Fugitive Kind : You're Being Watched

By Greg Swan, on November 28th, 2008%

Boston’s Fugitive Kind are sharing a track off their forthcoming LP, You’re Being Watched, slated for release on January 14, 2009.

Fugitive Kind : “Break . . . → Read More: Fugitive Kind : You're Being Watched

If you absolutely must go shopping this weekend…

By Greg Swan, on November 27th, 2008%

Go buy Jon Bream‘s Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin and get it autographed at . . . → Read More: If you absolutely must go shopping this weekend…

HWTS: Your local music options for the busiest barnight of the year

By Greg Swan, on November 26th, 2008%

David de Young has a great list of Thanksgiving Day Eve options for . . . → Read More: HWTS: Your local music options for the busiest barnight of the year

matt pond PA The Freeep

By Greg Swan, on November 26th, 2008%

matt pond PA is thankful for us fans and to prove it, is giving us this free, 9-track EP:

Download the whole thing here (zip).

Track by track here.

Also, check out the new video for “People Have . . . → Read More: matt pond PA The Freeep

Nyteowl, Estate, DJ Bach and Athletes in Slacks at 7th St. Entry, December 3

By Greg Swan, on November 26th, 2008%

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Red Romero and Gabriel Reed: The Majestic, Madison, WI, November 22nd, 2008

By Greg Swan, on November 26th, 2008%

Red Romero and Gabriel Reed
November 22nd, 2008
The Majestic, Madison, WI

Red Romero debuted their new album, “To: Love,” at their CD release party at the Majestic on Saturday.

Red Romero beams of the essence of Madison, WI like no other. They are a band all of their own. They sound the way a breath of fresh air feels on a cool, crisp mid-western morning that shows the promise of excitement and change.

They’re making waves in Madison, so look for them in the Twin Cities in the near . . . → Read More: Red Romero and Gabriel Reed: The Majestic, Madison, WI, November 22nd, 2008

State Bird – "I Saw The Light" Video

By Greg Swan, on November 25th, 2008%

This new State Bird video is unbelievable. I’m bummed I wasn’t there for filming it. Looks like they had a lot . . . → Read More: State Bird – "I Saw The Light" Video

Stars Like Fleas : "I Was Only Dancing" (mp3)

By Greg Swan, on November 24th, 2008%

Brooklyn collective Stars Like Fleas have a Daytrotter Session coming very soon. In the meantime, check out this track from The Ken Burns Effect.

Stars Like Fleas : “I Was Only . . . → Read More: Stars Like Fleas : "I Was Only Dancing" (mp3)

The Envy Corps Daytrotter Session

By Greg Swan, on November 23rd, 2008%

My good friends The Envy Corps have a Daytrotter Session up, including favorite tracks “Party Dress,” “Pip Pip” and “Rooftop.”

Download . . . → Read More: The Envy Corps Daytrotter Session

Nick Butcher : "Shape Note Singing" (mp3)

By Greg Swan, on November 23rd, 2008%

Having a quiet Sunday morning to yourself today? Turn off the tube, close you eyes and try out this track from Nick Butcher’s Bee Removal LP.
Nick Butcher : “Shape Note . . . → Read More: Nick Butcher : "Shape Note Singing" (mp3)