Over the years Beck has truly earned his reputation as an innovator in the world of music. With both his songs and the visual images he chooses to accompany them, he has managed to push the world of music forward by leaps and bounds. From "Loser" on down through the years Beck has managed to work with some of the finest directors ever to set up behind a camera, such as Mark Romanek and the guys...
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Beck - "Harry Partch"; The history of the musical feud dates back centuries probably, but in the last few decades it has really been the bearer of some terrific music at the hands of the hated on. This week Beck responded to all this Matt Friedberger (of The Fiery Furnaces) vs. Radiohead vs. Himself controversy with a song dedicated to late composer Harry Partch. Now that's not the same Harry P...
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(Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford via Stereogum)Who: Sleigh BellsLocation: Brooklyn, NYelbo.ws Ranking: #39Thoughts: 'Tis almost the season for holiday merriment, but back in October Sleigh Bells were getting their wish with music fans and critics alike fawning over their every move during the annual CMJ Music Marathon. Sites like Stereogum, Pitchfork, and more were quick to anoint them the breakout...
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My apologies for the lack of posts today! I had total brains freeze last night when trying to come up with a Top 10 list today and my to say I've been lacking in new musical discoveries for a "Band of the Week" is pretty much an understatement of gargantuan proportions. Still, there's a lot of great music hitting the web this week, namely leaks from some big named indie rockers like Animal Coll...
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Anytime you can combine the greatness of free music, free booze, and free ice cream into one amazing event you pretty much assure yourself a full room with a lot of happy people. Last night, to celebrate the completion of "Road Trippin' with Ice Cream Man", the good folks at Babelgum threw a party showing off footage from the 32-episode series and giving us music from a solo Kurt Vile and Times...
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Let's go to the press release to tell you a little bit about Factory 25 and its latest releases on DVD..."Brooklyn based Factory 25 is bridging their love for independent cinema and music with three new releases available today. The film and music label has already unleashed 1001 Nights (staring Damon & Naomi) and Frownland onto the world in September and is continuing on their mission to get g...
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It may not be as monumental as celebrating the 20th anniversaries of labels like Matador, Merge, Warped, and Slumberland this year, but Paper Bag Records have made a nice gesture to celebrate their 7th Anniversary with a compilation featuring their bands covering a wide range of artists. Paper Bag have really done a splendid job over the last 7-years, cultivating a roster that really can't be h...
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Many months ago I wrote about Slothbear and their lo-fi recordings that were done on a broken 4-track recorder. Well it appears the band have tightened things up over the ensuing months and gone and gotten themselves some more fi for their latest batch of recordings.The recently released "Don't Taunt A Tiger" single is a two song adventure that shows these Long Island natives are definitely a b...
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There is nothing truly brilliant about living in New Jersey. The "armpit of America" that sits just a few miles to New York City's west has long been a wasteland where garbage and refineries go because people don't really want to. Sure, some people glorify the Jersey shore or wax poetic about the sameness of it's cul-de-sacs but truly who would ever want to live in a place where you had to driv...
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After meeting Will Stratton you have to hope that the old saying, "nice guys finish last", is complete and utter garbage. Stratton is the very definition of nice, a cordial young fellow willing to talk to any and all who approach him after a show and it helps that his music is so easy to fall for. With his subtle voice and terrific guitar strumming, Stratton has begun to establish himself as a ...
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Early this year we were so sure we had our year end list all planned out. The Antlers, Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, and Grizzly Bear had all stood us on our heads with their fantastic albums that had us wooing and cooing with each successive listen. But as the year has worn on there have been new surprises, bands that weren't known of prior to this year, bands that stepped up their game...
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Who: BlakrocTitle: BlakrocRelease Date: November 27thLabel: BlakrocThoughts: With their bluesy version of rock music you wouldn't necessarily take The Black Keys as fans of hip hop, but based on their new project Blakroc (both the name of their hip hop group and new record label) the band show that they aren't just fans of the genre they have great taste in the artists in that genre. Guest appe...
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Monday: The Jesus Lizard @ Irving Plaza 9pm $25 [tix]This week as folks look forward to next week's holiday a number of indie rock heavyweights will be hitting town to deliver the goods before the Holiday Season truly kicks into gear. First up are heavy rock luminaries The Jesus Lizard. They already left us in awe with their 9/11 references and stage diving at ATP NY, then blew away the invite...
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My lovely girlfriend Rachael will be DJing tonight in the gallery part of Le Poisson Rouge! So if you're heading to the Alela Diane, Marissa Nadler, Obra Squara show at the same location make sure you stop by to have a drink, hear some great tunes, and say hi!
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Crystal Stilts started as a band the same year that Slumberland Records got back up and running after a couple of years off. It makes sense that their paths would cross since the sounds of both seem to run parallel to each other. In 2008 they made it happen with Slumberland Records releasing the excellent debut LP Alight of Night. On Saturday they too will play the Slumberland Records 20th Anni...
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As a former member of Cyrstal Stilts, Frankie Rose should be pretty familiar with the world of Slumberland Records. Now that she has her own band, Frankie Rose and the Outs, she has decided to sign to Slumberland once again for their debut record. That speaks volumes to Slumberland's ability to cater to their artists and help further the careers of the band's on its roster. They too will be pla...
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In celebrating the 20th anniversary of Slumberland Records we contemplated listing the label's best albums as we've already done for Matador and Merge earlier this year, but we realized that Slumberland's tradition is built more on the 7" release than it is on the full album. Since they started the label has put out more 7" singles than anything else and they've all been a magnificent mix of st...
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Started in 1989 by a few members of some D.C. based bands, Slumberland Records has become synonymous with great indie pop music over the last 20-years. Since 1992, Mike Schulman of Black Tambourine has helmed the label bringing us fantastic music from bands like Stereolab, The Ropers, The Aislers Set, Crystal Stilts, and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. This week Slumberland Records is celebra...
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This week Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since I've spent most of the week celebrating the Slumberland 20th anniversary I've neglected the anniversary of what is most likely the most important kid's television show ever. I know for me personally I grew up on the show, watching Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, and Elmo (I was born the same month and year as Elmo!) teaching children the...
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Hailing from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pants Yell! are the latest addition to the Slumberland stable of bands. Listening to the tunes they have it they've already put out it seems like a great fit, but we're really excited for their debut album Received Pronunciation. Like everyone else being profiled this week they'll be performing at the Slumberland Records 20th Anniversary party at The Bell ...
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