Converse Indie Contest Winners with Downloads
C'mon, who hasn't enjoyed a steady pair or ogled a fancy variety of Converse sneakers at one point in their lives? They're the classic American fashion statement and kicker of choice among musicians and artists I know. I've got my filthy, worn-out red chucks on right now. (Hey Converse, send me some new chucks, size 6.5, please).Anyway, in a marketing move, Converse partnered with a shoe store ...
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Track & VIdeo of the Day: The Transmissions, The Catch
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Strangely refreshing, like an earthen romp and a sleek razorblade all at once. Here's a track from The Transmissions never before offered for download.The CatchThis guy's one of my favorites. He's putting some seriously twisted videos of a whole different variety up on Facebook, too.See more video, get more tracks and read the full review of The Transmissions Luxury Wafers Session.The Transmis...
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Sasha Smith, Live@Chessvolt Studios
You can't think of Sasha Smith without thinking of piano. The two are inseparable. Thank goodness.Sasha Smith has a story. He grew up on keys in Northern California, eventually getting himself snuck into bars to play before he even had facial hair. In his early teens he'd already put out a couple of records, gained radio airtime and was playing San Francisco festivals. Then, before he was ol...
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The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, The Sun Ain't Shining No More
A spunky, new-soul track from bright new Danish band, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour,The Sun Ain't Shining No Morecombines classic grooves with fresh beauty.Admittedly, there's a heap of hype around this pair from Copenhagen. Their Myspace page is bells and whistles galore - a killer party invitation filled with hipster fashion and dying to capture you as a fan, if you buy in. Irritatingly, they onl...
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Premature Trackulation: Rademacher, Arkansas
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Rademacher from Fresno stars Malcolm Sosa on guitar with a velcro voice - part singing, part dialogue - that seems to have exerted its character heavily in the LA indie scene. Ever hear of The Henry Clay People? It's certain they've been directly influenced by Sosa's style. Greer McGettrick plays bass and sings backup vocals and Eli Reyes (LA) manned drums on this live session for Luxury Wafer...
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Yacht, Summer Song and their tripped out new album cover
photo by Steve SchroederYACHT (Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans) from Portland is stoked: their new album art was designed by Boyd Elder, the same guy who designed the art for the Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. It seems they were all hanging out in West Texas, writing, recording and whatnot, in the very place where an unexplained paranormal and optical phenomenon -The Marfa Lights - oc...
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Akron/Family, River mp3
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Even the toughest to please agree: Akron/Family straight up steals the show with their exhilirating hoedown of vigorous freak-folk gospel uncoiled in motion-inspiring, rhythmic jams.Shake it all loose with Riverfrom Akron/Family's upcoming May 2009 album, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free on Dead Oceans. Pretty cool - if you preorder the album now, they'll give you an immediate download of the whole thin
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Justin Townes Earle - Exclusive Interview for Luxury Wafers
Ausipiciously predisposed by genetics, wily, wise and weathered young Justin Townes Earl has rebirthed himself clean to embody the earnest American roots musician he was naturally intended to be. Earle recently visited LA for a show at Spaceland and generously shared with Luxury Wafers in this exclusive interview about his new record, Midnight at the Movies, about songwriting, performing, his b...
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Justin Townes Earle, Live@Spaceland 4/2/09
From his new album, Midnight at the Movies, Justin Townes Earle plays Someday I'll Be Forgiven For This live at Spaceland in LA 4/2/09.
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Justin Townes Earle, Live@Spaceland 4/2/09
From his new album, Midnight at the Movies, Justin Townes Earle plays Someday I'll Be Forgiven For This live at Spaceland in LA 4/2/09.Justin Townes Earle Live@Spaceland in LA from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.
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Premature Trackulation: The Paper Raincoat, Rewind
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The Paper Raincoat is the quirky progeny of Brooklyn songwriters Amber Rubarth and Alex Wong.Their storyline developed around a central character (Grace) has blossomed into a string of songs told by the pair in narration of the character's interface with and experiences in the world.The danger of a project such as this is excessive theatrics or emotional disconnect. Rubarth and Wong, however, d...
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Track & Video of the Day: Braden Land, Evangeline Tonight
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Unfalteringly rich acoustic guitar and complimentary harmonica frame Braden Land's heartbroken lullaby, Evangeline Tonight, a beautiful song that glows with the obvious: Land is clearly tapped into a deep root. His timeless, enveloping sound should be compared to weighty predecessors Dylan, Townes Van Zandt and Lowell George.Steady and grounded, Braden Land appears to reside in the company of a...
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Bag of Kittens - Allyson Seconds & Anton Barbeau - Live@The Hangar in Sacramento
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Premature Trackulation: You, Me & Iowa, All In Good Time
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Spunky, uplifting and fun, You, Me & Iowa presents their music on an artistically sweeping canvas dashed with bright instrumentals and heady lyrical topics. Energetic and distinctive, the group has their own bold, saucy verve which they dish out in a busy style ala Talking Heads.The intro to All In Good Time sets the stage for a good, clean party involving lots of joyful moving about.You, Me & ...
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Sasha Smith Video: Sneek
Here's a treat from seasoned boogie woogie/ragtime piano virtuoso Sasha Smith (February Fifths). Sneek tiptoes and cavorts through an entertaining musical mystery caper.Sasha Smith MyspaceSasha Smith - Sneek - Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.
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Premature Trackulation: The Traditionist, Driftwood Doll
This 8-minute live track, repetitious yet far from tedious, is folk soaked to the bone with the ghost of Neil Young. Joey Barro (The Antiques) has become The Traditionist. He crows with fresh, reflective sadness, his voice strong and clear.I have to admit, Barro's clunky appelation, The Traditionist, originally appealed to me about like a heavy leather sofa, sparsely yet tastefully adorned wit...
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Silver Darling Video: Brick and Mortar
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When we recorded Silver Darling, Live@ the Hangar in Sacramento, it was still freezing cold - both outside and in - as evidenced by their stylish wintry getups. This is the first recording their new song, Brick and Mortar, a devilishy inspired tune with anxiety provoking, dramatically yanking electric guitar riffs, super-warm Rickenbacker bass, trombone and keys, steady tambourine-laden drumbea...
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