In Remembrance: The Format
The Format no longer exists - but we remember their catchy, infectious collection.
As many of you may know, fun.’s debut album dropped last week, and if you’re anything like me, you undoubtedly loved it. And if you didn’t – well screw you. Writing about fun. and just how much I love them got me thinking about a different band, and arguably the reason fun. exists, The Format...
Posted by Andrew Scott on Aug 31, 2009 @ 12:00 am
Dirty Projectors Hit the Road, and Letterman
Hey, if Pitchfork says they're good, it must be true.
The Dirty Projectors are hitting the road again with their latest, Bitte Orca, and they're doing it in style. With an appearance on the Letterman show on August 31st (that's THIS Monday), the band proves once again that they're one of the most eccentric, accessible, and professionally engaging acts running amok right now.
The album (available now) snagged a massive 9.2 rating from snark-behemoth Pitchfork and, speaking from personal experience, their live show is not to be missed...
Posted by Mark Steffen on Aug 27, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Kid Cudi and Jay-Z CD releases inbound!
How will Jay-Z and Kid Cudi’s albums fair? And have a listen to Jay-Z’s ‘Reminder.’
September is but a week away, and what does September bring in the hip-hop world? How about the release of two probable platinum albums from the likes of welterweight Kid Cudi and heavyweight and reigning hip-hop champion, Jay-Z? Jay’s album drops first, approximately eight years after the original Blueprint, on September 11th - with Cudi throwing his punches four days following...
Posted by Andrew Macnider on Aug 27, 2009 @ 9:00 am
New Music From Editors
Editors deliver a different sound with 'Papillon.'
No worries dear readers, Editors have not lost that maudlin edge. The lovable sorrow, desperation and heartbreak still looms large in the Editors’ world. This Birmingham, UK based group have been enchanting fans with their brand of Dark Wave since 2002, and have always flirted a risky line between grandiose dramatic sap and floor filling stadium classics. With their latest single "Papillon," Editors retain that delicate balance they've trademark so well.
"Papillion" may not move some long time fans at first. The dominant synth line seems a bit out of place, perhaps better fitting in some long lost Front 242 b-side. One of Editors talents though is a keen sense of transition. "Papillon" moves from the cheesed out sound of Scandinavian goth to the majestic heights of the “Neverending Story” soundtrack. Front man Tom Smith is in hyper Ian Curtis mode, and at times seems to channel his ghost from beyond. All these elements may be cause for celebration, or the basis for sticking Grandmother's sewing needles in your ear.
New album, "In This Light And On This Evening," will be available stateside early October.
Posted by Joe Roth on Aug 26, 2009 @ 9:00 am
Yes Giantess Hits The Road
Berklee cats, Yes Giantess, remix around, start fall tour
Most college students spend the summer slacking off, getting intoxicated, and generally doing nothing productive until those last weeks before returning to school. Not Yes Giantess' Chase Nicholl. He took ten classes this summer to graduate from Boston's Berklee College of Music before his band hit the road for their big fall tour supporting Little Boots, MSTRKRFT, and Calvin Harris...
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Aug 25, 2009 @ 2:00 pm