Archive for September, 2009

On Second Listen: Shad – The Old Prince

By on September 18th, 2009

The quest for glory goes on as Shad‘s second album The Old Prince, from 2007, was re-released through iTunes June 30th this year. For someone following this relatively unknown Canadian rapper since 2005′s debut When This Is Over, this comes as a relief. It’s better later than never that the aging prince of the royal [...]

mp3 Mixtape: Friday Mixtape LXXIII

By on September 18th, 2009

What a week, eh? Kanye, Pavement, Pavement, Pavement, Pavement, Vampire Weekend, and Beatlemania! The only thing that can cap off a week such as this would be our Friday Mixtape!

Rob Zombie unleashes “Hellbilly Deluxe 2″ tour

By on September 18th, 2009

“I’m bouncing off the walls like a mental patient,” Zombie says in a press release. “That tells me it’s time to take it to the stage and let the demons loose.

Album Review: Wildbirds & Peacedrums – The Snake

By on September 18th, 2009

★★★★½

This isn’t a gimmicky disc where you admire the lovely couple. This is the work of two master artists making fresh music out of the oldest tricks in the book.

Check Out: Julian Casablancas’ “11th Dimension”

By on September 18th, 2009

It’s like… 1982 again?

The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens plans micro tour

By on September 18th, 2009

First one in 33 years!

Mount Eerie embarks on extensive U.S. tour

By on September 18th, 2009

Since we really really really liked Mount Eerie’s most recent full-length, Wind’s Poem, it comes with great pleasure to report that Phil Elverum’s Washington based project will be spending quite a bit of time on the road in the coming weeks.

The Clash reunite too… well, kind of

By on September 18th, 2009

Mick Jones and Topper Headon team up (w/ Billy Bragg) for charity!

Weezer unveils Raditude tracklist

By on September 18th, 2009

MGMT/Lady Gaga mashup included as bonus track!

Regina Spektor goes Broadway

By on September 18th, 2009

It’s about time!