Seattle's Say Hi (formerly known as Say Hi To Your Mom) is a monumental band of one creator (singer/songwriter/guitarist/computer operator Eric Elbogen) plus one drummer, who produce an epic sound that loosely yet intelligently fits the times today. Lyrically enrapturing and rolled up in an elegant musical rug, Say Hi's songs are unpretentious and emotionally evocative. Listening feels like a s...
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Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Say Hi, Live@Chessvolt Studios
Yacht, Psychic City mp3 and a story, of course
Portland, OR / Marfa,TX based pseudo-spiritual-intellectual electro-space-head duo YACHT has released a track from their upcoming album, See Mystery Lights, due out July 28, 2009.It's called Psychic City [mp3]....Ay yai yai yah!The couple swears not to be inciting a cult following. From their 'Mission' page, "YACHT is a Band, Belief System, and Business conducted by Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. ...
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Sasquatch Day 2 - Sunday Lineup and more mp3s...
Enjoy some of what Sasquatch-goers will be hearing today at the gorge:Devotion [mp3] - Viva VoceSick on Sugar [mp3] - Point Juncture, WAYou, Me and the Bourgeoisie [mp3] - The Submarines (Tonetiger Remix) Jane's Addiction / Nine Inch Nails / TV On The Radio / The Murder City Devils / of Montreal / The Avett Brothers / Calexico / M83 / The Airborne Toxic Event / The Walkmen / The Wrens / St. Vin...
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Sasquatch Festival 2009 Begins! Saturday Lineup and some mp3s
Here's a taste of today's Sasquatch (Party On):Transliterator [mp3] - DevotchkaLand of the Freak [mp3] - King Khan & the ShrinesThe Reeling [mp3] - Passion Pit (Wallpaper Remix)Kings of Leon / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / The Decemberists / Animal Collective / Bon Iver / Devotchka / M. Ward / Doves / Sun Kil Moon / The Gaslight Anthem / King Khan & The Shrines / Ra Ra Riot / Shearwater / Passion Pit / Mt....
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Luxury Wafers Exclusive: Johnny Bennett, Live@Chessvolt Studios
Singer-songwriter, Johnny Bennett, has been around. He's lived and played in LA, San Francisco, New York and now Nashville. We weren't quite sure what to expect when he came into the studio for a live Luxury Wafers session. His musical foundation was set in the classical arena. On digging into Bennett's diverse offering of prior albums, which date back to 1999, it's instantly apparent the guy c...
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Black Moth Super Rainbow Tour, Video, mp3s! Born on a Day the Sun Didn't Rise; Dark Bubbles Video
photo by jae rubertoFirst things first, it's hard for me not to love a band that goes by the name Black Moth Super Rainbow.Their lo-fi, writhy grooves have stepped up to a studio album debut (complete with live drummer), Eating Us (May 26th, 2009, Graveface), a recording they call their 'dark bubblegum freakout for 2009' produced by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips).Here's the track from the new rel...
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New Suckers Video: Easy Chairs plus It Gets Your Body Movin' mp3
All hail the return of freaks! Floating insect people in a strange, saturated, lush dreamworld. Suckers' Easy Chairs pours a playground refrain into a pliable stocking, then stretches, bends and pulls, like one of those rubber squeeze dolls with eyes that pop out. This song is just so ripe. The video requires only occasional focus. Turn it on, have a peek, and listen.And in case you missed it w...
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Luxury Wafers Exclusive: The Duhks, Live@Chessvolt Studios
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Butch Norton & Peter Malick, Duets On The Spin-Dry Cycle - Peez and Beez Waltz [mp3]
Zany duo, Butch Norton and Peter Malick, expresses rich appreciation for domestic appliances and the unstoppable inclination to make music and fun under any circumstance. On their upcoming release, Duets on the Spin-Dry Cycle, Butch and Peter do what they do best - wax creatively, turning out spontaneous nuggets of juicy instrumental goodness.Peez and Beez Waltz [mp3]churns a cool yet hearty ...
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Luxury Wafers Exclusive: The Paper Raincoat, Live@Chessvolt Studios
If you've ever been on Myspace, chances are you've seen Amber Rubarth. It seemed for a while she was a little bit of everywhere, gently wheedling her way into my subconscious, making an impression around the time Colbie Caillat splashed on the scene, similarly fresh with sunshine and cute as a button with an adorable topper. I can't say I ever consciously listened to Amber Rubarth's songs back ...
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Cage The Elephant, Tiny Little Robots mp3
Tiny Little Robots [mp3]Kentucky boys Cage the Elephant have been endearing European audiences with their no-frills old-school punk-funk-punk for some time. On Relentless overseas and Jive over here, they have a new self-titled record. Now Cage the Elephant is on a mission to stir up some love back home. From the looks of their recent Coachella video, lead singer Matt Shultz has no problem brea...
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Bowerbirds, Northern Lights [mp3]
North Carolina's Bowerbirds are out with a new record called Upper Air (Dead Oceans, 7/7/09) and a heavy summer tour to promote it.Northern Lights rings clear and penetrating, simply beautiful.Can't wait to hear the whole new record.
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Viva Voce, Rose City (Barsuk/May 26th, 2009), Devotion mp3
After a year away, building a studio, hanging around their home town of Portland and gigging with country rock band, Blue Giant, Viva Voce (Kevin and Anita Robinson) is back with two added members and Rose City (Barsuk, May 26th, 2009) a DIY goodie they pulled off entirely in one month's time.The result is a big sounding Cracker Jack box full of rock, searing and vibrant, loaded with surprise c...
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Мумий Тролль / Mumiy Troll, Comrade Ambassador; Venemous Star [mp3]
Venemous Star [mp3]We had the great pleasure of hosting Russian megastars, Mumiy Troll, in the studio for a live Luxury Wafers Session yesterday. These guys are the real deal. A foursome from Vladivostok led by Ilya Lagutenko - THE definitive force in currently trending music in his country - Mumiy Troll modestly appreciates iconic status as the cultural equivalent of The Beatles in Russia. Abs...
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