ZOMG sound the alarm (the indie music alarm, not the real one)!! Middle Cyclone by proclaimed “indie” artist Neko Case just debuted at #3 on the prestigious Billboard Top 200 chart! Those spots are usually reserved for the likes of “Kanye West” and “Now That’s What I Call Music!” I guess this means that Neko Case… Continue reading Neko Case debuts at #3 on Billboard Top 200
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Sufjan’s Illinoise gets remixed like whoa (Outkast, Aesop Rock, more!)
Awesome news from Paste: Montreal-based producer Tor is gunning for the King of Unlikely Samples title with his new, free mixtape, Illinoize, which mixes Sufjan Stevens with Outkast, Brother Ali, Aesop Rock and Big Daddy Kane, amongst others. Turns out, the pairings complement each other nicely. The penny whistles from “Dumb I Sound” layered on… Continue reading Sufjan’s Illinoise gets remixed like whoa (Outkast, Aesop Rock, more!)
“Florida Woman Calls 911 After McDonald’s Runs Out of McNuggets”
A headline today from Fox News. This is not a joke. See for yourself. (Hat tip to Knox Road friend Ashley) P.S. I promise we will get back to music next post!
Grizzly Bear 2009 tour dates
Fresh off, um, the leak (which you should not download, for everyone’s sake) of their latest album, Veckatimest, Grizzly Bear announced fresh concerts across North America. The new album is getting all kinds of love and might give Animal Collective a run for their money for Knox Road’s ongoing Best Album of 2009 award. Dates below!… Continue reading Grizzly Bear 2009 tour dates
Yeah Yeah Yeahs make weird It’s Blitz ads and move up release
I’m sure Yeah Yeah Yeahs had an awesome plan for releasing their latest album, It’s Blitz, but since it leaked that plan is over. The band condemned the early leaks on their blog, and moved up the release date to March 9. From the blog: “YYYs have been brimming with nervous excitement in anticipation of… Continue reading Yeah Yeah Yeahs make weird It’s Blitz ads and move up release
Doves announce North American tour
After teasing us North Americans with UK tour dates, Doves have finally announced a set of U.S. and Canadian shows. The band is preparing the release of their latest album, Kingdom of Rust, and there will probably be loads of cuts from it played live. Oh hey look! They’re coming to the 9:30 Club in… Continue reading Doves announce North American tour
No Doubt giving free download of entire catalogue to concertgoers
I guess to say “thanks” or to just lure people to their upcoming tour (which, to be fair, I DID say was unappealing), No Doubt is giving away a free download of the entire catalogue. That means every album from 1992’s No Doubt to 2003’s compilation The Singles. Of course, I would assume that most… Continue reading No Doubt giving free download of entire catalogue to concertgoers
New Green Day: “21st Century Breakdown”
Because I already made fun of their new album cover for 21st Century Breakdown, and reminisced about the time they made good new music as a different band, here’s the title track, “21st Century Breakdown,” from the new album, which is just awful. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTSF0PFG3vU] You can hear them try to be all “piano ballad” and… Continue reading New Green Day: “21st Century Breakdown”
Dayliner releases March MP3, “Lucy”!
Knox Road friend Dayliner has a new song, “Lucy”, up on their website, continuing their trend of releasing free monthly mp3’s for at least another couple of years. You should check out their myspace (especially their “about” section : )), go to their website for downloads of more songs. Dayliner – “Lucy” [MP3] Lucy starts… Continue reading Dayliner releases March MP3, “Lucy”!
Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21
Press Release from Big Hassle Media: CHAIRLIFT TO RELEASE COLUMBIA RECORDS DEBUT DOES YOU INSPIRE YOU ON APRIL 21st 2008 proved to be a whirlwind of a year for Brooklyn’s dream-pop trio Chairlift, culminating with the band’s recent signing to Columbia Records. Chairlift plans to release their Columbia Records debut, Does You Inspire You, through their new… Continue reading Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21