Archive | February, 2007
Ryan Adams To Release Easy Tiger – June 5th

Ryan Adams To Release Easy Tiger – June 5th

I’m sure by the end of the day every blogger and media outlet with echo this announcement, but it appears that Ryan Adams will be ready to release his ninth album, Easy Tiger on June 5th courtesy of Lost Highway Records.
The following tracks will be appearing on the record:
Goodnight Rose/Everybody Knows/The Sun Also Sets/Halloween Head/Off [...]

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The Winterpills – The Light Divides

I took my time making my way to the office today. For good reason though, I was hooked on The Winterpills album The Light Divides, which was released yesterday on Signature Sounds. You’ll find a warm mixture of folk and vocal harmonies that immediately reflect the obvious similarities of Elliott Smith and Sam Beam of [...]

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The Apples In Stereo – High Noon Saloon Review

The Apples In Stereo – High Noon Saloon Review

When talking about the inspiration for The New Magnetic Wonder in a recent interview with the Onion AV Club, Robert Schneider of The Apples In Stereo cites Brian Wilson’s Smile, “I realized that the whole genre of baroque pop has just barely started. I believe that Smile is the most perfect example ever made of [...]

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Tuesday’s Gold: What We Recommend #1

Each Tuesday stop by Muzzle of Bees for our recommended purchases for the week. We’ll always give you albums that we would spend our own money on as well as a few others we think might be worth your hard earned flow. From time to time we’ll also throw in a release we [...]

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Casper & The Cookies @ The High Noon Saloon

Casper & The Cookies @ The High Noon Saloon

Last night I went to the High Noon Saloon late hoping my arrival would coincide with the exact moment that The Apples In Stereo ascended on the stage. You see, the older I get the less patience I have and the more I pay too much attention to a band’s name, which is [...]

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The Spinto Band @ The Annex – Madison

On Friday night, thirty well-bundled fans trudged through the first night of a two day blizzard to the Annex to see The Spinto Band.
I attended for free thanks to the kind folks at madison.com. They are giving away tickets to a ton of shows. (Click here for more information)
The Changes opened. I [...]

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A Look Back @ Lucero/Red 40

A Look Back @ Lucero/Red 40

If you stop by this site on the regular, you’d know we’re big fans of Lucero.  Today, we wanted to give you a look back at lead singer Ben Nichols’ previous band, Red 40.
Towncraft unveiled this quicktime video from February, 1995 of a bass playing and brit accented Ben Nichols fronting his previous band.  Nichols [...]

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This Week: Concerts We Recommend

There are a bunch of concerts we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending.
2/26 – The Apples In Stereo – High Noon Saloon, Madison
2/27 – Richard Buckner/Six Parts Seven – High Noon Saloon, Madison
2/28 – Denison Witmer – High Noon Saloon, Madison
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Haley Bonar – Captain Captain

Let’s start the day and week off with a sweet song by Minneapolis songwriter, Haley Bonar. We’ve been fans of Haley since we first saw her open for Mason Jennings and later Andrew Bird.
Haley writes gorgeous folk songs that are tenderly arranged and fit perfectly against the snow covered landscape that is blanketing the [...]

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Nurse & Soldier – Marginalia

Nurse & Soldier – Marginalia

The first pass with Nurse & Soldier’s Marginalia, I was less than impressed. I had some time to revisit the album over the weekend and am glad I did. Marginalia is another stellar release from Jagjaguwar already this year, and if you find yourself hearing similarities with this album and Oneida, it’s for [...]

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Air – Once Upon A Time

There are a lot of albums worthy of your dough on March 6th, but one that we’re most excited about is Air’s Pocket Symphany due out on AstralWerks.
I’m anxiously awaiting the release as the only track I’ve heard is “Once Upon A Time,” which we’ve linked to below in MP3 and video formats.
I’ve always thought [...]

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Madison Concert Announcement: Brother Ali

Madison Concert Announcement: Brother Ali

There are two shows you should see on April 20th; it’s up to you to make the decision on which to see, or, if you’re like us, how you can manage to see both.
We’ve already mentioned that the Decemberists and My Brightest Diamond will be playing the Orpheum, but we’d also like to recommend you [...]

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Chicago Concert Announcement: LCD Soundsystem

Chicago Concert Announcement: LCD Soundsystem

On March 20th LCD Soundsystem release Sound of Silver, which we have been enjoying quite a bit here at MoB. James Murphey and crew hit the road to support the upcoming release., but with no Wisconsin appearance scheduled, you’ll have to be content to make the drive to Chicago and catch them at the Metro [...]

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I’d Say It To Your Face, But I Got No Guts

I’d Say It To Your Face, But I Got No Guts

At some point halfway between Detroit and Philadelphia I listened to Ladyhawk for the very first time today.  Having noted that the band has a show scheduled at the High Noon Saloon on April 2nd, I wanted to get acquainted with them.  Mere seconds into the eighth track, “Teenage Love Song,” singer Duffy Driediger issues [...]

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Tonight: Sparklehorse/Jesse Sykes @ High Noon

Tonight: Sparklehorse/Jesse Sykes @ High Noon

The Badger’s are ranked number 1, hoping to roll over the Spartans tonight on their way to Sunday’s game against the Buckeyes.
Not feeling like watching a Big 10 match up tonight?  If you skip tonight’s game, head to the High Noon Saloon and catch the Sparklehorse along with Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. [...]

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What Happened To Him Could Happen To Anyone

I’d never given much thought about Jesus Christ’s ability to whip up a good batch of pancakes until I listened to “Jesus Is A Friend Of The Family.” It’s been months since I first received The Roadside Graves latest EP, What Happened To Him Could Happen To Anyone – a selection of seven tracks [...]

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Kevin Barnes covers Neil Young, Beatles, OTC

First thing you need to do today is head to Lullabyes.net and check out the amazing performance of “Kevin Barnes, lead singer from Of Montreal, playing a solo, acoustic gig at Dallas‘ Good Records.” While there’s tons of stuff to get excited about there, we especially love the Neil Young cover of “Harvest Moon.” [...]

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Panda Bear: Person Pitch

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Arcade Fire – Wake Up – Judson Memorial Church 2/17/07

Arcade Fire – Wake Up – Judson Memorial Church 2/17/07

Last night I spent my Saturday night huddled by my computer listening the Arcade Fire’s fifth and final show at Judson Memorial Church in New York. Thanks to NPR, I and many others got to experience a slice of the band’s renowned live performance in preparation for the release of Neon Bible on March [...]

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We Like: Albert Hammond, Jr – Yours To Keep

Mark Albert Hammond, Jr’s Yours To Keep as one of our biggest surprises of the year. For those unfamiliar, Albert holds down guitar duties for the Strokes and his first venture into solo release offers a confidant effort outside of what I imagine would be a pretty big shadow to step out of. [...]

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