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2008-10-27T07:30:00.004-04:00

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CONTEST: Diplo Prize Pack

2008-10-26T16:05:00.003-04:00

One lucky winner will receive two tickets for his upcoming Philly gig (November 14th @ Starlight Ballroom). He or she will also be the recipient of a limited edition Mad Decent hardshell case (designed by J. Chabot for a 15" MacBook).

E-mail us for a chance to snag both prizes!

A victor will be randomly chosen on 11/1.

View all dates on Diplo's fall trek here.

Visit Diplo on MySpace.

MP3: Radiohead - Reckoner (Diplo Mix)

8 Questions With: Tally Hall

2008-10-26T10:50:00.004-04:00

Following Friday's rousing set at Rehab, the Michigan based quintet dropped by The Rugby Store, where Jen got a chance to chat with Ross F. (percussionist) about a variety of topics.

1. What have you learned from being in the business?

Also, can you offer any advice to bands starting out?

It's really easy to get lost if you're caught up in too much of the "business" of everything. However, it's important to consider that of course, and to do everything you can to be active in promoting yourself and your music. The toughest part seems to be that the nature of the industry is such that things are always changing around, and the right move to make one month may be the wrong one the next. At that point, you need to just trust in the music you're making, and do what you really want to do. And if you succeed in that, the rest should fall into place.

2. How important is it for a band to come & play conferences like CMJ & SXSW?

Any opportunity to join in with your peers and perform, watch shows, converse, etc. it always a good. And there's no denying the fact that there are fun times to be had as well.

3. You were invited to play Lollapalooza this year which must have been amazing.

What is it like playing a festival that large?

It was certainly different than any other festivals we had played before. I was most impressed with how well coordinated everything was, and how well the festival was run in general. And of course it offered the opportunity to play for thousands of people who were all there because they wanted to spend their entire day enjoying music. I personally had a blast, got to talk to some artists that have been huge inspirations!

4. You recently made the move from Ann Arbor to New York. How are you finding it?

So far it has quickly become a very comfortable and exciting place to live and work on music. We found a great practice space that we enjoy spending time in and enjoy writing in, and what more could you ask for while embarking on your next album.

5. I've heard that you're currently writing your 2nd album. How is that going?

So far so good. I am confident that we will have a proud collection of songs to present.

6. Rugby likes to highlight different social action causes.

Do you have any special interest in a certain charity or cause?

It being almost election time, I should say I am always supportive of any organizations, bipartisan or otherwise, that move people to vote. It's tough sometimes when the electoral college system makes your vote seem meaningless, but everyone really should be making their voice heard. Our entire system of government is based on that fundamental principal, and we can't let laziness or apathy towards politics take anything away from that.

7. Tell me about your colors (each member has a different trademark tie which they wear at all gigs and in all press shots), how did that come about? Do you think it is important for a band to have a specific look?

The colors came up as a way to set ourselves apart from all of the other bands playing around campus. The idea of doing a little branding can go a long way in making your presence known. I don't necessarily think it's important that bands have a specific look, but something that people can refer to and say: "oh, it's the band that does this this this, or wears that". It can really help how well they remember you.

8. What was the highlight of CMJ 2008 for you?

For me it's really been the fact that so many of our friends our in town, be it bands or otherwise. It's nice that there was a reason for everyone to come in town the same weekend and play music together.

Visit Tally Hall on MySpace.

MP3: Tally Hall - Good Day

CMJ 2008: Matt's Best Of Day 5

2008-10-26T00:00:00.002-04:00

Sharon Van Etten (MySpace/MP3)
The Muggabears (MySpace/MP3)
PWRFL Power (MySpace/MP3)
Hayes Peebles (MySpace/MP3)
The Depreciation Guild (MySpace/MP3)

CMJ 2008: Matt's Best Of Day 4

2008-10-25T08:55:00.000-04:00

School Of Seven Bells (MySpace/MP3)
Tally Hall (MySpace/MP3)
The Seabellies (MySpace)
The Noisettes (MySpace/MP3)

ATJ's CMJ 2008 Unofficial Showcase: NEW VENUE!

2008-10-24T22:30:00.006-04:00

~~Tomorrow's impending T storms have caused us to relocate to... MARKET HOTEL (1142 Myrtle Avenue)!~~

~~The fabulous bill includes:~~

Fight Bite
High Places
The Homosexuals
Women
Bearsuit
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
Passion Pit
The Ruby Suns
Crystal Stilts

~~The party begins at NOON (and ends at SEVEN).~~

~~We can't wait to close out CMJ '08 with y'all!~~

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!*

MP3: Passion Pit - Sleepyhead

CMJ 2008: Matt's Best Of Day 3 (Part 2)

2008-10-24T08:45:00.000-04:00

Shad (MySpace/MP3)
White Lies (MySpace/MP3)
Wye Oak (MySpace/MP3)
Sharon Van Etten (MySpace/MP3)
Sebastien Grainger (MySpace/MP3)

CMJ 2008: Matt's Best Of Day 3 (Part 1)

2008-10-24T01:05:00.001-04:00

Bearsuit (MySpace)
Japanese Motors (MySpace/MP3)
Friendly Fires (MySpace/MP3)
Bridges & Powerlines (MySpace/MP3)
Phosphorescent (MySpace/MP3)

CMJ 2008 Day 2: Matt's Discoveries

2008-10-23T10:00:00.002-04:00

Motel Motel (MySpace)
The Muslims (MySpace/MP3)
Starfucker (MySpace/MP3)
The Depreciation Guild (MySpace/MP3)
The Beets (MySpace)

The Gay Blades Record Daytrotter Session

2008-10-23T09:30:00.001-04:00

Their recent set featured:

O Shot
Dog Day Afternoon
Mean Muses
Puppy Mills Presents

Download each & every track here.

Visit The Gay Blades on MySpace.

MP3: The Gay Blades - Plastic Jesus

Keane Visits Jools Holland

2008-10-23T09:00:00.001-04:00

Enjoy last night's wonderful take on 'The Lovers Are Losing' in the clip below.

MP3: Keane - Somewhere Only We Know

The NY Times Reviews The Music Slut's CMJ 2008 Showcase

2008-10-23T08:15:00.002-04:00

Other blog curated parties discussed include:

-Pop Tarts Suck Toasted
-Brooklyn Vegan
-Stereogum

Read the full feature here.

MP3: Pattern Is Movement - Right Away

Nous Non Plus Announces New LP

2008-10-23T08:10:00.000-04:00

Brace yourself for Menagerie!

The set will see daylight on February 3rd.

It'll include a fabulous Unicorns cover (at bottom).

Official cover art to your right.

Visit Nous Non Plus on MySpace.

MP3: Nous Non Plus - Fantome Dur

CMJ 2008 Day 2: Matt's Old Faves

2008-10-23T00:45:00.001-04:00

The Lisps (MySpace/MP3)
Drink Up Buttercup (MySpace/MP3)
Unicycle Loves You (MySpace/MP3)
Chairlift (MySpace/MP3)
That Fleeting World (MySpace)

Lykke Li @ Bowery (CMJ): Look For The Swing

2008-10-22T09:40:00.000-04:00

Absolutely magnetic! Fave TMS track of the evening: 'Breaking It Up'. Photos below.

MP3: Lykke Li - I'm Good I'm Gone (Metronomy Mix)

Bloc Party Visits Jools Holland

2008-10-22T09:15:00.000-04:00

Enjoy last night's glorious take on 'Mercury' in the clip below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Bloc Party - I Still Remember (Remix)

Gentleman Auction House Records WOXY Lounge Session

2008-10-22T08:50:00.005-04:00

Monday's set featured:

You And Me, Madly...
Call It Casual
I Sleep In A Bed Of Scissor Arms
The Book Of Matches
We Used To Dream About Bridges

Learn more about GAH here.

MP3: Gentleman Auction House - Live On WOXY

The Verve Debuts New Video

2008-10-22T08:45:00.000-04:00

Enjoy 'Rather Be' below. Download a classic Verve selection at bottom of post.

MP3: The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

Friendly Fires @ Bowery (CMJ): Twist & Shout

2008-10-22T08:25:00.001-04:00

Another phenomenal set from UK based trio. Visit Friendly Fires on MySpace. Photos below.

MP3: Friendly Fires - Jump In The Pool

The Music Slut's CMJ 2008 Showcase: Upstairs Pictorial

2008-10-21T20:00:00.003-04:00

PWRFL Power, Lissy Trullie, Said The Whale, Emmy The Great, Shackeltons & Holy Moly.

MP3: PWRFL Power - It's Okay

The Music Slut's CMJ 2008 Showcase: Downstairs Pictorial

2008-10-21T19:45:00.003-04:00

Chairlift, Bryan Scary, Pattern Is Movement, Au, Rumspringa & A Brief Smile.

MP3: Chairlift - Make Your Mind Up (Live On WOXY)

8 Questions With: Andy Rourke

2008-10-21T08:00:00.010-04:00

It's not every day that you get to chat with a former Smith. Last night, I had the opportunity to speak with the bassist extraordinaire about past, current & future projects...

1. Welcome back to NYC. Are you excited for CMJ?

Well, I'm very tired. I just got off of a transcontinental flight and I have a busy week. Busy in the good sense. I have 3 or 4 DJ gigs over the next 5 days. However, I'm excited to see Friendly Fires, supposedly they are pretty awesome.

2. Can you tell me a little bit more about Freebass and if an LP will ever see daylight? I'm itching to hear the collaboration between Peter Hook, Mani & you.

Oh god yes! We're making headway. Initially, we couldn't find a vocalist. Now, we have Tim Burgess on one track. We're attempting to pin down Liam Gallagher. That's a work in progress. We're also working with Ian Brown. We've got 8 songs in the bag, so hopefully the album will be out next year. At the very least, a single. I can't believe it's taken 3 or 4 years already. It's almost to the point of embarrassment. I've done interview after interview and we haven't shared anything yet. People actually think that it doesn't exist! It does. It's difficult to match each other's schedules. But, as I said, we're making headway.

3. When watching your recent documentary, Inside The Smiths, it's quite clear that you and former Smiths drummer, Mike Joyce, are still very close. How has your friendship stayed in tact through the last twenty seven years?

Back when we started, I knew Johnny quite well. I knew Morrissey. I didn't know Mike, but as we were on tour, Morrrissey kept to himself & Johnny was with wife. Consequently, Mike & me began sharing hotel rooms together. We got to know each other and became close friends. At the moment, Mike's with a great new band called Autokat comprised of youngsters. By comparison, me & Mike are a couple of oldies!

4. If you were to select your favorite Smiths tracks, what would you choose?

I'm proud of all of them. I guess I'd pick 'Rubber Ring', 'The Headmaster Ritual' & 'How Soon Is Now?'. When I consider the back catalog, I must say that we were quite prolific. We were perfectionists about what we did. Not a single song was banged out lightly.

5. You recently toured with Ian Brown. How'd that go?

It was great. I met him at a friend's 40th birthday party. He was in full Clockwork Orange gear & it scared the shit outta me. Though he quickly turned out to be good buddy.

6. You ended your DJ stint on XFM Manchester a few months back. Why so?

I did it for about a year. I enjoyed playing the music. As for as the talking, when the red light would come on, I would freak out. I needed a few bottles of wine to get through each program. It was a good experience but I prefer doing it live. Mike Joyce has a show called 'Revolution'. He will sit there and talk for ten minutes! Amazing.

7. You've worked alongside a bevy of musical artists. Have any of these collaborators been particularly challenging or demanding? Also, who's been easy?

Chrissie Hynde gets bad press but when I worked with her she was fantastic & passionate. She is a beautiful person. I had great fun working with Morrissey. Sinead O'Connor is often portrayed as a crazy banshee, but she was great, as well.

8. Lastly, do you have any further cancer benefit gigs lined up?

Oh yes, that's an ongoing thing. There's one in Scotland next month. There will be another show in March of next year. I plan on doing these on a regular basis for quite some time.

Visit Andy Rourke on MySpace.

MP3: The Smiths - The Headmaster Ritual [alt link]

CONTEST: Limited Edition Decemberists Poster

2008-10-21T00:00:00.005-04:00

A truly fabulous collector's item!

'Sea Lined Paper' is featured within The Insound 20.

Enter to win it here!

A victor will be randomly chosen & announced on 10/28.

Visit The Decemberists on MySpace.

MP3: The Decemberists - Billy Liar

Nas Unleashes Obama PSA

2008-10-20T16:00:00.002-04:00

Enjoy the 75 second video below. Download a Nas selection at bottom of post.

MP3: Nas - Purple

Ben Kweller Debuts New Tune In Denver

2008-10-20T15:25:00.002-04:00

Enjoy last week's performance of 'Gypsy Rose' below. BK MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Ben Kweller - Lollipop

Lightspeed Champion Covers Nirvana At Home Studio

2008-10-20T14:55:00.000-04:00

Check out this morning's take on 'Sliver' below. LC selection at bottom of post.

MP3: Lightspeed Champion - Live On WOXY

Bumpershine Aggregates Every Single CMJ 2008 Poster

2008-10-20T14:25:00.004-04:00

In need of some last minute advice?

View a multitude of suggestions here!

MP3: The Kooks - Shine On

Department Of Eagles Record Daytrotter Session

2008-10-20T13:45:00.004-04:00

Their recent set featured:

1997
Phantom Other
Herring Bone
Balmy Night
What Is Your Deal?

Download each & every track here.

Visit DOE at their official site.

MP3: Department Of Eagles - In Ear Park

The Silent Years Unleash New Video

2008-10-20T13:00:00.004-04:00

Enjoy 'Climb On My Back' below. Visit TSY on MySpace. MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: The Silent Years - No Secrets

The Music Slut's 2008 CMJ Showcase Is 24 Hours Away!

2008-10-20T12:00:00.004-04:00

TOMORROW. Noon. Pianos. FREE!

Set times are as follows...

DOWNSTAIRS:
12:30 A Brief Smile
1:30 Rumspringa
2:30 Au
3:15 Pattern Is Movement
4:00 Bryan Scary & The Shredding Tears
5:00 Chairlift

UPSTAIRS:
12:00 Holy Moly
1:00 The Shackeltons
2:00 Emmy The Great
3:00 Said The Whale
4:00 Lissy Trullie
5:00 PWRFL Power

Giftbags to the first 50 folks through the door!

RSVP via Facebook here.

MP3: PWRFL Power - Alma Song

After The Jump Announces Unofficial 2008 CMJ Party

2008-10-20T11:00:00.000-04:00

In addition to a dazzling official bill, ATJ also presents (sponsored by Guru Energy):

MP3s: Passion Pit - Live On 'The Interface' & Crystal Stilts - Crystal Stilts

The Long Blondes Call It A Day

2008-10-20T10:15:00.004-04:00

What a bummer! Here's the official statement from Dorian Cox (guitarist): *We have decided to call it a day. The main reason for this is that I suffered from a stroke in June and unfortunately I don't know when or if I will be well enough to play guitar again. On behalf of the band, I'd like to say thank you to anyone who ever came to one of our shows, bought one of our records or danced to 1 of our songs.*

Visit TLB on MySpace.

MP3: The Long Blondes - Here Comes...

Adele Drops By WTMD

2008-10-20T10:00:00.004-04:00

Enjoy Saturday's fab take on 'Chasing Pavements' below. Visit Adele on MySpace.

MP3: Adele - Hometown Glory (Live)

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #840

2008-10-20T09:00:00.002-04:00

Emmy The Great - First Love (Live)

Visit ETG on MySpace.

Catch Emmy on 10/21 @ TMS's CMJ '08 showcase!

MP3: Emmy The Great - First Love (Live)

MMM #133

2008-10-20T00:00:00.004-04:00

Travis - J. Smith

*Gangi - Animals*

Pit Er Pat - Evacuation Days

Absentee - They Do It These Days

Calexico Visits NPR's World Cafe

2008-10-19T21:15:00.000-04:00

Friday's set included:

Victor Jara's Hands
Two Silver Trees
Man Made Lake
Keeper Of The Flame

Enjoy the full playback here.

Visit Calexico on MySpace.

MP3: Calexico - Across The Wire (Acoustic)

Deerhoof Releases Live Clip From Salt Lake City

2008-10-19T18:30:00.000-04:00

Enjoy 'Twin Killers' & 'That Big Orange Sun Run Over...' below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Deerhoof - Offend Maggie

Matt & Kim Unfetter New Video

2008-10-19T10:00:00.003-04:00

Enjoy 'Daylight' below. Visit Matt & Kim at their MySpace page. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Matt & Kim - Silver Tiles

Lissy Trullie Unveils New Tunes At NYC Benefit Gig

2008-10-19T00:00:00.002-04:00

Enjoy 'Forget...' & 'She Said' below. Catch Lissy on 10/21 @ TMS's CMJ showcase!

MP3: Lissy Trullie - Self Taught Learner [alt link]

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #839

2008-10-18T07:15:00.002-04:00

Late Of The Pier - The Bears Are Coming (EM Mix)

Visit Late Of The Pier on MySpace.

Enjoy their clip for 'Heartbeat' here.

MP3: Late Of The Pier - The Bears... (EM Mix)

Duffy Unveils New Video

2008-10-18T00:00:00.003-04:00

Enjoy 'Rain On Your Parade' below. Download a Duffy selection at bottom of post.

MP3: Duffy - Warwick Avenue

Conor Oberst Shares New Tour Vlog

2008-10-17T10:30:00.002-04:00

Check out a post show drum circle in the clip below. Conor Oberst MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Conor Oberst - Danny Callahan

Lykke Li Covers Wendy Rene In Birmingham

2008-10-17T10:00:00.003-04:00

Enjoy last week's take on 'After Laughter' below. Download an MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Lykke Li - Dance Dance Dance

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #838

2008-10-17T09:30:00.003-04:00

Lil Wayne - Got Money (Alan Astor Mix)

It's not the first time that AA has tackled LW!

Visit Alan Astor on MySpace.

MP3: Lil Wayne - Got Money (Alan Astor Mix)

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #837

2008-10-17T09:00:00.005-04:00

Death Cab For Cutie - This Charming Man

A lovely Smiths cover!

Visit DCFC on MySpace.

Read my review of Death Cab's Radio City gig here.

MP3: DCFC - This Charming Man [alt link]

Efterklang Unleashes New Video

2008-10-17T08:30:00.002-04:00

3 clips in 5 days! Enjoy an updated take on 'Doppelganger' below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Efterklang - Doppelganger (TH Mix)

Neva Dinova Records Daytrotter Session

2008-10-17T08:00:00.002-04:00

Their recent set included:

God It's Hard To Love You
Squirrels
Supercomputer
Where Are You?
Will The Ladies Send You Flowers?

Download each & every track here.

Visit Neva Dinova on MySpace.

MP3: Neva Dinova - Clouds

Broken Social Scene Records Rock The Vote PSA

2008-10-17T00:00:00.002-04:00

Watch their message below. View my photos of BSS @ Siren Festival 2008 here.

MP3: Broken Social Scene - Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl

Drink Up Buttercup Finalizes CMJ 2008 Schedule

2008-10-16T17:00:00.003-04:00

We strongly urge you to catch the quartet at:

10/21 - Pianos (9pm)
10/22 - Pianos (2:50pm)
10/22 - Public Assembly (11pm)
10/25 - Public Assembly (4pm)

Visit Drink Up Buttercup on MySpace.

STREAM: Drink Up Buttercup - Mr. Pie Eyes

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #836

2008-10-16T16:30:00.000-04:00

Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit (Hot Chip Mix)

Visit Roots Manuva on MySpace.

View my photos of Hot Chip @ Diesel's XXX party here.

MP3: Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit (Hot Chip Mix)

Brakes Retitle LP3 & Set Official Track Listing

2008-10-16T16:00:00.000-04:00

It will no longer go by Thunk.

Rather, Touchdown will include:

Hey Hey It's A Beautiful Day
Crush On You
Cigarettes Go Down
Don't Take Me To Space (Man)
Leaving England
Eternal Return
Worry About It Later
Crystal Tunings
Big Guns
7th Seal
First Dance
Gimme Two Shocks
Consumer Producer Chicken Or Egg
Do You Feel The Same?

The album will see daylight in April.

Visit Brakes on MySpace.

MP3: Brakes - Hold Me...

The Music Slut's Top 5 Wedding Tracks

2008-10-16T15:15:00.005-04:00

This weekend, both Jen and myself will be attending blissful ceremonies which inspired the following handful of romantic selections...

What are some of your untraditional favorites?

5. Esser - I Love You
4. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
3. The Antlers - Two
2. Morrissey - Will Never Marry
1. Nellie McKay - I Wanna Get Married (Live)

Special Act Added To The Music Slut's CMJ 2008 Showcase!

2008-10-16T14:50:00.001-04:00

On the afternoon of 10/21, you'll be treated to...

Au!

Read my review of Au @ Spiegeltent here.

STREAM: Au - Sum

Constantines Announce North American Trek

2008-10-16T14:30:00.000-04:00

Catch the band this fall at:

11/27/08 – Waterloo, ON @ Starlight Room
11/28/08 – London, ON @ Call The Office
11/29/08 – Peterborough, ON @ Montreal House
12/4/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Soundlab
12/5/08 – Boston, MA @ TT
12/6/08 – Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
12/7/08 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall
12/9/08 – Baltimore, MD @ Bedrock
12/11/08 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Cafe
12/12/08 – Columbus, OH @ The Summit
12/13/08 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
12/14/08 – Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room
12/19/08 – Hamilton, ON @ Wentworth Room

Visit Constantines on MySpace.

MP3: Constantines - Hard Feelings

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #835

2008-10-16T13:45:00.000-04:00

Emilie Simon - To The Dancers In The Rain (Live)

A stunning track from the jazzy French chanteuse.

Visit Emilie Simon on MySpace.

MP3: Emilie Simon - To The Dancers In The Rain (Live)

The Streets Announce 2009 Winter UK Journey

2008-10-16T13:00:00.001-04:00

All dates are as follows:

1.22 - Academy, Liverpool
1.23 - Engine Shed, Lincoln
1.25 - Olympia, Dublin
1.27 - Corn Exchange, Cambridge
1.28 - Dome, Brighton
1.29 - Brixton Academy, London

Visit The Streets on MySpace.

MP3: The Streets - Dry Your Eyes

Islands Unveil New Video

2008-10-16T12:30:00.003-04:00

Enjoy 'Creeper' below. View my photos of Islands @ Siren Festival 2008 here.

MP3: Islands - Don't Call Me Whitney, Bobby

Oasis & Kasabian Announce Summer 2009 UK Tour

2008-10-16T12:15:00.004-04:00

Plan ahead to catch both acts at:

Saturday 6 June: MANCHESTER, Heaton Park
Sunday 7 June: MANCHESTER, Heaton Park
Wednesday 10 June: SUNDERLAND, Stadium Of Light
Friday 12 June: CARDIFF, Millennium Stadium
Wednesday 17 June: EDINBURGH, Murrayfield
Saturday 20 June: DUBLIN, Slane Castle
Saturday 11 July: LONDON, Wembley Stadium
Sunday 12 July: LONDON, Wembley Stadium

MP3: Oasis - Wonderwall

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #834

2008-10-16T12:00:00.003-04:00

A Brief Smile - Count Me Out

A flawless track from 2006's R.E.S.T. EP.

Catch ABS on 10/21 @ TMS's CMJ showcase!

Visit A Brief Smile on MySpace.

MP3: A Brief Smile - Count Me Out

After The Jump Announces Official 2008 CMJ Showcase

2008-10-16T11:00:00.004-04:00

Mark your calendars for the evening of October 22nd! The full bill can be viewed below:

MP3s: The Lisps - I'm Sorry + Unicycle Loves You - Live On WOXY + Inlets - Threads

Billboard Offers Track By Track Guide To New Cure LP

2008-10-16T10:30:00.000-04:00

Wondering what to expect on 4:13 Dream?

Find out here!

Visit The Cure on MySpace.

MP3: The Cure - A Letter To Elise

MOBO Awards 2008: The Winners

2008-10-16T09:45:00.004-04:00

And they are...

Best UK Female - Estelle
Best UK Male - Dizzee Rascal
Best International Act - Chris Brown
Best Song – Estelle ('American Boy')
Best Video – Leona Lewis ('Bleeding Love')
Best Album - Leona Lewis (Spirit)

View all of this year's nominees here.

MP3: Dizzee Rascal - Pussyhole

Albert Hammond Jr. Records Lillywhite Session

2008-10-16T09:00:00.003-04:00

This week's set included:

Miss Myrtle
GfC
Rocket
Victory At Monterey

Enjoy the full playback here.

Visit AHJ on MySpace.

MP3: Albert Hammond Jr. - In Transit

Weird War Visits Pancake Mountain

2008-10-16T00:00:00.003-04:00

Enjoy their performance below. Visit Weird War on MySpace. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Weird War - Burgers & Fries

CONTEST: The Lisps & Vermillion Lies In NYC

2008-10-15T17:25:00.003-04:00

10/16 (TOMORROW) @ The Zipper Factory.

Wanna attend with a guest?

If so, then e-mail us ASAP!

A winner will be randomly selected tomorrow @ 10AM.

Purchase tix to the show here.

Visit The Lisps on MySpace.

MP3: The Lisps - Brackish Water

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #833

2008-10-15T16:55:00.000-04:00

Late Of The Pier - Focker (Boyz Noise Mix)

Learn all about their debut LP here.

Visit LOTP on MySpace.

MP3: Late Of The Pier - Focker (BN Mix) [alt link]

Dead Confederate Visits Conan

2008-10-15T16:25:00.003-04:00

Enjoy their recent performance of 'The Rat' below. Download the track at bottom.

MP3: Dead Confederate - The Rat

The Raveonettes Announce 2009 US Trek

2008-10-15T15:55:00.003-04:00

All dates on the journey are as follows:

1.15 Boston @ Paradise
1.16 New York @ Webster Hall
1.17 DC @ Black Cat
1.23 San Francisco @ Bimbo's
1.24 Los Angeles @ Henry Fonda

Tix are on sale 10/17.

Visit The Raveonettes on MySpace.

MP3: The Raveonettes - Aly, Walk With Me

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #832

2008-10-15T15:25:00.000-04:00

The Killers - Human (CV Mix)

Visit The Killers at their official site.

Go behind the scenes of their recent SNL performance here.

MP3: The Killers - Human (CV Mix) [alt link]

Helgi Jonsson Performs For Iceland Airwaves Podcast

2008-10-15T14:55:00.000-04:00

Enjoy his stunning take on 'Ashes Away' below. Visit Helgi Jonsson on MySpace.

MP3: Helgi Jonsson - Jolalag

CONTEST: The Juan MacLean In NYC

2008-10-15T14:25:00.000-04:00

Saturday, 10/18 @ Bowery Ballroom.

Wanna attend with a guest?

If so, then e-mail us ASAP!

A winner will be chosen tomorrow @ 5PM.

Visit The Juan MacLean on MySpace.

MP3: The Juan MacLean - Give Me...

Moby Unfetters New Video

2008-10-15T13:50:00.001-04:00

Enjoy 'Ooh Yeah' below. Download a brilliant Moby selection at bottom of post.

MP3: Moby - Honey

Franz Ferdinand Finalizes Track Listing For LP3

2008-10-15T13:15:00.004-04:00

Tonight is out in January.

The set will include:

1 Ulysses
2 Turn It On
3 Kiss Me
4 Twilight Omens
5 Send Him Away
6 Live Alone
7 Bite Hard
8 What She Came For
9 Can't Stop Feeling
10 Lucid Dreams
11 Dream Again
12 Katherine Kiss Me

Thanks for the tip, Culture Of Me!

View my photos of FF @ NYC's Diesel party here.

MP3: Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen (Justice Mix)

Kanye West Visits Jimmy Kimmel

2008-10-15T12:40:00.001-04:00

Enjoy last night's take on 'Love Lockdown' below. Kanye MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Kanye West - Stronger

Britney Scores First #1 Single In 9 Years

2008-10-15T12:05:00.003-04:00

Billboard's got deets on the massive success of 'Womanizer'.

Watch the track's official video here.

Visit Britney on MySpace.

MP3: Britney Spears - Womanizer (BW Mix)

Psapp Unveils New Video

2008-10-15T11:50:00.000-04:00

Enjoy 'The Monster Song' below. Visit the London based duo at their MySpace page.

MP3: Psapp - The Monster Song

Paste Mag Chats With The Verve

2008-10-15T11:00:00.002-04:00

The Q&A touches upon:

Forth
Money jokes
Tabloid fodder
Coachella

Read the full article here.

MP3: The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

Justice Sets Track Listing For Live DVD

2008-10-15T10:05:00.005-04:00

Here's what to expect on A Cross The Universe:

1 Intro
2 Genesis
3 Phantom (Part 1)
4 Phantom (Part 1.5)
5 D.A.N.C.E. (Part 1)
6 D.A.N.C.E. (Part 2)
7 DVNO
8 Waters Of Nazareth (Prelude)
9 One Minute To Midnight
10 Tthhee Ppaarrttyy
11 Let There Be Light
12 Stress
13 We Are Your Friends (Reprise)
14 Waters Of Nazareth
15 Phantom (Part 2)
16 Encore
17 NY Excuse
18 Finale

Visit Justice on MySpace.

MP3: Justice - Medley

Efterklang Debuts New Video

2008-10-15T09:15:00.005-04:00

This is their second official clip in three days! Enjoy 'Cutting Ice To Snow' below.

MP3: Efterklang - Monopolist

Friendly Fires Visit Jools Holland

2008-10-15T08:25:00.000-04:00

Enjoy this week's fab performance of 'Paris' in the video below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Friendly Fires - Jump In The Pool

Secret Machines Reveal Curious Stage Design

2008-10-14T18:55:00.006-04:00

Here's official word on their current set up via designer Es Devlin: *The band will be caught within a Naum Gabo inspired romboid structure surfaced with gauze and punctuated with radiating tensioned cables which will catch the light in a more lyrical way than a pure saturated block of back light. What the fans see will be a visual expression and counterpoint to what they hear allowing them the space to project their own interpretation of the music and the courage to intensify it...*

Read my Q&A with the band here.

MP3: Secret Machines - Nowhere...

Threatmantics Debut New Video

2008-10-14T18:25:00.000-04:00

Enjoy 'Big Man' below. Visit the Cardiff based act at their official MySpace page.

MP3: Threatmantics - Sum Sum

Death Cab Guitarist Canvasses For Obama In Wisconsin

2008-10-14T17:55:00.000-04:00

Check out sixty seconds of Chris Walla's journey in the clip below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Chris Walla - Sing Again

The Music Slut's CMJ 2008 Zune Playlist

2008-10-14T17:25:00.003-04:00

Wondering what we selected?

Find out here!

TMS's CMJ showcase is on 10/21 @ Pianos.

MP3: Chairlift - Garbage (Live on WOXY)

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #831

2008-10-14T16:55:00.001-04:00

I'm From Barcelona - Music... (Adventure Kid Mix)

Visit IFB at their official site.

Who Killed Harry Houdini? is out today.

MP3: I'm From Barcelona - Music... (AK Mix) [alt link]

American Music Awards 2008: The Nominees

2008-10-14T16:25:00.001-04:00

I'm beyond underwhelmed...

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Chris Brown
Kid Rock
Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Mariah Carey
Alicia Keys
Rihanna

FAVORITE BAND
Coldplay
The Eagles
Daughtry

FAVORITE ALBUM
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
The Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden
Alicia Keys - As I Am

View the full list here.

MP3: Coldplay - The Scientist (Remix)

Passion Pit Unleashes New Video

2008-10-14T15:55:00.001-04:00

Enjoy 'Sleepyhead' (via Pitchfork TV) below. Visit Passion Pit at their MySpace page.

MP3: Passion Pit - Sleepyhead

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #830

2008-10-14T15:25:00.001-04:00

Florence & The Machine - Girl With One Eye

Florence & Mark Ronson recently covered Kelly Clarkson.

Visit Florence & The Machine on MySpace.

MP3: Florence & The Machine - Girl With One Eye

Pattern Is Movement Covers Phil Collins In San Diego

2008-10-14T14:55:00.001-04:00

Enjoy their take on 'In The Air Tonight' below. Catch PIM on 10/21 @ TMS's CMJ showcase!

MP3: Pattern Is Movement - Right Away

Radiohead Releases Live Clip From Ohio Gig

2008-10-14T14:25:00.002-04:00

Enjoy their brilliant rendition of Hail To The Thief's 'A Wolf At The Door' below.

MP3: Radiohead - Scatterbrain (Acoustic)

Centro-Matic Unleashes New Video

2008-10-14T13:55:00.001-04:00

Enjoy 'Rat Patrol & DJs' below. Visit Centro-Matic on MySpace. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Centro Matic - I, The Kite

Grizzly Bear & Final Fantasy To Perform With BK Philharmonic

2008-10-14T13:25:00.002-04:00

Deets are as follows:

Brooklyn Academy Of Music
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
February 28, 2009 (8PM)

Tix are on sale 10/20.

Further info can be found here.

MP3: Grizzly Bear - On A Neck...

Sam Phillips Visits WRNR

2008-10-14T12:55:00.002-04:00

Enjoy this week's performance of 'Little Plastic Life' below. MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Sam Phillips - Sister... [alt link]

Of Montreal Unveils New Video

2008-10-14T12:25:00.004-04:00

Enjoy 'Id Engager' (courtesy of Pitchfork TV) below. Of Montreal MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Of Montreal - Bunny Ain't No Kind Of Rider

Scissor Sisters Premiere New Tracks At Secret NYC Gig

2008-10-14T11:55:00.003-04:00

The band's junior LP will be out in early 2009.

Enjoy a teaser of 'Who's Your Money?' here.

Visit Scissor Sisters on MySpace.

MP3: Scissor Sisters - She's My Man (Remix)

Keane Unveils 'Making Of' New LP

2008-10-14T11:25:00.001-04:00

Wanna find out how the trio pieced together Perfect Symmetry? Watch the clip below.

MP3: Keane - Somewhere Only We Know

Lady Gaga Unfetters New Video

2008-10-14T10:55:00.004-04:00

She's back!

Enjoy 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' here.

Visit Lady Gaga on MySpace.

MP3: Lady Gaga - Poker Face (Remix)

Ra Ra Riot Visits Letterman

2008-10-14T10:25:00.002-04:00

Enjoy last night's performance of 'Can You Tell' below. MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Ra Ra Riot - Ghost Under Rocks (Live On WOXY)

Robyn Performs With Orchestra In Brussels

2008-10-14T09:45:00.004-04:00

Enjoy last week's grandiose take on 'Every Heartbeat' below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Robyn - Be Mine

Cassettes Won't Listen Unveils New Mash-Up LP

2008-10-14T09:00:00.007-04:00

Here's official word on the project: *Cassettes Won't Listen's brand new release merges Ludacris with one of the most highly anticipated albums of all time. In celebration of new records from both Guns N Roses & Ludacris next month, Cassettes Won't Listen offers up this 9 song free (for experimental purposes only) LP featuring classic tracks from the Atlanta MC set to 9 previously leaked Chinese Democracy tunes.* Download an MP3 at bottom of post.

Enjoy Ludacris Democracy in its entirety here.

Visit CWL on MySpace.

MP3: Ludacris Vs. GNR - Move Bitch (CWL Mix) [alt link]