Muzzle of Bees crosses the 5-year line next month. We wanted to do something a small showcase of some of our favorite local and national bands in one of our favorite clubs in Milwaukee. We’ve teamed up with 91.7 WMSE to welcome our friends The Daredevil Christopher Wright back to Milwaukee after winning [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Interview: Kid,You’ll Move Mountains
By Alex Schaaf
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains is an infectiously energetic group based out of Illinois that has been gaining in recognition lately. Jim Derogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed the band’s album, Loomings, saying that KYMM is “a (band) with an optimistic moniker and an effervescent sound that amply justifies it.” This band [...]
Review: Jeff Tweedy – Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix AZ
By Jon Stone | @jwstone
Christmas in Arizona is already pretty sweet. The highs here in Tucson have been around 60 all week and with all the snow and storminess hitting the Midwest, the discomfort of the three-day drive (with kids) from Champaign was nearly, if not completely, forgotten. Last night, all remaining trip-fatigue faded. You [...]
Peter Wolf Crier – “Untitled 101″ (Live, 89.3 The Current)
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Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 32
Welcome to the 32nd podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. We’re back for another session of some of the best music from the past and present. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 32
The Avett Brothers – “When I [...]
“One of our Great Ones” :: Vic Chesnutt (1964-2009)
By Daniel Brielmaier
I first heard Vic Chesnutt in the early 90’s. His music was immediately engaging, his lyrics somewhat cryptic, often funny, sad, and unquestionably sincere. His early work had a level of humor and irony that evolved into something deeper and certainly darker. One thing that never changed was his honesty and wit. [...]
Take Away Show :: The Antlers
I didn’t think the Antlers music could more moving/beautiful, then I saw their Take Away Show with our friends at La Blogotheque. If you haven’t picked up our Hospice, we urge you to pick up one of the year’s best albums.
Buy: The Antlers – Hospice
Evil Vince :: Christmas Collection
Happy Holidays! We are pleased to present an Evil Vince Christmas Compilation for you to enjoy this holiday season. If you’re holiday tunes are lacking offerings from Hendrix, Run DMC, The Maytals, James Brown, The Drifters, Bill Cosby, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Lee Perry, this mix should treat you well. Enjoy!
Stream/Download: Evil [...]
Best Albums of 2009
01 The Avett Brothers | I and Love and You (buy)
I don’t think it would be possible to look back at 2009 and not think about the Avett Brothers and this record. The two will be forever cemented in time together. I saw the band in Chicago, San Francisco and Madison – each [...]
The Mother Hips :: 5 Albums
Known for their reverent online community and dedicated circulation of live shows, The Mother Hips are a band I grew up hearing whispers of their greatness. Indeed, the Hips are not new kids on the block of Americana and alt-country. If you’re a first time listener as I was until earlier this year, [...]
Decade: Levon Helm – “Dirt Farmer” (2007)
For the remainder of 2009 we will be featuring albums that meant a lot to us this decade. I have really enjoyed spending quality time with my record collection and not just what is new and current. One thing this collection will not be is all-encompassing. We will be deliberately leaving out [...]
Milwaukee Listening Party :: Vampire Weekend :: Contra
We’ve teamed up with 91.7 WMSE and our friends at Burnhearts to offer you the very first listen to the upcoming Vampire Weekend album, Contra, on Thursday, January 7th. In addition to playing the Contra couple times through on vinyl, we’ll also have some cool giveaways from XL Recordings and cheap beer from PBR. [...]
Muzzle of Bees Video: Langhorne Slim – “Honey Pie”
In September Langhorne Slim was in town staying with drummer Malachi DeLorenzo for a few days before heading out on tour supporting their fantastic new album, Be Set Free. We previously shared “Land of Dreams” and “Be Set Free” the first two videos from our multiple part video series that we were fortunate to [...]
Decade: Beirut | The Flying Club Cup (2007)
For the remainder of 2009 we will be featuring albums that meant a lot to us this decade. I have really enjoyed spending quality time with my record collection and not just what is new and current. One thing this collection will not be is all-encompassing. We will be deliberately leaving out [...]
Conrad Plymouth – “Fergus Falls” (Live at WMSE)
Yesterday I linked to the above video on twitter saying “this is my song/video of the day, brilliance right here in Milwaukee.” A day later, with my head still groggy from the night before, it still sounds perfect to me. If you don’t yet know Conrad Plymouth, please become acquainted via the interweb. [...]
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 31
Welcome to the 31st podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. We’re back for another session of some of the best music from the past and present. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 31
Gillian Welch – “I Wanna Sing [...]
Decade: Ryan Adams | Cold Roses (2005)
For the remainder of 2009 we will be featuring albums that meant a lot to us this decade. I have really enjoyed spending quality time with my record collection and not just what is new and current. One thing this collection will not be is all-encompassing. We will be deliberately leaving out [...]
MP3: Rocky Votolato – “Sparklers (Live In East Palo Alto)”
A few years back I caught Rocky Votolato opening for Lucero at Mad Planet here in Milwaukee. If you’re not familiar with the Rocky Votolato catalog, a good place to start is 2006’s Makers.
Look for Rocky Votolato’s new album True Devotion (Barsuk Records) on February 23rd with a date at Schubas in Chicago a [...]
Holly Throsby + Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – ‘Would You?’
I have been listening to a lot of Will Oldham / Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy lately. A lot. Most of this time was spent pouring through the depths of youtube uncovering gem after gem. During this marathon discovery session I found a gorgeous track called ‘Would You?’ by Holly Throsby, with guest vocals by [...]
Decade: Andrew Bird | The Mysterious Production of Eggs
For the remainder of 2009 we will be featuring albums that meant a lot to us this decade. I have really enjoyed spending quality time with my record collection and not just what is new and current. One thing this collection will not be is all-encompassing. We will be deliberately leaving out [...]
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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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