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November 26, 2005
The Deadly Snakes | Tour Dates & MP3 | Porcella
"The Deadly Snakes formed in the summer of 1996. All over the map with influences and styles, but always with their own signature sound, the band makes use all kinds of instruments. Not the typical guitar driven schlop. Their live shows are famous." [New Music Canada]
The Deadly Snakes' latest album is called Porcella.
The reviews are great:
Popmatters: a 9/10
Pitchfork: an 8.1
Stylus: a B
DOWNLOAD
Gore Veil (MP3 from Porcella)
Go get two older MP3s at Six Eyes. See them live....
TOUR DATES
Tue Dec 6 '05 (9:15 PM) Cambridge, MA T. T. the Bear's Dirty Ticket, TBA
Wed Dec 7 '05 (9:00 PM) New York, NY The Mercury Lounge Voxtrot, Deadboy & the Elephantmen
Thu Dec 8 '05 (9:00 PM) New York, NY Pianos Controller, Controller, Illinois
Fri Dec 9 '05 (10:30 PM) West Chester, PA Rex's TBA
Sat Dec 10 '05 (TBA) Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's Black Lips, Subway Surfers
The Mercury Lounge show is with Voxtrot.
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Calexico playing Joe's Pub - Jan '06
Calexico play three special shows with Iron & Wine at Webster Hall in NYC next week. Then on January 24, 2006 they're playing two more NYC shows at the intimate Joe's Pub. Tickets are on sale.
Previously
Calexico @ Bowery Ballroom | Pics
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Jenny Lewis' Rabbit Fur Coat | MP3 Leak | M Ward
As you probably know by now, Jenny Lewis from Rilo Kiley has a solo album coming out (with the Watson Twins). It leaked, and the track GVB posted has Ben Gibbard and M. Ward singing wth her. Pretty great.
Previously
Gibbard speaking for the NY times
Bonnaroo Downloads from LHB | M. Ward w/ Jenny Lewis
Watch Death Cab For Cutie at the Woodie Awards
Rilo Kiley | Live MP3s & Stuff
Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley solo | MP3s
M. Ward | Transistor Radio
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Single Frame remix MP3s by Nick Zinner & more
Single Frame "The Vinyl Disasters" featuring remixes by Nick Zinner, Creepy Kid and J-Mprint. (previously only available on vinyl)
DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
People are Germs (Monster Mash remix by Nick Zinner)
Digital Witness (remix by Creepy Kid)
Floral Design (remix by J-Mprint)
These songs are also streaming on their MySpace page. And as previously noted, Single Frame is about to go on tour.
Previously
Single Frame @ Pianos, NYC | Pics
Getting Naked for Nick Zinner's Book | pics (NSFW)
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Listen to Kevin Shields' Go! Team remix
"Kevin Shields, the mysterious, reclusive genius behind My Bloody Valentine, has ventured out of hibernation to create a mega-remix of the Go! Team songs "Ladyflash" and "Huddle Formation", to be included on the forthcoming "Ladyflash" single." [Pitchfork]
AND
Village Voice: The Go! Team Mock Non-Dancers Into Fun-Having
Chicago Sun Times: Go! Team's blend gains diverse audience
Previously
Watch The Go! Team @ The Woodie Awards
The Go! Team @ Roseland, NYC | MTVu Awards | pics
The Go! Team @ Canal Room, NYC | Pics
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November 25, 2005
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, TV, Conan & the White Stripes
* Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's music was played on The OC Office
(says Merry Swankster)
* On December 16, 2005, CYHSY are playing Conan O'Brien.
(says Villains Always Blink)
* Conan O'Brien is in a White Stripes video.
* The White Stripes are playing Conan on December 2nd.
(one day after they're on The Daily Show)
AND HERE'S THE WS VIDEO FOR MY DOORBELL
Quicktime | WIN MEDIUM | WIN HIGH
AND WHO do you think is opening for CYHSY at their sold out Irving Plaza show on New Years Eve? Well, it's football champs The National AND Rough Trade's Dr. Dog.
Previously
Pitchfork Interviewed Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
The White Stripes cover Tegan & Sara | Listen
WS & CYHSY dissed by bloggers
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J Mascis & Witch | Streaming Audio & Tour Dates
"The group Witch was born from a marriage of apparently contradictory influences. J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. renown and his long time friend Dave Sweetapple were interested in forming a hard rock band. They found willing and able conspirators in Kyle Thomas and Asa Irons, members New England avant-folk outfit Feathers. On their eponymous debut album, this line-up mounts a mighty sonic tumult that harkens back to classic heavy metal sound of early 70's outfits while still sounding modern in it's assault (and without falling into the ubiquitous "Stoner Rock" pigeonhole). The eponymous debut album from Witch is scheduled for release on Tee Pee Records March 7th, 2006"
STREAM TWO WITCH SONGS @ TEE PEE
TOUR DATES
12/7 @ First Unitarian Church w/ Dead Meadow Philadelphia, PA
12/8 @ Bowery Ballroom w/ Dead Meadow New York, NY
Previously
I missed Witch during CMJ
Dinosaur Jr | 4 shows in NYC & Chicago
Dinosaur Jr. @ Summerstage, NYC | Pics
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3rd Explosions in the Sky show in NYC added
The December 11 & 12, 2005 EITS shows at Bowery Ballroom are sold out. They added another one on the 14th.
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New Voxtrot song @ Myspace | Tour Reminder
VOXTROT @ MAGNETIC FIELD in BROOKLYN (more)
Voxtrot have a new song streaming at their MySpace page (making their streaming song total = 4). "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives" is the title track from their forthcoming EP.
BONUS: Their singer Ramesh blogs.
They're playing Mercury Lounge in NYC on December 7th which is part of a December tour. All those dates below...
DEC 2 - Dallas, TX @ The Cavern
DEC 3 - Lawrence, KS @ The Jackpot Saloon
DEC 4 - Champaign, IL @ Cowboy Monkey
DEC 5 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
DEC 7 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
DEC 9 - Cambridge, MA @ PA's Lounge
DEC 10 - Washington, DC @ Warehouse Next Door
DEC 11 - Norfolk, VA @ Relative Theory Records (1pm instore)
DEC 11 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
DEC 12 - Atlanta, GA @ Lenny's
DEC 14 - Houston, TX @ Walters On Washington
Previously
Chin Up Chin Up vs. Voxtrot (part 2) | Pic
Kano vs. Voxtrot
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Mp3s from The King of France
The King of France have a good story to tell. They opened for Elf Power last week when Jeff Mangum mysteriously appeared. Then again, maybe they don't care.
DOWNLOAD THE KING OF FRANCE (MP3s)
White Confection
Mexico
Previously
The King of France @ Mercury Lounge, NYC | pics
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November 24, 2005
Broken Social Scene Drug Bust Update
Dave: The charges have been dismissed, thanks to my lawyer. They didn't want to dismiss. They dismissed the other guy's charges-- the guy who admitted to it-- and it was his deal. I didn't want to be in New York that night, I didn't want to get stoned. I had meetings the next day, I had to play a central park gig at six, I didn't want to party. That's what just pissed me off about the whole thing. [Pitchfork Interviewed Broken Social Scene]
Previously
The 33 hottest bands in Canada
The Ladies of Broken Social Scene | Fashion Models
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The Cribs from the UK | Tour Dates & MP3s
"Like the Stooges, the Kinks, and Oasis, the Cribs keep it in the family, but they have more work to do if they wish to catch up to their established brethren. Together, this trio of British brothers blazes through three-minute indie rock tunes that lean heavily on the entire spectrum of British punk, inciting goodtime riots with sweat-drenched, blood-splashed live shows." [Flavorpill]
DOWNLOAD THE CRIBS (MP3s)
Hey Scenesters!
Another Number
If you like what you hear from the UK's 39th hottest act, don't forget to RSVP to see them free this Saturday (11/26/05) at Tribeca Grand in NYC. You can also check them out Monday at Mercury Lounge and Wednesday in California. More tour dates below and at their site....
Sat 11/26/05 New York, NY Tribeca
Mon 11/28/05 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Wed 11/30/05 Silver Lake, CA Spaceland
Wed 12/07/05 London, UK Mean Fiddler
Thu 12/08/05 Leeds, UK Metropolitan University
Sat 12/10/05 Glasgow, UK Queen Margaret Union
Previously
The Cribs played a lot during CMJ
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November 23, 2005
We Are Wolves from Montreal | Tour Dates | MP3
"With their raw, menacing, electro-punk sound, We Are Wolves are as fierce as their namesake. Sure, that other lupine-loving band from Montreal (you know, the one that signed to Sub Pop and has Isaac Brock as the president of its fan club) has been making most of the headlines, but We Are Wolves have been building up steam. More and more, it’s looking like this dark horse could wind up in the winner’s circle when the dust settles." [PREFIX]
When I was in Montreal for Pop Montreal this year, Montreal's We are Wolves seemed to be all the rage. I thought maybe they would make the list of Canada's hottest bands, but they didn't. I haven't seen them live yet, but that may change soon. They have three NYC shows coming up. Keep reading for the tour dates....
DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
Little Birds
La Nature
Stream the same two songs on their MySpace page. Pitchfork gave their album a 7.4
TOUR DATES
Nov 26 2005 8:00P Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Nov 27 2005 8:00P Pianos New York, NY
Dec 10 2005 9:30P La Rouje Québec, Qc,
Dec 15 2005 8:30P TT The Bear's Place Boston, MA
Dec 17 2005 8:00P Sin-é New York, NY
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Ris Paul Ric opening for Bob Mould | Win Tix | MP3
Ris Paul Ric (aka Christopher Paul Richards) (ex-Q and not U) has two Brooklyn shows coming up. The first is his rescheduled free Sound Fix instore on December 3rd, 2005 @ 4 PM. Later that day he's opening for Bob Mould at Northsix. I've got a pair of tickets to give away for the Northsix show. To enter, email BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Ris Paul Ric) and tell me some of the artists you wish I'd talk more about. Contest ends Monday Nov 28, 2005 @ 5PM. A winner will be picked at random and notified. I won't share your email address with anyone. Let me know if you don't want to be added to a mailing list in the future.
DOWNLOAD RIS PAUL RIC
Purple Blaze (MP3)
That song and another song are also streaming at his myspace page.
Previously
Ris Paul Ric | Tour Dates
Bob Mould played a show | playing Northsix | No Husker Du
Q and not U played their Final Shows
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The 47 Hottest UK Bands | 2005
GIRLS ALOUD
If you thought the "Top 40 American Bands" list was weird and controversial, wait until you see the blogger compiled list of the UK's Hottest 47 Acts.
BONUS: Naughty Karate mashed up the top 10 songs that rhyme Bacardi with Party
Previously
The 33 hottest bands in Canada
The Top 40 American Bands | 2005
Top 10 Songs That Rhyme "Bacardi" with "Party"
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Lots of Arctic Monkeys MP3s | Interview Part 2
Find like every Arctic Monkeys MP3 ever at Take Your Medicine
Read part 2 of Prefix's interview with the band.
Previously
Arctic Monkeys remind David Bowie of Action
Prefix talked to the Arctic Monkeys (part 1)
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Village Voice Asks What You Give Thanks To
Miss Modernage, blogger: Friends, family, and Ryan Adams's inability to release no less than three albums this calendar year. God bless the man who drinks.
Jason Baron, co-owner, the Dark Room: I am thankful for tasting that last bit of the L.E.S. before it turns into a fake and plastic L.A.
Bloggers Ultragrrrl, KarenPlusOne, Miss Modernage and Jessica Coen join "nightcrawlers" Michael T, Miss Guy, Murray Hill and others to tell Tricia Romano at the Village Voice what they're thankful for this year.
BONUS
* Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
* Tofurky
photo via Ben Brown's friend, the red carpet
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Death Cab, Robert Redford, etc. | NY Times A&L 2006
Productshop reports that, "The schedule for the 2006 New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend is starting to unfold."
Tickets are now on sale for speaking events with Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Harry Connick Jr, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Aida Turturro, Larry David, Jim Jarmusch, Ben Gibbard & Nick Harmer of Death Cab for Cutie, and more.
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Doveman records a song for Chris Whitley | MP3
"Speaking as a band for a moment, Chris Whitley was enormously important to us -- A friend and long-term bandmate to some, a hero to others...." [get the MP3 cover song @ Doveman's blog]
Previously
Win tickets to see Doveman @ Joe's Pub
RIP Chris Whitley
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Strokes Secret Show Rumor Update from Productshop
"The big rumor is that The Strokes will be playing Joe's Pub in New York City on January 1st. Product Shop NYC has been exclusively tipped off that that rumor is completely false! The latest rumor has The Strokes booked into Irving Plaza on Tuesday, January 17th. This happens to be the day that their new disc, First Impressions of Earth, comes out...." [Productshop]
plus, Riff Raff Hears the New Strokes Album, Lives to Tell About It
Previously
David Cross & Lesbians | Strokes video & mp3
Strokes planning "Secret Shows"
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November 22, 2005
The 33 hottest bands in Canada
EMILY HAINES IS SEXY (not actually related to this post)
In reaction to Information Leafblower's list of top American bands, I Heart Music brings us the 33 hottest bands in Canada. Not fair....
a) Picking bands for a list would of been so much easier had I The Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade and The New Pornographers to choose from.
b) I like the term "hottest" better than "top"
I wonder how similar a list of the 'hottest North American Bands' would be to a list of the 'hottest Canadian bands'. I wonder if any American bands besides Sufjan Stevens would make a list of the hottest bands from anywhere.
I'm glad to see Magneta Lane made the list. I bet Islands gets a better score next year. Where's The Most Serene Republic?
Previously
Islands (Unicorns) playing NYC | Tix
The Most Serene Republic remixes Stars | MP3
Bell Orchestre @ Tonic, NYC | pics
The Arcade Fire in Union Square Video | Cure Cover
Broken Social Scene Tour Reviews | NYC Dates Added
Wolf Parade @ Northsix, Brooklyn, NY | pics
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Suphala, Yoko Ono, Edie Brickell, Sean Lennon | benefit
Tuesday, November 29 at 8:00 PM
Suphala with Yoko Ono , Edie Brickell , Sean Lennon , Harper Simon , Mazz Swift , Dana Leong , Domino , reading by Suketu Metha , DJ Rekha (Basement Bhangra) , DJ Nickodemus (Turnatbles On The Hudson)
QUANTUM SHIFT: A benefit for the warmth of South Asian earthquake survivors. Suphala in concert with Yoko Ono, Edie Brickell, Sean Lennon, and Harper Simon plus special guests Mazz Swift, Dana Leong, Domino, reading by Suketu Metha and DJs Rekha (of Basement Bhangra) and Nickodemus (of Turntables On The Hudson). Suphala will physically and personally deliver ALL net proceeds to earthquake survivors. VIP ticket puchases include open bar and hors d'oeuvres.
U.S.$30.00
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Two Gallants "Las Cruces Jail" | MP3
Check out this new MP3 from Two Gallants. It's the first track from their new album that comes out in Feb. 21st (in the USA). It's also the first single that comes out on Dec. 6th (in the USA).
DOWNLOAD: Las Cruces Jail
Full track list of the new album at their site. A bunch of bloggers consider them the 30th best band in America today.
Previously
I missed Two Gallants during CMJ
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'Among the Living' Anthrax Lineup Hitting NYC, on Tour
Has anyone really cared about Anthrax since Joey Belladonna left the band in 1991. NO. Since I heard about the "Among the Living" lineup reunion (see Wikipedia for more details), I've been waiting for the band to hit NYC. It's happening at the Nokia Theare on January 7th. Tickets are on sale.
ALL DATES
Fri 01/06/06 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
Sat 01/07/06 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Fri 01/13/06 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Sat 01/21/06 Hollywood, CA The Avalon (Formerly The Palace)
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Saint Etienne playing Irving Plaza in '06 | tix
"We're really busy! US tour dates are ALMOST in place. We are starting work on a new film in the spring, and the plan is to make it a feature with a Saint Etienne soundtrack - vocals 'n' all." [Saint Etienne news]
I can't find any other info on the tour, but tickets are on sale for a Feb. 13th, 2006 show at Irving Plaza in NYC.
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Watch/Stream the MTVu Woodie Awards
Watch/Stream the MTVu Woodie Awards
You can watch the MTVu Woodie Awards at MTVu's website. (Death Cab For Cutie, Matisyahu, Little Brother, The Go! Team, and Saul Williams included)
Previously
Matisyahu/Saul Williams (duet) @ MTVu Awards, NYC | pics
The Go! Team @ Roseland, NYC | MTVu Awards | pics
The 2005 MTVu Awards | Results | pics
Plug Award Nominations Announced | VOTE
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Indie Rock Stories
The NY Post was at the Indie Night School p anel of entertainment lawyers. Get the podcasts. "The audience was made up mostly of hipster musicians and would-be rock stars clad in wool ski caps and AC/DC tank tops. The event took place on the second floor of Pianos on the Lower East Side."
Long Island Press says that MySpace Music Gives Artists A Whole New Way To Find An Audience and asks if it is working?
New York Magazine calls Hartley Goldstein the David Sedaris of indie rock.
The South Carolina State asked Ted Leo what he thought of the OC.
Dr. Dog signed to Rough Trade. Pitchfork thinks thats funny.
NPR says indie music labels gain clout.
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Contest Updates | Winners Picked, More Chances
Thanks to everyone who entered the LCD Soundsystem and Alma y Niurika contests. Winners for both shows were picked at random, contacted, and confirmed.
Some people expressed their dissatisfaction with the existence/execution of the Paul Oakenfold contest (ends 6PM today). On the other hand, a whole bunch of people entered. I will try to integrate them a little more into regular site content.
CURRENT CONTESTS
Paul Oakenfold @ Crobar (ends 11/22 @ 6 PM)
Doveman @ Joe's Pub (ends 11/23 @ 12 PM)
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Doveman & Rhett Miller playing Joe's Pub | Win Tickets
NEW DOVEMAN DOWNLOADS (MP3)
white flowers (flashpapr cover)
a proper homecoming
(15 more @ Doveman's site)
DOVEMAN @ JOE'S PUB | 8/4/05 (more here)
Drink prices aside, I wouldn't mind spending the next two nights at Joe's Pub.
TONIGHT (Nov 22, 2005)
Rhett Miller of the Old 97s & Jennifer Glass (7:00 PM)
Alma y Niurka: CD Release (9:30 PM)
WEDNESDAY (Nov 23, 2005)
Rhett Miller of the Old 97s & Jennifer Glass (7:00 PM)
Doveman & Essie Jain (9:30 PM)
BV CONTEST #4: If you want to win two tickets to Doveman Wednesday night, send an email to BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Doveman) and tell me the artists you wished I talked more about. I'll pick a winner at random. I won't share your email address with anyone. Let me know if you wouldn't want to be on a BV mailing list in the future. Contest ends Nov. 23, 2005 @ 12 PM. Winner will be notified by email.
Previously
Doveman @ Joe's Pub, NYC | Pics
Jon Brion (& Rhett Miller) @ Canal Room, NYC | pics
Dave Deporis collaborating w/ Doveman | Tour Dates
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The Most Serene Republic remixes Stars | MP3
Said the Gramophone has a great remix of Stars' 'Ageless Beauty' by fellow Arts & Crafter The Most Serene Republic. (thx J)
* Vanmega saw TMSR open for BSS last week.
* Harmonium reviewed TMSR
* Tuning Fork reviewed Pitchfork's TMSR Review
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James Iha remixes Stellastar* | MP3
JAMES IHA | HALLOWEEN 2005 @ MISSHAPES
As seen on the Modern Age & I Rock I Roll, go get a remix of stellastarr*'s Sweet Troubled Soul by ex-Pumpkin James Iha.
Photo of James from the Misshapes photo gallery
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RIP Chris Whitley, Link Wray & Tarus Jackson
"Singer/songwriter Chris Whitley died Sunday (Nov. 20) at the age of 45 after battling lung cancer. The veteran Texas-reared artist recorded for Columbia, ATO and, most recently, Messenger Records, which released his eleventh album, "Soft Dangerous Shores," in July. A new release, "Reiter In," is due in mid-December on vinyl and will appear on CD sometime next year." [Billboard]
With "Rumble," the classic 1958 instrumental first improvised at a Virginia sock hop, Link Wray invented the power chord, creating a template for modern rock guitar. Released as a single by Wray & His Ray Men, "Rumble" was gutbucket menace, awash in echo and reverb, built on Wray's slow drags across the strings of alternating major chords, capped by a run of notes up and down the fretboard. It was the big bang of dangerous guitar." [Washington Post]
"Tarus Jackson, a comrade of the politically motivated hip-hop group The Coup, has been killed in his home. Two armed men forcefully entered Jackson's home on Tuesday morning, demanded money from him, and fatally shot him during a robbery attempt." [Chart Attack]
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Boy Least Likely To Play SXSW & NYC & Stuff
Pitchfork reports, "The Boy Least Likely To will gently nudge U.S. audiences into a frenzy with their first American tour, scheduled to begin at the South by Southwest music festival in March. It will continue into April, and will conclude with a record release party in New York City. Details have yet to be confirmed, but, ya know, it's only a matter of time..."
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Arctic Monkeys remind David Bowie of Action
"Meanwhile, Bowie has become the last rock star to give The Arctic Monkeys his seal of approval, after watching them at a show in New York last week. Bowie explained what he thought of the highly-rated Sheffield quartet in a posting on his official website. He explained: 'Popped in to see The Arctic Monkeys at the Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night. They had some good songs, a great drummer and generally rocked the house. A nice solid Brit band. Personalities sort of reminded me of a young Action (if anyone remembers them).' [Launch]
Other big names at the Arctic Monkeys show were The New York Times and NME. And in related news, Bowie is returning to film.
Previously
Prefix talked to the Arctic Monkeys (part 1)
Arctic Monkeys @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
Franz Ferdinand & Scissor Sisters cover Bowie | MP3
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Duncan Sheik Benefit Show - Elliott Smith Tribute
Wednesday, December 21 at 10:00 PM
Duncan Sheik, Chris Garneau, & Jenny Owens Young : Elliot Smith Tribute & Jennifer Falcon Stern Medical Fund Benefit at Living Room, New York City
21 And Over Only; One Drink Minimum Per Set
U.S.$20.00
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Bruce Springsteen vs. Neil Diamond
Pitchfork gave Bruce Springsteen's 30th anniversary reissue of Born to Run a perfect 10.
The new Rick Rubin-produced Neil Diamond CD tops my list of disappointments in 2005 (and I'm not even talking about the fact that it's one of those Sony-infected CDs). Pitchfork slammed it today with a 4.1.
Previously
A Bruce Springsteen Podcast in 7 Parts | MP3s
Neil Diamond | 12 Songs | Stream It
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November 21, 2005
Win 2 Tickets to Alma y Niurka | A BV CONTEST
I know I went from having no contests to two contests in one day, but this one is time sensitive, and I'd rather offer it than not run it at all. I'll try to keep these posts somewhat educational for the people who have no use for the contests too.
"Alma and Niurka, two Cuban childhood friends reunited in Miami after many years of being apart each musician having established themselves as true artists on their own. As a duo they became an inseparable force to be reckoned with.....With soaring vocals and twinned shimmering guitars Alma & Niurka conjure the lush melodies, stirring rhythms and rich harmonies of Afro-Cuban culture that are at the heart of their music. The virtuosity and musicality of these two women is dazzling, but it is the unabashed emotional fire, sensuality and passion that Alma & Niurka transmit which makes this duo something rare, and something special...." [Joe's Pub]
On Tuesday November 22, 2005 (@ 9:30 PM), Alma and Niurka play a show at Joe's Pub to celebrate the release of their live album that was recorded at S.O.B's in NYC. Tickets are $15 at the door. If you'd like to win two tickets, email BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: Alma), and let me know one or more ways you think BrooklynVegan.com can be improved. The show is tomorrow so this contest ends Tuesday Nov. 22nd @ NOON. A winner will be picked at random. I won't sell or give away your email address. Let me know if you wouldn't want to be on a mailing list in the future.
3 CONTESTS RUNNING RIGHT NOW
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - ends Nov 21 @ 8PM
PAUL OAKENFOLD - ends Nov 22 @ 6PM
THIS ONE - ends Nov 22 @ 12PM
new contest tomorrow!
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Final American Analog Set Shows | MP3s
Did anyone go to any of the final American Analog Set shows? Bradley's Almanac recorded the Boston show and posted the whole thing in MP3 format.
Previously
3rd NYC American Analog Set show Added
American Analog Set Quits Touring
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Love is All @ Don Hills, NYC | pics
DOWNLOAD
Talk Talk Talk Talk (MP3) (via Moistworks)
Love is All (from Sweden) played Don Hill's in NYC Friday night (November 18, 2005). They didn't go on until after midnight, so there was no problem getting there after the early We Are Scientists show at Rare. Really fun, lots of dancing, good band. They have an album coming out soon, and it sounds like it's gonna be good.
Previously
Love is All from Sweden | Tour Dates | Listen
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Misshapes Raided | Moving to Don Hill's?
The FDNY has been making regular visits to Misshapes lately. Last Saturday they were shut down early. According to Shitparade, "Rumor has it that Misshapes will continue to run for the next two weeks at it's current and original home, Luke + Leroy, after which point it will move to Don Hill's, the previous home of legendary Saturday night rock party, Tiswas."
In related news, it's Misshapes vs. Heatherette
Previously
2005 PAPER Nightlife Awards | Misshapes, Heatherette & Ultragrrrl
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We Are Scientists @ Rare, NYC | pics | MP3s
DOWNLOAD (MP3s)
Inaction
The Great Escape
The two times I've seen We are Scientists have been strange free shows. First was the FADER Lounge show during CMJ. Then there was this one (Friday, November 18, 2005). It was some kind of industry something (not sure exactly). I wish I knew the details earlier because I'm pretty sure they were selling tickets at the door, and it wasn't very packed inside.
Chart Attack says they're more than just one beard wonders.
Previously
We Are Scientists @ FADER Lounge, NYC | CMJ | pics
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Win 2 Tickets to Paul Oakenfold | A BV CONTEST
Did you know that Paul Oakenfold used to manage Run D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys in the 80's? The Superstar DJ/Producer was also involved with at least 17 albums and made Q Magazine's 2002 list of 50 Bands to See Before You Die.(thanks Wikipedia)
On Thanksgiving, Paul Oakenfold, Seb Fontaine and Liquid Todd are DJing Crobar in NYC. Tickets at the door are $50.00 each. Reduced admission on the Bradley Rose guestlist will cost you $40.00. If you want to win two free tickets, email BVCONTESTS@HOTMAIL.COM (subject: CROBAR) by Tuesday Nov 22, 2005 @ 6:00 PM.
In the email, tell me:
a) if you're happy to see DJ/nightclub coverage on BrooklynVegan
b) and if so, what other clubs you like going to & DJs you like seeing
I won't share your email address with anyone. Let me know if you don't want to be added to a mailing list that I might make in the future. One winner will be picked at random.
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Win 2 Tickets to LCD Soundsystem | A BV CONTEST
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LCD Soundsystem Ticket Contest Update | No Juan Maclean
If you missed it, I'm giving away tickets to see LCD Soundsystem at the Nokia Theatre in NYC. Thanks for all the responses so far. No reason to keep the contest going until tomorrow, so enter now if you want to win. Stay tuned for more contests coming soon.
Note: As many have pointed out, The Juan Maclean are no longer opening.
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Prefix talked to the Arctic Monkeys (part 1)
"...By all reports, the first show was for “industry types”; the second, for “regular folk” (many of whom, incidentally, had similar geographically divulging accents as the four boys from Sheffield – Alex Turner on vocals, Jamie Cook on guitar, Andy Nicholson on bass and Matt Helders on drums)...."
PM: How old are you guys?
Arctic Monkeys: Three of us are nineteen and one is twenty.
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PM: So that’s not you guys?
Arctic Monkeys: No, no. The other day someone said to us, “I looked at your profile on Myspace.” I said, “I don’t even know what Myspace is.” [When we went number one in England] we were on the news and radio about how Myspace has helped us. But that’s just the perfect example of someone who doesn’t know what the fuck they’re talking about. We actually had no idea what [Myspace] was.
READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW AT PREFIX
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Test Icicles vs Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | pics
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Plug Award Nominations Announced | VOTE
Thanks again to everyone who helped me nominate for this year's PLUG Awards. And thanks to the nominating committee for landing me a spot on the list of "Best Music Websites". Here are all the websites and the nominees for album of the year...
Music Website Of The Year
3hive.com
allmusic.com
brooklynvegan.com
dustedmagazine.com
insound.com
largeheartedboy.com
music.for-robots.com
myspace.com
nme.com
pitchforkmedia.com
stereogum.com
stylusmagazine.com
Album Of The Year
Animal Collective - Feels (FatCat)
Antony And The Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now (Secretly Canadian)
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm (Vice)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (Self-released)
Dangerdoom - The Mouse And The Mask (Adult Swim/Epitaph)
Devendra Banahrt - Cripple Crow (XL)
The National - Alligator (Beggars)
The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema (Matador)
Sleater-Kinney - The Woods (Sub Pop)
Spoon - Gimme Fiction (Merge)
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois (Asthmatic Kitty)
Wolf Parade - Apologies To The Queen Mary (Sub Pop)
The award ceremony is at Webster Hall on February 2, 2006. According to Pitchfork, the National and Beans and the Holy Fuck have already signed up to play.
The winners are up to you. See all the nominees, and GO VOTE.
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Page France Tour Dates | playing Sin-e
Page France is playing Sin-e in NYC on the 29th of November. All tour dates below.
11.29.05 - New York, NY Sin-e
11.30.05 - Philadelphia, PA The Fire
12.11.05 - College Park, MD WMUC Third Rail Radio
12.12.05 - Ohio - TBA
12.13.05 - Lansing, MI Mac's Bar
01.03.06 - Baton Rouge, LA Red Star Bar
01.06.06 - Nashville, TN The Muse
01.08.06 - Arlington, VA Galaxy Hut
01.09.06 - Pittsburgh, PA The Shadow Lounge
01.11.06 - Charlottesville, VA Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
01.17.06 - Baltimore, MD The Talking Head
01.20.06 - Greensboro, NC University of North Carolina
01.28.06 - Fredonia, NY The Possum House
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Page France Guest Blogs 'Said the Gramophone'
Page France | Dear Wind | Full Album Stream
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