Lysergic Muse

Three Songs: Noah & The Whale, Talib Kweli, Panic! At The Disco

2011-01-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

Noah & The Whale - "Wild Thing"

Noah and the Whale - Wild Thing by Pretty Much Amazing

Noah and The Whale struggled to produce after the departure of Laura Marling.
The beautiful and dark ballad, "Wild Thing," exhibits Charles Fink finally coming into his own.

Talib Kweli - "So Low"
03 - Talib Kweli - So Low-RGF by LysergicMuse

Kweli claims that his new album, Gutter Rainbows, is his best work and lyrcism since the 90's. It defiantly tops Eardrum. The dense-soul track "So Low" stays true to this declaration. After Black-Star confirmed playing Bonnaroo, rumors are circulating about another collaboration album with Mos Def.

Panic! at the Disco - "Ballad of Mona Lisa"
Panic! at the Disco - The Ballad of Mona Lisa by TheProphetBlog
It's really not that bad...

Lysergic Muse 2010: Top 10 Albums

2011-01-15T16:46:00.000-08:00

1.LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening
I Can Change by LCD Soundsystem by coolhunting

2.Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
Arcade Fire - Ready To Start by Lucky_Vitoria

3.Sufjan Stevens – Age of Adz
Sufjan Stevens - Too Much by lostmonster

4.Big Boi – Sir Lucious of the Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
Big Boi- Tangerine by Big Boi

5.Joanna Newsome – Have One On Me
Good Intentions Paving Company by MusicManners

6.Kanye West – My Twisted Dark Beautiful Fantasy
01 Dark Fantasy by Electrevor

7.The National – High Violet
Conversation 16 - The National by risteardo

8.Yeasayer – Odd Blood
Yeasayer - Madder Red by pcagx

9.Titus Andronicus – The Monitor
TITUS ANDRONICUS // A More Perfect Union by influxmusic

10.Sleighbells - Treats
Sleigh Bells - A/B Machines by guil-laume

Three Songs: Jai Paul, Crystal Castles Ft. Robert Smith, Smith Westerns

2011-01-15T16:28:00.000-08:00

Jai Paul - "BTSU"
Jai Paul - BTSU by Hypetrak

Crystal Castles Ft. Robert Smith - "Not In Love"
Not In Love by cozimnot[a]dj

Smith Westerns - "Weekends"
Smith Westerns - Weekend by popgunbooking

Video: Brandon Flowers - Crossfire

2010-07-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

3 songs: Of Montreal, Tega & Sara, Outkast Ft. Raekwon

2010-07-06T10:20:00.000-07:00

Of Montreal - Hydra Fancies
Of Montreal - Hydra Fancies by Some Kind of Awesome

Tegan & Sara - Turnpike Ghost (Steel Train Cover)
Tegan and Sara - Turnpike Ghost (Steel Train Cover) by Annakin

Outkast & Raekwon - Royal Flush
Big Boi - Royal Flush f. Andre 3000 & Raekwon by AMIX

NPR top 50 of 2010

2010-07-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

50 David Byrne: Here Lies Love
49 Bettye LaVette: Interpretations: The British Songbook
48 Laura Marling: I Speak Because I Can
47 Sade: Soldier Of Love
46 Corinne Bailey Rae: The Sea
45 Kings Go Forth: Outsiders Are Back
44 Quasi: American Gong
43 Owen Pallett: Heartland
42 Erykah Badu: New Amerykah Pt. 2, Return Of The Ankh
41 Ratatat: LP4
40 The Flaming Lips: Dark Side Of The Moon
39 Blitzen Trapper: Destroyer Of The Void
38. Four Tet: There Is Love In You
37 Laura Veirs: July Flame
36 Jakob Dylan: Women And Country
35 Charlotte Gainsbourg: IRM
34 Freelance Whales: Weathervanes
33 Massive Attack: Heligoland
32 Hold Steady: Heaven Is Whenever
31 Gaslight Anthem: American Slang
30 Crystal Castles: Crystal Castles (II)
29 Dead Weather: Sea Of Cowards
28 Caribou: Swim
27 Dr. Dog: Shame, Shame
26 Surfer Blood: Astro Coast
25 Frightened Rabbit: The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
24 Janelle Monae: The ArchAndroid
23 Josh Ritter: So Runs The World Away
22 Joanna Newsom: Have One On Me
21 MGMT: Congratulations
20 Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings: I Learned The Hard Way
19 Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record
18 The Knife: Tomorrow, In A Year
17 Jonsi: Go
16 Band of Horses: Infinite Arms
15 She & Him: Volume Two
14 Flying Lotus: Cosmogramma
13 The New Pornographers: Together
12 Yeasayer: Odd Blood
11 Local Natives: Gorilla Manor
10 Sleigh Bells: Treats
09 Spoon: Transference
08 Mumford And Sons: Sigh No More
07 Beach House: Teen Dream
06 Vampire Weekend: Contra
05 LCD Soundsystem: This Is Happening
04 Broken Bells: Broken Bells
03 The Black Keys: Brothers
02 The National: High Violet
01 Gorillaz: Plastic Beach

Faggots: Erase Me - Kid Cudi Ft. Kanye West

2010-07-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi Ft KanyeWest-Erase Me by TheDefynetwork

Someone kill this kid... Seriously.

Not A Faggot: Live Fast And Die Young - Rick Ross Ft. Kanye West (still a faggot)

Rick Ross featuring Kanye West - Live Fast, Die Young by Hypetrak

Album: Big Boi - Sir Luscious of The Left Food, Son of Chico Dusty

2010-07-01T19:36:00.001-07:00

Finally, a good rap album in 2010. Please buy this instead of supporting talentless marketing drones like Kid Cudi and Drake.

Big Boi - Tangerine (Feat. T.I.)

Big Boi feat. T.I. - Tangerine by WWW.VIIMAG.COM

Big Boi - Follow Us (Feat. Vonnegut)

Big Boi - Follow Us by All You Need Is Soul...

Big Boi Ft. Gucci Mane - Shine Blockas Video from SNORTTHIS.COM on Vimeo.

15 year old Michael is excited...

2010-07-01T19:32:00.000-07:00

Three Songs: Washed Out, Klaxons, Wavves

2010-07-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

Washed Out - You and I
Washed Out - You And I by berman1125

Klaxons - Echos

Klaxons - Echoes by Hypetrak

Wavves - King of The Beach

Wavves, "King of the Beach" by gardnerz

Tour: Pavement (!!!!!!)

2010-06-28T21:37:00.002-07:00

06-19 Toronto, Ontario - Olympic Island
06-24 Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theatre
06-25 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
07-02 Gdynia, Poland - Open'er Festival
07-04 Roskilde, Denmark - Roskilde Festival
07-06 Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
07-08 Liege, Belgium - Les Ardentes Festival
07-18 Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Music Festival
07-31 Montreal, Quebec - Osheaga Festival
08-07 Tokyo, Japan - Summer Sonic
08-08 Osaka, Japan - Summer Sonic
08-12 Oslo, Norway - Oya Festival
08-14 Gothenburg, Sweden - Way Out West Festival
09-03 Troutdale, OR - Edgefield Amphitheater
09-05 Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theatre
09-07 Vancouver, British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09-09 Broomfield, CO - First Bank Center
09-11 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
09-12 St. Paul, MN - Roy Wilkins Auditorium
09-13 Chicago, IL - Millennium Park
09-14 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
09-16 Columbus, OH - The LC Pavilion
09-17 Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center for the Performing Arts
09-18 Boston, MA - Agganis Arena
09-19 Brooklyn, NY - Williamsburg Waterfront
09-21 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield
09-22 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield
09-23 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield
09-24 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield
09-26 Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
09-28 Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre
09-29 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl

Video: Henry Clay People - All Your Famous Friends

2010-06-28T21:37:00.001-07:00

Live: Kanye West - Power (BET Awards

2010-06-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man

BD, Arcade Fire, The Roots,

2010-06-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

BD - Here I Go
BD - Here I Go by LysergicMuse

The Arcade Fire - We Used To Wait
Arcade Fire - We Used To Wait by user39221

The Roots - Dear God 2.0 Feat Yim Yames (My Morning Jacket)
The Roots - Dear God 2.0 by Rockerfeller333

Of Montreal - Coquet, Coquette

2010-06-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Of Montreal - Coquet Coquette by modernmysteryblog

False Priest Tracklisting:

01 I Feel Ya' Strutter
02 Our Riotous Defects [ft. Janelle Monáe]
03 Coquet Coquette
04 Godly Intersex
05 Enemy Gene [ft. Janelle Monáe]
06 Hydra Fancies
07 Like a Tourist
08 Sex Karma [ft. Solange Knowles]
09 Girl Named Hello
10 Famine Affair
11 Casualty of You
12 Around the Way
13 You Do Mutilate?

Passion Pit - Dreams (The Cranberries), Tonight Tonight ( Smashing Pumpkins)

2010-06-26T08:54:00.001-07:00

Janelle Monae - Make The Bus (Ft. Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes)

2010-06-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

Janelle Monae featuring of Montreal – Make The Bus by Hypetrak

Leak The Damn Thing: Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty:

2010-06-08T08:48:00.000-07:00

01 Feel Me (Intro)
02 Daddy Fat Sax
03 Turns Me On [ft. Sleepy Brown & Joi]
04 Follow Us [ft. Vonnegutt]
05 Shutterbugg [ft. Cutty]
06 General Patton
07 Tangerine [ft. T.I. & Khujo Goodie]
08 You Ain't No DJ [ft. Yelawolf]
09 Hustle Blood [ft. Jamie Foxx]
10 Be Still [ft. Janelle Monáe]
11 Fo Yo Sorrows [ft. George Clinton, Too $hort & Sam Chris]
12 Night Night [ft. B.o.B & Joi]
13 Shine Blockas [ft. Gucci Mane]
14 The Train Pt. 2 (Sir Lucious Left Foot Saves the Day) [ft. Sam Chris]
15 Back Up Plan

Big Boi Ft. Gucci Mane - Shine Blockas by allhale

Big Boi-General Patton by skelletop

New Arcade Fire single - "Month of May"

2010-05-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

A. The Suburbs

AA. Month of May

The Black Keys on Letterman 5/25/10 & Fallon on 5/27/10

2010-05-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

The Black Keys will be performing on Letterman Tuesday May 25, 2010 at about 11:35. They are also performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Thursday May 27, 2010 at about 12:30. Not really sure what they are playing, but most likely the singles. Make sure you tune in!

LCD Soundsystem's 3rd and (possibly) final record

2010-05-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

Album Information

Video(s): The Black Keys - Next Girl, Tighten Up.

2010-05-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

STREAMM: Sleigh Bells - Treats

2010-05-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

Sleigh Bells - Tell Em' by brainfeeder

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126667481

Deftones - "Diamond Eyes"

2010-05-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

Diamond Eyes by deftones_official

Video: Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin

2010-04-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

New album "Lasers" coming soon.

Videos: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

2010-04-27T07:06:00.000-07:00

The Xaphoone Jones Mixtape Vol. 1

2010-04-26T19:18:00.000-07:00

Download his full Mixtape here. I recommend you do.

Three Songs: The National, M.I.A., Crystal Castles.

2010-04-26T11:56:00.001-07:00

The National- Afraid of Everyone
The National - Afraid of Everyone by Fantastic Plastic Mag

M.I.A. - Born Free
MIA - Born Free by Lukkyboy

Crystal Castles - Celestica
Celestica by Speaker Snacks

MGMT: SNL

2010-04-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

MGMT - Brian Eno

MGMT - Flash Delirum

Conflict Between Marketing and Music: Kid Cudi

2010-04-25T20:09:00.001-07:00

Let’s look back about at the music scene three years ago. No one knew who “Kid Cudi” was, except music blog addicts and mix tape fiends. Then suddenly, Kanye West picks this kid up, and helps him release the catchy “Day N’ Nite,” and Cudi is an instant superstar. Next, he releases a song featuring (and produced by) Kanye West, followed by an entirely pretentious and bland album that is once again marketed and produced by Kanye West. The result: Kid Cudi is instantly proclaimed the savior of rap music. I mean hell, if Kanye West produced and marketed an album for me, I would be just as rich as this dude.

What exactly does “Kid Cudi” do? I’m going to be quite honest, I have no idea why this guy is so great. He is mediocre rapper, an illiterate lyricist, and he is an even less talented singer. However, somehow, his DEBUT album was produced arguably better than JAY Z’s last album. What did he ever do to deserve this canvas to work with in the first place? From a musical aspect, a debut album isn’t supposed to be an over-produced pretentious circus of cameos and special effects. A debut is supposed be a raw representation of what makes a musician or artist special. After listening to “Reasonable Doubt” or “Ready To Die,” everyone knew who Biggie and Jay Z were, where they came from, and what they brought to the table. Despite the great production, marketing, and cameos (MGMT Ratatat), after listening to Cudi’s album multiple times and seeing him at Lollapalooza, I still have no idea who this guy is, or what differentiates him personally from other mediocre artists.

I will tell you plain and simple, “Kid Cudi” is a product of marketing. The notorious Kanye West is simply using him to make money, and it is working. Do we really want KANYE WEST telling us who, or what is cool?
So, do me a favor, don’t buy into Kanye West’s marketing ploy and save your $27 next time Kid Cudi comes into town. You can could have taken that money and seen the much more talented rappers Wale and Chiddy Bang for $22 on April 12th, and still have money left over for a “Crunch N’ Munch.”

Drummer - The Black Keys, Patrick Carney Project

2010-04-23T13:18:00.000-07:00

Drummer - "Feel Good Together" by Mangtooth

Hear other feel good tunes here.

Of Montreal- Subtext Read, Nothing New

2010-04-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Of Montreal - "Subtext Read, Nothing New" by Speaker Snacks

AMERICA: Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

2010-04-18T10:10:00.000-07:00

The Black Keys New Album "Brothers" To Be Released On May 18th

2010-04-16T06:58:00.001-07:00

The Black Keys latest album "Brothers" is going to be on shelves May 18th. It's a 15 track album featuring their single "Tighten Up" which was produced by Danger Mouse. The album was Co-Produced by Mark Neill.

Leak : Crystal Castles - Doe Deer

2010-04-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

MGMT's "Congratulations" Out Now!

2010-04-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

Listening Session at Lala.com

Song For Dan Treacy - MGMT

It's Working - MGMT

Lady Dada's Nightmare - MGMT

The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio

2010-04-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

The National: Bloodbuzz Ohio by gaga-digi

Reissue: Neil Young - Harvest

2010-04-12T08:56:00.001-07:00

Out On The Weekend - Neil Youn...

The Needle And The Damage Done...

Heart Of Gold - Neil Young

New Lil Wayne Freestyle!

2010-04-12T08:52:00.001-07:00

Live: She & Him - Thieves.

2010-04-11T15:51:00.001-07:00

Covers: Joanna Newsom

2010-04-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

Fleet Foxes- On A Good Day

M. Ward - Sadie

Would anyone else enjoy a Joanna Newsom collab with any of these two artists?

Three Songs: The Hold Steady, Big Boi, LCD Soundsystem

2010-04-11T13:46:00.000-07:00

The Hold Steady - The Weekenders

Big Boi - Shutterbug

LCD Soundsystem - Drunk Girls

Black Cab Sessions

2010-03-31T18:48:00.001-07:00

Not sure if you guys have visited this site, thought I'd share for the ones who haven't.

Click here to visit the Black Cab Sessions website

Bon Iver from Black Cab Sessions on Vimeo.

RollingStone listed "Best New Bands of 2010"

2010-03-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

I checked them all out including knowing a few of them before hand. I agree for the most part. Although some of these groups have been around for a while, they're about to make their big break. You'll definitely hear from these artist in 2010 no doubt.

*Free Energy

*The Dirty Heads

*B.o.B

*Grace Potter and The Nocturnals

* Titus Andronicus

* Neon Indian

*Mumford & Sons

Check out the article here

Three Songs: Neon Indian, TI, Gorillaz

2010-03-12T07:52:00.000-08:00

TI - I'm Back
TI - I'm Back by terrellvanity

Neon Indian - Sleep Paralysis

Gorillaz - Some Kind Of Nature (Ft. Lou Reed)

People I would like to chill with: Devendra Banhart

2010-03-12T07:12:00.000-08:00

Will is My Friend - Devendra B...

The Body Breaks - Devendra Ban...

Chinese Children - Devendra Ba...

Video: Gorrillaz - Stylo

2010-03-12T06:59:00.001-08:00

Danger Mouse, The Shins' James Mercer - "Broken Bells"

2010-03-11T18:20:00.000-08:00

The High Road - Broken Bells

October - Broken Bells

Four Year Strong - "Enemy of The World"

2010-03-10T20:12:00.000-08:00

I have to say, I'm impressed. After coming out with a flawless 90's cover album and another flawless album in previous years, I didn't expect what I heard. I can't say they still have the solid Four Year Strong sound, only because they have all matured as musicians and writers. They still threw in those tasty breakdowns and guitar riffs they're know for. Certain songs for me reminded me of ADTR. Nothing bad about that. None the less, I'm super satisfied with the album. Keep it up guys.

Full album listening session here.

Good Music Day: MGMT, Bright Eyes

2010-03-09T21:24:00.000-08:00

Bright Eyes - Happy Accident

MGMT - Flash Delirium

Seriously? We are letting “Kid Cudi” sell out an auditorium?

2010-03-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

Let’s look back about at the music scene three years ago. No one knew who “Kid Cudi” was, except music blog addicts and mix tape fiends. Then suddenly, Kanye West picks this kid up, produces the catchy “Day N’ Nite,” and Cudi is an instant superstar. Next, he releases a song featuring (and produced by) Kanye West, followed by an entirely pretentious and bland album that is once again marketed and produced by Kanye West. The result: Kid Cudi instantly proclaimed the savior of rap music. I mean hell, if Kanye West produced and marketed an album for me, I would be just as rich as this dude.

What exactly does “Kid Cudi” do? I’m going to be quite honest, I have no idea why this guy is so great. He is mediocre rapper, an illiterate lyricist, and he is an even less talented singer. However, somehow, his DEBUT album was produced arguably better than JAY Z’s last album. What did he ever do to deserve this canvas to work with in the first place? From a musical aspect, a debut album isn’t supposed to be an over-produced pretentious circus of cameos and special effects. A debut is supposed be a raw representation of what makes a musician or artist special. After listening to “Reasonable Doubt” or “Ready To Die,” everyone knew who Biggie and Jay Z were, where they came from, and what they brought to the table. Despite the great production, marketing, and cameos (MGMT Ratatat), after listening to Cudi’s album multiple times and seeing him at Lollapalooza, I still have no idea who this guy is, or what differentiates him personally from other mediocre artists.

I will tell you plain and simple, “Kid Cudi” is a product of marketing. The notorious Kanye West is simply using him to make money, and it is working. Do we really want KANYE WEST telling us who, or what is cool?
So, do me a favor, don’t buy into Kanye West’s marketing ploy and save your $27 on March 30th. You can take that money and see the much more talented rapper Wale and Chiddy Bang for $22 on April 12th, and still have money left over for a “Crunch N’ Munch.”

Chiddy Bang - All Things Go (Ft. Sufjan Stevens)

Chiddy Bang - Kids (Ft. MGMT)

Premature Best Albums of 2010 (Jan-Mar)

2010-03-07T08:32:00.000-08:00

5. Eels - "End Times"

On My Feet - Eels

4. Los Campesinos! - "Romance is Boring"

The Sea Is A Good Place To Thi...

3. Titus Andronicus - The Monitor

Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union by jasonfharper

2. Beach House - "Teen Dream"

Norway - Beach House

1. Joanna Newsom - "Have One On Me"

Joanna Newsom - "Good Intentions Paving Company"

Circa Survive - "Get Out"

2010-02-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

Get Out by circasurvive

Noah and The Whale - "The First Day of Spring"

2010-02-10T08:47:00.000-08:00

Noah and The Whales latest album debuted in late August 2009. I myself am getting the first listen of it right now and I can say it's fantastic. The tracks "Blue Skies" and "Our Window" are both catchy and moving. Great group of musicians.

Vampire Weekend - "Contra" Album Review

2010-02-02T06:40:00.000-08:00

Without a doubt I had to purchase this album when it was released. I wasn't to impressed with their previous work. I thought for sure this was their redeeming album. I was very eager to give it a listen for the first time. Just like I do for every new album I purchase I skip over each track listening to maybe 10 sec. of each one.

Their single "Cousins" is what really got me hyped about the whole album. It's an upbeat catchy melody song that keeps you humming. I felt like VM gave me the American Arctic monkeys after skimming over some of the tracks. Everyone always has those 3 songs from every album that are there favorites. To be honest with you I couldn't find two. The album felt like it had a huge hole in it and I couldn't fill it in. It was like a movie that shows all the good previews but the movie holds not attention at all.

Bottom line, The album couldn't hold my attention. Yes, the single "cousins" still remains my favorite track, and the only one. I was a little disappointed in the album itself, but I still have high hopes for the band. At least there still putting out albums and playing shows.

Angels & Airwaves - Love

2010-01-27T07:31:00.000-08:00

If you ask me, no I'm not going to buy this album. I've already gave a listen to it, and nothing impressed me. Although, nothing disappointed me except for the fact Delonge left Blink 182 for this. I think it's a safe solid album for 2010, but nothing stands out.

-Austen

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

2010-01-19T18:56:00.000-08:00

Video: Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring

2010-01-19T06:59:00.001-08:00

The Knife in Collaboration Mt. Sims and Planningtorock - Colouring of Pigeons

2010-01-18T14:01:00.000-08:00

Three New Songs: Jay Electronica, jj,

2010-01-12T12:10:00.000-08:00

Jay Electronica - Exhibit C

jj - My Way (ft. Charles Manson & Lil Wayne)

Pavement - Gold Soundz

Xiu Xiu - Gray Death

2010-01-07T09:08:00.000-08:00

Maybe some jail time will do him some good...

2010-01-06T15:18:00.001-08:00

Live TV: Vampire Weekend & Japandroids

2010-01-06T12:07:00.001-08:00

Kill Him

2010-01-05T14:10:00.001-08:00

Titus Andronicus

2010-01-05T10:19:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure how I have never even heard of this band before, but I stumbled upon them earlier today, and am in love.

Titus Andronicus - Four Score pt. 1

Video: Kevin Devine - Another Bag of Bones

2010-01-05T08:42:00.001-08:00

Great Album: Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (1983)

2010-01-05T08:39:00.000-08:00

Kiss Off - Violent Femmes

Add It Up - Violent Femmes

Gone Daddy Gone - Violent Femm...

R. Kelly - Echo

2010-01-05T08:05:00.001-08:00

Portugal The Man - American Ghetto?

2010-01-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

Portugal The Man announced on twitter earlier that their new album due in 2010 is titled "American Ghetto."

But while we wait to see how that turns out, here is some old stufffffffffffffffffffff..

People Say - Portugal. The Man

The Woods - Portugal. The Man

Salt - Portugal. The Man

Thrice: Daytrotter Sessions

2010-01-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

ch ch check it out

http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/thrice-concert/20031013-13731.html

The Knux - Fuck You EP

2010-01-04T12:26:00.001-08:00

Live: Conor Oberst - Spoiled

2010-01-04T10:58:00.001-08:00

Arctic Monkeys - Crying Lightning [Acoustic at Sirius XMU]

2010-01-02T14:20:00.000-08:00

I was fortunate enough to hear this Live recording on my Sirius Radio. Just thought I'd give non Sirius subscribers the same advantage.

Video: Later of Pier - Blueberry

2009-12-30T12:51:00.001-08:00

Cover: Sondre Lerche, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, jj

2009-12-30T10:50:00.000-08:00

Sondre Lerche - Bluish (Animal Collective)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (Ramones)

jj - Troublemaker (Akon)

Yo Gabba Gabba: Of Montreal - Brush Brush Brush

2009-12-30T10:43:00.000-08:00

of Montreal - Brush Brush Brush from kate zee on Vimeo.

Arcade Fire on Austin City Limits

2009-12-29T11:24:00.001-08:00

Click here to view the entire performance.

New Four Year Strong? Yes indeed.

2009-12-28T16:16:00.001-08:00

So glad they have something to follow up after an awesome cover album.

Stereogum & Team9 - Mysplice 4

2009-12-28T15:42:00.001-08:00

Leak:Owen Pallett - Heartland

2009-12-26T12:07:00.001-08:00

The Arcade Fire's lead violinist Owen Pallett has changed his solo name from Final Fantasy to his own. Heartland is a great start to the new musical decade and will be followed by a new Arcade Fire album arriving in 2010.

Owen Pallett - Lewis Takes Off His Shirt

Owen Pallett - Tryst With Mephistopheles

Some Gangster Shit--Lupe Fiasco: Fire & Pharrell: Skateboard P Shows You How To Hustle

2009-12-26T12:05:00.001-08:00

Blink 182 - Up All Night

2009-12-19T10:53:00.000-08:00

Long awaited Blink 182 demo finally leaked.

Blink 182 - Up All Night

Film Noir

2009-12-16T07:37:00.001-08:00

Go check these guys out. I first discovered them on an Indie podcast I subscribed too. After I heard their single "One Last Breath" I fell in love with their sound. I recommend them to any one who enjoys new unique music.

Film Noir

Lil Wayne feat. Eminem - Drop The World

2009-12-15T12:58:00.001-08:00

The Hi De Hos

2009-12-12T18:11:00.000-08:00

This talented band from Stockholm, Sweden proved that with their unique sound and smooth vocals, you can sound just as good as any other band out their today. They have stayed true to their sound, and an all around great sounding group. The arrangements of each track they release are straight forward and tells a story.

I actually had the chance to talk to these wonderful fellas over the world wide web. I was able to ask some core questions and get to know where they all came to be. I was told that it all started in 2006 with members coming and going, just as any other band would experience. It was when Toby and Thomas both decided to start a duo when they were noticed at a pub one night.

They had told me a few influences over the years were narrowed down to the big five. The Beatles, The Band, Faces, Nina Simone and Bob Dylan.

You can check out The Hi De Hos out at their Myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/thehidehos

www.myspace.com/tobiasklevbom

Austen H.

Playing For Change: AP top 10 albums of the year & Blakroc on Fallon tonight 12/10/09

2009-12-10T16:24:00.000-08:00

Playing For Change, the global phenomenon has been featured in Alternative Press. Not only for their great accomplishments, but to recognize them for claiming the #8 spot in the AP Top 10 Albums of The Year. It was quite the melting pot of artist including The Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Maxwell, and several other artist.

Blakroc will be performing Live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight. 12/10/09

Tune in tonight at 12:35/11:35c on NBC to see a great collaboration band perform. They will be performing twice this evening. The tracks in which that will be featured are "Dollaz & Sense" and "Telling Me Things" both off the album.

Smashing Pumpkins - Song For A Son

2009-12-09T06:25:00.000-08:00

New Smashing Pumpkins single, taken off of Corgan's 44 song magnum opus, broken up into 11 - 4 song EP's. Honestly, I enjoyed this track better than their last album in its entirety.

The track listening for the first EP is listed below:

1 "A Song for a Son"
2 "Astral Planes"
3 "A Stitch in Time"
4 "Widow Wake My Mind

The Smashing Pumkins - Song For A Son
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Manchester Orchestra - EP (Live At Park Ave)

2009-12-09T06:22:00.000-08:00

Download EP here via Strike Gently

Say Anything - Say Anything

2009-12-08T19:28:00.000-08:00

I think Max Bemis more than proved himself with Say Anything's latest album self titled “Say Anything”. It's the classic Say Anything album that everyone wants to hear. It's one of those albums that's more than likely going to get stuck in your head and tapping to all day. I wouldn't say it's the best album, nor is it what I expected from them. It's definitely a safe solid record for 2009.

Max Bemis told AbsolutePunk that the upcoming album would be “More concise and would be a bit more original, I want to say, and sort of pop out like ...Is a Real Boy did.” Bemis mentioned that this record wasn't just another album, but rather an album proving “what the point of all of it was.” In all actuality, the album was supposed to be released October 13, 2009. It wasn't until October 29, 2009 when Say Anything uploaded the entire album to their Myspace.

The popular single off the album is “Hate Everyone”. I personally can not stand the song. It's possibly the worst track off the record. I find the strongest tracks off the album are “Cemetery”, “Mara and Me”, and “Eloise”. Another great track “Do Better” features a string section. Overall I give this album 7 out of 10 stars. It's a great album that you listen to over and over, but I expected more quite honestly. It received a 25 on the Billboard 200, and it was well deserved.

You can listen to the entire album for free here.

Austen H.

Blakroc

2009-12-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

Blakroc is by far the most genius thing any artist has done in 2009. Over the last couple years Youtube has been overflowed with people covering hip-hip artist with only an acoustic guitar and catchy melodies. I believe “Blakroc” was created based off of the same idea, but The Black Keys took it 10 steps further with this project. I remember watching the video updates along with the project and I was in awe of what was to come of this album.

Blakroc is basically a Hip-Hop/Rock collaboration album. It was based off of a band from Akron, Ohio named “The Black Keys” who wanted to collaborate with several other Hip-Hip artist. Some artist to name are Raekwon, RZA and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan; Jim Jones, formerly of The Diplomats, and NOE, formerly a DipSet affiliate; Mos Def; singer Nicole Wray; Pharoahe Monch; Southern rapper Ludacris; Billy Danze, one half of M.O.P.; and Q-Tip, formerly of A Tribe Called Quest.

The album contains 11 free flowing tracks. The funnest part about listening to this album is hearing The Black Keys roots mashed in with Hip-Hip style rhythms. The strongest track off the album is called “Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)”. The track features Mos Def and Jim Jones. Overall this album is a great collaboration album. It's something I want to hear more from in later years. Having the soul Rock n' Roll meshing with some of Mos Def lyrics isn't something anyone pictured, but that is where the music industry is going today.

You can also check out a free listening session of the whole album at this link.
Blakroc Listening Session.

-Austen H.

smashing

2009-12-07T10:47:00.001-08:00

Who is Entertainment Weekly?

2009-12-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

Wow... apparently EW released their "top album of the 00's list..."

10 Cat Power - You Are Free (2003)
09 Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006)
08 Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008)
07 The Arcade Fire - Funeral (2004)
06 The Dixie Chicks - Home (2002)
05 Bob Dylan - Love And Theft (2001)
04 OutKast - Stankonia (2000)
03 Radiohead - Kid A (2000)
02 Jay-Z - The Blueprint (2001)
01 Kanye West - The College Dropout (2004)

Yes... They have Kanye West placed above Radiohead and The Dixie Chicks placed above The Arcade Fire...

Have you no shame?

Radiohead - Climbing Up The Walls

The Arcade Fire - My Body Is A Cage

Neutral Milk Hotel - Two Headed Boy Pt. 2 (Live Unfinished Version)

2009-12-05T11:04:00.001-08:00

Going Solo: Final Fantasy, Jonsi

2009-12-05T10:55:00.000-08:00

Final Fantasy - Lewis Take Action (Arcade Fire Violinist)

Jonsi - Lilikoi Boy (Sigur Ros)

GUCCI MANE VS KID CUDI: Greatest rappers alive?

2009-12-05T10:38:00.000-08:00

PAVEMENT REUNION

2009-12-02T06:09:00.000-08:00

okay... so I know this is kind of old new, but regardless I am beyond ecstatic

Summer Babe (Winter Version) -...

Spit On A Stranger - Pavement

Trigger Cut/Wounded-Kite At :1...

Video: Yeasayer - Ambling Alp

2009-12-01T11:07:00.001-08:00

Three Songs: Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, Lupe Fiasco, Vampire Weekend

2009-12-01T11:00:00.001-08:00

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - Even Heroes Have To Die

Lupe Fiasco - The National Anthem

Vampire Weekend - Cousins

Which Of These is A Worse Idea?

2009-11-30T06:22:00.001-08:00

The Killers - Hotel California (Cover)

30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane (Feat. Kanye West)

Yes.... Not a joke unfortunately...

Lupe Fiasco - Enemy Of The State: A Love Story (mixtape)

2009-11-30T06:20:00.000-08:00

http://usershare.net/gowherehiphop/y3i9hk8w6kj9
New Lupe Fiasco Mixtape : Via ChicagoNow