5 posts tagged “white stripes”
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The show is long, split into two parts: the organized topics section and the random "just two guys talking" segment. The long run time also means extra large file size, so I had to compressed the file to just mono and at 64kps. It sounds OK to me - but if you want a higher stereo quality, send me an email and we'll have to do a file-transfer or a yousendit kind of thing. The stereo file is over 70mb, the mono file is 36mb.
Ryan compiled is a list of musicians/music-related websites on Twitter:
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Unlike last year's mega Halloween blast of articles, I will admit that I've been really busy with other stuff. Namely Fallout 3, which is taking up loads of my time.
So far, I've reached Level 6, and striving to become a "sniper" with most of my skill points in Perception, Agility and Strength. I have zero (actually the lowest is a 1) in Charisma, so my dialogue option is very limited. But who needs to be a charmer when you can shoot a Super Mutant in the head at 95%?
I'm loving the game, it looks gorgeous and I think it actually works really well as a first-person, as opposed to its previous turn-based isometric view.
The turn-based thing does exist in the new Fallout, but it's now called V.A.T.S. and you freeze time to target the enemy. I haven't figure out how to build up "action points" while in this mode, but it's amazingly gruesome when you destroy an enemy with a critical shot (we are talking a lot of decapitations).
Some bad news though, the game have high requirements to run on a computer, but it should fare fine on the PS3 and Xbox360 (however I should point out that the computer offers much more higher resolution gameplay due to turning on anti-aliasing up to 8x or high res texture). Also, you can no longer target the groin as an option :/
Still, this is such a great game. It's fun and it doesn't feel repetitive and you're never bored. Plus it's 10x better than Oblivion, especially because the enemies does not level up with you - so you feel like you're accomplishing something when you've invested all these experience points...
Anyway, back to music, here is another cover lover songs - but with a Halloween theme:
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ROY G AND THE BIV
roygandthebiv.com ♥ myspace.com/roygandthebiv So, in case you were wondering about the name 'Roy G. Biv', it's actually the acronymn of the colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. I thought it was pretty clever (and gay), so I did end up listening to this duo's EP. The one song that did catch my attention (that's not on their EP, but you can download this song for free on his myspace) is the cover song of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me", which long-time readers will remember that I've mentioned the original song before. The cover is pretty faithful, yet with their own guitar/keyboard mix to it. It's at time too synthy and the mix seems to overpower the vocals, but I reckon it's fine as it's their take on the song. It's not really my thing, but I will bet that Kate would really love this band, as she's expressed her love for synthpop duos, (such as Cromeo) in our podcast #30 show. |
MARY SHELLEY OVERDRIVE
maryshelleyoverdrive.blogspot.com ♥ myspace.com I will admit to download all of the EPs to check out, but have only listened to a few songs for sample - they seem to me like industrial-surf-DJ music. That description probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense until you listen to it. The vocals style reminds me of Rob Zombie. I was going to use their "The Lament of Janos Skorzeny", but being a cover lover, I did really enjoy their White Stripes cover "The Hardest Button to Button". It looks like the band just released their self-titled debut album. The description via their website lists:
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This week's news involves very well-known acts, so there's no need for introduction on any of these bands. I will add my own personal insights on the news, however.
The Raconteurs release their sophomore album Consolers Of The Lonely through Third Man Records/Warner Bros Records on today (March 25th).
I do like The White Stripes and based on some quick listen of this new album, I think I'm going to like this new album. It's very guitars and Jack White does a lot of singing on this album.
Excerpt from the press release:
Back in Nashville in May 2007 they made their first venture into the studio, putting a plethora of ideas down on 16 track tape; a method that gave them the freedom to try out arrangement and editing ideas they’d come up with during the writing process. When they came back to the ideas in the fall, following a brief hiatus where they all worked on other projects, they were able to turn them into a rich 14 song masterpiece, a far more bombastic and inventive album than their debut. Consolers Of The Lonely, with all of its twists and turns, is a spirited, dynamic and endlessly impressive album.
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Death Cab for Cutie Tour Dates
04/18 Bremerton,WA Admiral Theatre*
04/19 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre* 04/21 Arcata, CA Van Dozer Theatre* 04/22 Davis, CA Freeborn Hall* 04/23 San Francisco, CA Fillmore* 04/24 Las Vegas, NV Joint at Hard Rock 04/26 Indio, CA Coachella 05/09 Providence, RI Providence Piers 05/10 Boston, MA Bank of America 05/24 Portland, OR Les Schwab Thtre 05/25 George, WA Sasquatch! 05/28 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amp 06/15 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo 07/27 Pemberton, BC PembertonFest *sold-out show |
Death Cab For Cutie, another huge band, have a new single called "I Will Possess Your Heart" from their forthcoming album Narrow Stairs, which was produced and mixed by Chris Walla[W♥M].
Details of the album, due out on May 13th, and tour dates are available on their press release.
I've listened to the song a few times now and I can tell you that it's a slow-building song. The bass is really good at the intro, and the lyrics doesn't kick in until 80% of the way in. I suspect they may have to edit down to 3 minutes and cut out the epic intro, if they are to promote this to radio.
The song definitely has that Chris Walla touch, read Ceji's review on Field Manual.
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The Dresden Dolls are back with No, Virginia on May 20th, and it looks like it's a weird collection of new songs and some old, demos, and b-sides. It's not a greatest hits, it just looks like a companion album to Yes, Virginia (2006).
Excerpt from the press release:
Having spent nearly two years solid on the road since the release of Yes, Virginia, including tours with Panic! at the Disco, the True Colors tour with Cyndi Lauper and The Gossip, and their own sold-out headlining shows across the country, The Dresden Dolls are proud to put their newest collection of songs into your hands very soon. Due for release on Roadrunner Records on May 20th, 2008, the band’s new album, entitled No, Virginia, is made up of new songs, old demos and b-sides from the Yes, Virginia sessions. A startling companion album to an old fan favorite, No, Virginia is ripe with the incredible songwriting by which the Dolls are defined, and presents some of their best playing yet: Amanda’s piano may literally be turning to dust from the strength she’s using to bang on it, while Brian’s drums carry every melody on their sturdy snare snaps and chaotic cymbal crashes. Topped by Amanda’s uncontainable, multi-dimensional voice, No, Virginia contains some of the best songs in their repertoire.
Read more about The Dresden Doll from Silpa.
03/25/2008 12:06:00
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Here's your news roundup from press.weheartmusic.com.
| MIKA MIKO 02/26/08 Rickshaw Stop Noise Pop - San Francisco, CA 03/01/08 CIA - Los Angeles, CA 03/10/08 Trunk Space - Phoenix, AZ 03/11/08 Ramblin Gallery - El Paso, TX 03/13/08 French Legation Mus - Austin, TX 03/13/08 Myopenbar - Austin, TX 03/14/08 KRS SXSW Showcase - Austin,TX 03/14/08 Victory Grill - Austin, TX 03/16/08 Beerland - Austin, TX Press Release |
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I got a few tour date announcements, but since I'm limited to space here, you're going to have to go to The Slits help Chloe Sevigny celebrate new clothing line and tour US // Mika Miko, Neptune, Quintron to read the full article. I'll just be summarizing on some of the bands that I'm familar with.
So the first item on there is that The Slits to help Chloe Sevigny's new clothing line. If you like any Riot Grrls you know that many of these bands were hugely influenced by The Slits, an early 80s punk band from London.
I actually had no idea they were back together until I saw that they're going on tour and will be helping out the actress Chloe Sevigny (who many of you have probably seen her in the movie, Boys Don't Cry).
Speaking of punk grrls, I noticed that Mika Miko are also doing a few dates. Although I never picked up their C.Y.S.L.A.B.F. album, I was interested in them enough to grab a free MP3 from Kill Rock Star's website last year when the album was released.
I noticed that KRS have started their own blog, which isn't necessary just about music.
The other items are: Neptune launched their tour to support their new album, Guns Are For Kids to finish up on new record, and The May Fire to play Noise Pop '08.
The last item on the press release is that Quintron are on tour with Black Lips. I did get a chance to quickly listen to their EP Jamskate.
It sounds like a video game song done with an organ. There's two version of the "Jamskate" song on the EP, an instrumental version and the one with lyrics. Although I like the instrumental, I think it is kind of naked without the cool lyrics:
Steal our music and sell it like a whore
But when we're out on the floor, rolling around
Everything is alright like life on a cloud
We're going to jam! Jamskating
The actual cover art is black and white (as pictured), but I like this yellow cover.
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Tour Dates (with Caribou)
3/18 * Hamilton, ON * The Casbah
Press Release
3/19*Waterloo,ON*Starlight Lounge 3/20 * Toronto, ON * Lee's Palace 3/21 * Toronto, ON * Lee's Palace 3/22 * Ottawa, ON * Babylon 3/23 * Montreal, QC * La TuLipe 3/24 * Durham, NH * Strafford Room 3/25 * Northampton, MA * Iron Horse 3/26 * Boston, MA * Paradise 3/27 * Brooklyn, NY * Music Hall 3/28 * New York * Bowery Ballroom 3/29 * Philly, PA * Johnny Brenda's 3/30 * Washington*RockNRoll Hotel 3/31 * Charlottesville, VA * Satellite Ballroom 4/1 * Carrboro, NC * Cat's Cradle 4/2 * Athens, GA * 40 Watt Club 4/3 * Gainesville, FL * Common Grounds 4/4 * Orlando, FL * The Social 4/5 * Fort Lauderdale, FL * Culture Room 4/6 * Tampa, FL * Crowbar 4/7 * Tallahassee, FL * Club Downunder 4/8 * Nashville, TN * Mercy Lounge 4/9 * Columbus, OH * Wexner Center 4/10 * Urbana, IL * Illini Union Courtyard Café 4/11 * Chicago, IL * Empty Bottle 4/12 * Minneapolis, MN * Triple Rock Club 4/13 * Winnipeg, MB * Royal Albert Arms 4/14 * Saskatoon, SK * Amigos 4/15 * Edmonton, AB * Starlite Room 4/16 * Calgary, AB * Grand Theatre 4/18 * Vancouver, BC * Biltmore Cabaret (2 shows - early & late) 4/19 * Victoria, BC * Sugar 4/20 * Seattle, WA * Chop Suey 4/21 * Portland, OR * Doug Fir Lounge 4/23 * San Francisco, CA * The Independent 4/24 * Los Angeles, CA * El Rey Theatre 4/25 * Tucson, AZ * Plush 4/26 * El Paso, TX * Club 101 4/27 * Austin, TX * Emo's 4/28 * Dallas, TX * Palladium Loft 4/29 * Tulsa, OK * The Continental 4/30 * Kansas City, MO * The Record Bar 5/1 * St. Louis, MO * The Billiken Club 5/2 * Bloomington, IN * Waldron Auditorium 5/3 * Oberlin, OH * Oberlin College 5/4 * Buffalo, NY * Big Orbit's Soundlab |
One of the most unfriendly radio band name is Fuck Buttons. They're basically two experimental DJs of Andrew Hung & Benjamin John Power from Bristol and Street Horrrsing will be released March 18th, 2008.
A full review will be done later, I've only quickly listened to it, but first impression is that I think they're designed more as a live band than a studio recording band.
Street Horrrsing Tracklist
1. Sweet Love For Planet Earth
2. Ribs Out
3. Okay, Let's Talk About Magic
4. Race You to my Bedroom - Spirit Rise
5. Bright Tomorrow
6. Colours Move
The record is being released by ATP/R, which is the same company responsible for the Sold-Out My Bloody Valentine shows in June. I believe the actual pressed CD will not contain the band's logo or title, based on the images I've seen of the non-promo copies.
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Finally, The White Stripes are releasing Conquista EP, which is their Spanish version of "Conquest". Since I don't actually have "Conquista", I thought I'd display their english "Conquest" for you to listen.
I haven't heard the original Patti Page version (written by Corky Robbins), but I am assuming The White Stripes brought their own southern-rock flavor to it. They even released the song as a single from Icky Thump (2007) as they felt so strongly about this song.
The song did really well, reaching #2 on the Billboard charts (according to their press release)... it should be interesting to see how well they do with the Spanish audience as they're scheduled to appear on Pesi Musica.
So far, the White Stripes are nominated for 4 Grammys at Sunday's 50th Annual Grammy Awards, including "Best Alternative Album" for Icky Thump, "Best Rock Song" for the song "Icky Thump" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group."
On a side note, I noticed that the two are selling a two cameras: the JACK Holga and MEG Diana. Each is retailed for $150-180 and only 3,000 custom cameras were produced.
What I find fascinating is that these are FILM cameras, not digital. I haven't used a film camera in so long, I've always thought they had discontinued film altogether.
02/09/2008 14:46:38
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Alright, here's the final Christmas wrap-up (haha). They are fast and loose, so don't be too picky about my research.
The Parselmouths are two girls from Seattle, Washington, who writes Harry Potter songs through a Slytherin point of view. They're part of the Wizard Rock thing (see link).
They have an album called Sssss which they released last year. They seem to have been disenchanted (god I'm horrible with my puns) with traditional CD and will stop printing their debut album (currently it's selling at a reduced price of $8).
The Christmas song they did is a cover of "Santa Baby" (a song that's often miscredited to Marilyn Monroe) as "Voldy Baby" on the Jingle Spells: Leaky's Rocking Christmas (2007). All the details on this sold-out album is on the-leaky-cauldron.org.
More information on theparselmouths.com or myspace
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Speaking of puns, check out George Strait's "Merry Christmas Strait To You" from his 1986 album of the same name.
There are a few things I like about this song, first the 'strait' part
and, second, it's very cheerful and unapologeticly country look and sound.
The other cheery and happier song I really like is T.Rex's "Christmas Bop", which I couldn't dig up any information about this Christmas single. It seem to have been released in 1976 and according to Rhino: "the quashed single". Was this song forcibly suppressed ? It's so good!
For those who don't know T.Rex, they are a wildly popular glam rocker from the 70s, whose lead singer, Marc Bolan tragically died of a car accident shortly before his 30th birthday. The band re-formed under Mickey Finn's direction, but renamed themselves as Mickey Finn's T.Rex until Finn's death in 2003.
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I previously mentioned The Lovers
and their sex-drenched song "Christmas Tree" (I don't think she's
singing about a tree, if you know what I mean) and so I thought I'd put
up their BBC live performance.
A few songs will end this post: Baxendale's "Flash Gordon" is from A Very Magistery Christmas. I bought this song off of e-music
and my number one complaint about e-music is that they don't offer
album artwork - so apologies for the poor artwork.
As you know I love Baxendale and am sadden that they are no longer releasing music. You can read more about them on W♥M.
The Jackson Five's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is quite cute. I believe they only released one Christmas album (in 1970), but the album's been re-issued over the years with different artwork and tracklisting.
The original chart-topping song was recorded by Jimmy Boyd, who was barely 12 years old at the time. Boyd went on to record several other #1 hits, but I've never heard of any of them :/
Finally, who doesn't like The White Stripes? V2 Records released Merry Christmas From ... The White Stripes on 7" in 2002.
The b-sides are pretty hilarious, it includes Meg White singing (or trying to sing while forgetting the lyrics) to "Silent Night". The other b-side is just Jack White reading "Story of the Magi".
So happy Christmas, we'll do this again next year!
Edit: I was waiting for the artwork to "The Spirit Of Things", so I was finally given the image (it's very very tiny).
Cerebral Paul is a solo project from Paul Saylor, the keyboardist from Fish Relics.
He's offering this instrumental song for download on his myspace until midnight.... which is probably over by now.
In the spirit of the holidays, I've made my single In "The Spirit Of Things" available as a free download. This offer ends at midnight tonight, so get your copy now!
Find out more about Fish Relics on their myspace page.
12/25/2007 19:02:34
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