January 2010
49 posts
MP3: Grizzly Bear - "Boy From School" (Hot Chip...
*MP3: Grizzly Bear - “Boy From School” (Hot Chip Cover)
Grizzly Bear performed a great rendition of Hot Chip’s “Boy From School” on Triple J. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: St. Vincent & Justin Vernon - "Jolene"...
I love this collaboration. Props to Gimme Noise for the find. (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Motion City Soundtrack Debut At #15 On...
[LOCAL] *MP3: Motion City Soundtrack - “Worker Bee”
Local pop-punk stalwarts, Motion City Soundtrack, debuted on Billboard this week at #15 with 27,103 albums sold of their new album, My Dinosaur Life. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Minnesota Daily Interviews Coolio, It's...
One of my favorite local writers, Jay Boller, had the opportunity to interview Coolio in the latest edition of the Minnesota Daily. It is amazing. Read the piece here. (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Stream The Knife's New Record In Its...
*MP3: The Knife - “Colouring Of Pigeons”
The Knife’s ambitious operatic journey, Tomorrow, In A Year, can be streamed at The Knife’s official site. Awesome awesome.
(Ian Anderson)
The Golden Age: The Late Night Shuffle, Or All You...
“Any time there’s a big stink like this—and believe me, there hasn’t been a big stink like this in years — it’s money. Don’t kid yourselves. It’s all about money.”
These were just some of David Letterman’s bristling words on The Late Show a couple of weeks ago in the thick of the controversy surrounding NBC’s decision to move Jay Leno back to...
VIDEO: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Skeletons"
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: Joanna Newsom - "81"
MP3: Joanna Newsom - “81”
“81” is off of Joanna Newsom’s forthcoming album, Have One On Me, which comes out on 2/23 via Drag City. The best part of the song is when she sings, “We will have a garden party.” For more information, click here. (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Via Audio - "Babies"
*MP3: Via Audio - “Babies”
Via Audio’s new record, Animalore, will be out 3/9 via Undertow Music Collective. “Babies” is the first awesome track to be released. 2/23 - Washington, DC - DC9 * 2/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Kungfu Necktie * 2/25 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall * 2/26 - Boston, MA - Middle East * 2/27 - Hamden, CT - The Space * 2/28 - Buffalo, NY -...
NEWS: Rhymesayers Announce Haiti Benefit Show
Rhymesayers will be throwing a Benefit For Haiti on 2/9 featuring Brother Ali, Sage Francis, Sims, I Self Divine, Free Way, Jake One and Toki Wright. The event will also be hosted by Slug from Atmosphere. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
TOUR: The xx Announce North American Dates
*MP3: The xx - “Basic Space”
Just a reminder! The xx have announced a batch of North American tour dates with a stop at the Varsity Theater on 4/9.
03/22/2010 Spanish Moon, Baton Rouge* 03/23/2010 Bottletree, Birmingham* 03/24/2010 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta* 03/25/2010 Cats Cradle, Carrboro* 03/26/2010 Big Ears Festival, Knoxville* 03/28/2010 Sixth & I Historic...
Best New Releases For January 26, 2010
Beach House - “Teen Dream” (Sub Pop) *MP3: Beach House - “Zebra”
Buy it on iTunes. Charlotte Gainsbourg - “IRM” (Elektra/Asylum) *MP3: Charlotte Gainsbourg - “IRM”
Buy it on iTunes. CLIPD BEAKS - “To Realize” (Lovepump) *MP3: CLIPD BEAKS - “Blood”
Buy it on iTunes. The Magnetic Fields -...
NEWS: The Tallest Man On Earth Signs To Dead...
*MP3: The Tallest Man On Earth - “King Of Spain”
The Tallest Man On Earth has officially signed with Dead Oceans who will be releasing his second full-length album, The Wild Hunt, on 4/13. MySpace Excellent photo taken by Jess Dennis. (Ian Anderson)
MP3/VIDEO: LMFAO - "Shots"
*MP3: LMFAO - “Shots” (Feat. Lil’ Jon)
This is out of control. Shop for LMFAO on iTunes. (Ian Anderson)
MP3: GEICO - "Ring Ding" (Ringtone)
*MP3: GEICO - “Ring Ding” (Ringtone)
Omg omg omg. (Ian “It’s Saturday, So Why Not?” Anderson)
MP3: She & Him - "In The Sun"
MP3: She & Him - “In The Sun”
She & Him’s new album, Volume Two, will be out 3/23 via Merge.
Official Site (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: The White Stripes Announce Live Album...
The White Stripes are giving me what I’ve always wanted: a 16-song live album recorded throughout their 2007 Canadian tour. Yep, that’s what I’ve always wanted. Under Great White Norther Lights is the corresponding supplement to the documentary of the same name (directed by Emmett Malloy), both will be out 3/16 via Third Man and the tracklisting is below:
01 “Let’s...
VIDEO: The xx - "VCR"
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: Anya Marina - "Whatever You Like" (T.I....
MP3: Anya Marina - “Whatever You Like” (T.I. Cover)
I’ve been a big fan of Anya Marina’s cover of one of my favorite T.I. songs: “Whatever You Like”. Let’s face it, I’m a sucker for taking an already great song and completely turning it on its head in a completely different, yet equally as great way.
Shop for Anya Marina on iTunes. (Ian...
The Golden Age: Rambling on a Decade in Music
*MP3: Thom Yorke - “All For The Best” The idea of year-end and decade-end lists coming out as soon as they do nowadays is, outside of our current era, absurd. Realistically, it takes years after an event in the public consciousness to fully register its effect. But we are not outside the internet era. Rather, we are, increasingly without choice, fully connected participants in the...
VIDEO: Cold War Kids - "Audience"
(Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Vampire Weekend Debut #1 On Billboard
Vampire Weekend have clinched the #1 spot atop of the Billboard charts with 123,597 units sold last week (124,192 total from last week’s rollover). This is a big deal. To put things in perspective, last weeks #1 debut was Ke$ha who sold only 25,000 more units than Vampire Weekend. To further push my point, Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavillion has sold a total of 150,141...
MP3: David Byrne & Fatboy Slim - "Please Don't"...
MP3: David Byrne & Fat Boy Slim - “Please Don’t” (Feat. Santigold)
“Here Lies Love” (out 2/23 on Todomundo/Nonesuch) is the new creation from the mind of David Byrne with a collaboration credit from Fatboy Slim. “Please Don’t” features a great effort from Santigold. I’m excited for this record. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Dan Black Feat. Kid CuDi - "Symphonies"...
*MP3: Dan Black Feat. Kid CuDi - “Symphonies” (Remix)
Here is a track that has been on heavy rotation in the office. Dan Black’s “Symphonies” is smooth, catchy and has sort of been a dark horse on the rise. Plus, it even features Kid CuDi. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
We're Donating 10% of Tour Proceeds to Red Cross
My band, One for the Team, will be donating 10% of all proceeds from our upcoming tours to the Red Cross to help aid the relief effort in Haiti. Here are our upcoming tour dates and if you would like to get involved click here to learn more:
1/28 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas * 1/29 - Champaign, IL @ Courtyard Cafe * 1/30 - Cincinnati, OH @ Rohs Street Cafe 1/31 - Lexington, KY @ Al’s Bar (Sponsored...
MP3: Pavement - "Gold Soundz"
*MP3: Pavement - “Gold Soundz”
“Gold Soundz” is the new remastered version that we will all find on Quarantine the Past: The Best Of Pavement, which is — you guessed it — a collection of the best that Pavement has to offer. Available on 3/9 via Matador. (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For January 19, 2010
Dessa - “A Badly Broken Code” (Doomtree) [LOCAL] *MP3: Dessa - “Matches To Paper Dolls”
Buy it on iTunes. Motion City Soundtrack - “My Dinosaur Life” (Sony) [LOCAL] *MP3: Motion City Soundtrack - “Worker Bee”
Buy it on iTunes. Spoon - “Transference” (Merge) *MP3: Spoon - “Written In Reverse”
Buy it...
MP3: Love Is All - "Kungen"
MP3: Love Is All - “Kungen”
“Kungen” is the first single from Love Is All’s new record, 2010 Injuries, available 3/23 on Polyvinyl. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
I'm Upset About This Whole Conan Thing, So I Made...
Conan’s getting boned. We all know it. I’ve been a fan of Conan since I knew what laughter was, and I’m betting somewhere in this whole process something just isn’t right. So I made a mix. Some of these songs are for Conan, some are for Leno from Conan, some I think speak pretty well for themselves. *MP3: Johnny Cash - “Ring Of Fire” *MP3: Joan Jett -...
TONIGHT: Best New Bands of 2009 at First Avenue
Minneapolis is home to an ever-growing scene of talented bands. You can see the latest graduating class, including City Page’s Picked to Click winner Red Pens, tonight starting at 7:00 at the First Avenue main room in Radio K presents First Avenue’s Best Bands of 2009. You do not want to miss this, folks, and your support only reinforces the fact that we have an incredibly diverse...
TONIGHT: The Rural Alberta Advantage at the Cedar...
*MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage - “Two Lovers”
Toronto’s The Rural Alberta Advantage are playing tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center with one of my local favorites Dark Dark Dark. Doors to this all ages show open at 7pm, for more information, click here. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Alicia Keys - "Put It In A Love Song" (Feat....
MP3: Alicia Keys - “Put It In A Love Song” (Feat. Beyonce)
Alicia Keys’ new album, The Element of Freedom, has been surprising me. “Put It In A Love Song” has been the track that’s been sticking out the most thus far, especially since it features Beyonce. And yes, they do call each other “B” and “A” — simply priceless. Buy...
MP3: Rogue Wave - "Good Morning"
*MP3: Rogue Wave - “Good Morning”
Rogue Wave’s new album, Permalight, will be out on 3/2 via Brushfire. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Jay Reatard Dies At The Age Of 29
Spinner has reported via Goner Records that visionary artist Jay Reatard died in his sleep last night. Funeral arrangements will be announced on Goner Records’ website. Our thoughts go out to Reatard’s friends and family. (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Brother Ali Live With Justin Timberlake
[LOCAL] Brother Ali reported via his Twitter on Monday that Justin Timberlake (I know right?) stage-crashed Ali’s show at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Check out the above low-quality video that documented the impromptu collaboration. Maybe Brother Ali will write a song called “JT Is Here.” (Ian Anderson)
MP3: MIA - "There's Space For Ol Dat I See"
*MP3: MIA - “There’s Space For Ol Dat I See”
MIA will be back this summer with a new record, “There’s Space For Ol dat I See” will likely be on it, however, no one really knows for sure. MIA is rad, no doubt.
(Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: OK Go - "This Too Shall Pass"
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: Ke$ha - "Blah Blah Blah" (Feat. 3OH!3)
MP3: Ke$ha - “Blah Blah Blah” (Feat. 3OH!3)
Love it or hate it, this is going to be a hit. Buy it on iTunes. (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For January 12, 2010
Final Fantasy - “Heartland” (Domino) *MP3: Final Fantasy - “Lewis Takes Action” Buy it on iTunes. Laarks - “An Exaltation of Laarks” (Absolutely Kosher) *MP3: Laarks - “All The Words You Can’t Say Right” Buy it on iTunes. OK Go - “Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky” (Capitol) *MP3: OK Go - “This Too Shall Pass” Buy it on...
Appreciation Post: Kiss
*MP3: Kiss - “100,000 Years”
*MP3: Kiss - “Rock And Roll All Nite”
Yes, the time has come to rep Kiss. Admit it, you know that bands just don’t rock like this anymore. ”100,000 Years” is one of my favorite Kiss songs and I think it still translates into complete relevance today. “Rock And Roll All Nite” is just classic....
MP3: The Besnard Lakes - "Albatross"
*MP3: The Besnard Lakes - “Albatross”
Montreal’s The Besnard Lakes will be releasing their new album, The Besnard Lakes Are the Roaring Night, on 3/9 via Jagjaguwar. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
MP3: The Vignettes - "A Wrecking Ball"
[LOCAL]
The Vignettes are releasing their new EP, III, tonight with a release party at the Hexagon Bar. “A Wrecking Ball” is the lead track from their loud, dirty and kickass new EP, which will available for free tonight to whoever attends. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: The Weakerthans To Release Live CD/DVD
Winnepeg-ers The Weakerthans will release a live CD/DVD entitled Live at the Burton Cummings Theatre on March 23 via Epitaph. No tracklisting yet, once that gets out, I’ll let you know. Shop for The Weakerthans on iTunes. (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: The Knife To Release Opera Soundtrack
Tomorrow, In A Year is The Knife’s operatic interpretation of Charles Darwin’s On The Origin Of Species. My mind was blown when I first heard about this and it looks like it will be available 2/2 via Mute. You can listen to more streaming on The Knife’s website. (Ian Anderson)
TOUR: Headlights Announce U.S. Dates With David...
*MP3: Headlights - “Market Girl”
Headlights are hitting the road for most of March opening for David Bazan with a stop in St. Paul at the Turf Club on 4/5. 03/04 - Eugene, OR Sam Bond’s Garage # 03/05 - Sacramento, CA Blue Lamp # 03/06 - Visalia, CA Cellar Door # 03/07 - Santa Barbara, CA Soho # 03/08 - Long Beach, CA Alex’s Bar # 03/09 - Las Vegas,...
VIDEO: Ten Centuries - "Fallen Trees"
[LOCAL] This great video is from Ten Centuries’ new album, White Pines, will be out on Afternoon Records on 1/12, it is available now digitally on iTunes. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For January 5, 2010
Ke$ha - “Animal” (RCA) *MP3: Ke$ha - “Boots & Boys”
Buy it on iTunes. Just Kesha, no joke. Next week will be packed, so stay tuned! (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Justin Vernon - "Hazelton"
*MP3: Justin Vernon - “Hazelton”
I’m really excited that this song is making its rounds on the internet. Justin Verson (of Bon Iver fame) has always been great, and here is a little proof. (Ian Anderson)
PHOTO: Kurt Cobain Playing With A Kitty
Happy 2010 everybody, I thought I would start the year off with a posi vibe. Here’s an adorable photo of Kurt Cobain playing with a kitten. I had never seen this photo before today, and it certainly brought a smile to my face. (Ian Anderson)