Haven’t you always secretly wanted to join a band that’s strictly two acoustic guitars, basic percussion, harmonizing and shouting? Come on, I know you have. If Where The Wild Things Are taught me anything it’s that we’re all secretly crazy inside (right?). So THANK GOD Nice Purse is around to represent the wild child we… Continue reading Nice Purse are the acoustic wild children in us all
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[Off My Radar] Smith Westerns
[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.] Smith Westerns are… Continue reading [Off My Radar] Smith Westerns
Indian Wars release “If You Want Me” 7″
Vancouver, B.C.’s Indian Wars recently signed to Bachelor Records and promptly released a four-song 7″, If You Want Me, that can only be an omen of good things to come. The title track, the amazing gritty-ass anthem, “If You Want Me,” is old news, but “Just Can’t Get Along With You,” is new news and great… Continue reading Indian Wars release “If You Want Me” 7″
The Woodlands premiere video for “Can We Stay”
Portland couple/duo The Woodlands released their very excellent self-titled debut album earlier this year and now they’ve made a video for single “Can We Stay,” such a cute song! Very talented people here! If you like leaves and Portland and remodeling the insides of vans, you’ll love the video. And I’ll love you. Because those… Continue reading The Woodlands premiere video for “Can We Stay”
Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow
Delorean is great, nobody can deny that. Miike Snow is also great, but there are more than a few people willing to deny that (sorry guys). But the two together on tour? That’s a greatness that some people will deny, while others will not. Confused yet? It’s not like it’s math. Although I guess it… Continue reading Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow
[MP3] Harlem: “Friendly Ghost”
Matador has released a look at Harlem’s second LP, Hippies, in the form of a song about ghosts (??). “Friendly Ghost” is a fitting title as the song is certainly much more friendly than the stuff from their debut record, Free Drugs. I’ll be honest, one of the things I’ve always loved about Harlem is… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Friendly Ghost”
[MP3] Liars: “Scissor”
LiarsLiarsLiars!! One of my favorite bands in the whole world will be releasing their fifth full-length, Sisterworld, on March 9, but we have the first listen today! The song is called “Scissor” and it’s, um, well, explosive? It’s strange, to say the least, and it definitely defies any sort of expectations anyone might foolishly have about… Continue reading [MP3] Liars: “Scissor”
LOL @ AWFUL Grammy nominations
ZOMG, the 52nd annual Grammy Award nominees are out and they’re SO bad it’s actually funny. Unlike last year when they were so bad it was just all awkward glances and kicking nonchalantly at the ground. Nono, this time they’re really going for the ol’ We’re Old And Irrelevant Award. Case and point in the… Continue reading LOL @ AWFUL Grammy nominations
[MP3] Hot Chip: “One Life Stand”
Hot Chip is so exciting everybody! We all love them with all our hearts, right? I do. “[Like Hot Chip] right or pay the price!!” a surly camp counselor once said. Well there’s more of them to love now that their catalog of music has grown by one song! They’ve released “One Life Stand” off… Continue reading [MP3] Hot Chip: “One Life Stand”
[MP3] Ted Leo & The Pharmacists: “Even Heroes Have To Die”
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists are prepping a new album for 2010! Cool, right? Cool. The veteran indie rock group is calling the LP The Brutalist Bricks and Matador Records is calling it “one of those career-defining, ‘can you believe what you’re hearing?’ kinda records that makes most other activity the day you first play… Continue reading [MP3] Ted Leo & The Pharmacists: “Even Heroes Have To Die”