tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37539692011-07-14T17:44:03.038-07:00hysterical and uselessexpression.<br>impression.<br>interlude.<br>obsession.<br>incision.<br>outtakes.<br>timeless.<br><br><a href="http://www.TheGuestBook.com/egbook/449333.gbook">leave your mark</a>.<br><br>Danielnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1074484473262076362004-01-18T19:54:00.000-08:002004-06-01T22:22:05.690-07:00FEATURE ARTISTE: HER SPACE HOLIDAY
her space holiday is basically marc bianchi, who has been working under that title since 1996, creating dreamy soundscapes that form the canvas for painting his bittersweet pictures of life, interestingly described by pitchfork as "digital shoegaze pop songs". matt's penchant for crafting pieces that shuffle effortlessly between organic loops and gentle Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1074008406072987512004-01-13T07:40:00.000-08:002004-06-01T22:22:30.183-07:00FEATURE ARTISTE: KELLEY STOLTZ
jackpine social club, kelley's label describes him as "obsessed with traffic cones. this much you should know about him". somehow, there has to be a bit more to it. kelley started off playing for his first band in detroit, and later moved to new york to work as an intern for jeff buckley. and after buying his first 4-track, he recorded his first record the past wasDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1069817493065160242003-11-25T19:31:00.000-08:002004-06-01T22:23:47.050-07:00THE HYSTERICAL AND USELESS TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2003
after a somewhat lacklustre start to the new millenium, the music seems to be picking up quite a bit, isn't it? but as it has been all the way, it gets more and more difficult to sieve out the gems from the thrash, but here's an attempt at recording my ten favorite albums of the year, limited of course to my humble cd purchases this year. in no Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1068627531405409652003-11-12T00:58:00.000-08:002003-11-12T00:59:16.733-08:00NEW BOARDS ALBUM
post rock electronica duo boards of canada will be releasing a new album next year, likely in spring. this will be their follow up to the last year's successful geogaddi album. before any more details come our way, we can expect them to make an appearance on clouddead's new single dead dogs two.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1068383753621668092003-11-09T05:15:00.000-08:002003-11-09T05:17:01.216-08:00SONG OF THE WEEK
what a joke? am i making a mockery of the rigid confines of what we've constructed as a week? danggit its been more like half a month since we've seen any action here!
sorry doodes.. wish i could say i've been busy with exams and tied down with stuff, but the actual fact is i've just been a bum. for you who've asked, thanks for bothering, its for you people that there's any Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1067304021490795932003-10-27T17:20:00.000-08:002003-10-27T17:20:27.326-08:00POST ELLIOTT
the fate of the unfinished album from a basement on a hill, which elliott smith had still been working on at the time of his death, will be decided by his family members. he was to find an indie label to release it probably for next year, and had recorded about 30 songs for it, ranging from intimate ballads reminscent of either/or to lush, densely-produced masterpieces that have Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1066832250431621072003-10-22T07:17:00.000-07:002003-10-22T07:19:45.663-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
as a tribute to the late elliott smith, here's one of the best (in my opinion) songs he had ever written, between the bars. it featured on the grammy nominated goodwill hunting soundtrack, and also the critically acclaimed album either/or. very kind courtesy of kill rock stars records.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1066808796843799872003-10-22T00:46:00.000-07:002003-10-22T07:19:15.150-07:00ELLIOTT SMITH 1969-2003
i'm never gonna know you now
but i'm gonna love you anyhow
more details later.
10pm- still no official confirmation of the cause of his death, but many speculate a possible suicide. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1066356187821626972003-10-16T19:03:00.000-07:002003-10-16T19:03:07.986-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
many oasis gigs have seen a liam no-show, but it's always noel who saves the day. here's an unknown live recording of live forever, performed wholly by noel.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1065757206336347542003-10-09T20:40:00.000-07:002003-10-09T20:40:16.666-07:00BACK WITH THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
record label 4AD has recently announced the completion of the new album by the mountain goats. to be released early next year, it is currently titled we shall all be healed. this is a follow up to this year's release, tallahassee.
the mountains goats started off as a full band, but now just comprise songwriter john darnielle and bassist/ multi-instrumentalist Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1065539481138730492003-10-07T08:11:00.000-07:002003-10-07T08:11:21.206-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK AT LONG LAST!
was taking another break from updating- sorry for the incovenience, but hopefully the regularity will resume from now on. just 2 weeks ago, we reported the new (as always) projects jim o' rourke has had up his sleeves, so it's most apt we draw from him for our song of the week. halfway to a threeway is taken from the similarly titled ep released a couple of years Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1064407754673196222003-09-24T05:49:00.000-07:002003-09-24T05:49:31.483-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
quirky avant-pop band pinback has just recently released a new album on absolutely kosher records and this song b (yes, that's it) is a good introduction to their warped world.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1063811868321916562003-09-17T08:17:00.000-07:002003-09-17T08:17:48.263-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
alan mcgee's now defunct creation records has always been known for producing greats like my bloody valentine, primal scream and oasis, but their 4th great band teenage fanclub is often overlooked. don't look back is taken from their album grand prix and this is a live acoustic version of it. shining indie pop at its sweetest. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1063638941556491392003-09-15T08:15:00.000-07:002003-09-15T08:15:41.553-07:00OH JIM!
talented producer and sonic youth's fifth addition jim o' rourke has been at work in the studo for the last 18 months in producing his follow up album to 2001's insignificance and i'm happy i'm singing and a 1, 2, 3, 4. jim is even close to stopping, with his tour with probably both sonic youth and wilco and his upcoming work with the next loose furs album. to top that off, three Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1063297346379088072003-09-11T09:22:00.000-07:002003-09-11T09:23:18.200-07:00BECK TO THE STUDIO
since completing his recent tour, beck will be returning to the studio to begin recording his follow up to his previous album sea change. he will be working with the dust brothers, whom he last collaborated with on the landmark odelay. expect him to be in the studio through autumn. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1063163576061888052003-09-09T20:12:00.000-07:002003-09-09T20:12:56.060-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
climbing up the walls was one of the eeriest, darkest, and most heartwrenching songs on radiohead's ok computer album. a year after releasing that album, they issued a 12" promo ep for that song, limited to a run of just 200 copies, and taken from that promo, here's the zero 7 remix of climing up the walls, this time with the song given a more chill and sparse treatment.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1063036605008741612003-09-08T08:56:00.000-07:002003-09-08T08:56:44.843-07:0012 MEMORIES FROM THE INVISIBLE BAND
after an absence for more than 2 years, scottish band travis will be back with their fourth album 12 memories, to be released on 13 october through independiente. the album has been described as poignant and effecting, and explores darker themes. the band was able to produce this record (and stay together) much owing to neil primrose's quick recovery from a Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1062524953684475172003-09-02T10:49:00.000-07:002003-09-02T10:50:30.596-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
apologies yet again for another dry spell of lack of updates- was taking a little break from this, but now we're back with more stuff, and hopefully more news that you want to know.
this week, we go avante garde jazz-funk with isotope 217, the group that comprises members of tortoise and chicago underground orchestra. kryptonite smokes the red line is the first track taken off Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1061383434561705722003-08-20T05:43:00.000-07:002003-08-20T05:43:54.570-07:00SONG OF THR WEEK
summer at shatter creek is basically just one man- craig gurwich, who strikes instantly with impressive songwriting, a warm voice, and full-sounding instrumentation. the self titled debut album is released on absolutely kosher records, and features the beautiful song thief. brooding, moving, and inspiring pop.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1061211855833441592003-08-18T06:04:00.000-07:002003-08-18T06:05:09.823-07:00SIGUR ROS SOON
icelandic band sigur ros has begun work on a new album, their forth lp and the follow up to the unpronouncable ( ) album. some of the new songs that the band has previewed at recent concerts, such as gong, milano and salka are likely contenders to be part of the new record.
meanwhile, do check out their latest e.p untitled #1 (aka vaka) released in may. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1060793608261877902003-08-13T09:53:00.000-07:002003-08-13T09:59:15.170-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
clinic has always been a band i've admired and been intrigued with at the same time. how rare it is that a band crafts out its own signature sound at its first try, and even more surprisingly, out of the odd mix of overwrought garage, bouncy psychadelia and nonsensical lyrics. before you close this window in utter disbelief, do give them a chance- i guarantee they'll win you Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1060679595692047172003-08-12T02:13:00.000-07:002003-08-12T02:14:58.986-07:00MUSIC HAS ITS RIGHT TO ALL OF US
so people are getting sued for using the most effective and efficient means of sharing good music- the internet. here’s the hysterical and useless guide to downloading your online mp3 gems without getting on the wrong side of the law.
contrary to what the industry tells you, most artistes are in favor of making mp3’s available for free public download. it Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1060226488201858472003-08-06T20:21:00.000-07:002003-08-07T11:21:19.610-07:00I KNOW WHERE THE ALBUM GOES
scottish favourites belle and sebastian are finally due to release their next album, the latest since last year's storytellingsoundtrack and 2000's fold you hands child you walk like a peasant. the first record the band is releasing on roughtrade records after leaving matador, the album is titled dear catastrophe waitress and will be out in stores on 7 oct. as Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1060140377454388532003-08-05T20:26:00.000-07:002003-08-05T20:26:17.406-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
gosh the whole week passed by without a hint of news. sorry. anyway, we revisit our facination with covers, this time with elliott smith's live rendition of lennon's jealous guy. raw, stripped down, but cuts to the bone.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1059502476673173322003-07-29T11:14:00.000-07:002003-07-29T11:15:48.440-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
while we await the completion of belle and sebastian's new album (it's almost done!), let's take a look at another scottish band arab strap. apart from the instant b&s album connection you might make, the band makes rather sad and mournful music (not just the sad words of b&s) thats raw and blunt. who named the days? is taken off their latest album monday at the hug and pint Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1059152730593570382003-07-25T10:05:00.000-07:002003-07-25T10:05:30.516-07:00BRAND NEW MORNING JACKET
my morning jacket's third album it still moves is due to be out on 8 september on ato records, and will feature a collaboration with the memphis horns, a group that has worked with the likes of b.b. king and roy orbison.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058981306028378382003-07-23T10:28:00.000-07:002003-07-23T10:38:22.090-07:00MORE WEEZER
through touring their last album maladroit, weezer have amassed quite a number of new songs- up to 20 even. according to guitarist brian bell, it shouldn't be much longer when the band starts recording in the studio. meanwhile, do expect a dvd in the next few months to preceed the new album.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058893824183300492003-07-22T10:10:00.000-07:002003-07-22T10:10:24.176-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
matt sharp was one of the founding members of weezer and was the frontman of the rentals as well- now, after a four year silence, he re-emerges as a solo-act, recently releasing an acoustic ep titled puckett's versus the country boy. this also marks a distinct move from his lo-fi new wave style his was well known for, shifting to a laid back, comtemplative preference. goodbye Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058791189260758302003-07-21T05:39:00.000-07:002003-07-21T06:38:19.926-07:00SHADOWED PACKAGE
dj shadow's latest single off the private press alobum is now out and packs in good value for money, featuring the double a-side mashin' on the motorway/ walkie talkie and alternate mixes of six days, right thing and gdmfsob. the videos for both a-sides are also included in a bonus dvd. the double vinyl version features one more mix of right thing in addition to the above.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058352057744475222003-07-16T03:40:00.000-07:002003-07-16T03:40:57.620-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
the eaves are a new dreampop band that has just released their debut self-titled album thats adorned with atmospheric lushness whilst maintaining truely pop. the beautiful album opener summer gold is testament to this. courtesy of ace fu records.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058242704133958962003-07-14T21:18:00.000-07:002003-07-16T03:23:24.713-07:00A BLOODY LONG WAIT
one of the highlights of sofia coppola's 1999 film the virgin suicides was the excellent soundtrack that featured notables such as french duo air. in her new film lost in translation, kevin shields is roped in, showcasing his own material for the first time since my bloody valentine's loveless in 1991 (although he has appeared in other records by primal scream, dinosaur jr, Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1058158511242454552003-07-13T21:55:00.000-07:002003-07-13T21:55:11.013-07:00NEW CLIENTELE UP THIS WEEK
the clientele formed in hampshire in 97 originally sharing th love of strange production found in records by bands like joy division. today, they make drifting melodic indie pop music that's lazy and dreamy. since releasing a string of 7" eps and one album suburban on various labels including merge records, they are finally coming up with a new album the violet hour,Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1057753605189394452003-07-09T05:26:00.000-07:002003-07-09T05:26:45.123-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
starflyer 59 has always been a band overshadowed by the other greats of shoegaze muisc, but nevertheless never fails to fully capture the complete sound of the genre. in fell in love at 22, they achieve this perfection even without resorting to the overwhelming walls-of-sound so evident in previous records, but the sheer beauty lies in its sensitivity and resonating warmth. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1057592418266527202003-07-07T08:40:00.000-07:002003-07-07T08:41:04.250-07:00HOT SHIT
so you thought the brother-sister (or was it husband and wife) combination of jack and meg white of the white stripes was a novelty- even before they were big, there was quasi. comprising the ex-husband-wife team of sam coomes (heatmisier) on keyboards, guitars and vocals and janet weiss (sleater-kinney) on drums, the lo-fi indie band have a few albums under their belt, the most Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1057172111017256192003-07-02T11:55:00.000-07:002003-07-02T11:55:10.853-07:00ELLIOTT ON 7"
suicide squeeze records have just revealed that they will release a 7" for elliott smith featuring pretty (ugly before)/ a distorted reality is now a necessity to be free. the record will be limited to a pressing of 5000 and the label will begin taking pre-orders from its website before the release date of 19 august. looks like a sneak of a preview to his long awaited follow up Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1057079388880707052003-07-01T10:09:00.000-07:002003-07-01T10:09:48.890-07:00SONG OF THE WEEK
oklahoma city is not only home of the flaming lips, but also up and coming band starlight mints who have currently only one debut album under their belt. reminiscent of the beach boys and the kinks, and quite a bit by the lips themselves, the mints emerge from their weirdness amidst full string arrangements, and pop psychadelic dabblings. they contribute to this week's feature Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1057077361880623252003-07-01T09:36:00.000-07:002003-07-01T09:36:01.873-07:00RIDING ON
long defunct shoegaze heroes ride will be releasing all 5 of their bbc sessions in a single album wave, due 4 august. this follows last year's release of their greatest hits album ox4. this collection will put ogether their shows with john peel, mark goodier and mark radcliffe. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-1056642479639406642003-06-26T08:47:00.000-07:002003-06-26T08:52:40.240-07:00A TRA-LA-LA EXPANSION
the silver mount zion memorial orchestra and tra-la-la band continues to work as a 6 piece band, but expands with the addition of various guests and more notably, a choir which adds itself to its already ridiculously long name. this arrangement produces their latest album this is our punk-rock, thee rusted satellites gather + sing, released on constellation records and Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-960041592003-06-24T21:16:00.000-07:002003-06-24T21:16:40.020-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
about 25 years ago, over 60 rural canadian school children were gathered to sing covers of tunes by the beach boys, fleetwood mac and the beatles, all recorded on a 2 track recorder. these gorgeous renditions, known as the langley schools music project, were originally released on a limited press of 12" lps. here's a wonderful cover of herman's hermits i'm into something good.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-958311992003-06-19T09:08:00.000-07:002003-06-19T09:08:37.743-07:00
BACKUP FOR SEXSMITH
canadian folk songsmith ron sexsmith will be getting help for his next record, the follow up to last year's cobblestone runway- namely dougie payne and neil primrose from travis. sexsmith has also recently been playing shows with coldplay.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-957877802003-06-18T05:19:00.000-07:002003-06-18T05:25:05.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
hip hop has never enjoyed a good reputation when it comes to live shows- often let down by poor response and lacklustre performance many times marked by frequent intoxication. one group that stands out from this trend is the roots. comprising mc's black thought and malik b, and beatbox master rahzel, the group that hails from philly consistently impresses with outstanding live Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-957476542003-06-17T02:28:00.000-07:002003-06-17T02:29:17.000-07:00
DISNEY SPREE?
choral-symphonic-psychadelic-pop group the polyphonic spree have just signed with hollywood records- a decision that will likely see the band's music being featured in disney products. the label plans to re-release their stunning debut album in the beginning stages of with a bonus 4-track cd (darn, i should have waited), and will release their forthcoming album. the spree has Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-957216892003-06-16T09:46:00.000-07:002003-06-16T09:46:56.200-07:00
BRINGING BACK THE DEAD
with so much happening around bands of the past, one even wonders if there's anything really new that's worth checking out. german electro-beat band kraftwerk is set to release their first album since 1986, while the sex pistols is said to be reuniting again for a summer tour of the states.
in the meantime, in other new old news, the stooges will also reunite for a new Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-955114012003-06-10T09:22:00.000-07:002003-06-10T09:22:51.333-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
i've always enjoyed the music that the japanese make- shonen knife, cornelius, etc- it's all so vibrant, loopy, and irrelevant at the same time. this week, we get a rarity from cibo matto. taken from their moonchild promo sampler, here's an interesting cover of nirvana's about a girl.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-954483872003-06-08T20:26:00.000-07:002003-06-08T20:26:07.076-07:00
NEW PHAIR
liz phair fans must have gotten used to long waits in between her albums. it was four years after whip smart that the follow up whitechocolatespaceegg was released. now, she'll finally release her next album, self titled and out on 24 june. of the 50 over songs she recorded with four producers, only 14 were chosen in the end, in an agonizingly painful five years.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-953627932003-06-06T01:34:00.000-07:002003-06-06T01:34:39.316-07:00
REVVING IT UP
according to producer dave fridmann, mercury rev has been making good progress at the studio recording new tunes for their upcoming album, which he estimates to be ready by the end of the year. dave is currently also mixing a tears for fears song.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-952360392003-06-03T06:46:00.000-07:002003-06-03T06:57:07.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
this 45-rpm record used to be the regular feature of most garage sales going for a nickel, but thanks to dj shadow and the brainfreeze phenomenon, it now fetches up to 200 bucks. notably sampled in dj shadow and cut chemist's cut of brainfreeze, the 7-eleven dance the slurp is a funky number that even boasts a cheeky slurpee solo at the end. just for you, a recording of the Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-951752162003-06-01T20:35:00.000-07:002003-06-01T20:35:54.350-07:00
IN IT FOR THE BAD ONE
r.e.m. is due to release their greatest hits compilation (how many more do we need) soon and it will feature bad day as the first single off the album. the song is actually a reworked outtake from the life's rich pageant album, and the band is currently shooting the video for it. they are also slated to begin their tour with massive appointments wih glastonbury and t in Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-949670572003-05-27T18:47:00.000-07:002003-05-27T18:48:39.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
with all the present talk about spiritualized's newly recorded album, and at napkin man's request, this week's featured song is a live favourite from the band's outstanding gig at the royal albert hall (from the live at the royal albert hall cd). as we mentioned previously, oh happy day was a favourite installation in the band's ladies and gents tour and in this concert, they Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-947801492003-05-23T03:56:00.000-07:002003-05-23T03:56:52.626-07:00
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
despite the 4 years that were taken to record and produce their previous album let it come down, spiritualized has recently completed their new album, recorded in less than a few weeks. titled amazing grace, it has been described as a garage sounding album that is a lot more stripped down their their previous effort, which featured a full orchestra and gospel choir. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-946671522003-05-20T20:38:00.000-07:002003-05-20T20:46:25.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
the year is 1995 and britpop is at its peak- suede's coming up, blur's great escape, oasis' morning glory. and at the legendary glastonbury 95, pulp showcased their new material from their upcoming different class album, and the response was phenomenal. here, they end their set with common people, the only song at that moment that the fans had heard before, having been releasedDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-943967132003-05-15T09:16:00.000-07:002003-05-15T09:16:06.963-07:00
GBV'S UPCOMING EARTHQUAKE
indie lo-fi kings guided by voices is set to release their new album on 19 august on their matador records label. titled earthquake glue, it is produced by todd tobias and the band itself. this seminal indie band has also recently earned itself a place in the rock and roll hall of fame. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-942750922003-05-13T10:06:00.000-07:002003-05-13T10:07:15.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
so no one managed to guess the song- must admit the clues didn't help as much as i'd love them to, but ah well, good tries all of you. the flaming lips actually followed up their cover of shine on you crazy diamond with a ditty from the wizard of oz (the film he mentioned earlier)- somewhere over the rainbow, quite an optimistic song i must say. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-941094922003-05-10T09:35:00.000-07:002003-05-10T09:35:28.896-07:00
CLEM OPENING SOON
in 1991, clem snide formed as a noisy destructive punk band. today, they play dark tunes with a slower pace and a country tinged sound. and their new album soft spot has been completed and ready for release next month on their spinart record label (home also of the apples in stereo, ron sexsmith and echo & the bunnymen). songwriter and frontman eef barzelay has commented Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-939964902003-05-08T08:57:00.000-07:002003-05-08T08:57:36.793-07:00
WITNESS THE FENNESZ
already gaining much momentum and recognition for his lush arrangements that fuse the computer with the guitar, christian fennesz is currently working on his fourth album. he collaborates with experimental composer david sylvan (and contributes a track to sylvan's upcoming album as well) on this latest album marked for a summer release. as a prelude to this new record and Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-938703212003-05-06T09:28:00.000-07:002003-05-06T09:28:19.783-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
apologies for the lack of updates the past week, but any news that had been made was pretty lacklustre (mansun splitting, low drummer leaving, the strokes sacking nigel godrich). ok so it wasn't that lacklustre, but not news coverage-worthy. maybe i'm just lazy, but it was mainly stuff that was nice to know and just about that.
i've been listening quite a bit to the flaming Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-936923392003-05-02T22:40:00.000-07:002003-05-02T22:40:50.086-07:00
STAR STUDDED U.N.K.L.E.
u.n.k.l.e., james lavelle's project is due to release a new album never never land by the end of june, a long awaited follow up to 1998's psyche fiction. a stellar cast supports lavelle on this record, including ian brown and mani of the stone roses (finally, a reunion of sorts), jarvis cocker (finally, a comeback of sorts), and massive attack's 3d (a re-appearance of Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-934766102003-04-29T10:27:00.000-07:002003-04-29T10:27:34.616-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
as we await elliott smith's upcoming album, here's a live tidbit that'll whet all your appetites. this week's feature song is his cover of the kinks' waterloo sunset. a ray davies classic incorporating elliott's beautiful vocals and stripped down acoustic arrangement. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-934433672003-04-28T20:49:00.000-07:002003-04-28T20:49:03.260-07:00
XIU XIU BOUNCES BACK
xiu xiu, the band whose equipment got stolen a few weeks back, and had their entire us tour cancelled as a result, are releasing another album, just a month or so after their latest lp release, a promise, which features pretty repulsive artwork. the new cd is a live album containing acoustic performances of six songs from their to albums and their chapel of the chimes ep,Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-934044362003-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:002003-04-28T08:44:45.000-07:00
WHAT'S SCREAMING NOW?
so you've heard velocity girl- but what are primal scream up to now? since releasing evil heat, the band has been touring, ending their homecoming gig two weeks ago with a bang. upcoming live dates have also been arranged, including reading, the fuji rock festival in japan and glastonbury. as mani reveals, a live album will be released after their japan tour this year, Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-932777122003-04-25T20:37:00.000-07:002003-04-25T20:37:01.353-07:00
PIRATE RADIO
napster may have been cast into the deepest realms of absolute nothingness, and audiogalaxy emasculated into the record label's pet student, but kazaa remains as the network that continues to force labels today to regurgitate their vomit. here's the latest happenings in pirate radio today:
blur have announced that think tank will contain a hidden track at the end of the album (Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-930562342003-04-22T10:06:00.000-07:002003-04-22T10:08:39.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
most of us know primal scream for the gospel-tinged dub symphonies of screamadelica or the aggressive hard dance of xtrmntr, but we forget how they all started with their 60's pop leanings in the 80's. velocity girl appeared in 1986 on the legendary nme c86 compilation, and also their 2nd single, the crystal crescent 12". dreamy, jangly, swaying pop in under one and half Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-929796212003-04-21T06:00:00.000-07:002003-04-21T06:04:37.000-07:00
GOUGH'S NEW ALBUM A 'CLASSIC'
badly drawn boy, aka damon gough, can't wait to get back to the studio to start recording the follow up to his recent album have you fed the fish?. currently on tour promoting that album, he revealed that he will squeeze time in between the summer festival shows to work on the new album, which he wants to have a 'classic' sound. gough plans to finish recording inDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-928713032003-04-18T20:47:00.000-07:002003-04-18T20:47:16.483-07:00
BUCKLEY'S CAFE DAYS BACK TO LIFE
it was ten years ago when jeff buckley held his live gigs at a little cafe called sin-e ('that's it!' in gaellic). arrangements were made to release the recordings (about six and a half hours of material had been collected) in a full length lp which jeff wanted to be called cafe days (from a joni mitchell song). for unknown reasons however, only a four track Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-927557362003-04-16T20:26:00.000-07:002003-04-16T20:26:19.200-07:00
MORE GORKY COMING UP
this year will probably see quite a few releases from welsh group gorky's zygotic mynci. following last month's release of 20, their collection of early singles and eps, they are currently at the studio finishing work on their ninth lp, due this summer. as megan reveals, "the tracks seem to be longer this time", but little else is publicized. plans have also been made to Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-926922602003-04-15T20:24:00.000-07:002003-04-15T20:25:38.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
mercury rev remains one of the greatest mysteries of modern rock (man, i hate that term), once getting the plug pulled from them during a lollapalooza gig, and then producing one of the most beautiful albums ever, deserter's songs. and its from this 1998 album that we draw our song of the week, tonite it shows- a live version take off french radio, courtesy of the excellent revDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-925730282003-04-14T02:25:00.000-07:002003-04-14T02:25:55.466-07:00
NEW BETA VERSIONS
the beta band are busy in a london studio recording their new album, a follow up to hot shots II. as john maclean (percussion, samples, decks) reveals, the band is getting on well with producer tom rothrock (beck, badly drawn boy, elliott smith), but have yet to find the sound they want. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-922653802003-04-08T20:30:00.000-07:002003-04-08T20:31:23.000-07:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
thurston moore's protest records have been vehemently releasing volumes of anti-war songs by a whole list of artistes, including cat power, the beastie boys, jim o' rourke, sonic youth, mudhoney and thurston himself. this week's feature song, courtesy of protest records, is jim o' rourke's collaboration with glenn kotche, pictures of adolf. it was recorded a few years ago and Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-921506982003-04-07T07:36:00.000-07:002003-04-14T02:27:59.000-07:00
OH JIM!
jim o' rourke never seems to stop and this year won't be an exception. he's planning another SYR release (the 6th in the series) with thurston moore and lee ranaldo. he will also be collaborating with tim barnes and ikue mori for another cd. in the meantime, do check out his last few solo albums that are really quite exceptional.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-919177862003-04-03T07:22:00.000-08:002003-04-03T07:22:35.030-08:00
RETURN OF EVIL BILL (AND CLINIC)
living in times when face masks mean a lot more, clinic sure hits the spot and they have 13 songs recorded for their third album, currently titled winchester cathedral. it has been described as having a "deranged party feel" according to their label, domino records, and signals a marked shift from the darker sounds of walking with thee, their previous album.
Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-918144442003-04-01T19:05:00.000-08:002003-04-01T19:05:54.780-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
going with shamu's suggestion to feature cat power (he's deeply and passionately in love with chan marshall), here's a great example of her intimate beauty- he war, courtesy of matador records. was originally going to put up blur's upcoming single out of time but decided against it for copyright reasons. contact me for the song if you're interested- its quite a warm and Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-915419412003-03-28T04:32:00.000-08:002003-03-28T04:33:54.000-08:00
IMPROVING CIRCULATION
as previously reported in hysterical and useless, the circulatory system will be releasing their sophomore lp by the end of this year and are currently working on it. they have one full length album and 6 homemade cd-r's released so far and they plan to release one more cd-r for their upcoming tour, where they'll also preview some new material.
meanwhile, cloud Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-914868752003-03-27T08:22:00.000-08:002003-03-27T08:41:42.000-08:00
NIGEL STROKES IT
producer nigel godrich (radiohead, pavement, beck) has been brought in to record two songs with the strokes, who are working on their follow up to is this it. sounds like a clash of styles if you ask me, but we'll never know what could come out of it.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-913861472003-03-25T19:04:00.000-08:002003-03-25T19:04:27.373-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
our blokes from godspeed you! black emperor were recently detained as suspected terrorists just after performing in oklahoma at one of their concerts, but were released shortly. here's a new song albanian which they previewed in washington dc three weeks ago. song courtesy of gy!be.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-912885022003-03-24T09:16:00.000-08:002003-03-24T09:16:35.140-08:00
MORE NEW ALBUMS UPDATES
here's a brief look at albums to expect in the coming few months:
blur- think tank, out 5 may
radiohead- 2+2=5, out 9 june
super furry animals- phantom power, out 15 july
mogwai- happy songs for happy people, out by the summer
the sea and cake- glass, out 8 may
white stripes- elephant, out 15 april
early day miners- jefferson at rest, out 22 april
start saving up Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-909797812003-03-19T00:22:00.000-08:002003-03-19T00:27:42.000-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
listening to morcheeba's back to mine collection was a delightful experience- and one where i discovered dr john, the blues-psychedelia guru. i then realised it was the same dr john that contributed to spiritualized's 17 min epic cop shoot cop. so here's the first song taken off his debut album, gris gris gumbo ya ya.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-908520092003-03-17T05:21:00.000-08:002003-03-17T05:23:18.000-08:00
ITS NOT A MYSTERY ANYMORE
after a cancelled christmas ep release last year, the flaming lips have now confirmed the release of the uk-only fight test ep. out on 22 april, it will contain covers such as knives out (radiohead), golden age (beck) and can't get you out of my head (kylie. yes, kylie. it's a pretty good cover, really. a live favourite at their recent tour). it will also include a Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-906576902003-03-13T10:02:00.000-08:002003-03-13T10:05:42.000-08:00
LAKE EXPERIENCE
the follow-up to 2001's verspertine is in the works as bjork is currently busy at the recording studio. known now as "the lake album", the new lp could be released by as early as october this year. not much details have been confirmed about the new songs, but some of them will be showcased in her summer tour this year.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-905651682003-03-11T19:59:00.000-08:002003-03-11T19:59:40.280-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
"this song is not an anti-american or pro-saddam hussein statement. this is a statement against an unjustified war."
- adam horovitz
joining a whole group of artistes rallying against war, the beastie boys have just announced their stand in the form of the song in a world gone mad. song download courtesy of the beastie boys official site.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-905107672003-03-11T00:23:00.000-08:002003-03-11T00:26:46.000-08:00
WHAT'S FRESH AND TALKED ABOUT
so many releases, so little time (and money) to figure out what's hot and what's not. here's a little guide to what's been released recently:
cat power- you are free (review by tiny mix tapes)
stephen malkmus & the jicks- pig lib (review by pitchfork)
massive attack- 100th window (review by drowned in sound)
nick cave & the bad seeds- norturama (review by splendidDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-904291772003-03-09T18:01:00.000-08:002003-03-09T18:01:13.746-08:00
UPCOMING RADIATION VIBES
fountains of wayne has finally broken their silence since 1999's utopia parkway with an upcoming album. titled welcome interstate managers, it will be released on 3 june on s-curve/ virgin records. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-901637602003-03-04T23:24:00.000-08:002003-03-04T23:24:16.216-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
if you were there at baybeats at the esplanade at the end of last year, i hope you joined us at big red moment's set just before concave scream's equally blistering set. here's a recording of even as we speak. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-900535182003-03-03T07:39:00.000-08:002003-03-03T07:48:45.000-08:00
ROBINSON FINDS THE CURE
ross robinson (slipknot, korn, at the drive-in) has signed the cure to his label, i am recordings/ artist direct records. the news dispelled recent rumours of their impending disintegration with the announcement of a 3-album record deal. no release date has been mentioned as yet of their upcoming album, but the band will begin work in june this year.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-899007352003-02-28T06:02:00.000-08:002003-02-28T06:02:54.280-08:00
IF YOU'RE FEELING RIDICULOUS
boy have belle and sebastian been doing strange things lately. since signing on to rough trade, they have hired as trevor horn as the new producer of their upcoming album. horn is best known for producing the 80's album welcome to the pleasuredome by frankie goes to hollywood and his very own band the buggles that gave us video killed the radio star (hilariously Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-897559492003-02-25T20:22:00.001-08:002003-02-25T20:27:06.000-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
have always been a fan of space-rock/ drone/ noisenik (or whatever you punks call it now) and the flying saucer attack is a good band to start (you could start with spacemen 3 too but i'd rather you go ahead and taste some spiritualized before you head for that material). anyway here's an interesting cover of my favourite suede song the drowners, taken off their self titled lp Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-896418182003-02-24T05:53:00.000-08:002003-02-24T05:55:49.000-08:00
2 + 2= 5?
radiohead has announced the release date of their as-yet untitled sixth album (though working titles are known to be 2 + 2= 5 and are you listening?) to be 9 june. their first single (possibly where i end and you begin) will be due 16 may. engineered by graeme stewart, the album is produced by nigel godrich again, who has been working with the band recently in LA.
possibe tracks: Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-894729522003-02-20T19:19:00.000-08:002003-02-20T19:19:59.426-08:00
SIEVING THRU THE BLUR
when i first started this site, i made a conscious effort to avoid turning it into a blur tribute, so do excuse the current overflow of blur news- it's just that their new album has just been announced! titled think tank, the album will be released on 5 may, after the first single out of time release on 21 april (and earlier for those lucky japs).
tracklist: ambulance/Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-893573222003-02-18T22:19:00.000-08:002003-02-18T22:19:06.986-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
no news all week eh. perhaps just the breakup of the microphones and more new material from sigur ros. the stagnant week aside, the song of the week continues as usual in clockwork fashion. i've been into a folk implosion revival and redrawn to their raw yet harmonious sound, albeit their most recent mainstream crossover one part lullaby. this time, the song of the week will beDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-889601322003-02-11T22:50:00.000-08:002003-02-11T22:50:58.000-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
every now and then i'll keep mentioning the olivia tremor control and now here's a cover they did as a velvet underground tribute- european son, courtesy of elephant six recordingsDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-889139112003-02-11T07:07:00.000-08:002003-02-11T07:24:31.000-08:00
BLUR'S NEW LINE-UP?
making their first appearance since asking graham coxon to leave the band, blur showcased a new live lineup at a surprise performance during parlophone's company preview night in london. the band included an unknown keyboard player, percussionist, two backing singers and most notably, simon tong, ex-verve and the shining guitarist. in the exclusive performance on 7 feb, Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-888032322003-02-09T08:56:00.000-08:002003-02-09T09:01:11.000-08:00
AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF MANY EP'S
following last year's successful source tags and codes, texan band ... and you will know us by the trail of dead will be releasing an ep by early april and will be titled the secret of elena's tomb. the ep will feature new studio material and some unknown bonus features.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-885737292003-02-04T21:11:00.000-08:002003-02-07T07:02:24.000-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
in the spirit of bootlegs and live performances, this week will feature another old classic- this time from belle and sebastian. we rule the school is taken off their debut album tigermilk and this is another live audience recording. simple, sweet tune intertwined with stuart murdoch's frail whispers. Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-885118472003-02-03T20:05:00.000-08:002003-02-04T09:12:02.000-08:00
COME ON, LET IT BE!
will people stop digging up the past and start making new music? sorry, forgot we need to make more money. the beatle's let it be will be exhumed and stripped of phil spector's contamination. with no disregard for his contribution to music production and his signature wall-of-sound that had impacted so many records, his orchestral twiddlings with let it be was simply Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-884626362003-02-03T00:17:00.000-08:002003-02-03T00:25:13.000-08:00
FISHING FOR MORE NEWS
dreamworks will be releasing the new eels album on june 3 and its dubiously titled shootenanny, a follow up to their last album souljacker. their rare live album oh, what a beautiful morning is now available online through their official siteDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-882605352003-01-30T02:32:00.000-08:002003-01-30T02:32:13.726-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
we take a rewind 11 years back to the year 1992 where ride performed a phenomenal concert in milan, on tour to promote their equally phenomenal album going blank again. here's an audience bootleg version of twisterella, one of the best non-official recordings available, courtesy of ticket to ride. never again would ride produce as moving and powerful as this.
if i've seen it Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-881971902003-01-28T20:25:00.000-08:002003-01-28T20:26:58.000-08:00
JACK AND MEG'S FANTASTIC FOLLOW-UP
following 2001's impressive white blood cells, the white stripes (otherwise known as jack white and meg white) are releasing their new album elephant this april. the mysterious husband-exwife/ brother-sister duo has been one of the best new bands of the new millenium, and this will be their 4th lp.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-880438982003-01-26T03:51:00.000-08:002003-01-26T04:19:53.000-08:00
D.A.I.S.Y AGE REVISITED
my first encounter with de la soul was through hearing the incredibly catchy and sample-saturated the magic number and i was instantly touched by how rap music could sound so accessible without making a million references to shooting your whole family dead. picking up 3 feet high and rising, i discovered how posdnous, trugoy and mase introduced the D.A.I.S.Y (it standsDanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-877881832003-01-21T08:26:00.000-08:002003-01-21T08:29:01.000-08:00
SONG OF THE WEEK
a box full of the demo single was blown up by the police, but blur's don't bomb when you're the bomb is nevertheless an indication of their new direction, minus graham. thanks a million to veikko for the song.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-877320842003-01-20T08:06:00.000-08:002003-01-20T08:12:16.000-08:00
RESONANT FREQUENCY
as recommended by shamu and more recently marc, i picked up my first brian eno cd- discreet music. the first in the series of his ambient voyage, discreet music creates an undescribable atmosphere that lingers, engages and invites. its strength lies not in the actual composition but the stunning arrangement and a sensitive studio ethic. the second half of the lp offers Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753969.post-876759412003-01-19T03:05:00.000-08:002003-01-23T01:02:54.000-08:00
BASEMENT CLOSED
it seems that unlike previously reported, elliott smith's recordings for from a basement on a hill will not be released after all on dreamworks. instead, he revealed at a recent gig that it would be a double album consisting of a regular cd and a bonus one. his management has also been looking out for indie labels to release the basement recordings. more information about Danielnoreply@blogger.com