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First Aid Kit

2008-09-08T17:32:00.002-05:00

Like most people, I stumbled across First Aid Kit because of their super amazing and beautiful cover of Fleet Foxes' "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song." With the help of this great thing called "the internet" I found out that their goodness extends further. If I was half as talented as these 15 and 17-year old sisters, I probably would be hospitalized with an exploded brain.Listen up here. I like "

Items of Note

2008-08-21T12:55:00.009-05:00

Just when I think I'm going to post some more, I get busy. In the past three weeks I:got engaged.moved into a new apartment.went to Delaware.went to Texas.And all the while we have waited on Time Warner to give us the Internets so I can tell you about the following:The Pitchfork Music FestivalThe Hypnotic Brass EnsembleSrirachaThe Daptone Revue at SummerStagePitching Forks in the

I shall see your Big Brother, and raise you a music video.

2008-06-02T15:18:00.007-05:00

Today's "wish I'da thought of that" is brought to you by a British band that doesn't have money for a music video but a decent amount of time on their crumpet-grubbin' hands. Watch the video here.On another note, it's June 3rd and if you knew what was good for you, you'd be checking out Jukebox the Ghost at the Blender Theater. But if you're like me and prefer to get the shit out of Manhattan

City Lights are Remarkably Soft in Ohio

2008-04-30T11:32:00.004-05:00

Something delicious is simmering in Cincinnati, and I mean something besides noodles in chili.*Soft City Lights is a site dedicated to showing high-quality videos of bands in the studio at woxy.com. The site began as an homage to - and place to display the talents of - bands and artists in the Cincinnati area. However, Kevin Bayer, the Master of Minds behind Soft City Lights, has been known to

Dig, Reader, Dig!!!

2008-04-10T17:33:00.008-05:00

Over at the old AOL Full CD Listening Party, which has apparently been re-dubbed "Spinner" (who knew?) you can stream the new Breeders album, MOUNTAIN BATTLES. It's very good. But that's not why I'm here. Actually, I fully recommend scrolling to the end of the list of albums that are currently available for your listening pleasure (I know, it's hard to bypass the new Cut/Copy and Clinic) and

They have video for the web now

2008-04-08T10:15:00.002-05:00

For more than a decade, Pitchfork has been cranking out critical reviews and news about indie pop and rock. Yesterday, they escalated their prowess on the web with the launch of something new for the brand, but entirely old skool in format: the music video.Welcome to Pitchfork.TV.Read an interview with founder Ryan Schreiber.And, for one week only, watch loudQUIETloud, the Pixies documentary, in

M. Ward Not Playing Favorites

2008-03-28T10:33:00.006-05:00

Check out this acoustic set with MMJ's Jim James. Recorded at a church at this year's SXSW. (thanks, Aq. Drunkard) Also, his collaboration with Zooey Deschanel - She & Him - is up.

NPR @ SXSW

2008-03-14T13:17:00.007-05:00

Hi. You may know NPR from such things as radio and news on the radio. Well, it just so happens they've got themselves a swell music site: www.npr.org/musicGo now so you can say, "Dude. I was going to NPR's music site when it was in beta," and thusly obtain cool points. Additionally, if you are not subscribing to the All Songs Considered podcast, you should probably get on them shits.NPR's

Bon Iver: Singer, Songwriter ... Hunter.

2008-03-13T13:41:00.002-05:00

Check out this interview with Mr. Vernon, then check out (or re-check out) his tunes ..."For Emma, Forever Ago"

Dri = Luv

2008-02-20T16:04:00.002-05:00

I put this cd on the server a while ago and then forgot to write about it!..."Dri is Adrianne Verhoeven from the Anniversary, Art In Manila and Fourth Of July. "Smoke Rings" is her debut solo record out now on Range Life. Recorded at Mixtape Soundlab in Lawrence, Kansas with production by SayMyName, Josh Powers, 1,000,000 Light Years and Nezbeat."...its a great album that touches many genres...a

You Tube To the Rescue

2008-02-19T11:01:00.004-05:00

I cannot operate the video on my camera, couple youtubes from Saturday's show, courtesy of others Andrew Bird Joins Wilco... Passenger Side Dash 7 Red Eyed and Blue/I Got You

Ryan Adams No Longer on Top of JDR's Sh*t List

2008-02-18T17:59:00.003-05:00

Thought this was pretty funny ... here's part of the post. For anyone who cares, Jim DeRogatis had somewhat of a feud going with Ryan Adams years back which culminated in a nasty voicemail from RA to JDR, which you can easily find on the web these days. Jim DeRogatis Hates JunoJim DeRogatis dislikes the Doors, Springsteen, Rolling Stone, and Ryan Adams. We knew all that. He's also not a fan of

An Epic Night with Wilco

2008-02-18T09:23:00.012-05:00

Attended Saturday's Wilco show at a packed Riviera Theatre with my friend Aaron. I don't think I can even begin to describe the experience, but suffice it to say, anyone who was on the fence about Wilco prior to, would have been a convert by show's end. "Being There" and "A.M" supplied the bulk of the setlist, with 'Dash 7' making a rare appearance. We agreed the feat was the versatility of the

Wilco Begins 5-Night Chicago Residency, Tonight!

2008-02-15T09:30:00.006-05:00

Tonight marks night one of Wilco's five night stay at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. With no opening act and a grab bag set list (will they mix in some Uncle Tupelo?), I'm curious what surprises and treats each show brings about. I'm only going Saturday, but I do have a friend who bought the entire residency, so I'll try to get feedback and post. If anyone else is going, chime in! In the

Ernie and Bert go BRUTAL

2008-02-01T22:41:00.000-05:00

is it music? is it hilarious? orrrrrrrrrr is it just a waste of time? watch to the end and let me know what you think.

Beat the Devil

2008-02-01T17:15:00.000-05:00

Saw these guys when they opened for Vampire Weekend at the Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. The trio consists of a drummer, bassist and lead singer who also plays some sort of mesmerizing horizontal accordion. Had a kind of droney gothic vibe elevated by Shilpa's serious pipes and bewildering Karen O meets Elaine Benes dance moves. Dark, bottom-heavy and slightly spastic, Beat the

M. Ward Gets Almost Famous

2008-01-31T10:15:00.001-05:00

In case anyone missed this posting the other day, here is a sneak peek at the new M. Ward/Zooey Deschanel collaboration. Volume One drops in March.Check it >

Finger Puppets & RA this V-Day, Courtesy of AT&T

2008-01-28T12:49:00.000-05:00

Ahh, What is '08 Without Some DRA?

2008-01-24T14:13:00.001-05:00

Ten days ago we ran across loads of new videos that Ryan Adams had been working on in his spare time. Some of them were funny; others were confusing, or sad. One clip in particular, "Sad Days," is no longer available. According to a post on Ryan's YouTube Director page, "Gawker posted some stuff bout SAD DAYS. i thought the clouds and stuff were a metaphor for that feeling of being lost after

Vampire Weekend Midnight Sale/Performance

2008-01-24T12:53:00.000-05:00

Monday January 28thVirgin Megastore Union SquareNYCSchedule of Events:10:30PMPre-purchase the album. Includes wristband for priority entrance to the performance.11:30PMIn-store performance12:00AMAutographing CDs

New Savy Fav Video

2008-01-19T13:13:00.000-05:00

Love it.

Jens Lekman Coming to a City Near You

2008-01-11T09:26:00.000-05:00

Not only is he coming stopping near all of us this spring, he's also now in the iDisk. Just starting to dig into it, but there's something about his voice I keep coming back to. Check it if you haven't already! _ _ _ Kortedala, the album that made a slew of top 10 lists in 2007. Starting March 13, Jens will be in the States and kicking off his North American dates at this year's SXSW Music

Fourteen Oh My Rockness Resolutions for 2008:

2008-01-10T16:37:00.000-05:00

January 10, 20081. Stop going to so many sold-out shows. They're becoming too safe.2. Start going to more sparse shows. Those are the dangerous ones. 3. Use the free "My Rockness" feature more. It rocks almost as hard as Daniel Day.4. Stop making fun of the Oh My Rockness programmer so much. 5. Think of a better word for "showlist." Any word will do. Maybe "kewllist." 6. Make Oh My Rockness belt

MGMT on Dave tonight

2008-01-08T14:29:00.000-05:00

One band to keep an eye on in '08 is Brooklyn's MGMT. If you have yet to experience their rad psych-pop, we've got two chances for you to give 'em a listen. For starters, the fellas are performing on tonight's Late Show with David Letterman, so set those Tivos. They will be cranking out a live rendition of their infectious single "Time To Pretend," which comes from their Columbia Records debut

Radiohead say OK computer to iTunes

2008-01-07T23:17:00.000-05:00

Radiohead asked fans: “How much is our new album worth?” when they released their record as an “honesty box” download. The answer appears to be £7.99 after In Rainbows made a surprise appearance on the iTunes digital store. Read more >Get the Radiohead 'In Rainbows' Video Podcast

CBGB'S TO BECOME FASHION BOUTIQUE

2008-01-04T17:30:00.000-05:00

The same CBGB's that is the Home of Underground Rock? The same CBGB's that is birth place of Punk Rock? I'm no longer surprised by anything.

Top Ad Music of 2007

2008-01-02T16:00:00.000-05:00

A few years ago, cool songs were only found in commercials for Nike, The Gap and and Lucky Charms. Now every band is "selling out" their songs helping hawk everything from spermicidal lubricants to diapers. Here's a list of the most memorable music trends in advertising from 07 as compiled by Adtunes.See the top 10 >

"Once" Late Bloomer?

2007-12-18T09:34:00.000-05:00

Our friends at XRT gave away passes to see this movie last night at the Biograph. A pretty cool, intimate venue (ticked me off even more that I missed the Ryan Adams show there this past summer) but I loved this movie. I know it's been out forever and I'm late to the party, but I'm wondering if any of you saw it? Funny thing, I saw the Frames this summer at the Hideout Block Party, and now I'm

Juno (soundtrack)

2007-12-16T13:52:00.000-05:00

Cat Power. Bully Holly. Belle & Sebastian. Michael Cera & Ellen Page. And more. Check out this collection of music from the motion picture, Juno. Then go see the movie. Both feats.

bon iver skinny love @ bowery ballroom

2007-12-14T18:19:00.001-05:00

This guy is just amazing!

Smells Like Sacrilege

2007-12-13T00:35:00.001-05:00

Paul Anka does Cobain. Feat or Fece? What do you think?

happy holidays, okkervil style

2007-12-12T09:19:00.000-05:00

http://www.okkervilriver.com/index.phpWhat's more, Sheff has made it known that he wants feedback. Golden is no random smattering of other people's songcraft; indeed, the collection boasts "loose thematic ties" to Okkervil's latest, The Stage Names. Perhaps you'd like to ask Mr. Sheff himself for more insight? Send questions to mixtape@okkervilriver.com and they just might be answered. Or inquire

Besnard Lakes @ Bowery (Dec. 5th)

2007-12-09T23:20:00.000-05:00

This summer the dark trippiness and Brian-Wilson-esque harmonies of Montreal's latest export were completely lost on me, as I am usually a sucker for pop hooks. But not Wednesday, as a whim had my ears crossing their own borders, into a new and happy place. Thanks to Casey.Find yourself somewhere new with the video for 'Agent 13'.

ariel pink?

2007-12-07T15:02:00.001-05:00

anyone have any info on him....or perhaps some music?

Albums Find New Life ... Live

2007-12-03T22:02:00.000-05:00

Mark Arm (Mudhoney) and Greg Kot (Chicago Trib) talk about the appeal of live-album shows and what they suggest about the music industry. Listen here.

Feats & Feces Top Ten

2007-11-27T14:34:00.000-05:00

Gummys, Paste, Plug ... all that voting & arguing and listing and thinking just makes me wonder what F&F's top slots will be! Post away 'til December 31, 2007! What is YOUR Top Ten of 2007?!EDIT This post is for Top Ten ALBUMS of the year. If you want to start a diff top ten post, let's have it! Harp released their top albums of the year, which I think I like more than Paste's http://

Single Minded: Marvin Gaye, U2 and Ryan Adams Covers, Wu-Tang Mixtape and More

2007-11-16T17:58:00.000-05:00

Waz does U2. Wu-Tang does Raekwon. The Almost (who?) does Ryan Adams. Are these covers tight or are they trash?You decide.

Ah, the vote that really counts ...

2007-11-16T14:55:00.001-05:00

2007 did not disappoint. As fans we've shown our devotion all year by making mixtapes, surfing blogs, squeezing into cramped venues and swapping MP3s (did we say swapping? we meant buying). We've done whatever it took to find, listen to, read about and share our zeal for these artists. Each year, PLUG is proud to bring the independent music community together – fans and biz alike - to recognize

Guest List: Band of Horses

2007-11-15T08:29:00.000-05:00

Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell tells us nearly all of his likes, with the exception of favorite color and best Bratz character. Nice shirt. Read it >

The Results Are In...

2007-11-08T15:20:00.000-05:00

And we're all a bunch of cheap bastards.Sixty-two percent of people who downloaded In Rainbows paid nothing for the album, resulting in the average price people paid for the album being $2.26.I think that's pretty sorry. Look at Thom. He's crushed!What do you guys think?

Worth sitting through Dr Phil...

2007-11-04T17:59:00.001-05:00

...and I don't think much would be, but I would have endured it to be in the audience for this show! Dr Phil, Stupid Pet Tricks and RATC took the stage for the 11/1 Letterman Show. They did "everybody knows" for TV, but then stuck around for some extras on the webcast: "how do you keep love alive" and "pearls on a string." And what a treat it is! Love that they take over Dave's desk and the couch

The View From the Plateau

2007-10-30T09:17:00.000-05:00

Pretty lengthy and comprehensive article if anyone is bored (of suffering from a MNF hangover). I'm interested to see the direction of the "Cardinals," if he really does incorporates himself more into the band, and less as a singer & his band. Maybe they'll end up being Wilco-ish? http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article/5566/feature/music/ryan_adams (courtesy of Paste Magazine) After this '

Bon Iver

2007-10-29T15:18:00.000-05:00

So, I'm digging this guy. Good, simple songwriting. Perfect for Fall. Thoughts?Clickety-click.

Somewhere It's Gotta Be Tuesday

2007-10-24T21:22:00.002-05:00

Cuz there's new tunes to be heard! Ryan Adams EP, Follow the LightsScotland Yard Gospel Choir, SYGC Deadstring Brothers, Silver Mountain. I haven't had a chance to even listen to it all yet. I'm a little less enthusiastic about Deadstring Brothers this go-round. Call me sexist, but I kind of dug the chick as the backing vocal. Treats on SYGC...Kelly Hogan and Nora O'Connor appear on the album,

Chicago's Finest Part 2

2007-10-18T21:51:00.000-05:00

Follow the Lights - Preview

2007-10-16T16:33:00.000-05:00

http://www.filter-mag.com/index.php?id=15634&c=6I don't know how or if it's possible to attach a music file on here, but here's a link to a preview of the new RA song. EP is due out next week.

For the Fans

2007-10-16T07:36:00.000-05:00

Once again, R. Kelly blesses us with his special brand of insane. NSFW if cursing ain't cool in your office. Otherwise, have at it.

Ryan Adams and the Cardinals Don't Look Back

2007-10-15T10:46:00.001-05:00

By Matt Diehl, Photography by Phil Andelmanfrom blackbookmag.com"Life on the road hasn't changed at all. I just no longer get dead-drunk wasted and disappear to some hotel in Tijuana." —Ryan Adams, above.“Let him mess around a bit,” the manager instructs. Sure, the interview was supposed to start 20 minutes ago, and sure, it’s the second attempt at one to boot (he slept through the last one). He’

Pitchfork's (And Now Your) Guide to "In Rainbows"

2007-10-10T10:34:00.001-05:00

As you listen, or after you finish, take PF's 'behind the scenes' tour! It's so long I'm not going to copy/paste but it's pretty fun... http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/46272-pitchforks-guide-to-radioheads-in-rainbows

New Radiohead Available Today!

2007-10-10T09:19:00.000-05:00

So I'm sure this is news to no one, but Radiohead's latest, IN RAINBOWS, is available via download starting TODAY! I just got mine. I'm listening to the first song and I am already pretty excited about this. As you probably know, the band set it up so you can go to the Web site -- inrainbows.com -- and either order the disc (with artwork, etc.) and download the whole album for 40 pounds, or you

Montreal mainstays deploy magic through the Good Book

2007-10-09T16:59:00.000-05:00

Overexposure issues aside, Canadian indie darlings Arcade Fire have found a new, short & sweet way to satiate their fans.Having already whetted their appetites for weeks with subtle clues about a new site launch, singer Win Butler & Co. have officially taken BeonlineB.com live. Playing off an anagram for the group's latest effort, Neon Bible, production company Nu Films turns what could've been

Under the Blacklight

2007-10-04T11:32:00.000-05:00

So I finally gave Under the Blacklight a listen. Man, I really don't like it. I'm finding it really cheesy. I haven't listened to their other stuff, but I've read that this album is a bit of a departure. Are any of you Rilo Kiley fans? What do you think?The only song that I doesn't completely make me want to hunt down Jenny Lewis and give her a stern talking to is "The Angels Hung Around," which,

Kinksy

2007-10-03T14:23:00.000-05:00

OHAI!!!!I haven't seen Darjeeling Limited yet, but as always with Mr. Anderson's films, I am enjoying his use of The Kinks in the soundtrack. You can stream it here. Just click "Open Soundtrack" and you can pick the tracks you want to hear. Along with some very excellent Kinks songs (all from "Lola Versus Powerman and the Money-Go-Round (Part One)" I believe), there's a bunch of Indian music, a

Someone ...Please... Post Something Else!

2007-10-01T20:08:00.000-05:00

Or Munster will be forced to cut off my blog-privileges! Here are a few fine videos I was sent, though, from the Saturday show. Just wanted to share... luckily it's Tuesday, there must be some new music to discuss?! a sweet version of 'two" and it was too dark for the video, but fun to hear an old 'heartbreaker' song

Dear Chicago

2007-09-30T21:53:00.000-05:00

9/29 setlist, courtesy of raa. On 8:301. Magnolia Mountain2. Dear Chicago3. Beautiful Sorta4. Goodnight Rose ("smoking")5. Rescue Blues6. The Sun Also Sets ("still smoking" - that's figurative)7. When the Stars Go Blue8. Two9. Let It Ride10. Wildflowers11. Peaceful Valley12. Nightbirds (ryan on piano)13. Please Do Not Let Me Go14. Off Broadway15. Cold Rosesoff at 9:45. back on a few minutes

Where Is My Mind?

2007-09-29T13:35:00.001-05:00

Ryan Adams the the CardinalsFriday, Sept 28: MadisonSetlist(courtesy of the archive) On: 8:05pm 1. Goodnight Rose2. Games3. Wildflowers4. Peaceful Valley (Blew Doors WOW!!!)5. Cold Roses6. Everybody Knows7. Rescue Blues (RA on Piano)8. Two9. Mockingbird Song10. What Sin (with long noisy jammy ending)It Seems What Sin is out of this world, 11. Beautiful Sorta12. Dear John13. A Kiss Before I Go (

Cease To Begin

2007-09-24T20:23:00.000-05:00

New BoH in the idisk! To be honest, I haven't had a chance to listen yet myself ... but I'm excited to listen after discovering "Everything All The Time" this summer (yep, late to the table on that one...) I find it so easy to get caught up in those ethereal vocals and just shut out everything around me (tip: not good when sleepily driving to work in morning!) so I'm intrigued to hear the new

Keep Austin Hot

2007-09-23T21:54:00.000-05:00

I realize the slogan is "Keep Austin Weird" but based on my experience, "hot" was much more prevalent than "weird." Two weekends ago I wrapped up my summer of festivals with a trip to Austin and a day at ACL. Here's what I left thinking: for a music festival that brings out 60 thousand people daily, I was a little surprised by the lack of shade when it's 110 degrees, plus. Lolla's Grant Park

Ramping up ...

2007-09-21T10:59:00.000-05:00

With a plethora of RA shows coming up next week what better way to end the week than with a little update on the new EP October 23rd! But please...October Road? Isn't that just another bad TV show set to the tune of popular indie music? Maybe he will show up on "gossip girl" next!

Meet Me Down At Heavy Load

2007-09-19T11:13:00.000-05:00

New Deadstring song from their forthcoming album "Silver Mountain" ... Big Day Oct 9th with new DSB & BoH!

Beach House "Master of None"

2007-09-06T11:49:00.001-05:00

Menomena - Wet And Rusting

2007-08-28T22:13:00.000-05:00

this here band is my new fave for the week. check out their video take on the song "wet and rusting": 3:45 of unexpected pondering and quirky surprises.send my casket to portland, please.

Worth Watching Again

2007-08-28T08:35:00.001-05:00

Or, if you missed it! Feist and her many, many friends!

No wait, set your DVR tonight!

2007-08-27T16:06:00.000-05:00

Ok, isn't this just a little bit, showing off?! the performance in question is none other than Feist's "Late Show With David Letterman" appearance. Tune in at 11:30 p.m. (Eastern) tonight and catch Feist joined by choir comprised of Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene, Carl "A.C." Newman of the New Pornographers, Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, and Scott Devendorf of the

Set your DVRs for Tuesday

2007-08-27T10:11:00.000-05:00

I'm a day early but Okkervil River will be on Conan tomorrow night (Tuesday, 8/28). On a somewhat related note, I caught Magnolia Electric Co. this weekend at the Empty Bottle. It was a first for both: the band and the venue. I admit, I was completely unfamiliar with MEC before this, so though they sounded good and spoke little, I don't have much to compare them to. I think I was just as

Friends Til the End with Okkervil River

2007-08-23T15:53:00.001-05:00

I am obsessed with the new Okkervil River album, The Stage Names. I'm not, however, very good at writing about music that I love -- I tend to get too overwhelmed with adoration and can't put it into words, which is a shame, considering it is actually my job to be able to put things into words. So, instead, I think my feelings for the album can be best expressed through the lyrics from "Does

Ryan Adams Takeover

2007-08-22T10:50:00.001-05:00

Check out the site! The store is now open ...

You Are the Moneymaker

2007-08-22T09:57:00.000-05:00

Ok, Under the Blacklight is now posted! Reviews are mixed, at best -it took a pretty good beating in Pitchfork and Stereogum but I think expecations tend to spiral out of control (see: Wilco) and people just need to relax. It may not be the BEST Rilo Kiley album ever, but it's a good listen. And for me to endorse a non-depressing album is a rare occurrence!

Tomorrow!

2007-08-20T17:11:00.001-05:00

Friends, tomorrow is wonderful! Why, you ask? Well, as Little Orphan Annie famously sang, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be new releases that, hopefully, will melt your brain with awesomeness and give you a reason to keep yourself alive, at least for one more day. So say hello to the new babies. Hopefully they will be adorable and not crap all over themselves and us:Caribou:

Citizens of Tomorrow

2007-08-19T09:34:00.000-05:00

Last night I had a dream that I was working in a large corporation. The whole company was abuzz with a rumor that our CEO -- and ruler of the universe -- was coming for a rare visit. Our CEO? Darth Vader. When Lord Vader arrived, everyone assembled in a large auditorium. Why were we there? Were we going to be vaporized? Had our intergalactic stock taken a dive? Vader instructed us all to look up

Toyko Police Club at Bowery Ballroom, Monday 8/13

2007-08-17T16:18:00.000-05:00

Okay, okay. I--and a handful of other people--missed most of the show due to some drunk jackass. But I did get a broken nose as a souvenir!And my "friend" should be getting souvenir from my lawyers in the mail sometime soon...anyway, here's some other concert-goers take on the show and the mayhem:Shelves of VinylBrooklyn Vegan

Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Live Yahoo Sets

2007-08-16T11:46:00.000-05:00

if i'm not mistaken, they allowed fans on the archive to vote for songs they wanted to hear most? maybe on top of the new ET tracks? check out the fan Q&A's, they're great. i like how he takes righful credit for writing "stars go blue."

Hello Brooklyn, We're The Hold Steady

2007-08-13T13:45:00.000-05:00

Saw this video on the Hold Steady, courtesy of an apparently new-ish NPR show, "code-named "The Bryant Park Project," will exist everywhere all the time: On the Web, through podcasts, in video and even on the radio. It's not a talk show, but it will be a conversation." Anyone local happen to catch this free show in Brooklyn?

Wilco photo contest 2

2007-08-10T11:06:00.000-05:00

Enter to win a trip to ACL to see Wilco perform live. Just submit a photo of you wearing or holding something Wilco related. Good luck! See details >

I'm Sorry Marty

2007-08-07T16:55:00.001-05:00

Who's Next? Jim DeRogatis? Nevertheless, pretty funny.

Vampire Weekend is Now Posted ...

2007-08-07T07:55:00.000-05:00

new yorkers, looks like they'll be in your 'hood(s) this month & next. check it out!

beck, ryan adams have things covered

2007-08-06T20:57:00.000-05:00

these popular musical artists and others are contributing to famous titles of books from penguin publishing. what artist would you like to see create a cover for a specific book. reply with your answer >

Lolla 2007!

2007-08-06T08:02:00.000-05:00

Lolla 2007 - Grant Park ChicagoLolla '07 has now come & gone. I won't go on & on ... I can say, having gone to Bonnaroo this year, Lolla is by far more organized, cleaner, easier and well, better looking (at least because everyone here was clothed). I missed a couple of sets due to poor time management but heard that the Black Keys and Tokyo Police Club were fantastic. Saturday, the Hold Steady

Rock bad boy Ryan Adams plays it straight

2007-08-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

I can't let a week go by without a Ryan-related post!

Time For Lolla!

2007-08-02T08:35:00.000-05:00

So tomorrow brings Lollapalooza to Grant Park again, and somehow I've decided to go. All. Three. Days! Anyway ... I have a pretty big gap in my schedule some of the days, especially Friday between 3:00 - 6:30 (when the Black Keys take a stage.)Anyway, I have some favs I want to see, of course, but if any of you have great recoomendations for bands you dig or have seen, please post your opinion!

the pool

2007-07-31T11:24:00.000-05:00

i WAS going to do a vlog posting from the band of horses show there last week, but time got away from me before i ran out for west-coast adventuring.here are some pics from ladyhawk, martha quinn and i.

Kevin Drew: "Backed Out on the..." Vid

2007-07-27T08:40:00.000-05:00

Warning: This will melt your face! Truly amazing video from Kevin Drew's forthcoming album "Spirit If..." courtesy of Pitchfork Music.Check out J Mascis and Lou Barlow...oh, and Murph.

Vampire Weekend

2007-07-26T15:09:00.000-05:00

Empty Bottle tomorrow nightThe UW Memorial Union Terrace (aka: one of the best outdoor places in the world!)Saturday...I like these guys, anyone else hear much 'bout them?

The National On Letterman

2007-07-26T13:43:00.001-05:00

For anyone who missed it

That Crazy Ryan Adams ...

2007-07-26T11:18:00.000-05:00

I'm sure we all saw this, but I'll post it anyway ... I admit it, to hear "When The Stars Go Blue" would make me swoon. The Tim McGraw version makes me want to crawl out of my skin ... Taking orders from the audience ... hope he keeps it up for the fall shows!<

Heart it races by Architecture in Helsinki

2007-07-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

Check out this organic, freeform live-in-courtyard performance of the classic Arcade Fire tune. ROCKIN'!

Band of Horses cover Hall & Oates

2007-07-25T23:44:00.001-05:00

who-who. who-who, who-who-who.

Rilo Kiley Comin' At Ya

2007-07-25T13:16:00.000-05:00

Someone mentioned that they're excited for the new Rilo Kiley jammy jam. Here's a little something to tide you over. Stereogum has a new track from "Under the Blacklight," which will be out 8/21. Check it out here.

Ryan Adams - Halloweenhead (video)

2007-07-25T09:07:00.000-05:00

This is just plain silly.

Live at LG: Silversun Pickups - Well Thought Out Twinkles

2007-07-25T09:04:00.001-05:00

This Is Not A Ryan Adams' Interveiw

2007-07-23T14:38:00.000-05:00

The Waiting Is the Hardest Part

2007-07-23T09:09:00.001-05:00

I am going nuts waiting for a few new albums to come out, the most being Kevin Drew's "Spirit If..." and Okkervil River's "The Stage Names." I could actually preorder Okkervil and download it now, but I'm cheap. Maybe later today if it just gets to be too much to bear. Anyway, is there anything you guys are going crazy waiting for?

Great Northern and The Comas

2007-07-19T08:17:00.000-05:00

Ventured out it near-torrential downpours last night to people watch at the always-colorful Subterranean in Bucktown last night. Not my favorite venue ever but it did the job (mainly I was distracted by the odd crowd of typical hipster, gangster Hispanics, mother/daughter duos clamoring for autographs and some 20-something dude who tried telling us he was the chancellor of the Univeristy of

Southern Manners

2007-07-16T11:28:00.001-05:00

You probably know them from their work as the inconspicuous backup singers for Jenny Lewis's solo effort, "Rabbit Fur Coat." But the Watson Twins have an album of their own called "Southern Manners." I, personally, dig it a lot and think it deserves a listen ... Enjoy! It's now posted ...

New RA - Live at La Maroquinerie 6/3/07

2007-07-15T13:59:00.000-05:00

thanks to the folks at aquarium drunkard, this great, great RA show has been made available. munsters, if your hiro ballroom show sounded anything like this, you are one frakken lucky bastard! show is now posted & everyone should take a listen! (imho)

Spoon "The Underdog"

2007-07-11T14:58:00.001-05:00

Wayne Coyne's Guide to Festival Survival

2007-07-05T08:26:00.000-05:00

this may not qualify as music "news" or anything significant but give me some leeway this morning ... i'm sitting here back at work when i really think i should still be dreaming of sparklers and hot dogs, tucked safely in bed ... plus, having just seen these crazy lips last month, i thought it was kinda funny.

ssshhhhake it off

2007-07-03T22:07:00.000-05:00

wilco dvd as quicktime file. in idisk.grab it soon, sucka. like now.musical feats, musical feces > SHAKE_IT_OFF 2.mp4

Chicago's OTHER Finest!

2007-07-03T08:40:00.001-05:00

Holy Camole! Check out the video for Flosstradamus' remix of Matt and Kim's "Yea Yeah." It's almost too much fun.

The National LIVE - NPR, All Songs Considered

2007-06-27T21:52:00.000-05:00

The National, live in concert. With host Bob Boilen. The National make thoughtful, mostly melancholy rock in the spirit of Joy Division or Leonard Cohen, with singer Matt Berninger's warm baritone voice set against deftly orchestrated instrumentation that's as epic as it is intimate. Hear the group recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.Now posted.