who: Jason Mraz
why: cuz you don't have to listen to "I'm Yours" on the radio anymore (even he's sick of it) and Elton John is my boy.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Premature Infatuation - Circa Survive
who: Circa Survive
why: because I just now got the November edition of Alternative Press
and am excited to see that they're reporting Circa Survive is currently in the studio working on a new LP. I'm little skeptical after reading the article, though because:
1) it's being recorded by Atlantic Records
2) produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse)
3) Anthony Green says, "I feel like I'm screaming more on this album - not Brokencyde screaming, but Led Zeppelin-style screaming. Some of the songs are really weird and non-traditionally structured. They're just movements without repeating parts, without a chorus or a verse... some very straightforward, old-school rock 'n' roll."
so it's clear that they're trying to achieve a different un-Circa Survivish sound, that I'm not sure they'll pull off.
As of now the album is untitled and there is no definitive release date - just slated for sometime next year. Be on the look out!
I had no idea these were being filmed until now, but you can go to circasurvive.com to view their TEN studio updates. Here's the latest:
why: because I just now got the November edition of Alternative Press
and am excited to see that they're reporting Circa Survive is currently in the studio working on a new LP. I'm little skeptical after reading the article, though because:
1) it's being recorded by Atlantic Records
2) produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse)
3) Anthony Green says, "I feel like I'm screaming more on this album - not Brokencyde screaming, but Led Zeppelin-style screaming. Some of the songs are really weird and non-traditionally structured. They're just movements without repeating parts, without a chorus or a verse... some very straightforward, old-school rock 'n' roll."
so it's clear that they're trying to achieve a different un-Circa Survivish sound, that I'm not sure they'll pull off.
As of now the album is untitled and there is no definitive release date - just slated for sometime next year. Be on the look out!
I had no idea these were being filmed until now, but you can go to circasurvive.com to view their TEN studio updates. Here's the latest:
Q&A - Dustin Kensrue of Thrice
who: Dustin Kensrue of Thrice
why: sat down for an interview with Punknews.org to talk about the new album 'Beggars', past albums, evolving musically and auto-tune.
Check out the full interview here if you're interested.
why: sat down for an interview with Punknews.org to talk about the new album 'Beggars', past albums, evolving musically and auto-tune.
Check out the full interview here if you're interested.
Watch Out - Weezer
who: Weezer
why: has released the video for their single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the interwebs.
why: has released the video for their single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the interwebs.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Waffle Fries - This Time Next Year
who: This Time Next Year
why: because they're smart. They understand what's going on right now, and I appreciate sensible people. Following in the steps of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' release, This Time Next Year has released their debut album 'Road Maps & Heart Attacks' through what they're calling the "Pay What You Want" program. This gives YOU the ability to download their album for whatever price you want: you can pay anything from $0 - $100,000 for it. Radiohead made millions off of this promotion and literally everyone and their mother has that CD - granted: they're Radiohead.
But I think what's most important is that they're getting there music out there LEGALLY and people don't have to feel like thieves because they want to listen to some new tunes. I'm a broke college student, and if I bought every album I wanted - I'd have to do illegal things to come up with the money anyway.
Bands put up a few singles on their myspace for you to stream for free, but if you don't like the rest of the album once you're swayed into buying it, you just wasted 10 bucks! So I think these guys have the right idea. Most bands don't make that much money through their CD sales anyways (which is why I'm surprised Equal Vision went along with it), but this way people will here the music, go to shows, buy merch and anticipate new releases, so for this I thank This Time Next Year for not being driven by the dollar and instead focusing on what's really important - the music.
These guys are a pretty solid pop-punk band and you should definitely go donate even $1 to these guys for doing something bold. Maybe in the future some of your favorite bands will follow suit. DOWNLOAD HERE!
why: because they're smart. They understand what's going on right now, and I appreciate sensible people. Following in the steps of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' release, This Time Next Year has released their debut album 'Road Maps & Heart Attacks' through what they're calling the "Pay What You Want" program. This gives YOU the ability to download their album for whatever price you want: you can pay anything from $0 - $100,000 for it. Radiohead made millions off of this promotion and literally everyone and their mother has that CD - granted: they're Radiohead.
But I think what's most important is that they're getting there music out there LEGALLY and people don't have to feel like thieves because they want to listen to some new tunes. I'm a broke college student, and if I bought every album I wanted - I'd have to do illegal things to come up with the money anyway.
Bands put up a few singles on their myspace for you to stream for free, but if you don't like the rest of the album once you're swayed into buying it, you just wasted 10 bucks! So I think these guys have the right idea. Most bands don't make that much money through their CD sales anyways (which is why I'm surprised Equal Vision went along with it), but this way people will here the music, go to shows, buy merch and anticipate new releases, so for this I thank This Time Next Year for not being driven by the dollar and instead focusing on what's really important - the music.
These guys are a pretty solid pop-punk band and you should definitely go donate even $1 to these guys for doing something bold. Maybe in the future some of your favorite bands will follow suit. DOWNLOAD HERE!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Release Tuesday - October 20, 2009
who: Converge | Russian Circles
why: because this week, if you want something hard and angry or melodic and soothing you can pretty much take your pick. Converge are hardcore veterans who have withstood the rapidly evolving industry and are trying desperately to make your ears bleed in today's release 'Axe to Fall'.
| Buy MP3s
Russian Circles are one of about three instrumental bands I actually care about. These dudes are musicians and they know what they're doing. 'Geneva', their third full-length release is musical expression to the T, you need to check it out.
Buy: CD | Vinyl | Merch
Noteables: Cartel, This Time Next Year, Flight of the Conchords
why: because this week, if you want something hard and angry or melodic and soothing you can pretty much take your pick. Converge are hardcore veterans who have withstood the rapidly evolving industry and are trying desperately to make your ears bleed in today's release 'Axe to Fall'.
| Buy MP3sRussian Circles are one of about three instrumental bands I actually care about. These dudes are musicians and they know what they're doing. 'Geneva', their third full-length release is musical expression to the T, you need to check it out.
Buy: CD | Vinyl | Merch
Noteables: Cartel, This Time Next Year, Flight of the Conchords
Monday, October 19, 2009
Premature Infatuation - Motion City Soundtrack
who: Motion City Soundtrack
why: have posted on their myspace the first single titled "Disappear" from the highly anticipated 'My Dinosaur Life'. Sign up for their newsletter and get a free download, or just stream it below.
But a Goodie - The Early November
who: The Early November
why: because 'This Room's Too Cold' rang in my earphones on my beautiful 7am walk to class this morning; and I just remembered how awesome this album was and how I wish I would have seen them live back when this record came out. Take a listen below (if you haven't made a Lala account yet, you should probably get one).
Release Date: October 7, 2003
FFO: The Starting Line, Hidden in Plain View, Spitalfield
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Watch Out - Kanye West and Spike Jonze
who: Kanyeezy and Spike Jonze
why: because at this point I'm all over anything Spike Jonze and I don't care about Taylor Swift anymore. She should feel bad for Kanye.
Update: Alright, so the full video on vimeo got taken down... so here's the best version I could find on YouTube. It cuts out the first few minutes in the beginning though, so if you want to watch it in its' entirety, it is on YouTube split into two links below.
Full Video Links: Part 1 | Part 2
BONUS LINK: Fatboy Slim - Praise You.
Update: Alright, so the full video on vimeo got taken down... so here's the best version I could find on YouTube. It cuts out the first few minutes in the beginning though, so if you want to watch it in its' entirety, it is on YouTube split into two links below.
Full Video Links: Part 1 | Part 2
BONUS LINK: Fatboy Slim - Praise You.
One of my favorite music videos of all time.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Attention! - The King and The Thief
why: because they're awesome, and they'll lull you to sleep with a smile on your face. The lala stream below is of their debut EP 'of Wounds and Blessings', check it out. I can nearly promise you won't be disappointed.
FFO: As Tall As Lions, The Republic of Wolves, Lydia
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