Glorious Noise February 2008« January 2008 | Archives | March 2008 » David Lee Roth SoloChunklet is hosting a fantastic historical document. They've got David Lee Roth's unadorned vocal track from Van Halen's "Runnin' with the Devil" from their 1978 debut. You've got to hear it. Dave is the best. Indie kids these days could... Sub Pop MP3 RoundupIt's been a while since we've rounded up the latest MP3s that Sub Pop has posted. Enjoy. • Iron and Wine - "Innocent Bones" from The Shepherd's Dog • Kinski - "Plan, Steal, Drive" from Down Below It's Chaos •... The Morning Benders - CrosseyedDouble-tracked vocals, catchy-as-hell melody, and tambourine—this is how you channel mid-60s pop in the modern world. Dig it. MP3: The Morning Benders - "Crosseyed" Great video for the acoustic version of this song: The Morning Benders - "Crosseyed" (Acoustic) More... Mountain Goats - Down to the ArkMP3: The Mountain Goats - "Down to the Ark" Update: Download works now. Courtesy of NPR's Weekend America who asked John Darnielle to write a song for Super Tuesday. Announcing the song, Darnielle asks, "Who do you think about when... Advertisement
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Nada Surf - See These BonesMP3: Nada Surf - "See These Bones" from Lucky, out now on Barsuk.... Joe Jackson - Invisible ManMP3: Joe Jackson - "Invisible Man" from Rain, out now on Rykodisc.... Astrid Williamson - I Am The Boy For YouMP3: Astrid Williamson - "I Am The Boy For You" from Boy For You, out March 25 on Incarnation. Video: Astrid Williamson - "I am the Boy for You"... US to Winehouse: No! No! No!Amy Winehouse was denied a visa and will have to appear at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards via satellite. He album Back to Black is up for six awards. The U.S. Embassy in London and the State Department in Washington declined... Dengue Fever - Sober DriverMP3: Dengue Fever - "Sober Driver" from Venus On Earth, out now on M80. (MP3 courtesy of Insound.) Garage psych from Cambodia: Khmer Rock! Dig it.... Bad Amy Makes Good
Video: Come On, Come Out - A Fine FrenzyCaught this lovely song from Seattle born and LA raised Alison Sudol on Letterman this week. The 22 year old songwriter lists British bands Aqualung, Radiohead, Coldplay and Keane as influences but I find this song more engaging than just... Times New Viking - Drop OutMP3: Times New Viking - "Drop Out" from Rip It Off, out now on Matador. (MP3 courtesy of Insound.)... Ono Sues LennonI hate all the Yoko hate. I think it’s misguided and generally racist and sexist hogwash. She didn’t break up the Beatles and she didn’t dupe John Lennon. Yoko does occasionally makes some really odd and heavy handed legal moves... Politics: Hillary Just Quit the BandA cross-post from our National Affairs desk, POLJUNK. A Behind the Music-style campaign ad targeting America's youth. Video: Hillary and the Band... These United States - First SightI would have never guessed, way back in 1987, that OMD would hold as much sway over indie rock as it seems to today. Don’t get me wrong, I love “So In Love” and “If You Leave” as much, if... Black Mountain - TyrantsMP3: Black Mountain - "Tyrants" from In The Future, out now on Jagjaguwar.... Full Album Streams: Mountain Goats, Raveonettes, etc.These free, full album streams are available from AOL's Spinner through Sunday, February 17, so listen while you can. Try before you buy. • The Mountain Goats, 'Heretic Pride' • The Raveonettes, 'Lust Lust Lust' • British Sea Power, 'Do... Replacements Reissues This SpringThe first round of remastered, expanded Replacements reissues will be released on April 22, 2008, according to Billboard. The albums "were prepped for reissue by Replacements manager Peter Jesperson, with involvement from the surviving band members." This batch covers the... Ringo Starr - Liverpool 8
Sound Opinions vs. ConanThe Siskel and Ebert of rock and roll go on late night TV. Awkwardness and some hilarity ensues... YouTube: Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot on Conan O'Brien Kot writes about the experience on his blog, including what happened during the... The Whigs - Right Hand On My HeartMP3: The Whigs - "Right Hand On My Heart" from Mission Control, out now on ATO. Video: The Whigs - "Right Hand On My Heart"... The Guardian vs. The Mountain GoatsThe Guardian interviews John Darnielle: "Well, first I studied hard drugs," he says. "Then at the end of that period of time I went to nursing school." Two or three years into his nursing career he read Wild Palms by... Pelican - City Of Echoes
Full Album Streams: Gary Louris, Raveonettes, etc.These free, full album streams are available from AOL's Spinner through Sunday, February 24, so listen while you can. Try before you buy. • Gary Louris, 'Vagabond' • The Raveonettes, 'Lust Lust Lust' • The Big Sleep, 'Sleep Forever' •... Just Listen: Elliot Scheiner
TVT Files for Chapter 11Indie label, TVT Records, has laid off a gang of people and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, CMJ reports. "We reduced our staff," executive VP Paul Burgess said. "It's a dark day here at TVT and a lot of great... Your Vegas - In My HeadMP3: Your Vegas - "In My Head" On tour now with the Bravery. Your Vegas MySpace Page Your Vegas Official Site Video: Your Vegas - "The Way The War Was Won"... Still Missing HunterThe music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. --Hunter S. Thompson Three years ago today Dr. Hunter... No Depression: R.I.P.Sad news. Alt-country bimonthly print zine No Depression will stop publishing after its 75th issue in May-June 2008. While they plan to expand their website, they admit "it will in no way replace the print edition." The main reason given... The Bravery Reworks The Sun and the Moon, AgainThe Bravery (Island Records) will release to iTunes one new track each week for four weeks from their upcoming album relaunch, The Sun and the Moon Complete, starting 2/19 with a reworked version of "Believe," their current Top 10 Modern... Wilco Streaming Final Riviera ShowWilco will be streaming tonight's 5th and final show of their Winter Residency live from the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. Show time is 7:30 (CST).... Dead Meadow - Old Growth
They Might Be Giants interviewAlternaparenting site Offsprung interviews John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants about the band's new new CD/DVD set, Here Come the 123s (out now on Disney Sound). Flansburgh reveals some of his musical inspirations as well as some of the... Daily Show writer vs. the Mountain GoatsOver on Largehearted Boy, Daily Show writer Sam Means interviews John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats: I think I've written maybe four or five political songs total, and they're always very personal songs: politics isn't what politicians do, as far... Teenagers - Starlett JohanssonMP3: The Teenagers - "Starlett Johansson" from Reality Check, due March 18 on XL. I'll admit the song is kinda dumb, but you've gotta love smarmy French dudes lusting after Hollywood hotties. And if you can't understand the lyrics because... Gary Louris and Mark Olson: TLAWoo hoo! Former Jayhawks Gary Louris and Mark Olson have finished a new album. According to Billboard, they've actually had Ready for the Flood in the can for over a year. Produced by the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson in Los... Full Album Streams: Malkmus, Dolly, etc.These free, full album streams are available from AOL's Spinner through Sunday, March 2, so listen while you can. Try before you buy. • Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, 'Real Emotional Trash' • Dolly Parton, 'Backwoods Barbie' • Cowboy Junkies,... (Indie)fense of the Oscars
iTunes is #2!It was only last June that Apple's iTunes moved into the Top Three music retailers in the country. Well, now according to Reuters, it's number two: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc's iTunes digital media store edged out Best Buy... Guitar (Anti-) Hero
Velvet Underground - I'm Not A Young Man AnymoreBig news for Velvets fans. Dead Flowers has generously liberated a freshly discovered bootleg of a 1967 Velvet Underground show at the Gymnasium in NYC. It's lifted from a message board post by a character calling himself "Furious Wank" who... The B-52s - Hot CornerMP3: B-52's - "Hot Corner" from Funplex, their first album in 16 years, due March 15 on Astralwerks. "Hey y'all! Last call! Last chance to dance!" Not sure if it's going to knock "Love Shack" out of your wedding DJ's... Shearwater - RooksMP3: Shearwater - "Rooks" from Rook, due June 3 on Matador. The Matablog has some details... Via LHB.... Vern Fonk - DANCE!I am posting this for no other reason than because i think it is pure genius. Not only is it maybe the funniest commercial I've ever seen, but it actually makes me want to research who the fuck Vern Fonk... For the morning after a work party...Video: Blake Shelton - "The More I Drink" I first heard this song while flipping through radio stations in West Michigan, and was hooked as soon as I heard the very first line: "He was sittin' at the bar, sippin'... The Replacements: Live Video from 1981An amazing document of classic American punk rock. It's a multi-camera video of an entire 1981 Replacements show. YouTuber THX1968 explains: "Recorded live at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 5th, 1981. The album Sorry Ma, Forgot To... Colin Meloy - We Both Go Down TogetherOn April 8, Kill Rock Stars will release Colin Meloy Sings Live! – a 14-song set documenting The Decemberists’ lead singer/songwriter’s 2006 solo tour. Of the 13 Meloy originals, two are previously unreleased compositions: “Dracula’s Daughter” and “Wonder.” MP3: Colin... |
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