Morrissey Almost Naked

inner sleeve on the new single ...

Morrissey Almost Naked

inner sleeve on the new single ...

Coachella Line-Up

Coachella Line-Up

Video of the Day: The Cardigans My Favourite Game

Loves it!

Video of the Day: The Cardigans My Favourite Game

Loves it!

Youth Group's New Album Out April 7; MP3

Youth Group has announced that the will be releasing their new album, The Night Is Our, will be released on April 7, 2009.


MP3 - Youth Group - All This Will Pass

Youth Group's New Album Out April 7; MP3

Youth Group has announced that the will be releasing their new album, The Night Is Our, will be released on April 7, 2009.


MP3 - Youth Group - All This Will Pass

Longwave Playing Shows with Bloc Party; OK Go

Longwave will be playing a handful of shows with both Bloc Party and OK Go in support of their fourth studio album, Secrets Are Sinister.

MARCH 6 PHILADELPHIA, PA TLA*
MARCH 7 BALTIMORE, MD RECHER THEATRE*
MARCH 8 BROOKLYN, NY MUSIC HALL of WILLIAMSBURG*
MARCH 10 NEW HAVEN, CT TOAD'S PLACE*
MARCH 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA PEARL STREET*
MARCH 13 PORTLAND, ME PORT CITY MUSIC HALL*
MARCH 19 BOSTON, MA HOUSE OF BLUES#
MARCH 22 WASHINGTON, DC 9:30 CLUB#
MARCH 24 NEW YORK, NY TERMINAL 5#
MARCH 25 NEW YORK, NY TERMINAL 5#
MARCH 28 CHICAGO, IL RIVIERA THEATER#
MARCH 30 MINNEAPOLIS, MN FIRST AVENUE#
MARCH 31 ST. LOUIS, MO THE PAGEANT#

* supporting OK Go
# supporting Bloc Party

Longwave Playing Shows with Bloc Party; OK Go

Longwave will be playing a handful of shows with both Bloc Party and OK Go in support of their fourth studio album, Secrets Are Sinister.

MARCH 6 PHILADELPHIA, PA TLA*
MARCH 7 BALTIMORE, MD RECHER THEATRE*
MARCH 8 BROOKLYN, NY MUSIC HALL of WILLIAMSBURG*
MARCH 10 NEW HAVEN, CT TOAD'S PLACE*
MARCH 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA PEARL STREET*
MARCH 13 PORTLAND, ME PORT CITY MUSIC HALL*
MARCH 19 BOSTON, MA HOUSE OF BLUES#
MARCH 22 WASHINGTON, DC 9:30 CLUB#
MARCH 24 NEW YORK, NY TERMINAL 5#
MARCH 25 NEW YORK, NY TERMINAL 5#
MARCH 28 CHICAGO, IL RIVIERA THEATER#
MARCH 30 MINNEAPOLIS, MN FIRST AVENUE#
MARCH 31 ST. LOUIS, MO THE PAGEANT#

* supporting OK Go
# supporting Bloc Party

Heartless Bastards Tour Dates; Video; MP3

Cincinnati's favorite rockers, Heartless Bastards, will begin an extended tour starting Friday. Tour dates are below.

Here's video of their performance of "The Mountain" from last Fall's Austin City Limits festival.



MP3 - Heartless Bastards - The Mountain

01.30.09 - Young Ave Deli - Memphis, TN *
01.31.09 - Martyr’s - Chicago, IL *
02.03.09 - Great Scott - Boston, MA *
02.04.09 - Maxwell’s - Hoboken, NJ *
02.05.09 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA +
02.06.09 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY +
02.07.09 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY +
02.11.09 - Gravity Lounge - Charlottesville, VA *
02.12.09 - Bottle Tree - Birmingham, AL *
02.13.09 - Government Street Grocery - Ocean Springs, MS *
02.14.09 - Last Concert Café - Houston, TX *
02.26.09 - Sam’s Burger Joint - San Antonio, TX *
02.27.09 - Langhorn Saloon - Fort Worth, TX *
02.28.09 - Hailey’s - Denton, TX *
03.15.09 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO @
03.16.09 - Liberty Hall - Lawrence, KS @
03.17.09 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK @
03.18.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.19.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.20.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.21.09 - House of Blues - Houston, TX @
03.23.09 - The Lyric - Oxford, MS @
03.25.09 - Madison Theater - Cincinnati, OH *
03.27.09 - Webster Hall - New York, NY #
03.28.09 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA #
03.29.09 - Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA #
03.30.09 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH #
04.01.09 - St. Andrew’s Hall - Detroit, MI #
04.02.09 - Turner Hall - Milwaukee, WI #
04.03.09 - The Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL #
04.04.09 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN #
04.07.09 - The Warehouse - Calgary, AB #
04.08.09 - The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB #
04.10.09 - Plaza Club - Vancouver, BC #
04.11.09 - Crocodile Café - Seattle, WA *
04.13.09 - Berbati’s Pan - Portland, OR #
04.15.09 - The Boardwalk - Sacramento, CA #
04.16.09 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA #
04.21.09 - The Clubhouse - Phoenix, AZ #
04.22.09 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM #
04.23.09 - Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO #
04.24.09 - Gothic Theater - Denver, CO #
04.25.09 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO #
04.28.09 - Granada Theatre - Dallas, TX #
04.29.09 - Antone’s - Austin, TX #
05.02.09 - The State Theatre - Tampa, FL #
05.03.09 - The Social - Orlando, FL #

* Heartless Bastards headlining
+ Show with The Black Keys
@ Show with Andrew Bird
# Show with Gaslight Anthem

Heartless Bastards Tour Dates; Video; MP3

Cincinnati's favorite rockers, Heartless Bastards, will begin an extended tour starting Friday. Tour dates are below.

Here's video of their performance of "The Mountain" from last Fall's Austin City Limits festival.



MP3 - Heartless Bastards - The Mountain

01.30.09 - Young Ave Deli - Memphis, TN *
01.31.09 - Martyr’s - Chicago, IL *
02.03.09 - Great Scott - Boston, MA *
02.04.09 - Maxwell’s - Hoboken, NJ *
02.05.09 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA +
02.06.09 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY +
02.07.09 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY +
02.11.09 - Gravity Lounge - Charlottesville, VA *
02.12.09 - Bottle Tree - Birmingham, AL *
02.13.09 - Government Street Grocery - Ocean Springs, MS *
02.14.09 - Last Concert Café - Houston, TX *
02.26.09 - Sam’s Burger Joint - San Antonio, TX *
02.27.09 - Langhorn Saloon - Fort Worth, TX *
02.28.09 - Hailey’s - Denton, TX *
03.15.09 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO @
03.16.09 - Liberty Hall - Lawrence, KS @
03.17.09 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK @
03.18.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.19.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.20.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX
03.21.09 - House of Blues - Houston, TX @
03.23.09 - The Lyric - Oxford, MS @
03.25.09 - Madison Theater - Cincinnati, OH *
03.27.09 - Webster Hall - New York, NY #
03.28.09 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA #
03.29.09 - Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA #
03.30.09 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH #
04.01.09 - St. Andrew’s Hall - Detroit, MI #
04.02.09 - Turner Hall - Milwaukee, WI #
04.03.09 - The Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL #
04.04.09 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN #
04.07.09 - The Warehouse - Calgary, AB #
04.08.09 - The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB #
04.10.09 - Plaza Club - Vancouver, BC #
04.11.09 - Crocodile Café - Seattle, WA *
04.13.09 - Berbati’s Pan - Portland, OR #
04.15.09 - The Boardwalk - Sacramento, CA #
04.16.09 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA #
04.21.09 - The Clubhouse - Phoenix, AZ #
04.22.09 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM #
04.23.09 - Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO #
04.24.09 - Gothic Theater - Denver, CO #
04.25.09 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO #
04.28.09 - Granada Theatre - Dallas, TX #
04.29.09 - Antone’s - Austin, TX #
05.02.09 - The State Theatre - Tampa, FL #
05.03.09 - The Social - Orlando, FL #

* Heartless Bastards headlining
+ Show with The Black Keys
@ Show with Andrew Bird
# Show with Gaslight Anthem

All The Saints Atlanta Date

All The Saints will be playing the Star Bar in Atlanta on Feburary 13 in support of their current album, Fire or Corridor X.


MP3 - All The Saints - Sheffield

All The Saints Atlanta Date

All The Saints will be playing the Star Bar in Atlanta on Feburary 13 in support of their current album, Fire or Corridor X.


MP3 - All The Saints - Sheffield

Video of the Day: Lykki Li Limited-Time Live Video; Tour Dates

Lykki Li posted a live, one-take, version of "Tonight" today.


Lykke Li - Tonight from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

Tour Dates:
JANUARY
30 PHILADEPLHIA, PA, First Unitarian Church
31 WASHINGTON, DC Sixth and I

FEBRUARY
2 NEW YORK, NY Webster Hall SOLD OUT!
3 BROOKLYN, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg SOLD OUT!
4 MONTREAL, PQ Club Soda
6 TORONTO, ON Phoenix
7 CHICAGO, IL Metro
8 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Varsity
11 VANCOUVER, BC Commodore
12 PORTLAND, OR Hawthorne
13 SEATTLE, WA Showbox
15 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Fillmore
17 POMONA, CA Glass House
18 DALLAS, TX Granada
19 AUSTIN, TX Antone's

Bonus video: "I'm Good, I'm Gone"


Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

Video of the Day: Lykki Li Limited-Time Live Video; Tour Dates

Lykki Li posted a live, one-take, version of "Tonight" today.


Lykke Li - Tonight from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

Tour Dates:
JANUARY
30 PHILADEPLHIA, PA, First Unitarian Church
31 WASHINGTON, DC Sixth and I

FEBRUARY
2 NEW YORK, NY Webster Hall SOLD OUT!
3 BROOKLYN, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg SOLD OUT!
4 MONTREAL, PQ Club Soda
6 TORONTO, ON Phoenix
7 CHICAGO, IL Metro
8 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Varsity
11 VANCOUVER, BC Commodore
12 PORTLAND, OR Hawthorne
13 SEATTLE, WA Showbox
15 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Fillmore
17 POMONA, CA Glass House
18 DALLAS, TX Granada
19 AUSTIN, TX Antone's

Bonus video: "I'm Good, I'm Gone"


Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

RIP - 50th Anniversary of the Day the Music Died

It was 50 years ago today that Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) and Richie Valens died in a plane crash in Iowa.

RIP - 50th Anniversary of the Day the Music Died

It was 50 years ago today that Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) and Richie Valens died in a plane crash in Iowa.

Passion Pit does Fader; Tour Dates

Passion Pit did an exclusive with Fader TV a look into their upcoming LP.



The band has started it tours with dates in the US and Europe:


1/28: Cleveland, OH @ The Spot at Case Western Reserve University
1/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Tavern
1/30: Columbus, OH @ Summit
1/31: Swathmore, PA @ Olde Club @ Swathmore College
02/2: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
02/3: Washington, DC @ Black Cat
02/4: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
02/6: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
02/7: Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
2/17: Brighton, UK @ Audio
2/18: London, UK @ Koko (w/ Black Kids)
2/19: Oxford, UK @ Bullingdon Arms
2/20: Bristol, UK @ Cooler
2/24: Birmingham, UK @ Academy 3
2/25: Manchester, UK @ Ruby Lounge
2/26: Glasgow, UK @ Captain’s Rest
2/27: Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Rooms
03/1: Dublin, IE @ Whelan’s
03/2: Paris, FR @ Nouveau Casino

Passion Pit does Fader; Tour Dates

Passion Pit did an exclusive with Fader TV a look into their upcoming LP.



The band has started it tours with dates in the US and Europe:


1/28: Cleveland, OH @ The Spot at Case Western Reserve University
1/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Tavern
1/30: Columbus, OH @ Summit
1/31: Swathmore, PA @ Olde Club @ Swathmore College
02/2: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
02/3: Washington, DC @ Black Cat
02/4: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
02/6: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
02/7: Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
2/17: Brighton, UK @ Audio
2/18: London, UK @ Koko (w/ Black Kids)
2/19: Oxford, UK @ Bullingdon Arms
2/20: Bristol, UK @ Cooler
2/24: Birmingham, UK @ Academy 3
2/25: Manchester, UK @ Ruby Lounge
2/26: Glasgow, UK @ Captain’s Rest
2/27: Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Rooms
03/1: Dublin, IE @ Whelan’s
03/2: Paris, FR @ Nouveau Casino

The Subjects Tour Dates

The Subjects Tour Dates

1.27.09 - Staples - Buffalo, NY
1.28.09 - BrilloBox - Pittsburgh, PA
1.29.09 - Cinemat - Bloomington, IN
1.30.09 - Cicero's - St Louis, MO
1.31.09 - Heart of Gold - Chicago, IL
2.24.09 - The Paradise - Boston, MA *
2.25.09 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY *
2.26.09 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY *
2.27.09 - Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC *
2.28.09 - Johnny Brendas - Philadelphia, PA *
3.18.09 - SXSW (plus southern dates)
* With Tapes n Tapes and Wild Light

The Subjects Tour Dates

The Subjects Tour Dates

1.27.09 - Staples - Buffalo, NY
1.28.09 - BrilloBox - Pittsburgh, PA
1.29.09 - Cinemat - Bloomington, IN
1.30.09 - Cicero's - St Louis, MO
1.31.09 - Heart of Gold - Chicago, IL
2.24.09 - The Paradise - Boston, MA *
2.25.09 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY *
2.26.09 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY *
2.27.09 - Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC *
2.28.09 - Johnny Brendas - Philadelphia, PA *
3.18.09 - SXSW (plus southern dates)
* With Tapes n Tapes and Wild Light

Noise Pop 2009 Confirmations (Deerhunter, Les Savy Fav, more)

Noise Pop 2009 has added Deerhunter and Les Savy Fav to its amazing list of performers. Held in San Fransisco, the yearly music gathering will be running from February 24 to March 1. For a complete list of performers visit their Web site: here

Noise Pop 2009 Confirmations (Deerhunter, Les Savy Fav, more)

Noise Pop 2009 has added Deerhunter and Les Savy Fav to its amazing list of performers. Held in San Fransisco, the yearly music gathering will be running from February 24 to March 1. For a complete list of performers visit their Web site: here

Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) Solo Tracklist, Tour Dates, MP3

Dan Auerbach, singer and guitarist for the Black Keys, will release his debut solo LP, Keep It Hid, on February 10, 2009. The track list for the album as been released with the first single, "My Last Mistake" available for download. (See below.)

SIDE A
Trouble Weighs a Ton
I Want Some More
Heartbroken, In Disrepair
Because I Should
Whispered Words
Real Desire
When the Night Comes

SIDE B
Mean Monsoon
The Prowl
Keep It Hid
My Last Mistake
When I Left the Room
Street Walkin'
Goin' Home

MP3 - Dan Auerbach - My Last Mistake

Auerbach will be playing select shows in the US in support of the album.

Feb 28 - 9:30 Club - Washington DC, Washington DC
Mar 1 - Paradise Club - Boston, Massachusetts
Mar 2 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, New York
Mar 3 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, New York
Mar 5 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 6 - Metro - Chicago, Illinois
Mar 7 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 10 - The Showbox - Seattle, Washington
Mar 11 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, Oregon
Mar 13 - Bimbo’s - San Francisco, California
Mar 14 - El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, California

Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) Solo Tracklist, Tour Dates, MP3

Dan Auerbach, singer and guitarist for the Black Keys, will release his debut solo LP, Keep It Hid, on February 10, 2009. The track list for the album as been released with the first single, "My Last Mistake" available for download. (See below.)

SIDE A
Trouble Weighs a Ton
I Want Some More
Heartbroken, In Disrepair
Because I Should
Whispered Words
Real Desire
When the Night Comes

SIDE B
Mean Monsoon
The Prowl
Keep It Hid
My Last Mistake
When I Left the Room
Street Walkin'
Goin' Home

MP3 - Dan Auerbach - My Last Mistake

Auerbach will be playing select shows in the US in support of the album.

Feb 28 - 9:30 Club - Washington DC, Washington DC
Mar 1 - Paradise Club - Boston, Massachusetts
Mar 2 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, New York
Mar 3 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, New York
Mar 5 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 6 - Metro - Chicago, Illinois
Mar 7 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 10 - The Showbox - Seattle, Washington
Mar 11 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, Oregon
Mar 13 - Bimbo’s - San Francisco, California
Mar 14 - El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, California

Asobi Seksu Tour Dates

Asobi Seksu will be touring to support the release of their latest LP, Hush, in Europe and North America. Hush will be out on February 17, 2009.

"Hush was written while we felt destroyed," said Asobi Seksu guitarist/vocalist James Hanna. "Which is funny, because the entire record has a phoenix rising vibe to it—a clear sense of shimmering, dew-draped riffs and spiral staircase melodies that are occasionally blurred by bits of guitar violence and sputtering drums. We knew we didn't want to do 7,000 reverb guitars this time. So we stripped the sound down and built it back up from there."

Europe
Feb 08 Southampton, UK @ The Talking Heads
Feb 09 London, UK @ Islington Academy (NME Awards w/Howling Bells)
Feb 10 Manchester, UK @ Roadhouse
Feb 11 Dublin, IE @ Crawdaddy
Feb 13 Belfast, UK @ Speakeasy
Feb 14 Glasgow, UK @ ABC2
Feb 15 Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
Feb 16 Leeds, UK @ Faversham
Feb 18 Birmingham, UK @ Barfly (Dragon)
Feb 19 London, UK @ ICA
Feb 20 Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
Feb 21 Paris, FR @ Fleche d'Or
Feb 22 Brussels, BE @ Rotonde
Feb 24 Muenster, DE @ Gleiss 22
Feb 25 Berlin, DE @ Magnet

North America
Mar 02 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
Mar 03 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
Mar 04 Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at Crofoot Ballroom
Mar 05 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Mar 06 Bloomington, IL @ Illinois Wesleyan U.-Young
Mar 07 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Mar 10 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
Mar 11 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
Mar 13 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Mar 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubador
Mar 15 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
Mar 19 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 20 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 21 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 22 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
Mar 23 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Mar 24 Memphis, TN @ Young Avenue Deli
Mar 25 Atlanta, GA @ Eyedrum
Mar 26 Chapel HIll, NC @ Local 506
Mar 28 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
Mar 29 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Apr 02 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

Asobi Seksu Tour Dates

Asobi Seksu will be touring to support the release of their latest LP, Hush, in Europe and North America. Hush will be out on February 17, 2009.

"Hush was written while we felt destroyed," said Asobi Seksu guitarist/vocalist James Hanna. "Which is funny, because the entire record has a phoenix rising vibe to it—a clear sense of shimmering, dew-draped riffs and spiral staircase melodies that are occasionally blurred by bits of guitar violence and sputtering drums. We knew we didn't want to do 7,000 reverb guitars this time. So we stripped the sound down and built it back up from there."

Europe
Feb 08 Southampton, UK @ The Talking Heads
Feb 09 London, UK @ Islington Academy (NME Awards w/Howling Bells)
Feb 10 Manchester, UK @ Roadhouse
Feb 11 Dublin, IE @ Crawdaddy
Feb 13 Belfast, UK @ Speakeasy
Feb 14 Glasgow, UK @ ABC2
Feb 15 Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
Feb 16 Leeds, UK @ Faversham
Feb 18 Birmingham, UK @ Barfly (Dragon)
Feb 19 London, UK @ ICA
Feb 20 Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
Feb 21 Paris, FR @ Fleche d'Or
Feb 22 Brussels, BE @ Rotonde
Feb 24 Muenster, DE @ Gleiss 22
Feb 25 Berlin, DE @ Magnet

North America
Mar 02 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
Mar 03 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
Mar 04 Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at Crofoot Ballroom
Mar 05 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Mar 06 Bloomington, IL @ Illinois Wesleyan U.-Young
Mar 07 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Mar 10 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
Mar 11 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
Mar 13 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Mar 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubador
Mar 15 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
Mar 19 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 20 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 21 Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar 22 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
Mar 23 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Mar 24 Memphis, TN @ Young Avenue Deli
Mar 25 Atlanta, GA @ Eyedrum
Mar 26 Chapel HIll, NC @ Local 506
Mar 28 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
Mar 29 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Apr 02 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

Miniature Tigers Tour Dates (w/ Ben Folds)

Miniature Tigers Tour Dates
w/ Ben Folds
2/11/09 Wed Princeton NJ McCarter Theatre
2/12/09 Thu Baltimore MD Rams Head Live
2/14/09 Sat Philadelphia PA Electric Factory
2/16/09 Mon Pittsburgh PA Club Zoo
2/17/09 Tue Toronto ON Kool Haus
2/18/09 Wed Ann Arbor MI Michigan Theatre
2/19/09 Thu Cincinnati OH Xavier University
2/21/09 Sat Columbus OH LC Pavillion
2/22/09 Sun Knoxville TN Valarium
2/23/09 Mon Asheville NC Orange Peel
2/25/09 Wed Durham NC Durham PAC
2/26/09 Thu Charleston SC N Charleston PAC
2/27/09 Fri Atlanta GA Tabernacle
3/1/09 Sun Charlotte NC Ovens Aud

Miniature Tigers Tour Dates (w/ Ben Folds)

Miniature Tigers Tour Dates
w/ Ben Folds
2/11/09 Wed Princeton NJ McCarter Theatre
2/12/09 Thu Baltimore MD Rams Head Live
2/14/09 Sat Philadelphia PA Electric Factory
2/16/09 Mon Pittsburgh PA Club Zoo
2/17/09 Tue Toronto ON Kool Haus
2/18/09 Wed Ann Arbor MI Michigan Theatre
2/19/09 Thu Cincinnati OH Xavier University
2/21/09 Sat Columbus OH LC Pavillion
2/22/09 Sun Knoxville TN Valarium
2/23/09 Mon Asheville NC Orange Peel
2/25/09 Wed Durham NC Durham PAC
2/26/09 Thu Charleston SC N Charleston PAC
2/27/09 Fri Atlanta GA Tabernacle
3/1/09 Sun Charlotte NC Ovens Aud

New Music Monday: Titus Andronicus, Asobi Seksu, Alaska In Winter, Santogold, Camille

MP3 - Titus Andronicus – My Time Outside The Womb

MP3 - Alaska In Winter - Berlin

MP3 - Santogold - Unstoppable

MP3 - Asobi Seksu - Familiar Light

MP3 - Camille - Home Is Where It Hurts (David Rubato version)

New Music Monday: Titus Andronicus, Asobi Seksu, Alaska In Winter, Santogold, Camille

MP3 - Titus Andronicus – My Time Outside The Womb

MP3 - Alaska In Winter - Berlin

MP3 - Santogold - Unstoppable

MP3 - Asobi Seksu - Familiar Light

MP3 - Camille - Home Is Where It Hurts (David Rubato version)

Video of the Day: The Killers Prove They Aren't Relevant. Again.

The Killers were once kings five or six years ago, but now they are just what a Grace Jones nightmare must look like ...

Video of the Day: The Killers Prove They Aren't Relevant. Again.

The Killers were once kings five or six years ago, but now they are just what a Grace Jones nightmare must look like ...

Music of the 2000's: Rogue Wave

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Rogue Wave - Out of the Shadow (2004)

I'll be honest, when I set out on my own personal chronicle of the music of this decade, I didn't do so thinking that I'd write about Rogue Wave. But the whole reason I wanted to do it was to feature bands like Rogue Wave.

In 2004, Rogue Wave released their first album, Out of the Shadow. I don't remember buying it, but more than likely it was on one of my Amazon binges (I checked, it was) when I'd order bunches of CDs by bands I hadn't hear of in hopes of finding a few gems. Likewise, I don't remember putting this CD in my car after getting it. But I do remember that it stayed in my changer for quite a while.

So a few weeks ago, when I began going through CDs looking for something to play, I grabbed Out of the Shadow. It had been several years since I last listened to the album and figured this whole chronicle thing I was doing was a good reason to pop it in my trusty 15 year-old CD player. Two songs in I was reminded why I've spent thousands of hard-earned dollars in CDs/Records/Tapes/etc. - to remember, to recall and to refresh.

Out of the Shadow is a marvelous debut album from the Oakland-based band. Wonderful lyrics with a number of memorable lines like, "if music was my lover, you are just a tease" and, "in this postage stamp world, you can get in line, and lick my behind" are a credit to the band's founder and songwriter Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue). More than a few kitschy lyrics, the album is beautifully melodic, with a minimal production value that holds up well five years after its release. As a matter of fact, their sound compares nicely to DeVotchka and Fleet Foxes.

Songs of note from the album include, "Postage Stamp World", "Kicking the Heart Out" and "Every Moment". With only five of the 12 album tracks longer than three minutes, it is a complete album that only takes about 35 minutes to listen to in its entirety.

Out of the Shadow belies the problem of any retrospective; for every album that deserves more praise and recognition, there are a dozen more that are overlooked and under-appreciated.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, DeVotchka, Fleet Foxes

In all honestly ...

I happened to see Rogue Wave on their tour supporting Out of the Shadow back in '04. I went to see them at the small Atlanta club called the Drunken Unicorn for a mid-week show. I was excited to see them, because I thought the album was fantastic. I don't think I've ever been more disappointed with seeing a band live than I was with Rogue Wave. Not only was their live performance more neo-hippie/jam band that I cared for, they played a number of songs that they had just written and seemed ill-prepared to play live - especially on their first tour to support their debut album. I ended up leaving before their set was finished - something I never did - because I was so disappointed with the show.

Music of the 2000's: Rogue Wave

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Rogue Wave - Out of the Shadow (2004)

I'll be honest, when I set out on my own personal chronicle of the music of this decade, I didn't do so thinking that I'd write about Rogue Wave. But the whole reason I wanted to do it was to feature bands like Rogue Wave.

In 2004, Rogue Wave released their first album, Out of the Shadow. I don't remember buying it, but more than likely it was on one of my Amazon binges (I checked, it was) when I'd order bunches of CDs by bands I hadn't hear of in hopes of finding a few gems. Likewise, I don't remember putting this CD in my car after getting it. But I do remember that it stayed in my changer for quite a while.

So a few weeks ago, when I began going through CDs looking for something to play, I grabbed Out of the Shadow. It had been several years since I last listened to the album and figured this whole chronicle thing I was doing was a good reason to pop it in my trusty 15 year-old CD player. Two songs in I was reminded why I've spent thousands of hard-earned dollars in CDs/Records/Tapes/etc. - to remember, to recall and to refresh.

Out of the Shadow is a marvelous debut album from the Oakland-based band. Wonderful lyrics with a number of memorable lines like, "if music was my lover, you are just a tease" and, "in this postage stamp world, you can get in line, and lick my behind" are a credit to the band's founder and songwriter Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue). More than a few kitschy lyrics, the album is beautifully melodic, with a minimal production value that holds up well five years after its release. As a matter of fact, their sound compares nicely to DeVotchka and Fleet Foxes.

Songs of note from the album include, "Postage Stamp World", "Kicking the Heart Out" and "Every Moment". With only five of the 12 album tracks longer than three minutes, it is a complete album that only takes about 35 minutes to listen to in its entirety.

Out of the Shadow belies the problem of any retrospective; for every album that deserves more praise and recognition, there are a dozen more that are overlooked and under-appreciated.

Recommended if you like:
The Shins, DeVotchka, Fleet Foxes

In all honestly ...

I happened to see Rogue Wave on their tour supporting Out of the Shadow back in '04. I went to see them at the small Atlanta club called the Drunken Unicorn for a mid-week show. I was excited to see them, because I thought the album was fantastic. I don't think I've ever been more disappointed with seeing a band live than I was with Rogue Wave. Not only was their live performance more neo-hippie/jam band that I cared for, they played a number of songs that they had just written and seemed ill-prepared to play live - especially on their first tour to support their debut album. I ended up leaving before their set was finished - something I never did - because I was so disappointed with the show.

Music of the 2000's - Lucero

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Lucero - That Much Further West (2003)

In the midst of the indie-pop revolution came Lucero's legendary country-punk album, That Much Further West.

For me, the album struck like lightening on a clear summer night. I had been a Steve Earle fan since my early teens and this album - this band - made me feel like I did when I'd listed to early Earle records. Ben Nichols' raw, stressed and strained vocals resonated throughout the album with songs was full of piss and vinegar, angst and destitution, and of course, women troubles and bottles of whiskey. That Much Further West was the album that I'd listen to when I needed to relate to music whose roots were closer to my gravel-road up-bringing than most of the other music to which I was listening.

There are albums we love because there are a few songs we know by heart but there are relatively few albums in which each song is cherished. That Much Further West is one of those albums. I can put a time and place with almost every song from "That Much Further West" and "Hate and Jealousy" to "Tears Don't Matter Much" and "When You Decided To Leave" Lucero created a brilliant album that was not only one of the best of 2003 but the decade.

That Much Further West is one of my all-time favorite albums of any genre and any decade.

Recommended if you like:
Social Distortion, Steve Earle, Cory Branan, Jason and the Scorchers

Bonus: Lyrics to "Tears Don't Matter Much"

Matt Bradley's got the broken teeth
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...

I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Music of the 2000's - Lucero

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Lucero - That Much Further West (2003)

In the midst of the indie-pop revolution came Lucero's legendary country-punk album, That Much Further West.

For me, the album struck like lightening on a clear summer night. I had been a Steve Earle fan since my early teens and this album - this band - made me feel like I did when I'd listed to early Earle records. Ben Nichols' raw, stressed and strained vocals resonated throughout the album with songs was full of piss and vinegar, angst and destitution, and of course, women troubles and bottles of whiskey. That Much Further West was the album that I'd listen to when I needed to relate to music whose roots were closer to my gravel-road up-bringing than most of the other music to which I was listening.

There are albums we love because there are a few songs we know by heart but there are relatively few albums in which each song is cherished. That Much Further West is one of those albums. I can put a time and place with almost every song from "That Much Further West" and "Hate and Jealousy" to "Tears Don't Matter Much" and "When You Decided To Leave" Lucero created a brilliant album that was not only one of the best of 2003 but the decade.

That Much Further West is one of my all-time favorite albums of any genre and any decade.

Recommended if you like:
Social Distortion, Steve Earle, Cory Branan, Jason and the Scorchers

Bonus: Lyrics to "Tears Don't Matter Much"

Matt Bradley's got the broken teeth
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along

Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along ...

I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along

My tears don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much
They don't matter much

It's New MP3 Monday (Abe Vigoda, Bon Iver, MOS DEF, N.A.S.A., Adam Green, Fresh Kills, Miike Snow)

Happy Monday - Here's new music!

Mp3 - Abe Vigoda - Don't Lie

MP3 - Bon Iver - Blood Bank

MP3 - Mos Def - Quiet Dog

MP3 - N.A.S.A (North American South America) w/ Spank Rock, M.I.A., Santogold and Nick Zinner) Whachadoin?

MP3 - Adam Green - Rich Kids

MP3 - Freshkills - Revelations (Nick Zinner Remix)

MP3 - Miike Snow - Animal (Crookers Remix)

It's New MP3 Monday (Abe Vigoda, Bon Iver, MOS DEF, N.A.S.A., Adam Green, Fresh Kills, Miike Snow)

Happy Monday - Here's new music!

Mp3 - Abe Vigoda - Don't Lie

MP3 - Bon Iver - Blood Bank

MP3 - Mos Def - Quiet Dog

MP3 - N.A.S.A (North American South America) w/ Spank Rock, M.I.A., Santogold and Nick Zinner) Whachadoin?

MP3 - Adam Green - Rich Kids

MP3 - Freshkills - Revelations (Nick Zinner Remix)

MP3 - Miike Snow - Animal (Crookers Remix)

Annuals Add Tour Dates; MP3

Annuals have added dates to their upcoming tour which will have Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says as supporting acts. (Dates are below.)

Here's the video for Annuals' single, "Confessor" (Skip to 0:18 seconds to get to the video):


MP3 - Annuals - Confessor

1/20/09 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
1/21/09 - Iowa City, IA @ Maintenance Shop
1/22/09 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
1/23/09 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
1/24/09 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
1/25/09 - Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
1/27/09 - Boston, MA @ Paradise
1/28/09 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
1/30/09 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
1/31/09 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
2/6/09 - Charlotte, NC @ The Visulite Theatre
2/7/09 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
2/8/09 - Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
2/10/09 - New Orleans, LA @ The Parish
2/11/09 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
2/12/09 - Houston, TX @ Walter’s on Washington
2/13/09 - Austin, TX @ The Parish
2/14/09 - Dallas, TX @ Pontiac Garage
2/17/09 - Phoenix. AZ @ Rhythm Room
2/18/09 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
2/19/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour
2/21/09 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
2/23/09 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
2/24/09 - Vancouver, BC @ Pit Pub
2/25/09 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
2/27/09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
2/28/09 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
3/02/09 - Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar
3/03/09 - St. Louis, MO @ The Gargoyle
3/04/09 - Newport, KY @ South Gate House
3/06/09 - Nashville, TN @ Exit/IN
3/07/09 - The Earl @ Atlanta, GA

Annuals Add Tour Dates; MP3

Annuals have added dates to their upcoming tour which will have Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says as supporting acts. (Dates are below.)

Here's the video for Annuals' single, "Confessor" (Skip to 0:18 seconds to get to the video):


MP3 - Annuals - Confessor

1/20/09 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
1/21/09 - Iowa City, IA @ Maintenance Shop
1/22/09 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
1/23/09 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
1/24/09 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
1/25/09 - Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
1/27/09 - Boston, MA @ Paradise
1/28/09 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
1/30/09 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
1/31/09 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
2/6/09 - Charlotte, NC @ The Visulite Theatre
2/7/09 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
2/8/09 - Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
2/10/09 - New Orleans, LA @ The Parish
2/11/09 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
2/12/09 - Houston, TX @ Walter’s on Washington
2/13/09 - Austin, TX @ The Parish
2/14/09 - Dallas, TX @ Pontiac Garage
2/17/09 - Phoenix. AZ @ Rhythm Room
2/18/09 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
2/19/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour
2/21/09 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
2/23/09 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
2/24/09 - Vancouver, BC @ Pit Pub
2/25/09 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
2/27/09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
2/28/09 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
3/02/09 - Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar
3/03/09 - St. Louis, MO @ The Gargoyle
3/04/09 - Newport, KY @ South Gate House
3/06/09 - Nashville, TN @ Exit/IN
3/07/09 - The Earl @ Atlanta, GA

Video of the Day: Phil and the Osophers

Like music? Like Lasik? Then you'll love this video from Phil and the Osophers for the song, "High Art"

Video of the Day: Phil and the Osophers

Like music? Like Lasik? Then you'll love this video from Phil and the Osophers for the song, "High Art"

Music of the 2000's: Death Cab for Cutie

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003)

In the Fall of 2003, Death Cab for Cutie released their fourth LP, Transatlanticism. I'll be honest, at that point, the band seemed to be everywhere in the world 'o indie and I wasn't interested in buying an album that everyone else already owned to hear songs that were popping up on TV and in the movies. I'd played Ben Gibbard's The Postal Service project for the majority of 2003 and figured I'd only be let down since, in my opinion, nothing could hold a candle to the holy-grail of one-album wonders.

But in 2004, I finally broke down and bought the album because I thought I'd probably be glad I owned in when I was 50. I let it sit around and collect dust for a few weeks before I finally cracked open the CD case and popped it in the CD player one fateful night. For months after Transatlanticism was in my regular rotation. Like The Cure's Disintegration, it was an album I could put on when I was feeling like a depressed teenager and somehow feel worse and better at the same time. Despite the melancholy tone of the album it did produce one song, "The Sound of Settling", that found its way into my set lists while deejaying.

The album is highlighted by the songs "Title and Registration" and "Transatlanticism" but frankly, the flow and consistency of the album showed the maturity of the band and its success entrenched the band as indie-pop superstars with crossover appeal. The future success of the band's follow-up LP, Plans, solidified Death Cab for Cutie as one of top bands of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Snow Patrol, Starsailor, The Shins, All-Time Quarterback

Music of the 2000's: Death Cab for Cutie

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003)

In the Fall of 2003, Death Cab for Cutie released their fourth LP, Transatlanticism. I'll be honest, at that point, the band seemed to be everywhere in the world 'o indie and I wasn't interested in buying an album that everyone else already owned to hear songs that were popping up on TV and in the movies. I'd played Ben Gibbard's The Postal Service project for the majority of 2003 and figured I'd only be let down since, in my opinion, nothing could hold a candle to the holy-grail of one-album wonders.

But in 2004, I finally broke down and bought the album because I thought I'd probably be glad I owned in when I was 50. I let it sit around and collect dust for a few weeks before I finally cracked open the CD case and popped it in the CD player one fateful night. For months after Transatlanticism was in my regular rotation. Like The Cure's Disintegration, it was an album I could put on when I was feeling like a depressed teenager and somehow feel worse and better at the same time. Despite the melancholy tone of the album it did produce one song, "The Sound of Settling", that found its way into my set lists while deejaying.

The album is highlighted by the songs "Title and Registration" and "Transatlanticism" but frankly, the flow and consistency of the album showed the maturity of the band and its success entrenched the band as indie-pop superstars with crossover appeal. The future success of the band's follow-up LP, Plans, solidified Death Cab for Cutie as one of top bands of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Snow Patrol, Starsailor, The Shins, All-Time Quarterback

New Decemberist Album Track Listing; Free MP3 of First Single

On March 24, 2009, The Decemberists will release their newest studio album, The Hazards of Love.

The Hazards Of Love tells the story of a woman named Margaret who is ravaged by a shape-shifting animal; her lover, William; a forest queen; and a cold-blooded, lascivious rake. Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark and My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden deliver the lead vocals for the female characters, while My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates appear in supporting roles.

"There's an odd bond between the music of the British folk revival and classic metal," says Decemberists' founder Colin Meloy. "A natural connection between, like, Fairport Convention and Black Sabbath - of course, Sandy Denny from Fairport even sang with Led Zeppelin on 'The Battle of Evermore.' I think there's a shared sense of narrative and ambiance, of moving beyond the first person in your writing. And I thought it would be interesting to mess around with that."

The band has made "The Rake's Song" available as a free download on their Web site: www.decemberists.com

According to the band's press release, the band will, "tour this spring, playing The Hazards Of Love straight through for the show's first half and older material for the remainder." Tour dates have yet to be announced.

The track listing for The Hazards Of Love is as follows:

1. Prelude
2. The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle the Thistles Undone)
3. A Bower Scene
4. Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
5. The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
6. The Queen's Approach
7. Isn't it a Lovely Night?
8. The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
9. An Interlude
10. The Rake's Song
11. The Abduction of Margaret
12. The Queen's Rebuke / The Crossing
13. Annan Water
14. Margaret in Captivity
15. The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)
16. The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)
17. The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)

New Decemberist Album Track Listing; Free MP3 of First Single

On March 24, 2009, The Decemberists will release their newest studio album, The Hazards of Love.

The Hazards Of Love tells the story of a woman named Margaret who is ravaged by a shape-shifting animal; her lover, William; a forest queen; and a cold-blooded, lascivious rake. Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark and My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden deliver the lead vocals for the female characters, while My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates appear in supporting roles.

"There's an odd bond between the music of the British folk revival and classic metal," says Decemberists' founder Colin Meloy. "A natural connection between, like, Fairport Convention and Black Sabbath - of course, Sandy Denny from Fairport even sang with Led Zeppelin on 'The Battle of Evermore.' I think there's a shared sense of narrative and ambiance, of moving beyond the first person in your writing. And I thought it would be interesting to mess around with that."

The band has made "The Rake's Song" available as a free download on their Web site: www.decemberists.com

According to the band's press release, the band will, "tour this spring, playing The Hazards Of Love straight through for the show's first half and older material for the remainder." Tour dates have yet to be announced.

The track listing for The Hazards Of Love is as follows:

1. Prelude
2. The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle the Thistles Undone)
3. A Bower Scene
4. Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
5. The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
6. The Queen's Approach
7. Isn't it a Lovely Night?
8. The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
9. An Interlude
10. The Rake's Song
11. The Abduction of Margaret
12. The Queen's Rebuke / The Crossing
13. Annan Water
14. Margaret in Captivity
15. The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)
16. The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)
17. The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)

Toubab Krewe Tour Dates

(Photo: Lukas Blalock)

Asheville-based band Toubab Krewe have announced Winter tour dates in support of their recently release live album, Live at Orange Peel. The band, who mixes Dick Dale-style rock with West African influences, expects to add more dates to this tour.

"Buncombe 2 Badala" tour dates:
Jan 20 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java (Inauguration Day Party w/ Jar-e)
Jan 21 - Charlottesville, VA - Gravity Lounge
Jan 23 - Virginia Beach, VA - Jewish Mother
Jan 24 - Richmond, VA - Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall
Feb 6 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
Feb 7 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
Feb 13 - Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre
Feb 14 - Atlanta, GA - Smiths Old Bar
Feb 15 - Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
Feb 26 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
Feb 27 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Toubab Krewe Tour Dates

(Photo: Lukas Blalock)

Asheville-based band Toubab Krewe have announced Winter tour dates in support of their recently release live album, Live at Orange Peel. The band, who mixes Dick Dale-style rock with West African influences, expects to add more dates to this tour.

"Buncombe 2 Badala" tour dates:
Jan 20 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java (Inauguration Day Party w/ Jar-e)
Jan 21 - Charlottesville, VA - Gravity Lounge
Jan 23 - Virginia Beach, VA - Jewish Mother
Jan 24 - Richmond, VA - Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall
Feb 6 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
Feb 7 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
Feb 13 - Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre
Feb 14 - Atlanta, GA - Smiths Old Bar
Feb 15 - Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
Feb 26 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
Feb 27 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

DJdc's Congo Chili

Enjoy "Congo Chili" my first stab at this fun new site. With obvious apologies to Ben Gibbard.

Thanks to M. Schuler for the head's up on this site.

DJdc's Congo Chili

Enjoy "Congo Chili" my first stab at this fun new site. With obvious apologies to Ben Gibbard.

Thanks to M. Schuler for the head's up on this site.

Neko Case's New Single and Blogging for Charity

Neko Case and Anti-Records have teamed up to support Best Friends Animal Society by donating $5 for each and every Blog post and $1 for iLike user that adds her new single, "People Got A Lotta Nerve" to their profile. This runs through February 3, 2009.

Here's the PSA:



And here's the MP3:

MP3 - Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve

More information can be found on Anti's Blog: click here

Neko Case's New Single and Blogging for Charity

Neko Case and Anti-Records have teamed up to support Best Friends Animal Society by donating $5 for each and every Blog post and $1 for iLike user that adds her new single, "People Got A Lotta Nerve" to their profile. This runs through February 3, 2009.

Here's the PSA:



And here's the MP3:

MP3 - Neko Case - People Got A Lotta Nerve

More information can be found on Anti's Blog: click here

Music of the 2000's: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)

This will be the first of many appearances by Jenny Lewis on this decade's recap of music. Lewis' first solo album was quite the success, popping up on most best of lists for '06. This album not only raised Lewis' profile and musical standing but it also pushed Rilo Kiley to the top of the indie stratosphere and ever closer to cross-over success.

With Rabbit Fur Coat, Lewis was able to step far enough outside of the the Rilo Kiley framework to make a name for herself while not alienating fans of Rilo Kiley or inhibiting their future success. That's not an easy line to walk.

The album was a fantastic listen cover to cover with high-points throughout. Best known songs from the album include, "Rise Up With Fists!" and "You Are What You Love".

A turning point in career and in genre, this is defiantly one of the need-to-own albums of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Neko Case, Rilo Kiley, Sam Phillips, Amiee Mann

Music of the 2000's: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article ...

Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)

This will be the first of many appearances by Jenny Lewis on this decade's recap of music. Lewis' first solo album was quite the success, popping up on most best of lists for '06. This album not only raised Lewis' profile and musical standing but it also pushed Rilo Kiley to the top of the indie stratosphere and ever closer to cross-over success.

With Rabbit Fur Coat, Lewis was able to step far enough outside of the the Rilo Kiley framework to make a name for herself while not alienating fans of Rilo Kiley or inhibiting their future success. That's not an easy line to walk.

The album was a fantastic listen cover to cover with high-points throughout. Best known songs from the album include, "Rise Up With Fists!" and "You Are What You Love".

A turning point in career and in genre, this is defiantly one of the need-to-own albums of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Neko Case, Rilo Kiley, Sam Phillips, Amiee Mann

Video of the Day: Alan Cohen Experience

I'm not sure how to describe this video for "Elephant" by Alan Cohen Experience, but regardless, it is memorable ...

Video of the Day: Alan Cohen Experience

I'm not sure how to describe this video for "Elephant" by Alan Cohen Experience, but regardless, it is memorable ...

O'Death US Tour Dates

O'Death will be supporting their third LP, Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin, with a US tour with Pattern Is Movement, Legendary Shack Shakers and The Oddity Faire.


O'Death - Legs To Sin - Live @ Bowery Ballroom from Kemado Records on Vimeo.

US TOUR:

1/29 - Baltimore, MD - The Zodiac (Wham City Presents)
1/30 - Charlottesville, VA - Gravity Lounge (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
1/31 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
2/2 - Athens, GA - Secret Squirrel (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
2/3 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum Theatre (w/ The Hex Tremors)
2/4 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
2/5 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth (w/ The Hex Tremors)
2/6 - Tallahassee, FL - The Engine Room
2/7 - New Orleans, LA - One Eye Jacks (w/ My Graveyard Jaw)
2/9 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree #
2/10 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge #
2/11 - Athens, OH - The Union #
2/12 - Louisville, KY - Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium #
2/13 - Pittsburgh, PA - 31st Street Pub #
2/14 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwells #
3/26 - Boston, MA - House of Blues *
3/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory *
3/28 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 *

# w/ Legendary Shack Shakers
* The Oddity Faire: A Mutated Mini Fest, Saul Williams, Secret Chief

O'Death US Tour Dates

O'Death will be supporting their third LP, Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin, with a US tour with Pattern Is Movement, Legendary Shack Shakers and The Oddity Faire.


O'Death - Legs To Sin - Live @ Bowery Ballroom from Kemado Records on Vimeo.

US TOUR:

1/29 - Baltimore, MD - The Zodiac (Wham City Presents)
1/30 - Charlottesville, VA - Gravity Lounge (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
1/31 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
2/2 - Athens, GA - Secret Squirrel (w/ Pattern Is Movement)
2/3 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum Theatre (w/ The Hex Tremors)
2/4 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
2/5 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth (w/ The Hex Tremors)
2/6 - Tallahassee, FL - The Engine Room
2/7 - New Orleans, LA - One Eye Jacks (w/ My Graveyard Jaw)
2/9 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree #
2/10 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge #
2/11 - Athens, OH - The Union #
2/12 - Louisville, KY - Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium #
2/13 - Pittsburgh, PA - 31st Street Pub #
2/14 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwells #
3/26 - Boston, MA - House of Blues *
3/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory *
3/28 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 *

# w/ Legendary Shack Shakers
* The Oddity Faire: A Mutated Mini Fest, Saul Williams, Secret Chief

Video of the Day: The Black Ghosts

I've been loving on this track for the last few months, so here's the video for "Repetition Kills You" from The Black Ghosts.

Video of the Day: The Black Ghosts

I've been loving on this track for the last few months, so here's the video for "Repetition Kills You" from The Black Ghosts.

Have a Fried Banana Sandwich; Thoughts on John Henderson; Goodbye Smoltz

Happy Birthday to Elvis, wherever he may be. It makes me miss Elvis Is Dead.

Speaking of sad, I'd like to take a minute to address two Atlanta-related issues that have occurred in the last couple of days.

First, I'd like to express my sympathies to the friends and family of John Henderson, who was murdered several nights ago after a break-in at The Standard. I didn't know him, but maybe of the people I knew back in the day did know him. It's a tragic event and I can only hope this leads to increased police patrols.

Second, the news today that John Smoltz is leaving the Braves to sign with the Red Sox was shocking and saddening. After 21 years with the team - as the face of the franchise - I honestly didn't think this day would come. But it did. It's been a horrible past year for Braves fans. From the sudden death of Skip Carey to the retirement of Pete Van Weiren to the numerous injuries to the inability to acquire top-line talent its as tough of a time to be a fan of the team as it has in 20 years. Good luck to Smoltz, I hope he pitches against the Braves in June an no-hits them as 51,000 people in the stands cheer him on.

Have a Fried Banana Sandwich; Thoughts on John Henderson; Goodbye Smoltz

Happy Birthday to Elvis, wherever he may be. It makes me miss Elvis Is Dead.

Speaking of sad, I'd like to take a minute to address two Atlanta-related issues that have occurred in the last couple of days.

First, I'd like to express my sympathies to the friends and family of John Henderson, who was murdered several nights ago after a break-in at The Standard. I didn't know him, but maybe of the people I knew back in the day did know him. It's a tragic event and I can only hope this leads to increased police patrols.

Second, the news today that John Smoltz is leaving the Braves to sign with the Red Sox was shocking and saddening. After 21 years with the team - as the face of the franchise - I honestly didn't think this day would come. But it did. It's been a horrible past year for Braves fans. From the sudden death of Skip Carey to the retirement of Pete Van Weiren to the numerous injuries to the inability to acquire top-line talent its as tough of a time to be a fan of the team as it has in 20 years. Good luck to Smoltz, I hope he pitches against the Braves in June an no-hits them as 51,000 people in the stands cheer him on.

Project Jenny, Project Jan to tour with Passion Pit, Pop Levi and Fujiya & Miyagi; Announce new EP

Project Jenny, Project Jan (PJPJ) have announced a March 2009 release of a new compilation, The Colors EP, that will
feature songs with Fujiya & Miyagi, Mixel Pixel, So Percussion, Adam Matta and One Watt Sun. All proceeds from sale of The Colors EP will go to the 826 Organization.

PJPJ, who had a cameo in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, also contributed to Buffetlibre DJ's Rewind 2 project, which was released on January 1, 2009.

For more on the band, visit there Web site: here


Project Jenny, Project Jan Tour Dates:

01/10/09 The Bell House with Andrew Thompson - Brooklyn, NY
02/13/09 Wesleyan University - Middletown CT*
02/20/09 Cats Cradle - Carrboro NC**
02/21/09 40 Watt Club - Athens GA**
02/23/09 Back Booth - Orlando FL**
02/24/09 Club Downunder - Tallahassee FL**
02/25/09 Spanish Moon Baton - Rouge LA**
02/27/09 Emos Alternative Lounge - Austin TX**
02/28/09 Palladium Loft - Dallas TX**
03/02/09 Rhythm Room - Phoenix AZ**
03/03/09 Echoplex - Los Angeles CA***
03/05/09 The Independent - San Francisco CA***
03/06/09 Doug Fir Lounge - Portland OR***
03/07/09 Neumos - Seattle WA***

* w/ Passion Pit
** w/ Fujiya & Miyagi
*** w /Fujiya & Miyagi and Pop Levi

Project Jenny, Project Jan to tour with Passion Pit, Pop Levi and Fujiya & Miyagi; Announce new EP

Project Jenny, Project Jan (PJPJ) have announced a March 2009 release of a new compilation, The Colors EP, that will
feature songs with Fujiya & Miyagi, Mixel Pixel, So Percussion, Adam Matta and One Watt Sun. All proceeds from sale of The Colors EP will go to the 826 Organization.

PJPJ, who had a cameo in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, also contributed to Buffetlibre DJ's Rewind 2 project, which was released on January 1, 2009.

For more on the band, visit there Web site: here


Project Jenny, Project Jan Tour Dates:

01/10/09 The Bell House with Andrew Thompson - Brooklyn, NY
02/13/09 Wesleyan University - Middletown CT*
02/20/09 Cats Cradle - Carrboro NC**
02/21/09 40 Watt Club - Athens GA**
02/23/09 Back Booth - Orlando FL**
02/24/09 Club Downunder - Tallahassee FL**
02/25/09 Spanish Moon Baton - Rouge LA**
02/27/09 Emos Alternative Lounge - Austin TX**
02/28/09 Palladium Loft - Dallas TX**
03/02/09 Rhythm Room - Phoenix AZ**
03/03/09 Echoplex - Los Angeles CA***
03/05/09 The Independent - San Francisco CA***
03/06/09 Doug Fir Lounge - Portland OR***
03/07/09 Neumos - Seattle WA***

* w/ Passion Pit
** w/ Fujiya & Miyagi
*** w /Fujiya & Miyagi and Pop Levi

Here Come The Interviews ...

I'm extremely excited about some upcoming interviews here at ye ole DJdc. I've got to get busy, but I think everyone will be excited about the artist who we'll be featuring in the near future.

Here Come The Interviews ...

I'm extremely excited about some upcoming interviews here at ye ole DJdc. I've got to get busy, but I think everyone will be excited about the artist who we'll be featuring in the near future.

RIP Ron Asheton (The Stooges)

The Stooges' guitarist, and original member, Ron Asheton died today. He was 60. Rolling Stone had rated him the 29th greatest guitarist if all time in 2003.

RIP Ron Asheton (The Stooges)

The Stooges' guitarist, and original member, Ron Asheton died today. He was 60. Rolling Stone had rated him the 29th greatest guitarist if all time in 2003.

Music of the 2000s: The Stills

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

The Stills - Logic Will Break Your Heart (2003)

2003 yielded a litany of fantastic albums, many of which will find their way on this decade retrospective. The Stills released one of my favorite albums of the decade with Logic Will Break Your Heart. Songs like "Lola Starts and Stripes", "Allison Krausse" and "Gender Bombs" headlined an album that optimized the resurgence of indie-pop early in the decade.

While The Stills recently released a new album, they have performed more under the radar that some of their peers. Logic Will Break Your Heart remains a quality album that I recommend.

Recommended if you like:
Interpol, Nada Surf, The Killers

Music of the 2000s: The Stills

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

The Stills - Logic Will Break Your Heart (2003)

2003 yielded a litany of fantastic albums, many of which will find their way on this decade retrospective. The Stills released one of my favorite albums of the decade with Logic Will Break Your Heart. Songs like "Lola Starts and Stripes", "Allison Krausse" and "Gender Bombs" headlined an album that optimized the resurgence of indie-pop early in the decade.

While The Stills recently released a new album, they have performed more under the radar that some of their peers. Logic Will Break Your Heart remains a quality album that I recommend.

Recommended if you like:
Interpol, Nada Surf, The Killers

Music of the 2000s: Pete Yorn

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

Pete Yorn - musicforthemorningafter (2001)

Pete Yorn seemed to be every hipster's dirty little secret. No one wanted to admit that they actually liked him and his raspy voice, but every time a song from musicforthemorningafter would be on the radio, jukebox, TV or club speakers, you'd find half the room nodding or singing along.

Because of Pete Yorn, no one had to worry about admitting that maybe, possibly, they liked John Meyer's first album.

Recommended if you like:
Ryan Adams, Old '97's

Music of the 2000s: Pete Yorn

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

Pete Yorn - musicforthemorningafter (2001)

Pete Yorn seemed to be every hipster's dirty little secret. No one wanted to admit that they actually liked him and his raspy voice, but every time a song from musicforthemorningafter would be on the radio, jukebox, TV or club speakers, you'd find half the room nodding or singing along.

Because of Pete Yorn, no one had to worry about admitting that maybe, possibly, they liked John Meyer's first album.

Recommended if you like:
Ryan Adams, Old '97's

Music of the 2000s: Turin Brakes

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

Turin Brakes - The Optimist LP (2001)

From London, this singer-songwriter duo released The Optimist LP in 2001 which spent at least eight straight months in my disc changer in my car in '02.

With a sound and lyrics that reminded me of Hayden's early LPs, I found myself blasting songs like "Underdog (save me)" and "Emergency 72" over-and-over.

Recommended if you like:
Hayden, Placebo, Nick Cave, Morrissey

Music of the 2000s: Turin Brakes

For all of '09, DJdc will be featuring songs, artists or albums that we liked, loved, hated or feel had a broad impact.

While we have our on opinions, we'd rather have yours. Your input may lead to use in a future DJdc article.

So write now and write often! There's nine years worth of music to cover ...

Turin Brakes - The Optimist LP (2001)

From London, this singer-songwriter duo released The Optimist LP in 2001 which spent at least eight straight months in my disc changer in my car in '02.

With a sound and lyrics that reminded me of Hayden's early LPs, I found myself blasting songs like "Underdog (save me)" and "Emergency 72" over-and-over.

Recommended if you like:
Hayden, Placebo, Nick Cave, Morrissey

New Morrissey Means a REALLY Happy New Year

Somehow, I managed to miss this from a few weeks ago:

Mossissey's new album, Years of Refusal, is due out 2/17/2009 with a US tour also starting in February.

Years of Refusal Track List

1. Something Is Squeezing My Skull
2. Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
3. Black Cloud
4. I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
5. All You Need Is Me
6. When Last I Spoke to Carol
7. That's How People Grow Up
8. One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
9. It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
10. You Were Good In Your Time
11. Sorry Doesn't Help
12. I'm OK By Myself