Glorious Noise January 2005

The Arcade Fire - Funeral

Salon: Payola is dead!

Salon: Payola is dead! Now what we will listen to? "The bizarre, sleazy system of independent radio promotion may finally have bitten the dust. But believe it or not, pop radio may get even worse."...

2004 Best Music Scribing

2004 Best Music Scribing Awards by Jason Gross of Perfect Sound Forever....

Benchley: Among the Horses

The Letters of Gary Benchley, Rock Star: Among the Horses - Our hero leaves the rock of the city to camp among the hippies of Vermont and discover where "whoa" comes from....

Jennifer Gentle - I Do Dream You, from Valende, on Subpop

"I Do Dream You" by Jennifer Gentle, from Valende, on Subpop. Nice garage pop from Italy!...

The Case Against Michael Jackson

The Case Against Michael Jackson - An authoritative, behind-the-scenes account of the prosecution's case based on a review of confidential law enforcement and government reports, grand jury testimony, and sealed court records provided by sources....

The OC: Silk Purses and Lovesick Blues

Glorious Noise on being bad, kissing sisters, and the return of Marissa McLushypants. Happy New Year!

A Simple Twist of Fate: The Saga of Roger Salloom

Some artists "make it," while others don't. And sometimes talent isn't even part of the equation. A new documentary explores the career of Roger Salloom. Never heard of him? That's the point.

Madvillain - Figaro (Stones Throw 101 Remix)

"Figaro (Stones Throw 101 Remix)" by Madvillain. Produced by Madlib, from the Stones Throw 101 Mix CD/DVD. Via....

The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys

Petra Haden joins Decemberists

Petra Haden, of That Dog and the Rentals, has joined the Decemberists. Also, John Moen replaces drummer Rachel Blumberg....

Brian Jonestown Massacre - When Jokers Attack

"When Jokers Attack" by Brian Jonestown Massacre. From Tepid Peppermint Wonderland on Tee Pee Records....

Replacements Video from 1981

TwinTone has some classic live Replacements video from a show in September, 1981: "These clips are presented as they were recorded live... in set order and very much with the tuning that troubled the night." Via Chromewaves....

Futureheads - The Futureheads

Audiophiles Bemoan The End of the Reel

Audiophiles Bemoan The End of the Reel - Jeff Tweedy and Steve Albini aren't going digital even though the last company that made hi-fi audio tape has closed its doors. Via Gapers Block....

Lou Barlow - Home

"Home" by Lou Barlow, off Emoh. From Insound. Via LHB....

Bang Sugar Bang - Thwak Thwak Go Crazy

The OC: It's Hip to be Square

Sandy's spinning plates, Seth's getting action, and Summer lost her brain - it'll take some singing or the Fonz to fix all this.

Buddyhead's Best and Worst Records of 2004

Buddyhead's Best and Worst Records of 2004...

When GLONO talks, people listen!

Wow! Lalitree does what we tell her to. Hey, while we're issuing commands, go buy the Quasar Wut-Wut album on Glorious Noise Records......

Nina Gordon - Straight Outta Compton

Acoustic "Straight Outta Compton" by Veruca Salt's Nina Gordon. Better than the Gourds! Via Empty-handed....

On Taste

Stephen Macaulay explores the almost Pavlovian reaction we have to the music we hear and wipes the drool from his chin. The question is: do we create rock and roll or does it create us?

The Datsuns - Outta Sight/Outta Mind

Benchley: Working the Demo

The Letters of Gary Benchley, Rock Star: Working the Demo - Our hero returns to Brooklyn chastened with a broken ankle, and puts his faith in his roommate's healing hands, and his band's ideas for their future....

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Worlds Apart

Postal Service video - We Will Become Sihouettes

Postal Service - "We Will Become Sihouettes" video (Hi-Res Quicktime: 17MB), from Give Up. Lo-res, too (3MB). Previously....

Colin Meloy: Sister I'm a Poet

In front of what may have been the most respectful crowd ever assembled for an acoustic show, Decemberists leader Colin Meloy delivered an entertaining set that was equal parts humor and humility.

Ben Eyler - Balcony Birds

"Balcony Birds" by Ben Eyler. More mp3s. And a cd....

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Music from the Movie and More

Quasar Wut-Wut - The Partisan (live)

A GLONO exclusive! "The Partisan" by Quasar Wut-Wut, recorded live at Schubas in Chicago on January 19, 2005 for emusiclive. This song, made famous by Leonard Cohen, has a fascinating history....

New Strokes Album Produced by Guy Who Dumped Wilco

The Strokes are currently recording their third album, and they're working with a new producer: David Kahne. Kahne is the guy at Warner Music who told Wilco that Yankee Hotel Foxtrot would kill their career and refused to release it....

New Beck video: Hell Yes

Beck's new "Hell Yes" video: Windows. Real. Via Stereogum. And nbg. Update: This is a special "online-only" video (i.e., not the first single) directed by Mumbleboy, from a 4-song remix EP due from digital outlets on February 1, 2005 NOW:...

Hoover: Family Reunion

Reunions bring together the long lost and they encourage nostalgic pangs of happiness, awe, and occasional sadness. When an obscure Dischord band reunites after ten years of hibernation, an Act of God strands fans miles away in a blizzard.

Mathew Carlson and the Pantones - Memory is All

The OC: Mansierres and Lady Love

Great bone structure, high fashion, boozing like laid off stevedores - these things the "OC"'s principals know. But maintaining a relationship? Hell no, they suck ass at that. Is it time to switch teams and start fresh?

John Darnielle on the new Geto Boys album

John Darnielle takes a look at the new Geto Boys album, Foundation: "Bushwick's verse on "I Tried" ... is the best and saddest song I have heard so far in this young year."...

Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake It's Morning

Bright Eyes Delivers a Classic (Finally)

Conor Oberst might be young and beautiful, but he finally lives up to his hype with a mature, sophisticated album that still appeals to the kids.

The OC: With Powers

The "OC" seems to be setting up its finish line run with some nice new plot twists and a few old faces to punch. There's comics, controversey, and Molotov cocktails in the kitchen sink of Sandy's soul.