Right on the heels of The Decemberists’ excellent take on Heart’s “Crazy on You” from a few days ago, we have an episode of Off The Beaten Tracks which finds Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchinson covering Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Song Against Sex.” The song certainly isn’t the same without its near-gratuitous distortion and trumpet parts,… Continue reading Today in unexpected covers: Frightened Rabbit takes on Neutral Milk Hotel
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Arctic Monkeys announce new album
Brit superstars Arctic Monkeys have announced the release date and tracklist for their to-be-named third LP. Coming strong off their first two efforts, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not and Favourite Worst Nightmare, the band is doing a big ol’ international festival tour to promote the new material. Now, we’ve heard a… Continue reading Arctic Monkeys announce new album
Holy yes, a new WHY? album in the fall
It looks like WHY? frontman Yoni Wolf has just done a very informative interview with Pitchfork regarding his band’s newest album. Of the many things to learn: The new record will be called Eskimo Snow, and will be released in the Fall. The record was recorded at the same time as 2007’s Alopecia, but has… Continue reading Holy yes, a new WHY? album in the fall
After Last Season opening June 5 in four theaters!
It’s almost here, you guys. After literally months of anticipation, the movie event of 2009, After Last Season, will open June 5 in exactly FOUR theaters. DAMN… They did a surprisingly good job spreading the theaters around the country, but it would be nice to have, you know, more than four. It might have to… Continue reading After Last Season opening June 5 in four theaters!
Weezer to make custom Snuggies: “Wuggies”
Apparently Rivers Cuomo and the boys of Weezer really like Snuggies. But unlike half the people that buy those horrible things, they don’t like them out of irony. In fact, the love goes so deep that they have announced their own line of the blankets with sleeves, called “Wuggies.” From Cuomo: “A Wuggie is basically… Continue reading Weezer to make custom Snuggies: “Wuggies”
Twitter: the TV series is coming. Board up your houses.
Well. I’ve stared at this cute kitten for about a minute now, and I don’t feel any better about the news I’m about to report. This is a problem. [Image via Critteristic] Only a few days ago, Jamie predicted the end of the world with the unveiling of the absurd Wearable Towel. However, I see… Continue reading Twitter: the TV series is coming. Board up your houses.
TMS Hearts Moz -> Rolling Stone hearts Exit Clov
As some of you may be well-aware, NYC based blog, ‘The Music Slut‘, has been honoring Morrissey’s 50th birthday with a compilation of 19 Morrissey covers from a variety of indie acts. Knox Road friends and favorites, Exit Clov, (check out our interview with them here!) were among those acts, and were specifically singled out… Continue reading TMS Hearts Moz -> Rolling Stone hearts Exit Clov
Sony’s PSP to become a music service?
From CNET: Sony has spoken with some of the major recording companies about providing music for the PlayStation Portable, music industry sources told CNET News. The sources said the talks are only preliminary and no deals have been struck. But apparently, Sony is considering offering music on the PlayStation Network, the company’s nascent multiplayer gaming… Continue reading Sony’s PSP to become a music service?
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