Innocently enough, 'Propane Nightmares' begins with tame Spanish horns. But at the 1:05 mark, the song explodes into a full dance hall assault. Stream 30 seconds of Pendulum's 'Propane Nightmares" below:
Propane Nightmares - Pendulum
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pendulum - 'Propane Nightmares'
Innocently enough, 'Propane Nightmares' begins with tame Spanish horns. But at the 1:05 mark, the song explodes into a full dance hall assault. Stream 30 seconds of Pendulum's 'Propane Nightmares" below:
Propane Nightmares - Pendulum
Monday, December 22, 2008
A Special Holiday Message From The Lonely Island
And, if you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks and haven't seen it, you can watch the The Lonely Island's way-too-hilarious 'Jizz in my Pants' video here.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Metronomy - 'Heartbreaker'
Britain's Metronomy is at the height of its game on the indietastic, dance-rock anthem, 'Heartbreaker.'
Squelching keyboards and a funky bassline lay the foundation for frontman Joseph Mount's reassuring lyrics. Tired of constantly having to pick his friend up after heartache, Mount sings, "I've been down, time and time again. The girl's no good, for me and you. She hurts me too."
It's a pretty spot-on ode to bromance for anyone who's ever played the sounding board in a friendship.
The track breaks down into a groove of handclaps and saxophone, with whistling to boot! It's definitely one of the catchier tunes I've heard in the past few months.
Metronomy just released its sophomore album, Nights Out in September. Give 'Heartbreaker' a spin below, and visit Metronomy's official website and myspace to check out more from the band.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Funny 1985 Expose on the Boise Punk Scene
"It's a called a gig. The movement is called slam dancing. And it can get pretty acrobatic."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Vote to put 'Wheelchair Werewolf' on Comedy Central
You may remember our previous post featuring the comical slasher short, Wheelchair Werewolf. Apparently, we weren't the only ones impressed by the vid's ability to make us laugh. In fact, you can now vote on atom.com to get it broadcast on Comedy Central.
James Morrison - 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You'
Now, this guy has some talent! While this early-twentysomething known as James Morrison became a sensation over in the UK a while back, it was only recently that I was turned on to this soulful crooner.Stream my new favorite song, 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You' below:
The Hold Steady - 'Lord, I'm Discouraged'
'Lord, I'm Discouraged' is a slumbering saunter of a song, lisping on about sutures and fortified wine.You can stream the tune below:
Coconut Records - 'West Coast'
Coconut Records is a project from Phantom Planet's Jason Schwartzman. And 'West Coast' is a charming melody from the project. You can stream it below:
Monday, December 01, 2008
Katy Perry = Zooey Deschanel?
Popeater.com has a feature illuminating the striking physical similarities between the two singers, as well other mistakeable pairs. Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Want to Know Why We Haven't Been Updating?
Recently, we've had a couple of our posts, featuring non-downloadable streams of some of our favorite songs, taken down by our blog host. Because our blog is hosted by a third party, we were provided no notice.
Apparently, the problem isn't isolated. Drowned in Sound recently posted this, journaling the phenomenon. With that said, we're evaluating the direction the blog shall go into the future.
Thanks for your patience.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
MTV Puts Video Archive Online!
Forget a third party You Tube posting. You can now get music videos directly from the horse's mouth---or at least the horse's computer servers.
MTV has recently posted a great portion of their video archive online. Search for your favorite artists here, and chances are you're likely to find the official MTV video.
Oh, the videos are embeddable too. Kind of like this Prince classic below:
MTV has recently posted a great portion of their video archive online. Search for your favorite artists here, and chances are you're likely to find the official MTV video.
Oh, the videos are embeddable too. Kind of like this Prince classic below:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Great Music Vlog: Pop Siren
Monday, October 27, 2008
Let SonicSwap Translate Your iTunes Collection into A Video Playlist
If you want to experience your iTunes collection away from home and in a whole new way, SonicSwap may be a useful service for you. Simply upload your iTunes library file to the site, and it will provide you with video playlists of your music to watch and listen to free and legally. And the nice thing is, you don't have to upload each individual song---just the library xml file. (Compare that to Anywhere.fm).
Check out this video playlist aggregator by clicking here.
Check out this video playlist aggregator by clicking here.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wheelchair Werewolf
It's Halloween season, and what better way to celebrate than with a movie trailer for the next great slasher film. Watch 'Wheelchair Werewolf' below:
If you want to watch some more great videos featuring writer and director Joe Avella, check out 'Time Gun,' or cruise his Youtube page.
If you want to watch some more great videos featuring writer and director Joe Avella, check out 'Time Gun,' or cruise his Youtube page.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
The Dead Trees - 'Shelter'
Here is the new single from The Dead Trees, a quartet based out of Portland, Oregon. 'Shelter' begins as a slacker rock tune, but as soon as the chorus arrives and the vocals kick in, the song is taken to a whole new level. (Think John Lennon's splitting voice box on 'Twist and Shout'). Simply, the song kicks!
You can stream 'Shelter' below, or you can access the mp3 directly from the band's label here.
The Dead Trees - 'Shelter'
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Scott Weiland - 'Paralysis'
Here is the first single from Scott Weiland's forthcoming Happy in Galoshes. The album won't drop until late November, but you can spin the track here now.Stream 'Paralysis' by clicking here, and let us know what you think.
Beck - 'Gamma Ray'
'Gamma Ray' is probably one of Beck's hippest and catchiest songs to come out in awhile. To be sure, it is one of my favorite cuts from Modern Guilt.Stream 'Gamma Ray' below:
Beck - 'Gamma Ray'
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Radiohead Live in Concert: NPR Music Podcast
If I could get away with just linking to National Public Radio music articles all day, I might. But posting on this one was simply beyond my control.
NPR's Bob Boilen takes us back to Radiohead's August 28th concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California for a 2-hour performance of epic proportions.
The band brilliantly showcases it's latest effort, In Rainbows, while scouring it's extensive catalog for old favorites and deep tracks alike. Every song manages to sound meticulously practiced, yet completely spontaneous. Decade-old singles are rejuvinated as if being played for the first time.
The result is a spectacularly atmospheric retrospect of the band's career, and NPR's live recording of the show captures the quality and sheer intimacy of the moment.
Boilen compares the show to the first time he saw Pink Floyd perform Dark Side of the Moon, saying, "Radiohead's show at the Santa Barbara Bowl came as close for musicianship and creativity as any show I've seen in 37 years. I've seen a lot of shows."
You can stream and download the entire experience for yourself by clicking here! And I highly suggest you do so!
NPR's Bob Boilen takes us back to Radiohead's August 28th concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California for a 2-hour performance of epic proportions.
The band brilliantly showcases it's latest effort, In Rainbows, while scouring it's extensive catalog for old favorites and deep tracks alike. Every song manages to sound meticulously practiced, yet completely spontaneous. Decade-old singles are rejuvinated as if being played for the first time.
The result is a spectacularly atmospheric retrospect of the band's career, and NPR's live recording of the show captures the quality and sheer intimacy of the moment.
Boilen compares the show to the first time he saw Pink Floyd perform Dark Side of the Moon, saying, "Radiohead's show at the Santa Barbara Bowl came as close for musicianship and creativity as any show I've seen in 37 years. I've seen a lot of shows."
You can stream and download the entire experience for yourself by clicking here! And I highly suggest you do so!
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Earth To Andy - 'Still After You'
Earth To Andy was one of those bands that released a pretty decent album, and then just up and called it quits. 'Still After You' was the stand out single from Chronicle Kings, and it screamed crunchy guitar, orchestral crescendo, and a guttural vocal. For the brief time it was played on the radio, the tune was pretty ultimate. Stream 'I'm Still After You' below:
Earth to Andy - 'I'm Still After You'
Friday, August 29, 2008
Caught On Tape: Nine Inch Nails - 'March of the Pigs'
Need to let out a little angst?
Trent Reznor sure has done his share of venting. For all of the tortured songs that Nine Inch Nails has recorded over the years, few have matched the level of breakneck sonic annihilation that is 'March of the Pigs.' From NIN's 1994 album, The Downward Spiral, the song captures all the industrial nihilism Reznor could muster in a 3-minute single.
But it's not the rapid-fire drum beats or dehumanized noise that make 'March of the Pigs' so brutal. It's the two rare moments of Reznor's unaccompanied clarity that break from the grind to create a subtle, pop hook.
The music video for 'March of the Pigs' was stripped-down to a single, shaky camera shot, with the band performing live in a white room. The minimalistic video emphasizes the raw sound quality and aggressive nature of the band's performances.
What makes such a simple concept work so well here is Reznor's full-on rockstar takeover. He screams, he stumbles into the other band members, and he throws his microphone more than once - causing stagehands to enter the frame to fix problems. The video seems completely unrehearsed, and embraces its awkward flaws to emerge as a strong (and amusing) declaration of defiance.
Watch below to see what I mean:
There. Now, doesn't it make you feel better?
Trent Reznor sure has done his share of venting. For all of the tortured songs that Nine Inch Nails has recorded over the years, few have matched the level of breakneck sonic annihilation that is 'March of the Pigs.' From NIN's 1994 album, The Downward Spiral, the song captures all the industrial nihilism Reznor could muster in a 3-minute single.
But it's not the rapid-fire drum beats or dehumanized noise that make 'March of the Pigs' so brutal. It's the two rare moments of Reznor's unaccompanied clarity that break from the grind to create a subtle, pop hook.
The music video for 'March of the Pigs' was stripped-down to a single, shaky camera shot, with the band performing live in a white room. The minimalistic video emphasizes the raw sound quality and aggressive nature of the band's performances.
What makes such a simple concept work so well here is Reznor's full-on rockstar takeover. He screams, he stumbles into the other band members, and he throws his microphone more than once - causing stagehands to enter the frame to fix problems. The video seems completely unrehearsed, and embraces its awkward flaws to emerge as a strong (and amusing) declaration of defiance.
Watch below to see what I mean:
There. Now, doesn't it make you feel better?
Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Snow Patrol Album Out in October
Snow Patrol will release a new album, 'A Hundred Million Suns', on October 27.
The Scottish band will precede the release of the album with a single, 'Take Back The City', out October 13.
Read the full article here.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The Steeples - 'Britney's Tears'
'Britney's Tears' is a tune that sounds like a bumpier version of a song that could have been done by The Kooks.You can stream below. But beware, it's quite catchy:
The Steeples - 'Britney's Tears'
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The Envy Corps - 'Party Dress'
'Party Dress' is probably one of my favorite cuts off of The Envy Corps' Dwell. The Iowa-based band has been compared to Modest Mouse, but this track comes out on the Radiohead side of things.Give 'Party Dress' a spin, by streaming below:
The Envy Corps - 'Party Dress'
Jim Noir - 'Look Around You'
Psychedelia is back in this wistful, summertime tune by Jim Noir. 'Look Around You' is full of thick British accents, various woodwind loops, and a feel good melody.Stream 'Look Around You' below:
Jim Noir - 'Look Around You'
Monday, August 04, 2008
Santogold - 'L.E.S. Artistes'
Bearing strong resemblance to Tegan and Sara, 'L.E.S. Artistes' is catchy and bumpy. And if Gwen Stefani were to ever return to the alt rock scene, it is easy to envision her covering this tune.Stream Santogold's 'L.E.S. Artistes' below:
Santogold - 'L.E.S. Artistes'
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Dick Prall Concert Recap - August 2, 2008
Weatherwise, it was a nearly perfect evening when Dick Prall took the stage at the Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater last night in Des Moines, Iowa.It was my first time seeing Prall live, and I'm very glad I did. His entourage included an electric cellist, as well as a sax player. And Prall's voice was in tip top pitch. The ambiance was very chill and relaxed---especially with the Honker's Ale flowing freely. At the end of his set, Yours Truly and his girlfriend had the opportunity to meet Prall, as he autographed a newly bought copy of Weightless. Prall was a very classy guy.
As you may recall, I previously posted a stream of 'The Cornflakes Song.' This time around, I'm including a few other choice cuts from Weightless. Overall, I think its quite a solid album.
The music streams are below:
Dick Prall - 'Side by Side'
Dick Prall - 'Halfway to Hollywood'
Dick Prall - 'If it Bends'
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