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MGMT Debut Video For “Flash Delirium”
It’s no real secret that MGMT’s upcoming album, Congratulations, has leaked. Very early. The band members are aware of this, so MGMT are congratulating (no pun intended) those of you who have been patient by allowing a free and early stream of the entire album on their website. Congratulations comes out April 13th, so don’t [...]
Album Reviews: Turin Brakes, Annuals, Living Sisters
»Album Reviews For Release Date: 03.30.10
by Joshua Krage
While March Madness is rushing to a close for America, the music madness continues, and you know it’s seriously insane when Black Francis, Jon Spencer, and even Robin Williams show up to throw their hats into the ring. Dig your weekly new music dose below:
Annuals, Sweet Sister EP [...]
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Prepare For Touring
When we last checked in with Edward Sharpe, he was busy escaping from a water-labor prison. In a few weeks, he’ll be leaving his convict lifestyle behind and hitting the road for a pretty extensive tour.
In addition to the band’s regular touring schedule, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros will be adding the term “festival” [...]
Brandi Carlile Premieres Video for “Dying Day”
The new Brandi Carlile music video for “Dying Day” features the singer/songwriter at her best: live. Directed by Julian Acosta, the footage for the video was shot during the Give Up the Ghost Traveling Show tour and was premiered on CMT (but don’t let that deter you!).
WATCH: Brandi Carlile, “Dying Day”
If the live footage in [...]
Jamie Lidell Releases Video For “The Ring”
Jamie Lidell recently took us behind the scenes to show how hard he was working for his upcoming album, Compass. Its U.S. release date is set for May 18th, but in the meantime, the new video for “The Ring” will have to act as a substitute.
In this track, Chilly Gonzales and Dan Rossen (of [...]
The Temper Trap Premiere “Sweet Disposition” On Vevo
“They’re those guys who play that ‘Sweet Disposition’ song,” is something that was overheard at this year’s SXSW. “Those guys” are The Temper Trap, and they have been getting tons of exposure with their greatly favored track, “Sweet Disposition.”
It seems like The Temper Trap are always finding new ways to one-up themselves. [...]
Free Music: Earl Greyhound
Earl Greyhound: This trio from New York play hard-hitting tunes that pay homage to traditional rock music, all while making sure to break the norm and be as distinguishable as possible.
Preview: “Ghost And The Witness”
First Impression: A very energetic rock song with great pacing.
Listen To: When you get tired of all the preset tracks [...]
Album Reviews: the bird and the bee, She & Him, Love Is All
»Album Reviews For Release Date: 03.23.10
by Joshua Krage
Great vocal variety and some amazing production work are high points on this week’s list, from Inara George’s calming coo to Serena Maneesh’s walls of guitar haze, from Love Is All’s Josephine Olausson testing your stereo’s trampoline integrity to Zooey & Matt’s sunny-stroll sequel. Lots of goodness to cover [...]
Yeasayer To Tour US
After recently premiering their video for “O.N.E.” and wrapping up their European tour, Yeasayer are barely giving themselves a break. The band are getting ready to tour the U.S. and their first stop will be taking place this April in Washington D.C. with Javelin.
In commemoration of a tour well done, Yeasayer posted this [...]
SXSW, 2010 : Day 4
SXSW 2010
by Brianne Turner, Photography by Nick Chaivarlis
Saturday brought us to the Stereogum Range Life party, featuring music from The Morning Benders, Wye Oak and Ben Gibbard. The Morning Benders and Wye Oak opened their sets with Big Star covers in honor of the late Alex Chilton, while Ben Gibbard played an acoustic set which [...]