Count Me Out: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Count Me Out Monthly Mix #25

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. LCD Soundsystem - Home
02. Tokyo Police Club - Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)
03. Greg Laswell - Take Everything
04. Headphones - I Never Wanted You
05. The Black Keys - Sinister Kid
06. Animal Collective - Winters Love
07. Love Is All - Bigger Bolder
08. Broken Social Scene - Sweetest Kill
09. Nathaniel Rateliff - Early Spring Till
10. The National - Afraid Of Everyone
11. Band Of Horses - Dilly
12. Anni Rossi - Crushing Limbs
13. The Kissaway Trail - SDP
14. The Love Language - Heart To Tell
15. Plants And Animals - The Mama Papa
16. Judson Claiborne - One Hundred More Than One Hundred Times
17. Blitzen Trapper - Evening Star
18. YACHT - Psychic City

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The Acorn "No Ghost"

Here's a first taste, "No Ghost," from The Acorn's forthcoming release, No Ghost, out 6/1 via Paper Bag. Check it out below, along with the album art and tracklist.

Tracklist

01. Cobbled From Dust
02. Restoration
03. Misplaced
04. I Made The Law
05. Crossed Wires
06. On The Line
07. Bobcat Goldwraith
08. No Ghost
09. Slippery When Wet
10. Almanac
11. Kindling To Cremation

[MP3] The Acorn - No Ghost

[Myspace] The Acorn
[Website] The Acorn

[Count Me Out] The Acorn Announce No Ghost
[Count Me Out] The Acorn on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] 2 Free EP's From The Acorn
[Count Me Out] Video: The Acorn "Crooked Legs"
[Count Me Out] The Acorn on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] The Acorn at Schubas (11.01.08)
[Count Me Out] The Acorn Announce More Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] The Acorn Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] The Acorn "Good Enough (Cyndi Lauper Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: The Acorn "Flood Pt. 1"

Video: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings on The Colbert Report

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings performed "She Ain't A Child No More" the other night on The Colbert Report. Check it out below, along with an always humorous interview with Stephen. The new release, I Learned The Hard Way, is out now via Daptone.

[VIDEO] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - She Ain't A Child No More

[VIDEO] Sharon Jones Interview

[Myspace] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
[Website] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

[Count Me Out] Video: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "I Learned The Hard Way"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - I Learned The Hard Way
[Count Me Out] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "I Learned The Hard Way"
[Count Me Out] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Announce New Album
[Count Me Out] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at Bonnaroo

Video: Liars "The Overachievers"

Liars have a new video for "The Overachievers," a tune off the new release, Sisterworld, out now via Mute. Check it out below, along with a new video interview with Dirty Laundry.

[VIDEO] Liars - The Overachievers

[VIDEO] Dirty Laundry Presents: Liars

[Myspace] Liars
[Website] Liars

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Liars - Sisterworld
[Count Me Out] Video: Liars "Scissor"

Video: Record Club "Mediate" (INXS Cover)

Video: The Black Keys "Next Girl"

The Black Keys have released another promo video, featuring Frank the Funkasaurus Rex, for the forthcoming album, Brothers, out 5/18 via Nonesuch. Check out the newest, "Next Girl," as well as the first video for "Tighten Up."

[VIDEO] The Black Keys - Next Girl

[VIDEO] The Black Keys - Tighten Up

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

[Count Me Out] The Black Keys "Tighten Up"
[Count Me Out] The Black Keys Announce New Record
[Count Me Out] Video: The Black Keys "I Got Mine" (Live)
[Count Me Out] Video: The Black Keys on Conan
[Count Me Out] The Black Keys "Strange Times"

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Sun Kil Moon "Australian Winter"

Stereogum is streaming a lovely new tune, "Australian Winter," from the forthcoming Sun Kil Moon release, Admiral Fell Promises, out 7/13 via Caldo Verde. Have a listen at the link below.

[STREAM] Sun Kil Moon - Australian Winter

[Myspace] Sun Kil Moon
[Website] Sun Kil Moon

[Count Me Out] New Sun Kil Moon Release In July

Rogue Wave on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Rogue Wave had a session with KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic posted today. Check it out below, along with the new release, Permalight, out now via Brushfire.

[VIDEO] Rogue Wave on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Setlist

01. Good Morning
02. Stars & Stripes
03. Sleepwalker
04. Solitary Gun
05. I'll Never Leave You
06. Shake The Disease (Depeche Mode Cover)
07. Harmonium

[Myspace] Rogue Wave
[Website] Rogue Wave

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Rogue Wave - Permalight
[Count Me Out] Rogue Wave on The Interface
[Count Me Out] Rogue Wave "Good Morning"
[Count Me Out] Rogue Wave Announce Permalight
[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave "Like I Needed"
[Count Me Out] Free Rogue Wave EP
[Count Me Out] Rogue Wave on Fabchannel
[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave "Chicago X 12"
[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave on Letterman

Video: Silversun Pickups "The Royal We"

Silversun Pickups have a new video for "The Royal We," a tune off the latest release, Swoon, out via Dangerbird. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.

[VIDEO] Silversun Pickups - The Royal We

Tour Dates

06.15.10 at Hard Rock Café (Orlando, FL) *^
06.16.10 at Sunset Cove Amphitheatre (Boca Raton, FL) *^
06.18.10 at Ritz Ybor (Tampa, FL) *^
06.19.10 at The Tabernacle (Atlanta, GA) *^
06.20.10 at The Disco Rodeo (Raleigh, NC) *^
06.23.10 at DAR Constitution Hall (Washington, DC) *^
06.24.10 at Wellmont Theater (Montclair, NJ) *^
06.25.10 at Williamsburg Waterfront (Brooklyn, NY) *^
06.28.10 at Great Plaza - Penn's Landing (Philadelphia, PA) *^
06.29.10 at Sound Academy (Toronto, ON) *^
07.02.10 at The Fillmore (Detroit, MI) *^

* w/ Against Me!
^ w/ The Henry Clay People

[Myspace] Silversun Pickups
[Website] Silversun Pickups

[Count Me Out] Video: Silversun Pickups on Conan
[Count Me Out] Video: Silversun Pickups "Substitution"
[Count Me Out] Video: Silversun Pickups on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Silversun Pickups on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Silversun Pickups on The Interface
[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

Video: Band Of Horses "NW Apt."

Band Of Horses have a new video for "NW Apt.," a tune off the forthcoming release, Infinite Arms, out 5/18 via Fat Possum/Columbia/Brown. Check it out below, along with an mp3 of the lead off track, "Factory."

[VIDEO] Band Of Horses - NW Apt.

[MP3] Band Of Horses - Factory

[Myspace] Band Of Horses
[Website] Band Of Horses

[Count Me Out] Band Of Horses "Laredo"
[Count Me Out] Video: Band Of Horses "Compliments"
[Count Me Out] New Band Of Horses Record In May
[Count Me Out] Band Of Horses Documentary + Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Band Of Horses "No One's Gonna Love You"

Video: Dr. Dog on Jimmy Kimmel

Dr. Dog performed "Stranger" and "I Only Wear Blue" last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check it out below, along with the new release, Shame, Shame, out now via Anti-.

[VIDEO] Dr. Dog - Stranger

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Interpol "Lights"

Interpol have made a new tune, "Lights," available to download on their website. Check it out below, as I'm sure more details on the forthcoming release will be revealed soon.

[MP3] Interpol - Lights

[Myspace] Interpol
[Website] Interpol

Video: The Antlers on Pitchfork

Video: Greg Laswell "Take Everything"

Greg Laswell has a new video for "Take Everything," the opening track off his forthcoming release, Take A Bow, out 5/4 via Vanguard. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show will be had on May 15th at the Empty Bottle.

[VIDEO] Greg Laswell - Take Everything

[Myspace] Greg Laswell
[Website] Greg Laswell

[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell "Around The Bend"
[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell Touring This February
[Count Me Out] Video: Greg Laswell The Making of This Woman's Work
[Count Me Out] Video: Greg Laswell "This Woman's Work (Kate Bush Cover In-Studio)"
[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell "Your Ghost (Kristin Hersh Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Video: Greg Laswell Paste Session
[Count Me Out] Greg Laswell "I'm Not Out (Demo)"
[Count Me Out] New Greg Laswell EP

Video: Horse Feathers "Belly Of June"

Horse Feathers have a new video for "Belly Of June," a lovely tune off the new release, Thistled Spring, out now via Kill Rock Stars. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Horse Feathers - Belly Of June

[Myspace] Horse Feathers
[Website] Horse Feathers

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Horse Feathers - Thistled Spring
[Count Me Out] Horse Feathers "Belly Of June"
[Count Me Out] Horse Feathers Announce Thistled Spring
[Count Me Out] Horse Feathers on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Horse Feathers on OPD Music
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Horse Feathers - House With No Home
[Count Me Out] Horse Feathers "Curs In The Weeds"

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Books "Beautiful People"

The Books will release a new album, The Way Out, this July via Temporary Residence. Check out a new tune, "Beautiful People," at the link below, as well as some upcoming tour dates.

[MP3] The Books - Beautiful People

Tour Dates

05.08.10 at Nickerson Green (Providence, RI)
05.10.10 at Brighton Festival - Komedia (Brighton, UK)
05.12.10 at Deaf Institute (Manchester, UK)
05.13.10 at The Button Factory (Dublin, IE)
05.15.10 at George Pompidou (Metz, FR)
05.16.10 at Nuit de Botanique (Brussels, BE) *
05.24.10 at Hau 1 (Berlin, DE)
05.25.10 at Central Theater (Leipzig, DE)
05.27.10 at ATP Festival - Primavera (Barcelona, ES)
05.28.10 at Audiovisiva (Milan, IT)
07.21.10 at Pritzker Pavillion (Chicago, IL)
09.04.10 at ATP Festival (Monticello, NY)
10.29.10 at The Vic (Chicago, IL)

* w/ Avi Buffalo

[Myspace] The Books
[Website] The Books

Tokyo Police Club "Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)"

Tokyo Police Club have released another great tune, "Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)," from their forthcoming album, Champ, out 6/8 via Mom + Pop. Have a listen below, courtesy of EW, or grab an mp3 over at MFR.

[STREAM] Tokyo Police Club - Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)

[Myspace] Tokyo Police Club
[Website] Tokyo Police Club

[Count Me Out] Tokyo Police Club Reveal New Album Art + Tracklist
[Count Me Out] Tokyo Police Club "Breakneck Speed"
[Count Me Out] New Tokyo Police Club Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Tokyo Police Club "Graves"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell

Wolf Parade Reveal Expo 86 Art

Wolf Parade are expected to release a new album, Expo 86, in late June or early July via Sub Pop. Check out the album art below, as well as some upcoming tour dates.

Tour Dates

05.06.10 at A38 Ship (Budapest, HU)
05.07.10 at donaufestival (Krems, AT)
05.08.10 at Pop Up Festival (Leipzig, DE)
05.09.10 at Matrix (Prague, CZ)
05.11.10 at Rockhouse (Salzburg, AT)
05.12.10 at Locomotiv (Bologna, IT)
05.13.10 at Spazio 211 (Turin, IT)
05.16.10 at La Botanique (Brussels, BE)
05.17.10 at Concorde 2 (Brighton, UK)
05.19.10 at Oran Mor (Glasgow, UK)
05.20.10 at Vicar Street (Dublin, IE)
05.21.10 at Club Academy (Manchester, UK)
05.22.10 at Tivoli de Helling (Utrecht, NL)
05.25.10 at Teatar ITD (Zagreb, HR)
05.26.10 at Menza Pri Koritu (Lubijana, SI)
05.27.10 at Salumeria della Musica (Milano, IT)
05.28.10 at Palace (Gallen, CH)
05.29.10 at Bad Bonn Festival (Dudingen, CH)
05.31.10 at Nouveau Casino (Paris, FR)
07.08.10 at Le National (Montreal, QC)
07.09.10 at Le National (Montreal, QC)
07.11.10 at Port City Music Hall (Portland, ME)
07.12.10 at House of Blues (Boston, MA)
07.13.10 at Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
07.15.10 at Beachland Ballroom (Cleveland, OH)
07.16.10 at Southgate House (Newport, KY)
07.17.10 at Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago, IL)
07.18.10 at First Avenue (Minneapolis, MN)
07.19.10 at Garrick Center (Winnipeg, MB)
07.21.10 at Louis - University of Saskatoon Campus (Saskatoon, SK)
07.22.10 at Republik (Calgary, AB)
07.23.10 at Starlite Room (Edmonton, AB)
07.25.10 at Vogue Theatre (Vancouver, BC)
07.26.10 at Showbox (Seattle, WA)
07.27.10 at Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR)
07.29.10 at Catalyst Club (Santa Cruz, CA)
07.30.10 at The Fox (Oakland, CA)
07.31.10 at The Wiltern (Los Angeles, CA)
09.12.10 at End of the Road Festival (North Dorset, UK)
09.15.10 at Forum (London, UK)

[Myspace] Wolf Parade

[Count Me Out] Wolf Parade "Language City"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer
[Count Me Out] Wolf Parade Album Art
[Count Me Out] Wolf Parade's Summer Tour
[Count Me Out] Wolf Parade "Call It A Ritual"
[Count Me Out] New Wolf Parade Tracklist
[Count Me Out] New Wolf Parade Songs

Video: Gold Motel "We're On The Run"

Spinner has a premiere of the new Gold Motel video for "We're On The Run." Check it out below, along with the ablum art and tracklist for the forthcoming debut, Summer House, out 6/1. Also, take a look at some upcoming tour dates, which includes a cd release show on June 11th at Lincoln Hall.

[VIDEO] Gold Motel - We're On The Run

Tracklist

01. We're On The Run
02. Perfect In My Mind
03. Safe In L.A.
04. Sunshine All Night
05. Fireworks After Midnight
06. Don't Send The Searchlights
07. Make Me Stay
08. The Cruel One
09. Who Will I Be Tonight?
10. Summer House

Tour Dates

04.29.10 at DC-9 (Washington, DC)
04.30.10 at M.I.C.A. (Baltimore, MD)
05.01.10 at Connie's Ric Rac (Philadelphia, PA)
05.03.10 at Harper’s Ferry (Allston, MA)
05.04.10 at The Knitting Factory (Brooklyn, NY)
05.05.10 at Mercury Lounge (New York City, NY)
05.06.10 at Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ)
05.07.10 at Garfield Artworks (Pittsburgh, PA)
05.09.10 at The Basement (Columbus, OH)
05.11.10 at Mad Planet (Milwaukee, WI)
05.12.10 at High Noon Saloon (Madison, WI)
06.11.10 at Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL)

[Myspace] Gold Motel
[Website] Gold Motel

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Gold Motel - Gold Motel [EP]
[Count Me Out] Video: Gold Motel "Perfect In My Mind"
[Count Me Out] Gold Motel "Perfect In My Mind (Demo)"

Album Review: Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo - Avi Buffalo

01. Truth Sets In
02. What's In It For?
03. Coaxed
04. Five Little Sluts
05. Jessica
06. Summer Cum
07. One Last
08. Can't I Know?
09. Remember Last Time
10. Where's Your Dirty Mind

pretty good

Standout Tracks: Truth Sets In / What's In It For? / Remember Last Time

Avi Buffalo 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 (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] Avi Buffalo
[Website] Avi Buffalo

Monday, April 26, 2010

Anni Rossi "Crushing Limbs"

Here's a first taste of the forthcoming Anni Rossi album, due sometime this Summer via 4AD. More info and tour dates are supposed to be revealed in the next few weeks.

[MP3] Anni Rossi - Crushing Limbs

[Myspace] Anni Rossi
[Website] Anni Rossi

[Count Me Out] Anni Rossi "Silver Bells"
[Count Me Out] Video: Anni Rossi "The West Coast"
[Count Me Out] Anni Rossi on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Anni Rossi on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Anni Rossi "Wheelpusher"

This Week On Late Night TV

Here are the bands/musicians/groups performing on Late Night TV (The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Call with Carson Daly) this week.

Monday (4/26)

Leno: Melissa Etheridge
Fallon: Gogol Bordello
Carson: Paolo Nutini

Tuesday (4/27)

Letterman: Hole
Leno: Dierks Bentley
Fallon: The Whigs
Kimmel: Civil Twilight
Carson: Citizen Cope

Wednesday (4/28)

Letterman: OK Go
Leno: Aqualung
Fallon: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Kimmel: Dr. Dog
Carson: RJD2

Thursday (4/29)

Leno: Laura Bell Bundy
Fallon: Paramore
Kimmel: Hole
Carson: Holly Golightly

Friday (4/30)

Letterman: The Hold Steady
Leno: TBA
Kimmel: TBA
Carson: TBA

* some of these seem to change during the week and or are repeats, but as of now, this is what's in store.

Josh Rouse on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Josh Rouse had a session with KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic posted today. Check it out below, along with the new release, El Turista, out now via Yep Roc. Also, remember that a Chicago show will be had on May 27th at Lincoln Hall.

[VIDEO] Josh Rouse on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Setlist

01. Duerme
02. Lemon Tree
03. Sweet Elaine
04. Messie Julian
05. I Will Live On Islands
06. Valencia
07. Cotton Eye Joe
08. Las Voces

[Myspace] Josh Rouse
[Website] Josh Rouse

[Count Me Out] Josh Rouse Announces New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Josh Rouse - El Turista
[Count Me Out] Josh Rouse Take Away Show
[Count Me Out] Josh Rouse "Magdalena"

School Of Seven Bells To Release New Album In July

School Of Seven Bells are set to release their second album, Disconnect From Desire, on 7/13 via Vagrant/Ghostly International. Check the album art and tracklist out below, as I'm sure more news will be revealed soon.

Video: Dosh "Airlift"

Dosh has a sweet new video for "Airlift," a tune off his new release, Tommy, out now via Anticon. Check it out below.

[VIDEO] Dosh - Airlift

[Myspace] Dosh
[Website] Dosh

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Dosh - Tommy
[Count Me Out] Dosh "Number 41""
[Count Me Out] Dosh "Subtractions"
[Count Me Out] Dosh on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Dosh - Wolves And Wishes

Video: Born Ruffians "What To Say"

Stereogum has a premiere of the new Born Ruffians video for "What To Say." Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates. The forthcoming release, Say It, is out 6/1 via Warp/Paper Bag.

[VIDEO] Born Ruffians - What To Say

Tour Dates

05.11.10 at Old Blue Last (London, UK)
05.12.10 at Hobby Horse (London, UK)
05.13.10 at New Slang (Club Night) (Kingston, UK)
05.14.10 at The Drop - Pure Groove Late (London, UK)
05.15.10 at The Great Escape Festival - ACM/The Basement (Brighton, UK)
05.16.10 at Tsunami (Cologne, DE)
05.17.10 at Cornet (Berlin, DE)
05.18.10 at Gruner Jager (Hamburg, DE)
05.19.10 at Paradiso (Amsterdam, NL)
05.21.10 at Point Ephemere (Paris, FR)
05.28.10 at Horseshoe Tavern (Toronto, ON)
06.03.10 at Echo (Los Angeles, CA)
06.04.10 at Rickshaw Stop (San Francisco, CA)
06.06.10 at Holocene (Portland, OR)
06.07.10 at The Vera Project (Seattle, WA)
06.08.10 at Alix Goolden Hall (Victoria, BC)
06.09.10 at The Biltmore Cabaret (Vancouver, BC)
06.11.10 at Starlite Room (Edmonton, AB)
06.12.10 at Republik (Calgary, AB)
06.13.10 at Amigo's (Saskatoon, SK)
06.14.10 at West End Cultural Centre (Winnipeg, MB)
06.15.10 at Turf Club (Minneapolis, MN)
06.16.10 at Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL)
06.17.10 at Beachland Tavern (Cleveland, OH)
06.18.10 at The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY)
06.19.10 at Santos Partyhouse (New York, NY)
06.20.10 at Great Scott (Allston, MA)
06.23.10 at Il Motore (Montreal, QC)
06.24.10 at Mavericks (Ottawa, ON)
06.25.10 at Red Dog (Peterborough, ON)

[Myspace] Born Ruffians
[Website] Born Ruffians

[Count Me Out] Born Ruffians "Sole Brother"

Video: M.I.A. "Born Free"

M.I.A. has an insane new video, directed by Romain Gavras, for her new tune, "Born Free." Check it out below, along with the forthcoming as of yet untitled release, out 6/29 via N.E.E.T./Interscope.

* Warning: extremely graphic and violent. not safe for work.

[VIDEO] M.I.A. - Born Free

[STREAM] M.I.A. - Born Free

[Myspace] M.I.A.
[Website] M.I.A.

[Count Me Out] Video: M.I.A. "Theres Space For Ol Dat I See"
[Count Me Out] Bonnaroo Was Final Gig For M.I.A.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Plants And Animals Take Away Studio

Plants And Animals had a "studio" Take Away Show with La Blogotheque posted recently. Check it out below, along with the new release, La La Land, out now via Secret City. Also, remember that a Chicago show will be had on May 15th at Lincoln Hall.

[VIDEO] Take Away Studio - Plants and Animals

[Myspace] Plants And Animals
[Website] Plants And Animals

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Plants And Animals - La La Land
[Count Me Out] Video: Plants And Animals "The Mama Papa"
[Count Me Out] Plants And Animals "Tom Cruz"
[Count Me Out] Plants And Animals Take Away Show

Video: Nathaniel Rateliff on Yours Truly

Nathaniel Rateliff is a singer/songwriter, based out of Denver, whom I've recently grown fond of. Check out a lovely session with Yourstruly below, as well as an EPK for the forthcoming release, In Memory Of Loss, out 5/4 (4/27 digitally) via Rounder. Also, take a look at some upcoming tour dates, which includes a Chicago show, with The Tallest Man On Earth, on May 28th at Lincoln Hall.

[VIDEO] Nathaniel Rateliff - Boil & Fight

[VIDEO] Nathaniel Rateliff - In Memory Of Loss EPK

Tour Dates

04.27.10 at Octagonal Barn (West Liberty, IA) *^
04.28.10 at Turner Hall (Milwaukee, WI) *^
04.29.10 at Knotty Pines Farm (Lake Geneva, WI) *^
04.30.10 at Kalyx Center (Monticello, IL) *^
05.01.10 at Codfish Hollow Barn (Maquoketa, IA) *^
05.17.10 at Kilby Court (Salt Lake City, UT) #
05.18.10 at Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO) #
05.19.10 at Bluebird Theater (Denver, CO) #
05.21.10 at The Mill (Iowa City, IA) #
05.22.10 at Carleton College (Northfield, MN) #
05.23.10 at Varsity Theater (Minneapolis, MN) #
05.25.10 at Pabst Theater (Milwaukee, WI) #
05.26.10 at The Dome House (Bloomington, IN) #
05.27.10 at The Brass Rail (Fort Wayne, IN) #
05.28.10 at Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL) #
05.30.10 at Drake Hotel (Toronto, ON)
06.01.10 at Middle East (Cambridge, MA)
06.02.10 at Le Poisson Rouge (New York, NY)
06.03.10 at Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY)
06.04.10 at World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
06.05.10 at Jammin Java (Arlington, VA)
06.06.10 at Three Rivers Arts Festival (Pittsburgh, PA)

* w/ Ra Ra Riot
^ w/ Delta Spirit
# w/ The Tallest Man On Earth

[Myspace] Nathaniel Rateliff
[Website] Nathaniel Rateliff

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Video: Great Lake Swimmers "Stealing Tomorrow"

Great Lake Swimmers have a new video for "Stealing Tomorrow," a lovely tune off the latest release, Lost Channels, out via Nettwerk. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates, which includes a free Chicago show on June 14th at the Pritzker Pavilion.

[VIDEO] Great Lake Swimmers - Stealing Tomorrow

Tour Dates

05.01.10 at Legion Hall - Canadian Corps. Association (Toronto, ON)
05.03.10 at Hot House Café (Toronto, ON)
05.04.10 at The National Arts Centre Fourth Stage (Ottawa, ON)
05.30.10 at Meadowgrass Festival (Colorado Springs, CO)
06.04.10 at Brockville Arts Centre (Brockville, ON)
06.11.10 at The Ark (Ann Arbor, MI)
06.12.10 at Space (Evanston, IL)
06.13.10 at 21st Marquette Waterfront Festival (Madison, WI)
06.14.10 at Downtown Sound - Pritzker Pavilion (Chicago, IL)
06.19.10 at Spencer Smith Park (Burlington, ON)
06.26.10 at Clayton Opera House (Clayton, NY)
06.29.10 at West End Cultural Centre (Winnipeg, MB)
07.16.10 at Victoria Park - Outdoor Concert (London, ON)

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

[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers on NPR's Mountain Stage
[Count Me Out] Video: Great Lake Swimmers "Palmistry"
[Count Me Out] Video: Great Lake Swimmers "Still"
[Count Me Out] Great Lake Swimmers Announce Fall Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Brian Williams Interviews Tony Dekker
[Count Me Out] Video: Great Lake Swimmers "The Legion Sessions"
[Count Me Out] Great Lakes Swimmers on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels
[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"

Friday, April 23, 2010

Fang Island on Daytrotter

Fang Island had a Daytrotter session, recorded at this year's SXSW, posted today. Check it out here, along with the new self-titled release, Fang Island, out now via Sargent House.

Tracks

01. Make Care
02. Daisy

[Myspace] Fang Island
[Website] Fang Island

[Count Me Out] Video: Fang Island "Daisy"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Fang Island - Fang Island

New Sun Kil Moon Release In July

Mark Kozelek aka Sun Kil Moon will release a new album, Admiral Fell Promises, on 7/13 via Caldo Verde. The album will feature 10 new tracks and a limited 4 (cover) song EP, I’ll Be There, will also be available with direct orders on the label's website.

Tracklist

01. Ålesund
02. Half Moon Bay
03. Sam Wong Hotel
04. Third And Seneca
05. You Are My Sun
06. Admiral Fell Promises
07. The Leaning Tree
08. Australian Winter
09. Church Of The Pines
10. Bay Of Skulls

[Myspace] Sun Kil Moon
[Website] Sun Kil Moon

Department Of Eagles "Brightest Minds"

Pitchfork is streaming a new tune, "Brightest Minds," from the forthcoming Department Of Eagles release, Archive 2003-2006, out 7/20 via American Dust/Bella Union. Have a listen at the link below.

[STREAM] Department Of Eagles - Brightest Minds

[Myspace] Department Of Eagles
[Website] Department Of Eagles

[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles Ready New Album Of Old Recordings
[Count Me Out] Video: Department Of Eagles "No One Does It Like You"
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles at Schubas (01.15.09)
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles on NPR's World Cafe
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles Live From The Bell House
[Count Me Out] Video: Department Of Eagles "Herring Bone" (DUMBO Session)
[Count Me Out] 2 New Live Department Of Eagles Songs
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles on Don't Look Down
[Count Me Out] Video: Department Of Eagles on Conan
[Count Me Out] Video: Department Of Eagles "1997"
[Count Me Out] Video: Department Of Eagles "In Ear Park" (DUMBO Session)
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Department Of Eagles - In Ear Park
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles "No One Does It Like You"
[Count Me Out] Department Of Eagles "In Ear Park"

Video: Broken Social Scene on Letterman

Broken Social Scene performed "Forced To Love" last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check it out below, along with the forthcoming release, Forgiveness Rock Record, out 5/4 via Arts & Crafts.

[VIDEO] Broken Social Scene - Forced To Love

[Myspace] Broken Social Scene
[Website] Broken Social Scene

[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene To Release Accompanying EP
[Count Me Out] Stream Two New Broken Social Scene Songs
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene "World Sick"
[Count Me Out] New Broken Social Scene Record in May
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene "Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene Play Free Show In Toronto
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene "World Sick (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene "Forced To Love (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene Recording New Album In Chicago
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene w/ Isaac Brock "The World At Large"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene From Juan's Basement

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Shugo Tokumaru Take Away Show

The lovely Japanese folky, Shugo Tokumaru recently shot a Take Away Show with La Blogotheque and Black XS Live Sound. Check it out below, along with the brand new release, Port Entropy, out now via P-Vine.

[VIDEO] Shugo Tokumaru - Linne

[Myspace] Shugo Tokumaru
[Website] Shugo Tokumaru

[Count Me Out] Video: Shugo Tokumaru "Rum Hee"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Shugo Tokumaru – Rum Hee
[Count Me Out] Video: Shugo Tokumaru "Clocca"
[Count Me Out] Video: Shugo Tokumaru "Buttons" (w/ members of Beirut & The National)
[Count Me Out] Shugo Tokumaru on NPR's World Cafe
[Count Me Out] Shugo Tokumaru on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Video: Shugo Tokumaru "Green Rain"
[Count Me Out] Shugo Tokumaru "Parachute"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Shugo Tokumaru – Exit

Peter Wolf Crier on Daytrotter

Peter Wolf Crier had a Daytrotter session, recorded at this year's SXSW, posted today. Check it out here, along with the forthcoming re-release of Inter-Be, out 5/25 via Jagjaguwar.

Tracks

01. Hard As Nails
02. Crutch & Cane
03. For Now
04. Untitled 101

[Myspace] Peter Wolf Crier
[Website] Peter Wolf Crier

[Count Me Out] Peter Wolf Crier Announce New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier in Madison
[Count Me Out] Peter Wolf Crier Sign To Jagjaguwar
[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier on 89.3 The Current
[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier on MPLS.TV
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Peter Wolf Crier - Inter-Be

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Video: Metric "Gold Guns Girls"

Metric have a new video for "Gold Guns Girls," a tune off their latest release, Fantasies, out via Redeye/Mom + Pop. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show will be had on May 20th at The Vic.

[VIDEO] Metric - Gold Guns Girls

[Myspace] Metric
[Website] Metric

[Count Me Out] Metric Announce Spring Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Metric Announce More Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Metric on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Video: Metric on Craig Ferguson
[Count Me Out] Metric at the Metro (06.14.09)
[Count Me Out] Metric on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Video: Metric "Sick Muse"
[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"

Freelance Whales on Daytrotter

Freelance Whales had a Daytrotter session, recorded at this year's SXSW, posted today. Check it out here, along with the new release, Weathervanes, out now via Frenchkiss/Mom + Pop.

Tracks

01. Generator ^ 1st Floor
02. Generator ^ 2nd Floor
03. Starring
04. Ghosting

[Myspace] Freelance Whales
[Website] Freelance Whales

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Freelance Whales - Weathervanes
[Count Me Out] Video: Freelance Whales "Generator ^ 2nd Floor"

Peter Wolf Crier Announce New Tour Dates

Peter Wolf Crier have announced some new tour dates for this Spring/Summer. Check them out below, along with another mp3 from the forthcoming re-release of Inter-Be, out 5/25 via Jagjaguwar.

[MP3] Peter Wolf Crier - Hard As Nails

Tour Dates

05.21.10 at Turf Club: Inter-Be Release Show (St. Paul, MN)
06.07.10 at Mojos (Columbia, MO) *
06.08.10 at Off Broadway (St. Louis, MO) *
06.10.10 at Locals Only (Indianapolis, IN) *
06.11.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL)
06.12.10 at Grog Shop (Cleveland, OH) *
06.13.10 at Ninth Ward (Buffalo, NY) *
06.14.10 at Great Scott (Alston, MA)
06.15.10 at Pianos (New York, NY)
06.16.10 at Mercury Lounge (New York, NY)
06.18.10 at Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY)
06.19.10 at DC9 (Washington, DC)
06.21.10 at Vernors Room & The Crofoot (Pontiac, MI)
06.22.10 at Rock Island Brewing Company (Rock Island, IL)
07.24.10 at Bottom Lounge (Chicago, IL) ^

* w/ Freelance Whales
^ w/ Heartless Bastards

[Myspace] Peter Wolf Crier
[Website] Peter Wolf Crier

[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier in Madison
[Count Me Out] Peter Wolf Crier Sign To Jagjaguwar
[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier on 89.3 The Current
[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier on MPLS.TV
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Peter Wolf Crier - Inter-Be

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