The Walkmen "In The New Year"

The Walkmen have shared a new tune, "In The New Year," off the forthcoming release, You & Me, out this fall via Gigantic. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates.


[MP3] The Walkmen - In The New Year


Tour Dates

08.18.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
08.19.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
08.21.08 at Troubadour (Los Angeles, CA)
08.22.08 at Troubadour (Los Angeles, CA)
08.27.08 at Doug Fir (Portland, OR)
08.28.08 at Richards on Richard (Vancouver, BC) *
08.29.08 at Rifflandia Festival (Victoria, BC)
08.30.08 at Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle, WA)

* w/ Man Man


[Myspace] The Walkmen
[Website] The Walkmen

[Count Me Out] The Walkmen Announce You & Me

Video: Andrew Bird (feat. Dianogah) "Lull"

Here's an interesting video for Andrew Bird's tune, "Lull," which is off his 2003 release, Weather Systems. The song also features the Chicago based band Dianogah and a Daytrotter session with this song can be found, here.




[VIDEO] Andrew Bird (feat. Dianogah) - Lull


[Myspace] Andrew Bird
[Website] Andrew Bird

[Count Me Out] New Andrew Bird Songs

The Broken West "Perfect Games"

The Broken West are set to release a new album, Now Or Heaven, on 9/9 via Merge. Check the album art and tracklist out below, along with the new tune, "Perfect Games."





Tracklist

01. Gwen, Now And Then
02. Auctioneer
03. Elm City
04. Ambuscade
05. Perfect Games
06. House Of Lies
07. The Smartest Man Alive
08. Got It Bad
09. Terror For Two
10. Embassy Row

[MP3] The Broken West - Perfect Games


[Myspace] The Broken West
[Website] The Broken West

Austin City Limits 2008 Schedule Posted

The schedule for this year's Austin City Limits has been posted. Check out the links below. Suggestions coming soon.


Schedule

- Friday, September 26th

- Saturday, September 27th

- Sunday, September 28th

Lollapalooza 2008 Schedule Posted

The schedule for this year's Lollapalooza, held August 1st - 3rd, was posted today. I'm still pretty sure that I will not be attending this year. I mean I'd like to and all, but the price, heat, crowds, etc. don't really excite me. Also, it seems that many of the bands I'd like to see have conflicting set times, meaning I don't want to watch a band for 10 minutes and head on over to another band for only 20 minutes. So yeah, I may head down Friday night to hear Radiohead, but other than that I can catch quite a few acts from the comfort of my home, thanks to the AT&T Blue Room. I've included my recommendations below and click the links for each days entire schedule. Also, Pitchfork has announced some amazing after-shows, that are definitely worth checking out.


Schedules / Recommendations


Friday, August 1st (Schedule)

12:15pm Black Lips
01:15pm Rogue Wave
02:15pm Yeasayer or The Go! Team
03:00pm Jeff Tweedy
04:15pm The Black Keys or Gogol Bordello
05:15pm Mates Of State
05:45pm Grizzly Bear
06:15pm The Raconteurs
08:00pm Radiohead


Saturday, August 2nd (Schedule)

12:15pm Margot And The Nuclear So & So's
12:45pm The Ting Tings
01:30pm Dr. Dog or Mason Jennings
02:15pm Foals
04:30pm Explosions In The Sky
05:30pm Okkervil River or Jamie Lidell
06:30pm Broken Social Scene or Battles
07:30pm Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
08:30pm Wilco or Rage Against The Machine


Sunday, August 3rd (Schedule)

02:15pm Nicole Atkins & the Sea or Brazilian Girls
04:15pm Iron & Wine
06:15pm Gnarls Barkley
06:30pm Girl Talk
07:15pm The National
08:30pm Kanye West


After-shows

07.31.08 at Metro | The Black Keys + Magic Wands
08.01.08 at Empty Bottle | Black Lips
08.01.08 at Double Door | Mates Of State + MGMT
08.01.08 at Metro | Gogol Bordello + The Ting Tings
08.01.08 at Schubas | Rogue Wave + Dr. Dog
08.01.08 at House of Blues | Brand New + Manchester Orchestra
08.01.08 at House of Blues Back Porch | The Whigs + The Blakes
08.02.08 at Metro | Broken Social Scene + Yeasayer
08.02.08 at House of Blues | Bloc Party + CSS + Does It Offend You, Yeah?
08.02.08 at Double Door | Battles + Foals + Magic Wands
08.02.08 at Schubas | Okkervil River + Octopus Project
08.02.08 at Empty Bottle | Margot & The Nuclear So And So's + White Lies


[Count Me Out] Lollapalooza 2008 Lineup Announced

Album Review: My Brightest Diamond - A Thousand Shark's Teeth

My Brightest Diamond - A Thousand Shark's Teeth


01. Inside A Boy
02. The Ice & The Storm
03. If I Were Queen
04. Apples
05. From The Top Of The World
06. Black & Costaud
07. To Pluto's Moon
08. Bass Player
09. Goodbye Forever
10. Like A Sieve
11. The Diamond





Standout Tracks: Inside A Boy / The Ice & The Storm / The Diamond


The new record from Shara Worden aka My Brightest Diamond is pretty decent. Definitely not an album that pumps you up, but a more relaxing collection of songs. Now I do have Shara's 2006 release, Bring Me The Workhorse, but I can't say I gave it the proper attention it may have needed. On this record, however, I can hear a slight (vocal) similarity to Annie Clark aka St. Vincent. I realize that they have both performed with Sufjan Stevens, but I don't know, I just hear it. Anyway, A Thousand Shark's Teeth, is out today via Asthmatic Kitty.


* 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] My Brightest Diamond
[Website] My Brightest Diamond

Album Review: Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends


01. Life In Technicolor
02. Cemeteries Of London
03. Lost!
04. 42
05. Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
06. Yes
07. Viva La Vida
08. Violet Hill
09. Strawberry Swing
10. Death And All His Friends





Standout Tracks: Viva La Vida / Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love / 42


As you may tell from all of the previous posts on Coldplay, I've been anxiously awaiting this record. Now that I've had a few listens, I'm kind of torn. I don't love it, but it is pretty good and definitely growing on me. The band have delivered a newer sound on this record, however, I'm not sure if that is all because of Brian Eno's doing. As of now, I do think "Viva La Vida" and "Violet Hill" are the more solid standouts, but who knows what a few more listens may bring. Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 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] Coldplay
[Website] Coldplay

[Count Me Out] Video: Coldplay on Jimmy Kimmel
[Count Me Out] Video: Coldplay on Jimmy Kimmel (Preview)
[Count Me Out] Coldplay "Lost!"
[Count Me Out] Video: Coldplay on MTV Movie Awards
[Count Me Out] Video: Coldplay "Violet Hill"
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Coldplay "Viva La Vida"
[Count Me Out] Coldplay "Violet Hill"
[Count Me Out] New Coldplay News
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Reveal New Tracklist
[Count Me Out] Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends?
[Count Me Out] New Coldplay Tracks Explained
[Count Me Out] Coldplay Deny Prospekt

Bowerbirds "The Marbled Godwit"

The lovely Bowerbirds will be re-releasing their amazing record from 2007 tomorrow. The new copy features two bonus tracks, "La Denigración" and "Matchstick Maker," plus it will also be available on vinyl. Do yourself a favor, pick it up and go see these guys live. You will not be disappointed. Hymns For A Dark Horse, is out tomorrow via Dead Oceans.


Tour Dates

06.29.08 at Duke University Gardens (Durham, NC)
07.17.08 at University Of Wisconsin The Terrace (Madison, WI)
07.20.08 at Schubas (Chicago, IL)
07.21.08 at Crofoot Ballroom (Detroit, MI) *
07.22.08 at Lee's Palace (Toronto, ON) *
07.23.08 at Cabaret Music Hall (Montreal, QC) *
07.25.08 at Space Gallery (Portland, ME) *
07.26.08 at Museum Of Fine Arts (Boston, MA) *
07.27.08 at Cape Cinema (Dennis, MA) *
07.29.08 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY) *
07.30.08 at Music Hall Of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY) *
07.31.08 at First Unitarian Church (Philadelphia, PA) *
08.01.08 at Black Cat (Washington, DC) *
08.02.08 at Rex Theatre (Pittsburgh, PA) *
08.03.08 at Wexner Center (Columbus, OH) *
08.04.08 at Northside Tavern (Cincinnati, OH)
08.06.08 at Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
08.07.08 at Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
08.15.08 at La Route Du Rock Festival (Saint Malo, FR)
08.16.08 at Greenman Festival (Powys, UK)
08.19.08 at Bush Hall (London, UK) ^
08.20.08 at Windmill (London, UK) #
08.27.08 at Knust (Hamburg, DE) +
08.28.08 at Brotfabrik (Frankfurt, DE) +
09.11.08 at Shepherd's Bush Empire (London, UK) *
09.12.08 at End of the Road Festival (Dorset, UK)
09.13.08 at End Of The Road Festival (Dorset, UK)
09.14.08 at Stad Als Podium Festival (Haarlem, NL)
09.15.08 at Paradiso (Amsterdam, NL)
09.17.08 at Rotown (Rotterdam, NL)
09.19.08 at Roepaen (Ottersum, NL)
09.20.08 at Tivoli-De Helling (Utrecht, NL)
09.23.08 at Cyprus Avenue (Cork, IE)
09.24.08 at Auntie Annies (Belfast, IE)
09.25.08 at The Roisin Dubh (Galway, IE)
09.26.08 at Crawdaddy (Dublin, IE)
09.27.08 at Le Grand Mix (Tourcoing, FR)
09.30.08 at Zapata im Tacheles (Berlin, DE)
10.01.08 at Beatpol (Dresden, DE)
10.02.08 at Feierwerk (Munchen, DE)
10.04.08 at Take Root Festival (Groningen, NL)

* w/ Bon Iver
^ w/ Damien Jurado
# w/ The War On Drugs
+ w/ Neva Dinova


[MP3] Bowerbirds – The Marbled Godwit
[MP3] Bowerbirds – Slow Down
[MP3] Bowerbirds – La Denigración

* removed by request


[Myspace] Bowerbirds
[Website] Bowerbirds

[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Take Away Show
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds Sign To Dead Oceans
[Count Me Out] Bowerbirds on Daytrotter

Count Me Out Monthly Mix #03

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.


June Mix

01. Panda Bear - I'm Not
02. Sigur Rós - Gobbledigook
03. Page France - The Purple Twist
04. The Acorn - Flood Pt. 1
05. Feist - Past In Present
06. Apostle Of Hustle - Energy Of Death
07. Midlake - Van Occupanther
08. Bowerbirds - Human Hands
09. Vetiver - Roll On Babe
10. Wolf Parade - The Grey Estates
11. Jamie Lidell - Another Day
12. Old 97s - I Will Remain



[Count Me Out] Count Me Out Monthly Mix #02
[Count Me Out] Count Me Out Monthly Mix #01

Video: The Besnard Lakes "Devastation"

The Besnard Lakes have a new video for "Devastation," a tune off the latest release, The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse, out via Jagjaguwar. Check it out below, along with some mp3s.




[VIDEO] The Besnard Lakes – Devastation

[MP3] The Besnard Lakes – Devastation
[MP3] The Besnard Lakes – And You Lied To Me


[Myspace] The Besnard Lakes
[Website] The Besnard Lakes

The Acorn "Good Enough (Cyndi Lauper Cover)"

The Acorn have shared a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Good Enough." Check it out below, along with the new release, Glory Hope Mountain, out now via Paper Bag.


[MP3] The Acorn - Good Enough (Cyndi Lauper Cover)


[Myspace] The Acorn
[Website] The Acorn

[Count Me Out] Video: The Acorn "Flood Pt. 1"

Bon Iver Take Away Show

Bon Iver, aka Justin Vernon and gang, recently did a Take Away Show with La Blogotheque. Check it out below, along with the new release, For Emma, Forever Ago, out now via Jagjaguwar.




[VIDEO] Bon Iver - Lump Sum




[VIDEO] Bon Iver - Flume




[VIDEO] Bon Iver - For Emma


[Myspace] Bon Iver

[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"

Rogue Wave on Fabchannel

Rogue Wave have a recent performance up over on Fabchannel. Check it out below, along with the latest release, Asleep At Heaven's Gate, out via Brushfire.


[VIDEO] Rogue Wave on Fabchannel


Setlist

01. Sewn Up
02. Like I Needed
03. Every Moment
04. Lullaby
05. Publish My Love
06. Eyes
07. Christians In Black
08. Chicago X 12
09. Love's Lost Guarantee
10. Bird On A Wire
11. Lake Michigan
12. Harmonium
13. Kicking The Heart Out
14. Birds


[Myspace] Rogue Wave
[Website] Rogue Wave

[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave "Chicago X 12"
[Count Me Out] Video: Rogue Wave on Letterman

Album Review: Sigur Rós - Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust

Sigur Rós - Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust


01. Gobbledigook
02. Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur
03. Góðan Daginn
04. Við Spilum Endalaust
05. Festival
06. Með Suð Í Eyrum
07. Ára Bátur
08. Illgresi
09. Fljótavík
10. Straumnes
11. All Alright





Standout Tracks: Gobbledigook / Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur / Við Spilum Endalaust


This new Sigur Rós album is good. "Gobbledigook" definitely gave me high hopes, thinking this album may be a big change, however, in the long run, it is still the same Sigur Rós that we know and love. Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust, is out 6/24 via XL.


* 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] Sigur Rós
[Website] Sigur Rós

[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

Haley Bonar "Big Star"

Haley Bonar has shared the title track off her new release, Big Star, out now via Afternoon. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates, which includes a Chicago show on June 28th at Schubas.


[MP3] Haley Bonar - Big Star


Tour Dates

06.17.08 at Plush (Tucson, AZ) *
06.18.08 at The Casbah (San Diego, CA) *
06.20.08 at Troubadour (Los Angeles, CA) *
06.21.08 at Cafe du Nord (San Francisco, CA) *
06.23.08 at Aladdin Theatre (Portland, OR) *
06.24.08 at Tractor Tavern (Seattle, WA) *
06.27.08 at Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis, MN) *
06.28.08 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
06.29.08 at Magic Bag (Detroit, MI) *

* w/ Hayden


[Myspace] Haley Bonar
[Website] Haley Bonar

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Haley Bonar - Big Star