I won’t lie – I’ve been an Athlete fan for quite some time now. While inconsistencies have no doubt been a major problem for the British quartet, they still manage to capture my attention with several songs. “Tourist” and “Airport Disco”, in particular, always renew my faith in Athlete’s ability when they come up on… Continue reading [MP3] Athlete: “Don’t Hold Your Breath”…(and other relevant news)
Category: Concerts / Tour Dates
Go See: Liam Finn & Eliza Jane with Miracle Fortress
D.C., we got a grand one coming our way, and it is NOT sold out yet, so get your inner motors going and purchase a ticket to see Liam Finn & Eliza Jane perform November 3 at the Rock N Roll Hotel along with one of my favorites, Miracle Fortress (the project of Graham Van… Continue reading Go See: Liam Finn & Eliza Jane with Miracle Fortress
Hawksley Workman finally set to release debut 2000 album, For Him and the Girls, in the U.S.
And not only that, he’s also announced a few tour dates in the U.S. as well (his first ones here since 2006!) Americans rejoice! A rocking Canadian, Hawksley Workman has been one of those artists that’s only slightly punctured the surface for me, simply because I haven’t had the opportunity to listen to enough of… Continue reading Hawksley Workman finally set to release debut 2000 album, For Him and the Girls, in the U.S.
Knox Road Radio presents Boston’s Hands and Knees
Exciting news on the radio front! Apologies if you’ve already heard this from our Twitter or Facebook group already, but for those who haven’t, Boston’s Hands and Knees will be performing live on Knox Road Radio tomorrow! As usual, the show is from Noon to two (Eastern Time), and we expect Hands and Knees to… Continue reading Knox Road Radio presents Boston’s Hands and Knees
[Video] Sufjan plays awesome new song live
The artist: The incomparable Sufjan Stevens. The song: “Too Much Love” (according to the title of the video). It’s a 7-minute epic played by Sufjan at a show in Ithaca Wednesday that features brass, synth, guitar, piano and a whole lot of talent. The quality of the video is pretty outstanding for YouTube. And the… Continue reading [Video] Sufjan plays awesome new song live
Metric adds several U.S. tour dates
Canadian Indie Rockers Metric recently announced some new U.S. tour dates in support of their hit album Fantasies, and yippee, Maryland’s on the list! (Sadly, and surprisingly, NYC is not. Then again, it is Metric, who don’t work traditionally. Label? Yeah, right.) If you’re in D.C. you know Baltimore’s not that far, and Emily Haines… Continue reading Metric adds several U.S. tour dates
Good bands to play lame Hot Topic stores for Twilight promo
By now, everybody knows about the OMZGAWESOME soundtrack for the next Twilight movie that includes the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, Bon Iver, Radiohead, et al. But what you might NOT have known were plans to have said artists tour Hot Topic stores to promote the thing. The New York Times investigates: “Indie style… Continue reading Good bands to play lame Hot Topic stores for Twilight promo
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce tour dates
A lot of people give Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros an unfair rap. The 11-piece band drives around in a converted school bus and plays music like it’s 1969 all over again. It has all the cult-aspects of The Polyphonic Spree with a more folksy feel. Is that so wrong? I guess I can… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce tour dates
The Cave Singers and Lightning Dust coming to DC
Well lookee here, who said those northwest indie folk bands never trudge out to D.C.? We have a stellar lineup coming up next Monday (9/21) at the Black Cat with two of the hottest up and coming folksters in The Cave Singers and Lightning Dust. The show is not sold out (at the time of… Continue reading The Cave Singers and Lightning Dust coming to DC
[MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”
Along with a slew of tour dates, The Most Serene Republic have offered up a B-side from their latest album, the critically acclaimed …And The Ever Expanding Universe. The song, “Aveern,” is easily good enough for an album (as we so often say about B-sides in general), but its raw tendencies and jagged guitar probably… Continue reading [MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”