Archive for June, 2009

Cinema Sounds: Marie Antoinette

By on June 28th, 2009

Some might forget the film, but hardly do they toss aside the hip-as-hell soundtrack…

Volcano Choir ready to blow your mind

By on June 27th, 2009

Justin Vernon has been filling ears will chilly hymns under the Bon Iver moniker for some time. His soulful vocals and cool atmospherics have developed him quite a fanbase since his 2007 release, and subsequent 2008 re-release of For Emma, Forever Ago. Lucky for us, we can expect even more of his icy falsetto when [...]

Fool’s Gold preps 10-person, eight-track debut LP

By on June 27th, 2009

Meet Fool’s Gold, the Los Angeles collective that has nothing to do with the Stone Roses (if you don’t get it, you don’t get it) but everything to do with what one may describe as “world music.” Originally started as the side-project of vocalist/bassist Luke Top and lead guitarist Lewis Pesacov, the band quickly made [...]

Rock History 101: Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”

By on June 27th, 2009

It might sound like a piece of the score to 1982′s Blade Runner, but it actually means something, too.

Stream: The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2009

By on June 26th, 2009

If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you are not among the lucky 150,000 currently scurrying around Worthy Farm taking in the sights and sounds of Glastonbury ’09. Fortuantly, thanks to the wonders of the world wide web, all us non-Glastongoers still can catch some of the action as the BBC will be [...]

The Avett Brothers plan longest tour ever for I and Love and You

By on June 26th, 2009

Ok, so not really, but there are a lot of dates!

mp3 Remix: Friday Mixtape LXI

By on June 26th, 2009

Given the events of the last 24 hours, one can’t help but be drained. Needless to say, this weekend comes with a welcome relief, and as always, we’re here to help you kick it off with a band. Below, you will find the week’s best mix of new singles, remixes, and covers, along with mp3s [...]

Album Review: Madina Lake – Attics To Eden

By on June 26th, 2009

★★★☆☆

Attics to Eden is a solid, but unspectacular, album that teases with glimpses of much greater potential.

MGMT opening for Paul McCartney

By on June 26th, 2009

Seriously, are you really all that surprised?

Elvis Costello adds even more North American dates

By on June 26th, 2009

Here’s something anyone can get behind: Elvis Costello has added even more North American tour dates in support of his recently announced new album, Secret, Profane & Sugarcane. Following a few festival appearances in July and August as Elvis Costello & The Imposters, the legendary singer/songwriter will embark on a 15-date swing as Elvis Costello [...]