Elf Power and Vic Chesnutt teamed up this year to release Dark Developments and do a bit of touring. Luckily for us, The Flat Response was on hand at their show at the Hi-Fi to record both bands' set (including Elf Power as the backing band for Chesnutt). Elf Power killed me at the E6 [...]
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One day I'm going to compile a list of the toughest bands to cover. It won't always be the best loved — Led Zep is fertile grounds for covering — but it'll almost definitely be the bands with the most rabid fans. And surely, surely the Smiths must be among the ones at the top. [...]
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Poor The Boy Least Likely To. They released one of my favorite albums of 2005, then had to sit around for a bit. As they explained to Stereogum, their record label dissolved and they had no way to release their follow-up. But it looks like they'll have it out in March of next year (yay!). [...]
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Maybe this one is for the Australians, who would be about ready to experience some summer rays. However, here in Kentucky it's gloomy and rainy. Not even snowy — what an insult! But it's always sunny in PAS/CAL land. Here's their video for "Summer is Always Here," from their new album I Was Raised By [...]
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Depending on who you ask, Will Oldham's show on Friday was either the most beautiful show to his Lexington in years (barring Jeff Mangum's appearance, naturally) — or a train wreck. Oldham's beautiful lyrics and his bands' well-crafted instrumentation were muddled or practically inaudible due to sound difficulties. However, I was in the front row [...]
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Andrew English brought out his crew last night to play a great opening set for Bonnie 'Prince' Billy at the Old Tar Distillery. His songs were great, though not terribly different than most of his stuff with Scourge of the Sea. Rounding out his vision were Scott Whiddon on guitar and Matt Duncan on the [...]
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Man, Architecture in Helsinki have really done a 180 in the past two years. In just a short time they've gone from twee pop to some 80s-inspired strangeness. But while I prefer their first two albums, I still love their new stuff. "That Beep" is curious little song with a video to match. It's wild [...]
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Just a quick reminder (since my web host is apparently near death), Bonnie 'Prince' Billy will be playing Lexington TONIGHT at the Old Tar Distillery. MP3: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Death to Everyone Bonnie "Prince" Billy & The Picket Line with The Swells & The Englishmen Old Tarr Distillery - Manchester St - Lexington November 21, Art show at [...]
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Two great bands, Andrew Bird and Loney Dear, with early '09 releases are going to be touring together as well. Below are dates for Loney Dear with ones marked with an asterisk (*) signifying that they're a Bird/Loney show. Not enough Bird for you? Well check out this great recording of his new song "Natural [...]
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Thanks to Ear Farm for letting me know that the MTVu Woodie performances were up. Seems like they were big on collaborations this year, which is fine with me because on stage collaborations are about the greatest thing that can happen at a show. The Cool Kids were joined by some guy named Asher Roth, [...]
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I liked the Decemberists' last album, but it wasn't really the direction I hoped they'd go. As of late, they've really been impressing me, however. "Record Year" is a great tune — especially considering that it's just a bside. Stream "Record Year" at Spin.com
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I'm still not sure how sold I am on Pivot's music, but it's at least good enough to where I'm able to enjoy this music video for the title track of their In the Blood LP from Warp Records. Do watch if: you're a fan of Jaws, Team America, puppet violence or DIY movies a [...]
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I've never been big into Rodrigo y Gabriela. I enjoyed their album once or twice, watched about ten minutes of their set at Bonnaroo and that's about it. However, their new live CD/DVD might just have made a believer out of me. This version of "Tamacun," though good, isn't even one of my favorites on [...]
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The Morning Benders' exclusive iTunes session is released today. You can purchase it from iTunes or, if you're cheap, stream two of the songs over at their Myspace. I was looking forward to hearing their cover of "I Wanna Be Like You" from the Jungle Book and it didn't let me down. It's drum-heavy and [...]
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Cold War Kids are sharing the entire documentary behind the creation of their album Loyalty to Loyalty on Youtube right now. I've got to bolt for lunch with my dad, but it's nice to know this will be waiting for me when I get home from work.
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After some lengthy delays, Girl Talk's Feed the Animals is out in stores today. I was lucky enough to catch up with him for a few minutes preceding his Louisville show this weekend. Read on if you've ever wondered what happens when you hold up a phone with that application to identify songs to a [...]
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As Deerhoof release their newest video from their new record, a few questions remain. Is the Jamie Stewart that directed "Basketball Get Your Groove Back" the same one from Xiu Xiu? (My money's on yes). Is "Basketball…" the new "Panda Panda Panda" for the sports sect? (Probably) And do I need to enter drug rehab [...]
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One of my biggest regrets is that I don't have more hours in the day to cover Lexington's constantly awesome music community. I do my best, but sometimes a few releases slip through. Ironically, this time it's one of the bigger bands to come out of Lexington. Warmer Milks' Soft Walks is unlike anything I've [...]
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This year Of Montreal are the gift that keeps on giving. Hot on the heels of their "Superman," "Day Man" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" covers, is this one from their recent Atlanta show. Here they offer their take on Franz Ferdinand's now-classic "Take Me Out" after a little bit of stage cleaning. As always, email [...]
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You know that scene in Jesus Christ Superstar where the lepers and and the infirm are pushing towards Jesus and he eventually flips out? That's kind of it was like being in the audience of Girl Talk's show on Friday. Hundreds of underage hipsters were surging towards the stage as soon as Girl Talk's intro [...]
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