Save September is the solo singer/songwriter project from Crissi Cochrane, a Halifax, Nova Scotia native. If it seems we’ve been featuring more and more Canadians on this blog, well, it’s because we have – their music is stellar (stars), and so much of it is unknown (the two minute miracles.) Cochrane is no exception. With… Continue reading Save September (Crissi Cochrane)
Month: April 2009
New British Sea Power: “Come Wander With Me” [MP3]
British Sea Power revealed the first look at their new album today with “Come Wander With Me.” Oh, btw, by “album” I actually mean a soundtrack to a 1934 documentary about an Irish fishing community called Man of Aran. Sure, ok. The song is actually really cool and creepy, yet uplifting? Yet kind of really sad at… Continue reading New British Sea Power: “Come Wander With Me” [MP3]
Rare Alvin Band songs [mp3]
Thank the Alvin Band for bringing us the type of “Hyphy-Turntablism-Ghettotech” that we need in order to survive and thank The Wombat for letting me in on these rare tracks by the Alvin Band. Alvin Band – “Glowing Tree” [MP3] Alvin Band – “Mystery Alladin” [MP3]
The JeanMarie
A five-piece from Miami who have supported acts such as The Noisettes, Bloc Party and Tokyo Police Club, The JeanMarie bring us a plethora of different sounds throughout their recently released (…well, January) album, Annie Jump Cannon. You know, I realized it’s kind of odd that I’m liking this album from Jordan Davidson (vocals/guitar), Curtis… Continue reading The JeanMarie
The New Retro is a powerful band.
Over the weekend I went to go see a band called The New Retro perform at Club Heaven and Hell in Adams Morgan. I really didn’t go in with any expectations…I just wanted to see a really tight performance. Luckily for me, that is exactly what I got. For those of you that do not… Continue reading The New Retro is a powerful band.
Still Flyin’
Still Flyin’ actually just took off for me – another band I hadn’t previously known that has me excited. Their debut album, Never Gonna Touch The Ground, dropped April 7 on Ernest Jenning Record Co. Still Flyin’ mixes catchy 70’s-ish pop rock with newish boy girl filled out harmonies and fun, expansive songs. I should… Continue reading Still Flyin’
‘Dark Was The Night’ at Radio City Music Hall
Why does it seem like only now, with just a week before the show, is promotion occuring for Dark Was The Night at Radio City Music Hall? I’ve seen advertisements (posters/flyers) all over downtown, yet I hadn’t seen anything less than a week ago. Can someone tell me what’s up? In case you haven’t heard,… Continue reading ‘Dark Was The Night’ at Radio City Music Hall
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
I really hope you didn’t put any faith into that creepy old guy from the internet. Because he harasses people now (lame). Sexually (GROSS). However, I do hope you love seeing naked wizards get what they deserve, because this was the week for you!! Oh, and Oklahoma is stupid. McCarthyism is SO 1950. Monday Sonic… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
I hope you’re not reading this
I’m sure every person on the East Coast has twittered, changed their facebook status, and blogged about this crazy (in a good way) heat, but if you are reading this post, you shouldn’t be (and I shouldn’t be writing it, wtf?) Unless it’s to get some music for your iPod to be outside in the… Continue reading I hope you’re not reading this
The best new music of the week
Man, the end of a semester = tough time no time for a music blogger. And what a week to be busy! Folks from Ra Ra Riot and Vampire Weekend teamed up, Camera Obscura and Super Furry Animals released the new “best albums of 2009,” The Flaming Lips had didn’t have have the official rock… Continue reading The best new music of the week