Band of Horses’ Everything All The Time was one of our favorite records last year, so we’re part of the many anxiously awaiting its follow up Cease To Begin, due out October 9th on Sub Pop.
Fans of the groups previous effort will certainly find something to enjoy on the first single, “Is There A Ghost.” [...]
Archive | August, 2007
Band Of Horses: “Is There A Ghost”
Sexton Blake “Plays The Hits!”
Josh Hodges records as Sexton Blake, and recently released a covers album (wait, don’t cringe yet) that is satisfying and an enjoyable listen from start to finish. It’s a big undertaking to take on Bruce Springsteen (“Hungry Heart”), Elton John (“Daniel”), and Rod Stewart (“Young Turks”). It’s possibly a bigger adventure to take [...]
A.A. Bondy: American Hearts
We continue to find our ears monopolized by folk-singer songwriter types, especially A.A. Bondy’s American Hearts record. It’s certainly hard to break the mold of this category, but Bondy manages to leave his signature stamp on it with his warm sound and thoughtful lyrics.
Filled with barroom tales, introspective thoughts, and, of course, [...]
Feist performs “1234″ on Letterman
MoB favorite Feist stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman last night and brought along a slew of indie rock heavy hitters featuring members of the New Pornographers, Mates of State, Grizzly Bear, Broken Social Scene and The National.
If you can’t view the video above, follow this link to dive in.
Myspace: Feist
MoB: We Like: [...]
Tuesday’s Gold: What We Recommend #23
Each Tuesday stop by Muzzle of Bees for our recommended purchases for the week. Here are the albums we suggest for the release date of August 28th:
Artist: Aesop Rock
Album: None Shall Pass
Label: Def Jux
Myspace: Aesop Rock
Video: None Shall Pass
Upcoming: 9/14 – The Barrymore, Madison | 9/15 – Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
MoB: Form fitting and [...]
MoB Ticket Giveaway: The National @ The Pabst
The race for my second favorite album of the year has been underway for a couple months now. Boxer, the brilliant follow up to our 2005 favorite Alligator has certainly locked down the number one record of 2007 for us here at MoB.
We’ve been lucky enough to see the band a bunch of times [...]
Review: Lymbyc Systym & The One AM Radio @ The Annex
Lymbyc Systym and MoB favorite The One AM Radio played the Annex last night, and despite a visit to the hangover hall of fame courtesy of a wedding on Saturday night, we made it to the venue in time to watch Lymbyc Systym impress the hell out of us.
Playing an abbreviated set, Lymbyc Systym is [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend
Here are the Wisconsin shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list.
8/27 – Talib Kweli – Barrymore, Madison
8/27 – Rufus Wainwright/The Magic Numbers – Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
8/30 – The Detroit Cobras/Willowz – [...]
11/8: Cracker/Isbell/Backyard Tire Fire return to Madison
A wonderful trio of bands/artists who have all played Madison separately in the not too distant past have been confirmed for the High Noon Saloon on Thursday, November 8th.
11/8 – Cracker/Jason Isbell/Backyard Tire Fire – High Noon Saloon, Madison
Myspace: Cracker
Myspace: Jason Isbell
Myspace: Backyard Tire Fire
MoB: 5 Questions with Backyard Tire Fire
MoB: Backyard Tire Fire: Vagabonds [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers released Words Are Dead a year ago, and with the recent their Daytrotter Session already under their belt we couldn’t be happier to announce their return to Madison to play Cafe Montmartre on Saturday, September 29th..
We thought their album was one of the best releases of 2006, and think you’ll love them too. [...]
Johnny Irion: Ex Tempore
Our first exposure to Johnny Irion was a performance alongside his wife Sarah Lee Guthrie (Woodie’s granddaughter) opening for Ray LaMontagne at the Barrymore Theatre. Their set was old-school country if you will, would make Sarah’s granddad and father proud for sure, and their harmonies bounced of Mr. LaMontagne’s already lonesome drawl with added [...]
Bowerbirds – Hymns For A Dark Horse
In our recent interview with MoB favorite Bon Iver he mentioned that he was a fan of North Carolina’s Bowerbirds. Unfamiliar with the group we sought out their recently released Hymns For A Dark Horse, which is filled up with sorrow sounding tunes that, at times, soar to climatic levels. Fans of Andrew [...]
Rejuvenated Majestic Theatre: So Far, Meh….
In less than a month the Majestic Theatre in downtown Madison will reopen under new ownership, unveiling a complete interior renovation. Full disclosure: We haven’t seen the inside, but always thought it was a good, intimate venue to begin with, so at least it’s got that going for it from the start.
What troubles [...]
Boddicker – Big Lionhearted and the Gallant Man
Wrap your headphones around Big Lionhearted and the Gallant Man and you’ll be impressed with the simplistic beauty before you can ever begin to comprehend that it’s the creation of 19 year old Caleb Boddicker. Not to say that their’s no brilliance in youth, clearly there is, I just wasn’t expecting such a polished [...]
Bright Eyes: He’s Baaaaack!
That’s right cool kids, word/rumor on the street is that Conor Oberst aka Bright Eyes has scheduled an upcoming show at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater on Monday, October 22nd.
You probably remember our report of the train wreck performance put on at the end of April at the Pabst Theater to kick off the Cassadaga tour.
Without Oakley [...]
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: The Decemberists
The Riverside Theater continues to bring quality live performances to Milwaukee with the recent addition of The Decemberists to their calendar on November 18th & 19th.
11/18 – The Decemberists/Laura Veirs – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee (“Long of It”)
11/19 – The Decemberists/Laura Veirs – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee (“Short of It”)
According to Pitchfork:
“The Long and Short of It” [...]
5 Questions with Bon Iver
Could you lend some information on the recording process of For Emma, Forever Ago? Where and how was it recorded, and were there any lessons learned that you’ll apply towards future recording sessions?
I went to my father’s hunting lodge in northern Dunn County, WI to live. I went in early November when it was just [...]
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: Spoon
The Pabst Theater continues to bring quality live performances to Milwaukee with the recent addition of Spoon to their calendar on Monday, October 8th.
SPECIAL 1 DAY ONLY PRE-SALE TOMORROW!
Tickets: $18 / General Admission
PASSWORD: GAGAGAGAGA
Myspace: Spoon
+Remember to bookmark our shows page for all your Wisconsin concert announcements+
Travel By Sea: Shadows Rise
Fans of Son Volt, Califone, and Moviola take notice, because here you’ll find your new muse. A couple months ago our blog brethren The Aquarium Drunkard sent over a copy of Travel By Sea’s Shadows Rise, which he’s released on his label Autumn Tone.
Travel By Sea carry the torch of great Americana and folk [...]
Snake On The Lake Fest: A WSUM Production
WSUM will host the Snake On The Lake Fest on Saturday, September 8th. Compiling a very impressive list of bands that will perform at the at the Memorial Union Terrace. If that wasn’t enough there will be special DJ sets between bands. See you in the crowd and stay tuned!
The Ponys 10:45 [...]
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