June 2010 – Page 3

New songs and album details from Clean Equations

After receiving some amusing comments on my last Clean Equations post from their dedicated fan base, I’m excited to announce more CE news, in the hopes that we’ll get another round of comedic commentary. (Honestly, though, take a look – I have no idea what they were talking about. I get lost when it comes… Continue reading New songs and album details from Clean Equations

Siren Festival adds Ponytail, Holy Fuck, DOM, Apache Beat to lineup

The tenth annual Siren Music Festival at Coney Island already has a pretty stellar lineup: Matt and Kim, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Harlem, Surfer Blood, Cymbals Eat Guitars, etc. But it just got a little more stellar with the inclusion of Baltimore fun group Ponytail, electronic instrumentalists Holy Fuck, lo-fi… Continue reading Siren Festival adds Ponytail, Holy Fuck, DOM, Apache Beat to lineup

The Smurfs teaser trailer because the art of film is ALIVE, you guys

I know it’s popular to be all “I hate Hollywood for taking my favorite childhood tv shows/cartoons/video games/board games/bubble gum mascots and turning them into dumb new movies,” but since The Smurfs was never a great part of my childhood, I feel unbiased in my look at this new teaser for the upcoming (in 3D!!)… Continue reading The Smurfs teaser trailer because the art of film is ALIVE, you guys

Matt and Kim announce North American tour dates

This duo is not one to be missed. Matt and Kim are innovative, artsty (as we saw last year with their strip-naked-in-NYC video), and just loads of fun on stage. Their blend of electro hooks and art pop has found them a dedicated and growing following. Matt & Kim – “Daylight” [MP3] (from Grand) Matt &… Continue reading Matt and Kim announce North American tour dates

iTunes Mixery

Whoa, was my last Mixery really in March?? I’m so sorry. Hopefully this one will be plenty special. For those who don’t know, this is the twelfth (lfth at the end of a word seems really weird) iTunes Mixery. Here’s how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

[MP3] Magic Kids: “Summer”

Here’s a great new track from Memphis’ Magic Kids. Production quality and writing evoke a musical era when Phil Spector was king and records were all about studio work. “Summer” will be on the band’s new album, Memphis. I like these bands focusing heavily on writing quality, beautiful songs that reach back to the great… Continue reading [MP3] Magic Kids: “Summer”

[MP3] Mesita: “Your Free Spirit”

Our Colorado (well, ex-Colorado) friend James Cooley, aka Mesita, is back, this time providing his latest song, “Your Free Spirit”, from an album he’s currently recording in Seattle (probably due out by the end of the Summer). “Your Free Spirit” is an appropriate title, with an unrestrained, breezy atmosphere. The song mixes experimental, psychedelic electronica… Continue reading [MP3] Mesita: “Your Free Spirit”

The Gaslight Anthem impresses, but doesn’t amaze, on American Slang

After the release of The ’59 Sound a few years ago, The Gaslight Anthem unexpectedly jumped up the ranks of indie stardom. Suddenly, their New Jersey, Springsteen-inspired rock was the subject of as many conversations as The Hold Steady. So, then, the follow-up. American Slang is not as good as the band’s previous effort, but… Continue reading The Gaslight Anthem impresses, but doesn’t amaze, on American Slang

[MP3] Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: “Come Undone”

Isobel Campbell, formerly of Belle and Sebastian, is teaming up yet again with Mark Lanegan for her newest album Hawk, which will be released August 24 on Vanguard Records. Produced by Campbell herself, the record takes a turn for the dark and haunted. Lanegan sings on eight of the 13 tracks and Willy Mason helps… Continue reading [MP3] Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: “Come Undone”