The Brooklyn band and Slumberland records recording artists specialize in short burst of indy pop.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
New Crystal Antlers Video - Andrew
This blues indebted track from the bands forthcoming album Tentacles is a real standout. The video is a mix of natural and unnatural textures and images of the band.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sundays Slept On
Luscious Jackson - In Search Of Manny
The debut EP From Luscious Jackson was the first release by The Beastie Boys Grand Royal record label. This was not surprising seeing as how all of the ladies in the band were long time friends of the Beasties and Kate Schellenbach (drums) was the one time drummer during the punk days of the Beastie Boys. In Search of Manny was composed of three demo's that original members Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass)and Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar) recorded using tip money from their restaurant jobs and four original songs. The songs on the EP are a combination of live instrumentation and old school samples much like Check Your Head era Beasties. The standout track here is Daughters of the Kaos whose mix of Spanish Guitar strumming, old school beats and siren calls make for a surprise dance floor number.
The debut EP From Luscious Jackson was the first release by The Beastie Boys Grand Royal record label. This was not surprising seeing as how all of the ladies in the band were long time friends of the Beasties and Kate Schellenbach (drums) was the one time drummer during the punk days of the Beastie Boys. In Search of Manny was composed of three demo's that original members Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass)and Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar) recorded using tip money from their restaurant jobs and four original songs. The songs on the EP are a combination of live instrumentation and old school samples much like Check Your Head era Beasties. The standout track here is Daughters of the Kaos whose mix of Spanish Guitar strumming, old school beats and siren calls make for a surprise dance floor number.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Greatest Album Covers
Oh man, if I opened my front door and saw Mr. Cash standing there all grim reaper like with his hunting dogs I might just shit myself. This image conveys one simple message: even at his age Cash is a bad ass. Not a lot of people could have pulled this photo off. Imagine the guy from the Killers or Dan Deacon, laughable right? But when your the Man In Black...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Killers Cover Bright Eyes
The B Side for their Spaceman single will be this 80's synth-pop cover of Bright Eyes song Four Winds. This is actually much better than I thought it would be.
New N.A.S.A. Video - Gifted
The Kanye West, Santigold and Lykke Li featuring song was a real highlight from the Spirit Of Apollo album.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ra Ra Riot Play Can't You Tell For Ferguson
I too was excited when I got my orange vinyl copy of Rhumb Line.
Blitzen Trapper Play In Old Power Plant
The Seaholm Power Plant here in Austin Texas is a piece of the old Austin that you don't see much of these days. Built in the 1950's this Art Deco building has not been producing any power for a long time. During SXSW it did produce a promo for MTVU's Ahead Of The Curve featuring Blitzen Trapper. The footage was shot on the upper levels of the power plant since the lower levels are infested with snakes.
Mike Watt To Release Improv-Rock Album
Mike Watt is a fucking legend in the punk rock world, period. The dude is also a bad ass bass player and all around good guy. On May 12 his improv-rock group Unknown Instructors which also features former Minutemen and fIREHOSE drummer George Hurley will release their new album Funland. Mike is also tearing up the road touring with his trio The Missingmen.
The Vaselines Get Reissued
The Scottish band will have everything they ever recorded released on May 5 when Sub Pop unleashes Enter The Vaselines. The twee duo gained much attention back in the day when super fan Kurt Cobain and a little band he was in covered three of their songs including the super catchy Molly's Lips. In recent years the band has been playing the odd show here and there so here is hoping for maybe some new songs.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New Dinosaur Jr. Album Art
Dinosaur Jr. will release their second album since reuniting this June on Jagjaguar.
New Department Of Eagles Video - No One Does It Like You
This is a pretty intricate video in fact it got it's debut yesterday at the MOMA.
New Black Lips Vido - I'll Be With You
The Black Lips share some old Super 8 footage of their Christmas in the video for I'll Be With You from the album 200 Million Thousand.
Arcade Fire Soundtrack Where The Wild Things Are Trailer
The Arcade Fire's Wake Up soundtracks this preview to the awesome looking preview to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the book Where The Wild Things Are.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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