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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! Damien Jurado – Maraqopa

February 21, 2012 in New Release Tuesday, Now Stream This!, Performances

What do you get when you combine Neil Young’s voice, Fleet Foxes tempo, some Allman Brother’s guitar, sprinkled with Wilco’s lyrical components and My Morning Jacket’s keyboards? Damien Jurado’s latest release, Maraqopa, out today via Secretly Canadian. A well respected member of the indie-folk genre for many years, Maraqopa will definitely propel Jurado to another level.

The first track ‘Nothing is the News’ and it slowly takes you on a ride. Each song beyond the first builds up layer upon layer with various instruments, sounds and vocals. There are dreamy, mellow and sweet tunes thread throughout the album. We seriously can’t find any one song that rises above the rest, as they are really all very unique on their own. The entire album has already become our favorite and we have listened to the album a few times while writing this review. It’s folkin’ awesome!

Stream the entire album below and then check out Jurado playing a stripped down version of ‘Reel to Reel’ in the Seattle Times old press room below that.

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FESTIVALS! Governors Ball Music Festival June 23-24, 2012 at Randall’s Island NYC

February 21, 2012 in Festivals, New Video Release, News You Can Use

Governors Ball Music Festival lineup has just been announced. The festival will take place on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th at Randall’s Island Park. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (2/22). Check out the clever video announcement below.

Lineup announcement video for the 2012 Governors Ball Music Festival. Featuring ‘Night By Night’ by Chromeo (Business Casual), ‘Girl’ by Beck (Guero), ‘Barbara Streisand’ by Duck Sauce, and ‘Don’t F*ck with My Money’ by Penguin Prison (self titled: Penguin Prison). Shot, directed, and edited by Nathan Barnatt. Click here for tickets and info.

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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! Frankie Rose – Interstellar

February 21, 2012 in New Release Tuesday, New Video Release, Now Stream This!

Frankie Rose releases her sophomore effort, Interstellar, out today via Slumberland. If you have listened to her debut album, you might think this sounds like someone else entirely, as she moves farther from her garage rock revival roots. Frankie Rose did some quick time in the Dum Dum Girls, but she’s better known for her work with the Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts, bands that were highly influenced by pop sounds from yesteryear and mashing them up with a bit of contemporary lo-fi indie pop.  Interstellar includes Frankie’s dreamy vocals and dreamy synths and is influenced greatly by electronic bands like New Order, the Cure and multi-tracked harmonies, like the Cocteau Twins. Try to catch her on her spring tour, which kicks of on April 5th in Philadelphia, PA through May 3rd in Albany, NY. After listening to this album, it could possibly be the one to take first place in your rotation for 2012. Get a listen to the album below, courtesy of Spin and then, head over Amazon and buy the album.

Video for ‘Gospel/Grace’ by Frankie Rose

Frankie Rose – Gospel/Grace from Slumberland Records on Vimeo.

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NEW SINGLE & NEW ARTIST INTRO! Oberhofer – ‘Heart’

February 21, 2012 in New Artist Intros, New single

This track, ‘Heart’ by Brooklyn based Oberhofer continues to capture our attention, every time we hear it. It can be best described as an indie-influenced ballad and it’s the first taste of Time Capsule II, expected for release on March 27th via Glassnote. The good news is that it’s original enough that we can hardly find a proper comparison to give you. Like classical music or a lullaby, this might appeal to you. Get a listen and then, make your own comparisons. With a name like Oberhofer, it has to be good! Tour Date listings can be found here.

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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! The Mark Lanegan Band – Blues Funeral

February 21, 2012 in New Release Tuesday, New Video Release, Now Stream This!

Former Screaming Trees frontman, Mark Lanegan has released Blues Funeral as The Mark Lanegan Band on February 7th via 4AD. Recorded with Queens of The Stone Age/Them Crooked Vultures/Eleven multi-instrumentalist Alain Johannes at his 11AD studios in Hollywood, CA, Blues Funeral features appearances from high-profile musician friends and collaborators including Jack Irons (Eleven, Pearl Jam), Greg Dulli (Gutter Twins), Chris Goss (Masters of Reality), Josh Homme (Queens of The Stone Age) and, of course, Johannes. Blues Funeral is the new Mark Lanegan Band record, the first since 2004’s Bubblegum. Check out the majestically dark song titles: ‘The Gravedigger’s Song,’ ‘Bleeding Muddy Water,”Gray Goes Black,’ and ‘Deep Black Vanishing Train’. These titles are enough to make you go out and dance happily in the rain. You can stream the entire album below, courtesy of exclaim.ca. To coincide, Mark Lanegan Band will tour Europe from the end of February, starting in Helsinki and ending in Barcelona. All dates are listed on 4AD’s site. Watch the video for lead single, ‘The Gravedigger’s Song’ below. And if you find the album appealing, go ahead an buy it on iTunes, Amazon, Play or the 4AD store.

Video for ‘Gravedigger’s Song’.
Music video directed by Alistair Legrand.

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NEW VIDEO RELEASE! Lower Dens – ‘Brains’

February 20, 2012 in New Video Release, News You Can Use, Now Stream This!

We have been enjoying this tune from Janna Hunter and her Baltimore dreamy rock group Lower Dens for a while now and are pleased to share the release of their video for the track, ‘Brains’, below. Lower Dens is expected to release their sophomore effort, Nootropics via Ribbon Music, on May 1st. After you listen to the song a few times, it takes on a life of its own and the steady beats combined with the electronics become rather hypnotic. We already think it’s a top track for 2012. Tell us what you think.

 

‘Brains’ is from Lower Dens’ Nootropics out May 1st (US) / April 30th (worldwide) on Ribbon Music.

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LATE NIGHT APPEARANCES! The Drums on Jimmy Fallon performing ‘Days’ (2/16/12)

February 20, 2012 in late night appearances, New Video Release, Now Stream This!

Following their performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (below courtesy of the Audio Perv) and ahead of their UK tour dates fast approaching, The Drums have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Days’ a track off their most recent album release, Portamento. It’s a track that can be easily recognized for its guitar, harmonies and easily-mistaken-for-the-80′s sound. The Drums, in general, have a way of making melancholy feel enjoyable, almost like Moz.

Full 2012 UK tour dates:

February 26: Liverpool, Academy 2

February 27: London, Roundhouse (NME Awards Show)

February 28: Oxford, Academy 2

Directly below is The Drums’ performance on Fallon a few nights ago, where they performed the same track, ‘Days’

 

Music video for Days by The Drums. (C) 2012 From the album Portamento, available now. Directed by Patrick Roberts.

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NEW SINGLE! Blur – ‘Under the Westway’

February 20, 2012 in News You Can Use, Now Stream This!, Performances

Sunday night, Blur’s Graham Coxon and Damon Albarn performed a brand-new track from the newly reunited band at War Child’s charitable benefit show in London. Since reuniting in 2009, this will be only their second new song in 9 years. ‘Under the Westway’ was reportedly just written a few weeks ago. Watch the piano and acoustic guitar-led ballad in the video below. Of course, what’s on everyone’s minds, will there be a new album? It’s something that every Blur fan has been hoping for, for a very long time.

Just announced today (2/21/12), Blur states, “We’re rowing in.. going for gold.. grabbing the baton.. for the high jump.. No, hang on, is that right? Fact is, Blur have accepted the invite to headline the Olympics’ Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 12th August.” The image in this post speaks for itself!

Tuesday night (2/21/12), Blur performed the title track from their 1994 album Parklife and then, ‘Girls & Boys’ and ‘Song 2′ live at The Brit Awards 2012. Blur had just been honoured with a Brit award for their outstanding contribution to music. Check out the video below and if possible, watch the award show on Fuse, tonight (2/21/12) at 9PM EST. The show will be replayed at 1AM EST and 5PM on 2/22/12.

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FESTIVALS! Wanee 2012 April 19 – 21 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL

February 20, 2012 in Festivals, News You Can Use

Wanee returns in 2012 April 19 – 21 at the beautiful Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Having attended several festivals over the years at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, we can say without hesitation that this is probably one of the most beautiful festival grounds in the country. Featured artists include: The Allman Brothers Band, Furthur, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Buddy Guy, Bruce Hornsby, Mickey Hart Band, Hot Tuna Electric, Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers Band, Leftover Salmon, North Mississippi Allstars, Trigger Hippy, SOJA, Conspirator, EOTO, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Particle, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Zach Deputy, Matt Schofield, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, Big Sams Funky Nation, Charles Bradley, Bonerama, Jacob Jeffries Band, The Yeti Trio, Bonnie Blue. It’s all about the banjo! Go to Greg Sarafan’s Sensible Reason for everything you need to know about the Wanee Festival. From travel tips, what to pack to artist spotlights and more. If you had any questions before about the what, when, where and how or Wanee fret no more all of your answers are here. Buy your tickets here.

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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY! Band of Skulls – Sweet Sour

February 16, 2012 in New Release Tuesday, New Video Release, Now Stream This!

The second you hear the title track ‘Sweet Sour’ from Band of Skulls’ sophomore effort you are immediately reminded of Alison Mosshart and Jack White’s band, The Dead Weather. This British trio’s latest album, Sweet Sour, is definitely an album you’ll want to hear (possibly over and over again). If you were a fan of their debut album, you may notice the sound of the band has morphed a bit. As Marsden states, “It got a little bigger, a little more dynamic. We wanted to bring that evolution into the studio.” If you want to read the track-by-track interview from Spin with singer/guitarist, Russell Marsden, go ahead and click here. Listen to the album in its entirety below and then, check out the video release for the title track, ‘Sweet Sour’. If you like what you hear, please support the band buy this album.

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