Time for a long overdue post. Sorry about the lack of words, but I've been hearing things here and there that I've enjoyed in one way or another and I thought the least I can do is compile them all on our dear old blog. So that's what I'll do!
On Radio 6 this morning I heard this and found it rather pleasant:
I wasn't a Pavement fan when they were around but I was lucky enough to see them for free at the Virgin Freefest a couple of years go and liked them. I like this too, it's got a nice warm indie sound to it. And so does the video, particularly the end of it.
I also heard this on the radio today and it seemed very familiar, particularly the instrumental breakdown. Not sure where I've heard it before, I feel like it's been sampled. And if you're sick of Christmas music, my apologies, but this isn't really what you'll hear playing at the mall now is it?
Sorry about the video but, you know, just don't watch it -- most of the time music is better without visuals anyway.
And now, aah yes, Arctic Monkeys, I'm into them right now. I just saw them play three songs on Jools Holland and they were all good! Plus the band have a good vibe about them, particularly Alex Turner, the man has some snake hips nowadays. They're full of confidence, which makes for good performances. I'd like to see them live but for some reason they're skipping DC and playing Richmond, VA only -- my guess is cos they must have hit this place up when they toured with the Black Keys. Turn this up (no really, the sound isn't very good in this video) and do watch the video:
Burial's got a new EP coming out, you can hear it all online:
http://www.avclub.com/article/burials-new-rival-dealer-ep-is-already-streaming-o-106418
I'll have to give the tracks a few more listens but... I don't know if they're for me. I remember when I first heard of Burial in 2007 (that was thanks to the Boston Phoenix, where I also heard of Ellen Allien and Dixon, thanks to their CD reviews; Dixon's Body Language mix is well worth a listen, and I went on to see Ellen Allien in NYC). At that time it was still really hard to look up and hear his music -- I think it was months before his first CD showed up for sale online at a reasonable price. Now his new EP is news for basically every music site and blog on the web, including the AV Club! Bit of a change. It's nice that good music is easily accessible and artists like Burial are getting more attention but at the same time there was definitely a certain pleasure that came from feeling "in the know", when there was still a music underground.
You may recall that I saw Four Tet live a little while back and thought he was brilliant. Well, he's put a live set up on soundcloud now so you can decide for yourself. Check it!
I'll end with this. I actually came across it thanks to comments on the Burial tracks left at Fact. There's nothing I can say about it. Just watch it:
On Radio 6 this morning I heard this and found it rather pleasant:
I wasn't a Pavement fan when they were around but I was lucky enough to see them for free at the Virgin Freefest a couple of years go and liked them. I like this too, it's got a nice warm indie sound to it. And so does the video, particularly the end of it.
I also heard this on the radio today and it seemed very familiar, particularly the instrumental breakdown. Not sure where I've heard it before, I feel like it's been sampled. And if you're sick of Christmas music, my apologies, but this isn't really what you'll hear playing at the mall now is it?
Sorry about the video but, you know, just don't watch it -- most of the time music is better without visuals anyway.
And now, aah yes, Arctic Monkeys, I'm into them right now. I just saw them play three songs on Jools Holland and they were all good! Plus the band have a good vibe about them, particularly Alex Turner, the man has some snake hips nowadays. They're full of confidence, which makes for good performances. I'd like to see them live but for some reason they're skipping DC and playing Richmond, VA only -- my guess is cos they must have hit this place up when they toured with the Black Keys. Turn this up (no really, the sound isn't very good in this video) and do watch the video:
Burial's got a new EP coming out, you can hear it all online:
http://www.avclub.com/article/burials-new-rival-dealer-ep-is-already-streaming-o-106418
I'll have to give the tracks a few more listens but... I don't know if they're for me. I remember when I first heard of Burial in 2007 (that was thanks to the Boston Phoenix, where I also heard of Ellen Allien and Dixon, thanks to their CD reviews; Dixon's Body Language mix is well worth a listen, and I went on to see Ellen Allien in NYC). At that time it was still really hard to look up and hear his music -- I think it was months before his first CD showed up for sale online at a reasonable price. Now his new EP is news for basically every music site and blog on the web, including the AV Club! Bit of a change. It's nice that good music is easily accessible and artists like Burial are getting more attention but at the same time there was definitely a certain pleasure that came from feeling "in the know", when there was still a music underground.
You may recall that I saw Four Tet live a little while back and thought he was brilliant. Well, he's put a live set up on soundcloud now so you can decide for yourself. Check it!
I'll end with this. I actually came across it thanks to comments on the Burial tracks left at Fact. There's nothing I can say about it. Just watch it:
Bloody hell Arctic Monkeys are good! And that bloke's hair is fantastic!
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