In July I posted about Sufjan's newest album, The BQE. If you haven't heard yet, a download of "Movement IV: Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchanges" from the forthcoming album is available for streaming and download via Asthmatic Kitty Records. It starts off as a delicate and light-hearted instrumental piece. However, it picks up the pace towards the end with powerful sounds from the brass and wind sections. Upon listen, you can't help but wonder if you have been transported to the Baroque era.
Don't forget-- the album is set to be released on October 20th!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Pavement has reunited
One of the most relevant bands of the 1990s has re-emerged with news that Pavement fans across the globe have been waiting to hear since 1999- they're back!
The band, whose members haven't shared the stage since 1999, are scheduled to embark on a tour in 2010. However, only a few New York dates have been confirmed. According to Matador Records, this tour is not an indication that Pavement will be reuniting permanently. Regardless, I am glad that they have come back together, even if only for one last tour. Could this mean a headlining spot at Coachella 2010? Let's hope so!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Jay-Z loves Grizzly Bear
Recently, Jay-Z was spotted at a Grizzly Bear show. Let me start off by saying that people shouldn't be so shocked by it. Just because he comes from the hip-hop realm, by no means indicates that he can't and shouldn't enjoy good music from other parts of the musical spectrum.
In fact, he's encouraging the hip-hop and rap community to take a lesson from bands like Grizzly Bear, in hopes that better music will emerge.
Check out his comments via video, here.
In fact, he's encouraging the hip-hop and rap community to take a lesson from bands like Grizzly Bear, in hopes that better music will emerge.
Check out his comments via video, here.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Live: The Dead Weather @ The Glass House 8/27/09
Alison Mosshart is a beast when she's on stage, and I mean that in the most positive way possible. From the moment she steps on stage, everything simply changes and the energy level rises tremendously, as does the temperature. Although Jack White does take part in this band, along with Dean Fertita and Jack Lawrence, there is no doubt that Alison is the presence of the group. One could have tried to focus on Jack White or the other members for longer than a few seconds, but it was impossible to ignore Alison.
She isn't anything like most frontwomen of this age. Her voice ranges from soulful to agressive. There isn't anything fake about her or the Dead Weather as a collective. They are real and they are raw.
The band kicked off the night with "60 Feet Tall", the openning track off of their debut album Horehound. It started off slowly and subtley, but in no time the drums and powerful guitar kicked in, and Alison was right there, shifting her weight along with the music.
During the powerful "Hang You From The Heavens", Alison proceeded to grab the hair of a girl in the front row. She was constantly in the audience's face, often times hovering over everyone and staring so fiercely, that it would make even the strongest of men intimidated. The audience was absolutely loving it.
They played every song on their album, save for the instrumental jam "3 Birds". Their blues/rock rendition of Bob Dylan's "New Pony" more than serves the original justice. The crowd was going crazy for it.
Perhaps the most memorable moment was the last encore song, "Will There Be Enough Water?", which is also the closing song on the album. Jack White traded the drums for the guitar, and sang along with Alison. It's perhaps the most bluesy track on the entire record, and one of my favorites. Jack's guitar solo was brilliant, and reminded us of why we love him. Alison and Jack's lips nearly touched when they shared the microphone, and the performance itself was nothing short of intimate.
There is no doubt that The Dead Weather are the supergroup of the year, and their live performance only affirms that notion even more.
She isn't anything like most frontwomen of this age. Her voice ranges from soulful to agressive. There isn't anything fake about her or the Dead Weather as a collective. They are real and they are raw.
The band kicked off the night with "60 Feet Tall", the openning track off of their debut album Horehound. It started off slowly and subtley, but in no time the drums and powerful guitar kicked in, and Alison was right there, shifting her weight along with the music.
During the powerful "Hang You From The Heavens", Alison proceeded to grab the hair of a girl in the front row. She was constantly in the audience's face, often times hovering over everyone and staring so fiercely, that it would make even the strongest of men intimidated. The audience was absolutely loving it.
They played every song on their album, save for the instrumental jam "3 Birds". Their blues/rock rendition of Bob Dylan's "New Pony" more than serves the original justice. The crowd was going crazy for it.
Perhaps the most memorable moment was the last encore song, "Will There Be Enough Water?", which is also the closing song on the album. Jack White traded the drums for the guitar, and sang along with Alison. It's perhaps the most bluesy track on the entire record, and one of my favorites. Jack's guitar solo was brilliant, and reminded us of why we love him. Alison and Jack's lips nearly touched when they shared the microphone, and the performance itself was nothing short of intimate.
There is no doubt that The Dead Weather are the supergroup of the year, and their live performance only affirms that notion even more.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Revisiting
I'm sitting here thinking of a way to properly introduce this article I'm about to share. "Start with an anecdote" my Senior English teacher always said. I wrote some things, and then erased them. I'm fresh out of anecdotes right now. Call it writer's block if you will.
Anyway, I came across an article this morning. It's essentially "indie rock" from a fifty-seven year old's perspective. I found it to be interesting. To him, it's the sixties revisited, and I think there's a lot of relevance in that. I wasn't alive back then, but I think influences from that era are very obvious...but that's not the only similarity linking my genration to his.
Read the article here.
Anyway, I came across an article this morning. It's essentially "indie rock" from a fifty-seven year old's perspective. I found it to be interesting. To him, it's the sixties revisited, and I think there's a lot of relevance in that. I wasn't alive back then, but I think influences from that era are very obvious...but that's not the only similarity linking my genration to his.
Read the article here.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Third Man Records in Los Angeles
Third Man Records is coming to L.A. for three days and bringing numerous merchandise and exclusives along from the White Stripes, The Dead Weather, and The Raconteurs.
Here's all the info:
Third Man Records is overjoyed to announce the opening of Third Man Records and Novelties West FOR THREE DAYS ONLY in downtown Los Angeles, California.
The store will be located at 448 S. Main Street and opening day is Wednesday, August 26th, at 10 AM.
Come see us for all Third Man releases and miscellany from The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, and The Raconteurs to all Third Man 45s, T-shirts and loads of surprises exclusive to this temporary location.
We will be open 3 days only, store hours are as follows:
Third Man Records and Novelties
West 448 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
Wednesday AUG. 26: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday AUG. 27: 12 pm to 8 pm
Friday AUG. 28: 12 pm to 8 pm
Here's all the info:
Third Man Records is overjoyed to announce the opening of Third Man Records and Novelties West FOR THREE DAYS ONLY in downtown Los Angeles, California.
The store will be located at 448 S. Main Street and opening day is Wednesday, August 26th, at 10 AM.
Come see us for all Third Man releases and miscellany from The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, and The Raconteurs to all Third Man 45s, T-shirts and loads of surprises exclusive to this temporary location.
We will be open 3 days only, store hours are as follows:
Third Man Records and Novelties
West 448 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
Wednesday AUG. 26: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday AUG. 27: 12 pm to 8 pm
Friday AUG. 28: 12 pm to 8 pm
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
New Dead Man's Bones
Yet another lovely track has been released by Dead Man's Bones. It is entitled My Body Is A Zombie For You, and is filled with darkness, haunting vocals, and a bit of a 1950's inspired sound. Beautiful.
For all of you who have been waiting impatiently for a full-length (including myself), it is set to be released on October 6th.
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