i'm a nerd. don't care.
Monday, November 30, 2009
i don't post much on classical music, although i listen to it somewhat regularly. soothes the mind.
for those looking to class up their musical tastes but not sure where to start, amazon is giving away i love the 80s, vol. 1 (1880s) for free. grab it here.
i'm not writing it down to remember it later, i'm writing it down to remember it now.
highly recommend getting yourself one. those who know me have seen the red version i carry around with me at all times. buy online or find a retailer here.
dawn landes video : straight lines
you may recognize this song from a car commercial floating around out there, but it really is quite pleasant on its own.
30 second clips of vw's 'contra'
while you're over at amazon getting your free mp3s, you can get 30 second previews of the new songs that will makeup vampire weekend's sophomore effort. listen here.
3 free mp3s
amazon is offering to give you 3 free mp3s of your choice. just go here and follow the instructions.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
passion pit do 'little secrets' at mtv woodies
listening to a live recording of these guys is always a little disappointing, especially in the vocal department. a little too wafery (sound awesome when you're actually there, though). the energy level can't be beat, though.
Friday, November 27, 2009
laura veirs : sleeper in the valley
been a long-time fan of laura veirs. something about the untrained nature of her vocals feels really honest. authentic. something we can always use more of in our musicians.
she has a new album out in january, july flame, from which the gorgeous song below comes.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
the big pink : dominoes
these uk cats have been getting a lot of props lately. not sure if i'm completely sold, but i do dig this song. feels really late 90s radio to me. in a good way.
yeasayer video : ambling alp
odd and awesome (and nsfw) video for yeasayer's excellent first single.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
animal collective's panda bear (noah lennox) talks about new panda bear album and other stuff. read it here.
ezra's crib
the further one gets into the world of music blogs and using the internet as a tool to discover new music, the less fulfilling each issue of traditional music rags seems to be. now i mostly just like em for the pictures. but one recurring column in spin magazine that i continue to enjoy is their "in my room" feature, where they take you around a room in a band/band member's abode as the band member describes the significance of certain furniture, art, equipment, etc.
check out this month's feature on vampire weekend's ezra koenig.
p.s. his recommendation for yogurt is spot on! i've been eating it for the past month or so and thought i was the only one. seriously the best out there.
Monday, November 23, 2009
pretty slick
i prefer my laptop clean, but for those that like the decals, you can't really go wrong with this one. grab it here.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
synecdoche, new york
just finished the movie synecdoche, new york, written, produced and directed by charlie kaufman (who also lent a hand to being john malkovich, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, and adaptation). i enjoyed the movie, although i'm not sure how much, as it was terribly depressing. might have to sit with it for a bit. but the final scene was beautiful and sad and moving, no doubt due in large part to jon brion the song backing it.
vampire weekend put up some new videos, including a tantalizing clip of a new song (probably "contra"). you can watch them over here.
Friday, November 20, 2009
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toro y moi : blessa
i know i've posted on toro y moi multiple times now, but i just don't think y'all have caught on yet.
happy birthday, jeff buckley
jeff would have been 43 this past tuesday. a few days late, but it doesn't mean we don't still miss you.
emi + hulu
emi music is now the first major label group to pact with hulu. emi will offer concerts/videos from artists on its labels (virgin, capitol, blue note, etc.). could end up being really cool.
right now, norah jones has her own page up on hulu. i bring up jones because i just checked out her latest album, the fall, which is actually quite enjoyable. downtempo and dusky, a little darker than usual. below, norah performs "i wouldn't need you" from said album, live at le poisson rouge.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
interpol heading back to roots
according to interpol drummer sam fogarino...
the new record falls back towards the first. in trying to move forward ,there was an unspoken realization that you can't let go of your sonic-defining tag. there was an effort in daniel [kessler]'s guitar tone; he rediscovered it playing in his loft space for a year without anybody. the quality of that tone, played in a big room, is just beautiful. it creates an atmosphere...that big wash of reverb? it's back.
inspires a revisit to turn on the bright lights.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
beach house : norway
beach house is giving away their delicious first single "norway" from their upcoming album teen dream. as lush as you remember them, plus a little bit of umph. grab it from the band's website.
Monday, November 16, 2009
low anthem video : charlie darwin
posted this painfully beautiful folk song a few months ago. painfully beautiful video to go with it.
happy birthday, zildjian
zildjian is the oldest family owned business in the united states (est. in american in 1929 [originating in turkey in 1623]) and are largely responsible for many of the staples of the modern drum kit (e.g. hi-hat, crash and splash cymbals). thanks for nearly a century of rhythm, beats, and noise.
new cold war kids ep/song
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
golden silvers : arrows of eros
a cheeky song from a uk band that made a good impression over at cmj the other month. i don't know why, but it gives me sort of a men at work vibe.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
devendra banhart : walilamdzi
beautiful song. beautiful video. feels like the first nights of autumn.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
teebs : untitled beat
wow. sounds like four tet at its most upbeat. feels like driving through l.a. alone on a weeknight. just a gorgeous, late-night, warm-air, fuzzy-head, cloudy-eyes jam. so so good. seriously.
Friday, November 6, 2009
new grizzly bear video : ready, able
one of my favorite songs off the new album. and, as we've come to expect by now, the video is weird and creepy and beautiful.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
amazon daily deal: phoenix's "it's never been like that"
this still may be my favorite phoenix album. and for two bucks, you'd be a fool not to buy it. grab it here.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
local natives : camera talk
highly recommend checking out this band's full-length debut when it hits these shores. fleet fox-esque harmonies that are more pop than pastoral.
sounds delicious
Seelbach Cocktail (Joy of Mixology)3/4 oz Bourbon 1/2 oz Triple Sec 7 Dashes Angostura Bitters 7 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters 4 oz Chilled Brut Champagne Orange Twist
1) Build in the order given in champagne flute 2) Garnish with an orange twist
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
new muse video : undisclosed desires
really digging this new muse tune. we need more radio jams like this.
golden ages : everything will be alright
some sort of electronic/ambient/techno/pop/drone-type thing going on here. introspective dance music? sort of like the field but with vocals.
new air france video : spring
far-out video for the excellent air france remix posted the other week.
new small black : kings of dogs
another piece of lo-fi magic from small black. keep these guys on your radar.
Monday, November 2, 2009
ralph stanley does tiny desk concert
this almost brought me to tears. make sure to stick around until he sings "amazing grace."
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