{Hey Champ}
Hey Champ's forthcoming album Star is due out July 13th, but I got a widget with downloads of new tracks "Neverest" and "Cold Dust Girl".
Have a listen...
Here's the video for "Cold Dust Girl"...
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May 26, 2010
Hey Champ's forthcoming album Star is due out July 13th, but I got a widget with downloads of new tracks "Neverest" and "Cold Dust Girl".
Have a listen...
Here's the video for "Cold Dust Girl"...
{Scott Beowulf}
Scott Beowulf sent over his great new electro pop Love Warrior EP.
Download the Love Warrior EP Right Here
{Peggy Sue}
Brighton UK duo Peggy Sue’s first full length release Fossils and Other Phantoms follows in the anti-folk tradition while exploring dark themes of self-worth, regret, and longing.
Have a listen...
"Watchmen"
Here's the video for "Watchmen"...
Watchman from Peggy Sue on Vimeo.
Here they are live in London...
The Shape We Made: Live In London at the Old Queens Head from Peggy Sue on Vimeo.
Purchase the album Right Here
{Ghosty}
I got a couple of tracks from indie band Ghosty's new Team Up Again EP.
Have a listen...
"Team Up Again"
"Setting Fires"
Here's the video for "Team Up Again"...
TEAM UP AGAIN-GHOSTY from PAT VAMOS on Vimeo.
Purchase the EP Right Here
{Sarah Blasko}
I got this song from Sarah Blasko's latest album, As Day Follows Night, which was produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn And John with an almost entirely unplugged palette of strings, piano, banjo, double bass, and percussion.
Have a listen...
"All I Want"
Here's the video for "Bird on A Wire"...
Purchase the album Right Here
{The Chemical Brothers}
I got this Don Diablo remix of the new Chemical Brothers track 'Swoon'.
Have a listen...
"Swoon" (Don Diablo Mix) (Download)
"Swoon" (Don Diablo Mix) (Stream)
May 25, 2010
{Sleigh Bells}
I haven't quite gotten into Sleigh Bells new album Treats like everyone else in the world seems to have, but I can't get enough of this song "Rill Rill". It's probably this guitar Funkadelic groove they sampled that's got me hooked.
Have a listen...
"Rill Rill" (Courtesy of Potholes in my Blog)
Now listen to the tune they sampled. Funkadelic's "Can You Get To That"...
{Gaslight Anthem}
I Am Fuel You Are Friends posted Brian Fallon's (of The Gaslight Anthem) acoustic versions of a few songs off Gaslight Anthem's forthcoming album American Slang (out June 15th) on KEXP studios last week. There is also a cover of Lightning Dust's "Antonia Jane".
Listen to the tunes Right Here
{Kurt Vile}
I received word that Kurt Vile’s seven-song collection Square Shells EP is up for free over at Matador Records site (for the next 24 hours).
Download the EP for free (for a limited time) Right Here
May 24, 2010
{Love Ranch}
I recently received the trailer for the real life drama (starring Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci) Love Ranch.
The film is the story of a brothel owning couple who acquire a prize boxer in the 1970’s. Spanish actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta makes his English language debut as the boxer who seduces Mirren. Love Ranch also features Gina Gershon, Bai Ling, and Taryn Manning.
Love Ranch hits select theaters on June 30th.
View the trailer Right Here...
{Uncle Boonmee}
The Thai film (from Apichatpong Weerasethakul) Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives won the coveted Golden Palm at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.
The story revolves around Uncle Boonmee (Thanapat Salsaymar), who is suffering from acute liver failure and has decided to spend his last days in the Thai countryside, surrounded by his loved ones. To his surprise, he is visited by the ghost of his dead wife (Natthakarn Aphaiwonk) and also his long lost son, who returns home in a non-human form – that of a man-sized hairy animal with blazing red eyes.
Sounds a little strange, but I can't imagine this film winning top honors at Cannes without being a superb film. There is no US release date just yet, but I'm sure a date will be announced shortly.
View the trailer Right Here...
{Holy Rollers}
A few weeks back I got a screeners copy (along with a huge stack of production notes) for Holy Rollers and I accidentally buried it under a pile of magazines, only to be found over the weekend. Thank god I did, I highly recommend this one!
Holy Rollers is inspired by actual events in the late nineties when Hasidic Jews were recruited as mules to smuggle ecstasy from Europe into the United States. Sam Gold (Jesse Eisenberg), a young Hasid from an Orthodox Brooklyn community reluctantly follows the path his family has chosen for him, awaiting a pending arranged marriage and studying to become a Rabbi, when a neighbor approaches him about a job.
The film stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Ari Graynor, Danny A. Abeckaser, Q-Tip, Elizabeth Marvel, and Jason Fuchs. Holy Rollers is now playing in select theaters.
View the trailer Here Right Here...
{The Roots}
“Dear God 2.0″ uses the hook from Monsters Of Folk’s “Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)”. The track is off The Roots’ forthcoming album How I Got Over (due out June 22nd), which also features a cameo from Joanna Newsom of all people.
Here's the track listing:
1.. Walk Alone (Truck North, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez)
2. Dear God 2.0 (Jim James, MOF)
3. Radio Daze (Blu, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez)
4. Now Or Never (Phonte Coleman, Dice Raw)
5. How I Got Over (Dice Raw)
6. The Day (Blu, Phonte Coleman, Patty Crash)
7. Right On (Joanna Newsom, Sugar Tongue Slim)
8. Doin It Again (John Legend)
9. The Fire (John Legend, Rick Friedrich)
Have a listen...
"Dear God 2.0" (Courtesy of Chrome Music)
Also, here's another standout...
"How I Got Over"
Pre-order the album Right Here
{Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin}
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin are back with the first single off their forthcoming album Let It Sway. The album was recorded by Chris Walla (of Death Cab for Cutie) and Beau Sorenson and will release on August 17th.
Have a listen...
"Sink/Let it Sway"
Here's the album teaser...
Pre-order the album Right Here
{True Blood Vol.2}
True Blood‘s third season doesn’t begin until June 13th, but volume two of the soundtrack volume is now streaming exclusively on EW.
The track listing:
1. “Howlin’ For My Baby” – M. Ward
2. “Evil (Is Going On)” – Jace Everett & CC Adcock
3. “Bad Blood” – Beck
4. “How To Become Clairvoyant” – Robbie Robertson
5. “Shake And Fingerpop” – Jr. Walker and The All Stars
6. “Frenzy” – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
7. “Kiss Like Your Kiss” – Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello
8. “Gasoline And Matches” – Buddy & Julie Miller
9. “You Did (Bomp Shooby Dooby Bomp)” – Chuck Prophet
10. “You’re Gonna Miss Me” – The 13th Floor Elevators
11. “Fresh Blood” – Eels
12. “The Forgotten People (Bon Temps Remix)” – Thievery Corporation
13. “New World In My View” – King Britt & Sister Gertrude Morgan
14. “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’” – Bob Dylan
Have a listen Right Here
Order the album Right Here
{Delta Spirit}
Delta Sprit’s new sophomore album History from Below is now streaming over on KCRW.
Have a listen Right Here
Order the album Right Here
May 20, 2010
{In/significant Others}
In/Significant Others is a multi–narrative drama that navigates through the different lives of one city’s residents, each of whom is connected to the same local homicide investigation.
The story lines include an emotionally disturbed wife, a new father living in the shadow of a successful younger brother, a sister caught up in a web of addiction, and a cameraman who attempts to exploit the reality behind all of their stories, or at least his version of them. The search for truth becomes a life and death struggle as the subtle manipulation of all relationships is exposed.
The film is currently screening in select theaters.
View the trailer Here Right Here...
{Cyrus}
Got a trailer for Fox Searchlight's forthcoming film Cyrus. The film is about a a man who's life at a standstill as his ex-wife is about to get remarried. The down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life – her son. Written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, the filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favorite The Puffy Chair, Cyrus takes an insightful and funny look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles.
The film stars: John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill, and Katherine Keener.Look for the film in select theaters June 18th.
View the trailer Here Right Here...
{Grovesner}
While not drumming for Hot Chip, Rob Smoughton moonlights as Grovesnor, blending silky vocals with retro synth melodies. In anticipation of the May 25th release of his Lo Recordings solo debut Soft Return. I got a remix of his first single off Soft Return "Taxi From The Airport".
Have a listen to the original and a remix...
"Taxi From the Airport"
"Taxi From the Airport" (dÉbruit Remix)
Order the album Right Here
{Tom Petty}
Tom Petty is set to release his next album Mojo (out June 15), which will be his first record in 8 years with the Heartbreakers.
Have a listen...
"First Flash of Freedom"
Here's the video for "I SHouldv'e Known It"...
Order the album Right Here
{Wave Machines}
After being released exclusively in the UK last year, Wave Machines debut album Wave If You're Really There, has just released in the US and you can listen to the album in it's entirety exclusively via their website.
The bands sound has been described as 'instinctive art-pop rhythms built of melodic ticks and bleeps weaved together beneath Tim Bruzon's falsetto vocals, part Beck part Barry Gibb.'
Listen at their Official Site or right here...
Order the album Right Here
May 19, 2010
{Teenagersintokyo}
Teenagersintokyo are set to release their debut album at the end of this month. I got a couple of remixes in my inbox.
Have a listen...
"Nightschool" (Disco Hijack Remix)
"We Have Band" (Remix)
Order the album Right Here
{Smalltown Romeo}
Canada's Smalltown Romeo's first single "Boom Ha" featuring MC Shad K, is a hands-in-the-air party jam with catchy rhymes and old school beats.
Have a listen...
"Boom Ha" (John Roman Remix)
Order the album Right Here
{Reflection Eternal}
Reflection Eternal (rapper Talib Kweli + producer Hi-Tek) just dropped their new album Revolutions Per Minute. The first single is as catchy as it gets!
Have a listen...
"Midnight Hour"
Watch the "Midnight Hour" Video Shoot...
OkayplayerTV: Reflection Eternal | Midnight Hour Video Shoot from Okayplayer on Vimeo.
Order the album Right Here
{Soundsuits}
For the locals...
KCRW and the Fowler Museum are hosting a free, all-ages party this Saturday (May 22nd) featuring KCRW DJs Jason Bentley and Garth Trinidad. This special evening is part of the grand finale for the Fowler Museum’s 2010 exhibition “Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth” the largest presentation of the artist’s Soundsuits (10-foot-tall, multilayered, mixed-media suits extraordinarily decorated with ordinary items from everyday life), which is on display through May 30th.
There also will be several food trucks including: The Grilled Cheese Truck, Let’s Be Frank, The Gastrobus and Calbi BBQ.
Visit the Official Site for more info.
{Silver Lake Jubilee}
For the locals...
This weekend (May 22nd and 23rd) the Silver Lake Jubilee will go down. There will be lots of local acts including: Foreign Born, The Growlers, The Like, Eulogies, Voxhaul Broadcast, The Entrance Band, Nico Stai and many, many more.
There also will be merchandise booths, food vendors, and over thirty food trucks (Buttermilk, Canter's, Lomo Arigato, Dim Sum Truck, Papas Tapas, India Jones, World Fare and many more. All this for only $5 general admission!
Visit the Official Site for more info.
May 18, 2010
{Red Wire Black Wire}
Red Wire Black Wire is a Brooklyn based 6-piece that has been described as Human League-meets-Ladytron electro pop. Their latest album Robots & Roses is out now.
Have a listen...
"Breathing Fire"
Hear (download) three more songs off their Compass EP Right Here
Order the album Right Here
{Places and Numbers}
Places And Numbers is Bobby Darling, former guitarist for art rockers Gatsbys American Dream. His newest musical venture is an electronic-tinged solo EP titled Waking The Dead finds influences from acts like the Postal Service and Talking Heads.
Have a listen...
"Waking the Dead"
Stream the EP (and order) Right Here
{Saredren Wells}
Louisville's Saredren Wells is set to release his debut full-length (five years in the making) independently released Memories Are Hunting Horns...on May 11th. Saredren Wells' new brand of folk acts as the Midwestern response to Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, and Sigur Ros.
Have a listen to a standout...
"In Advance of a Broken Heart" (via Soundcloud)
Watch the video for "To live in Dreams and Memories" right here...
To Live in Dreams and Memories from Saredren Wells on Vimeo.
Pre-order the album Right Here
{Dan Black}
Dan Black's Symphonies remix EP isn't out until May 25th, but I received a link to a stream now available! The remix features Kid Cudi and different takes from Passion Pit, Chris Lake, Dada Life, and Gigi Barocco.
Have a listen...
"Symphonies" (Original an Remixes) (via Soundcloud)
Watch the video for "Symphonies" right here...
{Logistics - Kaleidoscope (Jeuce Rework)}
I got this reworking of Logistics old tune called 'Kaleidoscope'. It's been chopped up and wacked some nice Jeucey break downs.
Have a listen...
"Logistics - Kaleidoscope (Jeuce Rework)" (Stream via Soundcloud)
"Logistics - Kaleidoscope (Jeuce Rework)" (Download)
{Nightshifters}
Fader wrote-
'Momma’s Boy and Mixik the Cat are actually the same person—producer Mike Gnacadja—so the concept of one man doing a song versus himself might sound weird at first. But from moniker to moniker, he creates two separate and distinct styles of music: Momma’s Boy is his spry techno-leaning alter, as his bubbly tracks on the Sound Pellegrino and Anabatic labels can attest, while Mixik the Cat takes a slightly darker slant, aiming towards 4AM low-end rattlers for releases with darkhearted heroes Trouble & Bass. So in lieu of having a constant internal soundclash, on his new EP, At Night, he attempts to integrate his brainwaves, uniting his musical personalities into one whole unit. Said unit is still somewhat insane and includes handclaps, bass throb, a couple parts that sound like a fireman’s hose, a demonic vocal sample and twitchy knobs, however, so we’re gonna posit that if Gnacadja ever goes full Sybil on us, dancefloors worldwide will actually explode.'
Have a listen...
"Party Rock"
"At Night"
Order the EP Right Here
{The Young Veins}
The Young Veins’ debut album, Take a Vacation! wil release on June 8th via One Haven Music. On release day, the band will be in Los Angeles to perform at independent record store Origami Vinyl for a special street date appearance.
The California-based 5 piece consists of Ryan Ross on vocals and guitar (Panic! at the Disco), Jon Walker on vocals and guitar (Panic! at the Disco), Andy Soukal on bass, Nick White (Bright Eyes, Tilly and The Wall) on keyboards and Nick Murray on drums.
Have a listen to the lead single...
"Change"
Pre-order the album Right Here
{Nowhere Boy}
Nowhere Boy chronicles of John Lennon's childhood. It arrives in select theaters October 8th.
View the trailer Right Here...
{Inception}
A newTrailer for Christopher Nolan's (The Dark Knight, The Prestige, Batman Begins, Insomnia, Following, Memento) forthcoming film Inception recently popped up online!
The sci-fi thriller stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy and Michael Caine, and more. Inception is set to hit theaters July 16th.
View the new Trailer Right Here...
{Damien Jurado}
Are you loving Band of Horses "Factory"? Then you'll also love this new Damien Jurado tune "Cloudy Shoes" off the forthcoming Richard Swift produced album Saint Bartlett (to release May 25th via Secretly Canadian).
Stream "Cloudy Shoes" (Courtesy of Stereogum)
{The Pains of Being Pure at Heart}
Slumberland will release "Say No To Love" b/w "Lost Saint", the new 7" single from Brooklyn's The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on June 8th, but you can stream the A side now!
Stream "Say No To Love" (Courtesy of Pitchfork)
{Dum Dum Girls}
Grab two free Dum Dum Girls tunes "Bhang Bhang, I'm a Burnout" (off the new album I Will Be) and their contribution to the Record Store Day exclusive split 7" with Male Bonding "Pay for Me".
Order the album Right Here
May 12, 2010
{Band of Horses}
Many of you have probably heard Band of Horses excellent forthcoming album Infinite Arms (out May 18th) floating around the web, but if you haven't do yourself a favor and start listening now!
Listen to the album in it's entirety courtesy of Band of Horses site
Pre-order the album Right Here
May 11, 2010
{Son of the Sunshine}
Another of my favorite films I took in during The Newport Beach Film Festival was the Canadian film written and directed by Ryan Ward called Son of the Sunshine. Son of the Sunshine is a somber film follows the life of Sonny Johnns, who has been diagnosed with tourette’s Syndrome, and chronicles his life as he undergoes a life-altering surgery that will open the doors to the “normal life” he has always dreamed of. The film revolves around the idea of identity and the idea of discovering who we really are.
The film features music from Joanna Newsom and Devandra Banhart and is wonderfully shot and acted. Do yourself and watch this one when it plays at a theater near you.
Watch the trailer Here or Right Here...
{Super 8}
A teaser trailer for the secret JJ Abrams project (produced by Steven Spielberg) screened before Iron Man 2, then bootleg copies of the Super 8 teaser trailer started to pop up on YouTube before been promptly removed by Paramount.
Well now Paramount has given Apple the online premiere of the trailer so those of you that haven't seen Iron Man 2 can now watch and wonder what the exactly the film is about.
Watch the trailer (in all it's HD glory) Right Here
{The Nod Factor}
I got a link to Dj Erok's (Critical Beatdown/Ek5obition Concept Co.) jazzy new 46 minute mixtape The Nod Factor Vol.1 in my inbox and I've pretty much been listening to this thing all day. The mix definitely got the nod factor working mostly with beats and jazz samples (very few lyrics).
Here's the track listing:
1. Jazz Is The Fundamental - Paranorml
2. Jazz - A Tribe Called Quest
3. Scrape Your Back - Mr. Complex
4. Grown Man Sport - I.N.I.
5. Find Yourself - Space Hopper
6. Who Am I - Sound Providers
7. Message Situation - Flying Lotus
8. Return - Samiyam
9. “12’s In 8″ - Karriem Riggins
10. Bouncers - Oh No
11. Fort Teen - Dorian Concept
12. Exact Fingerpointing - Dimlite
13. Tetris - Wajeed14. Beatles Bitch - Mono/Poly
15. Agent White - Illum Sphere
16. Sky Blue - Mike Tibbert
17. Wong - Kenlo Cranqnuques
18. Mysterious Vibes - AFTA-1
19. Piano - Dabrye20. Broken Vibes - Taylor Mcferrin
21. Tuba Zeriai - Gagle
22. Abstract Blue - Break Reform
Download the mix Right Here
{Tracey Thorn}
Former Everything but the Girl front woman is back with her third solo album Love and its Opposite (releasing on may 18th). The album is now streaming online in it's entirety!
Have a listen to a standout:
"Oh, The Divorces" (Courtesy of Popbytes)
Listen to the album in it's entirety courtesy of NPR
Pre-order the album Right Here
May 10, 2010
{The Black Keys}
The Black Keys latest album Brothers will release May 18th via Nonesuch Records, but the album is now streaming online in it's entirety!
Have a listen to a standout:
"Tighten Up"
Listen to the album in it's entirety courtesy of NPR
Hear more from The Black Keys' MySpace
{Solitary Man}
Another of my favorite films I took in during The Newport Beach Film Festival was the dramedy Solitary Man.
The film stars Michael Douglas as a former owner of a car dealership chain whose career and marriage were destroyed by his shady business deals and romantic indiscretions. The film also stars: Mary-louise Parker, Susan Sarandon, Jenna Fischer, Danny Devito, and Jesse Eisenberg.
Look for Solitary Man in select theaters May 21st.
Watch the trailer Here or Right Here...
{The Killer Inside Me}
Based on the noir novel by Jim Thompson about a dumb, friendly sheriff who is secretly a brilliant psycho. The adaptation is directed by Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People) and stars Casey Affleck in the disturbing role of Lou Ford. The film was much talked about during it's premiere at Sundance, not for being exceptionally good or bad, but for the films violence towards women.
An extended red band trailer (nearly 6 minutes) recently popped up online, but be warned there is nudity and numerous scenes of violence towards women that may be hard to watch.
Look for The Killer Inside Me in select theaters June 18th.
Watch the extended red band trailer here or the theatrical trailer right here...
{Cinéma Vérité}
Cinéma Vérité will be releasing their debut album Perfect Day this summer. In the meantime, they've released a collection of songs that did, and did not make the cut from the Perfect Day sessions titled Winter 09/10 Tour EP. With their background in film studies, Cinéma Vérité create very atmospheric pop tunes.
Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here
Order the album Here
{CocoRosie}
Avant garde duo make their Sub Pop Records debut (their fourth album in all) since their departure from Touch and Go Records. The album releases May 11th.
Here's a couple of standouts...
"Smokey Taboo" (Courtesy of Punkreas)
"Lemonade" (Courtesy of Emodreng & Indiepige)
Stream the album in it's entirety Right Here
Order the album Here
May 04, 2010
{Dark Horse}
During last weeks Newport Beach Film Festival I had a chance to take in a whole lotta full length features, short films, and documnetaries.
The Australian film Dark Horse was my absolute favorite short film of the dozen or so screenings that I attended. Clocking In under the thirty minute mark this film was poignant, beautiful and all together captivating.
The story follows Minh Tran, a lonely taxi driver whose relationship with his wife has disintegrated following a miscarriage. One night his path crosses that of Isabella Fortino, a girl forced into prostitution by her boyfriend. Minh’s show of kindness to Isabella leads to an unlikely connection as they lose themselves in each other’s company and leave their troubled lives behind.
Dark Horse has been selected for screening at various film festivals including international events hosted by India, Thailand, Ireland, South Africa, Egypt and the U.S. It won the Best Short Film award at the Byron Bay International Film Festival.
I had a chance to speak with producer Simon Ritch, who told me that he and director Marc Furmie are currently working on a full length feature. When I hear more on that, so will you!
Watch the trailer here or right here...
{Julieta Venegas}
Julieta Venegas released her latest album a couple of months back and I'm just now getting around to it! I can't stop listening to it...it is insanely catchy
Here's a couple of standouts...
"Otra Cosa"
"Bien O Mal"
Also, stream the excellent album opener "Amores Platónicos"
Order the album Right Here
{Flying Lotus}
Flying Lotus' latest avant garde electro/hip hop/jazz hybrid album Cosmogramma is also currently streaming over at NPR.
Listen to the album in it's entirety courtesy of NPR
Purchase the album Right Here
{The Dead Weather}
The Dead Weather's new bluesy hard rock album Sea Of Cowards is currently streaming over at NPR.
Listen to the album in it's entirety courtesy of NPR
Purchase the album Right Here
{Orelha Negra}
Orelha Negra (one of my latest obsessions) are a five member Portuguese band that mix Latin, funk, and Hip Hop.
You can purchase their new album Lord through iTunes Portugal. Below is the new single “A Cura” and “Blessed” (not on the album).
Have a listen:
"Blessed"
"A Cura"
Hear more from Orelha Negra's MySpace
May 03, 2010
{Toko Police Club}
Hear the latest track from Tokyo Police Club's forthcoming album Champ (due out June 8th from Mom + Pop).
Have a listen...
Hear more from Tokyo Police Club's MySpace
{Turboweekend}
Danish electro rockers Turboweekend have been given the Acid Washed treatment of "Something or Nothing".
Have a listen...
"Something or Nothing" (Acid Washed Remix)
Or stream it Right Here
Hear more from Turboweekend's MySpace
{The Mynabirds}
The Mynabirds have just released their debut album What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood (via Saddle Creek).The album draws upon the gospel, old soul, and rock 'n' roll records that lead singer Laura Burhenn grew up with and mixes it with an indie rock sensibility. The album is streaming on the band's website.
Stream the album right here
Order album Right Here
{Interpol}
Interpol have released their first single"Lights"!
Download it right here...
Interpol are opening for U2 on the east coast and have a couple of headlining gigs. See the tour dates right here
{Let's Wrestle}
This Brit trio is a punk band, but they are also influenced by rock'n roll ballads from Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly (“In Dreams,” “My Schedule”) as well as the psychedelic rock of Barrett-era Pink Floyd (“In the Court of the Wrestling Let’s”). Their new album In the Court of the Wrestling Let’s (via Merge Records) is currently streaming on their site.
Stream the album right here
Here's the video for "I Won't Lie To You"...
Order album Right Here
{The Good Heart}
This was my hands down my personal favorite full length feature film that I caught at The Newport Beach Film Festival!
The Good Heart (by Dagur Kári) features Brian Cox and Paul Dano. The film follows a homeless boy (Lucas) who meets a grouchy bar-owner (Jacques) whose unhealthy lifestyle has resulted in five (yes, five) heart attacks. Jacques takes Lucas under his wing with the intention of having him continuing his legacy...that is until a drunken stewardess (April) enters the picture.
Look for The Good Heart in select theaters April 30th.
Watch the trailer here or right here...
The Good Heart trailer from zik zak on Vimeo.
{180 South}
The Newport Beach Film Festival is currently going on. I have screened many films and I will be mentioning some of the films that I have seen over the past few days.
180 South is a great documentary that follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
180 South is currently playing in select theaters.
Watch the trailer Here or Right Here...
{Trashcan Sinatras}
After two decades worth of critically-acclaimed releases on both sides of the Atlantic, Scottish band the Trashcan Sinatras will release In the Music on April 27th.
This U.S. version of the album features the ten new studio recordings, as well as eight previously unavailable live bonus acoustic tracks. I recently received the album and was told only to post the first single "People". The song is good, but in my opinion not the best the album has to offer.
Here's a fan made video for my absolute fav track off the album "Should I Pray" (featuring Carly Simon)...
Here's the first single...
"People" (Radio Edit)
Pre-order album Right Here
{Slow Club}
Slow Club are giving away their Lets Fall Back In Love EP for download.
Download the EP (just give 'em your email) right here
Here's my fav track Slow Club's s/t debut album...
"When I Go"
Order Slow Club's album Right Here
{Ed Harcourt}
British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt returns with Lustre, his fifth studio album. He has been streaming a track a day on his site (he's a five tracks now), but you can also listen from this widget below.
The album releases on June 15th and features the harmonies of The Langley Sisters, the album will be the first on Harcourt's own Piano Wolf Recordings (stateside via Nice Music Group).
