Archive for June, 2009

Listen: The Temper Trap

By on June 2nd, 2009

Every so often, a concentration of musical genes appear to manifest in one particular country. A few years ago, Sweden was hit with Jens Lekman, Lykke Li, The LK, and Peter, Bjorn & John, representing only a small slice of the product. And now, it appears as if Australia has struck gold. Of course, Cut [...]

Pete Yorn goes Back and Forth on the road

By on June 2nd, 2009

Despite the upcoming, high-profile Break Up with one Scarlett Johansson, Pete Yorn is still very much Pete Yorn, the solo artist, and on June 23rd, this solo artist will celebrate his latest solo release, Back and Forth. In support of the album, Yorn, along with his brand new band, featuring the likes of guitarists Jonny [...]

Watch: Pearl Jam “Get Some” on Conan

By on June 2nd, 2009

Killer performance for a killer debut…

Morrissey looks forward to happier times

By on June 2nd, 2009

Healthy, Twitterless, and a new release!

Album Review: 311 – Uplifter

By on June 2nd, 2009

★★½☆☆

Individually these parts may have seemed like a good idea, but together, it’s just a shoddy mixed bag.

Monkeys Mania to soon take over the world…again

By on June 2nd, 2009

The Arctic Monkeys detail their much-anticipated third LP.

No Age, Deerhunter & Dan Deacon embark on greatest seven date-tour ever

By on June 2nd, 2009

Queuing collective drooling in three…two…one.

CoS at Femme Fest ’09 (5/30)

By and on June 1st, 2009

Charlotte, NC: a city known for its banks and not its music scene. Charlotte is the second largest banking town in the US, yet the music/arts scene leaves true music fans in want, a wasteland of suits and ties. Music festivals are virtually non-existent here; though, the great thing about the desert is the opportunity [...]

Late Night Lobotomy (Week of 6/1)

By on June 1st, 2009

It’s finally June and summer (for all intents and purposes) is officially here! Children are running through the streets, parents are terrified at the prospect of dealing with these hellions for three months, and Conan O’Brien is back on the air. It’s the perfect storm. Yes, indeed, Conan takes over Leno’s role on The Tonight [...]

Album Review: Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

By on June 1st, 2009

★★★★☆

“…one of this year’s best records to date”