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Video: James Blake – “A Case of You”

Above is one of my favorite songs of the year. James Blake absolutely nails this song, originally penned by Joni Mitchell. Watch the video above and then give the original a listen here. Buy: James Blake – Enough Thunder

Review: Bon Iver – Eau Claire, WI (Night 1)

Words: Steven Spoerl | Photo: Dan Huiting It was Monday night, December 12th. The excitement was more than palpable. A banner was strewn over the doors announcing a town’s pride of their homecoming hero and his achievements. Doors weren’t set to open until 7pm but a line was already forming at noon. This is an [...]

Sunday News

The Black Keys performed “Lonely Boy” on Saturday Night Live. The New York Times features the band. The Black Keys new album, El Camino arrives next week. Listen to Feist on World Cafe. Icarus Himself’s new album, Career Culture, is now available digitally and on vinyl. Spin has a great interview with Nick Lowe. Aquarium [...]

Thursday News

I caught Wilco’s Austin City Limits taping last night. Some of my Instagram pics here and here. Was a great set that had them digging back into their catalog as much as they gave attention to their new album, The Whole Love. The highlight of the night was Nick Lowe’s guest appearance for an collaborative [...]

Wednesday News

Dr. Dog returns with a new album, Be The Void, which arrives 2/7 on Anti-. Stereogum has a download of “That Old Black Hole” from the forthcoming record. Listen to Charlotte Gainsbourg’s collaboration with Beck on “Paradisco” at Pitchfork. The Take Away Shows from Pitchfork Music Festival continue with a beautiful two song set from [...]

Tuesday News

Paste Magazine lists their 50 Best Albums of 2011. Scents & Subtle Sounds points to video of Real Estate’s entire KEXP session. Class Actress remixes The One AM Radio. Download it at RCRD LBL. Purchase Joe Pug Live at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for only $5. The show features a duet with Strand of Oaks [...]