Prince's classic album Purple Rain turns 25 years old this year. To commemorate that milestone SPIN magazine has compiled a track-for-track tribute to the record they're calling Purplish Rain.The album will be available for free download to SPIN and SPIN.com subscribers on June 23rd.Here's a look at the tracks and who's covering what:"Let's Go Crazy" RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS"Take Me With U" SHARON
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A slew of artists have been added to the line-up for Suffolk’s forthcoming Latitude Festival.Of Montreal, Maps, St Vincent, Lykke Li and Camera Obscura are now set to play the four-day bash which is set run from July 16-19 in Suffolk, England.The event is also now set to see performances by Fever Ray, Paloma Faith, Local Natives, Mirrors, Sky Larkin, Villagers, Goldheart Assembly, and Alfonzo.R...
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Of Montreal are set to release the second single off their latest album, ‘Skeletal Lamping‘, later this month.‘For Our Elegant Caste‘ is set for release June 23 (July 6 in the UK).The single will be released as both a limited 7″ and a digital download which will include the singles’ music video.‘Skeletal Lamping‘, the band’s the ninth studio album, was released late last year.Of Montreal
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Who: The Antlers + Au Revoir SimoneWhen: May 29thWhere: Music Hall of WilliamsburgOn Sale: NowMore DatesThoughts: My obsession with The Antlers isn't going to fade anytime soon so you guys better just get used to it! Or better yet join in the fun! This time around The Antlers will be hitting the road with the lovely ladies of Au Revoir Simone. So you've got one van filled with three dudes and a...
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Leisure Lab interviews British DJ and Basic Soul host Simon Harrison.2009's All Eyes On by Simon Harrison incl. new acts s.a Landslide, Marc Rapson, RLP, Soundpieces etc.Muxtape is back as a "minimalist platform for bands to promote their music and listeners to create mixes." The first artists invited incl. Of Montreal, Girl Talk, Dan Deacon and Reggie Watts.
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Some bands were created to sell out massive arenas. Others, like of Montreal, thrive in more intimate settings, where theatrical antics, soul-baring vocals, and frenetic flamboyance are more affective from a few feet away. The sold out Paradise Rock Club provided ample space for Kevin Barnes and his fellow Elephant 6-ers to deliver nothing short of the spectacle fans have learned to expect from...
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Quick translation of my Dutch review for my fanzine (www.ikrszine.blogspot.com). So sorry for any spelling or grammar errors, really did this in a hurry without rereading or an edit. But I believe this band is touring England so thought I would just put this one up. Anyway, the review:A celebrated band, an impeccable live reputation, consecutive successful releases, one of the most eye-catching...
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I just saw Of Montreal in concert, and well, I'm speechless. This concert will move into one of my top 10 concerts ever.I'll have to compose myself and expand further, later, but here are some of the wonderful things that came to me as I watched them perform:This is the New Psychedlia with visuals by Hanna BarberaKevin Barnes wears his influences on his sleeve - er...cod piece (?). Most notab...
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Kevin Barnes is one of my heroes of music, period. A David Bowie of our generation, with his gender-bending and sexuality-bending style has never been one that I've cared for since his records usually entail some top notch writing and the most catchiest songs I've ever heard While, I tried to hold in my glee while [...] Related posts:Of Montreal - Id Engager MP3 Released I tried thinking of a...
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Remember how "Id Engager"'s disco ends on an ominous note? The Skeletal Lamping closer's oddly scripted B-side "Alter Egagle Whoa" follows that escalating path, taking the party down a notch without disturbing your rug shaking.
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The hardest band name to insert into a sentence, Of Montreal are embarking upon a European tour starting right about January 2009. The band are currently on a monstrous U. S tour to pump up the release of their new single/DVD.
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We'd given fair warning about of Montreal's Skeletal Lamping stage setup, but we weren't prepared for all the stops they pulled out for their show this past Friday at Roseland, NYC. Like, for instance: By now you may have heard that Kevin Barnes sang "St. Exquisite's Confessions" while sitting on and stroking a white horse. Understandably, the place lost it. (We have photos to prove it.) While...
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Of Montreal is back with a new album called Skeletal Lamping Collection and a decent set of fall tour dates to support the effort. I love how they’re releasing the album, too:Of Montreal has unveiled the physical versions of its groundbreaking Skeletal Lamping Collection due out October 21 on Polyvinyl. The collection marks a [...]
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Tonight's show will have gobs and gobs of brand new music, including the new Of Montreal and others. Check it all out from 9-11 PM EST tonight right here on the Berklee Internet Radio Network.
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