SPIN: "Homophobia Haunts Indie Rock"

In light of a recent attack on garage-punk band the Young Lovers, the magazine profiled frontman Brontez Purnell and also placed the spotlight on other gay musicians in indie rock. The article discusses homophobia and stigma often associated with being a gay musician. Head over HERE to read it

bonus trivia: "Diplomat's Son" by Vampire Weekend was written about Rostam.

"Last night I smoked a joint
With my best friend
We found ourselves in bed
When I woke up he was gone..."

free download: Andrew Bird - Hospital

why yes, Mr Bird, you may sign me up for your email list. wait, I'm already on that. a free mp3 you say? why, don't mind if I do.

Andrew Bird- Hospital [mp3]

this comes from the soundtrack to Norman

video: Death Cab for Cutie - "Title and Registration"

this video needs more views. NOW.

I've been spinning Transatlanticism a lot lately.

Girls to play a free in-store at Amoeba SF on Sunday

I miss Amoeba.

watch: Radiohead perform "Giving up the Ghost" on Fallon + Roseland bootleg

head over to Troubled Souls Unite for a bootleg of the band's Roseland show.

Sunday Morning Covers

Bon Iver- With God on Our Side (Bob Dylan cover) [mp3]

Radiohead - The One I Love (REM cover) [mp3]

MGMT & Atlas Sound – Lucifer Sam (Pink Floyd Cover) [mp3]

watch: Radiohead's special on The Colbert Report

Radiohead visited Colbert two nights ago. Hilarity ensued. Watch below:

BONUS:

"Morning Mr Magpie"

The Colbert Report
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watch: Beirut - The Akara in Chicago

On Monday night, I saw Beirut perform at Congress theatre. It was beyond spectacular. Zach Condon is literally perfect. I took some videos on my phone, and I'll upload them as soon as I figure out how. In the meanwhile, watch this:

set list:

Ryan Adams announces a new tour

Tour Dates:
10/11 – San Diego, CA @ Balboa Theater
10/13 – Big Sur, CA @ Henry Miller Library
10/14 – San Francisco, CA @ Herbst Theater
10/15 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theater
10/17 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Rio
10/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Crest Theatre
10/20 – Eugene, OR @ The Shedd
10/21 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya (City Arts Festival)
10/27 – London, UK @ Union Chapel
10/28 – York, UK @ York Grand Opera House
10/30 – Edinburgh, UK @ Edinburgh Festival Theatre
11/02 – Paris, FR @ Le Trianon Hall
11/05 – Brussels, BE @ Cirque Royale
12/02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
12/04 – Baltimore, MD @ Lyric Opera House
12/06 – New York, NY @ Carnegie Hall
12/08 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
12/10 – Toronto, ON @ Winter Garden Theatre
12/11 – Chicago, IL @ Cadillac Place
12/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre

Sunday Morning Covers

Telekinesis make television debut on Fallon with "Please Ask for Help"

The band, which is now a confirmed three piece with Cody Votolato and Jason Narducy, played a song from 12 Desperate Straight Lines last night. Watch it below:



The band will support Death Cab for Cutie on their new tour

Girls to play a free in-store in Chicago next Thursday

Girls will visit the Broadway Reckless location on Thursday, September 29th at 2PM to warm up for their sold-out Lincoln Hall show that night. Deep dish pizza is involved, although I'm unsure how...

on a sidenote, the Reckless on Broadway has the biggest selection of records out of the three Chicago locations. The clearance section is fantastic...I found the first AC/DC album there for 25 cents. Make sure you browse through those bins if you go.

stream: Dum Dum Girls- Only in Dreams

Only in Dreams is the followup to their debut, I Will Be. It's cleaner, less angry, and sounds more like LA. Maybe they've been watching Glee? I like the first album better, but by all means, listen away and make your own decision.

Dum Dum Girls - Only in Dreams by subpop

new video: Girls - Honey Bunny

I love how they always film their videos in San Francisco.

Thom Yorke announces new Atoms for Peace LP + Radiohead tour in 2012

via CoS

Atoms for Peace have made an album together. The band, composed of Thom Yorke, Flea, Nigel Godirch, Joey Waronker, and Mauro Refosco originally toured with Thom for The Eraser. The record is being wrapped up by Godirch. A release date is forthcoming.

Radiohead will finally begin a proper tour for King of Limbs early next year. I'll post info as it comes

Radiohead to play Roseland Ballroom in NY + SNL + The Colbert Report

Road trip?
Radiohead will play two nights at New York’s Roseland Ballroom, on September 28 and 29. Tickets on sale September 26th at 10AM via Ticketmaster

The band will also play on the season premiere of SNL on September 24th.

Better yet, Radiohead will visit The Colbert Report on September 26th where Stephen will honor them by devoting a full hour to the band. We can expect four songs from The King Of Limbs as well as their new song, “The Daily Mail.”

I'm very much looking forward to seeing how Thom reacts to Colbert's...humour.

video: Arcade Fire at Austin City Limits

I always liked Arcade Fire, but after The Suburbs, I began to love them. my infatuation with them runs deep, for personal reasons. but holy wow, are they an epic live band. this video includes "Ready to Start", "Keep the Car Running" "No Cars Go" and "Haiti". enjoy.

Sunday Morning Covers

MGMT - All we ever wanted was everything (Bauhaus cover) [mp3]

The Morning Benders - Fools Rush In (Elvis Cover)

Spoon - I Am the Key (The La's Cover) [mp3]

Arcade Fire - All The Umbrellas in London (Magnetic Fields cover) [mp3]

watch: Telekinesis + Chris Walla perform two songs for SPIN

Michael Benjamin Lerner performs "50 Ways" and "You Turn Clear in the Sun" from his sophomore album, 12 Desperate Straight Lines. His voice cracks a little, but that's okay. Walla joins in on guitar.

BONUS:

interview:

new video: Arctic Monkeys - "Suck it and See"

the 7" drops on Halloween