I’m just about to go enjoy the Orlando sun, but I just have to say that nothing sounds better than The Thermals have to me over the past three days. I posted about them back in August but their album never hit me like it has lately. Check out the tracks below, then go down [...]
Archive | December, 2006
Milwaukee Concert Announcement – RHCP/Gnarls Barkley
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are making their way back through the US in support of their double album Stadium Arcadium. This time out, they bring along 2006 hype sensation Gnarls Barkley for a performance at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee on February 28th, 2007. We caught both acts at Lollapalooza this year and [...]
Ending 2006, Entering 2007 – Orlando
I’m off to Orlando to say goodbye to 2006 and hello to 2007. I’m hoping UW can pull off a victory over Arkansas in the Capital One Bowl. This will be the last post of the year, check back next week as we resume what we do and share some of our favorite [...]
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: Asobi Seksu
Thanks to reader joe d for letting us know about the upcoming Asobi Seksu shows in Milwaukee and Chicago. I was supposed to catch these guys with Mates of State at the El Ray Theatre in Los Angeles last month, but missed out due to flight delays. I’m very excited to see they [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Girl Talk
One group whose album keeps popping up on best of lists for the year is Girl Talk’s Night Ripper. They will be playing a free show at UW’s Union South on March 24th. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.4 and describes it as, “a hulking hyper-mix designed to make you dance, wear out predictable ideas, [...]
Muzzle of Bees Best of 2006: Concerts
Here are a few of the concerts that will remain with me for some time, one possibly forever. Seeing Broken Social Scene at Lollapalooza and being able to stand on stage, literally a few feet away from the band and take in the thousands of people who didn’t give a shit about the Red [...]
The Good The Bad & The Queen
I got a press release today that I wanted to share because it was of a “super group” of sorts that I didn’t even have on my radar. The Good The Bad & The Queen is Damon Albarn’s (Blur/Gorillaz) newest creation and is being mixed by none other than DJ Dangermouse himself. The [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Pete Yorn
Pete Yorn makes his return to Madison on March 4th at the Palace Music Club located at 1401 University Ave. Anyone know anymore about this venue? Is it the venue that was formerly Luther’s Blues?
Tickets are $22 in advance (beginning on January 7th at 1:35PM) or $20 at the door day of show.
Myspace: Pete Yorn
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads will play Milwaukee’s Shank Hall on Saturday, February 17th. The show starts at 8PM and tickets are $25.
Myspace: The Lemonheads
GrecoRoman vs. Christmas
This post is geared towards those of you who have been enjoying Hot Chip all year. I stumbled upon the GrecoRoman Myspace page directly from my visit to Hot Chip’s page only to find some humorously brilliant material as well as some strait up danceable tracks. The track, “Madlib Greenery” is worth your [...]
Madison Record Stores Laud 2006 Albums
Two of the best places to buy music locally in the city of Madison have released their best of lists for 2006. B-Side Records continues it’s tradition of having both current and past staff weigh in on favorite records and live shows. I urge you to stop by the store on State St., [...]
Reign Over Me
I’m guilty as charged for taking an interest in the latest Adam Sandler movie Reign Over Me, which hits theaters on March 9th, 2007, for no reason more than hearing Pearl Jam’s take on The Who classic that bears the same name as the movie. You can get a very quick sample at the end [...]
Andrew Bird in Milwaukee
Old news I know, but wanted to get the word out anyway in case you missed it.
Andrew Bird will be playing The Pitman Theatre at Alverno College in Milwauee on April 21st. Tickets are only $10 for students and $25 for the general public. You can order your tickets online here then click “order single [...]
Martin Sexton – Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
With Christmas quickly approaching we were thrilled to get permission to post a Christmas tune form one of our favorite performers, Martin Sexton. Anyone who’s ever seen Martin in concert would be quick to agree that he’s one of the best live performer’s in the business today. I’ve personally witnessed him quiet some of the [...]
We Slept In Parking Lots…
Arrived at Circuit City a little before 1am, bundled up with lots of blankets. A little more than six hours later my friends and I were handed a piece of paper entitling each of us to a Wii. Now we’re faced with the decision of reclaiming our youth through video games or turning a profit [...]
David & The Citizens
We’re swamped with a busy weekend preparing for the upcoming holidays, but wanted to start off the weekend by offering you a glimpse at David & The Citizens. We’ve had this one on our ipod for some time, but are just now getting around to reviewing it. I’ll admit this one was more of a [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Rhett Miller
Rhett Miller will play the High Noon Saloon on Thursday, February 8th. Tickets are $15 and Carrie Rodriguez will be opening.
Myspace: Rhett Miller
Myspace: Carrie Rodriguez
Madison Concert Announcement
Looking for a great chance to check out four bands for the low price of $10? If so, head to the Annex on Saturday, February 3rd to catch Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band, Jennifer O’Connor, Koufax, & Pablo.
Myspace: Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band
Myspace: Jennifer O’Connor
Myspace: Koufax
Myspace: Pablo
Two favorites reviewed on Pitchfork today
Two of our favorite records to come out this year were reviewed on Pitchfork today, and I highly recommend you check out each review, and hopefully pick up a copy of each album as well. The first is Horse Feathers who we first met up with back at the end of August and still find [...]
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: The Roots
The Roots make their return to Milwaukee to play the Rave on March 18th. While it has yet to be announced, rumors say that Lupe Fiasco will be opening the show.
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Thursday: Muzzle of Bees SXSW Day Party
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Strand of Oaks – House Show, Milwaukee
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Titus Andronicus :: The Monitor
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She & Him :: Volume 2
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