For those of you in Minneapolis, there is a must-see show this weekend. The Secret Machines are playing the Quest's smaller Ascot Room. Just as exciting are the openers, Moving Units and Autolux. The Secret Machines' record, Now Here is Nowhere, was one of my top 10 records from 2004, and the other two bands both made incredibly solid records too. My only caveat is that it's all ages, and doors are at 5.
I've started a stream of music underneath the banner on the site. The first song is hosted by me, and it's the addictive "You Are the Generation that Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve" by Johnny Boy. I'm not sure how that stream will affect my bandwith. The rest of the playlist will be updated with links I find on the web. Right now it's got Mommy and Daddy and The Fiery Furnaces.
Speaking of which, Mommy and Daddy's latest record, Fighting Style Killer Panda is out. I like drum machines, huge fuzzy bass lines, boy-girl bands, two person bands, bands with attractive funny and nice members, bands that like The Gossip, pandas, kung fu, and bands with killer songs, so I fuckin' love M&D. You can order their records from Insound and listen to music on their MySpace profile. They're also doing their first national tour so don't forget to GO SEE THEM. I will remind you.
There's a very cool interview with Death From Above 1979 over at PopMatters.
I have yet to hear either of Bright Eyes' two albums. I bought my brother the singles for the holidays but haven't given them a listen. Conor Oberst is getting press everywhere. Jon Pareles reviews his NYC show here for the Times. Stylus gave both of his releases album of the week. Even Pitchfork liked both of them, bizarrely enough. And I've gotten a few recommendations from friends to listen.
Okay, point is: the usually benelovent All Music Guide tears Oberst a new one in Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review of the records. The piece is definitely a must-read; thanks to Eric for pointing it out.
Download a rare track from the Kills, "Run Home Slow".
More on how clubs are letting people DJ via iPods.
CBC Radio 3 have put up an archive of all their live band sets. Hours of listening [thanks Danny].
Ryan Adams will release one double album and one single album next year (that's 3 LPs for you non-counters out there).
Nine Inch Nails have solidified their new live line-up. Probably the only news item I've ever read that mentioned pissing on someone's shoes.
Lots of band's fonts [I forget where I got this link].
Ringo Starr to become cartoon superhero.
Cream are reforming. That has the potential to rock - or really suck. I guess that's how most reunions go.
There are a few things on Pitchfork worth looking at:
LCD Soundsystem gets a "Best New Music" nomination, despite "precious few moments that stand up next to his most lauded singles." I disagree. The album is an album, and works well on that level. It's not a collection of singles.
Blondie by Ada made most other big website's year end best of list; Pitchfork finally got around to reviewing it now. It's good, but I don't really like the cover of "Maps".
They like the latest Coachwhips record. Coachwhips is near the top of bands I want to see live.
The daily feature profiles Black Mountain.
Single reviews for Hot Hot Heat and the excellent new Kelly Clarkson song.
2 comments:
i agree with many of your picks, but the secret machines totally suck. people were booing them when they opened for interpol.
great source of info. thanks.
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