September 2009
70 posts
TRAILER: The Fourth Kind
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: Britney Spears - "3"
*MP3: Britney Spears - “3” “3” is the latest club track from Britney Spears and it features a ton of autotune and not a ton of notes. Expect to hear it when you go places. (Ian Anderson)
Picked To Click 2009 Winners Announced
As you may already know, City Pages posted their 2009 Picked to Click winners, and on top of the list was nu-gazer duo Red Pens. Congrats to Red Pens for being the top vote getter at 89. To read the rest of the list, as well as the profile of the band, go here.
Red Pens MySpace Page
(Jon Graef)
LOCAL: To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie - "The Needle"
P4K premiered this video from the MPLS-based experimental electronic act To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie. I’m getting a serious MC Escher meets Dr. Caligari-vibe here, which comes courtesy of director Jeremey Catterton. Bleak, haunting and completely mesmerizing.
The band’s latest, Marlone, is out now.
To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie MySpace Page
(Jon Graef)
LOCAL: Big Quarters - "Newborn"
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Big Quarters MySpace Page
(Jon Graef)
Best New Releases for September 29, 2009
Paramore - “Brand New Eyes” (Atlantic) *MP3: Paramore - “Brick By Boring Brick” Buy it on iTunes. Cymbals Eat Guitars - “Why There Are Mountains” (+1) *MP3: Cymbals Eat Guitars - “What Dogs See” Buy it on iTunes. Karen O - “Where the Wild Things Are Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Interscope) *MP3: Karen O and the Kids -...
LOCAL: Gospel Gossip - "Sippy Cup"
*MP3: Gospel Gossip - “Sippy Cup” Gospel Gossip have released a new single, “Sippy Cup,” and are hitting the road for the better part of October. 10-1 Fargo, ND – Aquarium 10-2 Bozeman, MT - Filling Station 10-4 Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern 10-5 Portland, OR – Valentine’s 10-6 San Francisco, CA – Kimo’s 10-8 LA – Synchronicity 10-10 Santa Barbara, CA – Biko Garage...
MP3: The Golden Filter - "Thunderbird"
*MP3: The Golden Filter - “Thunderbird” New York’s The Golden Filter have scored with their latest single, “Thunderbird.” MySpace (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Dirty Projectors on Jimmy Fallon (9/28/09)
(Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Paramore on Conan O'Brien (9/28/09)
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: Taken By Trees - "My Boys"
*MP3: Taken By Trees - “My Boys” I’ve been sitting on this Taken By Trees take on Animal Collective’s “My Girls,” which is a lovely interpretation. Totally mixtape worthy. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Rural Alberta Advantage, The Love...
*MP3: Rural Alberta Advantage - “Two Lovers” *MP3: The Love Language - “Lalita” Rural Alberta Advantage and The Love Language are playing tonight at the 7th St. Entry. Doors to this 18+ show open at 9pm, click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
NEW: Land of Talk - "May You Never"
*MP3: Land of Talk - “May You Never” “May You Never” is the latest single from Land of Talk, I like it. MySpace
(Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Built To Spill at the First Avenue...
*MP3: Built To Spill - “Twin Falls, Idaho” On the heels of the release of their new album, “There Is No Enemy,” Built To Spill are playing tonight at the First Avenue Mainroom. Doors are at 530pm and the show is 18-plus. Click here for ticketing information. (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: St. Vincent - "Marrow"
(Ian Anderson)
Ted Leo Signs to Matador Records
*MP3: Ted Leo - “The Sons of Cain” Ted Leo has signed to Matador Records. Good move both of you. (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Sunny Day Real Estate at the First Avenue...
*MP3: Sunny Day Real Estate - “Seven” Sunny Day Real Estate are playing a reunion tour show tonight at the First Avenue Mainroom. Do not miss this. 6pm, All Ages. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
NEW: Los Campesinos - "The Sea Is A Good Place To...
*MP3: Los Campesinos - “The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future” Los Campesinos have really floored me with their new wordy single “The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future.” Official Site (Ian Anderson)
John Vanderslice To Release 7-Inch for "Too Much...
*MP3: John Vanderslice - “Too Much Time” (Demo) Dead Oceans will be releasing John Vanderslice’s “Too Much Time” in 7-inch format on 10/6 with the accompanying “Moon Rocks” b-side. Order your copy here. (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Brian Eno Speaks at the Walker Art Center
*MP3: David Byrne & Brian Eno - “Strange Overtones” *MP3: Brian Eno - “By This River” I simply cannot express to you my excitement to see Brian Eno speak tonight. It’s been sold out for some time, however, I recommend this event highly to anyone who will have the chance to see Eno speak over the next few weeks. Tune in tomorrow for more on this. Click here for...
Best New Releases For September 22, 2009
Brother Ali - “Us” (Rhymesayers) *MP3: Brother Ali - “Us” Buy it on iTunes. Girls - “Album” (True Panther/Matador) *MP3: Girls - “Lust For Life” Buy it on iTunes. Islands - “Vapours” (Anti) *MP3: Islands - “Vapours” Buy it on iTunes. Monsters of Folk - “Monsters of Folk” (Shangri-La) *MP3: Monsters of Folk -...
To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie Score A 7.7 On...
*MP3: To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie - “In Peoples’ Homes”
Having scored a not-too-shabby 6.8 for their previous effort, 2007’s capitalist cautionary tale The Patron, MPLS-based electronic duo To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie have returned today with their follow-up effort, titled Marlone, released today. So how did they fare with the ‘Fork crowd? Why, by scoring a very...
VIDEO: Yo La Tengo on La Blogotheque
The always amazing Vincent Moon and La Blogotheque just posted their session with Yo La Tengo. A must see. (Ian Anderson)
NEW: Thom Yorke - "The Hollow Earth"
*MP3: Thom Yorke - “The Hollow Earth” Thom Yorke’s new two-song 12” is out today and available via Radiohead’s WASTE store. “The Hollow Earth” is accompanied by the b-side “Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses.” (Ian Anderson)
Free Energy Announce Tour Dates
*MP3: Free Energy - “Dark Trance” Free Energy have announced a slew of US and UK tour dates with a stop in Minneapolis at the Triple Rock on 11/6. Their digital EP will be out tomorrow via DFA. 09/25: Philadelphia, PA @ Phi Lam 10/02: Haverford, PA @ Lunt Basement 10/07: Beijing, China @ Modern Sky Festival (w/The Futureheads & British Seapower) 10/21: New York, NY @ Santos...
NEW: Julian Casablancas - "11th Dimension"
*MP3: Julian Casablancas - “11th Dimension”
Julian Casablancas has posted the first single from his new album Phrazes for the Young. Entitled “11th Dimension,” the song sounds like exactly that—an alternate universe where ’80s synth pop somehow survived to two decades only to have a scion of post-punk garage rock put his voice over it. Only it’s...
Pomegranates Post Daytrotter Session
*MP3: Pomegranates - “Beachcomber” Pomegranates’ Daytrotter Session was just posted. Be sure to check them out Sunday night at the Nomad World Pub. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Zombie Season CD Release Party at the...
*MP3: Zombie Season - “Two Hands”
After releasing a promising EP, MPLS up-and-comers Zombie Season celebrate the their latest effort, the full-length Our Living Funeral at the Hexagon tonight. Like a less ethereal version of fellow 90s-minded rockers Gospel Gossip, Zombie Season play a thoughtful, moody and jangle-heavy brand of alt-pop. Openers “Country Song” and...
Tonight: Themes at Eclipse Records and Turf Club
*MP3: Themes - “Epic World” Minneapolis-natives-now-Portland-residents Themes are playing a double-header tonight with an all ages show at Eclipse Records at 5pm (with Total Babe) and at the Turf Club at 9pm with Heavenly States and Ice Palace. They are fantastic live, I highly recommend going to one or both of these shows. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
Brother Ali's "Us" Streaming on MySpace in its...
Though Midwest Broadcast has kindly informed us that the new Brother Ali album has leaked, he, along with us, think that you should hear US in a more legitimate fashion. Fortunately, Ali has posted the entire album for you to listen to on his MySpace page. Which means its not the highest quality in the world, but hey, free is free, and we’ve been eagerly anticipating this new album....
NEW: Lady Gaga - "Paparazzi" (Live at the VMAs)
*MP3: Lady Gaga - “Paparazzi” (Live at VMAs) Here is the live recording from Lady Gaga’s performance of “Paparazzi: at the VMAs on Sunday. One of my favorite performances in recent memory. (Ian Anderson)
NEW: Girls - "Lust For Life"
*MP3: Girls - “Lust For Life” Girls are not girls, but dudes who make sweet jams. Pick up their “Lust For Life” 7” from Insound. Their new LP, “Album,” will be out 9/22 via True Panther/Matador.
(Ian Anderson)
Pavement to Reunite
*MP3: Pavement - “5-4=Unity” Pavement will be reuniting on 9/21/10 to play a benefit show at the Central Park SummerStage. Wow, this is a real thing. (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: John Vanderslice & the Magik Magik...
Although this John Vanderslice performance came out the first week of August, I revisited it last night and wanted to draw some more attention to it. “Promising Actress” is a beautiful song and the arrangement with the Magik Magik Orchestra is just so lovely. “Promising Actress” is from Cellar Door, one of JV’s classics. (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Silversun Pickups - "Substitution"
(Ian Anderson)
Tonight: An Horse at the 7th St. Entry
*MP3: An Horse - “Camp Out” An Horse are playing tonight at the 7th St. Entry. Doors to this 18+ show open at 8pm and admission is $8. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
NEW: Total Babe - "Bearbones"
*MP3: Total Babe - “Bearbones” Local wunderkinds Total Babe are coming out with their first release, the “Heatwave” EP, on 10/6. “Bearbones” is straight-up a great song. I am beyond excited to see what they come up with next. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
MTV Video Music Awards Winners
The MTV Video Music Awards were as fun as always. Kanye was dumb, Beyonce was amazing and Madonna was there. The key moment of the evening was when Beyonce brought Taylor Swift on stage to have her moment that Kanye had earlier ruined; let’s be honest, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Video of the Year: *MP3: Beyonce - “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” Video Best...
VIDEO: Twilight "New Moon" VMAs Trailer
(Ian Anderson)
Tonight: No Bird Sing CD Release Party @ Triple...
89.3 The Current and Culture Bully Present… No Bird Sing Self-Titled CD Release Party featuring BLACK BLONDIE & Kristoff Krane w/ special guest DJ James Diers of Halloween, Alaska Triple Rock Social Club 1808 S 7th St on the West Bank of Minneapolis
doors 8pm / music 9pm $7 18+
(Jon Graef)
MFR Video: Ela Live in St. Paul at the Turf Club...
*MP3: Ela - “Halo Fire” Ela played a rare show Wednesday in St. Paul, MN at the Turf Club. They were as great as ever. (Ian Anderson)
MFR Video: Matt & Kim Live in Minneapolis on...
*MP3: Matt & Kim - “Daylight” Matt & Kim performed at the Triple Rock Social Club last night. Alyssa caught these two jams on video. (Alyssa Kleven)
VIDEO: Grizzly Bear - "While You Wait For The...
Debuted on Spinner. (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Alexis Gideon at the Medusa
*MP3: Alexis Gideon - “Rock Waves” In the midst of his tour with Dan Deacon and Shelley Short, Alexis Gideon is playing tonight at the Medusa. His new opus, “Video Musics,” is out on 9/18 via Sickroom. Tour Dates:
09-10 Ames, IA Ames Progressive *
09-11 Minneapolis, MN Medusa *
09-13 Chicago, IL The Whistler *
09-15 Philadelphia, PA Danger Danger Gallery *
...
Top 20 Sellers for September 10, 2009
*MP3: Whitney Houston - “Million Dollar Bill” *MP3: Miley Cyrus - “Party In The U.S.A.” *MP3: Pitbull - “Hotel Room Service” (Trickbabies Remix) *MP3: Owl City - “Fireflies”
01) WHITNEY HOUSTON - “I LOOK TO YOU” - 304,801 02) MILEY CYRUS - “TIME OF OUR LIVES” - 153,147 03) TREY SONGZ - “READY” - 130,803 04)...
John Vanderslice posted this on his Tumblr today...
NEW: We Were Promised Jetpacks - "Roll Up Your...
*MP3: We Were Promised Jetpacks - “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Glasgow’s We Were Promised Jetpacks have been getting some solid rotation over here. “Roll Up Your Sleeves” is a standout track that you should check out. Their records are available directly through their MySpace page. (Ian Anderson)
Doomtree Announce Doomtree Blowout 5
MPLS hip-hop collective Doomtree announced its fifth annual Blowout concert in a short but sweet announcement on its MySpace Page. Check out the info below:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH FIRST AVENUE MAINROOM 18+ ///// $15
Tickets on sale September 18th.
Doomtree MySpace Page
(Jon Graef)
Now, Now Every Children to tour with Paramore
*MP3: Now, Now Every Children - “Not One, But Two” *MP3: Paramore - “Brick By Boring Brick” Minneapolis-natives Now, Now Every Children will be touring the United Kingdom with Paramore this December. Tour dates: 12/10 – Glasgow, UK at SECC* 12/11 – Birmingham, UK at NIA* 12/12 – Dublin, IRE at O2 Point* 12/14 – Cardiff, UK at Cardiff International Arena* 12/16 –...
Local: The Chambermaids - "Lily"
*MP3: The Chambermaids - “Lily”
One of MPLS’ best up-and-coming bands, The Chambermaids, released their latest record Down In The Berries, recently, and they’ve been racking up great notices, the most recent of which comes courtesy of Radio K, who make an interesting comparison between the quartet and blog-buzzed Brooklyn-based The Pains of Being Pure At Heart. To...