The Raveonettes are going to be releasing their new album, In and Out of Control, on October 6 on Vice, and they just LOVE leaking tracks. Which makes me just love them even more. To keep with the upbeat theme set by the previously leaked demos, “Last Dance” and “Boys Who Rape,” we now have… Continue reading [MP3] New Raveonettes: “Suicide”
I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that
In The Beatings’ press kit it says “Recommended if you like: Thermals, Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill.” While the band isn’t quite like any of those others, on first listen it’s clear they have a very familiar sound that you absolutely know. Is it overdone? Is it old hat? Is it stale? Yes, yes… Continue reading I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that
Little Red: Indie Doo Wop from Australia
This one comes as a recommendation from one of our Australian readers, Jeremy, and is definitely a bit of a different style than what you may be used to from us (half the fun of having a blog is writing about whatever the hell you want). And what better time to stray from the norm… Continue reading Little Red: Indie Doo Wop from Australia
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Having a few brews with Obama, were we?? We meaning you. Meaning that cop and professor. Meaning nobody really had beer with the President. Except them. Well whoever it was, they certainly weren’t reading Knox Road at the time. This one’s for you! Monday: Arran Arctic oozes passion. Not as gross as it sounds. Patton… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”
Our Akudama friends keep churning ’em out – they haven’t once flaked on the whole monthly free EP thing yet. Impressive stuff. Also, they’re starting to add more shows to their bill (Pianos in NYC Sept. 8, 15, and 22 + Boston’s Middle East Upstairs this Thursday, 8/6) and are gaining increasing popularity. Here’s to… Continue reading Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”
Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com
So there’s a new website that’s gaining some momentum called GimmeSound.com, and I’ve poked around and concluded that it’s pretty much awesome. The main idea is, according to the site: It’s real simple. Artists upload their music. Fans download it for free. We pay artists for every download out of ad revenue, with a percentage… Continue reading Awesome new website: GimmeSound.com
iTunes Mixery
Whew, almost missed getting one in for July. I know I haven’t done Mixeries every month, but I will *try* from now on. It’s fun for me and I hope it’s fun for you too. Per usual, an explanation: For those who don’t know, this is iTunes Mixery part cinco. Here’s how it goes: I… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
[MP3] DD/MM/YY: “Digital Haircut”
This is definitely a love it or hate it kind of song, but I’m on the like it side (??) of DD/MM/YY’s single, “Digital Haircut.” The track is off their third LP, Black Square, which is going to be re-released on Brooklyn’s Impose Records in September. Oooo and the album is split into two sides… Continue reading [MP3] DD/MM/YY: “Digital Haircut”
The Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer is here and sufficiently quirky
For those worried that Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation would curb his distinctive quirk, well, stop being worried because this trailer is pretty much drowning in it. That’s right – his Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer hit the internet today, and it has all the wit and Bill Murray you could ever ask for. However,… Continue reading The Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer is here and sufficiently quirky
The Worst Things: 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos
The title says it all – from August 6th to 9th of this year, the 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos will take place in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Below is the 14 minute infomercial made to promote all the great music Pauly Shore stand up that’s going to go down at the fest. And the video… Continue reading The Worst Things: 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos