part of the SXSW sessions
head on over for the free mp3s and article
also part of the sessions:
The Hold Steady
Glasvegas
and Dawes
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Softpack on DAYTROTTER
part of the SXSW sessions
head on over for the free mp3s and article
also part of the sessions:
The Hold Steady
Glasvegas
and Dawes
Matt Costa to play free gig in LA this weekend
Saturday, May 9th, 1PM at Union Station in Los Angeles
the show is all ages, solo acoustic
The Strokes Post #78
I know some of you have been disappointed by the fact that the album stream of Dark Night of the Soul has disappeared.
so, without further ado, let me present you with an mp3 of the song by Julian.
Julian Casablancas - Little Girl (track 4) [mp3, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!]
I love this song. it's so nice to hear a song with ONLY JULIAN SINGING again. "My Drive Thru" and "Boombox" just weren't doing it for me. I am so fucking ecstatic about a new Strokes release. the guitars remind me a bit of Radiohead. looove it.
read more about the Dark Night of the Soul HERE, which will be available for sale in the UK on May 13th
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
must watch videos: Delta Spirit on LA BLOGOTHEQUE!
funnily enough, I was listening to the La Blogotheque version of Beirut's Nantes when I came across the following
it was recorded in our very own San Francisco! wait, early February, that must have been the time when they played BOTH! I should have loitered in the city that week just to catch this. I wish I were omniscient about all great musical things like this
Delta Spirit, are, by far, my favourite live band. Jon looks so cool in these videos. hip, not hipster haha =)
the second video is especially enchanting. I love the dancing during People C'mon
WTF THEY ARE OPENING FOR THE SHINS?! why do I only find out about these shows AFTER they sell out? I'd have gone just to see them (as I would have wanted to go to the M Ward show to see them open but that was sold out too.)
I wish they'd go on another headlining tour...
it was recorded in our very own San Francisco! wait, early February, that must have been the time when they played BOTH! I should have loitered in the city that week just to catch this. I wish I were omniscient about all great musical things like this
Delta Spirit - People Turn Around from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Delta Spirit - Trashcan from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Delta Spirit - Strange Vine from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Delta Spirit, are, by far, my favourite live band. Jon looks so cool in these videos. hip, not hipster haha =)
the second video is especially enchanting. I love the dancing during People C'mon
WTF THEY ARE OPENING FOR THE SHINS?! why do I only find out about these shows AFTER they sell out? I'd have gone just to see them (as I would have wanted to go to the M Ward show to see them open but that was sold out too.)
I wish they'd go on another headlining tour...
new song from Julian Casablancas!
a compilation called Dark Night of the Soul has surfaced the internet
Brian Burton + Sparklehorse + Flaming Lips + Gruff Rhys + Iggy Pop + Suzanne Vega + Black Francis + Vic Chesnutt + Julian Casablancas + Jason Lyttle + Nina Persson + James Mercer x DAVID LYNCH
click HERE to stream the album, look to the left hand column to be blown away by Jules, who sings lead on track 4
I really like his new style of singing, it's quite soulful
many thanks to nateraabe for the heads up!!
Brian Burton + Sparklehorse + Flaming Lips + Gruff Rhys + Iggy Pop + Suzanne Vega + Black Francis + Vic Chesnutt + Julian Casablancas + Jason Lyttle + Nina Persson + James Mercer x DAVID LYNCH
click HERE to stream the album, look to the left hand column to be blown away by Jules, who sings lead on track 4
I really like his new style of singing, it's quite soulful
many thanks to nateraabe for the heads up!!
Snow Patrol and Interpol's lead singers to pursue solo projects
Paul Banks will release an album called 'Skyscraper' on August 4 under the pseudonym Julian Plenti.
Gary Lightbody is planning to release two albums on his own:'Listen Tank' and 'Tired Pony' a "country" album.
Interpol - NYC [mp3]
Gary Lightbody is planning to release two albums on his own:'Listen Tank' and 'Tired Pony' a "country" album.
Interpol - NYC [mp3]
Ra Ra Riot - Each Year
I've had this song stuck in my head all morning,
and I'm not complaining.
Ra Ra Riot - Each Year [mp3]
I love how he sings: "Silhouettes in a window frame/Better run if it's Boo's old man/He won’t know if you’re white/Oh, in the night"
=)
probably my favourite song off The Rhumb Line, everytime I listen to the album, it's the one that really sticks out to me
and I'm not complaining.
Ra Ra Riot - Each Year [mp3]
I love how he sings: "Silhouettes in a window frame/Better run if it's Boo's old man/He won’t know if you’re white/Oh, in the night"
=)
probably my favourite song off The Rhumb Line, everytime I listen to the album, it's the one that really sticks out to me
The Strokes Post #77
Albert Hammond Jr converted to Judaism after 'Is This It' was released so that Nick Valensi wouldn't be the only Jew in the band. He's enjoying the perks. He told Rolling Stone, "The first time I told a guy I was Jewish was in LA, he pulled me into the corner, and I discovered this whole secret world. He even got me laid that night."
XD
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
video: Black Lips-The Drop I Hold
it's basically just some green lights and them "taking turns" singing, but it's pretty rad.
I am currently sleep deprived and/or retarded and can't figure out how to embed it (the link shows up all choppy) so click HERE to watch it
I am currently sleep deprived and/or retarded and can't figure out how to embed it (the link shows up all choppy) so click HERE to watch it
The Strokes Post #76
yesterday, I went to Amoeba on a whim.
I found not one but TWO Strokes singles:
I don't understand how "NYC Cops" is considered a b-side. I'd A-side that shit ASAP.
by the way, how cool is it that it's clear vinyl? I was delighted when I opened it
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Virgins - Fernando Pando
I am listening to The Virgins (I forgot how good this album is...I haven't heard it in AGES) as I type up medieval sex tracts
I love my life.
The Virgins will be playing GAMH on the 2oth. I expect all of my SF area readers to attend.
I love my life.
The Virgins will be playing GAMH on the 2oth. I expect all of my SF area readers to attend.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday Morning Covers
ZIP FILE
Babyshambles - Janie Jones (The Clash cover) [mp3, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!]
what a great tribute to a phenomenal song. if anyone thinks Pete Doherty is a washed up loser, just click above to be convinced otherwise. he's a genius indeed.
Andrew Bird - Being Green (Kermit the Frog cover) [mp3]
not only is this man incredible enough to cover a Muppets song, but he does so IN FRENCH. oh, Andrew, put me out of my misery, MARRY ME.
TV on the Radio - Heroes (David Bowie cover) [mp3]
trippy, but nowhere near the original
Flaming Lips-Seven Nation Army (White Stripes cover) [mp3]
the sirens are just the touch to make this sound ever so...Flaming Lips. weird and quirky and awesome
30 Seconds to Mars - Stronger (Kanye West cover) [mp3]
a band that I liked in high school covering an artist I can't stand who got more credit than a French group I really do love. the result sounds nothing like 30 Seconds to Mars, Kanye, or Daft Punk.
Ben Lee- Float on (Modest Mouse cover) [mp3]
very mellow, and I approve.
BONUS (x2):
Andrew Bird - Oh Sister (Bob Dylan cover) [mp3]
holy goodness gracious, this is just...wow.
Ben Lee - Kids (MGMT cover) [mp3]
quite unlike the original. slow, but pretty. "Kids" was my favourite song of 2008
The Strokes Post #74
another snippet from In Transit
I mainly like this clip because you can see Nick playing with himself. haha that makes me uber creeper but oh well
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Saturday Music Definitions - Night
this post is in honour of three things: great outings with friends filled with music and late night consumption of Mexican food AND the awesome complete set of the Arabian Nights that me mum brought me back from Jordan AND Van Gogh.
The Strokes - Last Nite (The Modern Age EP version) [mp3, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!]
this is VASTLY superior to the song found on Is This It. The Modern Age EP blows me away every time I play it
Beirut - My Night With the Prostitute from Marseilles [mp3]
Kool & the Gang - Ladies' Night [mp3]
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night [mp3]
Wild Sweet Orange - Night Terrors
The Beegees - Night Fever [mp3]
Beirut- Elephant Gun
current favourite Beirut song (read: current listening obsession):
Beirut - Elephant Gun [mp3]
stunning, simply stunning.
Beirut - Elephant Gun [mp3]
stunning, simply stunning.
Black Lips played Great American Music Hall last night
and it was incredible. I'm not even going to attempt to describe how insanely awesome it was.
observe, "Drugs":
Black Lips are one of the greatest live acts I've ever seen. catch em if you can, and I promise you that you will become obsessed with the Georgia based band.
I'm hooked now, there's no turning back
observe, "Drugs":
Black Lips are one of the greatest live acts I've ever seen. catch em if you can, and I promise you that you will become obsessed with the Georgia based band.
I'm hooked now, there's no turning back
Spoon - Trouble (new song)
many thanks to Hippies are Dead for the update
I can listen to Spoon all day long and never tire of them. definitely a band without a bad song. thank you, Britt Daniel, for adding cheer to my already splendid day.
Band of the Week: Band of Horses
not as good as The National, but still pretty great.
the only reason I compare the two bands is that I purchased Everything All The Time right after I had acquired Boxer. strange connections are bound to arise when one purchases copious amounts of music.
oh my, I sound like Virginia Woolf.
in all honesty, though, I think I only prefer The National because I have a huge weakness for baritone voices.
anyhow, Band of Horses come from Seattle, and they have two full length albums out. I am only acquainted with Everything All The Time, but it's an extremely solid album, perfect for a rainy day like today, in fact. their music can warm you up the same way that liquor can. a new album is in the works, more updates about that soon.
for fans of: The Decemberists, Okkervil River, The Shins, My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie
Band of Horses - The Funeral [mp3]
Band of Horses - Weed Party [mp3]
Band of Horses - ST. Augustine [mp3]
you guys should watch this performance, the sound quality is amazing:
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