It was a year of over 200 acts at over 80 shows and 6 festivals in 6 states — and it all comes down to these 20 most memorable moments. These are ILSUDH2′s Favorite Live Music Experiences of 2011. Prince 02.23.11 Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA seeing the Purple One for the first time Chelsea...
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Earlier this morning Sleigh Bells updated their Facebook status with ‘dear denver, thank you for showing us so much love over the course of this record! we will be back in 2012!!‘ This ‘love’ has been shown quite a few times in the past 14 months, starting with their opening slot for Yeasayer at...
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These are the 40 new (and not so new) artists I have discovered in 2010… Active Child (experimental, chillwave, hymtronica) Alias of L.A.-based ex-choir boy, harpist Pat Grossi who released his debut EP, Curtis Lane, this year. Avi Buffalo (indie pop/rock, lo-fi) Very young indie pop band from Long Beach, CA released their self-titled...
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Every month I will recap the albums and songs I can recommend under the Re-Up heading. Click on each album cover for more information and song link to play the song. Right-click and ‘Save Link As’ to download song. Albums: Songs: Antony and the Johnsons – Fletta (from Swanlights out now) Antony and the...
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There have always been similarities between Crystal Castles and Sleigh Bells. Both bands make extreme electronic music that leave your ears ringing for hours. Both mix elements of electronica and hip-hop with a DIY punk aesthetic. Both are led by charismatic female vocalists. And now we can add one more similarity to that list…both...
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This was our first year at the Pitchfork Music Festival and there is no doubt we had a great time in Chicago for the weekend, but the jury is still out if this is an event that we can recommend or will attend again. I think I was expecting something more like the Fun...
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After spending time with around 300 new albums this year, these are the 15 I pulled from the masses. The 15 you have to experience for yourself…I listened, now You Have To!
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The National Broken Social Scene Drive-By Truckers Sleigh Bells Broken Bells Lucero Miike Snow Alice in Chains Local Natives Lissie
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I will no longer be writing album reviews. Instead, I will be posting album recommendations with links to a few reviews that I agree with. There are just so many reviews out there and I can’t spend the time anymore. Sleigh Bells – Treats The debut album from my new favorite noisey/electro/crunky/hip-hop duo…as well...
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NPR is now streaming Sleigh Bells‘ debut album Treats. The album is out on iTunes today and will have a physical release on June 22nd. 33 mins of pure noisy bliss! Sleigh Bells – Treats
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My new favorite noise duo, Sleigh Bells, will be releasing their debut album on May 11th. The album will be called Treats. They have a new website, Infinity Bells, where you can download the new track, Tell ‘Em. Pretty excited for this one! And I can’t stress enough that you need to see them...
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