Chocolate Bobka and Pitchfork have been calling “Tendresse” by Bronx group Pigeons “one of the most slept on songs of 2009,” which is enough of a statement to warrant a listen, in my book. As it turns out, it is a pretty interesting song. As CB notes, and I happened to notice as well, it… Continue reading [MP3] Pigeons: “Tendresse”
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Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
You heard me right. Islands. Cera. Drugs. Video. Looks like our man, MC buys some shady pills to to tune of Islands’ “No You Don’t” and goes crazy with lights (!!) and trees (!!) and a guy (!!) who is everywhere (!!). It’s a video in the style of a 90s anti-drug film, which I… Continue reading Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
Magic Wands all about the wind and confetti in “Kiss Me Dead” video
We all love fake wind, fake driving and confetti, don’t we? With oversized tiger heads? And ferns? Good, I’m glad we’re all on the same page. So let me direct you, now to the new Magic Wands video for “Kiss Me Dead.” It was clearly shot in a basement on a low budget, and that’s… Continue reading Magic Wands all about the wind and confetti in “Kiss Me Dead” video
[Off My Radar] Real Estate
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] Their Wikipedia page… Continue reading [Off My Radar] Real Estate
[Off My Radar] The Drums
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] Haven’t you listened… Continue reading [Off My Radar] The Drums
[Off My Radar] Girls
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] I’ve been just… Continue reading [Off My Radar] Girls
Underwater Peoples releases free “Winter Review” compilation
Underwater Peoples gave probably the best Christmas gift of all: a winter compilation! The D.C.-based label’s Winter Review features all your favorites like Real Estate, Pill Wonder, Alex Bleeker, Ducktails, etc. AND it’s available as a free download over at Chocolate Bobka (for a limited time). Win! If your Christmas is a little bleak (I’m… Continue reading Underwater Peoples releases free “Winter Review” compilation
Knox Road’s Christmas Mix
So last year, I did a series called “12 Days of Christmas Music” and it was great! Very much a lot of fun! But this December was kind of hectic, very much a lot of busy. So I’m going to have to make you wait until next year for a comprehensive, 12-day tour de force… Continue reading Knox Road’s Christmas Mix
[Off My Radar] The Underwater Peoples Summertime Showcase
[Ed. Note: A lot of music comes out in a given year. I’m busy, ok? I don’t have all the time in the world to hear everything released and tell you about it. So I’ve decided to go back and visit all the great music that was, clearly, just off my radar.] This one is… Continue reading [Off My Radar] The Underwater Peoples Summertime Showcase
[MP3] Vampire Weekend: “White Sky”
MOREMOREMORE new Vampire Weekend?? Ok guys, let’s save it for the album release already. “White Sky” has been a staple in their live shows for a while, so I guess it’s not particularly “new” for those hip on VW’s every move. For the rest of us, it’s the latest leak from the band’s upcoming sophomore… Continue reading [MP3] Vampire Weekend: “White Sky”