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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Photos: Clues and Drink Up Buttercup at Santos Party House
The problem with Clues is that you really, really want them to be the Unicorns. And they’re not. They are decidedly a very different band. The great thing about them is that the band they are is incredibly good. Their music is dark, mysterious- nuanced and moody. Their entire set was played with the lights [...]
Two Cool Videos: "To Clean" by Woods and "I Start To Run" by White Denim
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjcFKl86Oo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00] Woods and White Denim are two bands that I really dig, so I figured posting their two new music videos would be a great way to get to talk about them on my blog. The Woods video for “To Clean” is above. I recently saw them open for The Vaselines at Bowery Ballroom, and [...]
Recommended Wednesday Show: Clues and Drink Up Buttercup at Santos Party House
Attention all Unicorns and Arcade Fire fans: you definitely want to make your way to Santos Party House tomorrow night. Clues is made up of ex-members of both those bands, though they probably lean a bit more towards the wacky indie-sorta-pop of Unicorns. I hear they have a pretty cool, different live show. I don’t [...]
Photos: Northside Festival
I should probably be out at the Northside Festival right now brining you more coverage of the weekend’s festivities. I am, however, a little too festivitied out. Nevertheless, I saw some great music this weekend at Brooklyn’s mini music fest. Here’s a brief recap. Friday night brought me to Studio B for the first time, [...]
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Tagged Bell, Bishop Allen, Death Vessel, Drink Up Buttercup, Elfin Saddle, Glass Ghost, Gracious Calamity, Luke Winslow-King, Sunset Rubdown
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Excellent New Album (listen now for free!): The Knot by Wye Oak
I’ve written about Baltimore band Wye Oak quite frequently on this blog. They play dreamy indie rock- the kind of songs that are just plain good. I’m very happy to report that their new album, The Knot, is streaming FOR FREE on Merge’s website. Just like the press material says, it’s the same Wye Oak [...]
Recommended Thursday Show: Marnie Stern and the Fly Girlz at Shea Stadium
This is a highly recommended show. First of all, the venue is amazing. No, it’s not the old Shea Stadium, it’s a brand new venue in Brooklyn that offers an amazing service for artists and bands. They record all of the shows that happen there and mix them, so every band who plays has access [...]
Recommended Wednesday Show (plus Hot New Band Alert): Says She's Ms. Blat at Lit Lounge
Says She’s Ms. Blat is a two-piece straight out of Brooklyn, and you heard about them right here on NYRM first. Singer/songwriter/and classically trained pianist, Lottie Leymarie, is the brains behind the operation. Her no nonsense, circus-rock sensibility makes for some very tough, meaty songs. Think Man Man with just a touch of Regina Spektor [...]
Photos (Sorta): The Hold Steady at Bowery Ballroom
I once made a promise to myself that I would never write about the Hold Steady on this blog. Well, we all learn things as time goes on. One thing I’m learning right now is that four vodka tonics on an empty stomach are a great idea for a Hold Steady show, but are a [...]
Recommended Tuesday Show: Ezra Furman and the Harpoons, Darlings, and Peasant at Pianos
Ezra Furman is one band where I do not understand why they aren’t more popular yet. I don’t think they should be popular just because they’re good (they are). Lots of bands I think are very good will never get popular, but Furman’s pop sensibilities are so accessible that I can’t really imagine who their [...]
Recommended Monday Show: David Byrne (for free!) in Prospect Park
I’ve written a lot about how happy I am over the recent David Byrne. His performance at Dark Was the Night was incredibly entertaining and absolutely fun. What can I say? The man is a veteran, but still has his edge. This concert is in Prospect Park and it’s free. If it’s a nice day [...]
