It’s a good thing You Ain’t No Picasso has been keeping close tabs on Austin band Harlem, because I almost missed this one! The boys like doing covers and their latest attempt is “Sometimes,” originally released in 1965 by Paul Revere And The Raiders. Story goes, though, that Harlem never heard the original, just the… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Sometimes (Flamin’ Groovies cover)”
Author: Jamie
tUnE-YaRdS gets remixed!
Queen of DIY, tUnE-YaRdS, released her (awesome) debut album, BiRd-BrAiNs, earlier this year, but a deluxe version is now out on 4AD with some bonus remixes of her track, “Hatari.” What a gift! The song was remixed by Drunkenmonkey, Karn and The Small Is Beautiful, but I’ll give you the Drunkenmonkey version because it’s just… Continue reading tUnE-YaRdS gets remixed!
[MP3] Beach House: “Norway”
Beach House likes making dream pop. This is fact. They’re getting ready to release their third album, Teen Dream, in late January on Sub Pop. This is also fact. But is it true that they have released a VERY promising first single from said album that gives much more hope than we previously thought to the… Continue reading [MP3] Beach House: “Norway”
The Golden Filter make sweet, intimate video for “Thunderbird”
The Golden Filter released a gem back in September called “Thunderbird” that is just now getting the video treatment it SO deserved. It’s not adventurous or experimental or creepy (like some OTHER recent videos), but it’s sweet and intimate and, most importantly, it matches the soft nature of the song. The Thunderbird 12″ is out… Continue reading The Golden Filter make sweet, intimate video for “Thunderbird”
Hot Chip and The xx announce tour dates
Don’t get too excited, there isn’t a whole tour lined up or anything, but electronic dance heroes Hot Chip are teaming up with indie newcomers The xx for four shows across the U.S. and one in Canada. While not an immediately obvious pair, the two should make for an interesting show. Dark brooding minimalism in… Continue reading Hot Chip and The xx announce tour dates
Animal Collective takes music videos to art school with “In The Flowers”
Look, we all love Animal Collective, right? We also all love music videos that look like they were made in an art-school film class. So naturally, by math, we all love Animal Collective’s new video for “In The Flowers.” Which is lucky for them. Don’t blame me, I’m just the fact messenger. [youtube width=”540″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYEAflCO4Eo[/youtube]
[MP3] Atlas Sound: “Doctor” / “The Screens”
Atlas Sound’s Bradford Cox is all about giving out free music, and so it goes that he has released another “Virtual 7″” on his blog. What’s so great about this one, you ask? Doesn’t he do this shit ALL THE TIME? Yes, yes he does. But on this single, he gives us “Doctor,” a cover… Continue reading [MP3] Atlas Sound: “Doctor” / “The Screens”
Flaming Lips make NSFW artistic vision come true
Remember when I told you The Flaming Lips like to be experimental and “artistic” and what not? Well shortly after they recorded their latest album, Embryonic, front man Wayne Coyne had an idea for a music video he said would include lots of naked people, his trademark bubble and some birth metaphors. And today? Mission… Continue reading Flaming Lips make NSFW artistic vision come true
[MP3] Memory Tapes: “Graphics (Edit)” / “Easy Pert Mom”
Memory Tapes is offering up the single for “Graphics” for free! The Very Best! The band recently released the excellent LP, Seek Magic, and turned a lot of heads (or at the very least, mine). The single features a new, shorter version of “Graphics” along with b-side “Easy Pert Mom.” You can’t hate on a… Continue reading [MP3] Memory Tapes: “Graphics (Edit)” / “Easy Pert Mom”
[MP3] Squirrelhouse: “Apocalypso”
It’s been too long since we’ve heard from Squirrelhouse, am I right? Remember Squirrelhouse? The five-piece band from Tuscaloosa I talked about way back in February? Well they’re going to be releasing a new album in 2010 (their first, SPQR, is definitely worth a listen) and to get everybody psyched for it, they’ve released the first… Continue reading [MP3] Squirrelhouse: “Apocalypso”