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Archive for March, 2008


Goldfrapp to play at Coachella 08


Tuesday, March 18, 2008

goldfrappFollowing the release of their critically-acclaimed fourth album Seventh Tree, Goldfrapp will perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA on April 25.

In praise of a recent sold-out show at Union Chapel in London, The Observer said, “Alison’s voice ranges from breathy to soaring, redemptive. This is bold stuff.”

Goldfrapp will also appear on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on April 22 and KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic” on April 23.
Seventh Tree is available now on Mute Records. The new album, which debuted at number two on the U.K. album charts, arrives on the heels of Goldfrapp’s third album, Supernature, which enjoyed international chart success selling over one million copies worldwide and earning two GRAMMY® nominations. Conceived as a sensual counterpoint to the pulsating glitterball glamour of Supernature, Seventh Tree features 10 new original tracks, written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and recorded at their studio deep in the English countryside. Seventh Tree’s first single “A&E” is available now for download and purchase in stores.

Called “languorous and spell-binding” by The New York Times, Goldfrapp are widely acknowledged for their uncompromising aesthetic. Equally renowned for the self-created visual theatrics of their live performances, Goldfrapp embody an ambitious inventiveness that Blackbook calls “textural soundscapes and a performance-art live spectacular.”

Goldfrapp’s debut album Felt Mountain was released in 2000 to widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2001. Goldfrapp’s second album Black Cherry followed in 2003 and marked a stylistic departure from its predecessor. In 2005, Goldfrapp returned with the critically-acclaimed and GRAMMY®-nominated album Supernature.

Goldfrapp:
Myspace | Website | Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

The Futureheads - The Beginning of the Twist video


Tuesday, March 18, 2008

I don’t exactly know how I feel about this song right now but the video is pretty sweet. Obviously lots of special effects and production value and blah blah blah. It’s good. I like the whole storyboard idea.

This is their first single of their new album, The Beginning of the Twist that came out March 10, 2008 in the UK.

The Futureheads:
Myspace | Website |

20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups of All Time


Friday, March 14, 2008

Blender has a good piece on record company eff-ups.

Just some afternoon reading or something to kill the boredom.

20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups of All Time

The Motion Sick


Friday, March 14, 2008

The Motion Sick

Integrating pop melodies with socially voyeuristic lyrics in Kurt Vonnegut style prose, The Motion Sick leaves you thinking beyond usual romance parameters with their second CD release, “The truth will catch you, just wait… ” out on January 1, 2008.

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The Motion Sick - 30 Lives
The Motion Sick - Jean Paul

The Motion Sick
Myspace | Website | The Motion Sick - The Truth Will Catch You, Just Wait...

Soft - Higher


Thursday, March 13, 2008

This track actually came out in 2005 but it’s so good and I never wrote about SOFT anywhere so here is my chance. SOFT dropped  their latest album “Gone Faded” in October last year which I have yet to listen to but will attack soon. They’ve also got a sweet video up on their website to watch.

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SOFT - Higher

SOFT
Website | Soft - Gone Faded

Peter Moren - Social Competence & solo album


Thursday, March 13, 2008

Solo album coming out soon for Peter Moren, member of Peter Bjorn & John.  He has released the first single off the album “The Last Tycoon,” title “Social Competence.”

For MP3, and tour date - head to thetripwire.

By the way, I’ve mentioned it before yet again - the tripwire is awesome.

Peter Moren
Myspace

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Joakim remix)


Thursday, March 13, 2008

Cut Copy has released a free mp3 of their song “Hearts on Fire” remixed by Joakim.

Want to download: Head to RCRDLBL

Cut Copy
Myspace | Website | Cut Copy - Bright Like Neon Love

ESCAPE FROM LA - SXSW Party 3/13


Thursday, March 13, 2008

sxsww party
Nice big party put on by all kinds of awesome people with awesome bands and awesome fun.

Check out RockInsider for more information.

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Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin’


Thursday, March 13, 2008

snoop dogg

Snoop Dogg’s EGO TRIPPIN’ album is out now.

Check out the video for “Life of Da Party” featuring Too $hort & Mistah F.A.B.

MTV2 Premiere: “Life of Da Party” ft. Too $hort & Mistah F.A.B

VIDEO: “Life of Da Party” ft Too $hort & Mistah F.A.B.

Snoop Dogg
Myspace | Website | Snoop Dogg - Ego Trippin'

Awesome Color - Eyes of Light


Thursday, March 13, 2008

Awesome Color

Awesome Color is a new find of mine except they aren’t new. They toured all through 06 & 07 including some sets with Dinasour Jr and Sonic Youth.

Their debut full length comes out April 29, 2008.

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Awesome Color - Eyes of Light

Awesome Color
Myspace | Website | Awesome Color - Awesome Color