Showing posts with label pitchfork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pitchfork. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
New Music from The Decemberists
The Decemberists posted a new song called "Down by the Water" on their website, and you can download it below in exchange for your email address. I saw it confirmed on Pitchfork that their new album is called The King is Dead, and it's scheduled to be released on January 18, 2011. :)
Monday, October 25, 2010
New Lykke Li for FREE
Big fan of Lykke Li's album Youth Novels, so I was excited when I saw on Pitchfork that her latest tracks, "Get Some" and "Paris Blue," are available for FREE download on her website. Check out the tracks HERE, and if you like them she's willing to trade you for your email address. As always, click the pic for more.
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Lyric Love: LCD Soundsystem's "Pow Pow"
So times have been tough, and times have been tough
You have been put down, washed up, erased out
But honestly, and be honest with yourself, how much time do you waste?
How much time do you blow every day?
-LCD Soundsystem's "Pow Pow"
I LOVE LCD Soundsystem. I saw their set at Pitchfork this year, and it was fabulous. My only complaint was that there wasn't more dancing in the crowd. I'm going to see 'em tomorrow night at the Aragon with Hot Chip (another amazing show), and there damn well better be more dancing. I'm just sayin'...
I love how much his music makes me want to get my groove on. He always starts with a beat that makes you feel, regardless of how simple some of the beats are, and then he adds layers and layers of pure genius. I'm a fan of LCD Soundsystem and Sound of Silver, but have probably listened to This is Happening the most. One of my favorite tracks off the album on first listen was "Pow Pow." Like many of his songs, "Pow Pow" starts small and escalates into a multi-layered pile of wonder. I love the elongated climaxes he so often creates. Plus, the lyrics are simple and awesome = simply awesome. The first time I heard him say, "be honest with yourself, how much time do you waste? How much time do you blow every day?" I felt the shame often felt in toddlers when their parents simply look at them when they've done something wrong. It's so true, I waste so much time everyday. Damn facebook...
Thankfully, "Pow Pow" was played during his P4K set, and it was awesome. For such a new track, a lot of the crowd was screaming "advantages!" along with me. These are the moments I live for. Last I heard, "Pow Pow" is the next video LCD's releasing off the album, so I suspect it'll be on tomorrow's set list as well. SO excited. :)
I heard an interview with James Murphy on NPR where he talked about how he was always attracted to music, and how he originally started on guitar. But he didn't feel especially connected to the guitar, so he moved to drums and then DJing. Thank God he decided to venture, because I'm not sure we'd have all these LCD Soundsystem goodies if he didn't.
Check out "Pow Pow" below, the full lyrics HERE, and as always, click the pic for more.
You have been put down, washed up, erased out
But honestly, and be honest with yourself, how much time do you waste?
How much time do you blow every day?
-LCD Soundsystem's "Pow Pow"
I LOVE LCD Soundsystem. I saw their set at Pitchfork this year, and it was fabulous. My only complaint was that there wasn't more dancing in the crowd. I'm going to see 'em tomorrow night at the Aragon with Hot Chip (another amazing show), and there damn well better be more dancing. I'm just sayin'...
I love how much his music makes me want to get my groove on. He always starts with a beat that makes you feel, regardless of how simple some of the beats are, and then he adds layers and layers of pure genius. I'm a fan of LCD Soundsystem and Sound of Silver, but have probably listened to This is Happening the most. One of my favorite tracks off the album on first listen was "Pow Pow." Like many of his songs, "Pow Pow" starts small and escalates into a multi-layered pile of wonder. I love the elongated climaxes he so often creates. Plus, the lyrics are simple and awesome = simply awesome. The first time I heard him say, "be honest with yourself, how much time do you waste? How much time do you blow every day?" I felt the shame often felt in toddlers when their parents simply look at them when they've done something wrong. It's so true, I waste so much time everyday. Damn facebook...
Thankfully, "Pow Pow" was played during his P4K set, and it was awesome. For such a new track, a lot of the crowd was screaming "advantages!" along with me. These are the moments I live for. Last I heard, "Pow Pow" is the next video LCD's releasing off the album, so I suspect it'll be on tomorrow's set list as well. SO excited. :)
I heard an interview with James Murphy on NPR where he talked about how he was always attracted to music, and how he originally started on guitar. But he didn't feel especially connected to the guitar, so he moved to drums and then DJing. Thank God he decided to venture, because I'm not sure we'd have all these LCD Soundsystem goodies if he didn't.
Check out "Pow Pow" below, the full lyrics HERE, and as always, click the pic for more.
Friday, September 17, 2010
New Music from Fleet Foxes Coming Soon!
According to a message from the band's lead singer on their facebook page, Fleet Foxes' follow-up album to 2008's debut release is done being recorded! Mixing and mastering are up next, and he hints that a song or two may drop relatively soon. How exciting is that?! Looking forward to hearing the new tunes. Thanks for the heads up, Pitchfork.
Pitchfork 2010 was Two Months Ago! Here's my Recap:
Time has flown by! I found some pictures and videos from my Pitchfork 2010 experience, and I thought I'd share them all with you. They can serve as your Friday distraction. :)
I had an amazing time this year! I LOVED LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Local Natives and Girls. The heat was amazing, even though at moments it was a bit intense. What I would give to be back at day 2 right now...
I had an amazing time this year! I LOVED LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Local Natives and Girls. The heat was amazing, even though at moments it was a bit intense. What I would give to be back at day 2 right now...
Day 1
Liars had a great sound, but I was mostly impressed by the lead singer's energy. He put on a great show!
Modest Mouse was SO fun! I was a little disappointed in the crowd though. There was more dancing when I saw them at The Aragon, and it was hot as balls there too, so the heat was no excuse. Either way, it was a good time. Enjoy a video of "Education" below.
Day 2
Wolf Parade put on a great set. Only, I regrettably found myself standing next to a group of people who found it appropriate to discuss their love for Wolf Parade very loudly the whole set. I don't know, but in my opinion, if you really LOVE Wolf Parade, maybe shut up and listen to them. I'm just sayin...
LCD Soundsystem was AMAZING. This was my first P4K act that I camped out to see up close, and I was happy with the view. I really wanted to hear "Pow Pow," which he played secondish, and he also threw in "Drunk Girls," "Daft Punk," "All My Friends," and lots of other favorites. Definitely a top show of my summer and year, and probably up there on my "top concerts of forever" list too. REALLY excited to see him again with Hot Chip on October 25 at The Aragon. Check out a few pics and a video of "Drunk Girls" below. You can also check out a quick video of "Daft Punk is Playing at My House" HERE if you'd like.
Day 3
Girls was absolutely one of my favorites of P4K 2010 too. I LOVED their set. I'm pretty much also in love with the lead singer. I will have your babies even if you want to go back to the cult... talent is so attractive. They played new songs (which were really good), my favorites off Album, and rocked out beyond my expectations. Here's a pic of my potential future babydaddy, and below is a video of "Ghost Mouth."
Local Natives were another favorite of the fest. I knew I was a fan going into the show, and I thoroughly enjoyed their live set. The crowd was really into it too, which always makes it better. I've since played Gorilla Manor about 672 times. It's rather enjoyable. :)
Not a huge fan of Sleigh Bells, before or after their set, but a LOT of people were. To me, this is proof that a band can go far based heavily on their live show. They were having technical difficulties during this set, but I can see how in a smaller venue it would be incredibly memorable.
Other acts that I remember liking include Delorean and Here We Go Magic.
Hope you all had a wonderful Pitchfork experience too!
Liars had a great sound, but I was mostly impressed by the lead singer's energy. He put on a great show!
Modest Mouse was SO fun! I was a little disappointed in the crowd though. There was more dancing when I saw them at The Aragon, and it was hot as balls there too, so the heat was no excuse. Either way, it was a good time. Enjoy a video of "Education" below.
Day 2
Wolf Parade put on a great set. Only, I regrettably found myself standing next to a group of people who found it appropriate to discuss their love for Wolf Parade very loudly the whole set. I don't know, but in my opinion, if you really LOVE Wolf Parade, maybe shut up and listen to them. I'm just sayin...
LCD Soundsystem was AMAZING. This was my first P4K act that I camped out to see up close, and I was happy with the view. I really wanted to hear "Pow Pow," which he played secondish, and he also threw in "Drunk Girls," "Daft Punk," "All My Friends," and lots of other favorites. Definitely a top show of my summer and year, and probably up there on my "top concerts of forever" list too. REALLY excited to see him again with Hot Chip on October 25 at The Aragon. Check out a few pics and a video of "Drunk Girls" below. You can also check out a quick video of "Daft Punk is Playing at My House" HERE if you'd like.
Day 3
Girls was absolutely one of my favorites of P4K 2010 too. I LOVED their set. I'm pretty much also in love with the lead singer. I will have your babies even if you want to go back to the cult... talent is so attractive. They played new songs (which were really good), my favorites off Album, and rocked out beyond my expectations. Here's a pic of my potential future babydaddy, and below is a video of "Ghost Mouth."
Local Natives were another favorite of the fest. I knew I was a fan going into the show, and I thoroughly enjoyed their live set. The crowd was really into it too, which always makes it better. I've since played Gorilla Manor about 672 times. It's rather enjoyable. :)
Not a huge fan of Sleigh Bells, before or after their set, but a LOT of people were. To me, this is proof that a band can go far based heavily on their live show. They were having technical difficulties during this set, but I can see how in a smaller venue it would be incredibly memorable.
Other acts that I remember liking include Delorean and Here We Go Magic.
Hope you all had a wonderful Pitchfork experience too!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
My Pitchfork Plan
I'm SO excited. :)
Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, and Christmas = my favorite times of the year.
SO excited.
I thought I'd share with you all my plan for this weekend. If you think I'm missing out on someone fabulous, please let me know before it's too late! (remember, click their pic for music)
Liars, 5:30 (c)
Broken Social Scene, 7:20 (c)
Modest Mouse, 8:30 (a) - LOVED their show at the Aragon
I'd also like to check out some of the comedians scheduled, but I'm not sure who I'll make it to. Any suggestions?
I'd like to sneak around and catch Bear in Heaven and Panda Bear between Wolf Parade and LCD, but I probably won't. I'm likely going to try and get a decent spot for LCD Soundsystem, which is likely to be one of my top favorite moments of 2010. LOVE This is Happening, and so much of his previous work, that I'm going to sacrifice the other bands.
Here We Go Magic, 1:45 (c)
Girls, 2:30 (a) - Really liked Album, and pretty interested to see how it translates live.
Local Natives, 3:45 (b)
Surfer Blood, 4:45 (b)
St. Vincent, 5:15 (c)
Neon Indian, 6:45 (b)
Sleigh Bells, 7:40 (b)
Pavement, 8:30 (a)
Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, and Christmas = my favorite times of the year.
SO excited.
I thought I'd share with you all my plan for this weekend. If you think I'm missing out on someone fabulous, please let me know before it's too late! (remember, click their pic for music)
Friday
The Tallest Man on Earth, 4:00 (c)
Liars, 5:30 (c)
Broken Social Scene, 7:20 (c)
Modest Mouse, 8:30 (a) - LOVED their show at the Aragon
Saturday
Netherfriends, 1:00 (b) - I'm tempted to see what Free Energy can do live, but I like Netherfriends' music more, so we'll see if I catch a bit of both.
Real Estate, 1:45 (c) or Sonny & the Sunsets, 1:55 (b) = I'm not sure yet.
Delorean, 2:30 (a)
Titus Andronicus, 3:20 (c)
The Smith Westerns, 4:45 (b) - Not entirely sure why these guys are such a big deal, but I'm hoping to understand better after their live show.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, 5:15 (c)
Wolf Parade, 6:15 (a)
LCD Soundsystem, 8:30 (a) - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Real Estate, 1:45 (c) or Sonny & the Sunsets, 1:55 (b) = I'm not sure yet.
Delorean, 2:30 (a)
Titus Andronicus, 3:20 (c)
The Smith Westerns, 4:45 (b) - Not entirely sure why these guys are such a big deal, but I'm hoping to understand better after their live show.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, 5:15 (c)
Wolf Parade, 6:15 (a)
LCD Soundsystem, 8:30 (a) - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd like to sneak around and catch Bear in Heaven and Panda Bear between Wolf Parade and LCD, but I probably won't. I'm likely going to try and get a decent spot for LCD Soundsystem, which is likely to be one of my top favorite moments of 2010. LOVE This is Happening, and so much of his previous work, that I'm going to sacrifice the other bands.
Sunday
Cave, 1:00 (b) - Awesome rock and roll.
Here We Go Magic, 1:45 (c)
Girls, 2:30 (a) - Really liked Album, and pretty interested to see how it translates live.
Local Natives, 3:45 (b)
Surfer Blood, 4:45 (b)
St. Vincent, 5:15 (c)
Neon Indian, 6:45 (b)
Sleigh Bells, 7:40 (b)
Pavement, 8:30 (a)
Also, I know there's a slew of after-parties. I'm not planning those out, since I may be old and tired after the fest. But, I am going to try and head to the Beauty Bar tomorrow for a FREE first-come-first-serve after-party hosted by Venus Zine featuring DJ sets from Delorean, Real Estate, and Headlights.
A happy Pitchfork to you all!
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