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Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts
4/26/10
4/21/10
4/15/10
Kickdrums - Video & Free Mixtapes
Cleveland's own Kickdrums have been a favorite of mine for some time... Though I haven't had the pleasure of seeing them yet. I've been meaning to post this video for a couple weeks now, but today is the day. Particularly because I also just found out that they are offering up a 3 volume mix-tape called the Indio Sessions (Coachella). Dont' really have much of a story behind it - but it's got some amazing artists. And if they mixed this as well as they mix their own stuff - watch out: http://thekickdrums.bandcamp.com/
Kickdrums Make a Three-Part Mixtape
Cleveland's supercool DJ team the Kickdrums have just released a three-part mixtape called The Indio Sessions.
The mixes, which you can downlaod here, are based on the Coachella music fest, so there's plenty of music-snob-approved tunes and artists.
MGMT, Passion Pit, Spoon and Yeasayer all make appearances.
Seriously — you should go download them now. You'll be cooler than Hipster Kitty.—Michael Gallucci (follow me on Twitter @mgallucci)
[From Kickdrums Make a Three-Part Mixtape | C-Notes: Scene's Music Blog | Cleveland Scene]
Now for the video...
4/13/10
Familjen
Proof that you don't always need the words to enjoy a good song. Just added Familjen's new album "Mänskligheten" to my new release list (out May 5th)
Familjen - När planeterna stannat from Adrian Recordings on Vimeo.
[from Discobelle]
4/10/10
Seabear (4/1/10)
Third concert night in a row, and it's been a good run. Seabear is from Iceland, and I'm beginning to realize just how much I like these foreign / northern bands. The music has been phenomenal, and the accents are just a treat.
I first got connected to Seabear through a side project of frontman, Sindri Mar Sigfusson, called Sin Fan Bous. That album is probably one of my favorite albums in the last year. Seabear just released their second album (We Built a Fire) and I'd highly recommend them, especially if you're a fan of bands like The Shins.
See what I'm talking about...
Here's a regular video of theirs...
And a Sin Fang Bous video... because you need it.
4/8/10
The Big Pink (3/23/10)
The Big Pink was kind of a gamble for me... I really enjoyed the sound and imagery of their Dominos and Velvet videos. They have a rather dense, electronic sound, but still with some pop sensibility. As the show approached, more friends were talking about A Place to Bury Strangers - even questioning why they weren't the headliners. I should have spent some more time with them before the show.
A Place to Bury Strangers took the dark stage, barely allowing you the ability to see them. Unfortunately the sound made it difficult to hear them as well - at least the vocals. Everything else was turned UP. Those who know more than me about them agreed, and said they didn't sound quite right. All in all, I enjoyed the performance.
The Big Pink was also good. A little better on the vocals. They sounded as I expected. Maybe a little heavier on the jam, but that was welcomed. Some people in the party didn't like them as much as the openers, but they landed pretty evenly in my book.
Here's a pic I grabbed before they turned the lights down...
4/7/10
Xiu Xiu Tonight at the Spot
Xiu Xiu tonight at the Spot (on the Case campus). Can't say I know much about them, but I see their name all over the place. Should be interesting.
4/6/10
Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore / Dear Companion (3/11/10)
I can't say enough nice things about Ben Sollee. He's so adorable and talented. This time, he brought some of his adorable and talented friends with him, touring on his new collaboration album called Dear Companion. But first, opening was Family of the Year, an LA band that I first saw open for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros at the Kent State Folk Festival. This time, they were a little more casual, and quite enjoyable. A nice opener for Ben & company.
Ben & Daniel took the stage with a woman on violin, guitar and vocals, and a guy on drums. The four of these guys were pitch perfect in their performance. Their voices and instruments just blended seamlessly, but also provided an exciting dynamic to solid songwriting. The show was impeccable. Ben just owns that cello.
My favorite song on the album... (you can find the rest of the videos from this performance here)
Titus Andronicus (3/9/10)
I feel lucky to have caught this performance. Titus Andronicus did a promotional, free, record store tour for the release of their new album, The Monitor. I hadn't even had a chance to hear the album yet, but had a feeling this would be a good show. And it was.
This album is already being talked about as one of the best of the year.
Check out their newest video:
A More Perfect Union
Titus Andronicus | MySpace Music Videos
4/5/10
How I Learned to See in the Dark - Chris Pureka
I was just reminded that Chris Pureka has a new album and tour, and while I'm a little disappointed she's not coming to Cleveland (it's been forever), I'm still excited for her new full-length album "How I Learned to See in the Dark" which will be out April 13th. More details below...
Some more details:
ADVANCE COPIES AVAILABLE! There are a limited number of signed advance copies of the new record available at cdbaby.com. These copies will ship today and will get to you well before the April 13th release date! You can buy them here: www.cdbaby.com/cpureka5
“MAKING OF” VIDEOS:
My go-to film extraordinaire, Marion Cunningham, came into the studio with us last March and filmed footage for several behind the scenes, studio video segments. They include footage of me and Merrill Garbus producing and recording “How I Learned to See in the Dark”, interviews, and studio footage of members of band. The first one focuses on the song “Wrecking Ball” and is up now on Logo’s New Now Next website. Go check it out here: www.tinyurl.com/newnownext
The second video is focuses on “Broken Clock” and can be viewed here:
You can see her in The Ark (Ann Arbor, MI) on Monday, April 26th.
3/30/10
Soundtrack 2 My Life - Kid Cudi
More good stuff by Cleveland's own Cudi... just bought the vinyl release of his album. Anxiously awaiting the next.
DatNewCudi.com: KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Directed by Jason Goldwatch) from DatNewCudi / DP on Vimeo.
3/11/10
The Pursuit of Happiness Continues...
Worthy of a re-work and re-listen.
Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" With MGMT and Ratatat Gets Another Video
"Pursuit of Happiness", Kid Cudi's spaced-out MGMT/Ratatat collaboration, already had a video. It involved both Drake and slow-motion champagne spillage, and it wasn't that good.
But an alternate video for the same song made its way onto the internet earlier this week, as New York magazine points out. And hey! This one is way better! Director Megaforce brings out some gravitational weirdness that could well make you nauseous, and Ratatat actually show up in this one. Watch it below:
[From Pitchfork: Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" With MGMT and Ratatat Gets Another Video]
3/2/10
The Morning Benders
Just discovered these guys (via Erin), who are streaming their entire album for free on their website.
Check it out here too...
And the video. Really good stuff.
Yours Truly Presents: The Morning Benders "Excuses" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
2/23/10
Video Tuesday
So I don't really have a "Video Tuesday" segment of this blog... in fact I don't really have any schticks like that, but maybe I should. Anyway, I've been receiving a bevy of new videos and thought I'd share them all together.
Though to start - I'm throwing in a Ani DiFranco video - celebrating the fact that I'm about to see her TWO nights in a row. First at Kent Stage tonight, then at Finney Chapel in Oberlin tomorrow night. Epic.
The rest of these are all worthy bands / songs / videos. Spend a couple moments with them
2/17/10
Gotta Groove Records
Since the purchase of my new turntable, I'm becoming enamored the vinyl revolution. And what better place to be than in Cleveland, which boasts both a kick ass Record Store (Music Saves) and one of the few Record Presses in the country (Gotta Groove Records). Check it out below.
Gotta Groove Records - "Groove With Us" from Nick Cavalier on Vimeo.
2/16/10
Too Far Gone
Just catching up with life... in the meantime, check out Tom Evanchuck covering Neil Young at the Beachland Tavern. He'll be at the Barking Spider next Thursday. I can guarantee a great show!
2/10/10
Kid Cudi Keeps On Comin'... w/ Dan Black
I'm pretty excited about this new Dan Black album... Check him out: http://www.myspace.com/danblacksound
1/28/10
1/27/10
The Tallest Man On Earth - Take Away Show
La Blogotheque posted some videos from The Tallest Man on Earth, a Swedish folk singer with a unique voice. His 2008 Shallow Grave release is one of my recent favorites, and it turns out he's just signed to Dead Oceans and has a his new album, The Wild Hunt, coming out on April 13th.
He's a "must see" if he tours the US.
Tallest Man on Earth - The Gardener - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Tallest man on earth - These Days (Nico Cover) - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Some of my other favorite Blogotheque performances
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