Stirring, raw piano rendition of the mega-popular song. Marina’s having a hard time doing much wrong in my book (plus her book – nice publicity stunt). Do I need to write more here? Does it matter? Will you read my writing? How much can I describe a song, much less a cover, without getting over-the-top?… Continue reading [MP3 + Video] Marina and the Diamonds covers 3OH3! and Katy Perry’s “Starstrukk”
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Magic Man
Oh how excited I am to present this duo to you. I know, you may be thinking, “Lee, you’re a Celtics fan, how can you possibly be behind anything magic related after last night’s beatdown??” Well, I considered that. But then I considered the possibility of pulling off the greatest jinx of all time! Having… Continue reading Magic Man
[MP3] Kathryn Calder: “Slip Away”
Kathryn Calder has made a name for herself as the keyboardist for super amazing group The New Pornographers, but now is branching out with a new solo career. Calder’s debut album, Are You My Mother?, will feature Neko Case, other members of The New Pornographers and members of Ladyhawk and Frog Eyes. The album’s first… Continue reading [MP3] Kathryn Calder: “Slip Away”
Beach Fossils’ eponymous debut takes it easy this summer. Shouldn’t you?
It’s summer time again, and just like last year the indie music world has taken a turn toward the chill. Although we’ve been hearing from Beach Fossils for a while now, we’re just now introduced to the Brooklyn band’s attempt at a full-length album. The eponymous record is pretty much everything one might expect having… Continue reading Beach Fossils’ eponymous debut takes it easy this summer. Shouldn’t you?
[MP3] Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: “Sink/Let It Sway”
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, from Springfield, Missouri, and a favorite of mine for several years now, released the first single, “Sink/Let It Sway”, off their forthcoming album, Let It Sway. Let It Sway, the band’s third full length, is due August 17 via Polyvinyl (pre-order), and if the title track is any indication,… Continue reading [MP3] Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: “Sink/Let It Sway”
The Gentle Guest
It’s been a while since I’ve given you guys some rocking alt-folk/americana, hasn’t it? Well let’s change that with The Gentle Guest, five (sometimes as many as ten) talented fellas out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Frontman Eric Rykal brings his raspy vocals to a burst of horns and stampeding percussion (among other conspicuous instruments, including… Continue reading The Gentle Guest
Mogwai to release new CD/DVD in August
Well, this is nice. Scottish post-rock juggernauts Mogwai are set to release a new live CD/DVD on August 20. DVD’s titled Burning, and the CD is Special Moves. The recorded shows in question are from the band’s three-night residency this past April at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, N.Y. and were co-recorded by… Continue reading Mogwai to release new CD/DVD in August
The Black Keys offer more solid blues rock on Brothers
I’ve always considered The Black Keys to be one of the most solid bands around. The band has released six studio albums in the past eight years, none of which are bad or even lacking very much. Since their humble garage/blues-rock beginnings, the band has gone through minor, yet noticeable phases. Rubber Factory was their harder,… Continue reading The Black Keys offer more solid blues rock on Brothers
[MP3] Toro Y Moi: “Leave Everywhere”
New Toro Y Moi. Explanation not necessary. Toro Y Moi – “Leave Everywhere” [MP3]
Marching Band’s Pop Cycle is more reserved than Spark Large
I don’t usually mention previous albums in the title of album reviews; I like to wait until the review to touch on context and from where the current album stems. However, Marching Band’s Spark Large, released in 2008, was a diamond in the rough for me – I hadn’t heard a thing about them before… Continue reading Marching Band’s Pop Cycle is more reserved than Spark Large