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
Category: MP3
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
New Sufjan Stevens: “Sofia’s Song” [MP3]
Sufjan just wrote a new song! And it’s about Sofia Coppola!! Wait, what? Whatever, he can do what he wants. I’m not gonna gush about it. Here it is. Sufjan Stevens – “Sofia’s Song” [MP3]
The Sizzling Sarah Tracey
Funny stuff happens on facebook. You stalk people, you tell everyone who doesn’t care about what you’re doing, and sometimes you even find new music! While perusing (nothing more, I swear) the profile of a friend last week (thanks Lauren!) I found a comment on her wall from someone named Sarah Tracey, mentioning her first… Continue reading The Sizzling Sarah Tracey
Staples plays good music?
I just heard Greg Laswell‘s “How The Day Sounds” playing on the overhead at Staples. Huh? Is good music actually starting to proliferate across all industries these days?? I’m actually not so surprised in all honesty. Either way, good for Laswell; He plays accesible, warm piano pop with soothing vocals. Three Flights from Alto Nido… Continue reading Staples plays good music?
Review: Great Northern – Remind Me Where The Light Is
Great Northern‘s Remind Me Where The Light Is is set to hit stores Tuesday (April 28) and I couldn’t think of a better record for you to spend your money on. The California duo of Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler go grand and heavily produced (that west-coast feel) on their sophomore effort – and you… Continue reading Review: Great Northern – Remind Me Where The Light Is
Suckers: It Gets Your Body Movin’ [MP3]
From Suckers, a group I’ve never heard of before, comes a delicious free download, “It Gets Your Body Movin’” off their recently released Suckers EP (April 14). You can purchase it on Amie Street for a grand total of $1.66 (until it inevitably goes up.) This one gets me all excited and stuff – in… Continue reading Suckers: It Gets Your Body Movin’ [MP3]
New Sonic Youth: “Sacred Trickster” [MP3]
Matador Records debuted Sonic Youth’s first single off their upcoming album, The Eternal, and it’s solid Youth. The name “Sacred Tricktser” sounds uncomfortably close to The Offspring’s “Original Prankster,” but it’s all good, I ain’t gonna blame the band! The Eternal is out June 8 (Europe) and June 9 (North America) on Matador. Sonic Youth —… Continue reading New Sonic Youth: “Sacred Trickster” [MP3]
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