You may remember a few weeks back I interviewed KR friends Exit Clov in anticipation of their East Coast tour and some of their rockin’ new music. They performed at Brooklyn’s Public Assembly with a relatively unknown group called Milly Beau (recently signed to Greenhouse Records). (I came in to the concert thinking Milly Beau… Continue reading R.I.S.E: “Rising Independent Singer Songwriter and Spoken Word Evening” feat. Milly Beau’s MaryBeth Doran
Month: April 2009
Brett Randell: UMD’s own rising singer/songwriter
A local talent to present today, this time ultra local – coming straight from the University of Maryland itself. A mere college senior, Brett Randell displays advanced musical ability on his recently released full-length album. After a six year hiatus from music, Randell decided to re-enter the ever burgeoning scene after receiving a new guitar… Continue reading Brett Randell: UMD’s own rising singer/songwriter
More absurd, useful inventions: The Drop Stop
The Drop Stop is my new favorite invention I will never buy. It stops you from dropping things into that little crevice between your car seat and that middle section. Everybody should go out and buy this now because what else would you spend your unemployment checks on? Crippling bill payments? Pssh! It’s The Drop… Continue reading More absurd, useful inventions: The Drop Stop
New Black Moth Super Rainbow: “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise”
This song is great. From Black Moth Super Rainbow’s upcoming LP, Eating Us, is “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise.” The song is like Röyksopp’s “Happy Up Here” but less dancey and more subdued. Like if Röyksopp went heavy on the downers when they wrote it (yikes). Regardless, it’s great. Eating Us is out… Continue reading New Black Moth Super Rainbow: “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise”
New Deerhunter: “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” [MP3]
Deerhunter just put out the title track of their upcoming EP, Rainwater Cassette Exchange, whatever that means. Like a lot of bands this year, Deerhunter seems to be taking to a more artsy, subdued, ethereal sound. I know this EP will be at the top of my to buy list. Rainwater Cassette Exchange is out May 18… Continue reading New Deerhunter: “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” [MP3]
Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour
Montreal quartet Winter Gloves just released a sweet cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and are totally touring Canada and some of the stupid U.S. Big news for you Canadian music aficionados (you exist, don’t worry) bad news for those of you who think red and white run without blue. Winter Gloves – “Smells Like Teen… Continue reading Winter Gloves cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” announce tour
Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
This is intended as a fun post, something a little different around here which stemmed from my thoughts yesterday as I passed yet another Pinkberry and knew to look across the street to find a Red Mango. For those unfamiliar with the terminology here, Pinkberry and Red Mango are both frozen yogurt places – as… Continue reading Pinkberry vs. Red Mango. Band vs. Band. Which would you rather?
The super lame 2009 Webby Awards
The nominees for the 2009 Webby Awards are out, you guys! And they’re SO mostly irrelevant. They don’t have a music blog category (lame) but I’m sure KR would have topped that list (lie)! Their music website award is between 8tracks (guh?), Moshcam (actually kind of cool), Nonesuch Records (record label?), NPR Music (umm NPR)… Continue reading The super lame 2009 Webby Awards
Phoenix announce U.S./Canada tour
Phoenix is coming to the U.S.! Oh and a couple dates in Canada. They’ll be touring on their upcoming album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, and I’m sure playing all your old faves too. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix comes out May 25 and will probably be all the rage. 6.12 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo 6.13 Chicago, IL – Park… Continue reading Phoenix announce U.S./Canada tour
New Breeders: “Fate To Fatal”
Influential nineties powerhouse The Breeders have finally returned to the scene with a self-released EP, Fate To Fatal. You want a taste, you say? Sure! Enjoy! The EP comes out April 21. The Breeders – “Fate To Fatal” [MP3]