A survey by Icelandic National Radio and Tonlist.is ranked Sigur Rós’ 1999 album (10 years ago this month), Ágætis byrjun, as the greatest Icelandic album of all time. To compile the list, the team talked to experts in the music press and industry and conducted a public poll. Sigur Rós’ 2008 album, Með suð í… Continue reading Sigur Rós’ Ágætis byrjun named best Icelandic album ever
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[MP3] New new Modest Mouse: “The Whale Song”
A couple days ago, I told you about Modest Mouse’s new 7″, Autumn Beds, which features new songs “Autumn Beds” and “The Whale Song.” Well you heard the former, so here’s the latter. The song is a rolling six-minute piece that we haven’t really seen from the band in a while, so here’s to beautifully excessive… Continue reading [MP3] New new Modest Mouse: “The Whale Song”
Sidechild far from wild child
Yet another Swede here on KR, Sidechild, the moniker for a guy named Pontus, comes to us in all his downtempo glory. If you’re looking to get your grind on, well, let’s just say it’s not happening with Sidechild in the background. Unless, of course, you listen to Elliott Smith to party. Yeah, not happening.… Continue reading Sidechild far from wild child
[MP3] The Go! Team remix Black Moth Super Rainbow
Brighton’s The Go! Team remixed “Twin Of Myself” from Black Moth Super Rainbow’s latest album and practically reinvented the thing. What used to be a dreamy, heavy, synth-laden piece is now a cutesy, danceable summer romp song. “Summer romp” in my mind equals May poles, open fields, sundresses, barefeet, picnics and drug induced frolicking, in… Continue reading [MP3] The Go! Team remix Black Moth Super Rainbow
Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Singer/songwriter, “Bleu“, has one of those voices that inspires, making the impossible seem all the more likely. Or maybe its the other way around, evoking sadness, as jealousy rides along while you listen to his high whimpered, precious falsetto. And then he brings it back down to actual human levels with a resounding lower tone.… Continue reading Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
[MP3] New Modest Mouse: “Autumn Beds”
Modest Mouse is gearing up to release another 7″, effectively teasing all of us by offering new songs without compiling a full album. The new one features “Autumn Beds” and another song called “Whale Song,” whatever that is. It’s due out in independent record stores June 20 because nothing is more indie. Modest Mouse –… Continue reading [MP3] New Modest Mouse: “Autumn Beds”
Sprint Pre commercial: Io Echo
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
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
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!