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Thursday September 21, 2006
 
Nirvana DVD Remastered

The Laserdisc version is now a pizza tray so I don't have to flip it over in mid performance anymore.  I can finally throw out my old warped VHS copy.  Nirvana remaining members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have helped complete the DVD transfer of the grand 'Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!' which will include remastered audio and video of Nirvana's 1991 and 1992 tour along with bonus material that has yet to be disclosed.

The DVD is set to release to the masses on November 13th which highlights the height of Nevermind hysteria and features multiple shows.

 
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Decemberists on Late Night

It's going to be a busy October for The Decemberists.  Not only is the group adding tour dates and expected to release their highly anticipated Crane Wife album on October 3rd, but now they are going to show the world their worth on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.  The troupe will be featured on his show for a live performance. To top that all off, you will see them aplenty on the likes of Filter, Paste, and Rolling Stone magazines. As mentioned, the band is also adding another date to their Warfield Theatre trip in San Francisco while Colin will be doing an intimate solo show on October 6th as part of a fundraiser.  There is no such thing as overexposure...

The 'Added Dates In Italics' Tour:

10-06 OLCV Fundraiser [TBA] - Portland, OR
10-17 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
10-18 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
10-19 Warfield Theater - San Francisco, CA
10-20 Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
10-21 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
10-22 Rialto Theater - Tuscon, Az.
10-24 Stubb's, Austin
10-25 Gypsy Ballroom - Dallas, TX
10-26 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
10-27 Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
10-29 9:30 Club - Washington, D.C.
10-30 9:30 Club - Washington, D.C.
10-31 Calvin Theater - Northampton, MA
11-01 Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
11-03 Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY
11-04 Orpheum Theater - Boston, MA
11-05 Metropolis - Montreal, CAN
11-04 Kool Haus - Toronto, CAN
11-07 Clutch Cargo - Pontiac, MI
11-09 Agora Theater - Cleveland, OH
11-10 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion - Columbus, OH
11-11 Riviera Theater - Chicago, IL
11-12 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
11-14 Paramount Theater - Denver, CO
11-16 Wilma Theater - Missoula, MT
11-17 Paramount Theater - Seattle, WA
11-18 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, WA

›› News: Decemberists Tour

 
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King Britt NYC Show

As if we need more things to hit up on October 3rd (read: Decemberists), now techno savvy King Britt is not only launching his latest album, The Nova Dream Sequence, but he is also putting on a instore NYC show at Dancetraxx.

Not just any live in-store - Britt will be playing the album in its entirety along with Tim Motzer on the guitar/synth.

Oh, and its a free show.  Egad!

Track List:

01 Dream 1
02 Dream 2
03 Dream 3
04 Dream 4
05 Dream 5
06 Dream 6
07 Dream 7
08 Dream 8
09 Dream 9
10 Dream 10
11 Dream 11
12 Dream 12
13 Dream 13
14 Dream 14
15 Dream 15

As previously reported, Britt is also in the middle of a world wide leap frog tour.  Catch him in your neighborhood or get your passport ready.

09-21 Las Vegas Music Conference - Las Vegas, NV
09-28 TBC Venue - Cleveland, OH
09-29 Vinyl - Cincinatti, OH
09-30 TBC Venue - Denver, CO
10-01 TBC Venue - Ann Arbor, MI
10-02 World Cafe Acute - Philly, PA
10-03 Cielo - New York, NY
10-07 Akbank Jazz Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
11-02 Bia Bar - Dublin, Ireland
11-03 Southport Weekender - Southport, England
11-04 TBC - Europe
11-05 The Lodge/Faith - London, England
11-09 IBO - Dubai, UAE
11-10 Red Cat - Mainz, Germany
11-11 Sub Club - Glasgow, Scotland

›› News: King Britt's 'Dreams' & Tour

 
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Lavender Diamond Tour

The center point where folk and ambience combine is really one of the best ways to describe a band that once opened for the likes of Skid Row and Fugazi.  String based group Lavender Diamond, hot off their recent EP The Calvary of Light, are ready to hit the road but this time with a bit more likewise sounding cohorts. The group will be on the road this fall with the Decemberists and some solo gigs as well. It's like a six degree of separation day for Decemberists here...

Rather Have the Diamonds Tour:

10-17 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR #
10-18 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR #
10-19 The Warfield - San Francisco, CA # 
10-21 Wiltern LG - Los Angeles, CA # 
10-22 Rialto Theater - Tuscon, AZ #
10-24 Stubbs - Austin, TX # 
10-25 Gypsy Ballroom - Dallas, TX # 
10-26 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA #
10-27 Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA # 
10-29 9:30 Club - Washington, DC # 
10-30 9:30 Club - Washington, DC # 
10-31 Calvin Theatre - Northampton, MA # 
11-01 Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA # 
11-02 Northsix - Brooklyn, NY
11-03 Joes Pub - New York, NY
 
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Cat Power Suicide Issues

We joked about it, but we never thought it was legit. Cat Power - a.k.a. Chan Marshall who canceled multiple shows earlier in the year surrounding the release of her fantastic The Greatest album, has admitted to suicidal thoughts being the culprit.

The New York Times reports, in an interview with the singer, that she received psychiatric treatment for the dissolutions. She also blames a non-stop tour of 1998 that drove her to substance abuse which continued for many years to follow.

"Even playing all my shows I was always intoxicated, always kind of not there, which led to the depression..It was more about the uncomfortableness with just being in my own skin, and that's why the alcohol was always with me."

 
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Bound Stems Appreciation Night

... literally.  The Chicago based band Bound Stems are hosting a two show extravaganza at their home base Shubas and Penstaos will be there. The early and late shows will be in celebration of the bands album release Appreciation Night which saw it's entrance to the world this week care of Flameshovel.

In the meantime, you can check out the review in which we pretty much call them the gods of our auditory canal.

...and yes that's gross. What we really said:

"…the newest flavor of rock – the Neapolitan collection of dizzying guitar riffs, witty and diverse narratives that stands as a wake up call to the music industry and its parched audience."

›› Review: Bound Stems - Appreciation Night

 
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Video: Jeff Tweedy 'Sunken Treasure'

Sure he looks like a leprechaun but the dude can whale.  And now you are going to have proof on DVD.  As previously reported, Jeff Tweedy from Wilco fame has his solo DVD Sunken Treasure: Jeff Tweedy Live in the Pacific Northwest is ready for the masses on October 24th. Check out the trailer:

 
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Wednesday September 20, 2006
 
Cartoon Network Outkast

It makes odd sense.  Andre 3000, the lead and better half (arguably) of Atlanta super-duo Outkast is readying his new cartoon series on Cartoon Network.  The show, entitled 'Class of 3000' has no exact date yet for release but the buzz is beginning to form.

Don't worry though, this show won't be about rag-times or brotherly feuds.  Instead, it will focus on a rock star who turns his back on his career after winning several Grammy Awards and the Nobel Prize to become... wait for it ... a teacher.

We'll keep you in the know because if you're like us, the Family Guy and Harvey Birdman reruns ain't cuttin' it anymore and Boondocks just isn't really that funny.

 
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Damien Rice '9'

No, its not ABC's weak attempt to get more Lost lovers because who gives a rats ass about a bank robbery that brings strangers together. Seriously. I'd sooner be glued to a chair with my eyes clockworked open forced upon Blossom reruns. Thankfully, it's the new album 9 from Damien Rice due to hit stores on November 6th.  The follow up to the much acclaimed O will be released on Rice's own label, Heffa.

Track List:

01 9 Crimes
02 The Animals Were Gone
03 Elephant
04 Rootless Tree
05 Dogs
06 Coconut Skins
07 Me, My Yoke and I
08 Grey Room
09 Accidental Babies
10 Sleep Don't Weep

 
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Tiga Tours

One of our newest affiars; Tiga is hitting the road.  The proclaimed Prince and DJ Shadow combo is ready to hop-scotch across the country to stir up overdue recognition.  Don't believe us? Check out the single 'Far From Home' off his latest release Sexor below.

But if you have frequent flyer miles piled up and you don't plan on visiting family with it, we'd suggest you get jet-setting if you are anywhere near these locations because this guy is slick with hypnotic electronic beats.

09-27 Smart Bar - Chicago, IL
09-28 Hiro Ballroom - New York, NY
09-29 Montmarte Lounge - Los Angeles, CA
09-30 Mighty - San Francisco, CA

›› mp3: Tiga 'Far From Home'

 
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Video: Serena Maneesh 'Sapphire Eyes'

The only S&M we're aloud to show. Serena Maneesh has released the video for her adored song 'Sapphire Eyes'.  Step inside to her own Underground / Sonic Youth inspired world full with questionable but hypnotic bangs.  Seriously, though, check out the home video creepyness that is:

Serena Maneesh will also on the road with her pose.

Banged Tour:

09-20 Berbatis Pan - Portland, OR *
09-21 Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, CA @
09-22 The Glass House * Pomona, CA @
09-23 Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA @
09-24 Hollywood, AZ - Mesa, AZ
09-26 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO *
09-27 Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS ^
09-28 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX *
09-29 Emos - Austin, TX #
09-30 Proletariat - Houston, TX *
10-01 Republic - New Orleans, LA ^
10-02 Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA *
10-03 Cats Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10-04 State Theatre - Falls Church, VA
10-05 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA $
10-06 Warsaw - Brooklyn, NY %

* with Evangelicals
^ with Evangelicals and Bardo Pond
# with Magnolia Electric and XIU
@ with Evangelicals and Midnight Movies
$ with Bardo Pond
% with Bardo Pond and Dirty On Purpose

 
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I Am Ghost Album; Tour

Dark rock is about to get personal again.  California based group I Am Ghost's upcoming release, Lover's Requiem October 10th is ready to prove it wasn't just a Warped Tour love affair. With strings and multi-leveled guitars are about to hit the road in support of their upcoming Epitaph release.

Spooky Tour:

09-21 Soma - San Diego, CA     
09-22 Saratoga Rec Center - Saratoga, CA     
09-23 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR     
09-25 El Corazon - Seattle, WA     
09-26 The Venue - Boisem, ID     
09-27 Club Boom VA - Ogden, UT     
09-28 Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO     
09-29 Aggie Theater - Ft. Collins, CO     
09-30 Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM     
10-04 Jillians - Las Vegas, NV     
10-05 Temeku Theatre - Temecula, CA     
10-06 Trilogy Theatre - Victorville, CA     
10-07 Jerrys Pizza - Bakersfield, CA     
10-15 Cal Pomona Athletic Field - Pomona  CA     
10-16 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ     
10-17 Club 101 - El Paso, TX     
10-20 The Harbour - Baytown, TX     
10-21 The Sanctuary - San Antonio, TX     
10-22 The Door - Dallas, TX     
10-24 Back Booth - Orlando, FL     
10-25 Rays Downtown - West Palm Beach, FL     
10-26 State Theater - St. Petersburg, FL     
10-27 New Brookland Tavern - West Columbia, SC     
10-31 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA     
11-02 Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT     
11-06 The Icon - Buffalo, NY     
11-07 Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH     
11-08 The Basement - Columbus, OH     
11-12 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN     
11-13 Sokol Auditorium - Omaha, NE     
11-15 The Creepy Crawl - St. Louis, MO     
11-16 The Foundry - Joplin, MO     
11-17 The Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS     
11-24 The Pound - San Francisco, CA     
11-25 The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA

 
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Video: Mountain Goats Live @ Amoeba

It's really the only dudes we'd like to be locked up in a cabin with - and we lose our keys an ass load in the woods. But that's neither here nor there.  Mountain Goats, hot off the the well received album have released a live performance from Amoeba Music.

You can also catch your own live show as Mountain Goats hit the road with Christine Fellows.

Cabin Fever Tour:

09-14 Triple Rock - Minneapolis, MN #
09-15 M-Shop - Ames, IA #
09-16 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL #
09-18 Kraftbrau - Kalamazoo, MI #
09-19 Lee's - Toronto, ON #
09-20 Warhol Museum - Pittsburgh, PA #
09-21 The Union - Athens, OH #
09-23 Apple Commons - Ithaca, NY #
09-24 Pearl Street - Northampton, MA #
09-26 Middle East Downstairs - Boston, MA #
09-28 The Black Cat - Washington, DC #
09-30 Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY #
10-01 Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY #
10-20 Troika Music Festival - Durham, NC
10-23 Washington University - St. Louis, MO
10-24 Randy Bacon Gallery - Springfield, MO
10-26 The Opolis - Norman, OK
10-27 Jake's Back Room - Lubbock, TX
10-28 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX
10-29 The Parish - Austin, TX
10-31 Spanish Moon - Baton Rouge, LA
11-01 The Bottle Tree - Birmingham, AL
11-03 The Earl - Atlanta, GA
11-04 Caf Eleven - St. Augustine, FL
11-06 Club Downunder - Tallahassee, FL

# with Christine Fellows

 
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Ecstatic Sunshine Tour

Hardcore 8-bit.  It's just something we never thought we'd type let alone hear.  But the Baltimore duo Matt Papich and Dustin Wong of Ecstatic Sunshine have created just that.  Papich's heavy guitar background and Wong's digital mantra have combined to form a formidable form of Black Flag like magic.

The duo are now touring across the states and we must say their live acts are very energetic and every bit as eccentric as their sound.

Shiny Happy Tour:

09-30 The Depot - Baltimore, MD
10-07 Carpark - Montreal, QC
10-25 Electric Snake - Wichita, KS *
10-26 Hi-Dive - Denver, CO *
10-27 Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT *
10-28 Neurolux - Boise, ID *
10-29 The Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA *
10-30 Holocene - Portland, OR *
11-01 Hotel Utah - San Francisco, CA *
11-03 Spaceland - Los Angeles, CA *
11-04 Che Cafe - La Jolla, CA *
11-05 Modified - Phoenix, AZ *
11-07 Emo’s - Austin, TX *
11-08 Walters - Houston, TX *
11-10 Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA *
11-11 The Milestone - Charlotte, NC *
11-12 Floristree Space - Baltimore, MD *
11-14 North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA *
11-15 The Middle East - Cambridge, MA *
11-16 North Six - Brooklyn, NY *

* with Make/Believe

›› mp3: Ecstatic Sunshine 'Pocket Knife'

 
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Tuesday September 19, 2006
 
Beastie Boys Charity Show

Go AWOL! The Beastie Boys are playing a rare Charity event.  The band plans to do a one-off show next month on October 4th at the Hiro Ballroom.  The event will raise money for Gimmie Shelter; a charity to help end euthanasia of animals.

Check listings for possible tickets.

 
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The Blow Prep Album; Tour

The Portland duo of Khaela Maricich and Jona Bechtolt - better known as The Blow, are putting the final pieces together on their upcoming release Paper Television due out October 24th. The band's infectious indie R&B sound is picking up steam as they head out on tour with darling Architecture in Helsinki and Jenny Lewis.

Check out the mp3 of 'Pile of Gold' below.  It's free, Jr.!

Say No To Blow Tour:

09-19 Emo's - Austin, TX *
09-20 Warehouse Live - Houston TX *
09-21 Howlin' Wolf - New Orleans, LA *
09-22 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA *
09-23 Exit In - Nashville, TN *
09-24 Satellite Ballroom - Charlottesville, VA *
09-25 Black Cat - Washington, DC *
09-26 Sin-e - New York, NY
09-27 Peal Street - Northampton, MA *
10-15 9:30 Club - Washington, DC #
10-17 Cannery Ballroom - Nashville, TN #
10-19 Tampa Theatre - Tampa, FL #
10-20 The Club at Firestone - Orlando, FL #
10-21 The Parish at HOB - New Orleans, LA #
10-23 Stubb's BBQ - Austin, TX #
10-24 Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK #
10-25 Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX #
11-03 Irving Plaza - New York, NY *

* with Architecture in Helsinki
# with Jenny Lewis w/ the Watson Twins

›› mp3: The Blow 'Pile of Gold'

 
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Peter & The Wolf to Worker's

Most people have post sea issues after being nautical for a month.  Peter and the Wolf just wrapped up a Sailing Tour with Castanets.  But instead of sleeping off the waves, the duo has signed with Worker's Institute to release their upcoming album Lightness.

The album, recorded in random rooms around the country and on a 4-track, will be release on October 31st.

No resting on a record deal, the band will be hitting the road to promote said material.  Don't know 'said material'? Well read below for album info and even sample one of the tracks off the new album titled 'Safe Travels'.

As for the label, this will be their second go around.  The first album released was the EP for a little known act called Sigur Ros.

Track List:

01 Midnight Train
02 The Ivy
03 Save Travels
04 My Grey Overcoat
05 The Highway
06 The Owl
07 Anna Maria
08 The Bonsai Tree
09 The Apple Tree
10 Canada
11 Dear Old Robyn
12 Captain Dan
13 Black Saltwater
14 Holdy Water
15 Silent Movies
16 Lightness

Don't Cry Tour:

10-10 The Peacock - Austin, TX
10-11 Super Happy Fun Land - Houston, TX
10-12 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX
10-14 Biz AZ  Music Fest - Tucson, AZ
10-17 Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT *
10-18 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO *
10-19 Sokol Underground - Omaha, NE *
10-20 400 Bar - Minneapolis, MN *
10-21 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL *
10-22 The Pilot Light - Knoxville, TN
10-23 The Earl - Atlanta, GA
10-25 The Map Room - Charleston, SC
10-26 Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC +
10-27 The Garage - Winston Salem, NC
10-28 Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar - Charlottesville, VA
11-01 Pianos - New York, NY
11-04 Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY *
11-05 Garfield Artworks - Pittsburgh, PA ^

* with Califone
+ with Swearing at Motorists and Hudson Bell
^ with Beach House and Over the Atlantic

›› News: Peter & The Wolf Sailing Tour
›› mp3: Peter & The Wolf 'Safe Travels'

 
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Sugarcubes Reunite

There's always hope and hope is in the vision of a Icelandic vixen Bjork reuniting her band - even if it is for one day.  The Sugarcubes are reuniting for a one night event to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the classic indie song 'Birthday'  The concert will be held in Reykjavic on November 17th.

This will mark the first time the band will have been together on stage in almost two decades.

All proceeds from the concert will benefit Icelandic music and artists. Because, what else do you do in the flippin' cold but paint and shiver.

 
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Long Blonds Single

I think we wrote that backwards... Sure singles are nice but getting more than just a downloadable song would be appreciated. Enter: The Long Blonds who are adding a b-side to their upcoming single 'Once and Never Again'. The single will be available on 7" and CD.

Track List:

01 Once And Never Again
02 Who Are You To Her?
03 Whippet Fancier
04 5 Ways to End It

Once and Never Again is due to hit shelves on October 23rd. But the even better news is that the full length Someone To Drive You Home will release just shortly there after on November 6th. All of which was aided by Erol Alkan of Franz Ferdinand fame.

 
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Video: Bonnie 'Letting Go' Commercial

The folks over at DragCity: home to Bonnie Prince Billy and his new release Letting Go have posted a commercial spot for the album. This follows many odd thirty second spots posted over the past few months by the group.

In other 'Prince' news, Conan O'Brien will feature the artist live tonight.  Check your local listings

Odd just ain't the word...

 
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Microsoft and Sub Pop?

I can hear them now.  "Zealots! Sellouts!" That's what the masses may say about the rumored Sub Pop and Microsoft deal that will see the very indie lable offer its cataloge as a package deal with the upcoming release of Microsoft's Zune mp3 player.

The buzz started with a small picture from the recent trade show that featured Band of Horses on the screen; a Sub Pop band that is currently enjoying rising success.

Sub Pop is currently keeping mum on the deal but we'll keep you posted.

 
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Monday September 18, 2006
 
My Morning Jacket Tours

Pearl Jam? We don't need no stinkin' Pearl Jam! At least that's what My Morning Jacket has planned when they hit the solo show road in November after a summer long stint with the Seattle based act. In our opinion, they upstaged Vedder & Co. at each show. But you don't ever listen to us, do you...

11-09 Music Farm - Charleston, NC
11-10 Tennessee Theatre - Knoxville, TN
11-12 The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
11-13 Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN
11-15 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
11-16 Gypsy Theatre - Dallas, TX
11-17 Gypsy Theatre - Dallas, TX
11-18 Stubb's - Austin, TX
11-20 The Pageant - St. Louis, MO
11-21 The Riverside - Milwaukee, WI
11-22 Gardens - Louisville, KY
11-24 Riviera Theatre - Chicago, IL
11-25 Clowes Hall - Indianapolis, IN
11-27 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
11-28 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
11-30 Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY
12-01 Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
12-02 Avalon Ballroom - Boston, MA

As previously reported, the band also plans to release a live version for you couch potatoes out there. Check out the album info below and expect the double CD set to drop on September 26th in the US.

Disc 1:

01 Wordless Chorus
02 It Beats 4 U
03 Gideon
04 One Big Holiday
05 I Will Sing You Songs
06 Lowdown
07 The Way That He Sings
08 What A Wonderful Man
09 Off The Record
10 Golden
11 Lay Low'

Disc 2:

01 Dondante
02 Run Thru
03 At Dawn
04 Xmas Curtain
05 O Is The One That Is Real
06 Hell
07 Steam
08 Dancefloors
09 Anytime
10 Mahgeeta

›› News: My Morning Jacket Live Album Info
›› Pensatos News: Morning Jacket Band Tribute; Live DVD/CD

 
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Photos: Snow Patrol @ The Riviera

Yeah we might be working on a stellar new section to include all our live photo shoots from concerts around the country but we just couldn't resist inviting you to see some choice shots of Snow Patrol from their performance over the weekend in Chicago at the historic Riviera Theatre. From a solid performance of 'Chocolate' and 'Run' to 'Hands Open' where Gary Lightbody informed us "this fucking song is why I got laryngitis".

 
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Video: White Stripes vs. Simpsons

Eighteen seasons and The Simpsons still impress us with their taste of music and humor.  Meg and Jack White showed up on the season premier of The Simpsons to take on Bart as he covered one of their songs and gets into a West Side Story brawl with the duo.

Watch it before evil Fox and their empire has their way and pull the video!

 
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Nigel Godrich Launches Music Show

What do you do when you finally realize that the visual medium of music is dead and MTV is no longer music oriented? You bring it back the right way! Nigel Godrich, producer extraordinaire to the likes of Beck, Radiohead, and Thome Yorke has announced he is working on a program that will highlight artists live performances by today's top acts.

The shows, which will begin airing in the coming weeks, will be posted on youtube.  The first of which will feature Radiohead. Beck has also apparently signed on to be a guest.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Nigel commented on the changing landscape of music and how it is delivered to the masses:

"People don't buy albums so much because, as a medium, it's changing, so I'm just trying to figure out what it's changing into, and chasing after that."

"MTV destroyed the art of music television, ironically. It took it, held it somewhere, and then actually destroyed it. It turned it into this news magazine. It's very shallow and uninteresting."

 
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My Brightest Diamond Album Info

Supernatural conjurers of meaning best friend to Sufjan Stevens, My Brightest Diamond is putting the final touches on their latest album Bring Me The Workhorse.  The album will be released by Asthmatic Kitty and include a wide range of operatic folk and pop numbers from Shara Worden creative and chaotic mind.

The sound? Think orchestrated pop both gentle but urgent and you have a paradox of understandment.

Expect it to hit stores on October 24th.

Track List:

01 Something of an End
02 Golden Star
03 Gone Away
04 Dragonfly
05 Freak Out
06 We Were Sparkling
07 Disappear
08 The Robin's Jar
09 Magic Rabbit
10 The Good & The Bad Guy
11 Workhorse

You can also catch her on tour with Sufjan Stevens thru October:

Workhorse Tour:

09-19 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
09-20 Fox Theatre; Paste Festival - Atlanta, GA
09-21 Memorial Hall - Chapel Hill, N.C.
09-23 Murat Egyptian Theatre - Indianapolis, IN
09-24 Pageant - St. Louis, MO
09-25 Pabst Theatre - Milwaukee, WI
09-26 Riviera Theatre - Chicago, IL
09-28 Tower Theatre - Philadelphia, PA
09-29 Town Hall - New York, NY
09-30 Town Hall - New York, NY
10-09 Wiltern Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
10-11 Zellerbach Hall - San Francisco, CA
10-13 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
10-14 St. Andrews Cathedral - Vancouver, WA
10-15 Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA

 
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Video: Beck 'No Complaints'

Beck is possibly reinventing the low budget video buzz.  Not only have we seen almost a half dozen videos off his upcoming album The Information, but we are told we'll see one for each and every song! Hey, no complaints here.  Wait, that's the name of the song too... Okay, so it was a Bob Saget joke.

Next up: 'No Complaints' in which a gigantic bear terrorizes a child and a chick loves her tambourine.

 
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Locksley Invades

Don't know who Locksley is yet? You soon will. The Brooklyn based band, in some major signage, is getting spots on MTV, Starz Network, and more. We wanted to give you a chance to catch their timely pop banter before it becomes too cliquey for you. Check out the mp3 link below to stream it.

Think Beatles.

Lockdown Tour:

09-25 Knitting Factory - New York, NY
09-30 Rusty Rudder - Dewey Beach, DE
11-04 Santa Fe Cafe - College Park, MD

›› mp3: Lockley 'Don't Make Me Wait'

 
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