The Doves Some Cities released March 1, 2005 How can bands like Coldplay release something as boring as X&Y (after two pretty good albums) while the Doves have released 3 brilliant albums without nearly the same fanfare? If 3/4ths of the Coldplay bandwagoneers listened to the Doves, then they’d surely be playing to large venues … read more ➜
To say John Peel had a lot of records is rather like saying Kate Moss is photographed quite often. His collection of vinyl albums alone exceeded 25,000 ‘ which doesn’t include CDs. Then there are the 12in and 7in singles, as well as the countless demo tapes sent in by young hopefuls. One tiny corner … read more ➜
On their third recording, the National strikes a delicate balance between light and dark, fast and slow, American and British. While their sound is undeniably tinged with darkness, it isn’t gloomy or depressing. This impression is mostly due to Matt Berninger’s deep baritone, which brings to mind such sensitive, but manly Brit vocalists as Scott … read more ➜
San Diego CA at M-Theory Music (a record store) www.mtheorymusic.com Saturday, August 13th, 7:00 pm. Admission FREE 3 solo acoustic performances by: Mark Gardener of Ride Rob Dickinson of Catherine Wheel Adam Franklin of Swervedriver Sat. Aug. 13th @ 7pm: 2nd Annual Sonic Summer Bash! Last year we brought you Louis XIV and David J … read more ➜
So I went to see Interpol at the Warfield on Tuesday night. Great show! I was happy and a bit surprised to see them play “The Specialist” and “Roland”. I think they put on a great live show. Interesting to watch for the most part. Carlos and Daniel are about as active as you could … read more ➜
KEXP wants to send you and a friend to see Interpol live in Paris, France. This trip includes roundtrip airfare to Paris from anywhere in the U.S., 3 night hotel accommodation, tickets to Interpol’s April 21st concert and your chance to meet the band. Pledge now until March 15th and you will be automatically entered … read more ➜
Three new songs from Arcade Fire can be download from purevolume.com 1. Intervention 2. Born On A Train 3. Vampire Forest Fire
Perhaps another gimmicky site that won’t amount to much. Perhaps it’ll be helpful and turn me onto some new bands eventually. Here’s hoping. Check out www.audioscrobbler.com. (now last.fm) This is what the site says about itself: “Audioscrobbler builds a profile of your musical taste using a plugin for your media player (Winamp, iTunes, etc..). Plugins … read more ➜
I was looking over the RIAA’s list of top selling artists. I was surprised to see that Enya has outsold Genesis and The Beastie Boys. Enya has sold 22.0 million albums. Genesis sold 21.5 million and The Beastie Boys has sold 21.0 million. Phil Collins has sold 32.0 million as a solo artist so adding … read more ➜
Uncut – Understanding The New Violence MP3 Uncut – Intentions Change MP3 Uncut – Taken In Sleep MP3 Uncut – Copilot MP3 Uncut – Buried With Friends MP3 Uncut – Day Breaks Red Light MP3
Released in October of 2004, this is my current album of choice. I’ve been playing this steadily, along with Interpol’s Antics, since early December. Very post/punk, shoegazer-like. One review read: “Those quick to dismiss Uncut as Canada’s answer to Interpol just may count themselves out of one of 2004’s best post-punk offerings”. More than half … read more ➜
My favorite albums of 2004. (No particular order) Interpol Antics released Sep 28, 2004 Ambulance LTD self titled released Mar 23, 2004 Autolux Future Perfect released Sept 21, 2004 A.C. Newman Slow Wonder released Jun 8, 2004 Arcade Fire Funeral released Sep 14, 2004 The Walkmen Bows & Arrows released … read more ➜
A 1996 release from Canada’s alternative label Nettwork Records, this gem I wouldn’t have discovered if it weren’t for Napster and a lenient job in the summer of 1999. The first track gives the impression that this album is harder than it is (thanks to a nearly nonstop driving bass drum). Skip it and listen … read more ➜