I’m so glad phone companies are finally pretty hip to new music. Sprint’s new ad for their Palm Pre features LA band Io Echo and a lot of fancy features my phone doesn’t have. Because you might be all “what’s that music in the ad? It’s so hip and relevant!” I’ll give you a hand.… Continue reading Sprint Pre commercial: Io Echo
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This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody
Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying tickets, others… Continue reading This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody
Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks
I first heard Love is All by accident, honestly, when they were opening for Of Montreal. I remember a very excitable saxophonist, a shrill female vocalist with a drumstick and a cowbell, and just a very fun and energetic show overall. In retrospect, they were the perfect warm up for the insanity Of Montreal brought… Continue reading Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks
iTunes Mixery
Okay, okay! I give in! Since several of you (ahem, Ashley) have been asking for another iTunes mixery, here you go. It’s true – I haven’t done one in a while and I apologize. But there’s so much great new music to keep up with, so forgive me. For those who don’t know, this is… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
[KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!
Well, aren’t we just the luckiest people ever? Those Scarlet Ending fiends, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy (and crew), are up to their old tricks again. Let’s take you back in time to the middle of March to put this in context a bit… Ahhhhh! As promised, Kaleena Goldsworthy of The Scarlet Ending has sent Knox… Continue reading [KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!
We The They beam vivacity
Despite a name that conjures…actually, I’m not sure what We The They conjures. And I don’t really care. I’m sure it’s something connotative or humorous, but even if it was something ridiculously emotorical (made up word -> reeking of emo metaphors) and cheesy, I wouldn’t care. Because their music puts a smile on my face,… Continue reading We The They beam vivacity
Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
While you read this, listen to the MP3s I’ve posted below. Now, as you soak up Caroline Reese‘s gorgeous voice and acoustic guitar, ask yourself this: “Self, how crazy it would be if Caroline was just 18 years old?” Well, I’m sure you know where this is going. Everything about Caroline’s music suggests a maturity… Continue reading Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
[Video] Ear Pwr: “Future Eyes”
There have been a lot of videos lately that show extraordinary artistic presence and some that, despite being a giant creepfest, attempt to do something really different. Ear Pwr’s new video for “Future Eyes” is neither of these things, and that’s precisely why I like it. It’s just two kids and their friends having fun… Continue reading [Video] Ear Pwr: “Future Eyes”
[MP3] Fiery Furnaces: “The End Is Near”
Brother/sister weirdos The Fiery Furnaces are at it again, with a new album, I’m Going Away, due out July 21 on Thrill Jockey. The LP’s first single, “The End Is Near” is compact, straightforward and not completely bizarre. This is different for the band. It’s good though, I enjoy their calmer side. But here’s to hoping their freak… Continue reading [MP3] Fiery Furnaces: “The End Is Near”
Illinois’ Adventures are complete
Emo cover art, much? After their critcally acclaimed What The Hell Do I Know, which dropped in ’07, the Illinois boys (from Pennsylvania…duh) are back with The Adventures of Kid Catasrophe, finally released in full yesterday (June 9). They’ve been teasing/pleasing us with a chapter (video and EP release) of Kid Catasrophe since November, but… Continue reading Illinois’ Adventures are complete