Big thanks of MoB friend and contributor Dan (who also designed our banner!) for hooking us up with MP3’s on M Ward’s performance on KCRW yesterday.
1 – Intro
2 – Chinese Translation
3 – Post War
4 – Cosmopolitan Pop Eyes on the Prize (bad audio – not posting)
5 – Interview
6 – Poison Cup
7 – To [...]
Archive | September, 2006
M Ward KCRW MP3’s
Pat Spurgeon Benefit Auction: Lucero Autographed Goods
After reading about Pat Spurgeon’s need for a kidney transplant and seeing some of the kindness extended by the likes of Chromewaves (Rare Emily Haines disc) and rBally (iPod Nano), I decided I should also do something to raise some money, and luckily the guys from Lucero were more than happy to help out.
I’ve got [...]
Sufjan: Majesty Snowbird Video
Here’s a great sounding video of the latest Sufjan song, “Majesty Snowbird.” Can anyone tell me how to embed these videos so that it won’t screw up my entire page? Also, if anyone wants to rip this into audio we would love you forever.
Stolen Gear
It’s unfortunate that I have to post this, but Chris from Freshwater Collins contacted me to ask if I would spread the word about some of his gear that was recently stolen. Please take the time to check out the list below, and contact me if you have any leads.
Lucero – Mad Planet Review
It surprises me that I’m out of bed, at work, and able to type – it’s going on noon. Now that I’ve summed up my condition let me state that last nights Lucero show in Milwaukee was one of those rock and roll shows that will stay with you for a while. First shows on [...]
5 Questions with Ben Nichols of Lucero
I can’t say enough good things about the Lucero album, Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers that was released yesterday. It will definitely be on my list of favorite albums when the year draws to a close. Tonight I will be heading to Milwaukee to catch the first show of the Lucero tour in support of [...]
Sufjan Stevens @ The Pabst – 9.25.2006
Over a dozen humans dressed as butterflies filled the stage at the Pabst Theater on Monday night before Sufjan Stevens hit the stage with a giant set of bird wings affixed to his back and a Mardi Gras-esque mask that recalled early Elton John. Without any sort of introduction or acknowledgement he placed himself at [...]
Selects from 2006 Lollapalooza sets now on iTunes.
If you stop by this blog or any of these fine places you’ll know that we all had an amazing time in Chicago this past August while attending Lollapalooza. Nothing goes better with great memories than high quality recordings of the shows that you won’t soon forget. That’s why the news that iTunes [...]
5 Questions with My Brightest Diamond
Wow, we are still wiping the sleep out of our eyes after one long, but incredible night at the Pabst Theater. My Brightest Diamond and Sufjan put on one hell of a bill. Check back here later for a review and photos, but until then check out the interview with My Brightest Diamond’s very [...]
Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton
Emily Haines releases her album Knives Don’t Have Your Back today, and I am seriously wondering if there is anything this woman touches that doesn’t turn to gold? I dig Metric, Broken Social Scene is at its best when she’s on the bill, and now she goes and releases and absolutely gorgeous album that [...]
Okkervil River tour/release new MP3
Okkervil River is gearing up for their tour in October, but before they hit the road they wanted to pass along a free and legal MP3 to you for the song “The President’s Dead.”
A two-minute and forty-two second serving of alternative historical fiction camouflaged as a folk anthem tarted up as a pop single that [...]
Doveman on Daytrotter
Doveman is the guest this week on Daytrotter. Follow this link for 5 songs, 3 of them new. Those Daytrotter folks are fine peeps!
Doveman – Honey [mp3]
Tonight: Sufjan and My Brightest Diamond
Tonight the MoB crew will be heading south to Milwaukee to check out Sufjan Stevens and new favorite My Brightest Diamond at the Pabst Theater. I snagged the photo above from Chris and be sure to check out Dodge’s post on My Brightest Diamond which includes a video of her take on Prince’s “When [...]
5 Questions with Decibully
Decibully stoped by Club 770 on Friday night for a free show with The Headlights. I caught up with William Seidel, who was kind enough to bring us up to date from their first show on tour.
Q. You guys are on tour with the Headlights that spans 26 dates and ends right back in [...]
Man Man at Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago 9/21
Muzzle of Bees readers please welcome Ricky, who has been hitting the streets and shows of Chicago to provide you guys just south of headquarters a heads up on all things rock and roll. His first review is of the blistering Man Man show that took place this past Thursday at the Logan Square Auditorium. [...]
Neil Young Opens Archives For Fillmore CD/DVD
Billboard.com reveals:
Neil Young is finally ready to roll out releases from his long-rumored “Archives Performance” series. First up is “Live at the Fillmore East 1970,” due Nov. 14 via Reprise. The album features six as-yet-unannounced selections from Crazy Horse’s March 6-7 runs at the New York venue, at a time when late guitarist Danny Whitten [...]
Joseph Arthur’s Nuclear Daydream
Joseph Arthur has consistently put out some of my favorite records, and he continues that feat with this week’s release of Nuclear Daydream on his own label, Lonely Astronaut Records. On Nuclear Daydream you won’t find much deviation from what made Joseph Arthur a favorite of yours in the first place. Well-crafted songs lay the [...]
Pat Spurgeon Benefit
On September 30th 2006, San Francisco band Rogue Wave will host a benefit concert to raise money for their drummer Pat Spurgeon, who is in desperate need of a kidney transplant.
The benefit concert will feature performances by Rogue Wave, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie,) Matthew Caws (Nada Surf,) Ryan Miller (Guster,) John Vanderslice, and [...]
Marie Antoinette Eats Her Cake!!
Probably a little late to the game, but I just found out that the soundtrack to Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film, Marie Antoinette will feature the likes of Gang of Four and New Order. The movie ” brings to the screen an imaginative interpretation of the life of France’s legendary teenage queen.” MoB favorite Kirsten Dunst [...]
The Whigs – Give Em All A Big Fat Lip
In addition to the new Ben Kwelller and upcoming My Morning Jacket release a lesser know band, The Whigs released their album, Give Em All A Big Fat Lip this week on ATO records. My first exposure to the group was through their myspace site, and I fell in love with their loud three piece [...]
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