January 2012
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John K. Samson- Provincial
John K. Samson’s unique brand of folk, rock, and punk is something that drew Prophaghandi fans to The Weakerthans (Probably? I’m not entirely sure on that, don’t quote me on it), and both to his solo material that’s dotted the last few years. Provincial is an honest effort that combines so much of the last two Weakerthan’s records B side songs and Samson’s...
Tape Op Interview w/ Steve Albini →
iwishiwasaginger:
Really cool article from the man who most recently produced the new Cloud Nothings album. But he’s done a TON more…
Hello everyone! It’s been a busy and quick 20 days since the new year… And my deepest apologies for more or less neglecting this. While I’m sure most people didn’t notice… I did. And it then encouraged me to make the following commitment: I’m going to post something of substance in addition to the random re-blogging and links to pertinent articles/essays. ...
No Sleep Records: Welcome THE CASKET LOTTERY to No... →
nosleeprecords:
We are BEYOND ecstatic to announce the signing of one of my personal favorite bands to No Sleep Records. Please welcome The Casket Lottery to the family. TCL to me is one of the greatest groups to come out of the Kansas City area, and i can not be more excited to welcome them to the family.
December 2011
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It’s probably a little cliché right now, but I’d like to wish everyone a (belated) happy holidays, and that 2012 is even better than 2011.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, and I know it’s been slow here, but I am one man. I hope that you continue to read and make this more and more special for me. Thank you!
xMitch
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The battle of the Internet, music, and SOPA.
There’s not a lot that really, really gets my blood boiling, I’ll be honest with you. Especially when it comes to politics and all that other corruption filled bullshit. But SOPA and the current climate of an industry that I’m attempting to have a career in and would be a totally different person witihout, is something I will absolutely 100% fight for.
If you’re out of...
I just realized
That there are some bands that follow me, and possibly people in bands.
If you’d like me to review your music, please don’t hesitate to send me a message with a link!
If you're looking for something to do...
I will be playing at this show in both Negative Department and The Only Ghost In Town.
It’s going to be a great time, so if you’re 21+ and live in Philadelphia, it would be nice to have you with us.
Nanoculture, the web, and it's effects on pop... →
The final edition of Poptimist, as curated by Pitchfork (Blech). Written by Tom Ewing.
Seriously, go back and read the previous articles. They are fantastic.
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Touché Amoré- Parting The Sea Between Brightness...
I’m always pretty conflicted on how to talk about screamo and post hardcore that is just as melodic as it is heavy without people automatically assuming I’m talking about metalcore or the kind of post hardcore that came with UnderØath. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that kind of music (Well, there is, but that’s just my opinion and all) but...
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2011: In review
Well, it’s December (officially), and I figured since everyone else on the face of the earth is posting their 2011 lists, I might as well too. It’s a little early, but whatever.
FAVORITE RECORDS OF 2011 (In no particular order):
By Surprise- Mountain Smashers (Topshelf)
Explosions In The Sky- Take Care, Take Care, Take Care (Temporary Residence Ltd.)
Fucked Up- David Comes To...
Use Ticketmaster? Good. Now, you're getting a... →
November 2011
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200 Labels Pull Out Of Spotify. →
Music distributor STHoldings pulls entire 200 record label catalog from Spotify as well as other subscription based music services.
Spotify counters move by saying that mistakes were made by making the decision based solely off revenue per stream, rather than over all total advantage of user base, which is claimed to be younger audiences who were previously on pirating networks.
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I Am The Avalanche- Avalanche United
I Am The Avalanche’s second record was a long time in the making/waiting. Contract disputes and all kinds of legal issues with the now defunct Drive-Thru Records (Who released their first record) lead to years of waiting. Brooklyn, NY’s I Am The Avalanche, obviously didn’t give up for six years and despite six years of acoustic demos and live bootlegs floating around, we...
STREAM NEW 4 WAY SPLIT W/ ANNABEL, EMPIRE EMPIRE... →
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If you didn't know, I've been working on a solo... →
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wearedelasoul:
De La new work, snippet…enjoy!...
So, it's November
And the year is starting to wind down. I’ve been perusing the list of stuff I made that’s come out this year, but I’d like to know what your favorites were!
If there’s anything I’ve missed, I definitely want to be told so! No better way to find new music than word of mouth!
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Fucked Up going on haitus →
From Prefixmag,
Toronto, Canada punk band, Fucked Up, may be taking a long hiatus?
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Original Further Seems Forever lineup to release... →
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Devon Williams- Euphoria
Devon Williams (ex-Oskar) has been making the rounds lately under a moniker that’s his own name making dreamy, layered pop music for the last few years after a brief stint with Lavender Diamond and a folkier band, Fingers Cut Megamachine. After releasing a a full length LP in 2008, the follow up has been long awaited. One hundred precent dream pop, this is a bouncy record that definitely...
October 2011
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If you can go see Jeff Mangum play in the near future… I highly recommend doing so. I had the pleasure of seeing him the other day in Bearsville, NY. It was incredible. Easily the highlight of the night was seeing Julian Koster come out and play a singing saw with Jeff for ‘In The Aeroplane Over The Sea’ in the middle of the crowd.
It was one of the best concerts I’ve...
Has 'Indie' Become 'Adult Contemporary'? →
nprmusic:
Dad rock, ‘NPR Muzak’ and the phenomenon of knee-jerk reactions to a genre growing up (or old?).
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WatchI’m in a band called The Only Ghost In Town. This is a video for our song on a 7”.
Awesome.
Go to Rok Lok Records and get it. If you want.
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Into It. Over It.- Proper
I don’t know one person who hasn’t at least HEARD of Into It. Over It., aka Evan Thomas Weiss (Formerly of The Progress, briefly of Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start [Girls Names EP] and Daimera, current Stay Ahead Of The Weather). The guy, clearly, has a long resume of successful bands and bands that have garnered well deserved hype not to mention his non-stop touring...
Jeff Mangum, live at Occupy Wall St. (via... →
This is a big deal.
And it kinda rules.
Stoked on being in Woodstock on the 23rd to see him play.
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Kevin Devine- Between The Clouds & The Concrete
Kevin Devine is no stranger to a cult following. His appearances with his friends in Brand New, The Get Up Kids, and Manchester Orchestra has earned him a loyal fan base that supports solid release after solid release. I’ve been a fan since 2008 myself, I discovered Put Your Ghost To Rest right before I saw him open for Jesse Lacey. After a brief period of silence following his tour...
September 2011
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Arches- Wide Awake
Philadelphia, PA’s Arches are a band I generally didn’t know much about until fatefully having an opportunity to see them live in Gainesville, FL while I was on tour and I can’t say that I regret a single second of their set. With two releases under their belt, Arches certainly knows how to create a dreamy, beautiful landscape. After releasing an EP, the band felt ready to...
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Beirut - “Santa Fe” (Official Video)
Zach Condon’s tribute to his southwestern hometown now has a bittersweet official clip, in which a man loses his wife to illness before burning the medical bills, spending a day at the beach with her apparition, and becoming a baptism purse-snatcher (via The Guardian).
Previously: Watch Beirut play “Santa Fe” Live
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Frank Ocean- Nostalgia, ULTRA
Who hasn’t heard of Frank Ocean already? The guy is on nearly every big name rappers record. A breakout start, part of the Odd Future crew shows some serious R&B chops all over his debut full length. I hear all kinds of reflections of the R&B that was awesome in the 90’s/early 2000’s like Ginuwine, Boyz 2 Men, and Usher, I’m sure you get the idea. Despite...
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I don’t mean to be “that guy”, but Oscar Peterson’s soundtrack for West Side Story is some of the best jazz music.
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Saves The Day- Daybreak
Saves The Day need little to no introduction. Heralds of 3rd wave emo and pop punk stalwarts in all of their incarnations, helmed by Chris Conley and his boyish voice. After they tore it up in the early 2000’s with their Vagrant Records release Stay What You Are and previous cult classic, Through Being Cool, Saves The Day have a loyal and dedicated fan base. That fan base waited four...
August 2011
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Owen- Ghost Town
As a warning to anyone who doesn’t know anything about Owen, or Mike Kinsella’s previous projects, they can be difficult to write about. And not because they’re bad or challenging aurally, but because they’re incredibly emotional and thus create a difficult barrier when trying to convey your opinions. Anyone who’s listened to songs like ‘Bed Abuse’...
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Neutral Milk Hotel Box Set w/ Unreleased Songs...
twentyfourbit:
Not only will Jeff Mangum remind us of Neutral Milk Hotel’s greatness with rare solo tour dates this year, but the enigmatic NMH leader is breaking out some previously unreleased material as well: 15 new tracks will arrive on November 22 along with a vinyl box set of the band’s ever-enduring discography, two posters, and one-off drawings by Mangum himself.
Now streaming on the...