Stars is one of my favourite bands. Their album Set Yourself On Fire is one of my all-time favourite albums. While I didn't like In Our Bedroom After the War quite as much, I am looking forward to their new release The Five Ghosts.
The new album is out next Tuesday but you can listen to a stream of it now at NPR.
Enjoy!
June 14, 2010
June 7, 2010
Check out the New Gaslight Anthem Album American Slang
I rather like Gaslight Anthem. I caught them when they came through town for a gig at the Opera House. Their straight ahead rock sound with aggressive guitars and great stories had instant appeal to me.
Their new album, American Slang, is out June 15. You can check out a stream of the new album at NPR. Then mosey over to emusic or your fave retailer for your copy on the 15th.
I've only made it through the first couple of tracks myself so far, but it sounds uber-promising.
Their new album, American Slang, is out June 15. You can check out a stream of the new album at NPR. Then mosey over to emusic or your fave retailer for your copy on the 15th.
I've only made it through the first couple of tracks myself so far, but it sounds uber-promising.
May 25, 2010
New Track from Klaxons
Long time since I've posted, you say? Well, it's been a long time since we've heard new music from Klaxons, too. They've released a new track that you can check out at their web site or below. Their new album is reportedly going to be called Surfing the Void and I haven't heard of a release date yet.
First impression? Sounds good!
First impression? Sounds good!
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Dead
A friend of mine is a pub musician in Toronto. I first heard this song when he did a cover version of it. It's the closest thing to a Valentine's song I'm going to post. Sorry about the audio quality. I couldn't find a better version.
Let's all raise a Manhattan to Mr. Valentine.
Mr. Valentine's Dead
Julian | MySpace Video
Let's all raise a Manhattan to Mr. Valentine.
Mr. Valentine's Dead
Julian | MySpace Video
January 15, 2010
Favourites: Shriekback with Nemesis
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the 80s.
Formative years for me and so a number of my favourite tunes were found in this impressionable time. I read something recently about the changes one goes through in the teenage years that cause songs to be so embedded in our consciousnesses. I don't have the link handy, so you're going to have to trust me on this.
One 80s song that made a big impression on me is "Nemesis" by Shriekback. About a year and a half ago I had the good fortune to have convinced my band mates to play this song. It was just as much of a blast to play live as I always thought it would be. I love it when a plan comes together.
Not sure what's up with youtube/vevo but I don't seem to be able to embed their video for the song. I did manage to find this one. Hope you like it or have a good 80s flashback.
Formative years for me and so a number of my favourite tunes were found in this impressionable time. I read something recently about the changes one goes through in the teenage years that cause songs to be so embedded in our consciousnesses. I don't have the link handy, so you're going to have to trust me on this.
One 80s song that made a big impression on me is "Nemesis" by Shriekback. About a year and a half ago I had the good fortune to have convinced my band mates to play this song. It was just as much of a blast to play live as I always thought it would be. I love it when a plan comes together.
Not sure what's up with youtube/vevo but I don't seem to be able to embed their video for the song. I did manage to find this one. Hope you like it or have a good 80s flashback.
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