Tibi PuiuNew rave UK band [tag]New Young Pony Club[/tag], released what we believe to be one of the best electronica album with Fantastic Playroom, brining back the ’80s in a post-punk revivalist masterpiece. “Get Lucky,” one of the tracks from the band’s debut LP, is built around the whole band’s feel good and disco concept; it’ll undoubtedly provoke some groovy dancing from behalf of the listeners. The LP’s name, Fantastic Playroom, does well to describe the…
Download: Apes – ‘Beat of the Double’
Washingtion DC noise rock Apes quartet are preparing to release their forth full length album in the form of “Ghost Games,” scheduled to be released February 19, 2008. One of the tracks off the band’s upcoming effort is the synth infused “Beat of the Double.” It’s certainly feels a little different from their previous material, most likely because of new lead singer Breck Bunson refreshing vocals. [tag]Liars[/tag] influences can be felt through out the song….
Jimmy Eat World lighten up
Andrei Mihai
The band came together in the early ’90s and they were one of the first bands making that sound, which became known as “emo.”. So they have a tight thing with this genre or subgenre. The Arizona-bred group of sensitive rockers spent more than a decade crafting and recording their hard-core, dark side of life tunes –paving the way for bands such as Alexisonfire, and [tag]Fall Out Boy[/tag]. They are going to release Chase This…
New The Killers song: Tranquilize (feat. Lou Reed)
Yesterday we unveiled the Sawdust cover art and it seems we can’t get enough of [tag]The Killers[/tag] lately. If you didn’t found their Joy Division take to your liking, then give another try to their latest teaser “Tranquilize,” featuring Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed. It’s pretty much Killers work, nothing to fancy or unexpectedly brilliant, but pretty fun nevertheless, especially due to the Lou Reed duet; the man’s a god!
Download: Chromatics – ‘I’m On Fire’ (Bruce Springsteen cover)
Just a few weeks ago we told you how amazed we were of Natasha Khan’s cover of [tag]Bruce Springsteen[/tag] classic “I’m On Fire,” who slowed down the song’s tempo and added a melancholic piano line; the end result was a song of her own, what covers should really be. Now it’s time for Portland’s [tag]Chromatics[/tag] to cover the Born In The USA single, trying a minimalistic approach to the song. Subtle guitar chords and calming…
The Cribs set to tour North America
The Franz Ferdinand protégés [tag]The Cribs[/tag] have recently released the dates for their forthcoming trek to the States and Canada. The gigs will kick off next month and if you didn’t know this already, then beware the band is really fierce and wild on their live shows, for a indie band at least, being pretty notorious for chaotic performances and frontman Ryan Jarman in-crowd passing outs. Dates after the jump.
The Killears reveal B Sides collection cover art
Last week we had the chance to sample [tag]The Killers[/tag] latest take on a Joy Division classic, “Shadowplay”, cover which is present in the Las Vegas quartet upcoming B Sides, rarities and remixes album Sawdust. Today it’s time for another cover . . . cover art that is, as the record’s artwork has been revealed later today. It features a autumn forest landscape with a big and neglected arm in the center.
Johnny Greenwood reveals some insights upon ‘In Rainbows’
The [tag]Radiohead[/tag] lead guitarist and part time lyrical guru, alongside Thom Yorke, has graciously accepted to respond to a few questions, pondered by our colleagues from Rolling Stone and NYC’s Gothamist. Questions range from general “In Rainbows” info, like it’s particular distribution method, it’s sound quality and over all sound; to Johhny’s recent solo work that includes a orchestra composition and a Paul Andresson flick soundtrack. Gothamist: What’s motivating the band to distribute the album…
Your only chance to catch Robert Pollard live in 2007
The Guided by Voices mastermind [tag]Robert Pollard[/tag] has just announced the dates for his first tour of the year, that its if you can even call a 2 gig series a tour. Robert and .co, Jason Narducy on bass, David Suycott on drums, and Dag Juhlin and Mitch Marlow sharing guitar duties will unleash their inspiring music upon the unsuspecting fans of Chicago on November 30, and Newport, at Kentucky’s Southgate House the following night.
New Modest Mouse video: ‘Little Motel’
Reverse chronology videos are always confusing and a bit of a drag, but always fun. Such is the case of Modest Mouse’s latest video for “Little Motel,” following the life of a troubled woman and what looks like her son in rewind, from finish to start. Interpol Deja Vu? Modest Mouse – Little Motel