Archive | September, 2005

Fans of Napoleon Dynamite

please click here. Update: My friend Jen, sent me this link which takes you to a video of Napoleon Dynamite and Bill Gates. Pretty sweet!

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Muzzle of Bees wants you!

If you live in the Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago areas and love music, Muzzleofbees.com would like you to write about your favorite albums/concerts/etc. No commitments, just write about what you love as often as you like. Drop me a comment or an e-mail and we’ll talk. I’d like to offer extended coverage [...]

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Walken – Wilco MP3

Walken – Wilco MP3

What is it about Christopher Walken that everybody loves? I know he makes me laugh. Apparently, he has made an impression on Wilco as well. Here is a brand new Wilco tune!
Wilco – Walken (right click, save as)

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Deerhoof Tribute Album – Get It For Free

It was mentioned on Pitchfork the other day that Deerhoof will be giving away their new tribute album . Here is a link to the free MP3’s. I saw Deerhoof for the very first time when they opened for Wilco last year at the Orpheum Theatre. Since that time, they have been [...]

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Arcade Fire new website

Arcade Fire new website

Many of you probably have your browsers pointed to the Arcade Fire fansite Us Kids Know, which provides the most up to date information on the band that continues to take the world by storm. The official ArcadeFire.com site has been updated and has some pretty cool stuff to check out. I was [...]

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Troubled Hubble calls it quits.

Troubled Hubble calls it quits.

Taken from TroubledHubble.com

NEWS 9.22.05
Final Show @ Schuba’s
for reasons, both physical and personal, the band has decided to make next thursday, september 29th at Schuba’s the final Troubled Hubble show. it’s been an amazing journey for all of us over the last six years, and we’re so thankful to all of our friends and family for [...]

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The Super Eights

The Super Eights

The Super Eights are from Madison, but they sing songs about every city and state in North America. You’re probably thinking they took the Sufjan Stevens thing a little too far. I’m not sure if they got into their act before or after Sufjan made his proclamation that he would make an album [...]

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Want the ACL lowdown?

Check out this site:
The (s)wheat Spot

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Jeff Tweedy lands in Madison

11/05 – Jeff Tweedy (solo) – Orpheum Theatre, Madison
Pre-Sale begins Wednesday, September 28 via Music Today
Public on sale begins Friday, September 30 via Ticketmaster at noon Central.

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I thought I was supposed to be in Texas…

I thought I was supposed to be in Texas…

Instead of just getting back from the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show at the Annex tonight, I should be writing about my attendance at Austin City Limits. All of my bags were packed, I even called the Airline ahead of time, and got confirmation that myself and two friends would indeed be flying [...]

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Ah Me

10/26 – Griffin House – High Noon Saloon, Madison
11/13 – Bob Mould – High Noon Saloon, Madison

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Back from Beck

Back from Beck

One of the nice things about being in Chicago on business this week is that there are tons of amazing shows going on. I really wanted to see The Rosebuds last night, but went out with some clients and collegues instead. Anyway, tonight in Chicago U2, Franz Ferdinand (w/Pretty Girls Make Graves), and [...]

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On Sabbatical…

Muzzleofbees.com will be on sabbatical this week. Please visit the blogs on the side bar for quality music and entertainment news. I hope to provide updates from ACL, but I can’t make you any promises.

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Flotation Toy Warning

Flotation Toy Warning

I know that other blogs have had their say awhile ago about Flotation Toy Warning, and Pitchfork reviewed their album[7.4] too, but I hadn’t heard the album up until tonight. I had a whole write up about the album, but I think this sums it up best:
At once fascinating and bizarre, Flotation Toy Warning [...]

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While I’m away

I know I’ve mentioned going to the Austin City Limits music festival endlessly, but I’m excited. I’m going to do my best to give you ACL updates while I’m away. However, there are a bunch of really great shows going on back here in Wisconsin, so I am asking for your help.
Are you [...]

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Muzzle of Bees Compilation

Just an update, I will be sending everyone that contributed a song the CD the last week of September. I’ll be in Chicago the beginning of next week for a conference, and then I fly to Austin for ACL, so things are pretty swamped right now. Sorry for the delay, but I think [...]

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10 artists to watch……..

according to Rolling Stone
Saigon
Wolf Parade
James Blunt
The Magic Numbers
The Go! Team
SiA
Damian Marley
Yummy Bingham
Giant Drag
Matt Pond PA
Somebody’s been reading their music blogs!

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Guster/Matt Pond PA Madison show

Guster
Nov. 1st @ Orpheum Theatre
Madison, WI
608-255-8755
Music Today On Sale 9/19
Ticketmaster On Sale 9/26
Matt Pond PA opens
www.orpheumtheatre.net
I’ve never gotten into Guster, but if this is a reasonably priced show, I’d love to see Matt Pond PA.

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Bowie joins Arcade Fire

David Bowie joined the Arcade Fire last night in NYC. They played Queen Bitch and Wake Up. Brooklyn Vegan and Stereogum have photos and info.
On a completely different note, if you read anything today, make sure it is this:
Power-dressing man leaves trail of destruction

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Who Knew???

I just got home and saw this on yahoo news:
Indie rock bands inch towards mainstream

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