Songbird
Mar
26
Cat Power Traffic Serenade
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I seem to have washed away at some point this weekend…Feeling a little blue. Saturday night while on my way home I ran into a little bit of roadwork on the HWY…A 5 lane highway was reduced to 2 lanes on a Saturday night…It took me an hour to get home, but I realized that it wasn’t really that bad, I actually enjoyed it…I listened to my pod shuffle through some of my favs and then Cat Power came on…It was one of those moments where an old song is shuffled on and it all seems so familiar but at a different angle…My pod brings a smile to my face no matter what, even if it is a sad smile, it lets me feel, my vice I suppose…I’ll embrace it.
A couple of tracks off Moonpix, an album that ages like only the finest do. This album is a must in my opinion; enjoy!
mp3: Back Of Your Head (mp3 expired) – Cat Power
Find it on Moonpix 1998 and What’s Up Matador 1997
mp3: Cross Bones Style (mp3 expired) – Cat Power
Find it on Moonpix 1998 and Everything Is Nice Matador Records 1999
Mar
24
Modest Mouse
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Modest Mouse – Bowery Ballroom, NYC 11/17/2006
I believe I have mentioned in the past how much I love compilations, somewhere…And I think my love for compilations is so grand that I can say it again, I love compilations. There I feel better now.
So I was listening to the new Modest Mouse album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank…Unfortunately at this moment in time I can’t say I am into it at all, so you won’t hear any songs from their new album here. But I do like the older stuff of Modest Mouse, as I was checking out some compilations I came across some tracks that remind me of the Modest Mouse I love.
I would love to hear what some of you think of their new album…If you have heard it chime in and lets hear what you think.
mp3: Heart Cooks Brain (mp3 expired)– Modest Mouse
Find it on Lonesome Crowded West 1997, Everything Is Nice Matador Records 1999
mp3: A Life of Arctic Sounds (mp3 expired)– Modest Mouse
Find it on Building Nothing Out Of Something 2000, Slaying Since 1996 2006
Mar
21
Mid-Week Music Galore
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What makes a “good” album? How many albums are simply deemed “good” because the band is popular and it is expected? Unfortunately more than I can count…I have been asked where I find the music that gets posted on Untitled and I never really know what to say to that…I don’t really find it in a specific place really, I just listen…I try to put all genres, stereotypes and expectations aside and just listen…
I have a tendency to stay away from listening to anything really popular until the smoke clears…Just because I give myself time to have an open mind about it all, it is difficult to have an open mind about an album when everywhere you look it’s being talked about…Because for me this is not a popularity contest, I could give two shits what Pitchfork says about a record or what band will give you the most hits and Hype love. Just give me the album, let me put it on and absorb each song one at a time and then repeat it.
So on that note shall we get to the music?
Matador has just released The Pony’s full length debut, Turn The Lights Out and man Matador knows how to pick them, I shit you not. This Chicago based band can play some fantastic indie-rock punk but they aren’t afraid to show their softer side either. They have a slew of shows lined up, including The Earl in Atlanta, GA tonight (Rich?) and Johnny Brenda’s in Philly on March 25th and they will even be coming to The Echo in LA on April 14th. Check out their myspace to see when they are playing near you and while you are at it you can listen to a couple of my picks off their new album:
mp3: Turn The Lights Out (mp3 expired) – The Ponys
mp3: Kingdom of Hearts (mp3 expired) – The Ponys
Turn The Lights Out 2007 Get it
Andrew Spencer Goldman is the master mind behind the Fulton Lights, his self titled full length debut was just released on Android Eats Records…When I first heard this album I was sold instantly, the album has been playing repeatedly on my pod for the last week now. Soft melodic arrangements accompany Spencer’s hushed vocals, all led by a slow trip-hop beat…It is all just beautiful; the album is a pleasure and a true treasure indeed.
mp3: 1,000 Little Eyes (mp3 expired) – Fulton Lights
mp3: Fire In the Palm of My Hand (mp3 expired) – Fulton Lights
Fulton Lights 2007 Get it
And that “Sweet” image up there is actually from this t-shirt site I ran across on the web called, Rad Rowdies and they have a t-shirt that says, “I’m A Dork” in this 70’s retro font it’s freaking awesome!
Mar
19
We Say Goodbye
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So the SXSW has wrapped up and everyone is either home or on their way home. Some people are happy, some people are sad…But one thing you have to admit you have to have heard something new this last week right?
In closing I give you two bands…
The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s self titled album was officially released worldwide on Jan. 23rd. This London quartet played a couple of shows at SXSW. Here is a track off their most recent release:
mp3: Northern Whale – The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen 2007 Get it
The Gossip is a indie-punk rock band from Portland, OR with a whole lot of spunk. They just released a new single on March 1st Get it. They also played a few shows in Austin, here is a track off their 2006 album:
mp3: Jealous Girls (mp3 expired) – Gossip
Standing in the Way of Control 2006 Get it
Coming up on Untitled, Andrew Bird, The Innocence Mission and more music than was thought possible.
Mar
17
SXSW 2007 – Day 8
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I think what bummed me out the most about missing this year’s SXSW was the fact that I also missed this:
Beirut
Wednesday, March 14th – Emo’s Main Stage 10:30pm
with Blonde Redhead, Mountain Goats, Emma Pollack and Wolf & Cub
and
Friday, March 16th – Austin City Limits/KEXP 7:00pm
And I gather everyone may have noticed my love for Beirut? Yes, I do admit I think he is marvelous.
He does have a couple more shows in May, unfortunately both are on the Eastern part of the Continent:
Sunday, May 6th and Monday, May 7th – Bowery Ballroom, New York
Final Fantasy will be on the bill for both nights. Ticket info here
After these shows Beirut heads off to Canada to record with Owen of Final Fantasy for his new album. I posted a track off Beirut’s emusic only release, Pompeii a week or so ago unfortunately because it is an emusic only release and because it is a single it was only up for a very short time. But I do however have a couple tracks for you, two of my favorites to celebrate the Beirut SXSW goodness…I guess we are also celebrating St. Patty’s day too so Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone!
mp3: The Gulag Orkestar (mp3 expired)- Beirut
Gulag Orkestar 2006 Get it
mp3: Carousels (mp3 expired)- Beirut
Lon Gisland EP 2006 Get it
Mar
16
SXSW 2007 – Day 7
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What freaking day am I on? I know it says 7 up there but I don’t know…I am out of it, went to bed and woke up on the wrong side and it was kind of a busy day…Anyways my apologies for the delay. Let us resume where we left off shall we? I am sure the Friday festivities are just winding down in Austin…Sigh…
Every time I listen to the Summer Hymns I can’t help but think of Rich over at Cable & Tweed (Hi Rich!)…This Athens, GA band have been making fantastic indie-folk rock since the late 90’s. Backward Masks was released on Misra last fall and they also are performing their last show at the Misra Records and Absolutely Kosher Records SXSW Showcase March 17th at 8PM at the Habana Calle 6 patio.
mp3: Way You Walk (mp3 expired)- Summer Hymns
mp3: Ice Age World (mp3 expired)- Summer Hymns
Backward Masks 2006 Get it
Mar
15
SXSW 2007 Post Fest – Day 6
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The Hot Puppies are definitely hot shit, quite the buzz buzz buzz. In all honesty I went back and forth when I first heard this five piece band from the UK, I wasn’t sure if their style was music to my ears or not…But there is just something about their music that I can’t deny…The Hot Puppies literally draw from every genre, mixing them all together with the end result being some fantastic 50’s country punk rock genre of music that kicks some major ass! They of course are playing at BD Rileys/SXSW on March 15th then they fly to London for a couple of shows in April. Their debut album, Under The Crooked Moon is available here.
mp3: How Come You Don’t Hold Me No More? (mp3 expired), The Hot Puppies
Get the single How Come You Don’t Hold Me No More? here 2007
Mar
13
SXSW – Day 4 And Then Some
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I figured we must not dwell on the fact that we are not partaking in any of the festivities happening in Austin, TX. We can listen to some great music from bands who are partaking in Texas festivals but there is more to music then just SXSW, I know it is hard to believe but there are bands releasing fantastic albums as we speak that are not participating in any Texas festivals and why should they be left out? They shouldn’t and they won’t! ;-) Sorry got a little carried away there…
Mouthful of Bees are just divine! A fantastic indie-rock debut from this Minneapolis foursome. Afternoon Records picked up this rock-n-roll clan, the same label who also released the lovely Ms. Haley Bonar’s, Lure The Fox
Currently the Mouthful of Bees are playing a handful of shows in Minneapolis but keep checking back I think this band is just getting started.
mp3: The Now (mp3 expired), Mouthful of Bees
mp3: Sunny (mp3 expired), Mouthful of Bees
The End 2007
The A-Sides are another great indie-rock band from the oh so fabulous city that is Philly. Their new album Silver Storms should be released any day now…Sorry can’t really say when as they are currently shopping for a label. But they are tearing it up in Austin, TX their first show is at the Mohawk (SXSW) on the 14th, which is tomorrow. Listen to a track off their forthcoming album Silver Storms…
mp3: Cinematic (mp3 expired), The A-Sides
Silver Storms 2007
Mar
11
SXSW 2007 – Day 3
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I am sure many of my fellow Armadillos have heard of the odd ball band Apostle of Hustle, but regardless if you have heard or not heard…Broken Social Scene’s lead guitarist Andrew Whiteman is the front runner for Apostle of Hustle and after their recent release, National Anthem of Nowhere people are starting to take this band seriously. And rightfully so their dynamic indie-folk rock is infectious and there is something about this band’s chemistry that just lets you know they enjoy making music together.
The band will be performing at SXSW on March 16th at the Habana Calle 6 Annex…But for the rest of us here are two songs off their March 6th release…
mp3: “My Sword Hand’s Anger” (mp3 expired), Apostle of Hustle
mp3: The Naked & Alone (mp3 expired), Apostle of Hustle
National Anthem of Nowhere 2007
Mar
11
SXSW 2007 – Day 2
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Slaraffenland was introduced to me by Lucas and it just so happens that they are also participating in this year’s SXSW. Not to mention I fell in love with their music, which reminds me of a younger edgier Explosions in the Sky. Slaraffenland hails from Copenhagen, Denmark and according to their myspace page “Slaraffenland is the Scandinavian word for “the land of milk and honey”.” Their new album Private Cinema is due out March 15th, that’s this Thursday. They will also be playing on March 14th at the SXSW/Mohawk and for all of us who can’t make it to their SXSW show here are two songs off their forthcoming album, Private Cinema.
mp3: Polaroids (mp3 expired), Private Cinema
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