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Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:29:07 PDT

We all wanted to be superheroes when we were kids. If only it were as easy Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. This acoustic-pop indie band from across the pond has taken up a special place in my playlists. The newest release Searching For The Hows and Whys features a mix of slow-paced finger-picking ballads and downright up-beat pop songs (with screaming and horns and everything). They're a little bit

Black Keys: Attack and Release

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:59:18 PDT

After I heard Rubber Factory, I didn't really care about hearing anything more from the Black Keys. That's probably why I didn't buy, or even listen to, any of the albums between it and Attack and Release. After seeing the video below at My Old Kentucky Blog, I decided that this album would get at least a full listen. It was worth it. While the Keys early work was nothing but simplistic blues

One Tooth Records Showcase

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:30:01 PDT

I made this. Aaron Raitiere's record label, One Tooth Records, is throwing down at 3rd and Lindsley. Its April 10th, I know its a school night, but surely you can throw caution to the wind just this once, right? You can buy tickets here, and check out some Aaron and Smoked Mullet below.MP3: Aaron Raitiere - Money's Our GodMP3: Aaron Raitiere - Tonya The Lawnmower

Flight of the Concords

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:16:28 PDT

I don't know when there will be new episodes, but there is a full length album coming out in mid-April. I saw these posters today and just had to put them up. If are familiar with the show then you know why they are great, and if you aren't, there is nothing I can do for you.

The Breeders: Mountain Battles

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:12:45 PDT

The Breeders have released "We're Gonna Rise", the first single from Mountain Battles due out April 8. Their first full-length album since Title TK, it doesn't have the same youthful angst as Last Splash and I don't think there is another "Cannonball" waiting anywhere on Mountain Battles, but it is still Kim Deal cooing over melodic guitar and great drums. I was listening to my iPod today and I

Gnarls Barkley: The Odd Couple

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:06:13 PDT

I never expected there to be another "Crazy" from Gnarls Barkley, but I did expect something at least close to St. Elsewhere. The Odd Couple is a mix of bubble-gum beats with dark organ and CeeLo's soulful pipes. While CeeLo bears his soul more, the album just doesn't pop....ever. I keep waiting for something to happen, and it never does. It has a few redeeming tracks. One of which I will

MORE DODOS!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:58:01 PDT

I can't get enough Visiter, so here's some more for you.MP3: The Dodos - Ashley

Sun Kil Moon: April

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:58:12 PDT

Mark Kozelek has put out another album with Sun Kil Moon called April. Its not anything revolutionary, but if you were already a fan, you'll like this addition to the series. 11 tracks of radio-unfriendly acoustic, and haunting electric guitar with Kozelek's signature drone. Simple, beautiful and slightly depressing.MP3: Sun Kil Moon - Heron Blue

The Raconteurs: Consolers of The Lonley

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:43:25 PDT

Whether or not the quick-release formula will work sales wonders for the Raconteurs is yet to be seen, but it did keep critics from over analyzing it before anyone had a chance to hear it. Now that I've heard it all the way through a few times, I have found it far superior to Broken Boy Soldiers. With that album, even though I enjoyed it, I kept wishing it was the White Stripes. Not the case

Radiohead Rarities

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:13:33 PDT

I've fallen in love with Radiohead again. I was rooting through the music I had been listening to for the past few months and ran across the bonus disc to In Rainbows. It reminded me of all the great Radiohead songs that are released on EPs, 7", and bonus discs. In honor of all of this, here are my favorite Radiohead Rarities.... Or at least semi-rarities.MP3: Radiohead - Lozenge of Love (My

Raconteurs New Album

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:22:22 PDT

You Ain't No Picasso reports there will be a new Raconteurs album next Tuesday. This has been confirmed through their website here. Cool huh?

ANR: Awesome New Republic

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:40:50 PDT

Awesome New Republic or ANR refer to themselves as post-crunk in the the title to their newest album Post-Crunk and Hard as Hell, and that's probably the label they would fit under best. This trio was brought to my attention by a friend of mine (who went to college with the guitarist) this morning, and I immediately enjoyed the indie-dance grooves they be pumpin'. You can check out my favorite

She and Him: M. Ward + Zooey Deschanel

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:06 PDT

I've been really keen on music from movies lately (i.e. Eagle v. Shark, Rocket Science, Juno, etc.), so I have one last tie-in between music and film before I leave this topic for a while. M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel are now She & Him, and they have an album out called Volume 1. I'm sure you already knew that, but if you didn't, you should check it out. You can download a free song from their

Radical Face

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:17:56 PDT

If anyone reads this, they would notice my absence for the last week or so, so I will apologize just in case anyone does. Midterms were a real bitch and I just do this for a hobby, so when something had to get cut out of the schedule, this was it. So if you missed me, sorry. Here's something cool I've been listening to, it called Radical Face. I was really into the Dodos for a while and this

The Moldy Peaches

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:45:22 PST

Hopefully Juno can do for The Moldy Peaches what Garden State did for the Shins, becuase I want to hear more of them.

Eagle vs Shark

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:45:58 PST

Jemaine (if you say Jermaine with a New Zeland accent you don't need the R anyway) Clement delivers a knockout performance as the socially awkward, lovable asshole in Eagle vs Shark. This kiwi wonder is about two misfits and the long strange trip toward understanding one another. Its funny and full of heart. The humor, accents, and musical whimsy are reminiscent of Clement's previous work on

Gnarls Barkley

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:45:34 PST

I thought "Crazy" was going to forever ruin Gnarls Barkley for me, but luckily its been gone long enough for me to enjoy "Run". Its the single from their April release The Odd Couple. In late January the Smoking Section reported that it was among a pool of 40 to 50 songs being considered, so it will be interesting to see what makes the cut. I am just excited about a full length release from

New Bonnaroo Additions

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:58:07 PST

Cat Power is playing Bonnaroo, that's totally cool, but let's face it: Cat Power is a bit of a downer. Fortunately, Chromeo and MSTRKRFT have also signed on to rock the roo. You may remember Chromeo's Feist remix (Sealion Woman), but their new Fancy Footwork album compels you to demonstrate its title. Check out a couple of tracks below and/or if you want a pretty nifty, rather humorous,

"Ad" Rock: Yael Naim

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:13:54 PST

Rolling Stone magazine recently suggested in a review of Yael Naim's "New Soul" that "ad rock" should have its own musical genre. I tend to agree, and in honor of this new genre, I would like to present my Top 5 "ad rock" tunes for the past 12 months.1. Pete Droge's "Whichever Way The Wind Blows" (Toyota Sequoia Ad)2. Yael Naim's "New Soul" (MacBook Air Ad)3. Feist's "1234" (iPod Nano Ad)4.

Mountain Goats

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:53:43 PST

I've recently been into rhythm-heavy acoustic indie-pop, like the Dodos and Eef Barzelay. Luckily the Mountain Goats' album Heretic Pride fits the bill quite well.

The Whigs: Mission Control

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:41:04 PST

Among all the hype about the Beach House record and Ghostland Observatory's Robotique Majestique this week, and the recent releases from Vampire Weekend and Nada Surf, it would be easy to miss the release of The Whigs' Mission Control. I am here to ensure that doesn't happen. This Athens, GA band is a rock and roll ride with a California feel and catchy melodies that shouldn't be overlooked.

Black Mirror Interactive Video.

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:14:17 PST

Its like the "Neon Bible" page they did a while back, but you get to control the music you hear by pushing numbers 1-6 on your keyboard. I dropped the drums and backup vocals, then the bass, then brought the bass back in, it was so fucking rad. Oh and the video is creepy/cool as well.

Darkroom

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:14:33 PST

Darkroom develop a crafty mix of spacey guitar rock and indie melancholy that brings to mind what VHS or Beta could have been. Before the pushback fashion mullet ruined it all. Plus these boys are from right across the river in Indiana. Love for the neighbors. Its groovy like Dredge, but aloof like Minus the Bear. See what you think it sounds like.

Stephen Malkmus

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:36:34 PST

I'm a sucker for drums, and drummers. I've also been rocking Pavement since middle school, so when I head Janet Weiss (of Sleater-Kinney) was playing said drums for Malkmus now, I couldn't resist checking it out.Malkmus and James Mercer (of the Shins) recently played a benefit show in their Hometown of Portland. All proceeds from the show went to the Buckman Elementary School Arts

Atmosphere

noreply@blogger.com (Tea Pot Agnostic) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:17:35 PST

Another quick hip-hop note for you. Atmosphere are touring (no stops near KY of course) in anticipation of their new album When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold on April 22. Their last "album" Strictly Leakage is available for download here. Check out some key tracks below.