Almost as much as I enjoy the music I put on this blog, I enjoy the technology that brings it to you.
Being that I use imeem as the primary embed media player for this site, it was interesting to see an interview from the Founder/CEO. I'm also glad to hear that they're planning an iPhone app in the future.
If you haven't checked out the Dodo's yet, listen to this set on NPR Music. Good stuff.
The Dodos' Tribal-Folk Crossover
Elizabeth WeinbergMeric Long and Logan Kroeber of The Dodos.
World Cafe, March 10, 2009 - The Dodos began as the unlikely partnership of Meric Long's country-blues finger picking with Logan Kroeber's experimental drumming. By incorporating their experiences with West African Ewe drumming and prog-metal, The Dodos created a sound driven by polyrhythmic tribal beats and acoustic guitar, as well as sincere lyrics. Though the band's almost primitive play with syncopated beats has likened it to acts such as Yeasayer andAnimal Collective, Long and Kroeber have developed a distinctly lyrical and sweet folk style.
The Dodos' propulsive sound is best consumed live, but it's captured effectively on band's sophomore album,Visiter. The constant conversation between driving guitar and energetic drum patterns turns what would otherwise be simple folk-pop melodies into dynamic, danceable hits. In a session with host David Dye, the duo discusses the complex creation ofVisiter.
Here's a new video from The Presets. Kinda strange but gives me that Billy Elliot vibe. Check them out at the Grog Shop on Friday, April 17th.
Also, check out a free MP3 from Arjan Writes below...
[From :: arjanwrites music blog ::: Watch The Presets "If I Know You" + Free MP3 Download]
Some great videos of Justin Townes Earle on LaudroMatinee... Just another reason I'm upset I missed him at the Kent State Folk Festival. Hopefully he comes around again soon.
Don't forget look for his new release "Midnight at the Movies".
Not quite a month since posting the about the last EP from Roman Candle, they released a new one today. Download the 128k version for free, or pay what you want for 320k.
I also discovered they're touring, but not hitting Cleveland this time... maybe next.
I received an update that Ani was going to be on the new Artists Den CD (exclusively at B&N), which I will definitely pick up.
Went to the Artists Den website and LOVED the video video quality.
Check out Josh Ritter...
Great stuff... both of these were sent to me by my co-worker. I've been on the lookout for eCards that weren't the obnoxious flash, sound, motion-craziness. I think I've found it.
I subscribe to this Quality Boots blog, because who doesn't like a good bootleg? Most of the time, they're just traditional artists on the bootleg circuit (Led Zeppelin, Rush, Beatles, etc.), but occassaionally an artist I like gets posted (not that I don't like LZ or the Beatles, but you get the point). This is a gem.
Tracy Chapman
Studio Demos 1986 or 1987
OU Notes:
I've had this 5 song demo laying about for 20 years. It is labeled 1987 but a source who knows a bit about Tracy Chapman history believes these might have been recorded in 1986 in Medford MA at WMFO studios at Tufts University where Tracy was going to school.
The tape was probably circulated locally in conjunction with a few shows she was doing in Boston at that time. It was before her debut was recorded.
1 Baby Can I Hold You
2 Talkin bout a Revolution
3 This Time
4 Mountain O' Things
5 For You
rapidshare.com:
http://lix.in/-3d26bb
http://lix.in/-3ead5c
megaupload:
http://lix.in/-3a1979
http://lix.in/-3ba01a
Comments welcome. [From Tracy Chapman: Demos 1986 or 87 (Studio) FLAC]
Sad news... You have 1 week left to watch (record?) any of the concerts in their archive... Ugh, so many.
So not sure what's going on with these guys... taking a break or not? Who cares, I'm just happy to get a new song by them. It's up now... Go get it!
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Debuting New Song On TV
David J. Prince, N.Y.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, the Brooklyn and Philadelphia-based indie band, will debut a new song, "Statues," on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" tonight (March 4).
Immediately following the performance, the band will make a demo version of the song available for free on its Web site. The band says it "might work" on the song "some more in the future" but has not provided further details about its upcoming plans.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah came to prominence in 2005 when its self-titled debut scanned more than 126,000 copies without the help of a label.
The band became a poster child for a new D.I.Y. approach for indie bands, opting to release its follow-up, "Some Loud Thunder," independently as well. "Thunder" debuted on The Billboard 200 in February 2007 at No. 47 with first-week sales of 19,000.
So Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest has leaked. I was a little surprised it happened this soon too...
I like Grizzly Bear's take on this. Both understanding a little regret, which is completely understandable. What I can't wrap my head around is buying albums that I don't know if I like. Unless I was a huge Grizzly Bear fan (which I'm not), then I want to know the album before dropping $16.99 + shipping for the Vinyl. Maybe I'm just cheap. But I'm going to get comfortable with the leaked copy before I decide to buy.
I definitely appreciate supporting artists and will always do so. If not by buying their album, then by seeing them in concert or promoting them on this blog. Most of the time it involves all 3.
There’s a hole in the bucket, Delilah
Hey all,
So yeah, we are kind of bummed this leaked so early. We know it’s not the 90’s anymore and times have changed, and we’re super grateful for all the support people have shown us on the blogs and internet, but we were kind of hoping it wouldn’t happen this soon.
Ultimately we feel like we put out a great album and hope people enjoy it, and we really hope people take the time to pre-order and support the good one-and-a-half years it took to write and record it.
I promise you the album art for both CD and vinyl is going to be gorgeous. And a bonus: all vinyl people will get a high quality download coupon with their purchase.
Leaking is a tricky subject; as we all know, I’ve had my run ins with the law O__o (Hi, Mr. Sheriff!) I have conflicting opinions about it, as it’s really complicated, but ultimately it saddens me that a bummer-quality version of Veckatimest is going around. Please consider putting your energies into a pre-order or into waiting till May 26 for the album the way we intend it to be presented.
Not to get all mushy, but we definitely put a lot of love and work into this one and are just excited to hit the road and tour it again.
Ok, there! Got that off my chest.
Warm regards.
Pre-Order directly from the band:
Gorgeous video. His mellow sound is exactly what I would want to be listening to when watching the incongruous pattern of birds. He also has a new album out that slipped by me. I'll definitely be checking it out.
This was an unexpected treat. With a new album out soon, I wasn't expecting to see any more videos from them. This is my FAVORITE song from their last album, and one I played during my guest V-day appearance on WRUW.
I know this video has been out a while, but Pitchfork.tv just posted a good quality version. Still a great song and quite the eclectic video. Good stuff.
Dates are set!!
Pitchfork Music Festival 2009!
Union Park, Chicago, July 17-19Drum roll: The fourth annual Pitchfork Music Festival will take place in Chicago July 17-19. So cancel that "screw the recession" European vacation ASAP-- it's not worth it. The Pitchfork Music Festival, on the other hand, is definitely worth it. Not like we're biased or anything. The three-day fest will once again take place at Chicago's lovely Union Park, so get ready to gawk at the coolest sunglasses you've ever seen while soaking in the finest music known to man...on earth...and in space. It will be mega.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13. I know what you're thinking: "So which incredibly awesome bands are going to be there this year?" Slow down. We can't give everything away at once. Stay tuned to this space for a regular stream of festival updates in the coming weeks. While you're waiting, go ahead and check out Deerhunter's Bradford Cox performing with Spoon from last year's show or Girl Talk doing th [From Pitchfork Music Festival 2009! | Pitchfork]
