Yes yes, more shows, no time, no money. Here’s where you can find all sorts of hip kids jammin’ out this week in the D.C./Baltimore area. Tuesday: Edie Sedgwick D.C.’s own crazy weirdo Edie Sedgwick (who we first talked about way back when) is coming to Sonar in Baltimore to channel the spirit of the… Continue reading This Week in Concerts: Mates of State, Exit Clov, Ariel Pink, etc.
Tag: MP3
Matt Kanelos & The Smooth Maria
Some relaxing, yet fulfilling music to start your day off, that’s for sure. Matt Kanelos & The Smooth Maria (out of NYC) has a new album, Silent Show, out April 29 – which from what we’ve heard so far, displays a crisp instrumentative flair with piano as the backbone to the sound, filling out the… Continue reading Matt Kanelos & The Smooth Maria
An oldie but goodie
Yeah, it’s an old video (shout out to Ashley), so what? I’m left speechless watching. (“To Build A Home” = one of my favorite songs of all time. Way to pick up Patrick Watson for it, TCO.) Suitable for coming home on a weekend night. The Cinematic Orchestra – “To Build A Home” [MP3] (left… Continue reading An oldie but goodie
Röyksopp’s Junior makes me wish I could dance…
Because all the best electronica comes from Norway (??) it should be no surprise that Röyksopp’s latest album, Junior, is a tour de electronica, whatever that means, if it even makes sense. From the band’s Myspace: After spending the last year or so in the kitchen, we’re now ready to serve. The menu should provide a… Continue reading Röyksopp’s Junior makes me wish I could dance…
Santigold announces sweet North American tour
Poppin’ indie diva Santogold Santigold Santogold (the “o” is what I know) just announced a ballin’ new tour that will include dancers and a full band and probably like confetti and a t-shirt cannon and maybe even a t-shirt canon. I won’t bore you with details, I know you want… Santigold – “Lights Out” [MP3] Santigold… Continue reading Santigold announces sweet North American tour
April 4 Concert Notables: The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov
A more apt title for this post would be, lesser-known artists playing April 4 in NYC – because that week we got just about everyone coming to town. (Weird to use that phrase when speaking of New York City…) A couple recent favorites of mine, The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov, will be playing shows… Continue reading April 4 Concert Notables: The Damnwells and Gregory Alan Isakov
Seeland Offers New mp3
UK Space-Pop collaboration Seeland is releasing an mp3 of a song off their newest album “Tomorrow Today.” The song is called “Call The Incredible.” So If you are down with futuristic indie-pop, check this out. Seeland – “Call The Incredible” [MP3] (left click)
New Department of Eagles Video: “No One Does It Like You”
Is it just me, or are music videos really awesome lately? Art really seems to take off during a recession. Here’s a new one from Department Of Eagles’ “No On Does It Like You” off In Ear Park out now on 4AD. Yes, it’s awesome. Yes, it’s a recession 🙁 Department of Eagles – “No… Continue reading New Department of Eagles Video: “No One Does It Like You”
“Where The Wild Things Are” trailer! Feat. Arcade Fire
It’s been a long time coming, folks, and damn are we excited. I speak for the entire KR crew here – Jamie actually found this video but I’m stealing his thunder and posting it to get all the credit! Sooo bad ass. Only thing is, last time I saw a trailer with an Arcade Fire… Continue reading “Where The Wild Things Are” trailer! Feat. Arcade Fire
Les Savy Fav cover Superchunk’s “Precision Auto” for Merge comp
Brooklyn’s Les Savy Fav laid down a cover of Superchunk’s “Precision Auto” for Merge Records’ SCORE! 20 Years of Merge Records: THE COVERS!, a mega compilation due out April 7. The band apparently does the song regularly live, but they finally brought it to the studio for the comp. You can preorder the album at… Continue reading Les Savy Fav cover Superchunk’s “Precision Auto” for Merge comp