The Montreal trio’s previous sophomore release “Parc Avenue” came in like a mouthful of fresh of air, for me, in a time when I was getting just stick and tired of the whole repetitive sound and style that was going up and about. It’s a record of magnificent eclecticism, one that won over thousands of hearts from the Canadian frozen plains, to the sunny California beaches. It’s hard to resist the Plants and Animals, and…
As most of you are probably already aware of, Jimmy Lee “Jay Reatard” Lindsey tragically passed away a few days ago under still undetermined circumstances in his sleep. His shattering death came as an absolute blow to the already shaken scene where his no bullshit approach to music was needed most, but his talent still lives on through his legacy passed on – in his music. Matador, just recently released Jay’s cover of Nirvana’s Frances…
We’ve all seen some weird as fuck videos for some equally fucked up songs by Dan Deacon, but this one… Boy, all I can say is I don’t know what the music video producers for “Woof Woof” were on, but what I do know is I don’t want any of it. It’s a cute video and all, it’s just that most of it all is complete rubrish, with no disrespect meant for the Baltimore collective…
Editors are finally releasing their third album in the US, “In This Light and On This Evening,” after a pretty well received follow-up to 2007’s An End Has A Start in the UK. Surprisingly or not, Eels are back in 2010 with a new album, titled “End Times”, only a year after their previous extraordinary full length effort’s release, Hombre Lobo. One of our most anticipated records of 2010, Spoon’s “Transference” also sees its first,…
If you query “Poker Face cover” on YouTube, you’ll most undoubtedly find all kinds of peculiar renditions of the song delivered by mostly talent-ill teenagers, from bad, to worse to damn right excremental. The one I’m writing about today, however, is well beyond the above demographics – namely Igor Presnyakov’s acoustic take on Lady Gaga’s anthem, Poker Face. Why the very talented Russian guitarist chose the track is well beyond my comprehension, but what’s important…
“Warm Heart of Africa”, the debut record of the infectiously catchy The Very Best, hit me totally out of the nowhere last summer when I first spun it, surprising me with it’s fresh blend of African/Western influences. That’s why I was very glad earlier when I first took a glimpse of the newly released video for the album’s title track. The Very Best are notorious by now for their energetic songs and implicit live performances,…
Matador Records confirmed that garage rocker Jay Reatard died Wednesday at 3:30am in his sleep. I am a huge fan….thanks for all your great music. RIP Jay. Your music will live on. :(
A new, hip and alluring band, Stealth Like a Canoe, is bringing melodic love songs back to the windy city since Rue Royale left for the U.K. Indie/Folk/Pop duo SLAC has a simple equation that is definitely working. Honest love songs from ironic lovers. Coincedently, Adam confirmed that, “Nicollette is his.” (In my interview with the band.) To get more of SLAC’s story, music and plans for the future check out the interview below. This interview…
If you live in Chicago you should check out this show and support the local music scene! I will be at this show and it’s going to rock! Featuring: The Wanton Looks, The Maybenauts, Leslie Hunt and Scotia Widows Thursday, January 28th 8pm Lincoln hall 18+ $10.00 http://www.lincolnhallchicago.com/
Yes, someone took the famous whistle-hook and added it to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.” It actually makes the latter listenable. I know, it’s shocking. The creator, Party Ben, is known for his, let’s say, interesting mashups. He’s probably best known for throwing together “Teen Spirit” and “Harder Better” (which can be downloaded here) and his “Boulevard of Broken Songs.” You can get the mp3 of the “Single Ladies” mashup here.
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