There won’t be any posts until the first of November as I will be covering the Vegoose Music Festival in Las Vegas. Check back for interviews, photos, and reviews of artists like The Arcade Fire, The Shins, Sleater Kinney, & The Flaming Lips.
Archive | October, 2005
Around blogsville…
Black Balloon has a live track from the new Lucero CD/DVD. I ordered mine from insound but have been informed that it is on back order.
The Catbirdseat and Chromewaves pass along some ground breaking news from Merge Records. In summary, if you purchase the new Clientele vinyl, you will get a coupon [...]
The Motion Sick
Who doesn’t like free postcards? Follow this link and The Motion Sick will send you one! The Motion Sick is hoping to release their upcoming album, “Her Brilliant Fifteen” at the beginning of 2006. Below I have linked some MP3’s for you to make the call.
The Motion Sick – Satellite [...]
Artist of the Day – Griffin House
Griffin House makes his return to Madison tonight opening for Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s. There is a good chance you missed Griffin when he played the now closed Luther’s Blues, and there is also a good chance that you’ve missed his amazing second album called “Lost & Found.”
Tonight, he will [...]
new music
Today is the release date of the new Rogue Wave album, “Decended Like Vultures.” Here is what Stylus Magazine has to say about the album.
Descended Like Vultures snuggles down between Wolf Parade’s Apologies To The Queen Mary and Modest Mouse’s 2004 release, Good News For People Who Like Bad News as a competent, half-slapped [...]
Artist of the Day – Polar Bear
MP3 Clips can be found here.
Polar Bear has been rocking my ipod this morning, so I thought I would share my love for their recent release, “Held On The Tips Of Fingers.” It’s one of the most refreshing Jazz sounds out there right now, and to further make that point, listen to what the [...]
Aritst of The Day – Crystal Skulls
I wish I wasn’t so busy so that I could write at length of how much I like the Crystal Skulls new album, “Blocked Numbers.” Since I don’t, let me turn you to what Tripwire has to say about it:
You’ll be hooked on Wargo’s ability to compliment the rise and fall of the rhythmic guitars. [...]
Ryan Adams pulls out of Vegoose
According to rumors, Ryan Adams will not be playing with Phil Lesh and Friends at the upcoming Vegoose music festival. Luckily, Joan Osbourne will act as the special guest.
New Pornographers cancel Madison show
Due to a band member medical emergency, the New Pornographers had to cancel their show at the Barrymore tonight in Madison. You should hold onto your tickets as they are trying to get the show rescheduled soon.
I am very sorry to report but after last nights show in Chicago for [...]
The White Buffalo
What can I say about this guy? A larger than life Californian, I have been a fan of the White Buffalo for a few years. I remember he used to take offers to play your living room for a 12 pack of Budweiser. Here’s the bio from his website:
Everything about the [...]
Rilo Kiley news…
According to MTV.com
Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis Gets Her Wilburys On With Death Cab Frontman
10.19.2005 9:11 PM EDT
Lewis’ solo album features cover of ‘Handle With Care.’
Jenny Lewis decided that since she was turning 30 in January, she should give herself a special birthday present: her first solo record.
“I thought it was a nice thing to do [...]
Atmosphere show
If you get the chance to see Atmosphere, do it. I saw them at the 9:30 club, and the show was off the chain. Spanning from several albums worth of material, and playing for nearly 2 hours, the show was well worth the $15. For all of the Madison readers out there, [...]
Pitchforks new news!
Today, Pitchfork reported that Mason Jennings signed with Issac Brock’s label. This would be worthwhile news had it not been first reported here almost 4 months ago!
Crooked Fingers in Milwaukee
The last time Crooked Fingers played in Madison it was amazing. This time around, no stop in Madison, but they are playing an acoustic show at Mad Planet in Milwaukee. See you there!
11/20 – Crooked Fingers – Mad Planet, Milwaukee
Also:
11/17 – Stephen Lynch – Barrymore, Madison
Muzzleofbees.com in Washington DC
I’ve been in Washington DC for a few days. Last night I went to the Black Cat, and caught Portatastic and John Vanderslice. I had heard of, but never heard Portatastic’s music, but I will be checking it out soon. According to their record label, Merge:
New PORTASTATIC EP to be released on [...]
Iron and Wine website update
Iron and Wine have a redesigned website. Make sure you check out the new tour photos here and here. You can order some brand new t-shirts desgined by Sam Beam from the Iron and Wine store.
I just got the live Iron and Wine performance from Bonnaroo 2005. It’s great, you can purchase [...]
Artist of the Day – Kevin Gordon
There are a lot of things that I miss about living in Milwaukee. The thing that I miss the most is all the small clubs and venues that on vitually any night of the week you can find an amazing and underappreciated musician playing his or her heart out. Last week I requested [...]
Update
Caught Mike Doughty at the High Noon Saloon last night. This sold out show was a gem. He played solo stuff, played some Soul Coughing tunes, he played some GNR, Kenny Rodgers, and Duran Duran (Hungry Like A Wolf). It was a really great show all around. The place was packed [...]
Around the (blog) world
Some MP3’s:
If you don’t have the new Atmosphere, get it. I’ll be seeing them in Washington DC next week at the Black Cat.
Atmosphere – Smart Went Crazy
Atmosphere – The Arrival
The Go! Team – Friendship Update
Beck – Scarecrow
Radiohead – The National Anthem
More Cowbell has 3 tracks from the new Who Made Who album, check them [...]
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