My friend, Andrew Kettering has provided us with a new tune from his [...] Your Eyes Darling (Fold, Try, Deny, Control, etc.) project. To hear a bunch more, go here.
Tapes 'n Tapes have released the first single, "Hang Them All," from their forthcoming album, Walk It Off, out 4/8 via XL. Check it out below, however a FLAC file is also available for download over on their website.
Beach House have a new video for "You Came To Me," a tune off the forthcoming release, Devotion, out 2/26 via Carpark. Check it out below, along with an mp3 and some upcoming tour dates.
02.28.08 at G-Spot (Baltimore, MD) *
02.29.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC) *
03.01.08 at The Earl (Atlanta, GA) *
03.02.08 at The Bottle Tree Cafe (Birmingham, AL) *
03.03.08 at Hi-Tone Cafe (Memphis, TN) *
03.04.08 at The Thirsty Hippo (Hattiesburg, MS) *
03.05.08 at Spanish Moon (Baton Rouge, LA) *
03.06.08 at Walters On Washington (Houston, TX) *
03.07.08 at Emos (Austin, TX) *
03.08.08 at Haileys (Denton, TX) *
03.10.08 at Solar Culture (Tucson, AZ) *
03.11.08 at Modified (Phoenix, AZ) *
03.12.08 at The Casbah (San Diego, CA) *
03.13.08 at The Echo (Los Angeles, CA) *
03.14.08 at Steynberg Gallery (San Luis Obispo , CA) *
03.15.08 at Bottom Of The Hill (San Francisco, CA) *
03.17.08 at Holocene (Portland, OR) *
03.18.08 at Chop Suey (Seattle, WA) *
03.19.08 at The Media Club (Vancouver, BC) *
03.21.08 at Kilby Court (Salt Lake City, UT) *
03.22.08 at Hi-Dive (Denver, CO) *
03.24.08 at The Slowdown (Omaha, NE) *
03.25.08 at 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN) * 03.26.08 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
03.27.08 at The Grog Shop (Cleveland, OH) *
03.28.08 at El Mocambo (Toronto, ON) *
03.29.08 at Casa del Popolo (Montreal, QC) *
03.30.08 at The Monkey House (Burlington, VT) *
03.31.08 at Middle East Upstairs (Cambridge, MA) *
04.01.08 at Wesleyan University (Middleton, CT) *
04.02.08 at The Bowery Ballroom (New York City, NY) *
04.03.08 at The Barbery (Philadelphia, PA) *
04.04.08 at Rock And Roll Hotel (Washington DC) *
Ferraby Lionheart and his latest album, Catch The Brass Ring, out via Nettwerk, in my opinion, are very underrated and I don't understand why. I think the man and his tunes are great. The album was number five on my "favorite albums of 2007" list. Anyway, I just read over on his website that he is planning a spring tour and has currently been putting music to a movie, a teen drama staring Anton Yelchin. Should be interesting. If you have yet to do so, check this man out and watch an interview, here.
So I have been in a Rhett Miller mood today and his album from 2002, The Instigator, has been on constant repeat. Such a good album. Here are a few of my favorites.
To be honest, I have never been a big fan of the Grammy's because I mostly don't care for most of the music up for nomination, however I decided to tune in this year. Some highlights include Kanye West's emotional performance in tribute to his mother's recent death. The Beatles/Across The Universe/Circus De Soleil performance was pretty sweet. Feist's performance wasn't bad either, but you could definitely tell she was nervous. I dig the backing horns in "1234," but I personally like the full band better. I am still a little unsure on Amy Winehouse's performance, it seemed slightly sloppy. A few unfortunate loses were Feist for "Best New Artist"/"Best Female Pop Vocal Performance"/"Best Pop Vocal Album"/"Best Short Form Music Video", Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova for "Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture"/"Best Song Written For Motion Picture", Wilco for "Best Rock Album", Arcade Fire for "Best Alternative Music Album". To summarize the evening, Winehouse definitely cleaned house.
I was introduced to the Great Lake Swimmers by an art teacher I had in college. He referred to them as a "Canadian Iron & Wine" and since I am a big Iron & Wine fan, I knew I'd love them. I finally got to see Tony Dekker and gang live this past summer at Schubas and they were very delightful, as expected. Do yourself a favor, have a listen, see them live, or buy their latest release, Ongiara, out via Nettwerk. A very soothing/solid band that doesn't get enough credit for what they do.
Dr. Dog have a treat for us while they're in the studio making a new record, Passed Away Volume 1, which is an album of unreleased lo-fi songs recorded in various places over the last five years. Head on over to this site to stream it; however, it will be released on 2/19 via Park The Van.
Stereogum has shared another new tune, "Jodi," off The Dodos' forthcoming release, Visiter, out 3/18 via Frenchkiss. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.
02.15.08 at The Blank Club (San Jose, CA)
02.28.08 at Cafe Du Nord (San Francisco, CA)
03.08.08 at The Smell (Los Angeles, CA) *
03.09.08 at The Elephant Bar (San Diego, CA) *
03.11.08 at The Line Bar (Juarez, MX) *
03.12.08 at SXSW - The Mohawk (Austin, TX)
03.14.08 at SXSW - The Mohawk (Austin, TX)
03.14.08 at SXSW (Austin, TX)
03.15.08 at SXSW (Austin, TX)
03.19.08 at Lola's (Ft. Worth, TX)
03.22.08 at Ballroom (Marfa, TX)
03.23.08 at Mink (Houston, TX)
03.30.08 at DC9 (Washington, DC)
03.31.08 at Johnny Brenda's (Philadelphia, PA)
04.03.08 at Terrace Room (Princeton, NJ)
04.05.08 at Café 9 (New Haven, CT)
04.10.08 at Bard College (Annandale on Hudson, NY)
04.19.08 at Culture Shock Festival (Bloomington, IN)
04.20.08 at Replay Lounge (Lawrence, KS)
04.21.08 at Hi Dive (Denver, CO)
04.26.08 at Coachella (Indio, CA)
According to this article, Coldplay are about a month away from finishing their new record that was rumored to be called, Prospekt. The band, however, has denied that claim, but the record is still tentatively scheduled to be released in May. I know many out there think this band is terrible, but I am proud to say that I think they are great. I am definitely looking forward to their new album, which is apparently being produced by Brian Eno.
It seems that my friends June have also decided to put the band on halt. This is pretty unfortunate since we go way back and come from a "scene" that I used to be a big part of. I don't know about you, but it seems like Victory Records doesn't really do much for their bands. Both Spitalfield and The Junior Varsity have recently call it quits as well, where those who went the Fueled By Ramen route (Fall Out Boy, The Hush Sound, The Academy Is...) are still going strong. Anyway, if you'd like to read a good, understanding letter of explanation from the band, please go here.
I unfortunately just read over on I Guess I'm Floating that The Format have decided to call it quits. Major bummer, but I'm sure glad that I got to see Sam and Nate perform as a duo, before they gained some of their much deserved popularity.
Sufjan Stevens has a new video for "Palm Sunday Tornado Hits Crystal Lake," which will be one of the thirty or so videos featured on the Encyclopedia Asthmatica Volume 1, a DVD compilation out 3/4 via Asthmatic Kitty. Check it out below, along with the tracklist, here. Also, I don't know about you, but I am anxiously awaiting a new release from the "states" project.
I discovered The Dodos today over on Brooklyn Vegan and really like what I hear. They are a drummer/vocalist and guitar/trombone/vocalist duo from San Francisco and are set to release a forthcoming album, Visiter, on 3/18 via Frenchkiss. From what I have read and watched over on YouTube, it seems like they put on a good live show. Looks like they'll be in Chicago on April 18th. I will be sure to check that out. You should do the same.
I am by no means a professional writer, nor do I strive to be. I am just a musician sharing info on bands that I enjoy, in a fairly simplistic way, with the hopes of you finding something new.
Posted mp3's are for sampling / promotional purposes only. If you enjoy what you hear, please consider purchasing an album or attending a show.
If you represent, and or are an artist featured on this page, please feel free to send an email if you feel that a file should be removed.
If you would like to be considered for a post or just feel like sharing something new, also feel free to send an email. Mailing address available upon request. Thanks.
