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Archive for April, 2009
The Dago Dish: Opposites Attract?
It’s difficult to explain why opposites attract. Paula Abdul took a stab at it in 1989 opposite an animated cat [MC Skat Kat] and briefly opened America’s eyes in embracing unlikely pairs. Still, there’s a certain collective reluctant to fully endorse the joining of two differing entities, especially when each party’s particular attributes clash in [...]
Portugal. The Man goes Satanic
On April 6th, Portugal. The Man wrote the following on its Twitter: “Fast and the furious? Really? Oh yeah, Brand New kicked us out of our green room at USC. Star power! Someone has to use it!” So perhaps its only ironic that in the same week we’re all wishing for a celebrity throw down [...]
@DaveMatthewsBand offers up new single
Today, Dave Matthews announced via his Twitter account (@davejmatthews) the premiere of “Funny The Way It Is”, the lead single from Dave Matthews Band‘s upcoming album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. Fans can download the track for free for a week beginning today at the band’s website, davematthewsband.com.
The Decemberist to address Colbert Nation
Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists are a perplexing force in the modern indie scene. Not only are their elaborate concept albums and rock operas pretty mind-boggling, but they carry with them a sort of unfitting paradox for a hyper-literate folk-rock outfit. The band is amazing, but their fame is a bit confusing, given their seemingly niche [...]
Ani DiFranco continues her Red Letter Year
In news that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, Ani DiFranco will continue to tour tirelessly behind her 2008 record Red Letter Year. On top of the previously announced northeast and midwest trek set for this spring, the Buffalo native recently added a few dates for this summer, all of which are built around [...]
Listen: Mazes
I’ve been listening to a lot of what I call “beautiful music” lately; Animal Collective, School of Seven Bells, Paper Route, and the like. It’s a fairly broad category that I throw bands into and it’s hard for me to convey exactly what it means. But, what I can say is it takes an astounding [...]
Blur plans hipster friendly comeback
At least one thing is for sure as it relates to Blur‘s upcoming reunion shows: the legnedary British quarter knows what’s in. In support of its two-day stint at London’s Hyde Park (July 2 and 3), the band has hand-picked eight, yes eight, openers, all of whom you’ve probably heard of. According to Gigwise.com, Foals, [...]
Regina details Far
With the release of Far nearing, Regina Spektor has taken some time to detail her much-anticipated followup to 2006’s Begin to Hope. As we first reported back in March, the New York native teamed up with a rather eclectic group of producers for her fifth studio album, including Begin to Hope’s David Kahne, Mike Elizondo [...]
Wilco slowly unveils new dates, album detes
So, Wilco, that stellar band from Chicago that you always hear about, really want to keep the ball rolling with news. In February, the band revealed that the new album was near completion, and unveiled a list of tour dates. But, Jeff and the boys are not stopping there. With the release of the Wilco [...]
Album Review: The Hold Steady – A Positive Rage
It’s a cool night outside, but inside just one of a million venues across America it’s a whole different story. Everyone’s a roughed up mess. Lead guitarist Tad Kubler grins half-mockingly as he gulps down his drink. Behind him, drummer Bobby Drake licks the sweat off his lips and closes his eyes, readying for what [...]
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