Archive for July, 2009

The Dead Weather Horehound

Album Review: The Dead Weather – Horehound

By on July 15th, 2009

★★★½☆

An enigmatic, original album that sounds as weird as its cast members would look sitting court side at a Bull’s game.

Atmosphere says “Thank You” with free EP <i>Leak At Will</i>

Atmosphere says “Thank You” with free EP Leak At Will

By on July 14th, 2009

Slug (MC Sean Daley) and Ant (DJ/Producer Anthony Davis) of Minneapolis hip-hop outfit Atmosphere are veterans at the whole “music for free” game. Back in December 2007 the duo released Strictly Leakage on their Rhymesayers imprint. They opted to give the album to the fans with no strings attached, no registration, and no hurdles. All [...]

CoS Giveaway: HARD Summer

CoS Giveaway: HARD Summer

By on July 14th, 2009

Underworld, Chromeo, Crookers, Crystal Castles, A-Trak, Tiga and a slew of other of the best electro artists around all under the same roof on the same day? It could only be one thing: This year’s HARD Summer! Now, normally you’d need tickets for such an event, but because we strive day in and day out [...]

The Dead Weather introduces itself to D.C. (7/14)

The Dead Weather introduces itself to D.C. (7/14)

By on July 14th, 2009

And a perfect introduction at that.

Strokes frontman readies non-Strokes release

Strokes frontman readies non-Strokes release

By on July 14th, 2009

Julian Casablancas to release debut solo album.

Members of These United States and The Scourge of The Sea come together to form Englishman

Members of These United States and The Scourge of The Sea come together to form Englishman

By on July 14th, 2009

What do you get when you merge These United States with The Scourge of The Sea? Englishman, of course. In any other context that logic would ring absurdly false, but if you’re talking about the two Lexington, Kentucky-based bands, what’s produced in the merger is a surprising, pastoral EP entitled Taxidermy. Englishman, composed of The [...]

Muse prepares for <i>The Resistance</i> with ARG

Muse prepares for The Resistance with ARG

By on July 14th, 2009

The lads of Muse have already filled us in on the name (The Resistance), release date (September 15, 2009), and tracklist (see below) of their upcoming album. But today, they announce the launch of a new ARG (alternate reality game) to coincide with the hype train leading up to September. Head on over to ununitedeurasia.muse.mu [...]

Watch: Lily Allen – “22″

Watch: Lily Allen – “22″

By on July 14th, 2009

Lily Allen has held strong for her It’s Not Me, It’s You single choices, deciding on “22″ for the fourth release. The preceding songs (“The Fear”, “Not Fair” & “Fuck You”) all share the same bubble pop exterior coupled with caustic, witty lyrics. Allen has a superb ability to charm, whilst at the same time bad [...]

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band keep the <i>Dream</i> going into the fall

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band keep the Dream going into the fall

By on July 14th, 2009

The Boss announces new 25-date North American leg.

Check Out: Peter Bjorn & John – “It Don’t Move Me” (Weird Tapes Remix) (CoS Premiere)

Check Out: Peter Bjorn & John – “It Don’t Move Me” (Weird Tapes Remix) (CoS Premiere)

By on July 14th, 2009

You won’t find this baby anywhere but here — at least right now.

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