The remaining hours of 2007 are disappearing. In preparation for the new year and in addendum to our best of album list, I reached out to some friends and contributors for the albums they listened to the most in 2007.
Before diving in, I’ll leave you with the last bit of news for [...]
Archive | December, 2007
MoB Friends Favorite Albums of 2007
This Week: Concerts We Recommend
Here is the Wisconsin show 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.
1/5 – Black Eyed Snakes/Decibully/Scag 48 – High Noon Saloon, Madison
MoB: 5 Questions with Decibully
Must See: Don’t miss the Take Away [...]
Our Favorites Favorites
2007 is quickly coming to a close. In preparation for the new year, I decided to reach out to some of the artists who released the albums that I listened to the most as well as some other favorites. Check back tomorrow for some of our friends favorites as we close out the [...]
We Like: The Bell – “Make Some Quiet”
On February 12th The Bell will release Make Some Quiet on Badman Recordng and it’s also the first 2008 release to get stamped with our We Like stamp of approval.
Make Some Quiet channels vintage Joy Division and The Cure with a smattering of Turn On the Bright Lights era Interpol. The Bell hail from [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Cursive
The hard working students that make up the WUD Music Committee have confirmed Cursive for a performance at Club 770 on Thursday, April 3rd. Student tickets will be $15 in advance and $17 day of show with public tickets being an additional $1 for either option.
We’re riding this holiday season out till the [...]
MP3: Wilco – “Too Far Apart” (Live)
When Wilco unleashed “Too Far Apart” at Overture Hall here in Madison earlier this year it took me a good minute to figure out what song it was. Having immersed myself in their records, this momentarily left me befuddled until the first chorus. The guitar now a little more distorted, but chugging along nonetheless, [...]
Thao Nguyen :: We Brave Bee Stings And All
Per usual, set your browser to Daytrotter enough and you’re bound to uncover new beauties on the regular. That is certainly the case with the session Thao Nguyen did back in August 2006, one of the first sessions I downloaded and now have a reason to revisit.
On January 29th Kill Rock Stars [...]
Video: Richard Hawley – “Valentine”
Richard Hawley’s Lady’s Bridge landed on our favorite albums of the year list and has definitely been one of the most listened to albums over the past three months. Yesterday, the video for “Valentine” was released and is shared below for your enjoyment.
Richard Hawley – “Valentine”
Myspace: Richard Hawley
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Elsewhere: Wired has two great contributions from [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Galactic
Galactic make their way back to Madison on Thursday, February 21st for a show at the Majestic Theatre. We cut our teeth on the funk and soul that comprised Crazyhorse Mongoose and Coolin’ Off. Their live offering We Love ‘Em Tonight sound tracked the latter half of my summer back in 2001.
Though we [...]
5 Questions with William Fitzsimmons
William Fitzsimmons’ Goodnight has been on heavy rotation here since we recently became aware of his acoustic prowess. William was cool enough to participate in our ongoing 5 Questions with Muzzle of Bees feature, check it out below and don’t forget to give him a listen.
Could you lend some information on the recording process [...]
Tuesday’s Gold: What We Recommend #37
Each Tuesday stop by Muzzle of Bees for our recommended purchases for the week. Here is the album we suggest for the release date of December 18th:
Artist: Jonny Greenwood
Album: There Will Be Blood Soundtrack
Label: Nonesuch
Myspace: Jonny Greenwood
Video: Theatrical Trailer for There Will Be Blood
MoB: Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood composes instrumental numbers for the upcoming film, [...]
Homegrown: Collections of Colonies of Bees
Welcome to Homegrown our ongoing showcase of Wisconsin bands that we think deserve some attention. We came to know Collections of Colonies of Bees because their name appeared on the same bill as MoB favorite Bon Iver when we announced his upcoming show at Mad Planet in Milwaukee on Saturday, January 19th.
Obviously, our initial [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend
Here is the Wisconsin show 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.
12/18 – Marla Hansen – Cafe Montmartre, Madison
MoB: 5 Questions with Marla Hansen
+Remember to bookmark our shows page for all your [...]
Concert Annoucement: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion have scheduled their upcoming tour to include a Thursday, April 24th stop at Shank Hall in Milwaukee. It wasn’t long ago that we praised Johnny’s solo offering Ex Tempore, though we still favor the Sarah Lee and Johnny’s 2005 release Exploration – first impressions always last the longest.
I [...]
We Like: William Fitzsimmons – “Goodnight”
It’s been some time since a record has really monopolized my listening habits, but William Fitzsimmons Goodnight has done just that. Combining the winter snowfall with William’s gentle voice and acoustic music embody everything I love about Iron and Wine and would highly suggest this record to any fan of theirs.
The roads are [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: The Avett Brothers
Muzzle of Bees is pleased to announce the Avett Brothers performance at the High Noon Saloon on Friday, May 9th at 9:30PM. Thanks to everyone who recommended their album Emotionalism, it’s truly become my favorite album of December. This show is especially for you!
Tickets will be $15 in advance and $18 day of [...]
5 Questions with Marla Hansen
Marla Hansen returns to her hometown of Madison next week for a performance at Cafe Montmartre on Tuesday, December 18th. She’ll be playing songs off her delicate and gorgeous release Wedding Day, which is currently easing my driving burdens with its gentle calm. We caught up with Marla on her return from a [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Blitzen Trapper
Blitzen Trapper and Fleet Foxes will perform an early show at the High Noon Saloon on Tuesday, April 8th. The show will begin at 7PM and tickets will be $8.
We’re no strangers in our love for Blitzen Trapper’s Wild Mountain Nation, especially the title track which still sounds like it could have been released [...]
Milwaukee Concert Announcement: Drive By Truckers
The Drive By Truckers return to the Pabst Theater on Thursday, February 28th. Now that front man Patterson Hood has offered up his best of 2007 list and a song-by-song writeup of the songs that will appear on the upcoming new album Brighter Than Creation’s Dark, it’s time for the band to hit the [...]
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