why: because I finally got around to listening to 2009's 'The Positives' once I saw this video. Nice face, Kenny. The facial hair doesn't make you look any less like a 12 year old, haha.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday Flashback - Portugal. The Man
who: Portugal. The Man
why: have been talked about all over the place lately, and you're probably sick of hearing about em. Their new release 'American Ghetto' is easily my favorite album since 'Waiter: "You Vultures!"' and you should definitely get to listening to it if you haven't. This brings us to this week's flashback - "AKA M80 the Wolf".
Thursday, March 4, 2010
NEW! Thursday Night Fights - March 4, 2010
I'm liking these weekly things I've been trying to do lately... keeps me up on my shit, so here's a chance for you to settle the debate I've been having with friends and myself lately...
Last year's debut from Freelance Whales ('Weathervanes') is being rivaled in terms of incredible musicianship, performance and style by this year's debut from Local Natives ('Gorilla Manor')... and it's pretty hard for me to choose a favorite. Who would you take?
Freelance Whales - "Generator ^ 2nd Floor" Live
VS.
Local Natives - "Wide Eyes", "Airplanes" and "Stranger Things" Live
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Premature Infatuation - Punk Goes Classic Rock
who: The Almost
Be sure to also check out an early, pre-production version of the song played LIVE here (Aaron on drums).
why: is one of the bands that will be on the new 'Punk Goes'... series, and I always highly anticipate these releases while they generally turn out terrible. I'm not the biggest fan of The Almost... I personally wish Aaron would have just kept making music with underOATH instead... BUT... the point is that this is a video showing The Almost's recording process of their track for the record - Tom Petty's "Free Fallin".
P.S.: Who the fuck is that playing drums?... noob. I'd rather listen to this kid.
Be sure to also check out an early, pre-production version of the song played LIVE here (Aaron on drums).
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Watch Out - Ok Go
who: Ok Go
why: are they so good at making music videos?! They already put out a video for this song! I can't handle it...
New Release Tuesday - March 2
Nothing really too crazy this week, AMERICAN GHETTO! AMERICAN GHETTO! AMERICAN GHETTO!, but stay tuned next week for Before Their Eyes, Broken Bells, Four Year Strong, Gorillaz, Ted Leo and more?
[02.]
[02.]
Jaguar Love - 'Hologram Jams'
tf: unrated. 
Another band I've been told to give a chance on multiple occasions that I have literally never heard... Listen to it? Apparently for fans of The Blood Brothers.
[01.]
tf: unrated.
Remember when they put out 'Satanic Satanist' last July? One of my favorite bands ever, this is the 6th full-length they've released in 4 years and they've put out 3 EP's in between. Get on their level. Quick.
Monday, March 1, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Kevin Devine
who: Kevin Devine
why: playing another new song("You Wouldn't Have to Ask") live for the cameras and you... I have that hoodie!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Premature Infatuation - Lower Definition
who: Lower Definition
why: because literally right after releasing their amazing full-length 'The Greatest of All Lost Arts' in 2008, the band unexpectedly broke up. After months of frantically searching for the right mix of new faces, Lower Definition is back and recording. I felt like shit yesterday when I heard the news about The Fall of Troy... but this makes me feel a lot better. Go catch these guys playing with A Day to Remember if you're on the west coast, you lucky bastards.
Friday, February 26, 2010
My Heart Is Fucking Broken
"Dearest friends from all corners of the world,
I write to inform you that after nearly 9 years, 5 full-lengths, 2 bass players, hundreds of shows, and numerous other achievements and follies, Andrew, Frank, and I have decided to end our career as The Fall of Troy.
This band has been my life, my love, the air I breathe, the food I eat, and what helps me sleep (and sometimes keeps me up) at night. I love and cherish the music we’ve made, the times we’ve had, and all the great friends we’ve met along the way. Andrew, Frank, and of course Tim, will always and forever have a special place in my heart. But it has come time for us to call it a day. After everything’s said and done, there is no drama, there is no blow out, it’s simply the three members of this band are on three different paths in our lives.
I always hold true to the fact that it’s better to go out in style, to ride off into the sunset, than go down in flames. This tour coming up with Envy On The Coast and Twin Atlantic will be our last go round, and we really hope that all of you will come out and celebrate what has been so unreal and unbelievable – let’s dance one last time!
We would really like to thank everyone that’s ever been involved with the band, managed the band, booked a show for us, let us eat your canned food, sleep on your floor, asked us for a picture, caught me when I’ve almost been dropped, put out a record for us, driven us through a late night drive thru, or anything else any of you could possibly look back on and enjoy what this band was…Fun.
So make sure you come out to “The Marked-Men of 2010 Tour” as it will be our last hurrah! We love you, and will be giving as much love as you’ve given to us at these shows. So that’s that! We love you with all our hearts, thank you from the very bottom of them, and goodbye comrades.
R.I.P.
TFOT
2002-2010
With A Heavy Heart,
Thomas Joseph Erak
PS. I have no intention to stop making music! Quite the opposite actually – but until then see you at the shows!"
This sucks. I feel like my parents are getting a divorce... Thomas is undoubtedly sick of the struggling but highly talented musician route he's been accustomed to these past 8 years and I hate that I have the suspicion he's he's got plans for a new project that might actually allow him some stability, but that's what's wrong with the music industry. I could go on about this for days, but the point is bad artists are getting too much money, while the unique ones are stuck in an overly saturated bin of mostly underachievers. Music shouldn't have to be for the masses, but the industry makes it appear to be. There's not really much else to say other than GO SEE THESE GUYS LIVE ON TOUR WHILE YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE THE CHANCE.
3/6: DeKalb, IL - House Cafe
3/7: Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theatre
3/9: Covington, KY - Mad Hatter
3/10: Nashville, TN - Rocketown
3/11: Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
3/12: St. Petersburg, FL - Orpheum
3/13: Orlando, FL - The Social
3/14: Mobile, AL - Alabama Music Box
3/15: Metairie, LA - High Ground
3/17: Mission, TX - Never Say Never Festival
3/18 - 3/19: Austin, TX - SXSW
3/20: Dallas, TX - The Door
3/21: San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
3/23: Phoenix, AZ - Martini Ranch
3/25: San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brew
3/26: San Francisco, CA - Slims
3/27: Anaheim, CA - Bamboozle
3/30: Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
3/31: Seattle, WA - El Corazon (HOME STATE SHOW)
4/1: Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw
4/3: Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theatre
4/4: Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
4/6: Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck
4/7: Des Moines, IA - House of Blues
4/8: Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
4/9: Chicago, IL - Subterranean
4/10: Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
4/12: Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection
4/13: Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel
4/14: Buffalo, NY - Mohawk
4/15: Toronto, ON - Annex Wreck Room
4/16: Montreal, QC - Underworld
4/17: Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
4/18: Albany, NY - Valentines
4/20: Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
4/21: Philadelphia, PA - First Church
4/22: Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
4/24: New York, NY - Irving Plaza
4/25: New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
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