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Today's Brew | Stereolab

2008-04-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Due out in August...its been awhile since we've heard from these guys.

From Chemical Chords:
mp3: Stereolab- "Three Women"

official site- Stereolab
my space- Stereolab

Also, if you haven't already checked out Daytrotter, they've got Death Cab For Cutie.

Weekend Brew | Tindersticks

2008-04-27T20:16:00.000-07:00

From their latest album "The Hungry Saw"

YouTube: Tindersticks- "The Hungry Saw"

official site: Tindersticks
my space: Tindersticks

Today's Brew | Coachella begins...

2008-04-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Yes, the hype is finally here...and if you're the many thousands who are like me, and are not attending...at least we can be glad, that we won't be shakin and bakin out in Indio, as it will be in the upper 90s- actually hittin the triple digits on Saturday with a whoppin 100.
A couple of my favorites, if you guys have a chance to check em out:

Portishead- "Machine Gun"

Love and Rockets- "No New Tale To Tell"

Today's Brew | M83 "Graveyard Girl"

2008-04-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

M83's latest release 'Saturdays=Youth' has been categorized as 'best new music' by the fine folks at P'folk, and rightly so, as I've been enjoying it as well.

official site: m83
my space: m83

Late Night Brew | War on Drugs

2008-04-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, we're still here...apologies for the rather erratic entries. Been pretty busy of late, but we'll try to make it up somehow.
From the land of philly cheesesteaks...here's a band to keep your eye on.

From the album 'Wagonwheel Blues':
mp3: War on Drugs- "Take the Farm"

official site: War on Drugs
my space: War on Drugs

Late Late Night Brew | Liz Janes

2008-04-07T21:33:00.000-07:00

San Diego's own Liz Janes debut album available through Asthmatic Kitty label...

From "Done Gone Fire"
mp3: Liz Janes- "Proposition"

asthmatic kitty: Liz Janes

Late Late Night Takeaway Brew | REM

2008-04-01T21:25:00.000-07:00

REM is featured in this week's Takeaway Show

#89.1 - R.E.M. - Until the day is done
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Today's Brew | Somebody Loves You Boris Yeltsin

2008-03-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

Daytrotter has a few fresh tracks from their forthcoming album by Somebody Loves You Boris Yeltsin

official site: SSLYBY
my space: SSLYBY

Raconteurs

2008-03-30T22:58:00.001-07:00

Today's Better Breakfast Blend | Trost

2008-03-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

From our special guest blogger Phil from Better Propaganda

She's gotten a bit more publicity, but I'm hooked on her voice - there's more than just a foreign singer banking on a sultry accent. She can really carry herself along those soft, rolling drum and piano lines.

My Space: Trost

Today's Brew | The Walkmen on Daytrotter

2008-03-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already checked out Daytrotter, they've got some fresh goods from The Walkmen. Actually the fresh goods are their cover of some Leonard Cohen covers.
Check em out ovah here.

Second Cup | Free Sampler

2008-03-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Download this sampler ovah here

Today's Brew | Gary Numan

2008-03-24T07:43:00.000-07:00

Replicas, the original album came out in 1979, before when most of us weren't even born, but the album returns with some additional tracks for those who missed out.

From "Replicas Redux":
mp3: Gary Numan- "We Have A Technical"

Today's Brew | Bon Iver

2008-03-21T07:44:00.000-07:00

I caught the Bon Iver show over at the Echo. Also caught Phosphorescent as I almost felt that the crowd seemed a bit more enthusiastic about them then Bon Iver. For some free songs, check out their performance at Daytrotter Session.

Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) shared moments later into his performance that he was gettin' over a cold- so hinting he wasn't at 100 percent, but even if he didn't mention that I couldn't tell. It only showed what a talented mo-fo he was, and when ended his set with "Skinny Love", wow.

From "For Emma, Forever Ago":
mp3: Bon Iver- "Skinny Love"

my space: Bon Iver

Today's Brew | Portishead...again

2008-03-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

Just can't get enough of these guys...
From their album "Third":
YouTube: Portishead- "Machine Gun"

Today's Brew | Portishead

2008-03-18T07:36:00.000-07:00

I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS has a new track from the upcoming long awaited album by Portishead- simply titled "Third".
Its something that's been talked about the past few years- and finally its the real deal. And an album I've really been anxious to hear, to their follow up. Their last studio album, self-titled, was released a decade ago...and now they're finally back after a long hiatus.

From their classic album "Dummy":
YouTube: Portishead- "Wandering Stars"

Today's Better Breakfast Blend | Forest By Easy Opinion

2008-03-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

We start off this week with our special guest blogger Phil from Better Propaganda. And he'll be contributing now and then to our blog to bring us some fresh music off the radar.

(text below from Phil)

A little bit like Sigur Ros but heavier on the distortion and the drums - messy postrock/shoegazer combo. This guy directed a music video for Hella and used to be in an old electronic outfit out of my hometown, Sacramento, which is how I picked him up on my radar.

Stream the music over at:
my space: Forest By Easy Opinion

Second Cup | Be Your Own Pet

2008-03-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

Its there sophomore effort, Get Awkward to drop on March 18th.

Stream their new stuff ovah at their my space: Be Your Own Pet
official site: Be Your Own Pet

Today's Brew | Cryptacize

2008-03-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

I'm completely late on this one, but worthy of an entry even though it is late.

From their album Dig That Treasure:
mp3: Cryptacize- "Cosmic Sing Along"

my space: Cryptacize

Second Cup | Sera Cahoone

2008-03-11T08:03:00.000-07:00

Seattle's own Sera Cahoone contributed to the debut album of Band of Horses...and her second album. (out now)

From the album Only as the Day is Long:
mp3: Sera Cahoone- "Only as the Day is Long"

my space: Sera Cahoone

Today's Brew | The Long Blondes

2008-03-11T07:50:00.000-07:00

Somethin fresh from The Long Blondes...

From the album Couples due out in May:
mp3: The Long Blondes- "Here comes the serious bit"

official site: The Long Blondes
my space: The Long Blondes

Today's Brew | Yeasayer

2008-03-10T08:26:00.000-07:00

This week on...

#87.1 - YEASAYER - No need to worry / Redcave
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Today's Brew | Dekift

2008-03-07T07:42:00.000-08:00

If you are all SXSW'ed out or you're like me, and you're not going.
Well, there are plenty of other music happenings goin around.
Check these guys out on...

#85.1 - DE KIFT - BEGUINE
Uploaded by lablogotheque

my space: Dekift

Today's SXSW Brew | Toddle

2008-03-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

Straight from Japan, rockin since 2002.

Saturday, March 15
11:00 p.m.
Elysium
705 Red River St
mp3:Toddle- "Colonnade"

official site: Toddle
my space: Toddle

Today's SXSW Brew | The Sleepover Disaster

2008-03-04T07:54:00.000-08:00

These guys have been around since 1997, and come to us from Fresno, CA.
Fans of shoegaze may like these guys as their music is heavily influenced by the shoegaze movement of the early 90's.

mp3:The Sleepover Disaster- "Cathedral"

official site: The Sleepover Disaster

Triple Late Night SXSW Brew | Buckshot

2008-03-03T22:37:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist but to add one more for the night...

Buckshot is the legendary MC from Black Moon and the mighty Boot Camp Clik...also the co-owner of Duck Down Records.
They partner with Stones Throw to give you a night of some boogey shakin' magic.

Wednesday March 12
Also sharing the stage: Stones Throw- Percee P and Guilty Simpson
Habana Annex Backyard
(708 E 6th St) (21+)

mp3: Buckshot- "Go All Out"

my space: Buckshot

Late Late Night SXSW Brew | Peel

2008-03-03T22:24:00.000-08:00

As SXSW draws nigh, lets take a look at some of the bands that will be featured at this orgyfest of visual and audio stimuli.

The band thats gotten some buzz and they hail from good ole Austin, TX. (remember to vote tomorrow kiddies).

Wednesday, March 12 | 11:00 p.m.
Also featured that night: Bon Iver
Maggie Mae's Rooftop
(323 E 6th St)
mp3:Peel- "Qxford"

official site: Peel

Today's Brew | Apostle of Hustle

2008-03-03T14:36:00.000-08:00

Just wolfed an In-n-Out burger...happy monday. its March.

From their latest album ‘National Anthem of Nowhere’as remixed by Jim Eno of Spoon.
mp3:Apostle of Hustle- "Chances Are" (Jim Eno Remix)

My Space: Apostle of Hustle

Today's Brew | Richard Swift as Onasis

2008-02-29T09:16:00.000-08:00

Richard Swift (one of our favorites at ADD) returns with a double CD, to drop in April.

From the album "Richard Swift as Onasis":
mp3: Richard Swift- "Knee High Boogie Blues"
mp3: Richard Swift- "Phone Coffins"

official site: Richard Swift
my space: Richard Swift

Late Late Night Brew | Tapes N Tapes

2008-02-28T19:51:00.000-08:00

Their back with their sophomore release to drop in April.

From their album "Walk It Off":
mp3: Tapes N Tapes- "Hang Them All"

official site: Tapes N Tapes
My Space: Tapes N Tapes

Evening Brew | Beck "Timebomb"

2008-02-28T18:47:00.000-08:00

Featuring the artwork of Chris Jordan.

Today's Brew | The Mae Shi

2008-02-27T08:23:00.000-08:00

Look for "One Too Many Mornings", an independent comedy feature film co-written and directed by Michael Mohan. Mohan recently he collaborated on a viral/television campaign for The Arcade Fire's "Neon Bible."

And to get your day going-- singing la la la la la la...here's a spankin' catchy new track from The Mae Shi.

From the forthcoming movie soundtrack, here is an exclusive track from The Mae Shi:
mp3: The Mae Shi- "Anthem"

official site: One Too Many Mornings
My Space: The Mae Shi

Today's Brew | Beach House

2008-02-26T08:52:00.000-08:00

The Baltimore- based duo are back with their sophomore release. P'Folk raves as best new music, check out their review ovah here.

From the album "Devotion":
mp3: Beach House- "Gila"

For more music, stream them on their My Space page.
My Space: Beach House
official site: Beach House

Late Night Brew | Allison Moorer

2008-02-25T19:05:00.000-08:00

Watch Allison Moorer perform Go Leave during rehersals.

Late Night Brew | Cat Power (live from Paris)

2008-02-19T20:03:00.000-08:00

YouTube: Cat Power- "Metal Heart"

Late Night Brew | Later with Jools- Hot Chip

2008-02-18T21:45:00.000-08:00

Gotta say I love this show.

YouTube: Hot Chip- "Ready for the dance floor"

Today's Brew | DJ Thom

2008-02-14T10:27:00.000-08:00

All Songs Considered on NPR Music has Thom Yorke as the guest DJ.
Check it out ovah here.

Late Night Brew | Later with Jools- Super Show

2008-02-04T22:21:00.000-08:00

This past week's Later with Jools Holland featured some amazing performances by Radiohead, Cat Power and Feist as they celebrated their 200th show.

YouTube: Cat Power- "Lost Someone"

YouTube: Feist- "1234"

And the TakeAway Show has Animal Collective this week. Definitely out there...really in a different level.

#82.1 - ANIMAL COLLECTIVE - Taste
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Evening Brew | Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2008-02-04T17:11:00.000-08:00

From the forthcoming album "Dig Lazarus Dig!!", droppin' March 3rd...
YouTube: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Dig Lazarus Dig!!:

More More Weekend Brew | Radiohead

2008-02-02T22:35:00.000-08:00

Two great vid versions from still the ever intriguin band around.
Did that even make sense?

YouTube: Radiohead- House of Cards (Scotch Mist Version)

YouTube: Radiohead- House of Cards (Laters With Jools Holland Version)

Another Weekend Brew | Thao Nguyen & The GetDown StayDown

2008-02-01T23:22:00.000-08:00

From the album We Brave Bee Stings And All:
mp3: Thao Nguyen With The Get Down Stay Down Beat (Health, Life, and Fire)

official site: Thao Nguyen

Weekend Brew | Yael Naim

2008-02-01T21:48:00.000-08:00

Just checkin in.
I'm diggin' this. From the Paris-born, Israeli-raised Yael Naim.

official site: Yael Naim
my space: Yael Naim

Late Night Brew | The Raveonettes

2008-01-31T21:13:00.000-08:00

Yes I know...
It's been awhile.
But, I don't know about you, but I've been diggin the new Cat Power album...

And hey this is a pretty cool remix as well.
Enjoy.

mp3:The Raveonettes- "Dead Sound" (Holmstrom and Sherrer remix)

YouTube: The Raveonettes- "Dead Sound"

Late Night Brew | Andrew Bird on the TakeAway Show

2008-01-23T21:27:00.000-08:00

This week on...

#45.3 - Andrew Bird - Spare-Oh
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Late Night Second Cup | Bon Iver

2008-01-21T19:02:00.000-08:00

If you haven't caught this already...here ya go.

MPR: Bon Iver performs in The Current studio

Bon Iver performs "Skinny Love" LIVE at Uptown Bar in Minneapolis...

mp3: Bon Iver- "Skinny Love"

virb site: Bon Iver

Late Night Brew | Richard Swift

2008-01-21T18:54:00.000-08:00

Droppin' tomorrow...

mp3: Richard Swift- " Shooting a Rhino Between the Shoulders"

official site: Richard Swift
my space: Richard Swift

Late Night Brew | Radiohead- Live at 93 Feet East

2008-01-16T20:23:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard already...

Radiohead - All I Need

Today's Brew | Alela Diane-"Lazy Feet"

2008-01-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

This week on...

# 79.1 - ALELA DIANE - TIRED FEET
Uploaded by lablogotheque

Weekend Evening Brew | The Mountain Goats

2008-01-12T21:38:00.000-08:00

Okay to make up for the erratic entries, here's a little something for the weekend.

From Heretic Pride (drops on Feb 19th):
mp3:Mountain Goats- "Saxrohmer 1"

official site: The Mountain Goats
my space: The Mountain Goats

Today's Brew | The Evangelicals

2008-01-10T00:04:00.000-08:00

New album from the fellas from OK...

From the album"The Evening Descends":
mp3: The Evangelicals- "Skeleton Man"

My Space: Evangelicals

Today's Brew | Grand Archives

2008-01-08T09:40:00.000-08:00

I'm still alive...but my entries will be rather erratic in the coming weeks, but if anyone out there, would like to contribute this blog, feel free to drop an email.

The full album drops on February 19, 2008

mp3: Grand Archives-"George_Kaminsky"

My Space: Grand Archives
official site: Grand Archives

Late Late Night Brew | Love is All

2008-01-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

Stream the Felt Tip remix by Hot Chip from their upcoming remix album ovah here. The album drops Jan. 22nd.

From the album "Nine Times That Same Song"
mp3: Love is All- "Talk Talk Talk Talk"
Demo version:
mp3: Love is All- "Felt Tip"

official site: Love is All

Late Night Brew | Magnetic Fields

2008-01-02T18:28:00.000-08:00

New album "Distortion" drops on Jan. 15th.

Follow the link to download The Magnetic Fields- "To Drunk to Dream"

official site: The House of Tomorrow | The Magnetic Fields

Best of '07: Remixes + Reworks

2007-12-21T06:43:00.000-08:00

We close out this year with one of my fave remixes this year...we'll return with some fresh new entries after January 1st. And if the holidays are making you itch for some more tunes, feel free to explore the various sites featured on this sidebar...
Til then, Stay safe and Enjoy the holidays--- Seasons greetings!

mp3:Thom Yorke- Skip Divided (Modeselektor remix)
mp3:Modeselektor- The White Flash (featuring Thom Yorke)

official site: Modeselektor
my space: Modeselektor

Best of '07: Remixes + Reworks

2007-12-20T06:23:00.000-08:00

The boys from BP released a 12" single 'Flux', to supplement their somewhat mediocre album 'Weekend in the City'. One good thing about the single was that it also featured a remix by Burial.

mp3: Bloc Party- "Where is Home?" (Burial Remix)

Evening Brew | Bon Iver

2007-12-19T16:58:00.000-08:00

Jagjaguwar will officially release For Emma, Forever Ago, as its already gotten some big nods in many year end lists. Unfortunately it didn't make on our list this year, but since its being released again, it could make it on ours for 2008.

From the album: For Emma, Forever Ago (drops Feb 19th):
mp3: Bon Iver- "Skinny Love"

My Space: Bon Iver
Official site: Bon Iver

Best of '07: Remixes + Reworks

2007-12-19T06:38:00.000-08:00

Lets highlight some of this past year's remixes and reworks, so we won't cover all, but pick out some of the ones that are worth noting. To start us off, My Brightest Diamond’s Shara Worden:

From the album "Tear It Down":
mp3: My Brightest Diamond- "Freakout" (Goldchains Remix)
mp3: My Brightest Diamond- "Goldenstar" (Alias Remix)

Today's Brew | NPR: The White Stripes- "Conquest"

2007-12-18T06:58:00.000-08:00

I was listening to NPR this morning, and heard this interview with Jack White about their current collaboration with their good friend Beck.

Their latest release is inspired by a pop song from the '50s.
"Conquest" is the A-side on three new vinyl singles from The White Stripes. The B-sides are new songs.
Read the article ovah here.

YouTube: The White Stripes- "Conquest"

Today's Brew | Band Of Horses on Later

2007-12-17T06:54:00.000-08:00

For your Monday Blues...
YouTube: Band of Horses- "Is There A Ghost?" (Later with Jools Holland)

Best of '07: Top 22 Albums So Far | Day 4

2007-12-14T06:29:00.000-08:00

And we finish the week with the final 6...let the album speak for itself.

6. Radiohead- In the Rainbows

YouTube: Radiohead- "All I need"

5. Spoon- Ga Ga Ga Ga

Spoon performs The Underdog on SNL
Uploaded by dtrip01

4. Menomena- Friend or Foe

Menomena- "Wet and Rusting

3.Besnard Lakes-The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse

mp3: Besnard Lakes- "And You Lied To Me"

2.The National- Boxer

mp3:The National- "Fake Empire"

1. Beirut- The Flying Cup Club

mp3:Beirut- The Penalty

Best of '07: Top 22 Albums So Far | Day 3

2007-12-13T08:56:00.000-08:00

And we're now moving right into the top 10...

12. Grinderman- s/t

YouTube: Grinderman- "No Pussy Blues" (Later With Jools Holland)

11. Aesop Rock- None Shall Pass

mp3:Aesop Rock- None Shall Pass

10. Burial- Untrue

mp3:Burial- "Archangel"

9. Panda Bear- Person Pitch

YouTube: Panda Bear- "Bros"

8. LCD Soundsystem- Sound of Silver

YouTube: LCD Soundsystem- "All My Friends" (Later With Jools Holland)

7. Feist- Reminder

YouTube: Feist- "I Feel It All" (on a bus on Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Best of '07: Top 22 Albums So Far | Day 2

2007-12-12T06:18:00.000-08:00

And the countdown continues...

17. Arcade Fire- Neon Bible

Arcade Fire - Intervention
Uploaded by katamino

16. Justice- Cross

YouTube: Justice- "D.A.N.C.E." (on Jimmy Kimmel Live)

15. Caribou- Andorra

Stream a few tracks ovah here.

14. Sunset Rubdown- Random Spirit Lover

mp3: Sunset Rubdown-"Winged Wicked Wings"

13. Battles- Mirrored

YouTube: Battles- "Tonto"

Best of '07: Top 22 Albums So Far

2007-12-11T07:25:00.000-08:00

So its time to begin our fun little list of the best albums this year (so far).
Been so busy, that I haven't able to create a nifty header for this list, hopefully I'll have one as we crack the top 5...but for now.

And as usual, I always throw in this statement that this list is flawed in the sense that I'll probably discover a good plenty of contenders that deserved to be on the list, that haven't been discovered yet. But for now, this is what it is.
And this list will be more about less text...cuz I'm a firm believer in less is more.

22. Blonde Redhead- 23

mp3: Blonde Redhead- "23"

21. M.I.A.- Kala

YouTube- M.I.A.- "Boyz"

20. Bjork- Volta

Björk Earth Intruders SNL
Uploaded by wayoutcontrol

19. The Good, the Bad & the Queen

YouTube- The Good, the Bad and the Queen- "Herculean"

18. I'm Not Here- Movie Soundtrack

Stream a few tracks ovah here.

Today's Brew | Takeaway Show: Caribou

2007-12-10T06:49:00.001-08:00

#76.1 - Caribou - She's the One
Uploaded by lablogotheque

And check out the other vid performance ovah here.

We'll start the list up again tomorrow with: Best Album I've heard So Far: 2007 Edition.

Best Songs I've Heard So Far- 2007 Edition

2007-12-07T06:16:00.000-08:00

This one is always tough to compile since we always miss a song along the way that we really wanted to include, but for some strange forgot.
But here we go with this year's best- at least from what we're able to hear.

18. St. Vincent- "Now Now"
17. Aesop Rock- "None Shall Pass"
16. Grinderman - No Pussy Blues
15. Feist- "Past in Present"
14. LCD Soundsystem- "Get Innocuous"
13. Sunset Rubdown- Winged/ Wicked Things
12. Justice- "D.A.N.C.E. (Benny Blanco mix Feat. Mos Def and Spank Rock)"
11. Spoon- "Underdog"
10. Battles- "Atlas"
9. Modeselektor- "The White Flash (Ft. Thom Yorke)"
8. Menomena- "Wet and Rusting"
7. Panda Bear- "Comfy in Nautica"
6. The Besnard Lakes- "And you lied to me"
5. Radiohead- "All I Need"
4. Burial- "Near Dark"
3. Beirut- "The Penalty"
2. Grand Archives- "George Kaminsky"
1. The National- "Fake Empire"

Best Album Art I've Seen So Far: 2007 Edition

2007-12-06T06:25:00.000-08:00

According to Wikipedia, the album art cover serves three main purposes:

* To protect the record, whose grooved surface was delicate.
* To advertise the contents, as the record had little room on its own record label.
* To convey the artistic aspirations of the original artists

So not much has changed, from the previous- Half List I had, but worthy of reposting.

6. Blonde Redhead- "23"

5. Lavender Diamond- Imagine Our Love

Also check out the comics here
4. !!!- Myth Takes

3. Battles- Mirrored

2. Panda Bear- Person Pitch

1. Menomena- Friend or Foe

Best Music Vids I've Seen So Far- 2007 Edition

2007-12-05T06:17:00.000-08:00

Today marks the start of a series of lists here at ADD. Some have expressed their disdain for lists, as there are so many out there, but here at ADD, we love lists. And just like last year, we kicked off the series of lists with the Best Vids I've seen so far.
The key words here are, I've seen so far, since there are so many vids I'm sure I've neglected.
This year, the list includes a couple of vids made in an unconventional manner. Thus redefining the way vids are made and shared-- so you won't be hearing the words "I want my MTV", anytime soon.

A look at last year's:
Best Vids I've Seen So Far- 2006 Edition

And now here's the list, I purposely left out any running commentary on each vid, and let the vid speaks for itself:

11. Bat For Lashes- "Whats a Girl To Do"
(album was released 2006- US release-2007)

10. Besnard Lakes- "Agent 13"
directed by Kara Blake

9. Feist- "1,2,3,4"
directed by Patrick Daughters

Feist - 1234
Uploaded by ListenToFeist

8. UNKLE- "Burn My Shadow"
director Miguel Sapochnik

video: here

7. Bjork- "Earth Intruders"
directed by Michel Ocelot

Bjork - Earth intruders
Uploaded by slzaza

6. Justice- "D.A.N.C.E."
directed by Jonas & Francois

5. Fujiya & Miyagi- "Ankle Injury"
directed by Wade Shotter

4.Beirut- "The Penalty"
directed by La Blogotheque

#64.2 - Beirut - The Penalty
Uploaded by lablogotheque

3.Spoon- "Underdog"
directed by Keven McAllester

2.Arcade Fire- "Neon Bible & Wake Up"
directed by La Blogotheque

#41 - Arcade Fire - Neon Bible & Wake Up
Uploaded by lablogotheque

1.Battles- "Atlas"
directed by Timothy Saccenti

Today's Brew | Daytrotter Sessions: Sunset Rubdown

2007-12-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

As we have the monkeys working on compiling the year end lists, this week's entries will be pretty random and short...we'll start the list of this year's Best Albums So Far List real soon...maybe even this week.

Daytrotter Sessions with Sunset Rubdown

Check em out ovah here.

From this week's Daytrotter Sessions:
mp3: Sunset Rubdown- The Mending of the Gown (Daytrotter Sessions)

Daytrotter Sessions

Today's Brew | Bishop Allen Vid

2007-12-03T06:31:00.000-08:00

From their album "The Broken String". A photography trick that other artists have used in their vid as well...but nevertheless, fun to watch.

mp3: Bishop Allen- "Click Click Click"
qt vid: Bishop Allen- "Click Click Click"

official site: Bishop Allen
my space: Bishop Allen

Today's Brew | Jonny Greenwood

2007-11-30T06:59:00.000-08:00

Entertainment Weekly ran an article early November on the new flick coming out from PT Anderson, "There Will Be Blood". The article featured an interview between PT Anderson and Jonny Greenwood.
If you missed this article, check out the full article ovah here.

PT Anderson's comment:
To make a film, the final big collaborator that you have is the composer. Jonny was really one of the first people to see the film. And when he came back with a bunch of music, it actually helped show me what his impression of the film was. Which was terrific, because I had no impression. I had no idea what we were doing. And really, you have so many people that you collaborate with along this whole road of making a film, and you get to the end, and you're kind of face to face with two people really at the end: the editor and the composer. It's like the bottom of the Christmas tree. There's just the three of you standing, holding all of these people's work together, trying to make sense out of it. It was funny, because some of the stuff that Jonny came back with initially didn't make any sense to me at all. And he was smart enough to avoid me for a few days, so that I could let it all settle.

From Jonny Greenwood's earlier work in composing music for a film- in the 2003 documentary "Bodysong":

Today's Brew | Snoop Dogg

2007-11-29T06:56:00.000-08:00

Been a busy couple of days, so not much time to write, but check this out.

From Ego Trippin'(out in March 2008):

Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction [EXCLU]
Uploaded by PeteRock

Today's Brew | Todd Haynes

2007-11-28T06:14:00.000-08:00

I have yet to check out the movie, but I hope to catch it sometime this weekend.

LA WEEKLY asks Todd Haynes (director of I Am Not Here):
"In watching the movie, there’s a kind of generalized logic to why we’re moving from one story to another and one style to another. But there are many people who will have never seen anything like this before. I think there are going to be a lot of people very angry with you over this for reasons that they can’t quite explain. There’s a kind of sneaky audacity to doing a movie like this — an “art movie” for a general public. You’re prepared for a backlash, I trust?"

Todd Haynes responds,
"I am, but I was prepared for a lot more of it than I’ve been receiving. You may have encountered resistance in conversations with some people you know, but the general reaction to the film has been good. I’ve been stunned at how positive people have been and that they’ve just let it all flow. But believe me, I was prepared for the contrary in today’s market. I was resolved to not care, to just let it be in the world and take the time it takes to be appreciated..."

For the full interview and the article by David Ehrenstein, check it out ovah here.

And stream some tracks off the soundtrack ovah here.

Today's Brew | Chris Schlarb

2007-11-27T06:20:00.000-08:00

5 years in the making with over 40 musicians collaborating on this project...quite an ambitious effort.
A work of personal identity and deep catharsis, Twilight & Ghost Stories is a dense 40-minute modern composition featuring a disparate cross-section of musicians from the avant-garde, independent folk, jazz and electronic communities. (Asthmatic Kitty describes it in a nutshell)

mp3: Chris Schlarb- "Section I"
mp3: Chris Schlarb- "Section IV"

official site: Chris Schlarb

Today's Brew | Johan Hedberg

2007-11-26T16:07:00.000-08:00

Not to be confused by the NHL hockey player from Sweden who shares the same name.
But this is the solo effort by one of the members of the Swedish duo Suburban Kids with Biblical Names.
A mix of electronica, Tropicalia and a bit of Swedish pop.

From the 5-spårs EP:
mp3: Johan Hedberg- "Grammisgalan"

Today's Brew | Blitzen Trapper

2007-11-20T06:22:00.000-08:00

We'll be back on Nov. 26th in observance of the upcoming thanksgiving day holiday weekend. Don't miss us too much now.

YouTube: Blitzen Trapper: "Wild Mountain Nation"

From the album Wild Mountain Nation:
mp3: Blitzen Trapper: "Wild Mountain Nation"

official site: Blitzen Trapper
my space: Blitzen Trapper

Today's Brew | A Hawk and a Hacksaw

2007-11-19T06:17:00.000-08:00

For this week, not exactly a turkey, but a hawk.

#73.1 - A HAWK AND A HACKSAW - Part 1
Uploaded by lablogotheque

For more video performances, check it out ovah here.

My previous entries about them ovah here.

Today's Brew | MBV Tours Reunited

2007-11-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

Well its a little ways away, but its official.

Be sure to visit the interview with Kevin Shields at Soft Focus ovah here.

YouTube: My Bloody Valentine- "Knows When"

And also, my "plug-in"(okay, you were supposed to laugh here):
Be sure to vote for this year's Plug Awards ovah here

Today's Brew | NPR Concert Series: BSS & THS

2007-11-15T06:13:00.001-08:00

As part of their concert series, NPR will present on Nov. 18: Broken Social Scene, Live in Concert

Group to Perform Work by Band Member Kevin Drew
The performance from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club will begin at approximately 8 p.m. ET.
Check it out ovah here.

And on Nov. 20th: The Hold Steady

Check it out ovah here.
Hear The Hold Steady, webcast live in concert on NPR.org Nov. 20. The show begins with an opening performance by the English group Art Brut at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.

YouTube: Broken Social Scene- "Fire Eyed Boy"

Today's Brew | Burial

2007-11-14T06:12:00.000-08:00

The critics loved the debut album...seems like its getting the same love from some.
Even P'folk like em.

"I like underground tunes that are true and mongrel and you see people trying to break that down, alter its nature. Underground music should have its back turned, it needs to be gone, untrackable, unreadable, just a distant light." (Burial in Hyperdub interview)

From the album Untrue:
mp3: Burial- "Archangel"
(YouSend: for a limited time only)

my space: Burial

Today's Brew | Richard Swift

2007-11-13T06:28:00.000-08:00

Richard Swift with the Cold War Kids come to town on Thanksgiving Day for a show at the Wiltern.

His next project will be more of an experimentation with sound, to be released in January.
And the album opens with a narration.
"The best way to relax," the narrator informs, "is to lie down upon your bed and stretch out."

From Instruments of Science & Technology- Music From the Films of Richard Swift-
mp3: Richard Swift- "Shooting a Rhino Between the Shoulders"

My previous entries about Swift ovah here.

Today's Brew | Okkervil River Daytrottin'

2007-11-12T06:15:00.000-08:00

Stop by Daytrotter to grab a few session songs from Okkervil River.

Check it out ovah here.

mp3: Okkervil River- " You Can't Hold THe Hand Of A Rock And Roll Man" (Daytrotter Session)
(YouSend: for a limited time only)
mp3: Okkervil River- " Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe"

official site: Okkervil River
myspace site: Okkervil River

Today's Brew | Radiohead Covers Bjork

2007-11-09T06:26:00.000-08:00

All I can say is that I'm really glad its Friday...

YouTube: Radiohead- "Unravel" (Bjork Cover)

Pitchfork media has the mp3 for download ovah here.
mp3: Bjork- "Unravel"
(YouSend: for a limited time only)

Today's Brew | My Bloody Valentine

2007-11-08T06:25:00.000-08:00

The big buzz seems to be pointing to a new album to be released from the seminal band, My Bloody Valentine.

Soft Focus will air the interview with Kevin Shields this Monday on vbs.tv. Here's a little excerpt from the interview below.

I pretty much know what the one that’s going to come out this year is going to sound like because its already pretty much 3/4’s done already…it sounds like what we sounded like – different but not radically different. People will go, “Yeah, it sounds like My Bloody Valentine.” (Kevin Shields interview on Soft Focus)

Daily Swarm has reported that "The band recently activated mybloodyvalentine.co.uk and Shields’ manager confirmed the the site is being built by Debbie Goodge, the band’s bass player. It is possible that the album will see an independent, Internet-only, Radiohead style release, and a release date could be announced at any time."

Video: My Bloody Valentine- "Only Shallow"

Only Shallow
Uploaded by herve31

Second Cup | Cat Power

2007-11-07T16:06:00.000-08:00

Matador Records announced the final sequence for Cat Power’s upcoming ‘Jukebox’ album, to be released on January 22...yup, Chan is back with a fresh new track til it comes out.

mp3:Cat Power- "Song to Bobby"

my space: Cat Power

Today's Brew | Madlib interview on BET

2007-11-07T06:15:00.000-08:00

Coming to town at the El Rey on Thursday- Nov 8th- Stone Throw's very own Madlib with Peanut Butter Wolf.

BET Rap City- Talib Kweli interviews Madlib

Talib Kweli Interviews Madlib on TV
Uploaded by stonesthrow

From the BEAT KONDUCTA IN INDIA (Vol. 3-4):
produced by Madlib
mp3: Beat Konducta- "Masala"

Today's Brew | Richard Hawley

2007-11-06T06:25:00.001-08:00

From his latest album Lady's Bridge:
Be sure to check out his performance on Later...with Jools Holland, the previous entry.

YouTube: Richard Hawley-'Tonight The Streets Are Ours'
Directed by Tom Geens.

official site: Richard Hawley
my space: Richard Hawley

Today's Brew | Later...with Jools Holland

2007-11-05T06:19:00.000-08:00

Last Friday marked the return of the one of my fave shows...
With a revamped up new site...
Check out the production on this monster, as they have all the guests share on one stage--- visit their homepage to stream the whole first show.
Appearing on the show: Siouxsie Sioux, Richard Hawley, Hard-fi, Soil and "Pimp" Sessions, Laura Marling and Kaki King. The Decemberists were supposed to show, but cancelled due to illness?

Today's Brew | Joanna Newsom at the LA Phil

2007-11-02T06:50:00.000-07:00

Next Friday- not today, but on Nov. 9th- Joanna Newsom hits the Disney Concert Hall- accompanied by a 28-piece orchestra, featuring arrangements by Van Dyke Parks and conducted by Sean O'Loughlin.
And if you haven't ever been inside the Disney Concert Hall, the interior is so much more intriguing than what you see from the outside.

From the album Ys:
mp3: Joanna Newsom- "Monkey and Bear"
(YouSend: for a limited time only)

YouTube: Joanna Newsom- "Monkey and Bear" Live in Philadelphia PA

official site: Joanna Newsom

Today's Brew | Tuung : Junk Shop Sessions

2007-11-01T06:53:00.000-07:00

BBC Collective has the Junk Shop Sessions and interview with Tuung.

Check it out ovah here.

From their mother's daughter and other songs:
mp3: Tuung- "Tale From Black"

official site: Tuung
my space: Tuung

Today's Brew | Jay Z

2007-10-31T06:29:00.000-07:00

H to the izz-O, V to the izz-A...Jay Z's back all gangstah'ed out.

Video: Jay-Z: "Blue Magic"
From American Gangster drops 11/02/07 on Def Jam
-inspired by forthcoming Ridley Scott film American Gangster.

YouTube: Movie Trailer- American Gangster

Today's Brew | Banhart and Klee

2007-10-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

Perhaps one of the most strangest collaborations you'll ever bring together.
I'm not talking about it in a music context but as an art exhibit.
Devendra Banhart and the late Swedish Paul Klee have an ongoing exhibit over at the SF Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA). Quite the odd couple to say the least, but also a bit intriguing as you look at both works side by side.

"I sing what I can't draw and draw what I can't sing," Devendra says.

SF MOMA: Abstract Rhythms

From the album "Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon":
mp3: Devendra Banhart- "Seahorse"
mp3: Devendra Banhart- "Rosa"

official site: Devendra Banhart
my space: Devendra Banhart

Today's Brew | Andrew Bird on Daytrotter

2007-10-29T06:18:00.001-07:00

Daytrotter's got sessions with Andrew Bird featuring the Chicago based veteran rockers Dianogah, check it out ovah here.

From the daytrotter sessions (album "Armchair Apocrypha"):
mp3: A Breaks B (Dianoga with Andrew Bird)
(YouSend: for a limited time only, but the other live session recordings are available on Daytrotter)

From the album "Armchair Apocrypha":
mp3: Andrew Bird- "Heretics"

Read the full article about Andrew Bird on Daytrotter ovah here.

Today's Brew | The New Pornographers

2007-10-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

NPR Live Concert Series continues with the other Canada's Westsiders featuring Neko Case, Dan Bejar and AC Newman- The New Pornographers. The New Pornographers will give a full concert on NPR.org Oct. 27, webcast live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. Hear the performance online beginning at approximately 9 p.m. ET with opening sets by Benjy Ferree and Emma Pollock.

For NPR's live webcast, visit over here.

From their album Challengers:
mp3: The New Pornographers- "Myriad Harbour"
mp3: The New Pornographers- "My Rights Versus Yours"

official site- The New Pornographers
my space- The New Pornographers

Today's Brew | Enon

2007-10-25T06:32:00.000-07:00

video: Enon-"Dr. Freeze"

From their album Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds:
mp3: Enon-"Mirror of You"

They come to the city of Angels-- on November 2nd at the Glasshouse in Pomona and November 3rd at the Echo.

official site: Enon
my space: Enon

Today's Brew | !!! "Yadnus"

2007-10-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

We're back...but things look pretty dismal for the folks in Southtown (San Diego) as the ominous rusted clouds looms over the SoCal landscape. We're hoping things will turnaround soon.
Remember these guys, they released their album earlier this year...

For those who may have a heart for roadkill, viewer discretion is advised.

Crisis in Southern Cali

2007-10-23T06:48:00.000-07:00

Due to the situation that is occurring in Southern Cali, which is where I'm at right now...I'll be taking a break from blogging as things are a bit chaotic right now.
Even as I'm blogging, the smell of smoke permeates the office air conditioned space.

We'll return shortly...

Today's Brew | Club 8

2007-10-22T06:12:00.000-07:00

Club 8 was formed in 1995 by Karolina Komstedt (from the band Poprace) and Johan Angergård (Acid House Kings, Poprace).
After almost five years of absence one of Sweden's most important indiepop bands are finally, finally back.

from their album "The boy who couldn't stop dreaming"
mp3: Club 8- "Heaven"

my space: Club 8
official site: Club 8

Today's Brew | I'm Not There Concert

2007-10-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

Quite an ambitious project, not only the film itself, but the music as well.
There's even a big concert to celebrate this whole shindig.
Everyone wants to be a Dylan.

Stream the following music: My Space: I'm Not There
Jeff Tweedy- "Simple Twist of Fate"
Jim James & Calexico- "Goin' To Acapulco"
Cat Power- "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blue Again"
Sufjan Stevens- "Ring Them Bells"

Check out the trailer ovah here:
offical movie site: I'm Not There

Buy the tix to the concert ovah here.

Today's Brew | Mahala Rai Banda

2007-10-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

This week on...

Crammed Discs Week
A week with bands from all over the world, thanks to Crammed Discs on the TakeAway Show.
Perhaps a nice outlet for the French folks over at La Blogotheque as the country contends with the potential crisis occurring within as French president Sarkozy separates from his wife and has to deal with a major transit strike. Possible chaos? Who knows.

Mahala Rai Banda literally means Noble Band from the Ghetto...i sorta like that, sounds quite intriguing and their performance on the TakeAway Shohw is definitely worth checkin' out.

#68.1 - Crammed Series - Mahala Rai Banda
Uploaded by lablogotheque

My Space: Mahala Rai Banda
Crammed: Mahala Rai Banda

Today's Brew | David Byrne: The Knee Plays

2007-10-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

Set for a re-release on Nov. 6th...

''THE KNEE PLAYS'' by Robert Wilson and David Byrne is presented as the American section of ''The Civil Wars,'' Mr. Wilson's monumental, multilinear extravaganza...The 13 vignettes that comprise ''The Knee Plays'' are meant to be joints or connectives between the long acts of ''Civil Wars.'' Extracted from the cycle and put together into an evening lasting 100 minutes, the ''opera'' is not simply a series of interludes. Instead, it is like an acrostic puzzle, a riddle that, once solved, assumes a new shape and significance. Parenthetically, the Knee Plays themselves have preludes, which perhaps one could call Elbow Plays.
(NY Times,By MEL GUSSOW Published: December 4, 1986, Thursday)

stream: Tree (Today is an Important Occasion)
stream: In the Future

official site: The Knee Plays