Album Review: Avey Tare - Down There

Avey Tare - Down There


01. Laughing Hieroglyphic
02. 3 Umbrellas
03. Oliver Twist
04. Glass Bottom Boat
05. Ghost Of Books
06. Cemeteries
07. Heads Hammock
08. Heather In The Hospital
09. Lucky 1





Standout Tracks: Lucky 1 / Laughing Hieroglyphic / 3 Umbrellas


Down There is out today via Paw Tracks.


* 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.


[Website] Avey Tare

[Count Me Out] Video: Avey Tare "Down There News"
[Count Me Out] Video: Avey Tare "Lucky 1"
[Count Me Out] Avey Tare "Lucky 1"
[Count Me Out] Avey Tare To Release A Solo Record

Album Review: Warpaint - The Fool

Warpaint - The Fool


01. Set Your Arms Down
02. Warpaint
03. Undertow
04. Bees
05. Shadows
06. Composure
07. Baby
08. Majesty
09. Lissie's Heart Murmur





Standout Tracks: Undertow / Shadows / Warpaint


The Fool is out today via Rough Trade.


* 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] Warpaint
[Website] Warpaint

[Count Me Out] Video: Warpaint "Undertow"
[Count Me Out] Warpaint "Undertow"

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 (10/27)

Letterman: Kings Of Leon
Leno: Lauren Pritchard
Fallon: Norah Jones
Kimmel: K'naan
Carson: Jimmy Eat World


Tuesday (10/26)

Letterman: Taylor Swift
Leno: Jamey Johnson
Fallon: Underworld
Ferguson: Brie Larson
Kimmel: Donavon Frankenreiter
Carson: She & Him


Wednesday (10/27)

Letterman: Michael Franti & Spearhead
Leno: Kylie Minogue
Fallon: School of Seven Bells
Kimmel: A Perfect Circle
Carson: Interpol


Thursday (10/28)

Letterman: Kid Cudi
Leno: Corinne Bailey Rae
Fallon: Gwar
Kimmel: Atomic Tom
Carson: Villagers


Friday (10/29)

Leno: Jimmy Eat World
Kimmel: Trombone Shorty
Carson: Ra Ra Riot


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

Lykke Li "Get Some"

Lykke Li has released a new single, "Get Some." Check it out below, or grab it on her website, along with the b-side, "Paris Blue." I assume this means we can expect a new album early next year.





Tracklist

01. Get Some
02. Paris Blue




[STREAM] Lykke Li - Get Some


[Myspace] Lykke Li
[Website] Lykke Li

[Count Me Out] Video: Lykke Li "Possibility"
[Count Me Out] Lykke Li on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Video: Lykke Li "Tonight"
[Count Me Out] Kings Of Leon vs. Lykke Li "Knocked Up (Rodeo Remix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Lykke Li "Breaking It Up (Alternate)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Lykke Li (feat. Bon Iver) "Dance Dance Dance"
[Count Me Out] Video: Lykke Li on Conan

Video: The Books "I Didn't Know That"

The Books have a new video for "I Didn't Know That," a tune off the new release, The Way Out, out now via Temporary Residence. Check it out below and remember that a Chicago show will be had this Friday, October 29th at The Vic.




[VIDEO] The Books - I Didn't Know That


[Myspace] The Books
[Website] The Books

[Count Me Out] Album Review: The Books - The Way Out
[Count Me Out] Video: The Books "A Cold Freezin' Night"
[Count Me Out] The Books "A Cold Freezin' Night"
[Count Me Out] The Books "Beautiful People"

White Hinterland Touring This December

White Hinterland will be touring this December. Check the dates out below, along with the new release, Kairos, out now via Dead Oceans.


Tour Dates

12.05.10 at The Bishop (Bloomington, IN)
12.07.10 at Empty Bottle (Chicago, IL)
12.08.10 at First Ave. (Minneapolis, MN)
12.09.10 at The Mousetrap (Eau Claire, WI)
12.10.10 at The Mill (Iowa City, IA) *
12.11.10 at Mayday (Cincinnati, OH)
12.13.10 at Highline Ballroom (New York, NY) *
12.14.10 at Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, DC) *
12.15.10 at First Unitarian Chapel (Philadelphia, PA) *
12.16.10 at Paramount Center Black Box (Boston, MA) *
12.17.10 at The Space (Portland, ME) *
12.18.10 at Casa del Popolo (Montreal QC) *
12.19.10 at Horseshoe Tavern (Toronto ON) *
12.21.10 at Pike Room (Pontiac, MI) *

* w/ S. Carey


[Myspace] White Hinterland
[Website] White Hinterland

[Count Me Out] Video: White Hinterland "No Logic"
[Count Me Out] Video: White Hinterland "Begin Again"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: White Hinterland - Kairos
[Count Me Out] Video: White Hinterland "Amsterdam"
[Count Me Out] White Hinterland "No Logic"
[Count Me Out] White Hinterland "Icarus"
[Count Me Out] White Hinterland on Daytrotter

Video: !!! "Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass"

!!! have a new video, directed by Saman Keshavarz, for "Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass." Check it out below, along with the new release, Strange Weather, Isn't It?, out now via Warp.




[VIDEO] !!! - Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass


[Myspace] !!!
[Website] !!!

[Count Me Out] Album Review: !!! - Strange Weather, Isn't It?
[Count Me Out] !!! Announce Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: !!! "AM/FM"
[Count Me Out] !!! "AM/FM"

Video: Deerhunter "The Secret Generator Series"

Yours Truly has put together a great video of that secret Deerhunter show I happened to catch a few weeks ago. Check it out below, along with the new release, Halcyon Digest, out now via 4AD. Also, remember that another Chicago show will be had tomorrow, October 22nd at the Metro.




[VIDEO] The Secret Generator Series: Deerhunter


[Myspace] Deerhunter
[Website] Deerhunter

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest
[Count Me Out] Video: Deerhunter "Helicopter"
[Count Me Out] Deerhunter Announce New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Deerhunter "Revival"
[Count Me Out] Deerhunter Announce Halcyon Digest
[Count Me Out] Deerhunter "Rainwater Cassette Exchange"
[Count Me Out] 2 New Deerhunter Videos

Video: Young Man on Spinner Presents: CMJ 2010

Young Man had a special CMJ presentation with Spinner earlier today. To be honest, I'm still not overly sold on the live setup, but the debut release is still one of my favorites of the year. I'm also confident that Colin and band are going to turn quite a few heads during this week's festivities. Anyway, check out their live performance below and definitely pick up the debut EP, Boy, out now via Frenchkiss.




[VIDEO] Young Man on Spinner Presents: CMJ 2010


Setlist

01. Hands
02. Problem
03. School
04. Just A Growin'


[Myspace] Young Man
[Website] Young Man

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Young Man - Boy
[Count Me Out] Video: Young Man "Home Alone"
[Count Me Out] Young Man on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Young Man Signs To Frenchkiss
[Count Me Out] Stream Young Man's Boy
[Count Me Out] Video: Young Man "All Tomorrow's Parties"
[Count Me Out] Young Man "Unfair"

Video: Local Natives "Who Knows Who Cares"

NME has an exclusive premiere of the Local Natives video for "Who Knows Who Cares." Check it out below, along with the new release, Gorilla Manor, out now via Frenchkiss.




[VIDEO] Local Natives - Who Knows Who Cares


[Myspace] Local Natives
[Website] Local Natives

[Count Me Out] Video: Local Natives "Wide Eyes"
[Count Me Out] Video: Local Natives on Yours Truly
[Count Me Out] Local Natives on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Video: Local Natives Live From Paris
[Count Me Out] Local Natives on The Interface
[Count Me Out] Local Natives Announce Fall Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: Local Natives "World News"
[Count Me Out] Video: Local Natives on Craig Ferguson
[Count Me Out] Local Natives on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Local Natives - Gorilla Manor

Ra Ra Riot on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Ra Ra Riot had a session with KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic posted today. Check it out below, along with the new release, The Orchard, out now via Barsuk.




[VIDEO] Ra Ra Riot on Morning Becomes Eclectic


Setlist

01. Boy
02. Oh, La
03. You And I Know
04. The Orchard
05. Kansai
06. Shadowcasting
07. Foolish
08. Too Dramatic
09. Ghost Under Rocks


[Myspace] Ra Ra Riot
[Website] Ra Ra Riot

[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot on Daytrotter
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Ra Ra Riot - The Orchard
[Count Me Out] Video: Ra Ra Riot "Boy"
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot "Boy"
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot Announce New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot Reveal The Orchard
[Count Me Out] Video: Ra Ra Riot "Can You Tell"
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot on The LaundroMatinee
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot on NPR's World Cafe
[Count Me Out] Ra Ra Riot on Daytrotter

Kurt Vile "In My Time"

While we wait on the forthcoming full-length (expected in early 2011), Kurt Vile will release a new 7" Single, In My Time, on 11/9 (10/25 digitally) via Matador. Check the album art and tracklist out below, as well as the title track, "In My Time." Also, remember that two Chicago shows are coming up on October 30th and 31st at the Empty Bottle.





Tracklist

01. In My Time
02. Early Dawnin'
03. Sad Ghost

[MP3] Kurt Vile - In My Time


[Myspace] Kurt Vile
[Website] Kurt Vile

[Count Me Out] Kurt Vile Touring This Fall
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Kurt Vile - Square Shells [EP]
[Count Me Out] Kurt Vile "Invisibility : Nonexistent"
[Count Me Out] Video: Kurt Vile "Freak Train"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Kurt Vile - Childish Prodigy

Video: The National "Terrible Love" (Alternate Version)

The National are set to release an expanded edition of their latest album, High Violet, on 11/22 via 4AD. This record will include 3 live recordings, 2 b-sides, 2 new songs, and an alternate version of "Terrible Love." Below, check out a great new video, directed by Tom Berninger, which features this alternate version of the album's lead off track.




[VIDEO] The National - Terrible Love (Alternate Version)


[Myspace] The National
[Website] The National

[Count Me Out] The National on The Interface
[Count Me Out] Video: The National on Craig Ferguson
[Count Me Out] Video: The National on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Video: The National "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: The National - High Violet
[Count Me Out] Video: The National on Pitchfork
[Count Me Out] The National "Afraid Of Everyone"
[Count Me Out] The National "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
[Count Me Out] Video: The National on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] Video: The National "The Runaway"
[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

Broken Social Scene on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Broken Social Scene had a session with KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic posted today. Check it out below, along with the new release, Forgiveness Rock Record, out now via Arts & Crafts.




[VIDEO] Broken Social Scene on Morning Becomes Eclectic


Setlist

01. Texico Bitches
02. All To All
03. 7/4 (Shoreline)
04. Chase Scene
05. Art House Director
06. Almost Crimes
07. World Sick


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

[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene "All To All (Spirit If Remix By Kevin Drew And Ohad Benchetrit)"
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene "All To All (djmomjeans Remix)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene "All To All"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene "Forced To Love"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene "Meet Me In The Basement"
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene on The Interface
[Count Me Out] Broken Social Scene Announce New Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record
[Count Me Out] Video: Broken Social Scene on Letterman
[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

Andrew Bird "Hot Math"

"Hot Math" is a lovely instrumental tune off the forthcoming Andrew Bird release, Useless Creatures, out 10/26 via Fat Possum. Check it out below and remember that three Chicago Gezelligheid shows will be had December 15th-17th at the Fourth Presbyterian Church.


[MP3] Andrew Bird - Hot Math


[Myspace] Andrew Bird
[Website] Andrew Bird

[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird w/ Priscilla Ahn "Meet Me Here At Dawn (Cass McCombs Cover)"
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird on Jimmy Fallon
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird "Anonanimal"
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird Acoustic Session at La Route du Rock
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird on Cemetery Gates
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird on Conan
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird: Touche (Interview)
[Count Me Out] Poor Bird
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird "Fitz & The Dizzyspells"
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird on Letterman
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird's Latest NY Times Blog Article
[Count Me Out] Stream Andrew Bird's Noble Beast and Useless Creatures
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Andrew Bird - Noble Beast
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird "Carrion Suite"
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird Moves Release Date Up
[Count Me Out] 2 Andrew Bird Videos + Tour Dates
[Count Me Out] Video: More New Andrew Bird Tunes
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird "Oh No"
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird "The Master Swarm (Live)"
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird Live Concert Stream Tonight
[Count Me Out] Andrew Bird "The Happy Birthday Song"
[Count Me Out] Video: Andrew Bird (feat. Dianogah) "Lull"
[Count Me Out] New Andrew Bird Songs