More concert info: Illinois and Yeasayer

Two more local concerts I think you should all be aware of. I know it’s a busy time of year, what between Thanksgiving and the new year, but if you have time try to check out one of these groups (especially Illinois on Tuesday if you didn’t get Vampire Weekend tickets). December 2: Illinois (fresh… Continue reading More concert info: Illinois and Yeasayer

Vampire Weekend Double Header at 9:30

Your favorite sweater-wearing yacht riders Vampire Weekend will be playing a double header at the 9:30 club tonight and tomorrow night. Want tickets? Too bad! They’ve been sold out for months! But what you CAN do is join the other poor people/slow-to-act-on things people in trying to buy extra tickets from people in line. I… Continue reading Vampire Weekend Double Header at 9:30

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Monday: Architecture in Helsinki brings “That Beep” to video Jonquil makes us yearn Coldplay (possibly, maybe, probably not…) calling it quits Tuesday: Murder’s “Applejuice” Video Be Titus Andronicus, and you win I Guess I’m Floating comes up with an awesome blog post Phantom Planet is done. Does anyone care? matt pond PA’s free ep! “The… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

“The Hives and Cyndi Lauper in a Christmas Duel”

We all know that as soon as all that Thanksgiving tryptophan wears off it’s time to get ready for the next big holiday season. So why not kick it off with a track from The Hives and Cyndi Lauper (huh??)! WARNING: Parents, get your kids out of the room before listening, it’s not what I… Continue reading “The Hives and Cyndi Lauper in a Christmas Duel”

My Brightest Diamond covers “Tainted Love”

New York’s My Brightest Diamond covered classic 80s hit “Tainted Love” for Guilt By Association, a compilation of indie bands doing covers. The mix was put together by New York label Engine Room Recordings, and will be released in February. Contributing artists include Matt Pond PA, Kaki King and, of course, My Brightest Diamond. Don’t you… Continue reading My Brightest Diamond covers “Tainted Love”

Hear You, Hear Me

Some songs I’ve been listening to a lot lately. Some new, some old, some hot, some cold. Cerys Matthews – “Streets of New York” (MP3) The Frames – “People Get Ready” (MP3) The Hold Steady – “Sequestered in Memphis” (MP3) Nada Surf – “I Like What You Say” (MP3) The New Frontiers – “Mirrors” (MP3)… Continue reading Hear You, Hear Me

Newsflash: Coldplay Quitting?

Looks like Chris Martin is hinting at a Coldplay break-up within two years. He says he’s too old. Considering he’s 31, that should make us all feel really good about life. But hey, Coldplay can go on without him…                …Or not.

New Architecture in Helsinki Video – “That Beep”

“That Beep” has been out for a while to stream on Architecture in Helsinki’s web site, but now it’s officially released and has a full-fledged music video! The video looks to be inspired by either Apocalypto, an Of Montreal show, or maybe both. The song is supposed to be a part of the Aussie band’s next… Continue reading New Architecture in Helsinki Video – “That Beep”