Dan Deacon is a, let’s say, peculiar individual, but in all good respects he is a fantastic musician! His skillful use of synths, samples and various percussion made him one of the most critically acclaimed name in the indie/electro scene, in the past few years. His 2007 full length debut, “Spiderman of the Rings,” was really awesome, although very hard to swallow (repetitive spins ftw!) and kinda short. For this years sophomore release, titled “Bromst,”…
Being European, like a lot of our readers as well, I can only be ecstatic to hear Zach Condon and his band are gonna head out for a trek around the old continent. Beirut is set to play London’s Forum on May 8, with support coming from Shearwater. They will then head to All Tomorrow’s Parties – The Fans Strike Back in Minehead a day later. Although the band won’t be rich with dates, the…
Artist name: Animal Collective Album name: Merryweather Post Pavilion Label: Domino Records Gender: Experimental Rock/Psychedelic Pop Release date: January 6, 2008 ZMErating: 9.5/10 Website: www.myanimalhome.net There’s something just special about Animal Collective, that always resonates in their wacky, space-out music. I always like to think of them as modern day Peter Pans, a trio of grown up men forever trapped in childhood’s magical grasp. I just love it how they transmit this feeling in their…
Here’s a sweet performance by Iron & Wine, playing a live version of “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” a few nights back on Jay Leno. In a characteristic Sam Beam way, the whole experience was relaxing, eerie and pleasant. Proof again that he’s just as good both on stage and in the studio. Off his critically acclaimed, 2007 released “The Shepherd’s Dog.”
Here’s a new track from our favorite Swedish trio Peter Bjorn and John, presumably (no one officially confirmed the name) titled “Nothing to Worry About,” which just recently premiered on Kanye’s blog. WORLD PREMIERE … THEY SENT THE SONG TO ME FIRST! PETER BJORN & JOHN… SHIT IS DOPE!! DRUMS ARE CRAZY AND I LIKE THE KIDS ON THE HOOK. THERE NEW ALBUM IS CALLED “LIVING THING” ….. WITH ALL THAT SAID I DON’T KNOW…
“Common let’s get hiiiiiiiiigh,” goes Franz Ferdiand’s Alex Kapranos as their latest single, Ulysses, unfolds. As fun as the actual track may be, the video is definitely a spectacle for both ears and eyes, featuring the band sharply dressed, jumping around indoors, streets and a desert (?? space cookies??). Off the band’s latest upcoming studio effort, “Tonight: Franz Ferdinand”, out January 27th.
Bon Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago” ranked #3 on our ZME Top 50 of 2008, making it, for us at least, one of the best albums of year and one of the best debuts in years. Although “Blood Bank,” the latest material from Justin, is just a short, four track EP, it’s interesting to see if he can produce music of the same quality, without being confined to an isolated Wisconsin mountain cabin. For those…
Think of The Village, only a lot more disturbing and less lame, and you can make an idea of Bodies of Water’s new awesome video for “Under the Pines,” off their last year summer release, “A Certain Feeling.” The video’s plot is quite interesting, although ringing of clichés, but that’s what makes it so fun, because it’s so intentionally predictable, I guess. A man going hunting in the woods, shoots a dog. While gutting it,…
Arcade Fire has always sorta had a shroud of mystery around it, maybe because of the band’s more or less unique approach to music or maybe just because … it’s just something special. For the fans and curious peeks alike, the band will soon release a DVD, titled Miroir Noir, comprised of a documentary relating the making of AF’s most recent album “Neon Bible”, as well as various live performances from the tour. Through out…
2008 was Justin Vernon’s (aka Bon Iver) year, for sure. His very special debut album, “For Emma, Forever Ago,” (special thanks to its circumstances of creation, special thanks to its soothing nature, special thanks to its sincerity – special by definition) earned him a lot of recognition on and off the scene, and, ultimately, made him one of the most hottest acts of 2008. Naturally, his fans have been aching after some new material and,…
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