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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
THE VASELINES MAKE "SEX WITH AN X" (THE SONG) FREE FOR ALL!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The Top 5 Ways the Web Has Influenced Indie Music
Today's good read comes courtesy of likeZEBRA.com:
1. Taste-Testing: One of the best parts about frozen treat shops is being able to try a new flavor for free before purchasing a whole cup. You can't walk into a concert for free and then decide after the first song is over whether or not you want to pay for the rest of it. However, the Internet lets new indie artists and bands post music for fans to sample. After getting a chance to sample new music, fans can confidently decide to buy their music and concert tickets.
2. Bye-Bye, Boundaries: No longer do you have to rely solely on a handful of local indie music venues to get your indie fix. Seeing bands and artists live is one of the best ways to experience music, but what if they never visit your local venue? The Web features indie music from all corners of the world, making geographical limitations a concern of the past.
3. Sheer Scope: With all of the numerous artists and bands currently making music, think of how many hours and dollars you'd have to dedicate to checking out all of the indie music available in your state alone if you didn't have the Internet. It would be a full-time job-a fun one, but an expensive and time-consuming one! With sites such as likeZEBRA.com that showcase purely indie music, you can listen to endless playlists of new indie songs at your desk-all in a day's work.
4. Two-Way Communication: There's nothing better than feeling completely connected with your favorite artists and bands. The Web provides a medium for artists and bands to frequently talk directly to their fans with updates. What's even better is that fans can talk back by sending messages to them directly on social networking sites. With the Internet line of communication constantly open, new indie artists and bands can make strong and lasting ties with their fans.
5. The Need for Speed: In such an instant gratification type of society, we don't want to wait for an album to make it to vanishing music shops or for bands to finally get around to visiting our towns. Understandably, we want their music ASAP! Whether artists and bands are selling their new records or posting songs and videos for free, the Web lets indie music fans get the music they crave as fast as it takes to hit "Play." Video and song postings on the Internet are crucial to keeping fans fully up to speed with new indie music.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Nigel Godrich is a golden god (and other music news)
ABKCO is digitally releasing Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Score Composed by Nigel Godrich) on August 10th in anticipation of the film's national theatrical debut on August 13th, it was announced today. August 10th is also the release date for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) which will be available both digitally and physically.
Filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), commented: “I have been very fortunate to be good friends with the amazing Nigel Godrich for a full decade and couldn't be more thrilled that we finally got to work together on this. Nigel's score is unique, eclectic and multi-faceted. I love how it works in the film, and it makes for a great listen in its own right. It was also a treat for us both to work with some many great collaborators on it including Beck Hansen, Cornelius, Dan Nakamura, Kid Koala, David Campbell, Danny Goffey, Gaz Coombes, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Joey Waronker and Gus Seyffert. The score is a sonic embarrassment of riches, and I can't wait for people to hear it.”
Godrich, the celebrated producer who has worked on albums by Radiohead, Beck, Paul McCartney, Travis and many others composed the film’s original score and also served as executive producer on a soundtrack that includes a number of original songs composed by alternative/modern rock kingpin Beck. The score album includes two mash-ups—“Katayanagi Twins vs. Sex Bob-Omb” from Cornelius + Beck as well as “We are Sex Bob-Omb (Fast)” from Godrich + Beck—as well as “Slick (Patel's Song)” and “Ninja Ninja Revolution,” both from Dan the Automator. Godrich collaborated with Jason Falkner & Justin Meldal-Johnsen on “Bass Battle,” which is one of the score album’s 38 tracks. Also included are three remixes by Osmyso: “Love,” “Ramona” and “Prepare.”
About the movie:
Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for totally average garage band Sex Bob-Omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is battling her seven evil exes that are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker’s quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It’s getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart’s ass—and now is back in town—to the teenage distraction he’s trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn’t been easy. He soon discovers his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.
As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues’ gallery from her past—from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsomely identical twins. And if Scott Pilgrim hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over. www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Score Composed by Nigel Godrich) track listing:
1. Universal Theme - Nigel Godrich
2. Hillcrest Park - Nigel Godrich
3. Fight! - Nigel Godrich
4. Slick (Patel's Song) - Dan the Automator
5. Love Me Some Walking - Nigel Godrich
6. Talk to the Fist - Nigel Godrich
7. Rumble - Nigel Godrich
8. Feel the Wrath - Nigel Godrich
9. The Grind - Nigel Godrich
10. Hello Envy - Nigel Godrich
11. Mystery Attacker - Nigel Godrich
12. Second Cup - Nigel Godrich
13. The Vegan - Nigel Godrich
14. Bass Battle - Nigel Godrich, Jason Falkner & Justin Meldal-Johnsen
15. Sorry I Guess - Nigel Godrich
16. Roxy - Nigel Godrich
17. The Ninth Circle - Nigel Godrich
18. Katayanagi Twins vs. Sex Bob-Omb - Cornelius / Beck
19. This Fight is Over - Nigel Godrich
20. Gideon Calling - Nigel Godrich
21. Level 7 - Nigel Godrich
22. Welcome to Chaos Theatre - Nigel Godrich
23. We are Sex Bob-Omb (Fast) - Beck / Nigel Godrich
24. Fast Entrance Into Hell - Nigel Godrich
25. Chau Down - Nigel Godrich
26. Game Over - Nigel Godrich
27. So Alone - Nigel Godrich
28. Round 2 - Nigel Godrich
29. Death to All Hipsters - Beck/Nigel Godrich
30. A Different Guy - Nigel Godrich
31. Boss Battle - Nigel Godrich
32. Blowing Up Right Now - Nigel Godrich
33. Aftermath - Nigel Godrich
34. Bye and Stuff - Nigel Godrich
35. Love (Bonus Track) - Osymyso
36. Ramona (Bonus Track) - Osymyso
37. Prepare (Bonus Track) - Osymyso
38. Ninja Ninja Revolution (Bonus Track) - Dan the Automator
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing:
- We Are SEX BOB-OMB – SEX BOB-OMB (Beck)
- Scott Pilgrim - Plumtree
- I Heard Ramona Sing - Frank Black
- By Your Side - Beachwood Sparks
- O Katrina! - Black Lips
- I’m So Sad, So Very, Very Sad – Crash and the Boys (Broken Social Scene)
- We Hate You Please Die - Crash and the Boys (Broken Social Scene)
- Garbage Truck – SEX BOB-OMB (Beck)
- Teenage Dream - T. Rex
- Sleazy Bed Track - The Bluetones
- It’s Getting Boring By The Sea - Blood Red Shoes
- Black Sheep - Metric
- Threshold – SEX BOB-OMB (Beck)
- Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl - Broken Social Scene
- Under My Thumb - The Rolling Stones
- Ramona (Acoustic) - Beck
- Ramona - Beck
- Summertime – SEX BOB-OMB (Beck)
- Threshold 8 bit - Brian LeBarton
Source: Bob Merlis
Watson Twins hitting Minnesota State Fair with Brandi Carlile
The Watson Twins : August Tour
03 - San Francisco, CA - Café Du Nord - w/Ferraby Lionheart
05 - Portland, OR - Lola's - w/Ferraby Lionheart
07 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door - w/Ferraby Lionheart
08 - Spokane, WA -The Seaside - w/Ferraby Lionheart
10 - Salt Lake City, UT - State Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
12 - Denver, CO - The Walnut Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
13 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Loft - w/Ferraby Lionheart
14 - Fort Collins, CO - Everyday Joe's Coffee House - w/Ferraby Lionheart
16 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
17 - Kansas City, MO - Crosstown Station - w/Ferraby Lionheart
19 - Evanston, IL - Space - w/Ferraby Lionheart
21 - Bayfield, WI - Big Top Chautauqua - w/Brandi Carlile
22 - Fish Creek, WI - Door Community Auditorium - w/Brandi Carlile
24 - Interlochen, MI - Interlochen Cen ter For The Arts - w/Brandi Carlile
25 - Grand Rapids, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - w/Brandi Carlile
27 - Ames, IA - Ames City Auditorium - w/Brandi Carlile
28 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theater - w/Brandi Carlile
29 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair - w/Brandi Carlile
05 - Portland, OR - Lola's - w/Ferraby Lionheart
07 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door - w/Ferraby Lionheart
08 - Spokane, WA -The Seaside - w/Ferraby Lionheart
10 - Salt Lake City, UT - State Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
12 - Denver, CO - The Walnut Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
13 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Loft - w/Ferraby Lionheart
14 - Fort Collins, CO - Everyday Joe's Coffee House - w/Ferraby Lionheart
16 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room - w/Ferraby Lionheart
17 - Kansas City, MO - Crosstown Station - w/Ferraby Lionheart
19 - Evanston, IL - Space - w/Ferraby Lionheart
21 - Bayfield, WI - Big Top Chautauqua - w/Brandi Carlile
22 - Fish Creek, WI - Door Community Auditorium - w/Brandi Carlile
24 - Interlochen, MI - Interlochen Cen ter For The Arts - w/Brandi Carlile
25 - Grand Rapids, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - w/Brandi Carlile
27 - Ames, IA - Ames City Auditorium - w/Brandi Carlile
28 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theater - w/Brandi Carlile
29 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair - w/Brandi Carlile
In other news...
Source: Watson Twins
King Khan going to teach Minneapolis and Madison how to dance
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Best damn cartoon band (ever) coming to Target Center
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Twilight Singers' Greg Dulli tours solo for the first time ever
GREG DULLI TO EMBARK ON FIRST EVER SOLO TOUR ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ 29-City Acoustic Tour Makes Stops In Five Countries Dulli To Debut Several New Twilight Singers Songs In Concert New Twilight Singers Album Out On Sub Pop In Early 2011 |
Seattle, WA – For the first time in his career, Greg Dulli will embark on a solo tour which will see him make stops in five different countries for a total of 29 shows. Beginning in New Orleans on October 8th, ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ will feature Greg along with long-time Twilight Singers guitarist Dave Rosser and multi-instrumentalist Rick Nelson (Polyphonic Spree) performing a stripped down set. Dulli will lead his band through a wide selection of songs encompassing his entire career. ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ will be a limited run tour with only fourteen US shows along with stops in Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Belgium. Dates and on sale information provided below. These shows will also mark the debut of several brand new songs from the forthcoming Twilight Singers album scheduled for release on Sub Pop Records in early 2011. The new Twilight Singers album will be the first release from the group in five years. More details on the new album will be announced later this year. Greg Dulli began his musical career as the frontman and guitarist for the pioneering band The Afghan Whigs in 1987. The band was praised by critics and fans alike, releasing six studio albums before disbanding in the late 90’s. Dulli went on to form The Twilight Singers, known for their indie, soul and electronic sound. The Twilight Singers have released four albums including the critically lauded Blackberry Belle & Powder Burns (One Little Indian) in 2003 & 2006 respectively. In 2008, Dulli collaborated with close friend Mark Lanegan to form The Gutter Twins. Their debut release, Saturnalia (Sub Pop), was chosen by SPIN as one of the top albums of 2008. ‘AN EVENING WITH GREG DULLI’ TOUR DATES Tickets for all shows will go on sale later this week. Check www.thetwilightsingers.com for the most up to date information on where to purchase tickets. OCTOBER 08 New Orleans LA- DBA 12 Nashville TN - Mercy Lounge 13 Cincinnati OH - 20th Century Theatre 14 Chicago IL - Double Door 15 Detroit MI - Magic Stick 16 Cleveland OH - Grog Shop 18 Cambridge MA - Brattle Theatre 19 New York NY - Bowery Ballroom 20 Philadelphia PA - Johnny Brenda’s 22 Pittsburgh PA - Brillobox 23 Baltimore MD - Ottobar 27 IRELAND DUBLIN – Whelan’s 28 IRELAND BELFAST - Spring & Airbrake 29 IRELAND GALWAY - Roisin Dubh 30 IRELAND CORK - Cyprus Avenue NOVEMBER 02 PORTUGAL LISBON - Santiago Alquimista 03 PORTUGAL PORTO - Hard Club 04 SPAIN VIGO - Teatro Salesianos 05 SPAIN MADRID - Charada 06 SPAIN MONDRAGON - Kulturate 07 SPAIN ZARAGOZA - Lopez 09 SPAIN SEVILLA - Teatro Central 10 SPAIN BARCELONA - Sidecar 11 SPAIN PALMA - Teatre Lloseta 13 BELGIUM ANTWERP - Trix 16 Los Angeles CA - Troubadour 17 San Francisco CA - Café Du Nord 18 Seattle WA - Crocodile Café 20 Portland OR - Doug Fir Lounge For More Information Contact: Kate Jackson – Sub Pop Records - katej@subpop.com Bekah Zietz - Sub Pop Records - bekahz@subpop.com Or Visit: www.thetwilightsingers.com www.subpop.com ~Information courtesy Sub Pop |
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