New Fol Chen video full of ocean whimsy

Fol Chen just released the video for “No Wedding Cake” and it’s a little odd. It has something to do with crabs and whales and mythical creatures?? And watch for the creepy owl. I get a little Stephen King vibe from it. “No Wedding Cake” will appear on the band’s next album, Part I: John Shade,… Continue reading New Fol Chen video full of ocean whimsy

Kings of Leon playing at Madison Square Garden

Coming at you live from New York, the first concert post of my new “local” area! Kings of Leon, who made for themselves a memorable 2008, will be playing (with The Whigs) at Madison Square Garden on Jan 29th. I’ll take a guess and say this is probably the biggest venue they have ever played,… Continue reading Kings of Leon playing at Madison Square Garden

New Of Montreal video: “An Eluardian Instance”

It’s a few days old now, but I can’t get over how much I love the new Of Montreal video for “An Eluardian Instance.” I watch it and sigh, wishing I could live my life full of beaches, kites and ridiculous sunglasses. If you don’t have the song yet, go out and buy their latest… Continue reading New Of Montreal video: “An Eluardian Instance”

Weezer remixes “Pork and Beans” video and YouTube implodes

Because Weezer didn’t include enough YouTube memes in their first video for “Pork and Beans” they decided to “remix” it and throw in about a million more. Too much. WAY too much. I don’t get a lot of these, and I don’t really want to. I think the YouTube viral video era is coming to… Continue reading Weezer remixes “Pork and Beans” video and YouTube implodes

Mono releases new album!

To be very honest, my favorite band changes about every day. Sometimes twice a day. So when I say that Mono is my favorite band, understand that I mean until tomorrow. Ok. That being said, my favorite band is releasing their fifth album “Hymn to the Immortal Wind” soon. For those that are not familiar,… Continue reading Mono releases new album!

Peter Bjorn and John release details on new album, “Living Thing”

PB&J just released the details for their new album, Living Thing, as well as the tracklist. Wichita has apparently given the record a listen, and says it’s a HUGE “fuck you” to their previous pop album (sorry guys, no more “Young Folks”). Apparently the band is actually crazy experimental, and has only pretended to be a… Continue reading Peter Bjorn and John release details on new album, “Living Thing”

New Alela Diane video: “White As Diamonds”

Folksy artist Alela Diane released “White As Diamonds,” the single from her forthcoming album, To Be Still (out Feb. 17 on Rough Trade), last month, and now we have a great visual to go along with the beautiful song. The video is all cool and touching and deep and stuff. (BTW, I totally called the whole… Continue reading New Alela Diane video: “White As Diamonds”

Early Release of Coconut Records’ New Album, Davy!

We received exciting news from the folks over at Amie Street. They just announced the early release of the new Coconut Records album, Davy, a week before its broader release! Check it out, and go get yourself a copy. Here’s the press release from Amie Street: “New York, NY, January 13, 2009 – AmieStreet.com announced… Continue reading Early Release of Coconut Records’ New Album, Davy!

Plastic Reverie is all kinds of talented

Up in Boston is a dark quartet, Plastic Reverie, who you know what, just makes good music. They play a genre I don’t typically go for, but what does it for me here is the quality and the musicianship. The lineup is pretty typical rock fare: drums, guitar, keys. A mandolin and synthesizer are thrown… Continue reading Plastic Reverie is all kinds of talented