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Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer on Tour 2007-03-13 21:30:00 I can still remember listening to Zolof for the first time, after a friend had recommended them. "There's no way to not get into this," he said. He was right. To call their sound 'catchy' would be an extreme understatement. Their infectious power-pop is just chock-full of ridiculously sweet keyboard and guitar solos and over-the-top lyrics. This is feel good, pump-up music at its best.The self-professed "spunk rockers" are on tour right now, definitely try to catch one of their amazing live shows if you can:Mar 13 2007 9:00P The Underground - Hamilton, OntarioMar 15 2007 9:00P Bottoms Up - Brantford, OntarioMar 16 2007 9:00P Zaphod Beeblebrox - Ottawa, OntarioMar 18 2007 8:00P The Formac - Burlington, OntarioMar 19 2007 8:00P Call the Office - London, OntarioMar 20 2007 8:00P L'inco Read more:Destroyer
New Bright Eyes track from Cassadaga 2007-03-12 23:50:00 Saddle Creek has released another track from the upcoming Bright
Eyes album Cassadaga. Titled "No One Would Riot for Less", it starts out slow, quiet and almost ghostly and builds up gradually to a rather emotional climax. The lyrics are amazing, as usual:well death may come invisible or in a holy wall of fire in the breath between the markers on a black I-80 mile from the madness of the governments to the vengeance of the sea yeah everything is eclipsed by the shape of destiny...Personally, as a non-connoisseur of Bright Eyes, I prefer the track "Four Winds". This is definitely still worth a listen though, as long as you pay attention to the lyrics and the musical build-up."No One Would Riot for Less" - Bright Eyes"Four Winds" - Bright Eyes"Tourist Trap" - Bright Eyes (from the Four Winds EP)Bright Eyes: Official SiteBright Eyes: Myspace
Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm 2007-03-12 18:06:00 I had posted the low-quality radio-rip a little while back, and now we finally have a decent quality version. They still don't sound like Muse to me though, I have no idea where people are drawing that comparison from. This is classic Arctic
sound, lyrics, and vocals. Looking forward to hearing a few more songs in the (hopefully) near future."Brianstorm
" - Arctic Monkeys
"Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts" (live acoustic) - Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys: Official SiteArctic Monkeys: Myspace
Illinois EP and Tour 2007-03-12 17:17:00 From the label that brought us Annuals and DeVotchKa, comes Illinois
, Ace Fu Records' newest all-stars. Their new EP What the Hell do I Know? has garnered them quite a following in the last little while, snagged them a spot at SXSW, and a tour frontlining for The Kooks. Honest, fun, and seemingly a mixture of all the staple indie sounds, Illinois is definitely worth a listen, if only to hear them sing "Hello, all you lovely ladies" in some kind of bluesy harmony."Screendoor" - Illinois"Alone Again" - IllinoisIllinois: Official SiteIllinois: Myspace
Wilco - Sky Blue Sky preview 2007-03-11 08:37:00 It's your (and my) lucky day! Wilco
will be previewing their new album Sky Blue
Sky in its entirety today, March 11th, on their website. Here are the times it will be available:GMT: 2 pm to 2 amEST: 10 am to 10 pmPST: 7 am to 7 pmWebsite is here. Brew yourself a cup of tea, stretch out on a comfy chair, and enjoy!P.S. In case you're too antsy to wait until they're streaming, here are 5 of the 12 tracks to tide you over. You'll probably get more satisfaction out of waiting it out and listening to the album in full, though.Tracklist: 1. Either Way 2. You Are My Face 3. Impossible Germany 4. Sky Blue Sky 5. Side With the Seeds 6. Shake It Off 7. Please Be Patient With Me 8. Hate It Here 9. Leave Me (Like You Found Me)10. Walken11. What Light12. On and on and onWilco: Official SiteWilco: Myspace
New Dntel Album - Dumb Luck 2007-03-10 21:17:00 From the genius mind of Jimmy Tamborello - a.k.a. 1/2 of The Postal Service - comes the new Dntel
album Dumb Luck
. 5 years in the making, it's finally due out April 27th on new label Sub Pop. If you like Postal Service, you'll most likely enjoy Tamborello's Dntel work. The beats are still perfect, the spaceyness is still spacey, and the lyrics are still killer (thanks to killer guest appearances). Highlights include Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) on "Breakfast in Bed" and Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) on "Roll On". Other guests include Grizzly Bear and Mystic Chords of Memory. Here are a couple of preview tracks:"Dumb Luck" - Dntel"Roll On" (feat. Jenny Lewis) - Dntel"Breakfast in Bed" (feat. Conor Oberst) - DntelDntel: Official SiteDntel: Myspace Read more:Album
Singles Mixer #1 2007-03-08 04:05:00 I have a few tracks to share so I thought I'd roll out the red carpet for my 1st singles mixer post. I'll most likely do this every couple of weeks as the backlog of things I want to post starts to overwhelm newer stuff I really should be posting. Hope you find some new 'good tunes' as a result.Big thanks to ECEU and guest writer Courtney for introducing me to Kristoffer Ragnstam. His LP, Sweet Bills, jumps from catchy New Wave to synth-pop to funk, refusing to be pegged down to a single genre. His creations are original and enjoyable, both lyrically and musically, and at a time when Sweden's chief export is pop, he brings something refreshingly different to the table. Check out his official page and his myspace for more info."Breakfast by the Mattress" - Kristoffer Ragnstam"Dr. Give the World a Smile" - Kristoffer RagnstamIn anticipation of the March 13th CD release for These Friends of Mine, here are a couple of fantastic Rosie Thomas tracks. Her voice alongside the voice of Suf Read more:Singles
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Arcade Fire in the NY Times 2007-03-05 23:23:00 With Neon Bible hitting record store shelves tomorrow in North America, the ever interesting New York Times
has published an article on the church playing septet. Penned by Darcy Frey, the article gives an intimate look into the inner workings of arguably the biggest indie band of our time. Highlight of the article for me:As they were filing out of the sanctuary, however, the band briefly conferred, then took a spontaneous turn and headed for the church door. “Come outside!” Régine yelled to the crowd. And while the audience trailed after them onto the stone steps, the band collected around a megaphone and sang an unrehearsed acoustic version of “Wake Up,” its most popular song from “Funeral.” On disc, “Wake Up” is anthemic ... Here, in the secluded, lamp-lit square, with their breath visible in the wintery night air, the musicians gave it an unexpected intimacy; with an accordion, a dobro and a tambourine, they looked like a circle of carolers, and before the first ch Read more:Arcade Fire
Peter Bjorn & John - Objects of My Affection (Video) 2007-03-02 21:59:00 New video from everyone's favourite Swedes, Peter
, Bjorn
& John. The third video from their album Writer's Block, "Objects of My Affection" is themed on a strange video game in which a girl with no bones falls via gravity (and user input) through a course of floating balls. Yeah. Anyways, enjoy the nasally awesomeness that is this song.Also, just as a quick aside:Peter Bjorn and John = PB & J = Peanut Butter & Jam = conspiracy? And, just in case you missed it before, the video for "Let's Call it Off": "Objects of My Affection" - Peter Bjorn & John"Let's Call it Off" - Peter Bjorn & John"Let's Call it Off (single mix)" - Peter Bjorn & John *found on the Let's Call it Off CD singlePeter Bjorn & John: Official SitePeter Bjorn & John: Myspace
New Arctic Monkeys Track 2007-03-02 09:39:00 So the lads from ArcticMonkeys
decided to preview a track off their upcoming album Favourite Worst Nightmare on a radio show hosted by Zane Lowe. The track, "Brianstorm", has drawn mixed reviews. Some liken it to Muse, others to typical Arctic Monkeys, while still others reserve judgment until a better quality copy is available. Anyways, rough or not, Muse or Monkeys, here's the (unfortunately low quality) track:"Brianstorm" - Arctic MonkeysCredit to Scattor o' Light for the radio rip.Arctic Monkeys: Official SiteArctic Monkeys: Myspace Read more:Track
Set Yourself on Fire Remix Album! 2007-03-01 19:49:00 Looks like we can expect a new/old Stars album this May 22 from Arts & Crafts. It will be a remix album of their 2004 LP Set Yourself
on Fire. The remixers (is that even a word?) will include: Junior Boys, Metric, Final Fantasy, Kevin Drew, Apostle of Hustle, Dears, Stills, Young Galaxy, and others. I've gotta say, I'm pretty stoked on this, especially considering that the Stars new LP won't be out until later this fall. Skip down past the tracklist for a preview of the Junior Boys take on "Sleep Tonight", The Russian Futurists mixing "The First Five Times", and the Most Serene Republic sharing their views on "Ageless Beauty". Check out the Stars Mypsace page (link below) to stream the "Sleep Tonight" remix. Cover art and tracklist for Do You Trust Your Friends? courtesty of Pitchfork. Do You Trust Your Friends?:01 Your Ex-Lover Is Dead [Final Fantasy]02 Set Yourself on Fire [Montag]03 Ageless Beauty [The Most Serene Republic]04 Reunion [Jason Collett]05 The Big Fight [Minotaur Shoc Read more:Album
New Bright Eyes Track & Video 2007-02-28 21:31:00 Groan. Ugh. Sigh. Right, right. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's get to the track. "Four Winds" is an upbeat-but-still-pretty-typical-Bright
-Eyes country track whose video fits surprisingly well with its sound. Say what you will about Mr. Oberst, this song is actually quite good. The Four Winds EP will be out March 6, followed by the Cassadaga LP on April 10. Love it or hate it, I can guarantee you'll like the video.Bright Eyes: Official SiteBright Eyes: Myspace Read more:Track
New Feist! 2007-02-28 20:45:00 Low-key piano bassline, killer vocals, and crazy keyboard action in the chorus. How can you not like the new Feist
track? I've heard it described as "slinky discotastic" which, while not something I would probably ever think of myself, is a pretty great description of the wonderfulness contained herein. Grab it!"My Moon, My Man" - FeistFeist: Official SiteFeist: Myspace
Covering the Basics #1 2007-02-27 08:39:00 Yes, the Forever Young cover is up here because I'm lame and watch The O.C. Personal favourite of the bunch is the Metric cover of Between the Bars. Emily Haines' voice seems to lend itself to just about anything."Forever Young" (Alphaville Cover) - Youth Group"Banquet" (Bloc Party Cover) - Slowbear The Great (via Blag Party)"Grow Old With Me" (John Lennon Cover) - Postal Service"Know Your Onion!" (Shins Cover) - Of Montreal"Between the Bars" (Elliot Smith Cover) - Metric"Baby Boomerang" (T-Rex Cover) - James MercerEnjoy! Read more:Basics
Good Shoes 2007-02-26 04:35:00 London indie pop/rock band Good Shoes are definitely a group to watch in 2007. Drawing comparisons to The Futureheads, The Jam, and The Buzzcocks, Good Shoes' catchy, fast-paced riffs matched with lead singer Rhys Jones' candid vocals make for some very danceable tunes. With only a couple of singles and demos to check out, everyone is eagerly awaiting their LP, Think Before You Speak, due out 26 March 2007. Here are a couple of tracks to whet your appetites."Never Meant to Hurt You" - Good Shoes"Photos on the Wall" - Good ShoesGood Shoes: Official SiteGood Shoes: Myspace
Arcade Fire on SNL 2007-02-25 11:10:00 Hot off the presses, the videos and mp3s of Arcade Fire
on SNL last night. I don't think SNL has seen such a genuinely powerful performance, xylophone and all, for a long time. Word to the megaphone.Edit- From the good guys at who killed the mixtape?, an explanation about the saying on Win's guitar:"anyhow, the lead singer had "sak vide pa kanpe" on his guitar insilver tape. In Creole there is a proverb which says 'Sak videpa kanpe.' It means 'An empty sack cannot stand up.'http://www.cpt.org/archives/1998/jan98/0008.html"Edit2- Videos removed from Youtube due to NBC complaints. Surprise, surprise."Intervention" (live on SNL) - Arcade Fire"Keep the Car Running" (live on SNL) - Arcade FireArcade Fire: Official SiteArcade Fire: Myspace
Feist on Jimmy Kimmel 2007-02-25 10:21:00 "Mushaboom" - Feist
"Mushaboom" (live at Le Trabendo, Paris) - FeistFeist: Official SiteFeist: Myspace Read more:Kimmel
Cold War Kids 2007-02-25 08:46:00 It's hard to believe that there are many out there at this point who haven't heard of the hyped indie rockers Cold War
Kids, but consider this a mop-up operation for all the as-of-yet uninformed. The California band released their first LP in 2006, Robbers and Cowards, on Downtown Records, the same outfit that has signed Art Brut and Gnarls Barkley. Likely the closest thing to a ballad on the album, Hospital Beds builds dramatically with the help of a very epic-sounding piano melody. Check them out if you haven't already, you'll be glad you did."Hospital Beds" - Cold War Kids
Cold War Kids: Official SiteCold War Kids: Myspace
The Postmarks 2007-02-25 07:07:00 Just as a quick 'hello', here's a track that I've had on repeat. The catchy but wistful opening track off their self-titled debut, Goodbye by The Postmarks
is a great start to a great indie pop record. As a bonus, the Tahiti 80 remix of Goodbye which can be found on The Postmarks' Remixes EP. "Goodbye" - The Postmarks (courtesy of Unfiltered Records)"Goodbye" (Tahiti 80 Remix) - The PostmarksThe Postmarks: Official SiteThe Postmarks: MySpace
Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm (Video) 2007-03-15 08:30:00 Not sure what to say about this one except...what's with the dancers? I'm thinking (and hoping) it's satirical. I like the song, but it definitely seems like a new, rougher style for ArcticMonkeys
. What do you guys think?Enjoy the vid, and I'll keep you guys posted with anything new from their upcoming (April) LP Favourite Worst Nightmare."Brianstorm
" - Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys: Official SiteArctic Monkeys: Myspace
Abernethy - College Grove [Review] 2007-03-16 22:25:00 Is there a means to stone the wind as recompense for blowing/put out a fire with only a sense that there really should be no fire?Fresh out of my mailbox, courtesy of the good people at Spinning Gold Records, the new Abernethy album CollegeGrove
. Joseph Abernethy's sophmore effort is, if nothing else, original. Listening through the tracks, I've had a really hard time pegging the album down to a specific genre. Other reviews have called it "indie folk" or "space pop" or drawn comparisons to Beirut by classifying it "European". Regardless of genre, this album is almost a perfect soundtrack to the current rainy, pre-spring dreariness that seems to be settling over most of the northern hemisphere, causing us to question our relationships, our life stations, ourselves.It starts out with one of my favourites, "Astronaut", likely the most "pop" song on the album. Abernethy's vocals flow over some rather fantastic classical sounding piano and it slowly picks up into an upbeat but still m
The Shins Live on SNL and Conan 2007-03-19 05:51:00 Favourite of the bunch would have to be "Turn On Me". Be careful though, these videos might change your life.New Slang (SNL)Phantom Limb (SNL)Turn On Me (Conan
)"New Slang" - The Shins
"Phantom Limb" - The Shins"Turn On Me" - The ShinsUltra-super-awesome bonus: "When I Goose-Step" - The ShinsThe Shins: Official SiteThe Shins: Myspace
Best 'End of Winter' Mixtape Ever 2007-03-20 03:31:00 According to i guess i'm floating and a hole-dweller in PA, today is the last full day of winter! I don't know about the rest of the world, but all of Canada just breathed a collective sigh of relief. To commemorate the awesomely warm weather we're going to be having, and the looming spring showers/flowers, here are a choice few songs to keep you guys going. Enjoy!"Fallen Snow" - Au Revoir Simone"The Winter That I Missed" - The Lisps"Hello Sunshine" - Super Furry Animals"The Gloating Sun" - The Shins"Another Sunny Day" - Belle and Sebastien"Jogging Gorgeous Summer" - Islands"Oslo in the Summertime" - Of Montreal Read more:Mixtape
Didn't go to SXSW? Me neither... 2007-03-22 07:28:00 ..and reading all the rave reviews lately is kind of depressing too. If, like me, you were separated from this life-altering, soul-awakening music fest by nearly 3000 kilometers and a mountain of schoolwork, I have a little something to ease the pain. Here's a rather awesome selection of songs by artists who played at SXSW. Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and pretend you're there, jammed into some tiny club, witnessing music history. It's the next best thing...supposedly."I Am John" - Loney, Dear"Elephant Gun" - Beirut"The President's Dead" - Okkervil River"Broken Arm" - Winterpills"Lift Me Up" - Saturday Looks Good To Me"E Is Stable" - Menomena"Down In The Valley" - The Broken WestI apologize in advance if this just made it worse.
New Voxtrot LP 2007-03-24 02:37:00 Have I slept on this piece of news, or what?I'm sure you all know this already, but Voxtrot, fabled indie rockers from Austin, will be releasing their long-awaited first LP this May. They dropped three EP's last year, which, in conjunction with their awesome live shows, have gained them mucho praise from the big-name bloggers and mags that we all read. The new self-titled album, Voxtrot, will be out May 22nd via Beggars Group in North America and playloudrecordings in the U.K.Tracklist:1. "Introduction" - 3:322. "Kid Gloves" - 4:233. "Ghost" - 4:484. "Steven" - 3:275. "Firecracker" - 3:436. "Brother in Conflict" - 4:047. "Easy" - 3:358. "Future Pt. 1" - 3:419. "Every Day" - 4:2510. "Real Live Version" - 4:0011. "Blood Red Blood" - 4:13The whole album has leaked at this point, but I'm not sure I want to skip the wait on this one. I'm thinking I'll at least try and hold out until late April. Officially, they've released the track "Kid Gloves", and it sounds great. It will definitel
New tracks from Low and The National 2007-03-25 07:09:00 Double post!First comes the new song from Low's Drums and Guns, "Breaker". I really don't know how to describe this fantastic track. The word 'hollow' comes to mind when I hear the organ, or what sounds like an organ, but that definitely doesn't do the song justice. It's even a little upbeat, in a downcast sort of way. You'll just have to listen for yourselves, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it."our bodies break and our blood just spills and spills/but here we sit debating math""Breaker" - LowLow: Official SiteLow: MyspaceFind four more downloadable Low tracks
on their Sub Pop page.Secondly, we have a brand new track from The National
. Their new album, Boxer, comes out May 22nd on Beggar's Banquet. A follow up to their critically acclaimed 2005 album, Alligator, this new album has been very highly anticipated. The preview track, "Fake Empire", begins as a sort of sweeping piano ballad, then the drums hit, then the horns. If this song is indicative of the rest of the album,
The Morning Benders - Boarded Doors EP 2007-03-29 04:51:00 Holy awesome EP, Batman. I must admit: I was originally sold on The Morning
Benders when Stereogum called them Shins-y, but now I'm digging these 4 guys from the Bay Area solely on how awesome their music is. I'm about a month late on the Boarded Doors
hype train, but I'm sure there are people out there that haven't had the opportunity to read about and listen to these tracks. This one's for you!The first track I have for you guys is called "Damnit Anna". Tambourine + Beatles-esque vocals + something that sounds like a maraca = instant winner."You say you got a soul to sell?""Damnit Anna" - The Morning BendersTrack the second, "Last Today", is musically stronger than "Damnit Anna", incorporating some nice electric guitar solos, melancholy vocals, and, again, that awesome maraca."and I can't figure out how I ever ended up this way""Last Today" - The Morning BendersThe Morning Benders: Official Site (pick up Boarded Doors here)The Morning Benders: Myspace
The Minor Canon - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished [Review] 2007-03-31 03:18:00 The MinorCanon
began as a solo project of Paul Larson's, so I might as well put his credentials on the table. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, takes care of the guitar work on the new Dntel album Dumb Luck, and, last but not least, membership in LA indie bands Athalia and Strictly Ballroom. He's been around, and so have The Minor Canon, playing with bands like The Little Ones and Mystic Chords of Memory.Having said all that, I can tell you it's unnecessary to even think about it. This record stands on it's own. The Minor Canon have actually renewed my faith in the sentimental ballad. At first listen, I wasn't sure what differentiated No Good Deed Goes Unpunished from every other sad indie pop record out there. I mean, there are the immediate differences, the six-piece band, the horn section, the occasional second drummer, but in today's music world you need more. Then, on the second listen through, it hit me: Larson isn't just singing lyrics he wrote to sell records,
The Swimmers - Fighting Trees 2007-04-02 05:57:00 I'm really getting into The Swimmers
lately, a four piece from Philly that, to be honest, are really not that hard to like. I think it was everybody cares that first turned me on to them, and I definitely owe him somewhere between one and three pints for that favor. The music itself is easy on the ears, sounding a fair bit like The Shins or Rogue Wave or maybe even The New Pornographers. Enough of my ramblings though, let's get to the tracks.The first one, "FightingTrees
", is just fantastic. It's ethereal without being too heavy, and I definitely think there's some harp in it. Harp. Really, how great is that? As far as I can tell, the song tells of a homeward journey of some kind, likely via ship and around the turn of the century. The "going home" theme seems to be an important one for The Swimmers."Started with a plan, shining to the end/to set out and see our home again""Fighting Trees" - The SwimmersThe second track, "Heaven", is a little more upbeat. It's led by piano at fir
New Music! Julie Doiron and Jeremy Warmsley 2007-04-05 04:57:00 Sorry my updates seem to be less regular as of late. Exam periods are notoriously busy and, this being my last undergraduate exam period, it's extra busy. I haven't forgotten about you though! I have two great artists/songs to share and I'm thinking you're definitely gonna dig these tracks.Julie
Doiron is a drastically under-appreciated, Canadian singer-songwriter. Well, we appreciate her here in Canada (she won a Juno!) but the rest of the world hasn't really caught on yet. Hopefully a few of you will get into her music. It's no real departure from the typical 'female vocalist + guitar = music' equation, but that doesn't mean it isn't great...because it is. There's just something so heartfelt about her voice, it really draws you into the song. Don't take my word for it though, decide for yourself:"I Left Town" - Julie DoironJulie Doiron: Official SiteJulie Doiron: MyspaceFor a change of pace, how about some 'Aphex Twin meets the Beatles'? The first time I heard "Dirty Bl Read more:Music
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