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MUSIC: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2008-05-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

The last track from the new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds release (Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!) has officially worked itself into my daily routine. The longest track on the album, coming in a 7:58, chugs along, slowly marching at a constant clip while Mr. Cave narrates a wandering stor y (in his typical fashion) that comes off as dark and beautiful, which is what we've come to expect.

::: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - More News From Nowhere

Buy the album over at Insound. It is absolutely fantastic.

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ADVANCE: Ratatat / Wolf Parade (New Tracks)

2008-05-14T12:41:00.000-07:00

Couple of great new tracks finding their way online recently from bands with highly anticipated releases in the pipeline. Ratatat's "Shiller" is the a-side on a new 7-inch; interesting track, a little more passive than their previous stuff. Wolf Parade's "Language City" is typically stellar and further proof that their new LP will we quite strong. Overall, I think their track ordering on their releases has been brilliant, playing off the dual lead vocalists. So, I'm looking forward to hearing how At Mount Zoomer ends up in the end.

::: Ratatat - Shiller
Pre-order LP3 (out July 8th)
(thanks GvB for this one)

::: Wolf Parade - Language City
Pre-order At Mount Zoomer (out on June 17th)

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MUSIC: Sweetie

2008-05-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

Time for another release from Gold Robot Records, this time from San Francisco's very own Sweetie. The 4 song EP, titled Saturdays, will officially drop on May 27th. It is being released on red colored vinyl in a limited run of 500 copies with hand-screened covers. See more details here. Jen Chochinov of Wiretap sums up Sweetie's sound nicely:

"To me Sweetie is the quintessential Indie pop/rock band. Catchy, catchy guitar & synth hooks with really sweet, laid back vocals. Omar's vocals remind me of a slightly softer and more soothing Ira Kaplan (of Yo La Tengo), and I was bobbing my head in total joy.
Their brand of indie rock is the kind I can listen to non-stop – it was like that feeling when you're on a road trip and you chance upon an awesome college radio station that is playing everything you want to hear exactly how you want to hear it. Sweetie brought back the joy of new band discovery for me, and for that I say thank you."

Here's a free track off of the Saturdays EP (get a copy for yourself pronto).

::: Sweetie - Killing the Crown

Pre-order the vinyl EP for only 5 bucks. Each purchase also receives a digital download code for mp3's of the entire release.

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MUSIC: Bonnie Prince Billy (New Demo Track)

2008-04-24T16:57:00.001-07:00

A slight regurgitation, but the track provided by Drag City was in .m4a format. Plus, I'm a sucker for anything new from the hands of Will Oldham. This track, although rough, certainly falls nicely into his recent (abundant) basket of releases. It'll be fun to see how the song progresses before landing on the album (titled Lie Down in the Light, out in May). It's disturbing how spoiled I am; when news of a new BPB album comes out, all I say is "well, of course".

Personally, I love this lyric the most: "I'm a good bird, son, and now I'm free". (Certainly subject to interpretation).

::: Bonnie Prince Billy - So Everyone

Buy some Bonnie/Will/Palace, as it is wonderful wonderful stuff.

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MUSIC: Railcars

2008-04-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

I'm quite excited about this local (San Francisco) band. Railcars (formerly known as Aria C Jalali, the lead singer's name) has released a 7-inch vinyl EP called Postmodernism! and have another EP in the works which is being produced by Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu). Originally oriented as a bedroom music project, it soon blossomed into a 4 piece; subsequently, they found themselves opening for Handsome Furs. The immediate aural connections to the Wolf Parade crew are evident, but while Dan Boeckner and crew tend towards morose/angst, Jalali et al approach their music with a little more hope/desperation. So, count me in as a member of the Railcars fanclub.

::: Railcars - There is Ice; It is Blue
::: Railcars - Neon Lovers Glowing on a Dull and Dark Night

Keep an eye out for their upcoming EP and try and pick up one of the remaining vinyl EP's at a live show.

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MUSIC: Delta Spirit

2008-04-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

I got a tip from a trusted fan a while back about Delta Spirit he (and I quote) "saw the best live show in a long, long time" out in Boston. With that kind of recommendation, I couldn't pass up on checking into this Southern California (right?) band. After receiving their new album (Ode to Sunshine) in the mail, my initial response was incredibly positive: soaring tempos, achingly good vocals, and more-than-apt songwriting. Further research shows that I'm certainly not the only one enjoying their sounds (see here, here, and here).

They don't have any Bay Area dates lined up, but there's certainly a high probability they'll be in your area soon. Check out tour dates on their myspace page. Here's some tracks that are floating around the internet.

::: Delta Spirit - People, Turn Around (f/ Ode to Sunshine)
::: Delta Spirit - Trashcan (f/ Ode to Sunshine)
::: Delta Spirit - Gimme Some Motivation (f/ I Think I've Found It! EP)
::: Delta Spirit - Streetwalker (f/ I Think I've Found It! EP)

You should definitely order the album. However, I can't recommend ordering the vinyl version of the EP from Monarchy Music; I did that three weeks ago and it hasn't arrived yet.

Also, their new Daytrotter session is excellent. So, head on over there to read the article and download some free tracks. (The older session isn't half bad either!)

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MUSIC: My Morning Jacket (New Song!)

2008-04-18T11:31:00.001-07:00

My excitement for the new My Morning Jacket album should come as no surprise. However, the fact that MMJ has provided the title track for free is kind of surprising (but certainly welcome). It's certainly better than listening to the various live cuts out on the interweb. Evil Urges, which drops on June 10th via ATO Records, promises to build upon their already magnificent catalog of work. Color me patiently waiting.

::: My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges (from Evil Urges)
(use the official MMJ download page to get the song)

Pre-order Evil Urges in either CD or Vinyl.
Also, check them out on their spring/summer tou r.

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MUSIC: Ladyhawk

2008-04-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

A recent addition to the "top played" list around here at macktronic is the new album by Ladyhawk. Their second LP, titled Shots, is out now on Jagjaguwar, is a raucously enjoyable affair. See for yourself.

::: Ladyhawk - I Don't Always Know What You're Saying
::: Ladyhawk - S.T.H.D.

You can purchase the new album (and others) here. For you Bay Area folks, word on the street is that local faves The Parish will be opening for Ladyhawk on May 30th at Bottom of the Hill. I'm definitely gonna be at that show.

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MIXTAPE: FRIDAY (Apr 4 2008)

2008-04-04T17:11:00.000-07:00

It's Friday, and I felt like making a mixtape. Although all the songs don't sound the same (see: boring), there's a similar tone (read: arc). So, onto the weekend.

[01] ::: Burial - Southern Comfort
[02] ::: Battles - Atlas
[03] ::: Apparat - Arcadia
[04] ::: Hercules & Love Affair - Athene
[05] ::: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Let's Make Out (Alt Version)
[06] ::: MSTRKRFT - She's Good For Business
[07] ::: Glass Candy - Sugar & Whitebread
[08] ::: Gang of Four - I Love a Man in Uniform (YYY Remix)
[09] ::: White Williams - Route To Palm
[10] ::: Bomarr - Trike

Oh, and I dropped it onto a muxtape as well. Hello bandwagon!

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MUSIC: The Golden Boys

2008-04-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

Came across a good band through the recent Monofonus Press sampler (which you can get for free here) called The Golden Boys (out of Austin, TX). Expansive rock with a hearty dash of psychedelic noise makes for a wonderful listening experience.

::: The Golden Boys - James The Gentle Dreamer (f/ an upcoming release)
::: The Golden Boys - Oooh Girl (f/ Whiskey Flower)
::: The Golden Boys - If I Can't Hold You In My Arms (f/ Whiskey Flower)

You can download more tracks directly from their myspace page. Buy Whiskey Flower directly from Hook or Crook (Oakland!).

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VIDEO: American Princes

2008-04-04T12:20:00.000-07:00

Here's a new video from American Princes, who have a new album coming out next week (which I wrote about here). It's directed by Matt Bradley, who must be a ninja with the scissors.

::: American Princes - Real Love (f/ Other People)

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LIVE: Jim James & M Ward (03/15/2008 @ St. David's Church)

2008-03-31T15:54:00.000-07:00

MUSIC: Air Waves

2008-03-31T11:45:00.000-07:00

A welcome release that coincided perfectly with the true arrival of spring here in the Bay Area comes to us from Brooklyn's Air Waves. Their new EP, released through the excellent Catbird Records, includes 5 tracks that drip optimism; there's a certain level of comfort evident in every song. (The cover art is beautiful as well). See for yourself:

::: Air Waves - Shine On

Order the limited edition (200!) CD for only 4 bucks directly from Catbird Records.

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MUSIC: Colin Meloy

2008-03-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while I like to go to a concert where I sit down, relax, and get a chance to soak in the artist's talent. One such concert occurred in 2006 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco; the solo tour of Colin Meloy (frontman of The Decemberists) eventually spawned the soon-to-be released live album (out on Kill Rock Stars). I also picked up a copy of the EP which Colin plays Shirley Collins songs which included the "Barbara Allen" track below (and a live version is on the new release). A previous solo tour included a Morrisey-themed EP and word on the street says that the new tour will offer up a Sam Cooke EP. Sweet. Anyhow, here's some solo Colin Meloy for your enjoyment.

::: Colin Meloy - We Both Go Down Together [from Colin Meloy Sings Live!]
::: Colin Meloy - Barbara Allen [from Colin Meloy sings Shirley Collins]
::: Colin Meloy - Everyday Is Like Sunday (live) [from Yeti 3]

You can also stream "Engine Driver" from the new album over at RCRD LBL. Pre-order the album (out on April 8th) from Insound in either LP or CD format and get two downloadable non-album tracks immediately for free.

Also, here's some tour dates:
4/7 Austin, TX La Zona Rosa
4/8 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
4/10 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
4/11 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
4/12 Charlottesville, VA The Satellite Ballroom
4/13 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
4/15 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre
4/16 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg
4/17 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg
4/21 Chicago, IL Park West
4/22 Milwaukee, WI The Pabst Theater
4/23 Madison, WI Barrymore Theater
4/25 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall
4/26 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
4/28 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theatre
4/29 Santa Cruz, CA The Rio Theatre
4/30 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
5/2 Seattle, WA Showbox
5/3 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom

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MUSIC: Ambient Not Not Ambient (Audio Dregs)

2008-03-28T12:33:00.001-07:00

I managed to get my hands on an advance copy of this excellent collection of tracks and it's been on continuous rotation around the macktronic complex. Here's the scoop on the Ambient Not Not Ambient compilation:

This collection was curated by Paul Dickow together with E*Rock as a long term project showcasing some outsider ambient works and blissed-out pop from their hometown in Portland as well as friends across the seas. Emphasis was made to bring together artists from a variety of scenes and different underground bubbles of music producers that remain close to our hearts. Though many of the artists may have never previously bumped shoulders it was important for us in keeping a common thread in the musicality and a conscious flow to the collection. Ambient Not Not Ambient should act strongly on its own merit as a complete thematically unified album of exclusive tracks, not an ad-hoc collection of unrelated tracks. This is part of the reason it took us so long to organize from conception to completion and to paint a larger picture with the variety involved.

Here's the tracklist:

1. E*Vax "Awl"
2. White Rainbow "See and The Field Feels"
3. Mudboy “Study for a Sleep Album- 2nd Movement.”
4. Dania Shapes "Weird Boombox"
5. Bird Show "Less of Everything"
6. Yellow Swans "To Valleys of Beautiful Arson"
7. WZT Hearts "Discuss Winter"
8. Sawako "Nst"
9. Grouper "Quiet Eyes"
10. Nudge "Dayrise"
11. AM/PM "Even as We Here"
12. Smoke & Mirrors "Ocean"
13. E*Rock "Exexpat"
14. Freeform "Ante Meridian"
15. Chris Herbert "Whips & Jingles"
16. Lucky Dragons "Sayles Street Ok Ok"
17. Valet "Tuesday Partly Sunny"

From my repeated listens, you can tell that alot of sweat has been put into creating a cohesive album that manages to paint a large picture while drawing from so many different artists. I'm continuously amazed at what Audio Dregs drops on us. Here's a couple of my favorite tracks.

::: E*Rock - Exexpat
::: Lucky Dragons - Sayles Street Ok Ok

You can pre-0rder the album (which drops on April 29th) from a variety of online retailers, with Darla being one of them. It's only 7 USD, so get yourself one.

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MUSIC: Colour Revolt

2008-03-22T15:41:00.000-07:00

A while back I posted about some of my favorites EP's at that particular point in time. One such EP was by Colour Revolt and it so happens that they've got a new full-length out on Fat Possum titled Plunder, Beg, and Curse. The band has recovered from some unfortunate thievery which resulted in them losing their van, gear, and loads of other stuff to record an incredibly strong album. The new songs vier slightly away from the painstaking despair-filled tone evident in their EP, which isn't exactly a bad thing. Although this and the urgency is dialed down a notch, the hints of optimism and growth fit well amongst a marching sonic backdrop. Check out a few new tracks.

::: Colour Revolt - A Siren
::: Colour Revolt - Ageless Everytime
::: Colour Revolt - Naked and Red

You can buy the new album here. You can also download it over at Emusic as part of a free trial (if you haven't already signed up).

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REVISIT: Bright Eyes (Digital Ash in a Digital Urn)

2008-03-21T10:30:00.000-07:00

Seems like this album (Digital Ash in a Digital Urn) fell by the wayside in comparison to the rest of the Bright Eyes catalog. However, I find it to be a welcome addition rather than a side-thought throwaway (as many reviews on the interweb seem to insinuate). In fact, I place it up near another Conor Oberst side project, Desaparecidos. Granted, it may not be the strongest "electronic" composition but it does sit well with the subject matter and vocal delivery. Anyhow, it's recently reappeared on my radar and I thought I'd pass that along.

::: Bright Eyes - Gold Mine Gutted
::: Bright Eyes - Arc of Time

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LIVE: Spoon @ Berkeley Greek Theatre (08/12/06)

2008-03-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

One of my all-time favorite venues for catching live music is the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California. Their summertime concert series always present an eclectic mix of genres and you can't beat the cool Bay Area evenings. In recent years I've seen The White Stripes, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, and a host of others (including Paul Simon, where I sat up on the hill behind the theatre and drank boxed wine).

I also managed to catch the most excellent Spoon during their tour with Death Cab For Cutie. Lucky for me (and you), BayTaper.com recorded a set during the two-night stint and has made it available to the public. It's an excellent live recording of an excellent band. Enjoy.

::: Spoon - The Beast & The Dragon, Adored (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Monsieur Valentine (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Stay Don't Go (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Jonathon Fisk (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - I Turn My Camera On (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - "Tune Up & Thanks" (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Rhythm & Soul (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Paper Tiger (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Someone Something (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - They Never Got You (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - I Summon You (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - The Way We Get By (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)

If you don't already own some Spoon albums, do yourself a favor and pick up a couple.

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MUSIC: American Princes

2008-03-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

That sound you hear is my bank account digitally shrinking, most recently the result of my pre-ordering the new American Princes album (titled Other People, out April 15th on Yep Roc Records). For you (few) longtime macktronic readers, you've heard me sing the praises of this Arkansas band a few times (the mp3 links are long dead). Not that you don't like hearing me opine on the virtues of a band, but here's what the venerable Arkansas Times recently had to say:

"...American Princes' new record, “Other People,” doesn't come out until April 14, but it's been done for months, and you've got to think the fellas are ready to start playing it live. Recorded with Chuck Brody, who's worked with the likes of Peter, Bjorn and John and the Wu-Tang Clan, the album has a sparkly '80s sheen to it, full of buoyant guitar work and dozens of sing-a-long hooks. The lyrics are as sharp as ever. Collins Kilgore and David Slade continue to split vocal duties, and relatively new guitarist Will Boyd offers up a way-impressive vocal contribution on one track. It's easily the band's best release."

I'm certainly looking forward to hearing more of the album, as well as hoping to catch them live (once they come westward; they're doing a SE tour with Lucero soon). Here's some sample tracks.

::: American Princes - Real Love (f/ Other People)
::: American Princes - I Want to Be Good (f/ Little Spaces)

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SHOW: Newageynofriends + Height + Jones + Wordup + Quarterbar

2008-03-10T14:45:00.000-07:00

If you're in the Bay Area, you should come out to an awesome show going down on Thursday (March 13th) at the Space Gallery in San Francisco. Curated by Roman Ruins, it will include sets by Newageynofriends (SF) , Jones (Baltimore), Height (Baltimore), and Wordup (Oakland). DJing the affair will be Quarterbar. It promises to be a fantastic time.

::: Height - Bad Weather
::: Height - Smash Your Eyes
(get more height tracks here)

::: Beastie Boys - Shake Your Rump (Quarterbar Remix)
::: Eric B and Rakim - Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (Quarterbar Remix)
(get more of these sweet remixes here)

Check out the show flier here.

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MUSIC: Beige

2008-03-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

Stumbled across the work of Mike Schmidt recently (imagine no relation to the venerable third baseman; also imagine he's tired of hearing that) and have really enjoyed what he's offering. Going by the alias Beig e, he seems to be participating in a number of different projects: collaborations with friends, remixes for Black Kids, side projects with BK-member Reggie Youngblood, and others. Beige's contributions center around synthesizers and electronic programming. And, I may add, its sounds damn good. His myspace page provided the following tracks.

::: Beige - Make You Mine (feat. Leah)
::: Hors D'oeuvre - It's Been Weeks
::: Mata Hari - Love Me Lonely
::: Black Kids - Hurricane Jane (Beige Remix)

No proper releases for you to purchase, but he's certainly one to keep an eye on.

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MUSIC: MGMT

2008-03-07T11:35:00.000-08:00

In formulating the long list of shows I've missed and subsequently regretted, the most recent addition is a recent concert at Bottom of the Hill featuring Yeasayer (2080 is the jam) and MGMT. If pressed I would consider myself a MGMT fan; however, I am certainly vexed by my disparate levels of attraction to particular tracks. Their early 2008 full-length release, Oracular Spectacular, certainly shows some extreme talent yet the overall continuity seems, well, discontinuous. This just means that they've got some room to grow, and that's not a bad thing at all. Here's some tracks to wet your whistle.

::: MGMT - Electric Feel (wow.)
::: MGMT - Time to Pretend
::: MGMT - The Youth

You can buy Oracular Spectacular in CD or LP format.

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MUSIC: Santogold

2008-03-06T15:24:00.000-08:00

Another artist that has peaked my interest of late is Santogold. Granted, there's a risk of hypelash, but I think most of the gushing comments are justified. To me, she's an amalgam of Karen O and M.I.A., which is a fairly high compliment. Smart lyrics, unique delivery, and a wide array of strong beats is always a winning combination. Here are the tracks that are currently floating around the interweb.

::: Santogold - Creator
::: Santogold - Creator (Scottie B Remix)
::: Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes
::: Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes (XXXchange Remix)
::: Santogold - Shove It (Switch Remix)
::: Santogold - Shove It (KMFX Remix)

Her new album drops on April 22nd via Downtown Records. Also, check out her live performance at a FADER party here.

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MUSIC: Indian Jewelry

2008-03-05T17:15:00.000-08:00

Ah, anticipation. Taking part in the time honored tradition, I hereby submit to you an album which I am excited to ascertain: Free Gold! by Indian Jewelry (out May 20 on We Are Fre e). If you haven't already joined the camp (via 2006's Invasive Exotics) then I imagine you will find yourself firmly entrenched soon enough. Every time I listen to Indian Jewelry I feel like I'm on the right side of an inside joke. Here's two tracks from their previous release, with whispered promises of a soon-to-emerge single for the forthcoming album.

::: Indian Jewelry - Lesser Snake
::: Indian Jewelry - Health and Wellbeing

Keep an eye on the We Are Free for more information re: Free Gold! or order Invasive Exotics here.

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