tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:19:04 +0000Video of the daySXSW 2010indieLiveSong of the dayMuseCori's ReviewsHip HopJaydioheadSXSWVampire Weekendindie popindie rockAvi BuffaloChiddy BangGogol BordelloHar Mar SuperstarJay-ZMGMTMax TannoneMiles KuroskyPassion PitRadioheadThe Mynabirdselectronicendless noisemashupraprocktotally badassAaron ThomasAvett BrothersBRAHMSBand of SkullsBeach HouseBeckBeulahBlind PilotBon IverBrandi CarlileBright EyesCharlotte GainsbourgChoir of Young BelieversCursiveCymbals Eat GuitarsDaestroDavid ByrneDetroitDiamond RingsDizzee RascalDoll and the KicksDoublecheck Your HeadFivespeedFollow the ElephantsFree EnergyGet Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.Ghostly InternationalGiversHockeyHold SteadyHoly FuckHorse FeathersHyperpotamusInstrumentiJ Paul's ReviewsJanelle MonaeJason CollettJenny Owen YoungsJesse Malin and St. Mark's SocialJill BarberJinnyOopsJoe PugJohn and JehnJohnny CooperJonna LeeKEXP 90.3 FMKaiser CartelKid CudiKiliansL. StadtLe LoupLightspeed ChampionLost in HollandMade of WoodMaster ShortieMatthew Perryman JonesMaverick SabreMergeMiike SnowMiz MetroMonarchsMore or LesMos DefMos DubNada SurfNico StaiNo KontrolOK GoOkamotosPeter GabrielPhiladelphiaPhoenixREMRancidRandolph ChabotRatatatRecord Store DaySaddle CreekSeattleSilversun PickupsSpoonSurfer BloodSuzanna ChoffelSympathy For the DevilThe 88The BPAThe Black and White YearsThe Boxer RebellionThe Dirty HeartsThe FaintThe Hounds BelowThe HowliesThe LaureatesThe MinutesThe PharmacyThe Pursuit of HappinessThe Stationery SetThe StrokesThe UglysuitThe Weather MachinesThe Young RepublicThese United StatesTigersapienUS Airways ArenaWHY?We Were Promised JetpacksWeakerthansYeasayerau revoir simoneawesomebeyoncebig blackbroken bellsclassic rhythm and bluescoffeelockscollaborationdangermousedark hallsdubeconomyelctronicfolkgaragegavin castletonhear yajames mercerlive sessionmotown soundmusicmusingsnoisypapercutspoliticspure awesomereggaeremixscratch acidshitty shitty musicsinger-songwriterskaskyboxslintthe duke spiritthe shinsthe step and the walkthe streets on fireMusic. Humor. Sarcasm. Whatever we want.http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Corianne)Blogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-2948123731221404900Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-04-28T11:08:38.163-07:00Chiddy BangelctronicHip HopPassion Pitraphttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-video-for-chiddy-bangs-latest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-9214711882732844515Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:36:00 +00002010-04-27T16:36:15.421-07:00Avi BuffaloGogol BordelloJesse Malin and St. Mark's SocialThe MynabirdsIt's been a few weeks since i've anticipated any of the new releases, but today is a day worth getting excited about because it is a BIG day. The Mynabirds, Avi Buffalo, Jesse Malin & St. Mark's Social, and Gogol Bordello. Whew! We featured both The Mynabirds and Avi Buffalo in our SXSW round-up, and both are definitely worth your time. Jesse Malin is back with a new band, and if you don't http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-music-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-6280810342257467042Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:54:00 +00002010-04-23T08:59:01.452-07:00big blackendless noiseindieindie rocknoisyscratch acidslintthe streets on fire I literally am incapable of listening to anything but this record by Chicago locals The Streets on Fire. It's called 'Hot Weekend' and if you're a fan of vaguely noisy, vaguely ambling and vaguely terrifying yet accessible rock'n'roll in the vein of Big Black, Scratch Acid and Slint then do yourself a favor and cruise on over to their myspace page and listen. If you don't end up digging it so http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/streets-on-fire-hot-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J.Paul)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7408662683270120057Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:48:00 +00002010-04-22T09:48:37.782-07:00The Weather MachinesVideo of the day South Dakota doesn't strike me as having much to offer- but they do have The Weather Machines. Or, did, rather, as the band is currently on hiatus. No bother though, you can still enjoy the poppy goodness of Jason Ward and company. The Weather Machines - Modern Text On Love The Weather Machines | MySpace Music Videoshttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/weather-machines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-1006640847961434181Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:21:00 +00002010-04-20T17:21:36.711-07:00dubHip HopJaydioheadmashupMax TannoneMos DefMos DubreggaeskaMax Tannone did it again! The deliriously talented producer behind Jaydiohead has crafted another smash. This time he's serving up a hot slab of genius mashup awesome in the form of Mos Dub; classic dub/ska/reggae tracks backing up Mos Def's lyrical flow. After showing it to fans of Jamaican music, hip hop fans, rock'n'roll fans and well, people with a slight tendency to enjoy music, the http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/mos-dub.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J.Paul)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7722965381904052894Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:57:00 +00002010-04-20T16:57:03.551-07:00Band of SkullsJohn and Jehnpure awesomeSympathy For the DevilThis is fucking righteous. A song so epic that it takes 2 bands to do it justice. And boy do they:         BAND OF SKULLS / JOHN & JEHN : Sympathy for the devil - MYTARATATA.COM TARATATA N°344 (Tour. le 12/01/2010 / Diff. France 4 le 17/03/10 & France 2 le 19/03/10)     Mots-clés : bande of skulls band of skull band skulls band skull skulls john and http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/band-of-skulls-and-john-and-jehn-cover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J.Paul)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7137984866108346974Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:50:00 +00002010-04-20T14:56:00.921-07:00My friend just sent me this, Austin's Strange Boys "Be Brave". All I can say is "Wow!"It's raw, soulful garage rock at it's best.http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/strange-boys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-5876840735642594284Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:20:00 +00002010-04-16T08:20:09.944-07:00Bon IverGogol BordelloHold SteadyMusePeter GabrielRecord Store DayREMTomorrow is Record Store Day! Independent record stores across the country will be hosting fun events with live music and other surprises. In support of Record Store Day, many bands are offering limited release items available only at independent retailers. A few releases that I am excited about: Bon Iver/ Peter Gabriel- "Come Talk to Me"/"Flume" 7 in. Gogol Bordello- "We Comin Rougher"/"http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/record-store-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-8518291189680812911Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:46:00 +00002010-04-15T11:53:53.957-07:00I can't do any better than the bio at last.fm Boston’s Bad Rabbits is a unique mix of power and Soul with the definite propensity to explode on stage. They are the surprising combination of New Jack Swing and late 80s/early 90s dance with a hard, hybrid edge—the combined swagger of prince with the intensity of Bad Brains.The innovative genre is called New Crack Swing, a lively twist on an era http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/bad-rabbits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-4301707076373902407Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:51:00 +00002010-04-11T11:51:33.449-07:00LiveMusePhoenixSilversun PickupsUS Airways ArenaI admit to having a habit of saying "Best show ever!" about a lot of shows, but this one tops them all. Seriously, the only thing I can compare it to is seeing Pink Floyd live in 1994. The sound was excellent for an arena show, the lights and effects were stunning without being overbearing, and the energy was palpable. Every song was perfect, the set was over two hours long, and I left the venue http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/live-muse-with-silversun-pickups-0409.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-5207784481233040090Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:32:00 +00002010-04-10T18:35:02.182-07:00Sometimes you stumble across a band when you're in a bathroom at a bar. This was one of those times. Last Sunday at Cole's during Cinema Minima I saw a poster for The New Messengers and really decided that I liked their name and that I needed to check them out. I typed them into Google on my phone and went back to watching "Raising Arizona." Fast forward almost a week and I'm finally checking outhttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-messengers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J.Paul)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-360384353456662262Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:32:00 +00002010-04-09T11:32:11.429-07:00Free EnergyHar Mar SuperstarVideo of the dayHar Mar Superstar covered "Something in Common" at his Chicago show a few nights ago and then posted the video. Thanks, Har Mar, for turning me on to this great band. If you like laid back friendly rock, check them out: "Free Energy" from Free Energy on Vimeo. More music after the jump. http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/free-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-6282057415219871802Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:04:00 +00002010-04-07T18:09:44.756-07:00In honor of the absence of our smitten, starry-eyed, love-struck contributor.J.Paul, this one's for you.http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/do-do-do-do-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-34517109341737436Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:04:00 +00002010-04-02T08:04:10.592-07:00awesomeJanelle MonaeVideo of the dayJanelle Monae rocks. She's sassy, has killer style, and an incredible voice. I think i'd like to be her when I grow up. I first heard about her in 2007, when her Metropolis EP was released. Metropolis is five songs of pure awesome, and i've been waiting impatiently for a full length album since then. Finally, after three years, The Archandroid will be released on May 18. Since that's still too http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/janelle-monae-tightrope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-2575355170233866616Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:38:00 +00002010-04-02T07:57:08.293-07:00Fivespeedindie rockFivespeed is from Peoria, Arizona. They have been a band for eleven years and I have known them for many of those. They have an ep and a full length (trade in your halo) released on Arizona based record label "Sunset Alliance Records". They released the "bella" ep on Equal Vision records. And their record 'MORNING OVER MIDNIGHT" was released 2006 on Virgin Records. The band has taken a few years http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/theyre-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-5513074700509396968Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:22:00 +00002010-03-30T16:22:02.225-07:00JinnyOopsOkamotosSXSW 2010I am fascinated with Japan. The traditions and customs, their strange obsession with all things American Pop Culture, the game shows, the vending machines, and yes, the square watermelons. There are quite a few bands out of Japan that cite the US music scene as inspiration, and here are a couple: JinnyOops! Normally, I don't dig all-girl bands. These ladies are an exception. JinnyOops! onhttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/japan-invasion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7915412325891593202Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-03-27T09:22:07.165-07:00BRAHMSSXSW 2010This NYC band has only been together a short time, but they've made a big impact on the music scene with their fun electro-pop. Their first show was in front of an audience of 2000 people, and they scored an invite to SXSW this year. Unfortunately, as is the case with many new bands, music is hard to come by on the web. You can find them on their website and myspace, or you can check out the http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/brahms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7102213882420605910Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +00002010-03-26T10:49:09.975-07:00GiversOutside of New Orleans, Louisiana isn't exactly a place that screams "musical mecca", but Givers aims to change that. With catchy melodies and poppy fun tunes, you'll be chair dancing in no time. Check em out: Givers on myspacehttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/givers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-4531053257132570531Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:12:00 +00002010-03-23T08:12:46.618-07:00Bright EyesCursiveMergeSaddle CreekSong of the dayThe FaintThe MynabirdsTo me, Saddle Creek used to be this incredible powerhouse of a label. So many great bands! So much great music! But then things changed- Bright Eyes disbanded and Conor Oberst left for a country-tinged stint with Merge, The Faint started their own imprint, and Cursive just got weird. Saddle Creek is back on my radar now though, and it's all thanks to The Mynabirds. The band's debut album will be http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/mynabirds-numbers-dont-lie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-4519463679905153998Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:43:00 +00002010-03-22T17:45:42.311-07:00economyKid CudiMGMTpoliticsRatatatThe Pursuit of HappinessMany of us are experiencing tough times, myself included. Whether it's political, social, economic, even personal. And, every once in a while there is a song that moves you, helps you drive on, put one foot in front of the other. An anthem that not only helps you to move forward, but makes you dance forward. Kid Cudi's Pursuit of Happiness from 2009 is one of those tracks. I'm singin' in with himhttp://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/kid-cudi-pursuit-of-happiness-ft-mgmt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-1283038161383425112Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +00002010-03-21T09:45:23.680-07:00LiveMuseSXSW 2010totally badassVideo of the dayIt's no secret that MUSE is probably my favorite band ever, and finally seeing them live last December just cemented that. These guys are incredibly talented of course, but there's just nothing better than having every one of your ridiculously high expectations exceeded at a live show. I'll be seeing them again in 19 days when they roll through Phoenix, and here's a little something to keep the http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/muse-live-at-sxsw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-7128592565944753261Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:18:00 +00002010-03-19T10:21:24.723-07:00Cymbals Eat GuitarsInstrumentiJonna LeeMaster ShortieMaverick SabreSXSW 2010The 88The Boxer RebellionWe have more great bands from SXSW today and you win, because I couldn't narrow it down to 5. Enjoy!  After the jump: Master Shortie, The 88, Jonna Lee, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Maverick Sabre, The Boxer Rebellion, and Instrumenti. Master Shortie 19 year old London rapper/ DIY promoter extraordinaire.The accent is definitely a plus. Hear more... The 88 LA-based high energy pop rock. http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/sxsw-picks-day-eight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-4087466459909231855Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:03:00 +00002010-03-18T13:26:26.036-07:00coffeelocksgavin castletonSXSWSXSW 2010Gavin Castleton. I discovered him while listening to artists at the last SXSW. And I can't seem to figure this guy out. His latest album is love gone bad/zombie movie. His tweets are a continuing story: twitter/gavincastleton His music is indefinable. I really don't know what to make of it. I like it. A lot. But what the hell is it? Not that music necessarily has to be defined in a genre, but, I http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/gavin-castleton-what-hell-are-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Jessup)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-1999733486135823203Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +00002010-03-18T10:22:45.678-07:00Avi BuffaloHorse FeathersLe LoupSXSW 2010These United StatesTigersapienIt's day two of the SXSW festival in Austin, and the Beards picks continue. Here are some highlights from today's performances. After the jump: Avi Buffalo, Tigersapien, Le Loup, These United States, and Horse Feathers. Tigersapien Philly-based electro-rock group. Luxury - tigersapien. Youth & Vitality - tigersapien... Hear more...  Avi Buffalo  Long Beach, CA indie rock http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/sxsw-picks-day-seven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042573173129449503.post-5630703384682191594Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:20:00 +00002010-03-17T12:20:30.851-07:00Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.HyperpotamusJill BarberMiles KuroskySurfer BloodSXSW 2010Today marks the official start of the music festivities at SXSW. While we can't be there to document all of the great music in person, the picks continue. Check out today's selections after the jump: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly., Hyperpotamus, Jill Barber, Surfer Blood, and Miles Kurosky. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. I am a sucker for a good singer-songwriter, and 23 year old Londoner Sam http://beardsiwanttotouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/sxsw-picks-day-six.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Corianne)0