New Music From Fang Island
Fang Island release 'Daisy.' Impress kindergartners.
Fang Island released “Daisy” today, the first single off of their February 23 release Sergeant House. The single is backed by Fang Island’s remix of the Yeasayer song “Absolute Place.” Have a listen to “Daisy” below – and please watch the video of them playing for a class of kindergarteners. You can find more information on Fang Island here.
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 19, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
New Music From Broadcast 2000
Broadcast 2000 delivers 'Rouse Your Bones.'
Broadcast 2000 is the workings of singer-songwriter Joe Steer. Building off the EP aptly named Building Blocks, Broadcast 2000 will be releasing their first full length self titled LP on February 15. Broadcast 2000 features Tom Hobden of Noah And The Whale and was produced by Eliot James (Kaiser Chiefs/Bloc Party). Broadcast 2000 will follow up the release with a stop at SXSW. Have a listen to “Rouse Your Bones” below. You can find out more info on Broadcast 2000 here.
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 19, 2010 @ 10:00 am
We've Got You Covered: Ben Lee, MGMT And 'Kids'
Ben Lee covers indie darlings MGMT's 'Kids.'
Do you remember when it was 2008 and you heard MGMT’s “Kids” for the first time? I’m assuming you loved the song. Everybody loved the song. People love the song so much that it’s nominated for a Grammy this year. 2010. Which isn’t even the least sensical thing to happen to MGMT in 2010 – because they are nominated for best new artist. This year. 2010.
Do you remember how “Kids” made you dance? Well, Ben Lee’s version doesn’t do that. Ben Lee’s version does make you realize that MGMT aren’t just some kids with keyboards and a dream. MGMT has some intense lyrical chops. And, in an unrelated note about Ben Lee, you should check out The Rage In Placid Lake. It’s a fantastic little movie in which Ben Lee stars. Until then, have a listen to Ben Lee’s cover of MGMT’s “Kids” below.
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 19, 2010 @ 9:00 am
New Music, Tour Dates from Toro Y Moi
Toro Y Moi delivers 'Blessa,' gives tour dates.
Toro Y Moi is actually 23 year old South Carolina resident Chaz Bundick. The highly anticipated album Causes Of This will be out February 2nd, but we are posting a sneak peak right now. Have a listen to "Blessa" below. You can catch Toro Y Moi in select cities with the dates below.
2/25 Brooklyn, NY Cameo
2/26 Haverford, PA Haverford College
2/27 Frederick, MD Cafe Nola
3/12 Santa Barbara, CA Muddy Waters *
3/13 La Jolla, CA UCSD - The Loft *
3/14 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room *
3/15 Tucson, AZ Plush *#%
3/17 - 3/20 Austin, TX SXSW
3/17 Austin, TX Red 7 - Force Field PR / Terrorbird SXSW Day Party
3/17 Austin, TX Mohawk - Austinist / WOXY SXSW Day Party
3/22 Atlanta, GA Drunken Unicorn *
3/23 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506 *
3/24 Washington, DC Black Cat *
3/25 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie *
3/26 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Bowl *
3/27 Cambridge, MA Middle East *
3/28 Winooski, VT The Monkey House *
3/29 Montreal, QC Il Motore *
3/30 Toronto, ONT The Drake Hotel *
3/31 Chicago, IL Schubas *
4/02 St. Paul, MN Turf Club *
4/03 Lawrence, KS Jackpot Saloon *
4/05 Denver, CO Hi Dive *
4/06 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court *
4/07 Nampa, ID Flying M Coffee *
4/08 Seattle, WA Chop Suey *
4/09 Vancouver, BC Biltmore *
4/10 Portland, OR Mississippi Studios *
4/12 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill *
4/13 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Arts Center *
4/14 Los Angeles, CA The Echo *
* = w/ Ruby Suns
# = w/ Quasi
% = w/ Explode Into Colors
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 18, 2010 @ 10:00 am
In Remembrance: The Darkness
It’s the last one, and screw it, metal still rules.
I’ve been saving this band for quite some time now; as this is quite possibly the last “In Remembrance,” it seemed only fitting to finish strong with a band that couldn’t possibly be missed more, The Darkness. Now for those of you who only recall a bunch of Brits with long hair, ambling unintelligibly about women and booze in an arcane falsetto, boy have you been missing out (although those are undeniably the best parts)...
Posted by Andrew Scott on Jan 18, 2010 @ 9:00 am