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Diane Birch: “Honesty Is the New Punk”
We sit down with Diane Birch in Atlanta to talk about her career and the release of her debut album, Bible Belt.
Space Capone Is In a Genre Of His Own
“I take it really seriously. I think it’s a lot more interesting to hear about how I study music and write about music than for you...
Glasvegas Show America How the Scottish Do It
“… They don’t have to spend their $15 to come and see you. They can spend that $15 on anything they want, so because they come to see us, it means so much. You have to give your all for them,” says bassist Paul Donoghue.
Our New CD. Truth on Tape. A Blog by Ryan
Smile Smile have completed the recording process of Truth On Tape, and Ryan explains the importance of the final step: listening.
Toadies and Smile Smile SUPER GROUP… Sort Of
To help with the drum tracks on their newest album, Truth On Tape, Smile Smile recruited Toadies drummer, Mark Reznicek, and a case of Miller Light. Needless to say, magic was made.
Ocean Eyes, Owl City
Adam Young has done it again. Ocean Eyes is that carefree album that you can play throughout your day. This Owl City album is full of the beats you originally fell in love with and also manages to sneak in some pleasant surprises.
Bitte Orca, Dirty Projectors
At first listen, their music hit me like a Fellini film– I didn’t really know what was going on overall, but it was so deliberate and well-orchestrated from moment-to-moment that I was ensnared and enchanted by its beauty.
In Concert: Reni Lane Plays Esprit in NYC
New York-based singer Reni Lane brought guitarist Jimmy Stull and bassist Nick Thorp out to the Esprit store in Rockefeller Center on June 27th for an in-store performance cum dance party. And we have the pictures to prove it.
Parachute, Phil Bensen, and Jesse Ruben Play Knitting Factory
Pop rock and acoustic soul joined forces when Parachute, Jesse Ruben and Phil Bensen played New York City’s Knitting Factory on May 30. Boston-based singer-songwriter Ruben and Jersey-bred crooner Bensen warmed up the crowd with smooth sets that melted every heart in the room. Parachute gave it everything they got. Extra props go to sax [...]
“Blowin’ In the Wind,” a cover by Timothy Walker
Timothy Walker covers Bob Dylan’s classic, “Blowin’ In the Wind.”
“Don’t Let Go,” by Ayda
To express her feelings about a certain situation, Ayda went above and beyond the call of duty and wrote a song. Then she made a video for it.
Tour Update, Part One: The Beginning
Shani Shousterman sends us the first update of her tour with Amanda Holmes and includes a video update of their first stop in Long Beach, California.
Tour Dates: Shani Shousterman, Amanda Holmes
Amanda Holmes and Shani Shousterman announce their first round of dates for their West Coast tour, beginning Satuday in Long Beach, California.
July 03, 2009
Free Music: Eulogies, Woods, Caroline Weeks
This week's dose of free music brings downloads from Eulogies, Woods, and Caroline Weeks. Download them all. Share them with your friends. It's all free and legal!
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St. Vincent and Andrew Bird Announce Joint Tour
For two days in September and throughout most of October, Andrew Bird and Annie Clark will join forces for an East Coast tour. For those of us on the Left Coast, there's always YouTube...?
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A Brief Smile Release Sunshine State
A Brief Smile release their latest EP, Sunshine State. The best part about this is that the EP can be downloaded for free on the band's official website.
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EELS Premieres New Video For “In My Dreams”
Appropriately, the video for “In My Dreams” off of EELS’s newest album, HOMBRE LOBO, features a little werewolf boy. Because “hombre lobo” is Spanish for “werewolf.” (Get it?)
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July 02, 2009
Dirty Projectors Premiere Video For “Stillness Is the Move”
Currently in the midst of their headlining North American tour, Dirty Projectors have released the official video for “Stillness Is the Move” from their Hype-worthy album, Bitte Orca.
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July 01, 2009
Ross Ching Does Death Cab a Favor
Death Cab for Cutie have a new song from their latest EP, The Open Door. In addition to a great track, Death Cab have Ross Ching to thank for an excellent video.
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HYPE: Ocean Eyes, Owl City
We have the album you've been waiting for. Ocean Eyes is Owl City's upcoming album that is set to release on iTunes in less than two weeks. Check out the track listing and what we have to say about this Owl's music.
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June 30, 2009
In Concert: Reni Lane Plays Esprit in NYC
New York-based singer Reni Lane brought guitarist Jimmy Stull and bassist Nick Thorp out to the Esprit store in Rockefeller Center on June 27th for an in-store performance cum dance party. And we have the pictures to prove it.
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Album Reviews: Wilco, Levon Helm, Nouvelle Vague
It's new music! Joshua Krage handles the rundown of new albums from the likes of Wilco, Levon Helm, Nouvelle Vague, and more.»Keep reading...
June 29, 2009
Introducing: Middle Distance Runner
Middle Distance Runner release their first 7" single for "The Unbeliever" and kick off an East coast tour. They also remind us what it's like to kick ass and revisit claymation entertainment.
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The Dead Weather’s, Horehound, On Pre-Sale
Third Man Records will be releasing a 12" double-LP version of The Dead Weather's, Horehound. You can be a part of the pre-sale to make sure you get your copy as soon as possible.
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June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson, 1958-2009
A man known by America was pronounced dead yesterday. Even the grandparents of America who know nothing about pop culture still had some knowledge about this musical icon. Take a minute to remember this idolized musician. »Keep reading...
Coconut Records Premieres Video For "Any Fun"
Coconut Records premieres another video. It seems as if Jason Schwartzman is releasing videos left and right lately. We're not complaining. We're just waiting for the next one.»Keep reading...
June 25, 2009
Musicfest NW (Preliminary) Lineup Announced
Musicfest NW announces the first round of performers, which includes names like Girl Talk, Twilight Sad, Beach House, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Mount Eerie, and many more. It all happens this September in Portland, so we'll see you there.
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Free Music: Wheat, Loney Dear, The Phenomenal Handclap Band
This week's dose of free music brings downloads from Loney Dear, Wheat, and The Phenomenal Handclap Band. Download them all. Share them with your friends. It's all free and legal!
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Bobby Long's Dangerous Summer Tour Dates
If you missed his mini tour back in April, Bobby Long will soon be amending any resulting deprivation you may be feeling. Taking to the road during late summer and early autumn, the English singer-songwriter is on his way to an American city near you.
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June 24, 2009
“Blowin’ In the Wind,” a cover by Timothy Walker
Representing one half of the Tim and Kate duo, Timothy Walker (um, of Tim and Kate) contributes to our Expose Yourself section by covering Bob Dylan's classic, "Blowin' In the Wind."
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June 23, 2009
Album Reviews: Regina Spektor, Amazing Baby, God Help the Girl
It's new music! Joshua Krage handles the rundown of new albums from the likes of Regina Spektor, Tortoise, Eugene McGuinness, and more. If album reviews aren't your style, we also have a special clip from The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Ooh...
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June 22, 2009
Pete Yorn Plays The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien
Pete Yorn will be performing his new single, "Don't Wanna Cry," on The Tonight Show. Be sure to catch his performance as well as grab his new album which hits stores tomorrow.»Keep reading...
Eagle and Talon Give Their Debut Album, Thracian, Away For Free
If you haven't already downloaded your copy of Eagle and Talon's new album, Thracian, this will make you feel warm and fuzzy: the duo are giving it away for free until Canada Day! (Read on to learn when Canada Day is, America...)
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June 18, 2009
Introducing: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are trying to make a name for themselves in the crowded genre of pop music. How does a band with so many contenders stand out? They have to be good. Good thing they're good.
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Mason Proper Premiere “Safe For The Time Being”
Mason Proper offer you a new video, some tour dates, and a Choose Your Own Adventure. Really? Yes, really. You can also download "Safe For The Time Being" if you want. Let's face it, you know you want to.
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June 17, 2009
Phoenix Unveil Second Video for “1901″
Lucky for Phoenix that iMovie offers an Eiffel Tower background. In their second music video for “1901,” the band from France chose the DIY method to create a video for the acoustic version of the first single from Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.
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June 16, 2009
Album Reviews: Major Lazer, Spinal Tap, and Tiny Masters of TodayFar, Now
This week has been a little slow regarding music news. That didn't stop us from gathering up some album reviews for you. This week, we review Major Lazer, Spinal Tap, and Tiny Masters of Today.»Keep reading...
Stream Regina Spektor's New Album, Far, Now
Regina Spektor's new album, Far, is set to release soon. In the meantime, if you're itching to hear the new tracks, you can do so. Spektor is streaming her upcoming album for free on MySpace.»Keep reading...
fun.'s New Tour
fun. will be on the road soon. Check out their tour dates to catch them live before their new album drops in August.»Keep reading...
June 14, 2009
Free Music: The Birthday Edition
It is Audioholic Media's first official birthday, and we want to share our joy with you in the form of a new weekly section: free music downloads! In a rare reversal of tradition, we are giving you gifts for our birthday. Why? Because we »Keep reading...
June 12, 2009
Time Machine: “Backwater,” Meat Puppets
Meat Puppets started out as a punk/hardcore band and evolved into using country elements and eventually into a sort of grunge hybrid. They are easy to listen to, it’s not as sharp on the ears, and the music itself is relatively upbeat, even when the lyrics aren’t.
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William Fitzsimmons Announces Tour with Jenny Owen Youngs
Our favorite Illinois (via Pennsylvania)-based singer-songwriter with a beard is hitting the road to support good, live folk music. (And beards.) William Fitzsimmons is set to tour with Jenny Owen Youngs throughout the majority of July, and we have the tour dates...
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Wild Light Back On Tour
Wild Light hit the road once again. They're generating a lot of buzz and managed to bank supporting act for The Wallflowers this time around. Catch them on tour now.
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June 11, 2009
Hellogoodbye's New Tour
Hellogoodbye have been a little under the radar lately. That doesn't mean they haven't been working hard. They're about to put out some new material after they hit the road.
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June 10, 2009
"Here Comes The..." Video You've Been Waiting For
"Here Comes The..." is Butch Walker's latest single off of Sycamore Meadows. Pink collaborates with him on this track, and he has a cool new video to go along with it (minus Pink).
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June 9, 2009
Ed Harcourt Premieres Video For “Black Feathers”
Ed Harcourt’s video for “Black Feathers” is pretty creepy. Premiered this week over at Dailymotion, the video was not made for those prone to bedwetting or night terrors. Put the kids to bed. Holy water might be a good idea.
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Introducing: These United States
These United States serve up a new style of folk-rock that make you want to listen to folk-rock. Their new album, Everything Touches Everything, comes out in September and they're touring like crazy until then.
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Dave Smallen Releases, "I Think It's Getting Better"
Dave Smallen releases another single for you. He also went ahead and lumped all of these single releases into one EP that you can grab on iTunes.
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Album Reviews: Dirty Projectors, Elizabeth and the Catapult, The Low Anthem
This week's round of album reviews features a couple of our favorites (we've posted Hype articles about two of the albums featured this week), Mos Def's highly-anticipated album, and a look at new releases from Dredg, The Low Anthem, and Placebo.
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June 8, 2009
HYPE: Bitte Orca, Dirty Projectors
A full explanation on why you and everyone you know should pick up your very own copy of Bitte Orca tomorrow, before it tops all the “best-of” lists in your favorite newsstand magazines. It's available in LP, CD, MP3, and, yes, cassette tape format.
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Monolith Festival Adds Ok Go, Phoenix, of Montreal
Since our last rundown, the Monolith Festival has added a handful (if eleven bands equals a handful) of new artists to their ever-growing lineup. If you've missed some of the updates, we have the lineup in its entirety...
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Owl City's, Ocean Eyes, To Release Early?
Ocean Eyes has been an anticipated album for all Owl City fans. Waiting around for the good things in life is boring. So we're here to tell you that you might not have to wait (as long as you thought you would).
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June 5, 2009
An Interview with Andrew Dost of fun.
A whole mess of news on the band fun., their debut album Aim & Ignite, and an interview with Andrew Dost. If there was anything at all that you wanted to know about the band's upcoming release, read this. It covers a lot of "fun." territory.
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One More Free EP From A Brief Smile
A Brief Smile release one more free EP today. Restaurant Airport is the second of the three free EPs the band will be releasing until July. Go ahead and grab it. It's up for a free download on the band's website.
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Introducing: The Strange Boys
The Strange Boys are just the right amount of Southern guitar rock and... well, Southern guitar rock. Their recent album, And Girls Club, is out now and you can catch the band on the very extensive tour they're currently on.
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Coconut Records Premieres Video For “Microphone”
Coconut Records took to YouTube late Thursday night to premiere the quirky new video for "Microphone," from the album Davy. Echoing Jason Shwartzman’s quirky nature, the video for the song is nothing short of random...
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June 4, 2009
Diane Birch: “Honesty Is the New Punk”
Our first featured interview with a female musician here on Audioholic Media! Focusing more on her music and less on her image, Diane Birch has just released her debut album, Bible Belt, and is already impressing music critics and fans alike.
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MGMT Premiere “Kids”
MGMT hit us with a video for their popular song, "Kids." This video offers more than your required daily dose of children, monsters, and philosophical thinking.
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Stream Live Bobby Long Show Today
Bobby Long will be performing a live London showcase today and if you want to be a part of it, you'll have to shake a leg. Live streaming starts...soon.
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June 3, 2009
Regina Spektor Premieres "Eet"
Regina Spektor has a new video out for her upcoming album, Far. "Eet" is a soothing track, but then again, when is Regina Spektor not soothing?
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A Brief Smile Give Out Free EPs
A Brief Smile will be releasing two more EPs for their fans. The best part about all of that is that they will be available for free online downloads on the band's website.
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June 2, 2009
Parachute, Phil Bensen, and Jesse Ruben Play Knitting Factory
Pop rock and acoustic soul joined forces when Parachute, Jesse Ruben and Phil Bensen played New York City's Knitting Factory on May 30. Emily Tan covers the show, complete with photographic evidence...
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Andrew Dost's Musical: Columbus
Andrew Dost releases a musical that we could all use to brush up on our History 101. Columbus is a musical Dost wrote, performed, and produced about the infamous Christopher Columbus.
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Owl City Releases "Strawberry Avalanche"
Owl City just released a new single from his upcoming album, Ocean Eyes. There is also a pre-sale for his Fall 2009 tour coming up that you don't want to miss.
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Album Reviews: Diane Birch, EELS, Jeff Buckley
The first Tuesday of the month brings June's first round of album reviews! From Diane Birch's debut to the new EELS album (which translates to "werewolf" in English), it's an eclectic week in the music industry...
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June 1, 2009
Current: Monolith Festival Lineup
We've compiled a nice list of the Monolith lineup for you. Take a peek to see who you can catch this year at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO.
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William Tell’s Lovers & Haters On Sale Now
William Tell is selling Lovers & Haters online for a limited time. Grab your copy of the handmade edition of this EP before they run out.
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