How can one begin talking about Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest? Highly anticipated, already critically revered, the album’s reputation almost speaks for itself. Coming off their first two acclaimed recordings, Horn of Plenty and Yellow House, expectations were high for Brooklyn’s own experimental/alt folk/indie darlings. So did Veckatimest deliver? Well, lets see. True to indie album form,… Continue reading Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest is inspiring, imperfect, intriguing
Author: Jamie
Susan Boyle’s triumphant return
Just in time to celebrate America is Britain’s own rag-to-riches superstar Susan Boyle. After her ridiculously popular international debut, she returned to Britain’s Got Talent for the semi-final round. Because this show is some kind of competition. Who knew. She sings a song from Cats, because apparently Cats is HUGE in Britain. Why? Brits love… Continue reading Susan Boyle’s triumphant return
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Because you were enjoying a tan at Cannes with your bottle of Santana DVX (the stuff is really expensive actually) you probably missed what happened over here on Knox Road. It’s ok! I ain’t mad at ya! Just let me tell you allll about it. [Note: Above picture is not from Cannes, but it should… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Grizzly Bear’s video for “Two Weeks” is creepy…
The Best Song of 2009, “Two Weeks” by the unstoppable Grizzly Bear, finally got the video treatment and it’s really creepy… 🙁 I’m going to pretend this didn’t happen… Why is there light shooting out of their mouths? What’s with the sparks and fire? WHY DOES THAT ONE GUY BLINK SO STRANGELY?? I’m sure there’s… Continue reading Grizzly Bear’s video for “Two Weeks” is creepy…
Wearable towels? Umm… NO. Kthx.
The world is over. That’s it. It’s been a nice run, but we’ve come to an end. Because Snuggies/Slankets became the biggest thing ever, some geniuses thought it would be cool to make wearable towels. So that’s all she wrote. Any kind of reasonable mankind is done. All because of this: The best part? You… Continue reading Wearable towels? Umm… NO. Kthx.
Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
Portland’s own Nurses gives us this sweet adorable taste of their upcoming debut LP, Apple’s Acre, with the soft childlike “Caterpillar Playground” (sweet, apple, child, caterpillar, playground?? I sense a theme here). It’s a song you can really get into sink your teeth into. Yikes, ok, that one pun is enough. The song is great, there’s… Continue reading Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
Little Steven harshes on lack of rock ‘n’ roll spirit
Steven Van Zandt may have had a sweet ass role on The Sopranos and DJd the awesome Underground Garage show, but now he just sounds old and irrelevant. Because he’s bitter and wants things to be all 1974 again, Little Steven put up a rant, “A Crisis of Craft,” (originally given as a speech at… Continue reading Little Steven harshes on lack of rock ‘n’ roll spirit
Siren adds Japandroids, Spank Rock, others to lineup
The lineup for the much-anticipated free one-day, two-stage bonanza that is the Siren Music Festival is ever-growing and continuing to be awesome. Organizers just added four new bands to the lineup: Japandroids, Spank Rock, Future Of The Left and Bear Hands. I’m more excited as the day draws near. Expect more news as it comes.… Continue reading Siren adds Japandroids, Spank Rock, others to lineup
21st Century Breakdown is maybe the best awful album ever
I hesitated to review this album, but some things just need to happen. There are times in the lives of some musicians when they try to transcend their old sounds to recreate their images, usually to appeal to a wider audience (many call it “selling out.” I don’t). Bands like the Rolling Stones did it… Continue reading 21st Century Breakdown is maybe the best awful album ever
Tigers That Talked: “Black Heart Blue Eyes” [MP3]
There’s something about an obvious accent that makes a song much more endearing. One of my biggest pet peeves with the Rolling Stones is their lack of obvious accent (up for debate). This isn’t a problem for Leeds-based Tigers That Talked. Their latest single, “Black Heart Blue Eyes,” is out from their Black Heart Blue… Continue reading Tigers That Talked: “Black Heart Blue Eyes” [MP3]