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Archive for July, 2009
tUnE-yArDs’ debut album — now available in convenient CD form!
Indie folkstress Merrill Garbus, the sole member of the lady-with-a-ukelele act that is tUnE-yArDs, may be used to going it alone — she self-recorded her debut album, bIrD-bRaInS, on a Sony digital voice recorder, edited it using the Audacity app, and then issued it on her website in exchange for donations. But it helps being [...]
The Blakes return with Souvenir
The Blakes are poised to release their fourth LP, Souvenir, on October the 13th and have once again opted to stick with their true indie roots by going the self-release route. Of course, this isn’t really a surprise considering the Seattle based outfit consisting of Garnet Keim (vox/guitar), Snow Keim (vox/bass) and Bob Husak (drums) [...]
mp3 Remix: Friday Mixtape LXV
We have a jam-packed Friday Mixtape for you this week and with names like Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow, Ben Harper and Wale included, it’s also a stellar one at that. So, without further adieu, please enjoy this week’s mix of the best new singles, remixes, and covers, along with mp3s from some up-and-comers you [...]
Old Canes hobble over to Saddle Creek
Still wiping those tears away from recent Bright Eyes news? Well, here’s something to ease the pain. It seems that Oberst’s indie label, Saddle Creek Records acquired some new talent to help fill that crumbling place in your heart. This week, the label announced that indie/folk group Old Canes signed with them, and that they’ll [...]
Where We Live: Schubas – Chicago, IL
One surprising aspect of life in Chicago is the easy juxtaposition of suburban picket fence-hood with lively night life. A stroll down a typical city street reveals picturesque houses and brownstones peacefully — at least to my eyes — co-existing with pubs, restaurants and dynamic live music spaces. Schubas Tavern, which sits on the corner [...]
Blur reunion coming to an end?
At least that’s the idea bassist Alex James conveyed in a recent interview with BBC News…
Vic Chesnutt… and friends offer At the Cut
Athens based singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt has never been one to shy away from high-profile collaborations. In the 19 years since he’s released his debut studio album, the musician has collaborated with the likes Michael Stipe, Lambchop, Bill Frisell, Widespread Panic, the Cowboy Junkies, and most recently, Elf Power and Dark Night of the Soul. On [...]
The Feelies’ first two albums to be reissued
Crazy Rhythms and The Good Earth due out on September 8th.
Jay-Z + Kanye + Rihanna = “Run This Town”
Question: What do you get you combine the Gap’s finest employee, All Point’s West newest headliner, one hell of a survivor, a lack of auto-tone, and an album that has been in the making long before the Jonas Brothers were even born?
Dark, crazed Australian geniuses make movie music madness
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis package together film scores in new compilation album!
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