October 2012
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Happy Release Day to Field Report!
Christopher Porterfield & Co., known collectively as Field Report, released their self-titled debut album today through Partisan Records. Porterfield was one of the musicians in that other Justin Vernon band before Vernon became Bon Iver (the other members became Megafaun). Porterfield then embarked on his own path first as Conrad Plymouth and now, five years later, as Field Report.
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August 2012
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Pale Seas premier their video for "Bodies"
From the band:
We’re very happy to share with you our new video for our Bodies single. Shot by our good friend Jack Bowden out in the Hampshire country side, the video depicts three girls paying their respects to the death of a close friend in a dark but beautiful ritual.
Preorder the Bodies/My Own Mind 7” here.
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Daughter release new track and announce US tour
Dates for the trio’s debut North American headline tour are below, but first take a listen to the new track “Smother”. Tickets here.
OCT 15 // RED ROOM @ CAFE 393 // BOSTON
OCT 15 // KUNG FU NECKTIE // PHILADELPHIA
OCT 22 // THE DRAKE // TORONTO
OCT 24 // 7TH ST ENTRY // MINNEAPOLIS
OCT 25 // SCHUBA’S // CHICAGO
OCT 27 // BARBOZA // SEATTLE
OCT 29 // THE...
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London: Flowery new video from Torches
Torches - “Sky Blue & Ivory”
It’s kind of like Where the Wild Things Are vs. the poppy scene in The Wizard of Oz
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Birmingham: Afro-poppers PEACE announce date for...
Take a listen to the lazy-hazy, instant-classic sounding and unabashedly catchy latest track from the typically super-energetic four-piece, and then swap your email for a free download. ”California Daze” is just one slice of the band’s mouthwateringly-outfitted Delicious EP, due to be out on September 9th.
PEACE - “California Daze”
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London: New Mumford & Sons track has been released
Mumford & Sons - “I Will Wait”
The much-anticipated new album from Mumford & Sons won’t be out until September 24th but they kindly released the first single from the album earlier today. ”I Will Wait” is the third track on Babel, which includes several tracks that avid attendees of Mumford & Sons shows may recognize.
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London: New video from exlovers [and a free...
exlovers - “Emily”
Off the band’s debut album Moth. Grab your free download via Spinner here!
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July 2012
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Philadelphia: New "Montage" video from City Rain
This one’s been in the works for quite some time: “Montage” by City Rain, featuring home videos and pictures of the guys from when they were kids. The video debuted on Alternative Press yesterday.
Check out their video for “Watch Out” here.
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Australian four-piece HUSKY announce U.S. tour...
HUSKY just ended a tour of the U.S. with Shearwater about a week ago, but they must have really liked the States because they’re comin’ back! Their debut album Forever So (out on Sub Pop in the U.S.) is one of the more heartfelt and beautiful records of the summer (“History’s Door” is one of my most-played tracks right now). Tour dates below, tickets here.
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Chicago: California Wives - "Purple"
This Windy City quartet’s band name caught my eye as I was sifting through CD submissions sent to an on-air host who’s on vacation this week. Lucky for us, their music is pretty catchy too. California Wives’ debut album Art History will be out September 4th via Vagrant Records, but you can download “Purple” and another track called “Marianne” from their...
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New York: Freelance Whales - "Locked Out"
Freelance Whales announced last week that their new album Diluvia will be out on October 9th through Mom + Pop Music/Frenchkiss Records. It will be the follow-up to the band’s debut Weathervanes, which came out in 2010 and put them on the map with the track “Hannah”. The first single from the sophomore release is “Locked Out” and the band is kindly giving giving it...
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Philadelphia: New Strand of Oaks Album + Free...
Philadelphia’s Timothy Showalter released his latest record yesterday and it has local music fans very excited. Dark Shores is Showalter’s third full-length under the moniker Strand of Oaks. The album it expands on the exploratory, ethereal vibe he acheived with Pope Killdragon while infusing some of the folkier tendencies from Leave Ruin. The result is an album full of darkly...
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Playlist: North of East #2 (Heading for the Coast...
Last month I posted a Spotify playlist of songs that I’d been listening to a lot during June. I planned on making another one this month but a lot of the songs I wanted to include aren’t available to stream on Spotify so I’m giving Everyone’s Mixtape a spin! Because the titles of the songs/artists can’t be changed in the player (wah), I’ll list all the info...
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UK: Two Door Cinema Club Giving Away First Single...
With all the touring they’ve been doing over the last couple of years it’s hard to believe the lads in Two Door Cinema Club found time to burrow away in a studio and record. But maybe they have a time-turner or a TARDIS or something because about a month ago they announced that they indeed had found time to record, and that the follow-up to their 2010 debut dance-floor hit Tourist...
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WatchPhiladelphia’s shoegazing punks Bleeding Rainbow had a big day today - they signed to Brooklyn label Kanine Records and announced the release of their new album Yeah Right for October 9th. Here’s a teaser video for the album, directed by, well, the band.
Bleeding Rainbow will embark on a pretty massive tour with labelmates Eternal Summers at the end of August, hitting pretty much...
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WatchSki Lodge is a band from Brooklyn that would melt the snow right off the roof if they were ever in a real ski lodge. Inspired by a trip he took to Florida, frontman Andrew Marr’s music calls to mind carefree days spent on the beach with maybe a hint of dystopian undercurrents. Fans of Real Estate or Vampire Weekend will appreciate the understated delivery and catchy guitar hooks on the Ski...
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Maine: New EP + Video from Jacob Augustine
Do you know Jacob Augustine? I didn’t until about two weeks ago when I saw him perform a stunning set at the historic St. George Church as one part of the Folkadelphia showcase. It was one of the most beautiful and surprising performances I’ve ever seen/heard.
Anyway, Jacob will be releasing his Bikini Island EP at midnight for name-your-own-price on his bandcamp, and he debuted the...
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Dry the River Announce Autumn U.S. Tour
Dry the River will play a coast to coast tour beginning in mid-September and culminating in an appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival in October. Stops along the way are below but first, enjoy this acoustic recording of “History Book” -
SEP 19 @ THE BLACK CAT - WASHINGTON, DC
SEP 20 @ BOWERY BALLROOM - NEW YORK, NY
SEP 22 @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL - BOSTON, MA
SEP 23 @ PETIT...
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Philadelphia: Work Drugs release "Absolute...
Philadelphia’s Work Drugs released their new record yesterday. Absolute Bearing is one of those albums that is quintessentially summer - it rollicks and rolls over waves of sun-drenched synth while ….. ok that’s enough imagery. Just go listen to album on their Bandcamp and get your free download of “License to Drive” from their Soundcloud.
If you live in the...
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New Music from Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti (plus...
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti put out one of my favorite tracks of 2010 - their cover of “Bright Lit Blue Skies” was so addicting that I went to their show (with a pair of free tickets) without having listened to the rest of the album. For those of you have seen Mr. Pink live, you’ll understand when I say I wasn’t sure the band on stage was the same band that...
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Brighton: Holy Vessels - 'Springtime Bloom'
You may not believe me after listening to “Springtime Bloom” but Holy Vessels are from Brighton, UK. Not Brighton, Tennessee and not Brighton, Alabama. Yet the quintet has achieved a classic Americana/roots rock sound with their blue-grassy drums, agile fingerpicking, and the addition of a twangy slide guitar at all the right moments. And yes, I know it’s well into the summer at...
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Free Music Sampler from Joe Pug
Alright! Joe Pug just updated his free sampler and you definitely want in on this. Go here to download the five songs and enjoy the rest of your holiday week! You’ll also notice some tour dates… I recommend TIMES INFINITY the the gig at the Lexington in London on August 17th. GO. (And go to the others, too)
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June 2012
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WatchGrandchildren - ‘Into Gold’
The band crashed a banquet hall in a hotel during SXSW to film this session, and it looks like the hotel guests were happy they did!
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North of East #1 (June 2012)
Starting a new thing...
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Sweden: The Tallest Man on Earth - "1904"
The Tallest Man on Earth - “1904”
Really, really wonderful new track from Kristian Matsson off of his latest record There’s No Leaving Now. He’ll be playing Union Transfer in Philly on July 30th with local guy Tim Showalter, aka Strand of Oaks.
While, you’re at it, get your free download of the new Strand of Oaks song “Maureen” and check out the...
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Last Night: Toy Soldiers @ Pastorius Park (June...
You can’t really beat a week that includes two Toy Soldiers shows, especially when one is free! Here are some pictures from last night’s gig at Pastorius Park in Chestnut Hill. Mr Ron and the gang played to a field full of fans and families, and the kids (of all ages) sure did enjoy the show! Make sure you pop over to their website and get your free download of “Been Here All...
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From the Vaults: The Lovin' Spoonful - 'Coconut...
It’s gonna be kind of really hot today (in Philly, at least), so I thought this song by the Lovin’ Spoonful would be appropriate. It’s like sitting on a breezy porch surrounded by palm trees drinking a pina colada. Or something.
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Our Digital Innocence Just Died. And David Lowery... →
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Last Night: Toy Soldiers @ World Cafe Live (June...
It was a homecoming of sorts for Toy Soldiers last night at World Cafe Live - after a few months on the road and several more in the studio, this show let Ron Gallo and the band try out some new songs for friends and fans and it’s safe to say everyone involved had a pretty great time. While their earlier recordings were anchored in a rootsy blues vibe, the band seems to be extending their...
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London: Pale Seas - "My Own Mind"
Gorgeous new (first!) video from London chums Pale Seas:
“My Own Mind” will be released on Communion as a double A-side single with “Bodies” in September, but in the meantime head over to their Facebook page, “Like” them, and get a download of the track for free! (They’re just the loveliest, aren’t they?).
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