I just saw this blog post by Nate on The Format's MySpace:IMPORTANTWe have just put out word that we will not be making a new Format album. Please understand this was a tough decision and we're both upset about it. While we accept there will be false speculation as to why, understand that Sam and I remain extremely close and in fact are still passing the twin peaks box set back and forth in an ...
Indie pop/rock band The Format is celebrating the one year anniversary of their impeccable album Dog Problems by doing the unthinkable: giving it away for free.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADYou have to enter your e-mail address for a mailing list, but this album is totally worth it. Dog Problems was one of my favorite albums of 2006. If you haven't heard this album, do yourself a favor and download i...
Through the wonders of the internet, I got my hands on my favorite track from Mandy Moore's upcoming album Wild Hope. I've been listening to it nonstop all day and the more I hear it, the more I really enjoy the song. Gardenia is not reinventing the wheel or anything, but it's simple and beautiful and shows an impressive growth for her as an artist. Pop star no more...I think Mandy is now begin
That was my (verbal, screaming) reaction when I saw the Austin City Limits lineup last night. I didn't expect Midlake, and I am beyond thrilled! The Trials of Van Occupanther was one of my favorite albums of 2006.Overall, I think it's a pretty solid lineup. I don't care about a few of the headliners, but there are enough smaller bands that interest me and will cause me endless scheduling conflic
Every morning I have a music routine in my car. It goes a little something like this: "get in, start car, open garage door, find sunglasses to block out the killer SoCal sun, turn off CD and turn on KROQ for the morning Kevin and Bean show, pray silently to a God I might not even believe in that they don't play any Linkin Park or Red Hot Chili Peppers today." I keep doing this same routine ev...
Well, I got my ticket to this year's Austin City Limits festival! Last year was my first ACL experience, and thanks to some strong sunscreen, great music and my kick-ass friends I had a fantastic time. I'm looking forward to this year, but the suspense in waiting for the full lineup is killing me! I'm praying for some Arcade Fire love, praying so hard...Here is who is confirmed so far (via a...