new Kaiser Chiefs record due October 14th

it's entitled Off With Their Heads

the tracklisting is as follows:

1. "Spanish Metal"
2. "Never Miss A Beat"
3. "Like It Too Much"
5. "Can't Say What I Mean"
6. "Good Days Bad Days"
7. "Tomato In The Rain"
8. "Half The Truth"
9. "Always Happens Like That"
10. "Addicted To Drugs"
11. "Remember You're A Girl"

I don't care if it's uncool to like these guys. I really like the Kaiser Chiefs. I like both of the records that they have out so far and am confident that this third effort will not prove futile.

Kaiser Chiefs - Na Na Na Na Naa

visit the blokes on MYSPACE

Adam Green on Daytrotter

good stuff.

read the article and download some songs HERE

Adam Green - Jessica [mp3]

I actually prefer Adam to Kimya, unlike most people (the majority of whom have been exposed to her music primarily via Juno). Kimya's pretty cool too, and I miss the Moldy Peaches. But yeah, Adam's solo stuff is top notch.

the Killers reveal new LP title

"Day and Age" will be officially released in November, hear the source of the title below:



The Killers - Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf [mp3]

NOW ANNOUNCE SOME TOUR DATES PLEASE!

videos galore!

there seems to be a plethora of new music videos floating around now...

first off, The Kooks' "Do You Wanna"



everytime I hear that song I smile, because I remember a friend's incredibly confused expression at my singing "do you wanna make love to me" a couple of days after Konk was released. twas priceless.

The Kooks - Young Folks (Peter Bjorn and John Cover) [mp3]

next...

The Virgins - Rich Girls



now, I just got the Virgin's record a few days ago and was SHOCKED to realize that they had a different virgin (haha pun! yes I know how to spell version.) of "Rich Girls" on their record (the one you hear in the video.)

compare it to this:
The Virgins - Rich Girls (EP version)[mp3]

I really prefer the earlier (EP) version. I know that comparisons of this band to IS This It era Strokes are everywhere, but I can't help but think of the original EP version of Last Nite, which I prefer to the more well known one.

The Strokes - Last Nite (EP version) [mp3]

The Strokes - Last Nite (ITI version) [mp3]

oh what the hell, I'll embed a live version too. hot damn I love those guys.



lastly, Vampire Weekend have abandoned their preppy look in favour of goth. good stuff.

VW - Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa
Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa


Vampire Weekend - M79 [mp3]

Sunday Morning Covers

Elliott Smith - Blackbird (Beatles cover) [mp3]

The Strokes - Walk on the Wildside (Velvet Underground cover) [mp3]

John Mraz - Piano Man (Billy Joel cover) [mp3]

three of my favourite artists emulating some classic artists. enjoy.

Saturday Music Definitions: Luck(y)

lately I haven't been feeling too lucky. it seems as though everything requires so much effort. oh well, I'm not complaining.

The Verve - Lucky Man [mp3]

Jimmy Eat World - Feeling Lucky [mp3]

The Strokes - Trying Your Luck [mp3]

Radiohead - Lucky [mp3]

band of the week: LCD Soundsystem

this dance/punk band fronted by James Murphy is completely underrated in the US.

they hail from NYC, visit them on MYSPACE

download a more piano-y ballad below

LCD Soundsystem - NY, I love you but you're bringing me down [mp3]

download 10 FREE tunes from Babyshambles sideproject

Babyshambles' drummer Adam Ficek is giving away 10 demos for free HERE

Pete Dpherty isn't the only one busy with cool side projects, as you can see. er, hear.

visit Adam on MYSPACE

Babyshambles - Fuck Forever [mp3]

Nikolai Fraiture streaming new tracks!

hear the previous two tracks, Brandy of the Damned and Dying Star, alongside a new track, Back From Exile, on Nickel Eye's MYSPACE. This is The Strokes' bassist side project. The Strokes are expected to be back in studio in early 2009.

Nickel Eye's debut record is expected to be released in the fall.

download early versions of the first couple of tracks below:

Nickel Eye- Brandy of the Damned [mp3]
Nickel Eye- Dying Star [mp3]

I really love the new track, Back From Exile. IMO, Niko has a better voice than Albert, who went solo a couple of years back. Nikolai is amazing, especially when he's nailing amazing bass lines as 1/5 of the greatest band on earth. Download a tasty example below.

The Strokes - Is This It [mp3]

Jason Mraz PRESALE CODE!

for the Berkeley show at the Greek Theatre on November 2nd.

the presale code is POLAROID

buy your tickets HERE until tomorrow,tickets go on sale to the public next Saturday.

it's a bit pricey (I just got a ticket for a bit under 60 with all the surcharges. ticketmaster is an exploitative bitch), but I'm sure it'll be worth it. this man is AMAZING.

if you don't live in the Berkeley area, see some other tour dates HERE

download a tune from his new record [We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., available everywhere now] below:

Jason Mraz- Make It Mine [mp3]

I love this guy. most definitely one of the best pop/acoustic acts of our time =)
visit him on MYSPACE, or his adorable OFFICIAL WEBSITE (it's animated with his voice. adorable.)

TRAILER FOR NEW HARRY POTTER FLICK AVAILABLE!!

now I know this is a music blog, but hey, it's MY music blog and I happen to be a huge HP fan. the musical score for the fifth film was CRAZY GOOD, the soundtrack wasn't the same though and I was a tad bit disappointed.

BUT GOOD LORD THIS LOOKS LIKE THE BEST FILM THUS FAR.

November, why must you be 4 months awayyy????

download a tune from the 5th film and soundtrack below:

Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix- Fireworks (song played when Fred and George wreck havoc during the OWLs) [mp3]

The Muslims add more tour dates

don't mind their controversial name which induces many online wars, these guys make good music.

Aug 4 KING KING Los Angeles, California*
Aug 6 THE ECHO Los Angleles, California
Aug 8 A WAREHOUSE Costa Mesa, California
Aug 9 TOWER BAR San Diego, California
Aug 16 SPACELAND Los Angeles, California
Aug 18 BOWERY BALLROOM New York, New York**
Aug 19 BOWERY BALLROOM New York, New York***
Aug 20 UNION POOL Brooklyn, New York^
Aug 21 Dunderdon New York, New York
Aug 23 12 GALAXIES San Francisco, California
Sep 4 BOTTOM OF THE HILL w/ The Night Marchers San Francisco
Sep 5 MUSICFEST NW Portland, Oregon
Sep 19 STREET SCENE San Diego, California

*w/ Cheeseburger
** w/ The Walkmen, Frances
*** w/ The Walkmen, Mac St Michael
^ w/ The Howlies
^^ w/ The Night Marchers

The Muslims - Extinction [mp3]

visit them on MYSPACE

Albert Hammond Jr cancels Australia and Japan shows

due to a bad throat infection. GET WELL SOON ALBERT! and add more tour dates when you do! we love you.

Albert Hammond Jr - Bargain of a Century [mp3]

Albert Hammond Jr - You Won't Be Fooled By This [mp3]

if you haven't done so already, go out and buy his new record. I think I preferred Yours To Keep at first, but Como Te Llama really grows on you. definitely one of the year's best releases thus far.

The Killers play new songs

holy goodness gracious, this is good stuff.

listen to Neon Tiger:



and

Spaceman:



Spaceman is so very Hot Fuss, but I kind of prefer Neon Tiger. they're both lovely tunes though, and Spaceman has great tempo, a fantastic bass line.

The Killers are so great. They're gonna make such a major comeback with this new record, I can feel it. Not that I think they had sophomore slump or anything, I love Sam's Town, but that seems to be the consensus among music critics. Anyhow, yeah, keep your eyes (er, ears) peeled for new material from these talented Vegas boys!

enjoy my favourite Killers tune below:

The Killers - Under the Gun [b side version) [mp3]

ways to keep yourself off of drugs for good

a. watch Requiem for a Dream
b. read and/or watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
c. look at these photos. well, maybe these pictures aren't as bad as watching Requiem for a Dream, but there are a few freakish pictures in the collection. poor Pete Doherty.

Weezer- We Are All On Drugs [mp3]

cool new band alert: Innercity Pirates

give "Ear Sex" a listen on their MYSPACE
it reminds me of The Clash. now that's probably one of the highest compliments that I can give.

they have yet to release a LP, just a couple of singles so far. I'm gonna try to acquire some sort of mp3 from this band, and will post it soon.

watch the vid another tune, Cockney Sparra, on Youtube




enjoy!

The Killers to play an exclusive gig tonight, new record in the works

the show, at NY's Highline Ballroom, is only available to members of The Victims, The Killers' fan club.

but, more importantly for the rest of us fans not in the NY area, we can expect a new record this NOVEMBER! read the story on GIGWISE

with a sexy electronica debut, an Americana followup and a complication of miscellaneous b-sides and rarities, who knows what these blokes will come up with next? one things for certain, it'll blow our minds away.

enjoy their cool concept of a trilogy of songs leading up to a murder below:

The Killers - Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf [mp3]

The Killers - Midnight Show [mp3]

The Killers - Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine [mp3]

MTV to remake the Rocky Horror Picture Show

it looks like it is set for a Halloween release. read the story on PASTE

download a tune from the show below:

Richard O Brien- Sweet Transvestite [mp3]

Bill O Reilly responds to Nas' claims of Fox being racist

watch the video below, and listen to Nas' anthem against one of my least favourite things (Fox News) below:



Nas - Sly Fox:



personally, this isn't my cup of tea when it comes to music, but hey, anyone

new Kings of Leon track!

sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!

I can't wait for the new record, "Only By The Night", which you all should go out and buy on September 23rd!

if you don't believe me, give the new tune a listen and see for yourself.

Kings of Leon - Crawl [mp3]

southern rock never sounded this good.

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

Sunday Morning Covers

this morning, I would like to share a couple of my favourite bands covering some over-played songs.

for the record, I like the original Peter Bjorn and John version of "Young Folks" but I can't stand Rihanna. It's amazing that the LSP made the song palatable. But then again,m they are British and amazing

The Kooks - Young Folks (Peter Bjorn and John Cover) [mp3]

The Last Shadow Puppets - SOS (Rihanna Cover) [mp3]

enjoy!

Saturday Music Definitions: Girls

this week's SMD is inspired by a track I've had on repeat for days, "Rich Girls" by The Virgins. I absolutely love the track, and the band. The vox remind me of early Franz Ferdinand and the bass line is ridiculously dancable and addictive. Their debut LP came out early June of this year, if you like the track, then invest in this up and coming NY band by buying the record =)

anyhow, I have also included some other great tracks about girls, so enjoy!

Matt White - New York Girls [mp3]
Death Cab for Cutie - Technicolor Girls [mp3]

Spoon - All The Pretty Girls Go To The City [mp3]
The Virgins - Rich Girls [mp3]

I highly recommend the last two tracks. Both bands are currently on tour

visit The Virgins and Spoon on myspace for tour dates in your area.

band of the week: Ra Ra Riot

I plan on catching this NY based indie rock band who successfully incorporate a cellist and a violinist into their infectious melodies at Rickshaw in SF this September. they have loads of tour dates, so be sure to check them out on MYSPACE and see when they're playing in your area!

their debut record, The Rhumb Line, is set for an August 19th release.

Ra Ra Riot - Dying is fine [mp3]

Russia to ban emos

this is the funniest bit of music news I've read in a LONG time, probably since the whole Mexican emo riots thing.



Russia is in the process of banning emo style clothing in government buildings and school, while also regulating emo websites, in an effort to combat suicide and "bad behaviour" that supposedly stems from this sub culture.

read the full story on NME, and enjoy an emo tune below (if that's possible ha!)

The Used - Taste of Ink [mp3]

Cold War Kids streaming new track online

listen to "Something is not right with me", their first single off of "Loyalty to Loyalty" on their MYSPACE

I love it. the guitars and vox have a Lou Reed-ish feel with that classic CWK twist, and best of all, it is strikingly different from anything on Robbers and Cowards, which is great, I love it when bands take their sophomore effort stylistically away from their debut, it's always a risk, but it looks as if it has paid off here.

with most new music being so experimental that you can hardly tell what's going on, it's nice to see an indie band return to gold old rock n roll of the 60s.

Cold War Kids - We Used To Vacation (Daytrotter)[mp3]

Sunday Morning Covers

Ben Sollee - A Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke cover) [mp3]

Iron and Wine - Such Great Heights (Postal Service cover) [mp3]

The Killers - Romeo and Juliet (Dire Straits cover) [mp3]

I especially love the last song, when I first heard it on Sawdust, I thought it was an original Killers song and was thrilled. I was a tad bit disappointed when I realized it was a cover, but, regardless, Brandon Flowers and co. did a fantastic job .

gotta love NME

just read my newsletter, and would like to share some stuff I found interesting

apparently, Justice's video for "Stress" was banned from tv music channels. watch it below:



and, Oasis has new album art now check it out:



finally, vote for the greatest music video of all time HERE

Oasis - Don't Go Away [mp3]

Justice - DVNO [mp3]

Saturday Music Definitions: Eyes

see which of these songs encapsulates our ocular organs

The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead [mp3]

Snow Patrol - Open Your Eyes [mp3]

Jack Johnson - If I had Eyes [mp3]

The Strokes - Ize of the World [mp3, highly recommended!]

Albert Hammond Jr streaming entire record online

listen to Como Te Llama in its entirety on his MYSPACE, in case you still need convincing to buy this record (definitely one of the best of 2008 so far)

definitely listen to "Spooky Couch", "Victory at Monterey" and "Feed Me Jack or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Peter Sellers", as well as his standout tracks "GfC" and "Bargain of a Century"

download the fantastic opener below:

Albert Hammond Jr - Bargain of a Century [mp3]

cool new band alert: Cut off your hands

they're currently opening for such acts as The Wombats and We Are Scientists

they have a funky cool sound too, and I can't stop listening to em!

their debut record is due out in October

visit this NZ based band on MYSPACE

Cut off your hands - The Witch [mp3]

new indie supergroup: Mongrel

gotta love those side projects

this one features Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders, former Monkey Andy Nicholson, Babyshambles' Drew McConnell, Reverend And The Makers' Jon McClure and Joe Moskow and rapper Low-key

check out their recently posted hip hop tunes on MYSPACE

Band of the Week: Jamie Cullum

I fell in love with Jamie three years ago and my heart has not faltered one bit since then. now it's your turn to be exposed to this amazing talent

it's a nice break sometimes from rock n roll, to listen to some smooth jazz, from a talented British musician.

a new album is in the works =)

anyhow, check him out on MYSPACE

download my favourite tune of his below:

Jamie Cullum - All At Sea [mp3]

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

Arctic Monkeys' new effort to be "more psychedelic"

and, oddly, R&B-ish? let's hope more of the former, less of the latter

read more on NME

Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm [mp3]

The Who are on tour

Oct. 21 Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
Oct. 22 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
Oct. 24 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
Oct. 26 Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 28 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Oct. 29 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ
Oct. 31 The Borgata, Atlantic City, NJ
Nov. 3 Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Nov. 8 Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 9 Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

catch em while you can

The Who - The Kids are Alright [mp3]

Pete Doherty gone solo

one of our favourite Brits is trying his luck at a solo career, The Libertines didn't work out, but it seems like he's still on board with Babyshambles.

read the entire story on NME

Babyshambles - Fuck Forever [mp3]

Of Montreal set North American Tour Dates

visit them on MYSPACE

Of Montreal - Cato as a Pun [mp3]

Oct 7 2008 7:00P
Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina

Oct 8 2008 8:00P
The Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina

Oct 9 2008 7:00P
9:30 Club Washington, Washington DC

Oct 10 2008 7:00P
Roseland New York, New York

Oct 24 2008 7:00P
The Pagaent St. Louis, Missouri

Oct 25 2008 6:00P
First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota

Oct 26 2008 6:00P
Pabst Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oct 27 2008 5:30P
Riviera Chicago, Illinois

Oct 28 2008 7:00P
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Toronto, Ontario

Oct 29 2008 7:30P
Metropolis Montreal, Quebec

Oct 30 2008 6:30P
Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts

Oct 31 2008 7:30P
Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nov 1 2008 8:00P
The National Richmond, Virginia

Nov 8 2008 8:00P
The Tabernacle Atlanta, Georgia

Nov 11 2008 9:00P
Howlin’ Wolf New Orleans, Louisiana

Nov 12 2008 8:00P
Warehouse Live Houston, Texas

Nov 13 2008 8:00P
TBA Austin, Texas

Nov 14 2008 7:00P
House of Blues Dallas, Texas

Nov 15 2008 7:00P
Liberty Hall Lawrence, Kansas

Nov 16 2008 7:00P
Ogden Theatre Denver, Colorado

Nov 17 2008 7:00P
Murray Super Theater Murray, Utah

Nov 19 2008 8:00P
Showbox SoDo Seattle, Washington

Nov 20 2008 7:00P
Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon

Nov 21 2008 7:00P
Regency Center Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California

Nov 22 2008 8:30P
TBA Los Angeles, California

Coldplay giving away a free song

it's a B-Side called "Death will never conquer"

download it for free HERE

Sunday Morning Covers

The Arctic Monkeys, one of my favourite bands covering my favourite band, THE STROKES

great cover, enjoy

Arctic Monkeys - Take it or Leave it (Strokes cover) [mp3]

Saturday music definitions

I'm trying to incorporate weekly specials into my blog, so here you go:

word of the day: Children

enjoy the following mp3s.

Delta Spirit-Children [mp3]

The Vines - Sun Child [mp3, highly recommended!]

Pomegranates- The Children's Progress (daytrotter session)[mp3]

Nikolai Fraiture gone solo?!

WHY HAD I NOT HEARD THIS BEFORE?!

apparently, Niko, The Strokes' bassist, is coming out with a solo record this fall, called "The Time of the Assassins"

a lot of people think that, in "Brandy of the Damned", it's Julian singing the "Don't let them get you down" part. I beg to differ. I can see how people not overly familiar with The Strokes could think that, but I am 99% sure that that is NOT Julian. The guy singing the other parts has the same (although distorted) voice throughout the song, and I am sure it's Niko.

either way, it's good shit. Jules, Albert and Niko all have top notch vox.

listen to the mp3s and decide for yourself. what do you think?

visit Niko's side project on MYSPACE

Nickel Eye- Brandy of the Damned [mp3]
Nickel Eye- Dying Star [mp3]

on another, related note, I read that Fabrizio, The Strokes' drummer, is doing a solo project with Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos, a Brazilian band; the record is supposed to be released via Rough Trade Records this fall. wow.

band of the Week: Delta Spirit

this San Diego, CA based band is one of my favourites. I discovered them when they opened up for Matt Costa, by far the best opening act I have ever seen. they are super hard working and their debut "Ode To Sunshine" was signed onto a label a couple of months back. I was very happy for them when I heard the news.



their sound is a fantastic fusion of soulful folk with rock.

I love them so much that I have TWO posters of them in my room. check them out!

visit them on MYSPACE

Delta Spirit- Trashcan [mp3]

David Bowie talks about his favourite songs by him

HERE

the list includes:
"Life on Mars"
"Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing"
"The Bewlay Brothers"
"Lady Grinning Soul"
"Win"
"Some Are"
"Teenage Wildlife"
"Repetition"
"Fantastic Voyage"
"Loving The Alien"
"Time Will Crawl"
"Hang On To Yourself (live)"

David Bowie- Life on Mars [mp3]

Cold War Kids' "Loyalty to Loyalty" is due out this fall

the tracklisting of their sophomore effort is as follows:

'Against Privacy'
'Mexican Dogs'
'Every Valley Is Not A Lake'
'Something Is Not Right With Me'
'Welcome To The Occupation'
'Golden Gate Jumpers'
'Avalance In B'
'I've Seen Enough'
'Every Man I Fall For'
'Dreams Old Men Dream'
'On The Night My Love Broke Through'
'Relief'
'Cryptomnesia'

see their tour dates HERE

visit them on MYSPACE

Cold War Kids- Saint John [mp3]

new video: My Drive Thru

love it. shoe commercials never had it so good. it's so weird to see Jules with long hair though. he's sporting the Nick look.

anyhow, I acquired the mp3 of this funky tune a while ago, so enjoy.

N.E.R.D ft. Julian Casablancas and Santogold-My Drive Thru [mp3]

we are all desperate for a new Strokes record, and according to Albert, they'll be getting together to work on it at the end of this year. for now, Albert's excellent sophomore record and their previous 3 LPs will have to sustain us.

The Strokes- Last Nite [mp3]

The Strokes- Take it or Leave it [mp3]

Ben Sollee disses Kanye

wow, I knew I loved this guy.
he's put in song what millions of us have felt, especially with the whole Bonarroo fiasco.
Kanye needs to get his head out of his ass, immediately. He has been worshiped by the media for far too long, he's lost touch with reality.

anyhow, download the excellent track below and be sure to give Mr Sollee a visit on his MYSPACE

Ben Sollee - Dear Kanye [mp3]

Love these lyrics:

Greatness is a glass elevator, and so you are, if I recall
So use it make some real change not just advertisements at the mall

Dear Kanye
It’s time to let go
You’ve gathered the moss of
More than a dozen sullen stones
People want music on a real stage
Not the one you bring along

trippy new videos from Albert Hammond Jr and Sam Sparro

for "GfC"




and "21st Century Life"

Como Te Llama

Albert Hammond Jr has proved to naysayers that he is not just the Strokes’ mysterious rhythm guitarist, after a great debut solo record, Yours To Keep, he’s come back stronger than ever with his sophomore LP Como Te Llama. “In My Room”’s heavy guitar sounds are nothing like anything on YTK, or any Strokes record for that matter. If his debut was a children’s lullaby, Como Te Llama is an angsty teenager realizing the power of their voice. “LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE!” seems to be the message Albert is trying to send.

“Lisa”, my least favourite track on the album, establishes that this album will not be one long drone, but a mixture of different genres, including the beautiful instrumental track “Spooky Couch” and the very reggae “Miss Myrtle”. Albert experiments with his vocals in vein of Julian a la First Impressions on “Rocket” and “Victory at Monterey.” Albert's incredible musical talent manifests itself with "GfC", but so does his evident lack of mindblowing lyrics. Perhaps this is the reason that they were left out of the liner notes...

"I remember being on stage and wanting to have different kinds of songs," Albert said. "When you go and tour your first record you only have your 11 songs and a few covers, maybe. You're craving new songs. I write everyday. Slowly it starts to come out -- all the experiences you've had. At the end, you have this product that's from music influences, movie influences, life influence, playing live ... everything."

The record is all over the place, but Albert ends it perfectly with “Feed Me Jack or How I stopped Worrying and Love Peter Sellers”, one of the most subtly powerful and incredibly moving songs Albert has ever written. It’s as though he wants to remind fans that after the day is done, and he’s finished experimenting, he will always be the Albert who warms our hearts and our souls.

4/5 stars

Albert Hammond Jr - GfC [mp3]

Nylon mag talks to Albert Hammond Jr

about his new record, Como Te Llama, and other stuff.

GfC, apparently, is modeled after Roald Dahl's abbreviated "BFG", and stands for Grandfather Clock. mystery solved.

he also explains why he keeps collaborating with Sean Lennon, acknowledging fellow musical genius.

according to Albert, The Strokes are gonna get together later this year to start working on their new album.

read the entire article HERE

Albert Hammond Jr - Bargain of a Century [mp3]

The Vines are streaming their new record online

The "Australian Strokes'" newest effort, Melodia, is set for a July 22nd US release.

hear the new songs, hot off the press, on their MYSPACE

The Vines- Get Free [mp3]

in the spirit of INDEPENDENCE DAY, the government is trying to supress the internet

the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Viacom, giving them access of Youtube user's info (including usernames, IP addresses and video clip details, in order to give them the power to track people down) in a case that has been going on for over a year now.

get ready to have lawyers at your door if you've ever watched a music video on youtube. who do they think they're kidding? EVERYONE DOES IT. you cannot control that much chaos.

read NME's full story HERE

ACDC- Rock N Roll Aint Noise Pollution [mp3]

Albert Hammond Jr: always a crowd pleaser

read NME's favourable review of Como Te Llama HERE

I'll post a review next Tuesday, when his record is officially released

also, he spoke to NME about how he is excited about the new Strokes' record and is not, like speculators say, above any such feeling. he loves his band, with good reason.

Albert Hammond Jr - Scared [mp3]

free Seaside Steve dowload available

sign up for his mailing list and download his cover of Hambone Willie Newbern's Roll & Tumble Blues for FREE HERE

band of the week: The Wombats

this UK three-piece has a crazy good energy about them, very Hot Fuss-era Killers.

check them out on MYSPACE for streaming tracks and tour dates.

Ben Sollee - FANTASTIC undiscovered talent

I read about this guy on i guess i'm floating

do yourself a favour and check him out. the mp3 is fantastic, this guy has some serious talent. his voice is soulful and extravagant, in a good way.

visit him on MYSPACE for some more excellent tunes

MGMT set plans for sophomore LP

hurrah! Oracular Spectacular was, indeed spectacular. they were fantastic live at BFD, too.

they will begin recording in January and it should be out by next summer.

read the entire story on NME

MGMT - Time to Pretend [mp3]

Circa Survive's frontman has a solo record

in the vein of many rock musicians gone folk, Anthony Green's Avalon comes out August 5th

you could get a free mp3 of his first single, "Devil's Song" by signing up for his mailing list, or you can download it below.

Anthony Green - Devil's Song [mp3]

I like it, don't love it. we'll see how his record turns out. he says he wrote the song while "thinking about meaninglessness". figures.

visit his MYSPACE for tour dates and other stuff.

new Of Montreal record out soon

it is set for an October 7th release.

Hissing Fauna is an excellent album.

visit them on MYSPACE

tour dates and mp3 below:

07-04 Rothbury, MI - Rothbury Festival
08-08 Myslowice, Poland - OFF Festival
08-09 London, England - Field Day Festival
08-10 Leicester, England - Summer Sundae Weekender

Of Montreal - Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse [mp3]

Albert Hammond Jr is Spin's Artist of the Day!

well done, Spin!
read the article and download one of the strongest tunes on Como Te Llama, "The Boss Americana" HERE

his record officially comes out next Tuesday, but it's been floating all over the internet for a few weeks now.

you can preorder the record with a limited edition signed booklet HERE

Albert Hammond Jr - You Won't Be Fooled By This [mp3]

and here's a lovely tune from his debut record
Albert Hammond Jr - In Transit [mp3]

Josh Homme going crazy

you've probably seen this hilarious video, but if you haven't, feast your eyes on this.



I actually find it quite humourous, the guy had it coming. it's not offensive to me at all.

The Strokes - Mercy Mercy Me (feat. Josh Homme and Eddie Vedder) [mp3]

David Bowie Live @ Santa Monica '72

read the pitchfork review here

I adore Ziggy Stardust. gotta add this one to my collection.

David Bowie - I'm Waiting For The Man (VU cover) [mp3]

Minus the Bear on Daytrotter

download some excellent tunes here

MTB is a great Seattle band, saw them last November. the above photo is one of my favourites, taken at that show (at the Fillmore, I think.)

Cold War Kids' new record has a great sound

love these guys. it looks like their sophomore record is gonna be fantastic


Cold War Kids - Saint John [mp3]

Arctic Monkeys to work on new record immediately

YES!! they were pretty efficient in getting their sophomore record out a year after their debut, and now we have another one to look forward to. read more on NME

Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm [mp3]

also, Alex Turner's side project, the Last Shadow Puppets, have added a couple of US shows:

10/30 - New York, NY @ Grand Ballroom
11/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theatre

The Killers Cover "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

this cover, however, brightened my day. love these guys.



The Killers - Under The Gun [mp3]

Jay Z covers Wonderwall

after Noel Gallagher said that he was not fit for Glastonbury (rightfully.)

"If it ain't broke don't fix it," Gallagher said of the choice of Jay-Z as Pyramid Stage headliner along with The Verve and Kings of Leon, possibly alluding to his own attitude to song-writing at the same time. "If you start to break it then people aren't going to go. I'm sorry, but Jay-Z? Fucking no chance. Glastonbury has a tradition of guitar music and even when they throw the odd curve ball in on a Sunday night you go 'Kylie Minogue?' I don't know about it. But I'm not having hip-hop at Glastonbury, no way man. It's wrong."

I kind of laughed when I first heard of the cover, that was a bold move by Jay Z but that doesn't make me like him in the least.

Beck streaming new tracks

from his new record, Modern Guilt (due out July 8th) on his MYSPACE

they include "Orphans", "Gamma Ray" and "Chemtrails"

Beck - Lord Only Knows [mp3]

AH! New Oasis album, CWK & Kooks on TOUR!

The Kooks have announced a FALL TOUR

The new Oasis record, entitled dig out your soul is set for a October 7th release

and and and, the Cold War Kids are set to release their second record in September. tour dates posted HERE

New Kings of Leon record set for a September release

RCA will release their fourth record entitled Only By The Night on September 24th.

some tour dates can be found HERE

Kings of Leon - Red Morning Light [mp3]

Amy Winehouse has emphysema

I just read the could-be-tragic news. Hopefully, though, she'll use this opportunity to clean up. I hope she has the strength, her voice is phenomenal. She's a rare female vocalist whom I not only can tolerate, but also LIKE.

In other news, the full lineup for the Voodoo music festival has been announced HERE, including DCFC, PATD and CWK. good stuff.

Amy Winehouse - You Know I'm No Good [mp3]

Megapuss play first concert in UCLA

I'm not sure if this band is a joke or not yet but oh well.

they consist of Devendra Banhart, Fabrizo Moretti(The Strokes),Greg Rogove (Priestbird)

I wouldn't bother but I haven't heard anything new from Fab for a while so I guess this is a good sign.

here's the vid:


and their MYSPACE

New Vampire Weekend Video for "Oxford Comma"

upon my first listening to their eponymous debut album, this was my favourite song. I still love it, but M79 is now my favourite.

anyhow, the video is pretty good. I'm glad I got a glimpse of Baio. In all honesty, when I went to see the band, Ezra and Rostam were a bit distant and didn't talk to fans; Tomson was shy but friendly, but Baio was great. Good to know some people can still be down to earth and accessible after they get famous.

watch the video below:



Vampire Weekend - M79 [mp3]