Dear amNewYork newspaper,
The intro. to your interview with Sufjan Stevens this morning incorrectly stated that "Come on Feel The Illinoise" was Sufjan's second album. You further goofed by calling "Say Yes, Michigan" his first.

Check these out:
* Seven Swans
* Enjoy Your Rabbit
* A Sun Came

I hope that clears things up a bit. You probably meant his second state-themed album. Regards, -bv

Previously
Sufjan starts his five night run at Bowery Ballroom this week
Tickets on sale for Sufjan at Symphony Space

Sufjan Stevens is playing Symphony Space in NYC on October 7th, 2005. (via Central Village & Manic Mess)

From Symphony Space:
"Get your tickets today for appearances by Susanna Clarke, Sufjan Stevens, Paris Combo, Dan Zanes and many many more!"

August 19th - 22nd @ Bowery Ballroom in NYC = all sold out. August 23rd just announced. Tix not on sale yet. All Sufjan Stevens tour dates below...

Continue reading "Sufjan Stevens Adds 5th NYC Night | All Tour Dates"

* With Friday, Saturday & Sunday all sold out, Sufjan added yet another night at Bowery Ballroom in August. Monday, August 22nd - tickets on sale.
* My Mean Magpie posted live Sufjan MP3s from 2001. (via LHB)
* Radar Magazine interviewed Sufjan.

Previously
New Sufjan Stevens & Stars live MP3s & Stream
Bunky Moved to Sunday | Smoosh playing Knit

Welcome to the Midwest posted the MP3s from Sufjan Steven's performance on KCRW yesterday. You can watch it at KCRW too. (as seen on LHB and sorry Done Waiting)

WTTM also has the MP3s from Stars' recent performance on KEXP.

Previously
Mountain Goats, Sufjan, Spoon, Dredg & Smoosh MP3s
A picture of Sufjan playing live for KEXP last year

* Devendra Banhart (with his "Hairy Fairy Band") is playing Webster Hall on October 20th. Bunny Brains is opening. If by Bunny Brains, they mean this band, then "the band formerly known as BunnyBrains 88 and before that just The Bunny Brains, is now ULTRABUNNY." (on sale at noon)

* The third Sufjan Stevens date at Bowery Ballroom was added. Castanets are opening. No offense to Castanets, but the Bunky and Smoosh dates are the ones to be at (unless you're going to all three). (on sale at noon, but not even one of the shows is sold out yet)

Previously
Devendra Banhart "Cripple Crow" sampler | Stream
Mountain Goats, Sufjan, Spoon, Dredg & Smoosh MP3s

Welcome to the M!dwest! is an MP3 blog with the following MP3s for download:
The Mountain Goats + Spoon KEXP Performances
Sufjan Stevens Live @ WNYC
New Dredg
Smoosh

Also...
I haven't stressed enough how much I love the new Mountain Goats record.
Spoon is playing the Siren Festival this Saturday.
Stevens Album Soars Despite 'Superman' Flap
Smoosh is opening for Sufjan Stevens in NYC.
Dredg is playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC on Aug. 17th, 2005.

Not everyone likes the Bunky album, but supposedly their live show is legendary in San Diego. The biggest complaint about the album seems to be the unsuccessful translation of that live experience. Now we (New York) can find out when they open for labelmate Sufjan Stevens at Bowery Ballroom on August 20th (Liz Janes also on that bill). (Tickets)

Bunky is playing one of the three shows Sufjan is headlining at Bowery. The August 21st one still hasn't been announced. The August 19th one has Smoosh & Half Handed Cloud on the bill. If you don't know who Smoosh is, then it's essential you check out this feature on NPR.

Also
An interview with Bunky
The Kyndmusic Bunky review
Listen to Smoosh on KEXP
Watch a Smoosh video
A Sufjan Stevens MP3 @ Central Village

Previously
Sufjan Stevens Exclusive song for NPR | MP3
You can buy Sufjan Stevens' Illinois again
Bunky "BaBa" Video
Bunky | Born to Be a Motorcycle

"He wrote a song about the ivory-bill, known as the "lord god" or "great god" bird because of its breathtaking appearance. Together, they offer a portrait of Brinkley in word and song"

""The Lord God Bird" is only available on NPR.org and does not yet appear on any album"

Previously
You can buy Sufjan Stevens' Illinois again

I hope you didn't buy Sufjan's Superman album on E-Bay for $75 because according to Sound Fix Records in Brooklyn (and confirmed by Pitchfork), "the 'cease and desist' order was rescinded. Sound Fix is selling "Illinois" for $10.99. Insound has it for $9.99. (plus 25% off for new customers)

Previously
Sufjan Stevens' Illinois gets a 9.2

Although the release date is now delayed, Pitchfork gave Illinois a 9.2 today. Sufjan Stevens is now in the lead with the highest Pitchfork score of the year.

If you look at the comments of my favorite 5 CDs of the year post, you'll see many agree with the greatness.

Chromewaves says "the album is marvelous and still worth the wait." He also has an MP3.

Order Illinois at Insound.

"If you have tried to pre-order the Sufjan Stevens: Illinois LP at Asthmatic Kitty, you will have difficulty, not because it is selling out (which it is or should be), but because DC Comics issued a cease and desist order to Asthmatic Kitty regarding the image of Superman on the cover of the LP!" [between thought and expression & you ain't no picasso]

Also..
Sufjan Tours, records song for NPR
Download Sufjan singing the Star Spangled Banner

Sufjan Stevens is now playing Bowery Ballroom in NYC on August 19th, 20th, AND 21st. Tickets are not on sale for the third date yet, but the first two are still on sale.

1. His new Illinois album is not even out until July 5th. (although the record label is sending out orders anyway. see comments)
2. See what the OC can do.
3. Thank you Sufjan for not playing Webster Hall!

Catbirdseat posted two MP3s from Sufjan Steven's next album, Illinois.

Anyone who's seen Sufjan live (at least in NYC) over the past 1-2 years already knows the song Chicago. Pitchfork reviewed the track and posted it for download.

I posted yesterday that Sufjan announced tour dates (including two in NYC that are on sale)

As reported on Pitchfork and More Cowbell the other day, Sufjan Stevens is touring this summer in support of his new album Illinois. The revealed tour dates are in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, so I didn't rush to post them.

Then today I found out Sufjan is playing August 19th and 20th at Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and that tickets go on sale today at noon. Up until now, Sufjan has stuck to the smaller venues (Southpaw, Mercury Lounge, Knitting Factory, etc...) (not counting the Plug Awards at Webster Hall). I want to believe that two nights in a row at Bowery is the natural progression on his rise to fame mixed with the anticipated popularity of his next album, but I realize I can't discount the popularity he must have received from his association with the OC.

The lastest exciting album leak is Illinois by Sufjan Stevens. Pitchfork posted the track list a few weeks ago. No matter how you feel about leaks, it's hard to resist listening to the song TTIKTDA posted for download. You'll notice a Cloud Room demo song there too. As noted in my Gothamist post yesterday, people are talking about this band. Unfortunately I missed their free show at Knitting Factory last night in favor of the last of three Shins shows at Webster Hall. Actually it wasn't unfortunate. The Shins were great. I have pictures to post, but bed is calling. Read reviews of Sunday night's show at One Louder, Central Village, and Daily Refill. My last post had a link to some pictures and an animated video.

Sufjan Stevens, Saul Williams, RJD2 + Aesop Rock, Ted Leo + The Pharmacists, Dillinger Escape Plan AND DJs Tim Sweeney (DFA) and James F**king Freidman (Refuse' / Output Recordings)

Tickets

Continue reading "Sufjan Stevens added to Plug Awards"

Listen to Sufjan Stevens Live on WNYC.

The Daily Californian reviews Sufjan and Joanna Newswom at The Great American.

Soundburner reviews Joanna Newsom in London.

Watch the Joanna Newsom video for "Sprout and Bean."

"The Golden Apples of the Sun," the limited edition 20-track compilation of contemporary new folk music curated by Devendra Banhart and released by Arthur's Bastet imprint, recently sold out of its initial pressing of 1,000 copies. A second pressing of 1,000 copies will be available starting from September 1, 2004. (Yes, second edition copies will be marked as such.) You can place an order for this CD, that features Joanna Newsom, White Magic, Vetiver, Hope Sandoval, Iron & Wine, and Antony, now.

Read an interview with Vetiver on Free Williamsburg.

Download Vetiver MP3s at Midheaven Mailorder.