Bloomington, Illinois’ Constant Velocity have a new album, Muttonhead, out on the Miscellaneous Music label. We had the opportunity to chat with the band about arguments, hatred of Toby Keith and writing songs about Eric Clapton…. Who is Constant Velocity? Constant Velocity is a three wa[...]
Archive for August, 2008
August 28th, 2008 - 7:46 am § in MP3s
Eastern Sweats : Atmoscene
Miami via Brooklyn band Eastern Sweats want you to check them out. After listening thru “Atmoscene,” I think you should, too… Eastern Sweats : “Let Whatever Be” (mp3) Eastern Sweats : “Atmoscene” (mp3)[...]
August 27th, 2008 - 8:38 am § in MP3s
The Broken River Prophet : "This Gaping Wound In My Chest Is Like Reading Your Diary Out Loud" (mp3)
The Broken River Prophet: “The origins of the prophethood began in one fellow’s imagination and sometimes at his house, many years ago with waltzy banjo dirges and cassette tape manipulations. During lulls in his other musical activites (Lockrgroove, Tiny Amps, Shenzou 5) his path crosse[...]
August 27th, 2008 - 7:15 am § in Music - Interview
Beware Fashionable Women Interview
What is Beware Fashionable Women? We’re an LA four piece band playing what we would define as indie music. Okay, “indie” — but how would you describe your sound? BFW has been described as a combination of several influential bands, among them: The Violent Femmes, Weezer, The [...]
August 26th, 2008 - 9:11 am § in Local: Minneapolis, Show Highlights
Kristoff Krane : This Will Work For Now
Local Minneapolis hip-hop artist Kristoff Krane releases his solo album, This Will Work For Now, on Friday, September 19th with all-ages and 21+ CD Release shows at the 7th St. Entry. He’ll also be selling copies of his professionally bound, 199 page soft-cover book. Here’s a video with [...]
August 26th, 2008 - 8:01 am § in Music - Video
The Lordz : "Outlaw"
The Lordz, Brooklyn’s hip-punk/hop-rockers, come to Minneapolis’ Fine Line Music Cafe with Everlast on September 22. I trust they’ll be wearing silly hats.[...]
Interview with Jeremy Messersmith, The Silver City
Today I got the opportunity to chat with Minneapolis songwriter Jeremy Messersmith about his new album, The Silver City, which we told you about last week. What was recording process like for The Silver City? Was it much different than The Alcatraz Kid? Recording The Silver City was much different t[...]
August 25th, 2008 - 10:34 pm § in Music - News
The 50 Greatest Band Logos of All Time
Gigwise has The 50 Greatest Band Logos of All Time, and it’s worth perusing… ‘ Above are the handful that really stand out to me. You can see the rest here. Two band logos I would have included (make their list, however) are:[...]
August 25th, 2008 - 10:21 pm § in MP3s
Waves on Waves : "Secret Language" (mp3)
Vintage synth. VINTAGE SYNTH! Following is a track from Waves on Waves‘ self-titled debut, out September 9, 2008 on VTP Music Group. Waves on Waves : “Secret Language” (mp3)[...]
August 25th, 2008 - 4:16 pm § in Music - Video
The Deer Tracks : "Slow Collision"
The Deer Tracks – Slow Collision The Deer Tracks is David Lehnberg & Elin Lindfors, both children of the Swedish town of Gävle. They have been compared to a Swedish version of M83 and call their music northern light electronica. Not only is “Slow Collision” a great track, t[...]
