Lil Wayne announces new album...Tennis release new track...Dubstep is killing me, and not softly...
Let's start this off for our mainstream mc! Lil Wayne is one of those rappers who smokes way too much pot and sips on way too much lean, causing his rhymes to make absolutely no sense (You can view exhibit A below in a verse he did for Erykah Badu's track "Jump Up in the Air and Stay There"). I get that people dig his style, and he has a huge following, and his reputation has been under speculation due to his stints in jail, but I've just never understood all the hype. But, that's neither here nor there. The rapper has announced that he has a new album, which has already been completed, coming out later this year. The album will be titled I Am Not A Human Being 2. So, be on the lookout for that.
Also, Tennis is a band I started listening to a couple of years ago, mostly due to their serene quality and cutesy vibe. Their new album, Young & Old, is set to be released soon, but until then, you can feast your ears on this little nugget.
I just don't get what this whole obsession is with Dubstep. The only times that I have ever remotely enjoyed it were times when I was too drunk to care what was playing and too inebriated to control my bodily movements, so that alone has to tell you something about this genre. I get that people like the pounding basslines, the electronic overtones, and the seemingly reputable "masters" who are lending their hands to popular musicians, but come the fuck on! Where is the artistry? Where is the magic? Can someone please explain this to me?
LISTENING: Today has been a slow day because I've been writing, and I try not to listen to music when I write because it slows my thought process. So, as I write this, I am listening to my first song of the day, which just coincidentally happens to be the new track by Tennis. But, to put a little oldies up in this bitch, check out the track below. It's one of my personal favorites.
That's all. PEACE.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Missing in Reaction
MIA will debut new single next week...Iggy Pop is 2012 Record Store Day Ambassador...Mark Yarm interviewed by Pitchfork...Red Hot Chili Peppers share video for "Look Around"...
MIA is one of those people that you either love or hate. Some people think she is a genius, while some people think she's a no-talent rabble rouser. Either way, I've always appreciated and respected what she brings to the table. She could have sold out and became another Katie Perry, but ultimately, she took a different route. Although she's pretty famous, I feel as if she represents a side of fame that is relentless and forward-thinking, which artists don't display anymore. Well, that's my opinion. But, the rapper has stated that her new single will debut on Monday of next week on BBC. The single is titled "Bad Girls." So, be on the lookout for that.
Also, Iggy Pop, one of my favorite frontmen, has been dubbed the Ambassador for 2012 Record Store Day, which takes place on April 21. This is meant to showcase the need and appreciation for independent record stores all over. And, Iggy shared some thoughts about being named ambassador as well as thoughts on record stores in general. You can read more here.
In other news, Pitchfork interviewed writer Mark Yarm about the lasting legacy of grunge and why it was so important during the early 90s. Yarm recently wrote a book, titled Everybody Loves Our Town, which documents the emergence of grunge and the Seattle scene which became so prevalent in our modern culture. You can read the interview here.
Lastly, The Red Hot Chili Peppers recently released the video for their track, "Look Around," off their most recent LP, I'm With You. I've never been a HUGE fan of the chili peppers. They were one of those bands I often heard in passing, on the radio or on MTV, and I genuinely dug their sound and their whole vibe, but just never felt compelled to purchase an album. I'm not particularly wowed by this track, but I am seriously considering getting into their older stuff, so if anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. Other than that, here's the video:
LISTENING: Today has been a slow day. I've mostly been driving around town, listening to 107.3 Jake FM, which isn't the best station because unlike their advert, they DO NOT play everything. False Advertising, boohoo. However, I've always loved the song "Brand New Key" by Melanie Safka, and was particularly elated when it came on. You can listen below:
That's all. PEACE.
MIA is one of those people that you either love or hate. Some people think she is a genius, while some people think she's a no-talent rabble rouser. Either way, I've always appreciated and respected what she brings to the table. She could have sold out and became another Katie Perry, but ultimately, she took a different route. Although she's pretty famous, I feel as if she represents a side of fame that is relentless and forward-thinking, which artists don't display anymore. Well, that's my opinion. But, the rapper has stated that her new single will debut on Monday of next week on BBC. The single is titled "Bad Girls." So, be on the lookout for that.
Also, Iggy Pop, one of my favorite frontmen, has been dubbed the Ambassador for 2012 Record Store Day, which takes place on April 21. This is meant to showcase the need and appreciation for independent record stores all over. And, Iggy shared some thoughts about being named ambassador as well as thoughts on record stores in general. You can read more here.
In other news, Pitchfork interviewed writer Mark Yarm about the lasting legacy of grunge and why it was so important during the early 90s. Yarm recently wrote a book, titled Everybody Loves Our Town, which documents the emergence of grunge and the Seattle scene which became so prevalent in our modern culture. You can read the interview here.
Lastly, The Red Hot Chili Peppers recently released the video for their track, "Look Around," off their most recent LP, I'm With You. I've never been a HUGE fan of the chili peppers. They were one of those bands I often heard in passing, on the radio or on MTV, and I genuinely dug their sound and their whole vibe, but just never felt compelled to purchase an album. I'm not particularly wowed by this track, but I am seriously considering getting into their older stuff, so if anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. Other than that, here's the video:
LISTENING: Today has been a slow day. I've mostly been driving around town, listening to 107.3 Jake FM, which isn't the best station because unlike their advert, they DO NOT play everything. False Advertising, boohoo. However, I've always loved the song "Brand New Key" by Melanie Safka, and was particularly elated when it came on. You can listen below:
That's all. PEACE.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
When You Come Back...
Sleigh Bells video for new track, "Comeback Kid"...Fiona Apple set to release new music soon...The Cranberries share video for new track, "Tomorrow"...
Sleigh Bells was one of those bands that I heard in passing, fell in love with the song, and sought the rest of their recordings, and became utterly disappointed. Now, when I hear "Rill Rill" or "Crown on the Ground," I am still filled with that elated feeling that greatness is on the rise, but I feel as if these songs exemplify their best work, and everything else just kind of falls by the wayside. Either way, here's their newest video for the track, "Comeback Kid," which falls in line with the tracks that aren't easy to remember. But hey, a lot of people dig them. To each his own.
In more exciting news, Fiona Apple's label has announced that new music by the acclaimed artist is going to be coming soon! It's been six years since Extraordinary Machine, which was a fantastic album (and well worth the wait in my opinion). So, it's good to hear that she's still at it, and that she's still producing work. The last I saw of her was when she did the show Iconoclasts, which pairs two icons to spend a day together. She was grouped with Quentin Tarantino, and they both shared their views on the pressure by the public to keep producing work, but both agreed that a real artist takes their time, and works at their own accord. I can attest to that point of view as an artist, and if it took her six years to make this upcoming record, or EP, or whatever is gonna be released, then so be it.
Lastly, The Cranberries have released a video for their new song, "Tomorrow." The Cranberries was one of those bands that penetrated my young brain when I was in elementary school. My older sister owned the record, To The Faithful Departed, which was constantly on replay as a child. Every time I hear "When You're Gone," I'm taken back to those carefree days. But, I'm getting too ahead of myself. Their new track contains their signature sound, and Dolores O'Riordan's vocals still have their majesty. You can listen to the track below:
LISTENING: Today, I mostly listened to a variety of stuff while burning CD's for a friend. It went from listening to The Moon & Antarctica by Modest Mouse to The Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom. Then, I spiced it up by listening to some Ike and Tina Turner (always a good choice). Exhibit A below:
That's all. PEACE.
Sleigh Bells was one of those bands that I heard in passing, fell in love with the song, and sought the rest of their recordings, and became utterly disappointed. Now, when I hear "Rill Rill" or "Crown on the Ground," I am still filled with that elated feeling that greatness is on the rise, but I feel as if these songs exemplify their best work, and everything else just kind of falls by the wayside. Either way, here's their newest video for the track, "Comeback Kid," which falls in line with the tracks that aren't easy to remember. But hey, a lot of people dig them. To each his own.
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In more exciting news, Fiona Apple's label has announced that new music by the acclaimed artist is going to be coming soon! It's been six years since Extraordinary Machine, which was a fantastic album (and well worth the wait in my opinion). So, it's good to hear that she's still at it, and that she's still producing work. The last I saw of her was when she did the show Iconoclasts, which pairs two icons to spend a day together. She was grouped with Quentin Tarantino, and they both shared their views on the pressure by the public to keep producing work, but both agreed that a real artist takes their time, and works at their own accord. I can attest to that point of view as an artist, and if it took her six years to make this upcoming record, or EP, or whatever is gonna be released, then so be it.
Lastly, The Cranberries have released a video for their new song, "Tomorrow." The Cranberries was one of those bands that penetrated my young brain when I was in elementary school. My older sister owned the record, To The Faithful Departed, which was constantly on replay as a child. Every time I hear "When You're Gone," I'm taken back to those carefree days. But, I'm getting too ahead of myself. Their new track contains their signature sound, and Dolores O'Riordan's vocals still have their majesty. You can listen to the track below:
LISTENING: Today, I mostly listened to a variety of stuff while burning CD's for a friend. It went from listening to The Moon & Antarctica by Modest Mouse to The Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom. Then, I spiced it up by listening to some Ike and Tina Turner (always a good choice). Exhibit A below:
That's all. PEACE.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Old is Young
Neil Young shares thoughts on the sound of music today...Andrew Bird shares song off new album...Xiu Xiu share video...
Now, as far as my obsession with Neil Young, it mainly lies within his entire demeanor. He looks old as fuck, but he still goes out and plays amazing sets, igniting a musical inspiration in me that isn't easy to muster on my own. So, I enjoyed reading his thoughts, which I completely agree with, concerning the sound of music today. In an interview with MTV News, Young was quoted saying, "I'm finding that I have a little bit of trouble with the quality of the sound of music today. I don't like it. It just makes me angry. Not the quality of the music, but we're in the 21st century and we have the worst sound that we've ever had." He also goes on to say, "That's why people listen to music differently today. It's all about the bottom and the beat driving everything, and that's because in the resolution of the music, there's nothing else you can really hear." The interview wasn't all bad. He commends bands My Morning Jacket and Mumford & Sons, conveying his admiration for both of the bands.
Also, Andrew Bird has released a song from his upcoming LP, Break It Yourself. The song is pretty good, in my opinion. I've never been a huge fan of Andrew Bird. He's one of those musicians that I heard so much of on indie blogs and web sites, that it seemed like a cliche for me to get into him, but I know enough about him to respect what he does. You can listen to the song below:
Lastly, Xiu Xiu have come out with a video for their song, "Hi." Now, as I have stated before, I'm not a huge electronic music fan. I concur with the fact that Jamie Stewart is creative, but I wouldn't purchase a Xiu Xiu album, not would I spend free time listening to them, save for their cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" or "I Love The Valley Oh." But, I understand why people love them, and I understand why they "matter." So, I give you "hi."
LISTENING: I spent the majority of today listening to Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, which is their best album in my opinion. I feel that on this album they showcased how nuts they can be, while also exhibiting their quieter, softer side. However, what sets this apart from Fever to Tell or It's Blitz! is that they examined different song structures to make each song tell a story in itself. Listen to "Honeybear" and try telling me there's not a lot of shit going down there. Favorite song is "Turn Into." Other than that, it's been slow but steady. Check back for more.
That's all. PEACE
Now, as far as my obsession with Neil Young, it mainly lies within his entire demeanor. He looks old as fuck, but he still goes out and plays amazing sets, igniting a musical inspiration in me that isn't easy to muster on my own. So, I enjoyed reading his thoughts, which I completely agree with, concerning the sound of music today. In an interview with MTV News, Young was quoted saying, "I'm finding that I have a little bit of trouble with the quality of the sound of music today. I don't like it. It just makes me angry. Not the quality of the music, but we're in the 21st century and we have the worst sound that we've ever had." He also goes on to say, "That's why people listen to music differently today. It's all about the bottom and the beat driving everything, and that's because in the resolution of the music, there's nothing else you can really hear." The interview wasn't all bad. He commends bands My Morning Jacket and Mumford & Sons, conveying his admiration for both of the bands.
Also, Andrew Bird has released a song from his upcoming LP, Break It Yourself. The song is pretty good, in my opinion. I've never been a huge fan of Andrew Bird. He's one of those musicians that I heard so much of on indie blogs and web sites, that it seemed like a cliche for me to get into him, but I know enough about him to respect what he does. You can listen to the song below:
Lastly, Xiu Xiu have come out with a video for their song, "Hi." Now, as I have stated before, I'm not a huge electronic music fan. I concur with the fact that Jamie Stewart is creative, but I wouldn't purchase a Xiu Xiu album, not would I spend free time listening to them, save for their cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" or "I Love The Valley Oh." But, I understand why people love them, and I understand why they "matter." So, I give you "hi."
LISTENING: I spent the majority of today listening to Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, which is their best album in my opinion. I feel that on this album they showcased how nuts they can be, while also exhibiting their quieter, softer side. However, what sets this apart from Fever to Tell or It's Blitz! is that they examined different song structures to make each song tell a story in itself. Listen to "Honeybear" and try telling me there's not a lot of shit going down there. Favorite song is "Turn Into." Other than that, it's been slow but steady. Check back for more.
That's all. PEACE
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Estate I'm In
LL Cool J set to host the 2012 Grammy Awards...Bruce Springsteen shares title and release date of new album...Watch a clip of Joanna Newsom at ACL Concert Series...
I haven't really found much to report on today, mostly because I've severely been out of the loop, running around Texas, and trying to catch a hold of some invisible string that'll guide me toward a more favorable destination. But alas, my rant is over, and I'm still right back where I started, but hey, it's a start, right?
So, LL Cool J has been announced to be the host for the 2012 Grammy Awards. I haven't really been paying that close of attention towards his career, or that goings-on at the Grammys. But, I did see clips of Mumford and Sons playing with Bob Dylan, and the Arcade Fire doing a pretty rocking set, and winning Album of the Year last year, which was great because The Suburbs was a good album. So, keep your eyes and ears open for more news on that.
Also, Bruce Springsteen is set to release his new album on March 5. The album is going to be titled Wrecking Ball. Enough said.
I was happy to see that the blogosphere is showcasing artists playing on the ACL Live Series. I used to work at Urban Outfitters, right under where the series is filmed, and on some nights, we could hear the music coming from the ceiling, but it was always difficult to tell who was playing. Now, I wish I knew. But, I was delighted to catch a video of Joanna Newsom playing a show, seeing as how I'm a huge fan of her songwriting. Let's just say it...she's a genius. You can view her performance of "Bridges and Balloons" below:
LISTENING: I've mostly been listening to an acoustic mix I made some months ago. It has Iron & Wine, Deer Tick, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, The White Stripes, The Kills, Devendra Banhart, Cat Stevens, Neutral Milk Hotel, Mumford & Sons, Possessed by Paul James and much more. Good shit. You can listen to the song "Ferris Wheel" by the aforementioned PBPJ below:
That's all. PEACE.
I haven't really found much to report on today, mostly because I've severely been out of the loop, running around Texas, and trying to catch a hold of some invisible string that'll guide me toward a more favorable destination. But alas, my rant is over, and I'm still right back where I started, but hey, it's a start, right?
So, LL Cool J has been announced to be the host for the 2012 Grammy Awards. I haven't really been paying that close of attention towards his career, or that goings-on at the Grammys. But, I did see clips of Mumford and Sons playing with Bob Dylan, and the Arcade Fire doing a pretty rocking set, and winning Album of the Year last year, which was great because The Suburbs was a good album. So, keep your eyes and ears open for more news on that.
Also, Bruce Springsteen is set to release his new album on March 5. The album is going to be titled Wrecking Ball. Enough said.
I was happy to see that the blogosphere is showcasing artists playing on the ACL Live Series. I used to work at Urban Outfitters, right under where the series is filmed, and on some nights, we could hear the music coming from the ceiling, but it was always difficult to tell who was playing. Now, I wish I knew. But, I was delighted to catch a video of Joanna Newsom playing a show, seeing as how I'm a huge fan of her songwriting. Let's just say it...she's a genius. You can view her performance of "Bridges and Balloons" below:
Joanna Newsom "Bridges and Balloons" from Austin City Limits on Vimeo.
LISTENING: I've mostly been listening to an acoustic mix I made some months ago. It has Iron & Wine, Deer Tick, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, The White Stripes, The Kills, Devendra Banhart, Cat Stevens, Neutral Milk Hotel, Mumford & Sons, Possessed by Paul James and much more. Good shit. You can listen to the song "Ferris Wheel" by the aforementioned PBPJ below:
That's all. PEACE.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Soundtrack to a Sunday...
Lana Del Rey performs on SNL...And my Sunday is well-equipped with some good tunes
Well, everyone who watches SNL and hasn't heard of Lana Del Rey were probably shaking their heads going "what the fuck?" Yes, her performance wasn't what I would call stellar, but that doesn't take away from the fact that "Video Games" is still a good tune. Maybe it's a song that shouldn't be performed live? I don't know. She also performed another song, "Blue Jeans," in which she did a little better, but still, if you're going to commit to playing Saturday Night Live, you should probably practice. How else are you going to make it to Carnegie Hall? You can view the performances below:
LISTENING: I started off the morning feeling kind of shitty, so I wanted to listen to something that would counteract those emotions. So, I turned to an old favorite - The Sounds' Living in America. Not only is it their best album, in my humble opinion, but it's their most dynamic. They truly show their punk roots, the affinity for 80s dance, and just all-around feel-good music. Next, I dulled it down with a little Joy Division to mellow it down a little, but keep my day a little dynamic. Afterwards, I turned to some good oldies to finish off my afternoon, which included The Temptations' "My Girl," Lloyd Price's "Stagger Lee," and Thurston Harris's version of "Little Bitty Pretty One." So, I give you my soundtrack for my Sunday:
That's all. PEACE.
Well, everyone who watches SNL and hasn't heard of Lana Del Rey were probably shaking their heads going "what the fuck?" Yes, her performance wasn't what I would call stellar, but that doesn't take away from the fact that "Video Games" is still a good tune. Maybe it's a song that shouldn't be performed live? I don't know. She also performed another song, "Blue Jeans," in which she did a little better, but still, if you're going to commit to playing Saturday Night Live, you should probably practice. How else are you going to make it to Carnegie Hall? You can view the performances below:
LISTENING: I started off the morning feeling kind of shitty, so I wanted to listen to something that would counteract those emotions. So, I turned to an old favorite - The Sounds' Living in America. Not only is it their best album, in my humble opinion, but it's their most dynamic. They truly show their punk roots, the affinity for 80s dance, and just all-around feel-good music. Next, I dulled it down with a little Joy Division to mellow it down a little, but keep my day a little dynamic. Afterwards, I turned to some good oldies to finish off my afternoon, which included The Temptations' "My Girl," Lloyd Price's "Stagger Lee," and Thurston Harris's version of "Little Bitty Pretty One." So, I give you my soundtrack for my Sunday:
That's all. PEACE.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Rewind and DIVIDE
Trent Reznor writing material for Nine Inch Nails...Madonna shares thoughts on Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"...Strange Boys for a strange morning...
As far as Nine Inch Nails go, my first exposure to them was when I was a young kid, and hearing "I wanna fuck you like an animal" blaring from my sister's speakers to drown out the sound of a Mexican household. Yes, it gets pretty hectic. Always being a kid that liked things I shouldn't like, I stole The Downward Spiral from her room and listened to it on repeat. I think "March of the Pigs" was perhaps my favorite, but who likes favoritism. That's neither here nor there. Well, after writing an award-winning score for The Social Network, and an award-nominated score for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, he is back to writing NIN material in 2012. You can read more about it here.
In other news, Madonna shared some thoughts about Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" single, citing how it's remarkably similar to her 1989 hit, "Express Yourself." The pop diva went on to say that Gaga's take was reductive and extremely familiar to her own track, and that she found it quite amusing and flattering. Still think Gaga is this original avante-pop enigma that's going to save music? I think not.
LISTENING: I spent the better part of the morning jamming out to MC5's Kick Out The Jams and then moved toward listening to The Strange Boys' Be Brave. I've mentioned The Strange Boys before, but this was the first time I really sat down to listen to Be Brave (thank God for Spotify). It's a great album. It's definitely not up to par with And Girls Club in my opinion, but it still has some good tracks, like "I See," "Friday in Paris," and "Night Might." Definitely an album to check out if you haven't. But here's their first single, "Be Brave," from the album:
That's all. PEACE.
As far as Nine Inch Nails go, my first exposure to them was when I was a young kid, and hearing "I wanna fuck you like an animal" blaring from my sister's speakers to drown out the sound of a Mexican household. Yes, it gets pretty hectic. Always being a kid that liked things I shouldn't like, I stole The Downward Spiral from her room and listened to it on repeat. I think "March of the Pigs" was perhaps my favorite, but who likes favoritism. That's neither here nor there. Well, after writing an award-winning score for The Social Network, and an award-nominated score for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, he is back to writing NIN material in 2012. You can read more about it here.
In other news, Madonna shared some thoughts about Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" single, citing how it's remarkably similar to her 1989 hit, "Express Yourself." The pop diva went on to say that Gaga's take was reductive and extremely familiar to her own track, and that she found it quite amusing and flattering. Still think Gaga is this original avante-pop enigma that's going to save music? I think not.
LISTENING: I spent the better part of the morning jamming out to MC5's Kick Out The Jams and then moved toward listening to The Strange Boys' Be Brave. I've mentioned The Strange Boys before, but this was the first time I really sat down to listen to Be Brave (thank God for Spotify). It's a great album. It's definitely not up to par with And Girls Club in my opinion, but it still has some good tracks, like "I See," "Friday in Paris," and "Night Might." Definitely an album to check out if you haven't. But here's their first single, "Be Brave," from the album:
That's all. PEACE.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Regret Nothing...
Bjork's Biophilia Workshop blends science and music...And I'm spent, so I get to indulge in a day...
The only thing that I thought newsworthy (considering that I'm making a conscious effort to make this blog more about music than gossip) is that Bjork's Biophilia workshops are headed to New York. The educational workshops introduce students to the science of music, in terms of instrumentation and how they correlate with cells, planets, etc. Students use apps on iPads that were designed by Bjork as a starting off point, then move toward instrumentation, and get a chance to play instruments that Bjork herself designed. In the words of Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there." You can view what the workshops (which started in Iceland) are like below:
That's really all I have for today. As far as listening goes, I've been listening to The Kills on repeat, and have watched the Samantha Morton-directed video for "Last Goodbye" at least 7 times. It makes me sad because I feel as if this might be the end of the band...not to be too dramatic. But, if they were going to say goodbye, this would be the perfect way. So, fingers crossed that this is not the case. I've also been listening to this Eartha Kitt record I bought in Brooklyn. You can listen to one of the tracks ("I Want To Be Evil") below:
That's all. PEACE.
The only thing that I thought newsworthy (considering that I'm making a conscious effort to make this blog more about music than gossip) is that Bjork's Biophilia workshops are headed to New York. The educational workshops introduce students to the science of music, in terms of instrumentation and how they correlate with cells, planets, etc. Students use apps on iPads that were designed by Bjork as a starting off point, then move toward instrumentation, and get a chance to play instruments that Bjork herself designed. In the words of Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there." You can view what the workshops (which started in Iceland) are like below:
Biophilia Educational Program in Iceland 2011 from Biophilia Educational Program on Vimeo.
That's really all I have for today. As far as listening goes, I've been listening to The Kills on repeat, and have watched the Samantha Morton-directed video for "Last Goodbye" at least 7 times. It makes me sad because I feel as if this might be the end of the band...not to be too dramatic. But, if they were going to say goodbye, this would be the perfect way. So, fingers crossed that this is not the case. I've also been listening to this Eartha Kitt record I bought in Brooklyn. You can listen to one of the tracks ("I Want To Be Evil") below:
That's all. PEACE.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hello and Goodbye
The Kills share "Last Goodbye" video...Adele making a comeback at the 2012 Brit Awards...Members from Alkaline Trio, AFI, and My Chemical Romance form band...
My sentimental heart was a little overwhelmed to not only hear that The Kills were releasing a new music video, but also to hear that it was for the track, "The Last Goodbye," from their latest release, Blood Pressures. This song is one of my favorites off of the new album, and it showcases the relationship that breeds their musical genius. Yes yes...I'm a little biased, but disregarding that little fact, it is testament to my love of their slower, more introspective moments. Sure, I like it when Jaime goes crazy on the guitar, and Alison shrieks with darkness on her poor microphone, but their quieter moments are the huge selling point with me. Listen to "Goodnight Bad Morning," and you'll see what I mean. But, you can view the video below...enjoy:
In other news, it's been announced that Adele will take the stage at the 2012 Brit Awards, on February 21. The singer underwent surgery due to some vocal problems, having to cancel some 2011 dates to recover. But, fans will finally get to see her play live again, and who knows...her voice may be even better (if that's at all possible).
Lastly, Matt Skiba, lead singer from Alkaline Trio, has added a side project to his bucket list, and called it Matt Skiba and the Sekrets. They will release their finished debut album later this year, and it's going to be called Babylon. Oh, I also have to mention that the band also has members from AFI and My Chemical Romance. So, if you're a fan of any of these bands, which I'm sure some of you are, then you might want to be on the lookout for it.
LISTENING: Today was a sketchy day for me. I spent the morning listening to First Aid Kit's The Big Black and The Blue. Then, I switched gears toward the evening, and went for a somewhat livelier tone by listening to Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and though it's probably considered old with the ADD way of thinking that's become so popular, I never realized just how good "Runaway" is. Definitely making it onto a personal "best of..." list. You can view the video below: (Apologies, this version is edited)
That's all. PEACE
My sentimental heart was a little overwhelmed to not only hear that The Kills were releasing a new music video, but also to hear that it was for the track, "The Last Goodbye," from their latest release, Blood Pressures. This song is one of my favorites off of the new album, and it showcases the relationship that breeds their musical genius. Yes yes...I'm a little biased, but disregarding that little fact, it is testament to my love of their slower, more introspective moments. Sure, I like it when Jaime goes crazy on the guitar, and Alison shrieks with darkness on her poor microphone, but their quieter moments are the huge selling point with me. Listen to "Goodnight Bad Morning," and you'll see what I mean. But, you can view the video below...enjoy:
The Kills: The Last Goodbye on Nowness.com.
In other news, it's been announced that Adele will take the stage at the 2012 Brit Awards, on February 21. The singer underwent surgery due to some vocal problems, having to cancel some 2011 dates to recover. But, fans will finally get to see her play live again, and who knows...her voice may be even better (if that's at all possible).
Lastly, Matt Skiba, lead singer from Alkaline Trio, has added a side project to his bucket list, and called it Matt Skiba and the Sekrets. They will release their finished debut album later this year, and it's going to be called Babylon. Oh, I also have to mention that the band also has members from AFI and My Chemical Romance. So, if you're a fan of any of these bands, which I'm sure some of you are, then you might want to be on the lookout for it.
LISTENING: Today was a sketchy day for me. I spent the morning listening to First Aid Kit's The Big Black and The Blue. Then, I switched gears toward the evening, and went for a somewhat livelier tone by listening to Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and though it's probably considered old with the ADD way of thinking that's become so popular, I never realized just how good "Runaway" is. Definitely making it onto a personal "best of..." list. You can view the video below: (Apologies, this version is edited)
That's all. PEACE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
What's In A Name?
Madonna and Santigold share album names...View the trailer for the LCD Soundsystem documentary...Sleigh Bells announce tour dates...
What is in a name? Would an album by any other name still pack the same punch? I don't fucking know...but, while we're on the subject, let's talk about some artists who've shared the titles for their upcoming LPs. First is Madonna, who has decided to call her upcoming release MDNA. Fairly catchy, I'll give her that. Could we expect anything less? Well yes, after her 2008 train-wreck, Hard Candy. Also, Santigold has revealed the name of her upcoming album, which is going to be called Master of My Make-Believe. I can't say that I'm excited about either of these. I liked Santigold's first LP for a while, but it got old fairly fast.
In other news, a trailer has been released for the upcoming documentary, Shut Up and Play The Hits which features LCD Soundsystem, leading up to their final show at Madison Square Garden. I'm pretty excited about this documentary, considering I'm not that huge of an LCD fan, but who can resist the magic when "Dance Yourself Clean" plays in a dirty, sweaty, packed nightclub. The documentary is going to show at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and you can view the trailer below:
Lastly, Sleigh Bells has announced a short tour. They are going to play some shows in Florida, and a few more US dates. Not much though. AND, they aren't even coming through Texas, so for those of you who are excited about this, you can view the tour dates and hear their latest song, "Born to Lose," here.
On a listening note, I spent some time listening to First Aid Kit today, then turning right back around to listen to some recommendations a friend gave me, which include X, but my mind has been a blur, so I'll report more about that some other time. But until then, take this one away:
That's all. PEACE.
What is in a name? Would an album by any other name still pack the same punch? I don't fucking know...but, while we're on the subject, let's talk about some artists who've shared the titles for their upcoming LPs. First is Madonna, who has decided to call her upcoming release MDNA. Fairly catchy, I'll give her that. Could we expect anything less? Well yes, after her 2008 train-wreck, Hard Candy. Also, Santigold has revealed the name of her upcoming album, which is going to be called Master of My Make-Believe. I can't say that I'm excited about either of these. I liked Santigold's first LP for a while, but it got old fairly fast.
In other news, a trailer has been released for the upcoming documentary, Shut Up and Play The Hits which features LCD Soundsystem, leading up to their final show at Madison Square Garden. I'm pretty excited about this documentary, considering I'm not that huge of an LCD fan, but who can resist the magic when "Dance Yourself Clean" plays in a dirty, sweaty, packed nightclub. The documentary is going to show at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and you can view the trailer below:
Lastly, Sleigh Bells has announced a short tour. They are going to play some shows in Florida, and a few more US dates. Not much though. AND, they aren't even coming through Texas, so for those of you who are excited about this, you can view the tour dates and hear their latest song, "Born to Lose," here.
On a listening note, I spent some time listening to First Aid Kit today, then turning right back around to listen to some recommendations a friend gave me, which include X, but my mind has been a blur, so I'll report more about that some other time. But until then, take this one away:
That's all. PEACE.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
We Don't Need Saving!
Dave Grohl shares thoughts on Adele and the music business...Jeff Mangum adds tour dates...King Khan and The Shrines release new song...
So many things to write about, but to narrow it down to a select few proves to be a promising endeavor in that I have some hot little numbers to report!
Firstly, in an interview with Billboard, Dave Grohl shared his thoughts on the music business and expresses that if there were more records as good as Adele's 21, then record sales wouldn't be in so much trouble. In the interview, he states, "Imagine if all records were that good. Do you think only one of them would sell? Fuck no! All of them would. If all records were that good the music business would be on fire, but they're not." I agree with his stance, especially when he elaborates on the cause, saying that record sales are not in trouble because of a lack of interest in music, but moreso, because today's records are simply lacking. Good shit, Dave.
Also, Jeff Mangum has added some tour dates! But, I'm kind of pissed that there are no Texas dates because seeing him play at an Austin venue would be pretty dope. But, you can look at the tour dates here. Also, because I'm feeling saucy, I've pasted my favorite Neutral Milk Hotel song below:
Lastly, garage rock aficionados King Khan and the Shrines have released a new song, titled "Bite My Tongue." The song seems pretty up to par with other stuff I've heard from them. Also, I had the pleasure of seeing them at Emo's in Austin during the 2010 SXSW Festival. They put on an excellent show, with horns blaring, pompoms shaking, and some good old fashioned money burning. You can listen to the song here.
As for my listening habits, today I replayed "Takin' Names" by Paul Robeson 12 times, LITERALLY. I think it might be my new favorite song. The soul and sadness in his voice is just too much for me to even express in words. I'd recommend a listen, but as I said before, I've never been able to find it online or on any music listening contraption, other than the LP I got at a record shop. So...I guess I can call this one mine, sorry. Other than that, I listened to The Strokes Is This It earlier tonight, and forgot how much I fucking love that record. This track isn't on that LP, but it's one of my favorites.
That's all I got. PEACE.
So many things to write about, but to narrow it down to a select few proves to be a promising endeavor in that I have some hot little numbers to report!
Firstly, in an interview with Billboard, Dave Grohl shared his thoughts on the music business and expresses that if there were more records as good as Adele's 21, then record sales wouldn't be in so much trouble. In the interview, he states, "Imagine if all records were that good. Do you think only one of them would sell? Fuck no! All of them would. If all records were that good the music business would be on fire, but they're not." I agree with his stance, especially when he elaborates on the cause, saying that record sales are not in trouble because of a lack of interest in music, but moreso, because today's records are simply lacking. Good shit, Dave.
Also, Jeff Mangum has added some tour dates! But, I'm kind of pissed that there are no Texas dates because seeing him play at an Austin venue would be pretty dope. But, you can look at the tour dates here. Also, because I'm feeling saucy, I've pasted my favorite Neutral Milk Hotel song below:
Lastly, garage rock aficionados King Khan and the Shrines have released a new song, titled "Bite My Tongue." The song seems pretty up to par with other stuff I've heard from them. Also, I had the pleasure of seeing them at Emo's in Austin during the 2010 SXSW Festival. They put on an excellent show, with horns blaring, pompoms shaking, and some good old fashioned money burning. You can listen to the song here.
As for my listening habits, today I replayed "Takin' Names" by Paul Robeson 12 times, LITERALLY. I think it might be my new favorite song. The soul and sadness in his voice is just too much for me to even express in words. I'd recommend a listen, but as I said before, I've never been able to find it online or on any music listening contraption, other than the LP I got at a record shop. So...I guess I can call this one mine, sorry. Other than that, I listened to The Strokes Is This It earlier tonight, and forgot how much I fucking love that record. This track isn't on that LP, but it's one of my favorites.
That's all I got. PEACE.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Made In Hysteria
The Shins share new song...At The Drive-in reuniting...Brandy and Monica collaborate for first time in 14 years...Erykah Badu hosts BBC special 'Black is a Country'...
When you eliminate some form of technology, you find yourself completely lost. It's a sad, but true revelation in this fast-moving, fast-talking, fast-acting age. But, my computerized reformation has blossomed with the renovation of technological malfunctions, and I am back online (at least for now). So, having overcome my laziness, I am happy to report some exciting things.
The Shins have shared a new song from their upcoming release, Port of Morrow. I am somewhat excited for this release, considering that after a friend showed me Wincing The Night Away, 2007 became a better year. You can view the track here.
I'm sure that most of you will be happy to hear that At The Drive-in is getting back together. Not to say that I'm a huge fan. My only encounter with masterminds Credric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is their fantastic Mars Volta debut, Deloused in the Comatorium. But, I'm sure that this will be a welcomed reformation, especially when one considers how busy they'll be since they are also going to be releasing some new Mars Volta material as well.
In other news, Brandy and Monica spent some time in the studio on Saturday, recording a new track that both of them talked about on their twitters (WEIRD!). I'm sure most of you remembered their award-winning duet, "The Boy is Mine." I know everyone jammed that song in my neighborhood when I was growing up. But, as a memory-refresher, you can view the video below:
I was especially excited to hear that Erykah Badu was hosting a two-part series on BBC, titled "Black is a Country." Upholding my interest in black culture and the Harlem Renaissance, it's refreshing to hear some new material about the Black Arts Movement of the late 60's and the political environment that was already set in place. I think it's incredibly eye-opening, and it's accompanied by important voices from the black community, like poet Sonia Sanchez and jazz musician Ornette Coleman. You can listen to the first episode here.
On a listening note, I've spent the better part of the day alternating between Easter by Patti Smith and Paul Robeson's Favorite Songs. And I guess I'm in a particularly Afrocentric mood today...remembering all of the great black literature I've read, and amazing videos I've seen. So, here are a few I'd like to share...
That's all. PEACE
When you eliminate some form of technology, you find yourself completely lost. It's a sad, but true revelation in this fast-moving, fast-talking, fast-acting age. But, my computerized reformation has blossomed with the renovation of technological malfunctions, and I am back online (at least for now). So, having overcome my laziness, I am happy to report some exciting things.
The Shins have shared a new song from their upcoming release, Port of Morrow. I am somewhat excited for this release, considering that after a friend showed me Wincing The Night Away, 2007 became a better year. You can view the track here.
I'm sure that most of you will be happy to hear that At The Drive-in is getting back together. Not to say that I'm a huge fan. My only encounter with masterminds Credric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is their fantastic Mars Volta debut, Deloused in the Comatorium. But, I'm sure that this will be a welcomed reformation, especially when one considers how busy they'll be since they are also going to be releasing some new Mars Volta material as well.
In other news, Brandy and Monica spent some time in the studio on Saturday, recording a new track that both of them talked about on their twitters (WEIRD!). I'm sure most of you remembered their award-winning duet, "The Boy is Mine." I know everyone jammed that song in my neighborhood when I was growing up. But, as a memory-refresher, you can view the video below:
I was especially excited to hear that Erykah Badu was hosting a two-part series on BBC, titled "Black is a Country." Upholding my interest in black culture and the Harlem Renaissance, it's refreshing to hear some new material about the Black Arts Movement of the late 60's and the political environment that was already set in place. I think it's incredibly eye-opening, and it's accompanied by important voices from the black community, like poet Sonia Sanchez and jazz musician Ornette Coleman. You can listen to the first episode here.
On a listening note, I've spent the better part of the day alternating between Easter by Patti Smith and Paul Robeson's Favorite Songs. And I guess I'm in a particularly Afrocentric mood today...remembering all of the great black literature I've read, and amazing videos I've seen. So, here are a few I'd like to share...
That's all. PEACE
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Frightening!
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard file for divorce...Pitchfork interviews Charlotte Gainsbourg...Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein cover Salt n' Pepa...
Well, there hasn't been much in music news that has struck my visual fancy, so let's just settle for a few headlines, shall we? Well, firstly, Zooey Deschanel (actress and singer/songwriter from She & Him) and Ben Gibbard (genius behind Death Cab for Cutie) have decided to call it quits. Well, they announced it some time ago, but now, it's official. According to their divorce agreement, they've cited "irreconcilable differences." I can't say that I'm totally surprised, considering that when they got together, the "match made in indie heaven," headlines kind of jinxed it. But oh well.
In other news, Pitchfork interviewed Charlotte Gainsbourg, whom some of you might recognize from The Science of Sleep, Antichrist, or the more recent Melancholia. But, she's also a singer. I wouldn't necessarily call her a good singer, but that's what she does nonetheless. The interview mostly revolves around her overcoming stage fright, and breaking new ground music-wise. Though I'm not a fan of her music, I appreciate some of the things she says in the interview, and I am a fan acting-wise. You can read the interview here.
Also, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are currently on tour in support of the second season of their IFC show Portlandia, which I have finally seen, and can honestly say that it's pretty damn hilarious. But, in a show in San Francisco, the duo teamed up with Thao and Mirah to sing a lovely rendition of Salt n' Pepa's "Push It," which you can see below:
On a listening note, my Pandora has been going haywire on some good old fashioned garage rock. Today, I was blessed with listening to The Gants, The Yardbirds, The Ugly Ducklings, The Seeds, The Sonics, and so much more. Definitely a productive station.
That's all. PEACE.
Well, there hasn't been much in music news that has struck my visual fancy, so let's just settle for a few headlines, shall we? Well, firstly, Zooey Deschanel (actress and singer/songwriter from She & Him) and Ben Gibbard (genius behind Death Cab for Cutie) have decided to call it quits. Well, they announced it some time ago, but now, it's official. According to their divorce agreement, they've cited "irreconcilable differences." I can't say that I'm totally surprised, considering that when they got together, the "match made in indie heaven," headlines kind of jinxed it. But oh well.
In other news, Pitchfork interviewed Charlotte Gainsbourg, whom some of you might recognize from The Science of Sleep, Antichrist, or the more recent Melancholia. But, she's also a singer. I wouldn't necessarily call her a good singer, but that's what she does nonetheless. The interview mostly revolves around her overcoming stage fright, and breaking new ground music-wise. Though I'm not a fan of her music, I appreciate some of the things she says in the interview, and I am a fan acting-wise. You can read the interview here.
Also, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are currently on tour in support of the second season of their IFC show Portlandia, which I have finally seen, and can honestly say that it's pretty damn hilarious. But, in a show in San Francisco, the duo teamed up with Thao and Mirah to sing a lovely rendition of Salt n' Pepa's "Push It," which you can see below:
On a listening note, my Pandora has been going haywire on some good old fashioned garage rock. Today, I was blessed with listening to The Gants, The Yardbirds, The Ugly Ducklings, The Seeds, The Sonics, and so much more. Definitely a productive station.
That's all. PEACE.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A Royal Flush
Snoop Dogg on The Price is Right...Cursive releases track from new album...Patti Smith writes song about Amy Winehouse...The Streets' Mike Skinner releasing a memoir...
Well, let's start off with the Snooooooop! I kind of thought it was hilarious that he would appear on The Price is Right...and forgive me for not knowing that Drew Carey is now the host. The last time I saw The Price is Right was when I was a kid and used to spend afternoons in the summer watching novelas with my grandma. Weird...but that's neither here nor there. So, Snoop Dogg made an appearance on the show, and one of the prizes was to see him in New Orleans. You can watch a clip below:
Also, Cursive has released a track from their upcoming album, I Am Gemini. Now, Cursive is another one of those bands I fell out of touch with, but their album, The Ugly Organ was a godsend while going through the mistrials of adolescence. But, you can hear the track and read more about the album here. You can also view a video of frontman Tim Kasher playing one of my favorite Cursive songs below:
In other news, one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Patti Smith, has announced that she wrote a song about Amy Winehouse, and it is going to be featured on her upcoming album. The song was one of those serendipitous moments which was born from a poem she wrote about the late singer. You can read more about it here.
I also thought it was kind of interesting that Mike Skinner of The Streets is going to publish a memoir. I've always liked memoirs more than autobiographies because I like that they focus on a particular part of someone's life, rather than telling the whole damn story, which more often than not, include uninteresting facts about someone's life. And...after reading Patti Smith's Just Kids, I definitely am in a more forgiving mood when it comes to reading about someone else's experiences. So, I am looking forward to this.
On a listening note...I've been listening to Album by Girls, and I've also been listening to Alondra de la Parra's Mi Alma Mexicana. It's always nice to throw in some classical for good measure. I feel it keeps one humble.
That's all I got for today...Peace.
Well, let's start off with the Snooooooop! I kind of thought it was hilarious that he would appear on The Price is Right...and forgive me for not knowing that Drew Carey is now the host. The last time I saw The Price is Right was when I was a kid and used to spend afternoons in the summer watching novelas with my grandma. Weird...but that's neither here nor there. So, Snoop Dogg made an appearance on the show, and one of the prizes was to see him in New Orleans. You can watch a clip below:
Also, Cursive has released a track from their upcoming album, I Am Gemini. Now, Cursive is another one of those bands I fell out of touch with, but their album, The Ugly Organ was a godsend while going through the mistrials of adolescence. But, you can hear the track and read more about the album here. You can also view a video of frontman Tim Kasher playing one of my favorite Cursive songs below:
In other news, one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Patti Smith, has announced that she wrote a song about Amy Winehouse, and it is going to be featured on her upcoming album. The song was one of those serendipitous moments which was born from a poem she wrote about the late singer. You can read more about it here.
I also thought it was kind of interesting that Mike Skinner of The Streets is going to publish a memoir. I've always liked memoirs more than autobiographies because I like that they focus on a particular part of someone's life, rather than telling the whole damn story, which more often than not, include uninteresting facts about someone's life. And...after reading Patti Smith's Just Kids, I definitely am in a more forgiving mood when it comes to reading about someone else's experiences. So, I am looking forward to this.
On a listening note...I've been listening to Album by Girls, and I've also been listening to Alondra de la Parra's Mi Alma Mexicana. It's always nice to throw in some classical for good measure. I feel it keeps one humble.
That's all I got for today...Peace.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Cee The Pink And Iron
Cee Lo Green receives some backlash...Possible Pink Floyd reunion for 2012 Olympics...Iron & Wine share new video...
Today is absolutely gorgeous in Corpus Christi, TX. A cool breeze filters the air, and the cloudless sky is illuminated by the bright sun, coming in strong through the window shades. Great day to read and write about music. So, to start things off, let's talk about Cee Lo Green. On New Years Eve, he sang a rendition of John Lennon's famous track, "Imagine." However, he changed one of the lyrics to be seemingly pro-religion, though it's plausible to assume that the lyric could easily be taken out of context. Instead of singing "And no religion too," he says, "all religion is true." Now, I'm not personally offended, even though I'm not particularly religious, but fans were a little more disgruntled. You can read the article and see a clip of the song here.
In other news, there is speculation over whether or not Pink Floyd are planning to reunite, alongside Paul McCartney, for the 2012 Olympics. You may have read about Roger Waters "The Wall" tour last year, and how the band was briefly reunited for one show in London. So, if this does happen, I'd definitely like to catch a glimpse of that, seeing as how Obscured by Clouds is one of my favorite albums.
Also, Iron & Wine have released a music video for the song "Godless Brother In Love" from the album Kiss Each Other Clean. I've always been a fan of Sam Beam, and I think he is an excellent songwriter. But, I have to admit that I kind of fell out of my Iron & Wine loop some time before The Shepherd's Dog came out. But, The Creek Drank The Cradle and Our Endless Numbered Days are two excellent albums that I own and still listen to now and again. As for this music video, I like the song, but hate the video. The video reminds me of modern Levi's commercial. It just doesn't really do anything for me, but you can view it below:
On a listening note: I've been kind of jumping around. I've jumped from Neutral Milk Hotel's In The Aeroplane Over The Sea to Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) to Oldies 93.9 FM. Each of those, I'd recommend, though oldies stations can get a little frustrating at times.
That's all I got for today. PEACE.
Today is absolutely gorgeous in Corpus Christi, TX. A cool breeze filters the air, and the cloudless sky is illuminated by the bright sun, coming in strong through the window shades. Great day to read and write about music. So, to start things off, let's talk about Cee Lo Green. On New Years Eve, he sang a rendition of John Lennon's famous track, "Imagine." However, he changed one of the lyrics to be seemingly pro-religion, though it's plausible to assume that the lyric could easily be taken out of context. Instead of singing "And no religion too," he says, "all religion is true." Now, I'm not personally offended, even though I'm not particularly religious, but fans were a little more disgruntled. You can read the article and see a clip of the song here.
In other news, there is speculation over whether or not Pink Floyd are planning to reunite, alongside Paul McCartney, for the 2012 Olympics. You may have read about Roger Waters "The Wall" tour last year, and how the band was briefly reunited for one show in London. So, if this does happen, I'd definitely like to catch a glimpse of that, seeing as how Obscured by Clouds is one of my favorite albums.
Also, Iron & Wine have released a music video for the song "Godless Brother In Love" from the album Kiss Each Other Clean. I've always been a fan of Sam Beam, and I think he is an excellent songwriter. But, I have to admit that I kind of fell out of my Iron & Wine loop some time before The Shepherd's Dog came out. But, The Creek Drank The Cradle and Our Endless Numbered Days are two excellent albums that I own and still listen to now and again. As for this music video, I like the song, but hate the video. The video reminds me of modern Levi's commercial. It just doesn't really do anything for me, but you can view it below:
On a listening note: I've been kind of jumping around. I've jumped from Neutral Milk Hotel's In The Aeroplane Over The Sea to Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) to Oldies 93.9 FM. Each of those, I'd recommend, though oldies stations can get a little frustrating at times.
That's all I got for today. PEACE.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Hoax With The Most...
Radiohead song is anything but...New song by The Knife/Fever Ray's Karin Dreijer Andersson...Jackson C. Frank makes my month...
Apologies for my impromptu absence, but within that time, I've been investigating and researching new music as well as literature. I've finally started (again!) reading Ulysses by James Joyce, and I am already having trouble with it. I have a translator on hand for the Latin phrases, as well as a dictionary for some words that I'm not too familiar with. Yes, it's a tough read for those who haven't ventured to try it.
But on a more musical note, I posted a song by Radiohead that I found on several music blogs, and it spread like music herpes across the interweb, with everyone feasting their ears on unheard genius material. However, it's been revealed that the track isn't actually Radiohead, but is a Canadian singer-songwriter named Christopher Stopa. Stopa went on CNN, explaining his surprise at finding out Radiohead came out with a new song, clicking play, and realizing it was a demo he recorded in 2001. CRAZY! But, you can view the article, and interview with Stopa here.
In other news, besides Katy Perry and Russell Brand's divorce (which I'm sure everyone called at some point), there is also some more new music on the rise. Karin Dreijer Andersson, famous for her work with The Knife and Fever Ray, has come out with a new song for a compilation album, titled We Are The Works In Progress, put together by Blonde Redhead. The compilation album will be available for download on January 10th, and Andersson's track is titled "No Face." You can listen to it here.
Also, while listening to my Joanna Newsom Pandora station, I came across a folk singer from the 60s, named Jackson C. Frank. After reading about him for a bit, I found out that he has been through some heavy shit, such as surviving a fire, being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recording only one album and a few demos before he died in 1999. His album, titled Jackson C. Frank was also produced by Paul Simon, and his most famous track, "Blues Run The Game," has been covered by Simon & Garfunkel, Counting Crows, and more. My current favorite track by Frank is called "You Never Wanted Me." You can listen below.
That's all I got for today. Happy Late New Year. PEACE.
Apologies for my impromptu absence, but within that time, I've been investigating and researching new music as well as literature. I've finally started (again!) reading Ulysses by James Joyce, and I am already having trouble with it. I have a translator on hand for the Latin phrases, as well as a dictionary for some words that I'm not too familiar with. Yes, it's a tough read for those who haven't ventured to try it.
But on a more musical note, I posted a song by Radiohead that I found on several music blogs, and it spread like music herpes across the interweb, with everyone feasting their ears on unheard genius material. However, it's been revealed that the track isn't actually Radiohead, but is a Canadian singer-songwriter named Christopher Stopa. Stopa went on CNN, explaining his surprise at finding out Radiohead came out with a new song, clicking play, and realizing it was a demo he recorded in 2001. CRAZY! But, you can view the article, and interview with Stopa here.
In other news, besides Katy Perry and Russell Brand's divorce (which I'm sure everyone called at some point), there is also some more new music on the rise. Karin Dreijer Andersson, famous for her work with The Knife and Fever Ray, has come out with a new song for a compilation album, titled We Are The Works In Progress, put together by Blonde Redhead. The compilation album will be available for download on January 10th, and Andersson's track is titled "No Face." You can listen to it here.
Also, while listening to my Joanna Newsom Pandora station, I came across a folk singer from the 60s, named Jackson C. Frank. After reading about him for a bit, I found out that he has been through some heavy shit, such as surviving a fire, being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recording only one album and a few demos before he died in 1999. His album, titled Jackson C. Frank was also produced by Paul Simon, and his most famous track, "Blues Run The Game," has been covered by Simon & Garfunkel, Counting Crows, and more. My current favorite track by Frank is called "You Never Wanted Me." You can listen below.
That's all I got for today. Happy Late New Year. PEACE.
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