British Sea Power revealed the first look at their new album today with “Come Wander With Me.” Oh, btw, by “album” I actually mean a soundtrack to a 1934 documentary about an Irish fishing community called Man of Aran. Sure, ok. The song is actually really cool and creepy, yet uplifting? Yet kind of really sad at… Continue reading New British Sea Power: “Come Wander With Me” [MP3]
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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
I really hope you didn’t put any faith into that creepy old guy from the internet. Because he harasses people now (lame). Sexually (GROSS). However, I do hope you love seeing naked wizards get what they deserve, because this was the week for you!! Oh, and Oklahoma is stupid. McCarthyism is SO 1950. Monday Sonic… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
The best new music of the week
Man, the end of a semester = tough time no time for a music blogger. And what a week to be busy! Folks from Ra Ra Riot and Vampire Weekend teamed up, Camera Obscura and Super Furry Animals released the new “best albums of 2009,” The Flaming Lips had didn’t have have the official rock… Continue reading The best new music of the week
Annie Lennox is officially crazy. Crazier??
Annie Lennox, of The Eurythmics, made a video promoting her show in Hong Kong. In rainbow pajamas. With Mickey Mouse ears. As some sort of fake newscast. Because that’s what crazy people do. Or people that don’t understand what crazy is and are easily talked into doing them. I’m SO hoping the latter. Bonus MP3!! … Continue reading Annie Lennox is officially crazy. Crazier??
New Sufjan Stevens: “Sofia’s Song” [MP3]
Sufjan just wrote a new song! And it’s about Sofia Coppola!! Wait, what? Whatever, he can do what he wants. I’m not gonna gush about it. Here it is. Sufjan Stevens – “Sofia’s Song” [MP3]
New Sonic Youth: “Sacred Trickster” [MP3]
Matador Records debuted Sonic Youth’s first single off their upcoming album, The Eternal, and it’s solid Youth. The name “Sacred Tricktser” sounds uncomfortably close to The Offspring’s “Original Prankster,” but it’s all good, I ain’t gonna blame the band! The Eternal is out June 8 (Europe) and June 9 (North America) on Matador. Sonic Youth —… Continue reading New Sonic Youth: “Sacred Trickster” [MP3]
More absurd, useful inventions: The Drop Stop
The Drop Stop is my new favorite invention I will never buy. It stops you from dropping things into that little crevice between your car seat and that middle section. Everybody should go out and buy this now because what else would you spend your unemployment checks on? Crippling bill payments? Pssh! It’s The Drop… Continue reading More absurd, useful inventions: The Drop Stop
New Black Moth Super Rainbow: “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise”
This song is great. From Black Moth Super Rainbow’s upcoming LP, Eating Us, is “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise.” The song is like Röyksopp’s “Happy Up Here” but less dancey and more subdued. Like if Röyksopp went heavy on the downers when they wrote it (yikes). Regardless, it’s great. Eating Us is out… Continue reading New Black Moth Super Rainbow: “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise”
New Deerhunter: “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” [MP3]
Deerhunter just put out the title track of their upcoming EP, Rainwater Cassette Exchange, whatever that means. Like a lot of bands this year, Deerhunter seems to be taking to a more artsy, subdued, ethereal sound. I know this EP will be at the top of my to buy list. Rainwater Cassette Exchange is out May 18… Continue reading New Deerhunter: “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” [MP3]
Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour
Montreal quartet Winter Gloves just released a sweet cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and are totally touring Canada and some of the stupid U.S. Big news for you Canadian music aficionados (you exist, don’t worry) bad news for those of you who think red and white run without blue. Winter Gloves – “Smells Like Teen… Continue reading Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour