I don't know if you all have had the fortune to watch this, but it is AMAZING. I've been watching it all week.
Ryan Adams is perfection. there are no two ways around it. his performances are so heartfelt.
I'm not going to post an mp3 because I don't want this post to be deleted.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Megapuss premiere video, and it's HILARIOUS
watch "Adam and Steve" below
this is what happens when people with a shit load of talent realize that they have the leeway to do stupid things and still retain their fans. I wonder what would happen if the Gallagher bros did something of this sort
Megapuss - Crop Circle Jerk '94 [mp3]
this is what happens when people with a shit load of talent realize that they have the leeway to do stupid things and still retain their fans. I wonder what would happen if the Gallagher bros did something of this sort
Megapuss - Crop Circle Jerk '94 [mp3]
Saturday Music Definitions: Fireworks
the post-Obama victory festivities included many fireworks, and it got me thinking: how freaking awesome will Independence Day 2009 be?
Elvis Costello - Indoor Fireworks [mp3]
Animal Collective - Fireworks [mp3]
Nicholas Hooper - Fireworks (from the HP V soundtrack) [mp3]
Jimmy Eat World - Just Watch the Fireworks [mp3]
Friday, November 7, 2008
Band of the Week: Little Joy (+record review)
according to my iTunes, Little Joy is classified as "Tropical" music
now that made me laugh out loud. literally.
the band consists of:
Fabrizio Moretti – Guitar/Tenor Guitar/Piano/Bass/Drums/ Percussion/Melodica & Backing Vocals
Binki Shapiro – Vocals/Guitar/Glockenspiel/Percussion & Backing Vocals
and
Rodrigo Amarante – Vocals/Guitar/Piano/Bass/Ukulele/Organ/ Melotron/ Percussion & Backing Vocals
the album insert also thanked other contributing artists, including Nick Valensi (Fab's fellow Stroke) on background vocals and miscellaneous instruments
I really dig this record. Quite simply, it's happy music. No depressing Conor Oberst vocals in sight: this band sounds like sunshine. "Brand New Start" reminds me a bit of Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining". You get a bit of Portuguese lyrics here and there, and the closer "Evaporar" is entirely in the beautiful Brasilian dialect of the language. "How to Hang a Warhol" resonates with Strokes fans who are aware of Fabrizio's incredible capacity as an artist (as in art school, which he attended for a few years before pursuing the Strokes full time). "No One's Better Sake" delves a bit into reggae. Binki sings background vox throughout, and sings lead in "Unattainable" and "Don't Watch Me Dancing", singing a la Kimya Dawson in the latter. Alongside "Brand New Start", "Keep Me in Mind" is the strongest track on the record, because the guitar sound is ambitious and explores territory the other songs don't. For an album which was released on Election Day, it's surprising how un-political the collection of songs is. Little Joy is lounge music in every sense of the word, so whip up some margaritas, pull out that bong, and enjoy. I guarantee that Little Joy will give you more than their name suggests. What else would you expect when the Strokes' sexy and talented drummer collaborates with his girlfriend and good friend?
3/5
Little Joy - Brand New Start [mp3]
Little Joy - Keep me in Mind [mp3]
visit the band on MYSPACE
For fans of: Sondre Lerche, Rilo Kiley, Vampire Weekend, and of course, the Fab Four
Thursday, November 6, 2008
record review: Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Cardinology (repost, sans mp3)
I am so sick of emails with "Blogger DMCA takedown notification" in the subject line.
I specifically DIDN'T post a song from Cardinology, in order to avoid the wrath of these stupid internet cops.
I'm kind of sad because I edited it online and didn't save the changes on my word document, so here is the incomplete review.
anyhow, here it is:
It seems like Ryan Adams fans are abundant, but not fanatics. This doesn’t mean that Ryan is not worthy of our ecstatic anticipation, on the contrary: he has consistently released excellent music since his fantastic debut, Heartbreaker. It’s just that, though, he is ridiculously consistent. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m glad that there is at least one artist whom I can turn to and not be disappointed with. The only downside is that we know that Ryan won’t get very much critical attention, despite his incredibly excellent new songs. I have yet to be familiar with all of Ryan’s songs (I am a relatively new fan on about 3 months), because there is such a vast supply of goodness, including excellent live shows floating online. All I do know, is that Ryan’s voice warms me like hot chocolate.
Now, his new record- the verdict: EXCELLENT. Most of the record is characteristic of Ryan’s unpretentious neo-ballad type songs, like “Let us Down Easy Lord” and “Fix It”, but there are a good number of surprises, like the ridiculously sexy “Magick”. That guitar riff will punch you in the face, I really hope that the Cardinals perform it when I see them live. “Sink Ships” starts out with an acoustic guitar but glides through a bunch of different genres, epitomizing Ryan’s eclectic style. I always have a difficult time describing Ryan Adams to people oblivious to his brilliance, and try to avoid the “alt-country” label most people (and Wikipedia) use. Ryan conforms to no labels. Well, perhaps perfection. The record closes with “Stop”, an incredibly moving song with Ryan singing “a crucifix can never fix enough”, perpetuating the theme which he started on “Fix It”. Overall, it’s a solid record and, like the new CWK album, gets better upon multiple listens. 3.5/5
I specifically DIDN'T post a song from Cardinology, in order to avoid the wrath of these stupid internet cops.
I'm kind of sad because I edited it online and didn't save the changes on my word document, so here is the incomplete review.
anyhow, here it is:
It seems like Ryan Adams fans are abundant, but not fanatics. This doesn’t mean that Ryan is not worthy of our ecstatic anticipation, on the contrary: he has consistently released excellent music since his fantastic debut, Heartbreaker. It’s just that, though, he is ridiculously consistent. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m glad that there is at least one artist whom I can turn to and not be disappointed with. The only downside is that we know that Ryan won’t get very much critical attention, despite his incredibly excellent new songs. I have yet to be familiar with all of Ryan’s songs (I am a relatively new fan on about 3 months), because there is such a vast supply of goodness, including excellent live shows floating online. All I do know, is that Ryan’s voice warms me like hot chocolate.
Now, his new record- the verdict: EXCELLENT. Most of the record is characteristic of Ryan’s unpretentious neo-ballad type songs, like “Let us Down Easy Lord” and “Fix It”, but there are a good number of surprises, like the ridiculously sexy “Magick”. That guitar riff will punch you in the face, I really hope that the Cardinals perform it when I see them live. “Sink Ships” starts out with an acoustic guitar but glides through a bunch of different genres, epitomizing Ryan’s eclectic style. I always have a difficult time describing Ryan Adams to people oblivious to his brilliance, and try to avoid the “alt-country” label most people (and Wikipedia) use. Ryan conforms to no labels. Well, perhaps perfection. The record closes with “Stop”, an incredibly moving song with Ryan singing “a crucifix can never fix enough”, perpetuating the theme which he started on “Fix It”. Overall, it’s a solid record and, like the new CWK album, gets better upon multiple listens. 3.5/5
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club release new record online
head over HERE to buy "333", their new, all instrumental record, which will be released independently.
track listing:
'The Effects Of 333'
'Still No Answer'
'I Know You're In There'
'And With This Comes'
'A Sad State'
'A Twisted State'
'Sedated With Sterilized Tongues'
'We're Not Welcome Alone'
'Or Needed'
'And When Was Better'
read more on NME
I found this band on last.fm and wrote in really big letters in one of my notebooks: "black rebel motorcycle club = kicks a lot of ass". they craft some damn good garage rock/psychedelic tunes. check them out.
visit the LA based band on MYSPACE
BRMC- Aint no Easy Way (acoustic) [mp3]
The Kinks are back together!
they are set to reunite to create new material! read more on SPIN
I love the Kinks. in my opinion, they are WAY underrated, a la Velvet Underground. what is it with incredibly good bands from the 60's who made sunshiney music being ignored now?
lame.
anyhow, I will keep you all posted
The Kinks - Love me Till The Sun Shines [mp3]
Kings of Leon: new tour dates + new video (Use Somebody)
according to an email I received from them,
New European Tour
Kings of Leon will heading to Europe to play 7 shows in 5 countries. All dates are scheduled for February 2009 with tickets going on sale over the next 5 days. Go to kingsofleon.com for a full list of on sale dates.
* February 11: KB Halle (Copenhagen, Denmark)
* February 14: Razzmataz (Barcelona, Spain)
* February 15: La Riviera (Madrid, Spain)
* February 20: Olympia (Paris, France)
* February 21: MHM (Amsterdam, Holland)
* February 23: Columbiahalle (Berlin, Germany)
* February 26: Live Music Hall (Cologne, Germany)
head over to their to MYSPACE to watch their new video for "Use Somebody"
Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire (live on SNL) [mp3]
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
NME's cool list of 2008
read the entire list (and justifications) of 50 artists HERE, but here are the top 5:and
5. Sam Dust, Late Of The Pier
4. Alex Turner, Arctic Monkeys/The Last Shadow Puppets
3. Andrew VanWyngarden, MGMT
2. Jay-Z
1. Alice Glass, Crystal Castles
agree, disagree?
I think Ezra Koening should be higher up on the list. and Donald of the Virgins should have been mentioned. and hello, Pete Doherty? I don't care about his drug addiction(s) he is STILL really damn cool.
MGMT - Time to Pretend [mp3]
I had this on repeat at work today =)
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