two new songs from The Morning Benders- "Oh Annie" and "Grain of Salt"

Oh Annie by The Morning Benders

“My only regret with Big Echo is that this wasn’t on it. I wrote it after watching Annie Hall for the 100th time.”
-Chris Chu

Grain Of Salt (Big Echo Version) by The Morning Benders

new song: The Morning Benders - Virgins

cheers, Olivia!

video: The Morning Benders do "Cold War (Nice Clean Fight)" in London

video: The Morning Benders - Stitches on Yours Truly

the same sesh as this GEM. a toned down version of the song. melikey.

The Morning Benders - Excuses (daytrotter) [mp3]

new song: The Morning Benders - Go Grab a Stranger

The Morning Benders - Go Grab a Stranger [mp3]

kind of spooky, but in a good, crashing cymbals kind of way.

Broken Bells announce tour with The Morning Benders

holy smokes. two of my favourite records of 2010. at the Regency.
curaaaaaazy.

05-18 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay *
05-19 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre *
05-21 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom *
05-24 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom *
05-25 Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market *
05-26 Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom *
05-29 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre *
05-31 Chicago, IL – Vic Theater *
06-01 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall *
06-02 Toronto, Ontario – Queen Elizabeth Theatre *
06-04 Boston, MA – Royale NightClub *
06-05 New York, NY – The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza *
06-06 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory *
06-07 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club *
06-10 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage *
06-11 Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club *

* with the Morning Benders

the morning benders - waiting for a war (daytrotter) [mp3]

band of the week + record review: The Morning Benders

The Morning Benders are very good at many things, and likeability is high on that list. On Talking Through Tin Cans, their irresistibility came from their channeling of The Shins but executing it like early Beatles. Syrupy, instant feel good record? Yes please.

And, just as alluring as the opening chords to “Dammit Anna” were on their previous full length album, The Morning Benders begin Big Echo with the ever comforting crackling sound of vinyl, and diffuse into a ballad—yes, a ballad and a fucking good one at that—“Excuses”.

When did this happen? When did The Morning Benders graduate from elementary school and enter the quiet realms of teenage heartbreak? The atmosphere evoked is like journeying through 80’s melancholia, whilst refraining from actually channeling bands like Joy Division or The Smiths. Big Echo is like that quiet kid in the class who was secretly in love with you…subtle, reserved but overflowing with emotion just waiting to be found out.

But it doesn’t stop at that, the record is full of surprises, like when they dabble into the musical territory of fellow SF band The Dodos on “Cold War (Nice Clean Fight)” or when they get uncharacteristically aggressive on “Hand Me Downs”. Go out on Tuesday and buy this record, and listen to it as you drive to the beach, before it gets sunny and warm. Cloudy days have never seen a better soundtrack.

4.2/5

The Morning Benders - Hand Me Downs [mp3]

you can stream the whole record HERE, but just know that it's gonna make you want to hold this album in your hands even more than you already do.

The Morning Benders - Excuses

I've been promoting this band forever on Music Induced Euphoria and to anyone who will listen to my ramblings about music. I've lost count of how many people I've given Talking Through Tin Cans to.

and now that the band has decided to give away another studio version from their forthcoming Big Echo (March 9th, Rough Trade!), I've got to say, FUCKING AYE I TOLD YOU SO.

this band has a level of sunshine unparalleled this side of The Beach Boys. but somehow, they manage to deliver it in the freshest, most palatablely subtle way imaginable.

The Morning Benders - Excuses [mp3, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!]
you know that kind of dazed feeling you get when you stare at the sun? happy, content, but kind of out of it? yeah.

visit MYSPACE for tour dates.
damn Independent. 5 more months. 5 more months.

must watch video: The Morning Benders "Excuses" on Yours Truly

I'll be damned if SF doesn't have the best damn local music scene EVER

new song: The Morning Benders- Promises

"I kept thinking that we grew up too fast...I know, I know I know this won't last"

everything from Talking Through Tin Cans, down to its title, evoked the carefree glories of childhood. well, The Morning Benders have done some serious growing up since their excellent 2008 debut, and, behold, they have reached their angsty teenager stage (just hear that bass go). join in on the fun, this is sure to be a interesting ride!

The Morning Benders - Promises [mp3]
from their upcoming Echo, which you can preorder on their WEBSITE

whoa, DAYTROTTER AWESOMENESS OVERLOAD.

the following three sessions have managed to slip my attention. I need to read my RSS feed more closely...

STEPHEN MALKMUS ON DAYTROTTER

COLD WAR KIDS ON DAYTROTTER (SESSION 2)

THE MORNING BENDERS ON DAYTROTTER (SESSION 2)

Band of the Week: The Morning Benders

I remember seeing these guys in the Daily Cal (our school's newspaper) before all of the internet buzz happened (during their support of The Kooks' and DCFC's tours). I was intrigued by their name and looked them up, liked their sound. Their album Talking Through Tin Cans is one of my favourites of the year

catch them TONIGHT at Rickshaw in the city at 8:30 with The Soft Pack (previously known as the Muslims)

the Berkeley based band is melodic heaven to the 7th degree.

for fans of: Voxtrot, Oh No! Oh My!, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Sondre Lerche, and of course, the very band that influenced them the most, The Beatles =)

The Morning Benders - Damnit Anna (hearya live sessions, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)[mp3]

The Morning Benders - Waiting for a War [mp3]

The Morning Benders - I Was Wrong (daytrotter session) [mp3]

visit them on MYSPACE and have another amazing musical addiction. they are soon to be coheadlining a tour with the Submarines.

and buy their debut LP, Talking Through Tin Cans on AMAZON

watch the video for Waiting for the War below:

the Morning Benders reveal free covers EP!

so, very cool news (that I am about 5 days late on knowing haha): The Morning Benders are giving away an EP of covers of their favourite songs on their BLOG, as a thank you to all their fans.

download them all in zip form HERE

or, if you want to pick and choose, sample and download them individually below:

1. crying - roy orbison
2. mother and child reunion - paul simon
3. why dont they let us fall in love? - the ronettes
4. lovefool - the cardigans
5. i won't share you - the smiths
6. he's a rebel - the crystals
7. marie - randy newman
8. fools rush in - johnny mercer/rube bloom
9. temptation inside your heart - velvet underground
10. dreams - fleetwood mac
11. pull up the roots - talking heads
12. caroline, no- beach boys remix (bonus track)
12.5 why don't they let us fall in love? (live daytrotter version!)

visit The Morning Benders on MYSPACE

Morning Benders on Daytrotter!

take a look at the article and download some free tunes HERE

I love these guys, and not just because they are from my very own Be-zerkeley.

they are getting the attention they deserve (Spin had them as artist of the day a while back)

who was that other band from Berkeley that got big? Green Day? yeah, that sounds about right haha

now, take a listen to this and try to not enjoy it. I dare you.



check em out on MYSPACE

Berkeley's very own Morning Benders are Spin's Artist of the Day

read the SPIN ARTICLE HERE

you can also find an mp3 of their song "boarded doors" above.