Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at Bonnaroo

I happened to catch the Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings set today from Bonnaroo over at the AT&T Blue Room and I must say it was pretty fantastic. Go pick up her latest release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, out now via Daptone.




[VIDEO] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights

[MP3] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights
[MP3] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Let Them Knock
[MP3] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)


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

Video: The Acorn "Flood Pt. 1"

So I've received a few emails about The Acorn over the last few months and honestly haven't really listened until a few weeks ago. Man this band is great. Definitely mad that I missed them a few weeks ago at the Empty Bottle; however, next time they're in town, I'll be there for sure. Here are a few tunes, plus a video, off the new release, Glory Hope Mountain, out now via Paper Bag.




[VIDEO] The Acorn - Flood Pt. 1

[MP3] The Acorn - Flood Pt. 1
[MP3] The Acorn - Crooked Legs


[Myspace] The Acorn
[Website] The Acorn

Horse In The Sea "Mosquito King"

My friend, Joel Janis aka Horse In The Sea has some upcoming shows that you should definitely check out if one is in your neck of the woods. Check the dates out below, along with a few tunes off the wonderful 2007 release, I Order The Sun To Shine On Everyone.


Tour Dates

06.14.08 at Empty Bottle (Chicago, IL) *
06.25.08 at Double Door (Chicago, IL)
07.10.08 at 3rd and Lindsley (Nashville, TN)
07.11.08 at The Rudyard Kipling (Louisville, KY)
07.12.08 at Murray State University Lovett Live (Murray, KY)
07.13.08 at The Statehouse (Bloomington, IN)
07.24.08 at Subterranean (Chicago, IL) ^

* w/ Annuals
^ w/ Kyle Andrews


[MP3] Horse In The Sea - Mosquito King
[MP3] Horse In The Sea - We've Been Weeping
[MP3] Horse In The Sea - Vegas


[Myspace] Horse In The Sea

Video: Goldfrapp "Caravan Girl"

Goldfrapp have a new video for "Caravan Girl," a tune off the new release, Seventh Tree, out now via Mute. Check it out below, along with an mp3.




[VIDEO] Goldfrapp - Caravan Girl

[MP3] Goldfrapp - Caravan Girl


[Myspace] Goldfrapp
[Website] Goldfrapp

[Count Me Out] Video: Goldfrapp on Leno
[Count Me Out] Goldfrapp "Happiness"

Bonnaroo 2008 Starts Tomorrow

Welp, big concert number two for the summer, Bonnaroo, is this weekend and a few groups are available to stream, via a video broadcast over on the AT&T Blue Room.


Friday, June 13th

12:30pm Drive-By Truckers
01:15pm Fiery Furnaces
02:15pm Umphrey's McGee
03:45pm Bluegrass Allstars
05:00pm The Raconteurs
06:30pm The Swell Season
07:30pm Les Claypool
09:00pm Metallica


Saturday, June 14th

12:45pm Two Gallants
01:45pm The Wood Brothers
02:00pm Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
03:15pm Ozomatli
04:00pm Gogol Bordello
05:30pm Against Me!
06:30pm Iron & Wine
08:00pm Cat Power
09:00pm Mastodon
09:30pm Ben Folds


Sunday, June 15th

12:30pm Abigail Washburn & Sparrow Quartet
01:45pm Donavon Frankenreiter
02:45pm Robert Randolph's Revival
03:45pm Yonder Mountain String Band
05:15pm Rogue Wave
06:00pm Broken Social Scene
07:30pm Sigur Rós
09:00pm Death Cab For Cutie

* All Times CST

Video: The BPA "Toe Jam (feat. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal)"

Here's a sexy video from Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim aka The BPA (Brighton Port Authority), with some featured vocals by David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal. Enjoy.




[VIDEO] The BPA - Toe Jam (feat. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal)


[Myspace] The BPA

Video: Aimee Mann "31 Today"

Aimee Mann has a new video for "31 Today," a tune off her new release, @#%&! Smilers, out now via SuperEgo. Check it out below, along with an mp3.




[VIDEO] Aimee Mann - 31 Today

[MP3] Aimee Mann - 31 Today


[Myspace] Aimee Mann
[Website] Aimee Mann

[Count Me Out] Video: Aimee Mann "Freeway"

Video: Old 97's "Dance With Me"

Old 97's have a new video for "Dance With Me," a tune off the new release, Blame It On Gravity, out now via New West. Check it out below, along with an mp3. Also, if you missed these guys last week at the Metro, like myself, be sure to check them out July 4th, at the Taste Of Chicago with Gomez and Alejandro Escovedo.




[VIDEO] Old 97's - Dance With Me

[MP3] Old 97's - Dance With Me


[Myspace] Old 97's
[Website] Old 97's

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Old 97's - Blame It On Gravity

Video: Rogue Wave "Chicago X 12"

Rogue Wave have a new video for "Chicago X 12," a tune off the latest release, Asleep At Heaven's Gate, out via Brushfire. Check it out below, along with an mp3.




[VIDEO] Rogue Wave - Chicago X 12

[MP3] Rogue Wave - Chicago X 12


[Myspace] Rogue Wave
[Website] Rogue Wave

[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave on Letterman

Video: Jamie Lidell on Conan

Jamie Lidell performed "Another Day" last night on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Check it out below, along with the new release, Jim, out now via Warp.


[VIDEO] Jamie Lidell - Another Day


[Myspace] Jamie Lidell
[Website] Jamie Lidell

[Count Me Out] Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good (Son Lux Remix)"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Jamie Lidell - Jim
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Another Day"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good"
[Count Me Out] Jamie Lidell "Figured Me Out (LA Garage Mix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Jamie Lidell "Little Bit Of Feel Good (La Garage Mix)"

Dr. Dog "The Old Days"

Dr. Dog have shared a new tune, "The Old Days," off the forthcoming release, Fate, out 7/22 via Park The Van. Check it out below, along with the newly revealed tracklist.





Tracklist

01. The Breeze
02. Hang On
03. The Old Days
04. Army Of Ancients
05. The Rabbit, The Bat, And The Reindeer
06. The Ark
07. From
08. 100 Years
09. Uncovering The Old
10. The Beach
11. My Friend

[MP3] Dr. Dog - The Old Days


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

[Count Me Out] Dr. Dog Announce Fate
[Count Me Out] Dr. Dog Passed Away

Sigur Rós Album Stream

Stream the new Sigur Rós album below, thanks to their website. The forthcoming release, Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust, is out 6/24 via XL.


[STREAM] Sigur Rós - Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust


[Myspace] Sigur Rós
[Website] Sigur Rós

[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós "Festival"
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós "Gobbledigook"
[Count Me Out] Sigur Rós Are Working On A New Album

Video: Gnarls Barkley on Letterman

Gnarls Barkley performed "Going On" last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check it out below, along with the new release, The Odd Couple, out now via Downtown/Atlantic.




[VIDEO] Gnarls Barkley - Going On


[Myspace] Gnarls Barkley
[Website] Gnarls Barkley

[Count Me Out] Video: Gnarls Barkley "Going On"
[Count Me Out] Gnarls Barkley "Who's Gonna Save My Soul"
[Count Me Out] Video: Gnarls Barkley "Run"
[Count Me Out] Gnarls Barkley "Run"

Album Review: Haley Bonar - Big Star

Haley Bonar - Big Star


01. Green Eyed Boy
02. Arms Of Harm
03. Little Maiden Gin
04. Big Star
05. Mayday
06. Better Half
07. Something Great
08. Queen Of Everything
09. Highway 16
10. Along
11. Tiger Boy





Standout Tracks: Arms Of Harm / Something Great / Big Star


I'm really liking this new record from Canadian born, St. Paul based songstress, Haley Bonar. I can't say that it is the best thing I've heard all year, but it's definitely an enjoyable listen. Big Star is out today via Afternoon.


* 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] Haley Bonar
[Website] Haley Bonar

Video: Kevin Drew "Safety Bricks"

Kevin Drew has a new video for "Safety Bricks," a tune off the latest release, Spirit If..., out via Arts & Crafts. Check it out below, along with two mp3s.




[VIDEO] Kevin Drew - Safety Bricks

[MP3] Kevin Drew - Safety Bricks
[MP3] Kevin Drew - Safety Bricks (feat. Feist) (Live on Morning Becomes Eclectic 05.10.07)


[Myspace] Kevin Drew
[Website] Kevin Drew

[Count Me Out] Video: Kevin Drew "Lucky Ones"