A faux Dylan covers Mr. Geisel.
Dylan Hears a Who!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
OPmP3s: Air - Once Upon a Time
I'm not the biggest Air fan in the world, but they played a surprisingly good set at Coachella a few years ago. So, I'm looking forward to seeing them this year on Sunday night, though hopefully they won't be on at the same time as Happy Mondays.
stereogum: New Air - "Once Upon A Time": "New Air - 'Once Upon A Time'
Like the best in Air's incomparable catalog, 'Once Upon A Time' is tough to hold down, both evocative yet languidly detached, at once rife with instrumentation and as buoyant as, well, air. It's the first single from Pocket Symphony, and the one for which they just shot a note perfect video. We tend toward hyperbole with the band that gave this blog its name, so we'll spare you the gush and just let you at the track. It's awesome. (Sorry couldn't help it.)
Air - 'Once Upon A Time' (MP3)"
stereogum: New Air - "Once Upon A Time": "New Air - 'Once Upon A Time'
Like the best in Air's incomparable catalog, 'Once Upon A Time' is tough to hold down, both evocative yet languidly detached, at once rife with instrumentation and as buoyant as, well, air. It's the first single from Pocket Symphony, and the one for which they just shot a note perfect video. We tend toward hyperbole with the band that gave this blog its name, so we'll spare you the gush and just let you at the track. It's awesome. (Sorry couldn't help it.)
Air - 'Once Upon A Time' (MP3)"
Thursday, February 22, 2007
OPmP3: Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson's an English producer who's done a bunch of really interesting producing and remixing of popular UK acts. Or rather, perhaps, he's popularized them.
I'll let the inestimable Fluxblog describe his solo track. The revisit of the Lily Allen track (Coachella Sunday) takes the original's ska and swerves nostalgic into the girl group/motown territory of some of his Amy Winehouse work. Think I like the original better, but maybe it's just fresher.
FLUXBLOG: A Jointless Finger Made Out Of Pork: "Mark Ronson featuring Santo Gold 'Pretty Green' - The original version of 'Pretty Green' by the Jam is hardly a sleepy tune, but in comparison to this super-kinetic cover by producer Mark Ronson, it seems stiff and comatose. Is there even a proper genre name for this thing, other than 'classy dance-pop stuff with horns that Mark Ronson makes' or um, 'modern Ze'? Santo Gold has a prissy, bratty voice similar to that of Cristina, though her delivery is more playful than caustic and ironic. Not to say that there isn't some irony in this record; it's just that it's not the kind that is meant to make you feel bad. (Click here for Mark Ronson's MySpace page.)"
DOWNLOAD: Lily Allen - Smile (Mark Ronson revisit)
DOWNLOAD: Mark Ronson f. Santo Gold - Pretty Green
And get the Ronson produced Amy Winehouse track 'Rehab' at previous post 'LBF - Amy Winehouse - Rehab'
I'll let the inestimable Fluxblog describe his solo track. The revisit of the Lily Allen track (Coachella Sunday) takes the original's ska and swerves nostalgic into the girl group/motown territory of some of his Amy Winehouse work. Think I like the original better, but maybe it's just fresher.
FLUXBLOG: A Jointless Finger Made Out Of Pork: "Mark Ronson featuring Santo Gold 'Pretty Green' - The original version of 'Pretty Green' by the Jam is hardly a sleepy tune, but in comparison to this super-kinetic cover by producer Mark Ronson, it seems stiff and comatose. Is there even a proper genre name for this thing, other than 'classy dance-pop stuff with horns that Mark Ronson makes' or um, 'modern Ze'? Santo Gold has a prissy, bratty voice similar to that of Cristina, though her delivery is more playful than caustic and ironic. Not to say that there isn't some irony in this record; it's just that it's not the kind that is meant to make you feel bad. (Click here for Mark Ronson's MySpace page.)"
DOWNLOAD: Lily Allen - Smile (Mark Ronson revisit)
DOWNLOAD: Mark Ronson f. Santo Gold - Pretty Green
And get the Ronson produced Amy Winehouse track 'Rehab' at previous post 'LBF - Amy Winehouse - Rehab'
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Coachella Saturday regina spektor - hotel song
Adorable quirky NY by way of Russia piano playing singer.
Going to try to see her whole set.
Coachella Must See's Saturday
Arcade Fire.
We love us a spectacle at AgainAgain. And these Montreal(ans? ites? ians?) are sure to provide a highlight after the sun goes down.
OPmP3: Kings of Leon Leak
Kings of Leon (Coachella Saturday) have a new album out soon, and it's leaking all over the place like that boat that Isaac from Modest Mouse and Co have taken to their doom.
Get two tracks over at the Test Pilot, and another one(the single) over at Side One:
The Test Pilot: "'Knocked Up' a sick, 7 minute intro song combined with the nasty, scattered guitar of 'McFearless' make the new Kings of Leon album, Because of the Times KILLER. The boys have definitely developed in their off time for a much more aggressive sound that gets darker and pretty fierce at times.
Knocked Up
McFearless"
Side One
"Whoa. I have to say that I never thought Kings Of Leon would ever amaze me ever again. I thoroughly enjoyed their first album, Youth & Young Mandhood, but their sophomore effort, Aha Shake Heartbreak, fell flat for me. In fact I was so disappointed that I buried the band in the back of my mind for what would have been forever until I came across a couple of songs from their upcoming release, Because Of The Times. It's due out on April 3 via RCA and is really looking like it is going to be one of the higher quality efforts of 2007. It's crazy how sometimes you will force forget a band only to have them come back and make you look ridiculous for doing such a thing. Get ready to enjoy a couple of your new favorite songs.
:Kings Of Leon - McFearless: This song is the sole reason that today's post starts out with Whoa. I absolutely love how the music is just jam-packed with energy and tension; it really takes Caleb's voice work and easily makes it the most epic thing that this band has ever done. Who would have thought that the band who would shoot to the top of my list of "artists to see live" would be the Kings Of Leon!?
:Kings Of Leon - On Call: I can see why this is the first single off the album. It has a very slick modern rock vibe going on and it's catchy enough that it holds a chance of getting lodged in your head. I personally would have chosen McFearless to be the first single and this as the second, but since I'm not running the show it's vice versa. Listen up for my favorite part at the 2:26 mark when a nice little guitar solo slides in out of nowhere."
Get two tracks over at the Test Pilot, and another one(the single) over at Side One:
The Test Pilot: "'Knocked Up' a sick, 7 minute intro song combined with the nasty, scattered guitar of 'McFearless' make the new Kings of Leon album, Because of the Times KILLER. The boys have definitely developed in their off time for a much more aggressive sound that gets darker and pretty fierce at times.
Knocked Up
McFearless"
Side One
"Whoa. I have to say that I never thought Kings Of Leon would ever amaze me ever again. I thoroughly enjoyed their first album, Youth & Young Mandhood, but their sophomore effort, Aha Shake Heartbreak, fell flat for me. In fact I was so disappointed that I buried the band in the back of my mind for what would have been forever until I came across a couple of songs from their upcoming release, Because Of The Times. It's due out on April 3 via RCA and is really looking like it is going to be one of the higher quality efforts of 2007. It's crazy how sometimes you will force forget a band only to have them come back and make you look ridiculous for doing such a thing. Get ready to enjoy a couple of your new favorite songs.
:Kings Of Leon - McFearless: This song is the sole reason that today's post starts out with Whoa. I absolutely love how the music is just jam-packed with energy and tension; it really takes Caleb's voice work and easily makes it the most epic thing that this band has ever done. Who would have thought that the band who would shoot to the top of my list of "artists to see live" would be the Kings Of Leon!?
:Kings Of Leon - On Call: I can see why this is the first single off the album. It has a very slick modern rock vibe going on and it's catchy enough that it holds a chance of getting lodged in your head. I personally would have chosen McFearless to be the first single and this as the second, but since I'm not running the show it's vice versa. Listen up for my favorite part at the 2:26 mark when a nice little guitar solo slides in out of nowhere."
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Sasquatch!: Arcade Fire, Bjork, M.I.A., Interpol, Spoon
According to Pitchfork, here's your less bands, more scenic views alternative to Coachella...
Pitchfork: Sasquatch!: Arcade Fire, Bjork, M.I.A., Interpol, Spoon: "The Pacific Northwest's Sasquatch! Music Festival has announced the preliminary lineup of its sixth annual festival, which will be held over Memorial Day Weekend on May 26 and 27 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington.
The lineup includes Bj�rk, the Arcade Fire, the Beastie Boys, Interpol, M.I.A., Spoon, the Hold Steady, Grizzly Bear, Neko Case, the Thermals, the Blow, Loney, Dear, the Black Angels, Electrelane, Manu Chao, Mirah, and Bad Brains. There are still more acts yet to be announced, but the full lineup so far is listed below."
Pitchfork: Sasquatch!: Arcade Fire, Bjork, M.I.A., Interpol, Spoon: "The Pacific Northwest's Sasquatch! Music Festival has announced the preliminary lineup of its sixth annual festival, which will be held over Memorial Day Weekend on May 26 and 27 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington.
The lineup includes Bj�rk, the Arcade Fire, the Beastie Boys, Interpol, M.I.A., Spoon, the Hold Steady, Grizzly Bear, Neko Case, the Thermals, the Blow, Loney, Dear, the Black Angels, Electrelane, Manu Chao, Mirah, and Bad Brains. There are still more acts yet to be announced, but the full lineup so far is listed below."
Sunday, February 18, 2007
special Grand Ole Opry guests at Neko Case
Last night's Neko Case show at the Fonda had a very special guest. New labelmate, Porter Wagoner made a surprise appearance and sang a few old numbers.
The faithful in the crowd that were a little more country than alt were suitably wowed by the presence of a Country Hall of Famer.
We were impressed, but even more so when the actor Dwight Yoakam (Sling Blade) and also the former Mr. Angelina Jolie showed up and played bass and drums, respectively.
Neko, of course, was amazing. You really need to see her live, if you haven't. More on her tomorrow or later tonight.
From the LAist:
"(l-r): Marty Stuart, Billy Bob Thornton, Porter Wagoner, and Dwight Yoakam perform a surprise set before Neko Case @ The Henry Fonda Theatre.
For the first time in recent history, Hollywood was rattled by bonafide foot-stomping. Many in the audience at the Music Box last night had no idea what was taking place when Neko Case announced Porter Wagoner's intention to take over Hollywood. But a historic buzz took hold when an old man in a purple rhinestone Nudie suit strutted out to the stage and launched into "A Satisfied Mind" with Case at his side.
The 79-year-old Wagoner, who sounded as if he was singing with very few teeth in his mouth, is known by the MySpace generation as one of the figures on the much-forwarded "application to be a redneck." He also appeared in Season 2 Episode 9 of Ali G to provide songwriting inspiration for Borat.
In real life, he was the host of the syndicated Porter Wagoner Show from 1960-79 and is credited as the man who "discovered" Dolly Parton. Wagoner is one of the oldest surviving members of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Marty Stuart, who played alongside Wagoner for the entire mini-set, is known for his bluegrass style and for backing up Johnny Cash in the 1980's. Dwight Yoakam, the country music stud of the late 80's and early 90's, joined on a few songs and Billy Bob Thornton, the country boy actor and Angelina ex-beau ably handled the drums on "Satan's River" and "Green Grass of Home.""
The faithful in the crowd that were a little more country than alt were suitably wowed by the presence of a Country Hall of Famer.
We were impressed, but even more so when the actor Dwight Yoakam (Sling Blade) and also the former Mr. Angelina Jolie showed up and played bass and drums, respectively.
Neko, of course, was amazing. You really need to see her live, if you haven't. More on her tomorrow or later tonight.
From the LAist:
"(l-r): Marty Stuart, Billy Bob Thornton, Porter Wagoner, and Dwight Yoakam perform a surprise set before Neko Case @ The Henry Fonda Theatre.
For the first time in recent history, Hollywood was rattled by bonafide foot-stomping. Many in the audience at the Music Box last night had no idea what was taking place when Neko Case announced Porter Wagoner's intention to take over Hollywood. But a historic buzz took hold when an old man in a purple rhinestone Nudie suit strutted out to the stage and launched into "A Satisfied Mind" with Case at his side.
The 79-year-old Wagoner, who sounded as if he was singing with very few teeth in his mouth, is known by the MySpace generation as one of the figures on the much-forwarded "application to be a redneck." He also appeared in Season 2 Episode 9 of Ali G to provide songwriting inspiration for Borat.
In real life, he was the host of the syndicated Porter Wagoner Show from 1960-79 and is credited as the man who "discovered" Dolly Parton. Wagoner is one of the oldest surviving members of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Marty Stuart, who played alongside Wagoner for the entire mini-set, is known for his bluegrass style and for backing up Johnny Cash in the 1980's. Dwight Yoakam, the country music stud of the late 80's and early 90's, joined on a few songs and Billy Bob Thornton, the country boy actor and Angelina ex-beau ably handled the drums on "Satan's River" and "Green Grass of Home.""
OPmP3s: Good Weather for Airstrikes 'hotly tipped'
The excellent Good Weather for Airstrikes has a round-up of some of the 'buzz' bands slated for 2007, mostly from an anglo viewpoint.
I think we've posted or mentioned about Klaxons (Coachella band), Maccabees (get First Love), and you might've heard about Lily Allen(Coachella) by now.
He also talks up Cold War Kids which I'm going to post up today/tomorrow with a pic from Amy Whitehouse, who is gorgeous and fabulous, but not to be confused with singer Amy Winehouse.
Good Weather for Airstrikes
"Hotly Tipped For ‘07: The Bands To Watch (Part I)
Yeah, this would be much more appropriate if it came at the actual dawn of the New Year, rather than a month-and-a-half into it, but this is just how I roll. Anyway, this is the first of two installments in which I will be featuring the hot new bands primed to do big things in 2007. Obviously, some are going to do bigger things than others (see: Klaxons, Mika, The Maccabees, etc.) and due to the late nature of this post, some have already done or have begun to do big things, but either way the following is your complete directory of the bands to watch in ‘07. This is the first of two installments, in which I’ll be highlighting the bands most likely to score big with significant chart success, and the second installment will feature newer artists on the rise and primed to break into the public awareness, but not necessarily ready for radio stardom yet."
I think we've posted or mentioned about Klaxons (Coachella band), Maccabees (get First Love), and you might've heard about Lily Allen(Coachella) by now.
He also talks up Cold War Kids which I'm going to post up today/tomorrow with a pic from Amy Whitehouse, who is gorgeous and fabulous, but not to be confused with singer Amy Winehouse.
Good Weather for Airstrikes
"Hotly Tipped For ‘07: The Bands To Watch (Part I)
Yeah, this would be much more appropriate if it came at the actual dawn of the New Year, rather than a month-and-a-half into it, but this is just how I roll. Anyway, this is the first of two installments in which I will be featuring the hot new bands primed to do big things in 2007. Obviously, some are going to do bigger things than others (see: Klaxons, Mika, The Maccabees, etc.) and due to the late nature of this post, some have already done or have begun to do big things, but either way the following is your complete directory of the bands to watch in ‘07. This is the first of two installments, in which I’ll be highlighting the bands most likely to score big with significant chart success, and the second installment will feature newer artists on the rise and primed to break into the public awareness, but not necessarily ready for radio stardom yet."
Friday, February 16, 2007
OPmP3: Leak Of The Day: Modest Mouse's "Ship" Sails Around The Internet - Idolator
Fucking cool. But buy the album when it comes out!
Leak Of The Day: Modest Mouse's "Ship" Sails Around The Internet - Idolator: "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, the first album featuring the Johnny Marr-fortified lineup of Modest Mouse, is set to come out next month, but MP3s have started to make their way around the Web's back alleys. The record's most striking contributions don't come from the former Smiths guitarist, but from Shins lead singer James Mercer; he's on three of Ship's tracks, including 'Florida,' where Isaac Brock's growly yell gives way to Mercer floating in with a sweet, singsongy chorus:
Modest Mouse - Florida [MP3]
Modest Mouse - Missed The Boat [MP3]"
Leak Of The Day: Modest Mouse's "Ship" Sails Around The Internet - Idolator: "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, the first album featuring the Johnny Marr-fortified lineup of Modest Mouse, is set to come out next month, but MP3s have started to make their way around the Web's back alleys. The record's most striking contributions don't come from the former Smiths guitarist, but from Shins lead singer James Mercer; he's on three of Ship's tracks, including 'Florida,' where Isaac Brock's growly yell gives way to Mercer floating in with a sweet, singsongy chorus:
Modest Mouse - Florida [MP3]
Modest Mouse - Missed The Boat [MP3]"
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Jens Lekman
The ever amazing Jens Lekman has a new track called 'Your Beat Kicks Back Like Death,' a cover of a song by someone named Scout Niblet.
He puts the chorus on insane repeat 'We're all going to die. We don't know how and we don't know when.'
But strangely it comes off as fatalistic happiness. A call to action as it's incantonated over and over.
DOWNLOAD: Jens Lekman - 'Your Beat Kicks Back Like Death'
He puts the chorus on insane repeat 'We're all going to die. We don't know how and we don't know when.'
But strangely it comes off as fatalistic happiness. A call to action as it's incantonated over and over.
DOWNLOAD: Jens Lekman - 'Your Beat Kicks Back Like Death'
Brazilian Girls - Live in NYC - Jique
In addition to providing me with a great costume idea for Burning Man, you can see these guys at Coachella on Friday afternoon.
Monday, February 12, 2007
OPmP3: The Shins Bluegrass Tribute
I'm a sucker for these bluegrass tributes. Here's the Shins, via The Underrated Blog:
The Underrated Blog: Let's Give A Tribute To The Shins: "Wes let me in on an album titled The Shins Bluegrass Tribute. It was available on eMusic so I figured it was worth a shot. I really had no idea what to expect, not really being much of a bluegrass expert myself. But it's pretty amazing how well these songs have been translated. I've listened to the album continuously in the past 24 hours and I am still amazed. I have no idea who this band is, [Edit: It's Iron Horse, thanks Belch] but they really did a top-notch job. Go pick it up.
# The Shins - Sea Legs
# The Shins - Red Rabbits
# The Shins Bluegrass Tribute - Know Your Onion!
# The Shins Bluegrass Tribute - Kissing The Lipless"
The Underrated Blog: Let's Give A Tribute To The Shins: "Wes let me in on an album titled The Shins Bluegrass Tribute. It was available on eMusic so I figured it was worth a shot. I really had no idea what to expect, not really being much of a bluegrass expert myself. But it's pretty amazing how well these songs have been translated. I've listened to the album continuously in the past 24 hours and I am still amazed. I have no idea who this band is, [Edit: It's Iron Horse, thanks Belch] but they really did a top-notch job. Go pick it up.
# The Shins - Sea Legs
# The Shins - Red Rabbits
# The Shins Bluegrass Tribute - Know Your Onion!
# The Shins Bluegrass Tribute - Kissing The Lipless"
Friday, February 09, 2007
LBF: Rufus Wainwright 'California'
Gay icon Rufus Wainwright (he did a song-for-song recreation of a famous Judy Garland concert at Carnegie Hall) plays Friday afternoon at Coachella.
DOWNLOAD: Rufus Wainwright - "California"
LBF: Amy Winehouse - Rehab (Live on Jools Holland)
Tiny pop singer with a big voice(TM) with this bit of crooning soul. She'll be at Coachella. Catch her on Friday afternoon.
DOWNLOAD: Amy Winehouse - 'Rehab'
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Maps
A great version of Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs available here:
http://jamiesrunoutgroove.blogspot.com/2006/09/mp3-yeah-yeah-yeahs-peel-sess
ion-2002.html
http://jamiesrunoutgroove.blogspot.com/2006/09/mp3-yeah-yeah-yeahs-peel-sess
ion-2002.html
Friday, February 02, 2007
Modest Mouse - Dashboard
Modest Mouse now features Johnny Marr of Smiths fame on guitar. Not that you can really tell on this track, their first single from upcoming disc We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.
It's no 'Float On', but it's still good.
DOWNLOAD: Modest Mouse - Dashboard (Fileden link)
It's no 'Float On', but it's still good.
DOWNLOAD: Modest Mouse - Dashboard (Fileden link)
Bloc Party - The Prayer
First off, note that you'll need to click on the link here, which will take you to another page on the YouSendIt website. On that page is a Download Now button. Click on that. It's one added step than before, but it won't cost any of my friends any money in file hosting fees.
That out of the way, here's the brilliant new single from Bloc Party, 'The Prayer.'
First thing you notice, and this is fact, is that Bloc Party's drummer kicks much ass. Such force. And then the crazy warrior hymns start up. Menace, menace, menace. And then Kele starts singing about... being shy.
"God give me grace and dancing feet...Tonight make me unstoppable
I will charm, I will slice,
I will dazzle them with my wit"
Then a wash of synths and it nods at 80s New Wave, but I'm telling you they didn't play drums like this in John Hughes movies.
My first favorite track of the new year.
DOWNLOAD: Bloc Party - The Prayer (YouSendIt link)
That out of the way, here's the brilliant new single from Bloc Party, 'The Prayer.'
First thing you notice, and this is fact, is that Bloc Party's drummer kicks much ass. Such force. And then the crazy warrior hymns start up. Menace, menace, menace. And then Kele starts singing about... being shy.
"God give me grace and dancing feet...Tonight make me unstoppable
I will charm, I will slice,
I will dazzle them with my wit"
Then a wash of synths and it nods at 80s New Wave, but I'm telling you they didn't play drums like this in John Hughes movies.
My first favorite track of the new year.
DOWNLOAD: Bloc Party - The Prayer (YouSendIt link)
trying out new file hosting
New songs to be posted today, but first a little housekeeping.
I'm going to be trying out a few different FREE file hosting services. It would be remarkably helpful if you let me know what you think about the different services. Please, drop me a note and let me if the new downloading format is too difficult, a pain in the ass, great or whatever.
The other thought I had was to email files to you fine folks. It would be in the neighborhood of 2-3 mp3s per week. If you'd like AgainAgain via email, email me and we'll try that way out, too.
This is a blast to do and write for. Thanks for reading and listening.
-miguel
I'm going to be trying out a few different FREE file hosting services. It would be remarkably helpful if you let me know what you think about the different services. Please, drop me a note and let me if the new downloading format is too difficult, a pain in the ass, great or whatever.
The other thought I had was to email files to you fine folks. It would be in the neighborhood of 2-3 mp3s per week. If you'd like AgainAgain via email, email me and we'll try that way out, too.
This is a blast to do and write for. Thanks for reading and listening.
-miguel
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