The above …err… caption, is the new covert art for Bloc Party’s third LP, “Intimacy.” However, this new version is for the record’s physical release of October 28th, as the old cover was for the already out digital release. Compare the two, and then let me know which of them seems more prettier. The old serif font on a dull background or two passion lovers engaging in fluid exchange (you can even see the saliva!…
The latest comedy flick that’s been sweeping the box office is a teen romantic epic, called Nick and Noah’s Infinite Playlist. The movie just came out, so neither of us had the chance to see it, but anything involving Michael Cera is sure to rock. Here’s the trailer. Anyway, speaking of infinite playlists, you should check out the soundtrack behind the movie, because it goes beyond epic. Devendra Banhart, Bishop Allen, Band of Horses, We…
If you don’t yet own a copy of Kings of Leon’s latest album, prolly the week’s best album (tied with “Dear Science” from Tv on the Radio) “Only by the Night,’ then you can still listen to it via streaming on the web. So far, I’m really loving the CD. I’ll return with a follow-up on the matter with a review soon. Check out the stream bellow from iheartmusic. Btw, am I the only that…
Back in February of this year, the Baltimore dream pop duo of Beach House released what is, currently, one of the most charming indie records of 2008, in the form of “Devotion.” Now, Beach House is back again with some interesting, new music, fresh from the studio and straight into ZME. “Used To Be” is the band’s latest single, which is joined a 4-track version of the debut’s “Apple Orchard” to form one awesome 7″,…
The Killers are working hard and long prepping their third record for the highly anticipated release date of November 25, when “Day & Age” finally gets out. Last year’s rarities/B-sides box set, “Sawdust,” didn’t deliver at all and left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. I mean, it’s not that they’ve released any high-end material, really, but let’s face it they have a few good songs. “Mr. Brightside” or “When You Were Young”…
Few weeks back, I told you about the new Department of Eagles album, “In Ear Park,” as well as shared a song off it. By the way, I’ve been playing that particular track, No One Does It Like You, a lot lately, in anticipation for the October 7th release date, but now I’ve been treated to even greater goodies as the duo, Fred Nicolaus and Daniel Rossen, performed “In Ear Park” live at the DUMBO…
The miraculous, extravagant, uber psyched out dance-punk duo, MGMT, dropped off by KCRW’s radio station yesterday, where they performed an awesome set. The powerful indie anthems, “Time to Pretend” and “Electric Feel,” were obviously the stand out songs, after all they’re the radio darlings, but the band surprised us by opting to also do a cover song. The victims covered artists were a ’80s Danish synth-pop band called Laid Back, that had a short break…
Pinback’s last year Autumn of the Seraphans was really awesome for me, with a lot of great hooks and memorable riffs. Anyway, what better way to promote the album then an autumn tour? No pun intended, of course. The tour kicks off tonight, in Dallas, and is set to keep the band all busy the whole months of September and October. Joining Pinback on stage, during the curse of the tour, will be Kylesa, sBach…
Bon Iver took Conan O’Bien’s Late Night show by storm, last night, after Justin Vernon and the rest of the gang made their US nation-wide television debut with a stelar performance of “Flume,” as part of their 08 tour in support of the debut album. A well deserved shout out to Conan for the impecable pronounciation (obviously, I didn’t know it right, till now.). Also, if you’re looking for more Bon Iver goodness check out…
Man, Bloc Party’s taking the whole surprise, out of the blue effect a bit too serious, to the point of exaggeration even. After releasing their latest LP, “Intimacy,” on a very short notice a few weeks ago, the band has now premiered a new single, “Talons,” that off Intimacy, but the thing is it wasn’t present on the digital release, as Kele were saving it to add an even greater effect to the spontaneous album….
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