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VIDEO: Caribou, “Jamelia”
Caribou‘s Swim LP is available now, and his recent self-titled cover story awaits you below…
NOW PLAYING: Earth, ‘Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I’
The Artist/Album: Earth, Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I (Southern Lord, 2011) A Short Review: Dylan Carlson continues to channel decades of severe ups and downs into some of the most evocative instrumental music around. The guitarist’s ever-evolving backing band is especially on point this time, too, from Lori Goldston’s whimpering cello to the […]
I WAS THERE: Wanda Jackson Battles Laryngitis, Reminds Us Why She’s the ‘Queen of Rockabilly’ At Bowery Ballroom
[Photo by Bill Weisner] The Artist & Their Latest Release: Wanda Jackson, The Party Ain’t Over (Third Man, 2011) The Show: Bowery Ballroom, 2.24.11, with The Lustre Kings A Short Review: “I don’t know about you,” said Wanda Jackson, as she basked under Bowery Ballroom’s soft spotlights, “But I’m ready to rock.”
VIDEO: The Muppets Cover LCD Soundsystem’s “Dance Yrself Clean”
While this unofficial LCD Soundsystem video was already logging quite a few views yesterday, we wanted to make sure all of you see it. And hey, while you’re at it, you can still watch Kermit’s rendition of “New York I Love You” along with a director’s commentary here.
VIDEO: Watch MTV News Hop On a Chinatown Bus With Odd Future
Our favorite part of these two clips: when Tyler, the Creator says he’d rather do a song with Drake or listen to Black Eyed Peas’ last album than be on a Chinatown bus to Philly. It doesn’t get any realer than that. Except for maybe the part where the Odd Future frontman adds that he […]
Battles Reveal Guest List, Release Date For ‘Gloss Drop’ Album
It’s taken them four years and the loss of one estranged band member (Tyondai Braxton), but Battles have finally wrapped up their second proper LP. Due out June 7 through Warp, Gloss Drop features 12 new tracks and such special guests as Matias Aguayo, Gary Numan, and Boredoms’ Yamantaka Eye. Speaking to Pitchfork recently, guitarist/bassist […]
FROM THE STACKS: Lumerians
We get a lot of crap CDs at the self-titled offices. But once in a while, a pleasant surprise slips into our promo stack. Here’s a recent delivery that knocked the s/t staff on its collective ass.
NOW PLAYING: Gil Scott-Heron, ‘I’m New Here’
The Artist/Album: Gil Scott-Heron, I’m New Here (XL, 2010) A Short Review: Smoke-engulfed synths and rickety drum machines circle around a living legend’s tortured soul like vultures. Incredible stuff; pure poetry, really. Available At: Amazon · Insound · iTunes Watch/Listen: