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The Black Belles @ Cosmic Charlies 2.6.12

Matt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:24 +0000

I went to this show knowing basically nothing about the Black Belles and left with little having changed. I came to the show having only heard a handful of their songs (not including their stint backing up Stephen Colbert on his Third Man Records 7″). I liked them enough to know that I’d probably kick [...]

[video] Of Montreal bring “Dour Percentage” to Fallon

Matt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:34 +0000

Of Montreal brought their new stage show to Jimmy Fallon’s show last night to showcase “Dour Percentage” off their new album Paralytic Stalks. They’ll be at SXSW this year, so if you dig this be sure to see ‘em live! [via SG]

[video] Little Racer: “The Town”

Matt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:11:47 +0000

Good morning! Do yourself a favor and start off Thursday with the classy bounce of Little Racer’s “The Town.” It’s unquestionably a pop, but there’s just a little bit of free-spiritedness in the horns that remind me of New Orleans jazz. The bulk of the song reminds me of BOAT, pop darlings of the Northwest. [...]

[mp3] Churches: “Save Me”

Matt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:41:32 +0000

MP3: CHURCHES – Save Me When you hit play on “Save Me,” you’ll start up a track that combines Beach House’s slow dream-pop style of riff with some vocals that sound like the Walkmen performing a 2000s brit-pop track. It’s a light track that still manages to pack a bit of a punch. CHURCHES on [...]

[video] Sleeper Agent: “Get Burned”

Matt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:53:41 +0000

Sleeper Agent just shared their new video for “Get Burned” off their excellent 2011 album Celabrasion. They’re spending a lot of time on the road soon. Pretty much everywhere except their native Kentucky, in fact. Sleeper Agent tour dates after the break. Sleeper Agent tour dates 2/25 – afterHOURS at Northeastern University – Boston, MA [...]

[video] St Vincent: “Cheerleader”

Matt — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:03:42 +0000

It seems like it’s been so long since St Vincent’s Strange Mercy came out, but let’s remember that it’s never too long to wait for a great video for an incredible song. Enjoy this two-story version of Annie Clark.

[mp3] River Whyless: “Cedar Dream Part II”

Matt — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:22 +0000

Here’s another one I picked up through my Soundcloud dropbox (hint hint). MP3: River Whyless – Cedar Dream Part II River Whyless have a great understanding of the interplay of songwriting and production. There’s a slow-burn intro here that drops out just as the vocal jump in. It couldn’t be more effective if the song [...]

[video] Black Keys: “Gold on the Ceiling”

Matt — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:41:02 +0000

The Black Keys continue their steamrolling of popular culture with this latest video for “Gold on the Ceiling.” It’s a live video shot at their NYC album release party for El Camino.

[stream] Here We Go Magic: “Make Up Your Mind”

Matt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:58:22 +0000

I saw the announcement of Here We Go Magic’s new album, but didn’t see that it also included this new song! Holy cow, this looks to be an incredible album. Also, please forgive me if I forget to include this song in my Top Songs of 2012 list. Consider this an honorary inclusion if my [...]