More Bands @ SXSW…including BSS!!!

February 4, 2010
More Bands @ SXSW…including BSS!!!

Every day I get more and more excited about my trip to Austin and every day I get more and more nervous about how it will play out without a badge! Just added: Broken Social Scene, jj, Miike Snow, Sharon Jones, She & Him, The xx, The Very Best, Bear in Heaven, Here We...
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Found Stuff:Artist – Alec Ounsworth

February 4, 2010
Found Stuff:Artist – Alec Ounsworth

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah‘s debut album was my #1 of 2005.  This indie rock gem seemed to come out out of nowhere.  It was the first truly Internet-based release I had experienced.  These guys from Pennsylvania and New York did not have a manager, a label or distribution.  They were hand pressing the...
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Decade:Zero – Broken Social Scene

February 3, 2010
Decade:Zero – Broken Social Scene

I am not going to do a Best of Decade list. I am going to post bands and albums that defined the past 10 years under the heading Decade:Zero.  These will be posted throughout the year and decided by using random on itunes and posting when I come across something worth posting. “We are...
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Cocaine & Alcohol Killed Jay Reatard

February 3, 2010
Cocaine & Alcohol Killed Jay Reatard

Jay Reatard joins a long list of famous people that have OD’d on cocaine.  The 29 year old singer/songwriter, who died last month, will join the likes of Mitch Hedberg, Layne Staley, River Pheonix, John Belushi, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Chris Farley, Shannon Hoon, Len Bias and Sigmund Freud…among many others.
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Derailed: Minneapolis Hip-Hop @ Marquis 2/5

February 3, 2010
Derailed: Minneapolis Hip-Hop @ Marquis 2/5

Every so often I will be posting under the ‘Derailed’ heading. This is for posts that are outside my normal comfort area…indie rock/pop When you think of hip-hop hubs, Minneapolis is probably not the first city to come to mind.  But the Twin Cities actually have a pretty exciting scene.  And now with Def...
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Red Rocks 2010!

February 3, 2010
Red Rocks 2010!

The first two shows have been announced!  Nothing to write home about…but it just makes me excited to see Red Rocks pop up on upcoming shows! June 5th – Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ 7:30pm (tickets onsale Feb 5th @ 10am) July 23rd, 24th & 25th – The String Cheese Incident @...
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New Stage Musical from Tom Waits!

February 3, 2010
New Stage Musical from Tom Waits!

Anti- has announced a new stage musical from Tom Waits and Robert Wilson.  This will be the 4th musical to come out of this collaboration.  The first three were Alice in Wonderland, Woyzeck and The Black Rider.  The untitled project will premier in Paris next year.  The great new is each of these plays...
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Just A Track: Drive-By Truckers – Birthday Boy

February 2, 2010
Just A Track: Drive-By Truckers – Birthday Boy

As posted before, Drive-By Truckers‘ new album, The Big To-Do ,will be available March 16th.  They are now giving away another track on their website.  This one is a Cooley contribution!  Just put in your e-mail and it’s yours for free!
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Derailed: Definitive Jux Records on Hiatus

February 2, 2010
Derailed: Definitive Jux Records on Hiatus

Every so often I will be posting under the ‘Derailed’ heading. This is for posts that are outside my normal comfort area…indie rock/pop There have been rumors flying around for a couple months that Definitive Jux is going under.  The messages started on Twitter and then the story showed up on Shabooty.  Now it’s...
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Found Stuff:MP3s – Urban Outfitters Free 25

February 2, 2010
Found Stuff:MP3s – Urban Outfitters Free 25

Urban Outfitters is offering free tracks from itunes right now.  Leading up to their SXSW presence they have collected 25 songs from artists that are going to be at the music conference in Austin in March.  These are some great tracks from some great artists, including Beach House, Cold Cave, Retribution Gospel Choir, Fanfarlo,...
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Gorilla vs. Bear & Mexican Summer @ SXSW

February 2, 2010
Gorilla vs. Bear & Mexican Summer @ SXSW

I hope, I hope, I hope I can get into this show.  Not sure how this will play out with guest lists, badges, etc…but this is the most exciting show at SXSW yet!  Gorilla vs. Bear have teamed up with the Mexican Summer label to bring you this show. Austin, March 19th: Washed Out,...
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