mix #14

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.

May Mix

01. Patrick Watson - Beijing
02. Foreign Born - Early Warnings
03. Wilco - Wilco (The Song)
04. DM Stith - Thanksgiving Moon
05. Jeremy Enigk - Mind Idea
06. The Dead Weather - Treat Me Like Your Mother
07. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Y Control
08. The Antlers - Two
09. Deradoorian - Holding Pattern
10. Bowerbirds - Northern Lights
11. Greg Laswell - Off I Go
12. Modest Mouse - Satellite Skin
13. Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer
14. Golden Shoulders - The Mountain
15. Cameron McGill - Low Ways
16. Regina Spektor - Dance Anthem Of The 80's
17. Dana Falconberry - The Possum Song
18. The Decemberists - The Wanting Comes In Waves/Repaid

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Grizzly Bear on The Interface

Grizzly Bear had a session with Spinner's The Interface posted today. Check it out here, however, I've posted a video of "Ready, Able" below, along with a video interview. The new release, Veckatimest, is out now via Warp.

[VIDEO] Grizzly Bear - Ready, Able

Video: Bat For Lashes "Pearl's Dream"

Natasha Khan aka Bat For Lashes has a new video for "Pearl's Dream," a tune off her new release, Two Suns, out now via Astralwerks. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Bat For Lashes - Pearl's Dream

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

[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes on Jools Holland
[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes on E4
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Bat For Lashes - Two Suns
[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes "Daniel"
[Count Me Out] Bat For Lashes Announces Two Suns
[Count Me Out] Video: Bat For Lashes "What's A Girl To Do"

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Dana Falconberry on The LaundroMatinee

Dana Falconberry had a session with My Old Kentucky's LaundroMatinee posted today. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Oh Skies Of Grey, out via 2 Minutes 59.

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Anna Marie

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Crooked River

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Do You

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Someday

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Possum Song

[VIDEO] Dana Falconberry - Baby Blue Sky

[Myspace] Dana Falconberry
[Website] Dana Falconberry

[Count Me Out] Dana Falconberry Is On Tour
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Dana Falconberry - Oh Skies Of Grey
[Count Me Out] Video: Dana Falconberry "Baby Blue Sky"

Video: Regina Spektor "Laughing With"

Regina Spektor has a new video for "Laughing With," a tune off her forthcoming release, Far, out 6/23 via Sire. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Regina Spektor - Laughing With

[Myspace] Regina Spektor
[Website] Regina Spektor

[Count Me Out] Video: Regina Spektor "Dance Anthem Of The 80's"
[Count Me Out] Video: Regina Spektor on Jools Holland
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Blue Lips"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Laughing With"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor Announces Far
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor on NPR's Mountain Stage

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Cotton Jones on Daytrotter

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Yeah Yeah Yeahs at the Aragon Ballroom (05.26.09)

I decided, last minute, to head on over to the Aragon Ballroom to check out the Yeah Yeah Yeahs show tonight. After frequently spinning and thoroughly enjoying their new release, It's Blitz!, out now via Interscope, I was left even more impressed with their live show. Especially when they opened with my favorite track from the new record, "Runaway." And come on, not too many people have better stage presence/moves than Karen O. The only complaint would be the (overall) sound, but maybe it was just where I was standing. Since I decided to go last minute, I was unaware that Grand Ole Party were opening, who I had seen, and was blown away by, before. However, this set left me with a slightly different opinion. Still good, but again, maybe it was just the sound, but they seemed to only play new songs, which was a slight bummer. Anyway, the show was far beyond average and one of the bests from the year so far.

Setlist

01. Runaway
02. Black Tongue
03. Human Fly (Cramps Cover)
04. Man
05. Dull Life
06. Gold Lion
07. Cheated Hearts
08. Skeletons
09. Soft Shock
10. Honeybear
11. Zero
12. Maps (Acoustic)
13. Y Control
--Encore--
14. Heads Will Roll
15. Art Star
16. Date With The Night

[Myspace] Yeah Yeah Yeahs
[Website] Yeah Yeah Yeahs

[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Heads Will Roll"
[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Zero (Animal Collective Remix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on SNL
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!
[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"

Fanfarlo on Bandstand Busking

Fanfarlo recently played some new tunes on Bandstand Busking. Check it out below, along with an interview and mp3s of "I'm A Pilot" and "Finish Line." The new (special edition) release, Reservoir, is out soon via Rough Trade.

[VIDEO] Fanfarlo - Harold T Wilkins

[VIDEO] Fanfarlo - Finish Line

[VIDEO] Fanfarlo - Comets

[VIDEO] Fanfarlo - Luna

[VIDEO] Fanfarlo - Interview

[MP3] Fanfarlo - I'm A Pilot
[MP3] Fanfarlo - Finish Line

[Myspace] Fanfarlo
[Website] Fanfarlo

Video: Jenny Owen Youngs "If I Didn't Know"

Jenny Owen Youngs has a new video for "If I Didn't Know," a tune off the new release, Transmitter Failure, out today via Nettwerk. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Jenny Owen Youngs - If I Didn't Know

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

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Jenny Owen Youngs - Transmitter Failure
[Count Me Out] Video: Jenny Owen Youngs "First Person"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jenny Owen Youngs "Clean Break"
[Count Me Out] Jenny Owen Youngs "Led To The Sea"

Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Heads Will Roll"

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have a new video for "Heads Will Roll," a tune off the new release, It's Blitz!, out now via Interscope. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show will be had tonight at the Aragon Ballroom.

[VIDEO] Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll

[Myspace] Yeah Yeah Yeahs
[Website] Yeah Yeah Yeahs

[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Zero (Animal Collective Remix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs on SNL
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!
[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: The National "The Runaway"

The National recently performed a new song, "The Runaway," on Q TV. Can we expect this, along with a few others ("Blood Buzz Ohio," "England," "Vanderlylle Cry Baby," and "Wake Up Your Saints") on a new album out later this year? I sure hope so.

[VIDEO] The National - The Runaway

[Myspace] The National
[Website] The National

[Count Me Out] Video: The National on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] The National and St. Vincent "Sleep All Summer (Crooked Fingers Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: The National "So Far Around The Bend"
[Count Me Out] The National Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] The National "So Far Around The Bend"
[Count Me Out] The National "Mr. November"
[Count Me Out] The National on Bandwidth Podcast
[Count Me Out] The National in Obama Ad
[Count Me Out] The National at Lollapalooza

Album Review: Jenny Owen Youngs - Transmitter Failure

Jenny Owen Youngs - Transmitter Failure

01. First
02. Led To The Sea
03. Dissolve
04. Here Is A Heart
05. Clean Break
06. If I Didn't Know
07. What Beats Within
08. Secrets
09. No More Words
10. Last Person
11. Nighty Night
12. Transmitter Failure
13. Start + Stop

alright

Standout Tracks: Led To The Sea / Dissolve / What Beats Within

Transmitter Failure 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] Jenny Owen Youngs
[Website] Jenny Owen Youngs

[Count Me Out] Video: Jenny Owen Youngs "First Person"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jenny Owen Youngs "Clean Break"
[Count Me Out] Jenny Owen Youngs "Led To The Sea"

Album Review: Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

01. Lisztomania
02. 1901
03. Fences
04. Love Like A Sunset Pt. 1
05. Love Like A Sunset Pt. 2
06. Lasso
07. Rome
08. Countdown
09. Girlfriend
10. Armistice

great

Standout Tracks: 1901 / Lisztomania / Girlfriend

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is out today via Glassnote.

* 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] Phoenix
[Website] Phoenix

[Count Me Out] Video: Phoenix "1901"
[Count Me Out] Video: Phoenix "Lisztomania"
[Count Me Out] Video: Phoenix on SNL
[Count Me Out] Phoenix Reveal Album Art + Tracklist
[Count Me Out] Phoenix "1901"

Album Review: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

01. Southern Point
02. Two Weeks
03. All We Ask
04. Fine For Now
05. Cheerleader
06. Dory
07. Ready, Able
08. About Face
09. Hold Still
10. While You Wait For The Others
11. I Live With You
12. Foreground

great

Standout Tracks: Foreground / Two Weeks / While You Wait For The Others

Definitely my most anticipated release of 2009. Now I admit, I am a sucker for Daniel Rossen, but man oh man, Ed Droste thrives on this record. His voice just puts me in another world. I'll even throw it out there that "Foreground" may possibly be my favorite track of 2009. On the other hand, I have a real good feeling that "Two Weeks" is going to be a pretty big hit and will take this amazing group to the next level, whatever that may be. Veckatimest 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] Grizzly Bear
[Website] Grizzly Bear

[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear "Two Weeks"
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear Black Cab Session
[Count Me Out] Grizzly Bear on WNYC's Soundcheck
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear on Jools Holland
[Count Me Out] Video: Grizzly Bear w/ Victoria Legrand "Two Weeks (Live)"
[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

Monday, May 25, 2009

Here We Go Magic on Daytrotter

Here We Go Magic had a Daytrotter session posted today. Check it out here, along with some upcoming tour dates. The self-titled debut, Here We Go Magic, is out now via Western Vinyl.

Tracks

01. Fangela
02. Only Pieces
03. Collector

Tour Dates

05.28.09 at Town Hall (New York, NY) *
05.29.09 at Town Hall (New York, NY) *
05.31.09 at Music Hall Of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY) *
06.01.09 at 9:30 Club (Washington, Washington DC) *
06.02.09 at Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA) *
06.03.09 at Berklee Performance Center (Boston, MA) *
06.04.09 at Le National (Montreal, QC) *
06.05.09 at Pheonix (Toronto, ON) *
06.06.09 at Empty Bottle (Chicago, IL) ^#
06.07.09 at Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis, MN) *
06.08.09 at Pabst Theatre (Milwaukee, WI) *
06.09.09 at Buskirk - Chumley Theater (Bloomington, IN) *
06.11.09 at Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC) *
06.12.09 at The Earl (Atlanta, GA)
06.15.09 at Granada Theater (Dallas, TX) *
06.16.09 at The Parish (Austin, TX) *
06.18.09 at The Rialto (Tuscon, AZ) *
06.19.09 at The Wiltern (Los Angeles, CA) *
06.21.09 at The Fillmore (San Francisco, CA) *
06.24.09 at Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR)
06.25.09 at Chop Suey (Seattle, WA)
07.03.09 at South Street Seaport (New York, NY)
07.05.09 at Wireless Festival (London, UK)
07.06.09 at ICA (London, UK)
10.03.09 at Austin City Limits Festival (Austin, TX)
10.04.09 at Austin City Limits Festival (Austin, TX)

* w/ Grizzly Bear
^ w/ John Vanderslice
# w/ Apostle Of Hustle

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

[Count Me Out] Here We Go Magic on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Here We Go Magic on WOXY
[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"

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Video: Regina Spektor "Dance Anthem Of The 80's"

Regina Spektor has a new video for "Dance Anthem Of The 80's," a fantastic tune off her forthcoming release, Far, out 6/23 via Sire. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Regina Spektor - Dance Anthem Of The 80's

[Myspace] Regina Spektor
[Website] Regina Spektor

[Count Me Out] Video: Regina Spektor on Jools Holland
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Blue Lips"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Laughing With"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor Announces Far
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor on NPR's Mountain Stage

Video: The Decemberists on Craig Ferguson

Friday, May 22, 2009

Video: The Twilight Sad on The Fly TV

The Twilight Sad performed a new song, "Made To Disappear," along with the older tune, "Walking For Two Hours," on The Fly TV. Check it out below, along with the forthcoming release, Forget The Night Ahead, out 9/22 via Fat Cat.

[VIDEO] The Twilight Sad - Made To Disappear

[VIDEO] The Twilight Sad - Walking For Two Hours

[Myspace] The Twilight Sad
[Website] The Twilight Sad

[Count Me Out] The Twilight Sad "Reflection Of The Television"

Neko Case Announces More Tour Dates

Neko Case has announced some more tour dates in support of the new release, Middle Cyclone, out now via Anti-. Check them out below.

Tour Dates

05.28.09 at Sunshine Theater (Albuquerque, NM)
05.29.09 at Chautauqua Auditorium (Boulder, CO)
05.30.09 at Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
05.31.09 at Red Butte Garden Amphitheater (Salt Lake City, UT)
06.02.09 at Pantages Theatre (Tacoma, WA)
06.03.09 at The Vogue Theatre (Vancouver, BC)
06.04.09 at Paramount Theatre (Seattle, WA)
06.05.09 at Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR)
06.06.09 at Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR)
06.07.09 at McDonald Theatre (Eugene, OR)
06.09.09 at Warfield Theatre (San Francisco, CA)
06.10.09 at Warfield Theatre (San Francisco, CA)
06.12.09 at Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
06.14.09 at Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
07.10.09 at Winnipeg Folk Festival (Winnipeg, MB)
07.11.09 at Winnipeg Folk Festival (Winnipeg, MB)
07.12.09 at Cisco Systems Blues Fest (Ottawa, ON)
07.14.09 at Massey Hall (Toronto, ON)
07.16.09 at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
07.17.09 at Clowes Memorial Hall (Indianapolish, IN)
07.18.09 at Slowdown (Omaha, NE)
07.19.09 at Uptown Theater (Kansas City, MO)
07.22.09 at The Crofoot Ballroom (Pontiac, MI)
07.23.09 at Lafayette Square (Buffalo, NY)
07.24.09 at The Norva (Norfolk, VA)
07.25.09 at Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, TN)
07.26.09 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts (Atlanta, GA)
07.28.09 at Ram's Head Live (Baltimore, MD)
07.29.09 at Kimmel Center – Verizon Hall (Philadelphia, PA)
07.31.09 at Riverplex Amphitheatre (Pittsburgh, PA)
08.01.09 at All Points West Festival (Jersey City, NJ)
08.02.09 at Newport Folk Festival (Newport, RI)
08.04.09 at Port City Music Hall (Portland, ME)
08.09.09 at Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL)

[Myspace] Neko Case
[Website] Neko Case

[Count Me Out] Video: Neko Case on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Neko Case on The Interface
[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

Video: Grizzly Bear "Two Weeks"

Video: School Of Seven Bells "My Cabal"

School Of Seven Bells have a new video for "My Cabal," a tune off the latest release, Alpinisms, out via Ghostly International. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.

[VIDEO] School Of Seven Bells - My Cabal

Tour Dates

05.22.09 at Triple Rock Social Club (Minneapolis, MN) *
05.25.09 at Sasquatch! (Seattle, WA)
05.26.09 at Holocene (Portland, OR) *
05.28.09 at Bottom Of The Hill (San Francisco, CA) *
05.29.09 at Troubadour (Los Angeles, CA) *
05.30.09 at Detroit Bar (Costa Mesa, CA) *
05.31.09 at Rhythm Room (Phoenix, AZ) *
06.02.09 at The Mohawk (Austin, TX) *
06.03.09 at Hailey's (Denton, TX) *
06.04.09 at Sticky Fingerz (Little Rock, AK) *
06.05.09 at Exit/In (Nashville, TN) *
06.06.09 at Circus (Columbus, OH) *
06.12.09 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)

* w/ Black Moth Super Rainbow

[Myspace] School Of Seven Bells
[Website] School Of Seven Bells

[Count Me Out] Video: School Of Seven Bells "Half Asleep"
[Count Me Out] School Of Seven Bells on Stereogum's Decomposed
[Count Me Out] School Of Seven Bells on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Album Review: School Of Seven Bells - Alpinisms

Video: Metric "Sick Muse"

Metric have a new video for "Sick Muse," a tune off the new release, Fantasies, out now via Redeye/Mom + Pop. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show is coming up on June 14th at the Metro.

[VIDEO] Metric - Sick Muse

[Myspace] Metric
[Website] Metric

[Count Me Out] Video: Metric "Help I'm Alive"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Metric - Fantasies
[Count Me Out] Metric Announce Tour Dates
[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"

Silversun Pickups on The Interface

Silversun Pickups had a session with Spinner's The Interface posted today. Check it out here, however, I've posted a video of "Growing Old Is Getting Old" below, along with a video interview. The new release, Swoon, is out now via Dangerbird.

[VIDEO] Silversun Pickups - Growing Old Is Getting Old

[VIDEO] Silversun Pickups Interview

Setlist

01. Panic Switch
02. The Royal We
03. Growing Old Is Getting Old
04. Sort Of

[Myspace] Silversun Pickups
[Website] Silversun Pickups

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Silversun Pickups - Swoon
[Count Me Out] Video: Silversun Pickups "Panic Switch"
[Count Me Out] Silversun Pickups "Panic Switch"
[Count Me Out] Silversun Pickups Announce Swoon

Grizzly Bear Black Cab Session

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Grizzly Bear on WNYC's Soundcheck

Sara Watkins on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Sara Watkins had a session with KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic today. Check it out below, along with her new self-titled debut, Sara Watkins, out now via Nonesuch.

[VIDEO] Sara Watkins on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Setlist

01. Lord Won't You Help Me
02. Too Much
03. My Friend
04. Any Old Time
05. Long Hot Summer Days
06. All This Time
07. Jefferson
08. Where Will You Be

[Myspace] Sara Watkins
[Website] Sara Watkins

[Count Me Out] Sara Watkins Announces Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Sara Watkins - Sara Watkins

Radiohead Working On New Record

Radiohead have begun work on a new album with Nigel Godrich. Read a little more about it, here. I especially like this bit from Colin Greenwood:

"It's at the stage where we've got the big Lego box out and we've tipped it out on the floor and we're just looking at all the bits and thinking what's next?"

[Myspace] Radiohead
[Website] Radiohead

[Count Me Out] Some Radiohead Kid A Documentaries
[Count Me Out] Video: Radiohead "15 Step"
[Count Me Out] Video: Radiohead "Weird Fishes"
[Count Me Out] Video: Radiohead "Reckoner"
[Count Me Out] Radiohead Prepare New Record
[Count Me Out] Live Radiohead Broadcast From Santa Barbara
[Count Me Out] Radiohead at Lollapalooza
[Count Me Out] Video: Radiohead "House Of Cards"
[Count Me Out] New Radiohead Videos
[Count Me Out] Radiohead Webcast on Pitchfork.tv
[Count Me Out] Radiohead In Rainbows From The Basement
[Count Me Out] Video: Radiohead "All I Need"
[Count Me Out] Radiohead on Conan
[Count Me Out] Radiohead In Rainbows Part II

Fun. To Release Album In August

Fun. will release their debut album, Aim And Ignite, on 8/25 via Nettwerk. Check the album art and tracklist out below, along with an mp3 of the new tune, "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)."

Tracklist

01. Be Calm
02. Benson Hedges
03. All The Pretty Girls
04. I Wanna Be The One
05. At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)
06. Light A Roman Candle With Me
07. Walking The Dog
08. Barlights
09. The Gambler
10. Take Your Time (Coming Home)

[MP3] Fun. - At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)

[Myspace] Fun.

[Count Me Out] Fun. "Benson Hedges (Demo)"

Video: Blitzen Trapper "Black River Killer"

Blitzen Trapper have a new video for "Black River Killer," a tune off the latest release, Furr, out via Sub Pop. Check it out below, along with an mp3 and some upcoming tour dates.

[VIDEO] Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer

[MP3] Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer

Tour Dates

07.09.09 at Harlow's (Sacramento, CA)
07.10.09 at Cellar Door (Visalia, CA)
07.11.09 at Velvet Jones (Santa Barbara, CA)
07.12.09 at Hollywood Bowl (Hollywood, CA) *^
07.13.09 at Belly Up (Solana Beach, CA)
07.15.09 at Belly Up Aspen (Aspen, CO)
07.16.09 at Bluebird Theater (Denver, CO)
07.16.09 at Ekko (Utrecht, NL)
07.18.09 at Picador (Iowa City, IA)
07.19.09 at Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago, IL)
07.20.09 at Pabst Theater (Milwaukee, WI)
07.21.09 at Aquarium - Dempsey's Upstairs (Fargo, ND)
07.23.09 at The Filling Station (Bozeman, MT)
07.24.09 at Neurolux (Boise, ID)
07.25.09 at Red Room (Kennewick, WA)
07.30.09 at Richards on Richards (Vancouver, BC)
07.31.09 at Seattle Center (Seattle, WA) #
08.01.09 at Portland Pickathon at Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley, OR)
08.02.09 at Portland Pickathon at Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley, OR)
08.11.09 at Tavastia (Helsinki, FI)
08.12.09 at Oya Nutt - Rockefeller (Oslo, NO) +
08.13.09 at Way Out West at Club Woody (Gothenburg, SE)
08.15.09 at Haldern Festival (Rees-Haldern, DE)
08.17.09 at Paradiso (Amsterdam, NL)
08.18.09 at L'Escalier (Liege, BE)
08.19.09 at Bar Mondial (Antwerp, BE)
08.20.09 at Paard van Troje (The Hague, NL)
08.23.09 at Highfield Festival (Erfurt, DE)
08.25.09 at Troxy (London, UK) ~
08.27.09 at Vicar Street (Dublin, IE) ~
08.28.09 at Vicar Street (Dublin, IE) ~
08.31.09 at Auntie Annies (Belfast, IE)
09.02.09 at Cyprus Avenue (Cork, IE)
09.03.09 at Roisin Dubh (Galway, IE)
09.06.09 at Electric Picnic (Stradbally, IE)
09.08.09 at 02 Academy (Glasgow, UK) %
09.09.09 at 02 Academy Newcastle (Newcastle, UK) %
09.11.09 at Apollo Manchester (Manchester, UK) %
09.12.09 at End of the Road Festival (North Dorset, UK)
09.13.09 at Clwb Ifor Bach (Cardiff, UK)
09.14.09 at Barfly (London, UK)
09.15.09 at Den Atelier (Luxembourg, LU)
09.16.09 at Grand Rex (Paris, FR) %
09.25.09 at McDonald Theatre Eugene, OR)
10.02.09 at Austin City Limits (Austin, TX)

* w/ Ray LaMontagne
^ w/ Jenny Lewis
# w/ Throw Me The Statue
+ w/ Andrew Bird
~ w/ Wilco
% w/ Fleet Foxes

[Myspace] Blitzen Trapper
[Website] Blitzen Trapper

[Count Me Out] Video: Blitzen Trapper From Juan's Basement
[Count Me Out] Blitzen Trapper on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Video: Blitzen Trapper "Furr"
[Count Me Out] Video: Blitzen Trapper on Conan
[Count Me Out] Video: Stephen Malkmus + Blitzen Trapper "Funk #49 (James Gang)"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Blitzen Trapper - Furr
[Count Me Out] Blitzen Trapper on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Blitzen Trapper "Furr"
[Count Me Out] Blitzen Trapper on Fabchannel

Video: Cold War Kids "I've Seen Enough"

Video: Regina Spektor on Jools Holland

Regina Spektor performed "Blue Lips" the other night on Later...With Jools Holland. Check it out below, along with her forthcoming release, Far, out 6/23 via Sire.

[VIDEO] Regina Spektor - Blue Lips

[Myspace] Regina Spektor
[Website] Regina Spektor

[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Blue Lips"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor "Laughing With"
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor Announces Far
[Count Me Out] Regina Spektor on NPR's Mountain Stage

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Album Review: Bowerbirds - Upper Air

Bowerbirds - Upper Air

01. House Of Diamonds
02. Teeth
03. Silver Clouds
04. Beneath Your Tree
05. Ghost Life
06. Northern Lights
07. Chimes
08. Bright Future
09. Crooked Lust
10. This Day

great

Standout Tracks: Northern Lights / Crooked Lust / Bright Future

Sadly, I'm not as initially blown away as much as I was with the 2007 release, Hymns For A Dark Horse, however, that does not mean I dislike it in any way. As you can clearly see, I love these guys a great deal and still think this is a mighty fine album. Upper Air is out 7/7 via Dead Oceans.

* 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] Bowerbirds
[Website] Bowerbirds

[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds "Northern Lights"
[Count Me Out] More Bowerbirds Album Info
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Announce Upper Air + Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Cancel Upcoming Tour With Calexico
[Count Me Out] Video: Bowerbirds "In Our Talons"
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds at Schubas (07.20.08)
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds "The Marbled Godwit"
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Take Away Show
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Sign To Dead Oceans
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds on Daytrotter

Video: Iron & Wine on Jimmy Fallon

Iron & Wine performed a brand new tune, "Godless Brother In Love," last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check it out below, along with a web exclusive cover of the New Order tune, "Love Vigilantes," and an mp3 of "Belated Promise Ring." The new release, Around The Well, is out now via Sub Pop.

[VIDEO] Iron & Wine - Godless Brother In Love

[VIDEO] Iron & Wine - Love Vigilantes (New Order Cover)

[MP3] Iron & Wine - Belated Promise Ring

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

[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine "Homeward These Shoes"
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine "The Trapeze Swinger"
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine To Release Double Disc Of Rarities
[Count Me Out] Video: Iron & Wine on Leno
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine Announce Lovesong Of The Buzzard [EP]
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine Rarities
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine at Wheaton College (02.15.08)
[Count Me Out] Iron & Wine on Fabchannel

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