Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Quantic Presents: The World's Rarest Funk 45s
This collection is compiled by musician and DJ Will Holland, leader of the Quantic Soul Orchestra, a man based out of Columbia who certainly knows his funk. The title of this collection says it all. Quantic Presents: The World's Rarest Funk 45s consists of 16 incredibly funky tracks that move so incredibly well it is impossible to not, at the very least, tap your foot along to the beat when listening to these songs. As my mother used to say, "funk does a body good", so give this one a listen and live longer.
Future Islands 'Crish' (Javelin Remix)
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ryan Adams: Live in Jamaica
Back in 2002, Ryan Adams released the DVD "Music in High Places", an ongoing series that has musicians perform their songs in tropical environments. This is the audio from these performances, one with the ever famous Frederick "Toots" Hibbert when they play "Hard Time Situation". Besides this reggae rendition, Ryan Adams along with The Cardinals, take on "New York, New York", "Firecracker" as well as others. Its nice to hear these songs stripped down accompanied with some interesting hand drums and performed in a unique way. If you're a Ryan Adams fan this is worth a listen.
Confederacy in Brooklyn
I was in a bar. It was in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn where you often find a division between young artistic types and life-long Polish locals. We went to this specific bar because we were celebrating our friends birthday. I have been to said bar a few times a couple years back and found it welcoming, often empty and having the perfect dive bar jukebox. When we walked in everything we saw was not what I expected to see.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The Morrison Hotel Gallery
Herbie Hancock, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1964
The Morrison Hotel Gallery, located in New York City, has one of of the best collections of music photographs around. Taken over the years, there are so many photographs that captured some of the most influential people in music. Below is the "About Us" taken from their website.
The Morrison Hotel gallery is about people. Founded in 2001 by former record company executive and producer Peter Blachley, former independent record store owner Richard Horowitz and music photographer Henry Diltz, The Morrison Hotel Gallery, which represents world renowned photographers, has grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography. As you view some of the most inspiring and iconic images of music and musicians photographed over the last fifty-plus years, think about the people who existed on both sides of the lens. The photographers had no idea what they were creating or how historic the imagery would become. It is a one-second click of the shutter that creates a timeless moment in our lives.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
My Morning Jacket & Boing Boing
It is safe to say that Boing Boing is easily one of my favorite websites out there. Combining technology, art, current events and everything in between, Boing Boing delivers on a daily basis. Well they linked up with My Morning Jacket, argued one of the better better bands touring right now (who hit the road soon), when they were in Oakland. Sit back and enjoy the time well spent between BB & MMJ.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Martin Dosh
Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Martin Dosh is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist who is currently the drummer for Andrew Bird. I was not aware of the man until I saw the Bird documentary "Fever Year", a documentary follow Bird and his band on the road, in which Dosh was featured. It was there that informed me about how talented Dosh really is when it comes to loops and layers. Below is a video of him at home playing with Mike Lewis
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Interview with Krist, Dave and Butch Vig
There has been so much buzz surrounding the 20th anniversary of Nevermind by Nirvana. Understandably so, the record changed the direction music was heading at the time. It put a steak through the heart of hair bands everywhere and it even knocked the King of Pop off the top of the charts. In part with all the press surrounding the anniversary, Sirius/XM radio created a temporary Nirvana channel in which they had a wonderful "Town Hall" gathering lead by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart talking with former Nirvana members Krist Novocelic and Dave Grohl as well as Nevermind Producer Butch Vig. It is a nice long piece where the group tells stories about making the record and the fame that follows as well as take questions from the audience. Below is a link (via Rock it Out!) to listen to the entire segment.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Beck: Live in Tokyo (2000)
This was on incredibly heavy rotation when I came across this ten years ago. It found back in my ears today. This funky, sexually charged set by Beck and his band during the Midnite Vultures tour, which I did not see and now regret terribly, is solid from start to finish. There are even wonderful teases of Michael Jackson and Black Sabbath. This type of high energy show may be no more when it comes to seeing Beck these days but that is not a guarantee. The man has broken down musical barriers time and time again. Who knows what is in store down the road.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Nirvana: Pine Street Theatre (1990)
This recording was included in the reissue of Bleach. Recorded on February 9, 1990 in Portland, Oregon with original drummer Chad Channing. The sound quality is perfect and it certainly is a must hear.
Intro
School
Floyd the Barber
Dive
Love Buzz
Spank Thru
Molly’s Lips
Sappy
Scoff
About a Girl
Been a Son
Blew
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Aphex Twin: Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Argued to be second to none when discussing ambient electronic music, Aphex Twin made a record with almost zero reference points. Even with its low-fi sound, since these tracks were recorded directly onto cassette, this record is viewed as original of an album as it gets. Repetitive yet strange beat patterns with strange synth sounds that wash over each track. This record has been on heavy rotation this week and it is one of the records that finds its way to surface from time to time. Originally released in 1992 this record still sounds fresh and exciting for it is a record that will never sound dated.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Prefuse 73: The '92 vs. '02 Collection EP
I was in college, hosting a funk & soul show on the college radio station, when I walked in a saw this record in the "reject box". Essentially it was a box of music that was shipped to the station the directors felt for whatever reason felt this particular music did not have home at the station. I was aware of Prefuse 73 after hearing (and loving) Vocal Studies & Uprock Narratives. I immediately grabbed this record knowing nothing about it. What I found out it was that each track was wonderfully beat-filled and because of that I have been listening this record ever since. I threw this record on the stereo the other day and went down musical memory lane. If you have not heard this record in some time or even at all, I recommend checking this one. It is not as glitchy as his later records where this one is just stacked with futuristic grooves.
"Love You Bring" by Prefuse 73
"I'll Believe in Anything" (Cover)
I was recently sent this cover of the Wolf Parade song "I'll Believe in Anything" by Her Space Holiday. The original is up there with one of my favorites but there is something about this cover draws me in.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ryan Adams: "New York, New York" (Solo)
The good folks over at TwentyFourBit informed me that Ryan Adams recently stopped by WNYC. It was there where Ryan Adams started talking about the reaction his song "New York, New York", from his 2001 release Gold, to the terror attacks on 9/11. It was then Ryan performed a stripped-down rendition of the song alone at the the piano. Below you can listen to the interview and the performance. As wonderful as the original version is, this solo performance can easily be described as beautiful.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Timeless: Hank Williams Tribute
Released in 2001, this record has some high profile names covering one of the greatest in country music. You have Beck performing "Your Cheatin' Heart". Ryan Adams is on here, so is Bob Dylan and Keith Richards. There is no question of the influence Hank Williams had on musicians. This is just a small example of how influential he was on such phenomenal talent.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Future Islands: Live in Paris
You can watch the entire performance, from Point Ephémère in Paris, right here.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Future Islands: "Balance"
Future Islands are slated to release their new album - On The Water - in October through Thrill Jockey. Many people are curious to hear how it compares to their exceptional breakthrough release In Evening Air that was put on many peoples "best of" lists. Interview Magazine posted the song "Balance" that will be on their new record. From what it seems On The Water will be just as strong as In Evening Air. Future Islands put on the best club concert right now in my honest opinion. There are too many bands that just stand up on stage and act as if getting payed to play music is a chore. It is the exact opposite when you see Future Islands perform.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck: Djam Leelii
Two Senegal singers playing guitar atop some basic percussion. This album resonates beauty. It is so soft yet hypnotizing. Instead of describing it I rather have the music speak for itself.
Muudo Hormo by Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Bill Withers: Live at Carnegie Hall
Bill Withers has always had a soft spot in my heart. A cassette of his, purchased at a gas station years prior, stayed in my car for years until the tape deck decided it wanted to spin no more. His message presented to you through a sound so welcoming it was hard not to pay attention. Decades after their release, his song will come on the radio and it is impossible to not turn it up. His music is something that anyone, even the ones who care the least about music, will know at least one of his songs. Withers' crystal clear voice often backed by a strong groove strikes a cord with people across the board.
This record shows what the man and his band can do when they hit the fanciest of stages in 1972.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Biggi Hilmars: Cincematic Songs
I saw that trailer for A Life In A Day and absouletly loved the song used at the beginning. After some digging I found out it was the song "Future Prospect" by Biggi Hilmars, found on this record. Hilmars blends so many genres - classical, ambient and some electronic - to create such an inviting musical landscape. With a sound that fits so well, Hilmars is becoming a sought out person to use his music in trailers, commercials and television series. Check it out, ideally with some nice headphones, and get lost in this beautiful record.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Wu-Tang Clan: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
I cannot say anything about this record that has not already been said. There is something incredibly magical about this record. The rugged rhymes atop beautiful beats made from the finest funk and soul cuts just creates something so incredibly unique. This record is flawless. From start to finish every track is unrivaled. RZA produced an atmosphere for every member of Wu-Tang Clan to shine on this record. It is interesting to listen to the original songs that RZA used to make the beats for this record. This record came out almost 20 years ago and it is still as strong as ever.
Friday, August 5, 2011
NoMeansNo: Wrong
Hailing from Canada, NoMeansNo is considered the forefathers of math rock. Their progressive punk sound has been a major influence on several musicians, one being Dave Grohl. There is no question this record grabs you by throat and throws you on the floor. When you listen to this record you can immediately tell NoMeansNo put thought into their music when you hear traces of jazz fusion as well as funk yet album is fast, hard and incredibly smart.
Plus, it will kick your ears ass.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Radiohead: From the Basement
A audio recording of Radiohead performing their latest album "The King of Limbs" live in its entirety for Nigel Goodrich's ongoing series From the Basement.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Blur: Think Tank
Unexpectedly this record cam on last night during a relaxed barbecue setting where no meats were served but instead tender tuna steaks. I had not heard Think Tank in years and when it came on it was one of those moments when the first song came on I thought to myself, "Oh, I forgot how much I love this song". Then the next song came on and I thought the same thing. Then the third. You see where this is going? This is a great album where every song is solid in its own way. There are some beautiful, slow songs while there are others that are fist-pump anthems. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this record all over again.
Pavement: Black Walls
I wish this song was recorded in the studio. I watched "Slow Century" again this weekend and ever since this song has been in my head. Everything about this song is beautiful. It is one of those perfect Pavement songs where its a wonderful balance between sloppiness and cleverness with great lyrics.
You shouldn't hate your body 'cause it's a part of you
"In The Garden of Beasts"
During my week away I got my hands on a book I cannot seem to put down. I recently picked up Erik Larson's novel "In the Garden of Beasts". Larson approaches "In the Garden of Beasts" as he did with his other bestseller, "The Devil in the White City", by taking historical documents and events and shapes them into a story that reads like fantastic fiction. "In the Garden of Beasts" follows William E. Dodd, a University of Chicago professor, to Berlin in 1933 as he is tapped by Franklin D. Roosevelt to be an American Ambassador. The news had just begun to spill over the Atlantic Ocean about what the newly appointed Chancellor of Germany was doing to the Jewish people. The reign of terror by Adolf Hilter was just starting to gain momentum. This is a fascinating novel and Larson's strong ability to paint such a wonderful landscape that you feel as if you are transported back in time to such a pinnacle point in history. This book reads fast and you find yourself wanting to know more. There is still a month left of summer. If you want to add another book to your summer list, I would say throw this on top of the pile.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Battles: Gloss Drop
The obvious difference between Gloss Drop and their previous record Mirrored is that Tyondai Braxton's vocals and sound effects are not around this time but have no fear! This album is just as solid and to be honest I like the direction they are going compared to their previous record. Gloss Drop still has that math- rock sound that make Battles' sound so unique but has a different twist to it, as if they decided to not have such a frenzied sound than before. Primarily an instrumental album, the trio tapped some guest vocalists for this record, one specifically being Gary Newman. It took me a minute to get around to digesting this record but I am happy I did, its been growing on me more and more everytime I listen to it. I am checking them out next week and I curious how it will come off as a trio because when I saw them last, having no idea who they were, they were a quartet and the whole show blew me away at how good it was.
Beginners
This wonderful film, written and directed by Mike Mills, is essentially a love story. But to be more specific, I should say love stories. At the very beginning you meet Oliver (Ewan McGregor) who is cleaning up his fathers home after he has died from cancer. Olivers father, played by a fantastic Christopher Plummer, only a short time before his death and after his wife's passing, informs Oliver that he is gay, has been gay since he was 13 and now wants to explore this part of life that he has withheld for so long. The news shocks Oliver but accepts his fathers wish and supports him as he enjoys the finals months he has to live. You witness flashbacks of Oliver interacting with his father before he dies as well as time he spent with his mother, the sleeper character played by Mary Page Keller, when he was a child. In present time, set in 2003 Los Angeles, Oliver meets a french actress named Anna, played by the beautiful Mélanie Laurent, and before you know there are sparks of a new romantic relationship between the two. You watch the relationship between Oliver and Anna expand and extract with flashbacks of Olivers life before he met Anna, possibly an insight into why he seems so sad.
"Beginners" is a film where you watch ones journey dealing with love, life and death. The style that Mike Mills incorporates into this film works well, using voice over by Oliver on top of still images discussing what it was like in 1955 when his parents wed and what it is like in 2003. The style reminds me of something Wes Anderson and, as how Wes Anderson does so well, Mills delivers a journey for which you take with these characters. In the end you feel as if you know them personally, you walk into their lives and when it is all said and done, you want to see what happens down the road as they continue their journey.
Arby's
I went to college in Dayton, Ohio. It is not a farmland town that you might expect living in the middle of the country. Dayton is a small-sized city that you can tell, at one point, was prospering but for various reasons peaked and been shrinking as the years go by. The university is a major contributor to the various businesses in town. One of the businesses is Arby’s.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Future Islands
An interview with Samuel T. Herring, the lead singer of Future Islands, talking about performing on stage and in doing so popping your knee out of its socket. I saw them peform this week in a packed and sweaty club in Brooklyn. Like they do every time I see them they gave it their all and the crowd was loving every minute of it. They put on such a phenomenal show. More bands need this typeof stage presence.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Daft Punk: Live in Las Vegas
Recorded in 2007 when Daft Punk took part in the multi-genre music festival Vegoose which is sadly no more. This set, consisting of seven songs with over half of them 10 minutes or longer, is a show packed with big beats from start to finish. In the background, in the car, in a room full of people, Daft Punk delivers and this live recording proves they can do it harder, better and faster than most.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Homosexuals Love Iced Tea
There was a day a ways back when I was socializing too much, incorporating lots of whiskey into my daily regiment, and thought the best thing I should do is take the night off. With that in mind I thought I’d enjoy a delicious non-alcoholic drink on the couch since all I ever have is water in my house. Plus, I was out of smokes. A full pack of cigarettes is always a necessary piece of the puzzle if planning to lay on the couch all night watching movies so I mustered up some energy and began my massive trek to the corner store located, conveniently, right at the corner of my block. I walked into the store and headed towards the back to choose my beverage.
Jeff the Brotherhood: We Are The Champions
Here we have a brother duo from Nashville who incorporate distorted, fuzzy guitars with lots of heavy snare and bass drum beats all combined to make some heavy rock n' roll. I have no idea why I have not seen this band yet. Everyone says their live shows stick with you and are hard to shake, like smoke on your clothes after leaving a dive bar. Make no mistake, this record is stripped down pop simply played fast and loud. Coming at about 35 minutes, We Are The Champions is a record with 11 cuts that are come at you quickly, filling your head with a sound similar to something if early Weezer and the Black Keys got together one drunken night and fucked.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Big Box Stores
There is a lot of talk recently surrounding Target employees attempting to unionize yet company has been going to great lengths to prevent this from happening. I have not worked at Target but I have worked at another big-box store.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NYC Subway
I am lucky that I do not need to ride the subway on a daily basis. I am grateful I can ride my bike or drive to work only a short distance away. Unfortunately I was riding the subway during morning rush hour the other day and the train was beyond crowded. The amount of people, all scrambling to get on the next train, overwhelmed me. I decided to let the first train go by without even attempting to get on. I thought to myself there is a small chance the next train would be less crowded.
Nirvana: Peel Sessions
There is a lot of talk about Nirvana putting out a massive deluxe edition of Nevermind for the 20th Anniversary of its release. Several reports are saying that included in this forthcoming release is all the Peel Sessions Nirvana did between 1989 and 1991. Recorded over three sessions, Nirvana headed over the pond to record with John Peel for BBC1. Consisting of several originals and as well as covers, you can see why they would add these recordings to the anniversary boxed set.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ryan Adams: June 11, 2011
An excellent quality recording of Ryan solo on stage in Oslo, Norway. I am not sure if this European tour he is doing will carry over into the states but this recording will fill the void if you have one. The performance is intimate and beautiful yet at certain points hilarious. He even calls out someone in the front row for recording the performance with their phone rather than sitting back and simply enjoying the show. The way he presents his point it is impossible to disagree with him. This is the type of Ryan Adams I cannot get enough on and I know this will become a regular in my musical rotation.
Speaking With Strangers
Recently a friend and I were walking the streets on New York City after the bars had closed. If anyone has been in that situation you know that you encounter some interesting people. It was then we decided we should interview some of them. When interviewing a stranger on the street with a camera thrown in their face they tend to tense up, back off and refuse to talk with you. When it is only audio recorded though your mobile phone it is as if you are just another drunk chatting with them of the street. This is a little piece I put together with part of an interview we did.
The Decemberists
The Decemberists have been touring the country promoting their latest release, The King is Dead, which brought them by NPR to perform for the series Tiny Desk Concerts. With only Chris Funk, Sara Watkins and Colin Meloy performing acoustic, the band peforms "Down By The Water", "Rox In The Box" and "June Hymn".
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
"Hello There" by Louis C.K.
I was listening to the WTF Podcast with Marc Maron interviewing his old friend, Louis C.K. Within their discussion of how they each got their start, Louis C.K. mentioned these short films he made when he was in his early 20's and that he posted them online. I do not know when they were made. I guess I could go find out how old Louis C.K. is on his Wikipedia page and count backwards or do math to figure how what year it was when his was in his early to mid 20's but that sounds boring and sort of sad. To be honest, I don't care what year it was made. More I think about, I don't even fucking care if you even watch the short that Louis C.K. made that I just mentioned. Go back to doing whatever the fuck you do and forget that you even read this.
Mad Magazine
The early years of my childhood took place in a town where there were many pretty things to look at and simplicity was embraced. With that said, I got much joy going to 7-Eleven to drink slurpees and play arcade games. It was also at said convenience store I often purchased Mad, the iconic comic book that somehow has withstood the test of time. From Kennedy to Obama being portrayed on the cover is proof how this magazine has stuck around. The thing with Mad was that I often liked the covers of the magazine more so than the content inside. Sure, there was great spoofs on pop culture and Spy vs. Spy but I always loved the covers. And it is here where you can check out 60 of the best covers from when the magazine got its start in the 1950's through today. Some are silly, other cleaver, but most importantly to me, they bring back a lot of memories.
Future Islands: Before the Bridge
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Kevin Drew: Spirit If
Fucked Up
Fucked Up released a new album, "David Comes to Life", that many people are saying is great. I have not heard the whole album in its entirety yet but what I have heard I really enjoyed. Looking around, I came across this 10 minute short on the band. I think its an interesting watch for someone unfamiliar with this band. It seems like Fucked Up is just gaining more and more attention everyday. NPR reviewed the new album, almost every website praises them but, it seems, the band has kept its humble roots. Its nice to see a solid, rock band gaining attention that it deserves.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Gang of Four: Entertainment!
The song "Damaged Goods" has been bouncing around in my head this morning for reasons more than one. With that, I thought I would add Gang of Four's 1979 debut album, Entertainment!, that "Damnged Goods" is on, so you can enjoy it if you haven't heard it.
"Damaged Goods"
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Weeknd: House of Balloons
This is a hard one to describe. With that said, House of Balloons has an R&B base but from there the sound spreads into other genres making it hard to pin it down. Regardless, this album is smooth as some black silk draped on a sexy body in bed. I love the balance of sensuality and darkness. The drowsy atmosphere is found throughout the album but there are times the beat picks up, creating a groove perfect for dancing by yourself, with too many drinks in your stomach, in a crowded room with little light. Plus, there are lyrics, passionate and dramatic at times, certainly have the recipe for perfect sing along time alone or with friends. I have been taking this album in recently and you should do the same if you have not yet. It has a radio-friendly element to it but, at the same time, too off for radio which is the perfection combination for me.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott: Young Brigham
Born in Brooklyn, Ramblin' Jack Elliott was not interested in following in his fathers footsteps to become a surgeon. Elliott was drawn to the rodeos that were happening at Madison Square Garden and this city boy wanted to be country through and through. Eventually he found a rodeo to travel with but eventually his parents tracked him down and dragged him back to Brooklyn. It was upon his return he befriended Woody Guthrie and viewed the man as a friend and inspiration. The chain of influence from Guthrie to Elliott was passed on by Elliott to Bob Dylan when he arrived in New York City from Minneapolis. Elliott's sound is classic Amerciana, blending folk, bluegrass and country. Young Brigham, released in 1968, has Elliott covering Guthrie, Dylan and even The Rolling Stones, plus several songs written by Elliott himself. In the end, this is a great folk record with country undertones. Its clean, simple and has a wonderful rich sound to enjoy. Ramblin' Jack Elliott is a singer/songwriter is someone that seems to have gotten swept under the rug of popularity since he surrounded himself with names biggert han his own. Regardless, he hung around these greats because he had the same skill and passion as them and that is heard when you hear his music.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Brenton Wood: Brenton Wood's 18 Best
Many of you would recognize Brenton Wood from the first track, "Gimme Little Sign", on this record. That does not mean you should stop there! This record, originally released in 1991, portrays the strong careers that Wood had when he hit the R&B scene in 1967. Inspired by singers like Sam Cooke, Wood gained attention with his single, " The Oogum Boogum Song", that reached #19 on the Billboard charts. This record is 18 tracks of solid soul music. This is a great record to take in since you will know, at least, a couple of tracks but I am sure more will grow on you when you have a listen. Spring is has finally arrived and what better way to welcome it is with some upbeat soul in your ears.
"Baby You Got It" by Brenton Wood
Gillian Welch: The Harrow and The Harvet
Her first record in eight years is set to come out on June 28. The Harrow and The Harvest, produced by long-time musical companion David Rawlings, is coming out on their own label Acony Records. I have to admit I am greatly looking forward to this record. Her albums have always delivered and I am sure this new record will do the same.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
A Book to Enjoy
For the last year I have been wanting to read The Kennedy Assisnation -- 24 Hours After: Lyndon B. Johnson's Pivotal First Day as President and finally grabbed it from the library last night. I started reading it last night and could not put it down. Author Stevn M. Gillon takes a new approach on such a historical event in American history. Gillon looks into the relationship between Johnson and John and Robert Kennedy. The style of writing is far from the dry, textbook style of so many history books, this one moves like a narrative. I have always been fascinated with this tragic American event and Gillon sheds light on the short amount of time when one president was killed and another had to be sworn in a few hours later.
WTF with Marc Maron
I have to admit I had not given this incredibly, entertaining podcast a chance until this past Sunday. Going for a stroll on a gorgeous spring day, I decided to give it a try. To be honest, a podcast with the name "WTF" does not make me want to stop everything I am doing and give it a try. "This American Life" had already been heard so I wanted a nice, hour-long length podcast to enjoy. I am so happy I did. Essentially the format of this podcast is Marc Maron, a veternan comedian, rants about any random event going in and around his life for about five minutes or so. Afterward he interviews someone in the garage. And these someones are often incredibly talented comedians. Since I jumped head first into this podcast I have listened to Andy Dick (my favorite episode so far), Conan O'Brien, Ed Helms and Rob Corrdry. He has a ton of episodes more to enjoy so if you have not listened to this very candid and absorbing podcast, do so now by checking them out here.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Medeski, Martin & Wood on WNYC
Yesterday Medeski, Martin & Wood came by WNYC to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band. The band met with John Schaefer, the host of Soundcheck, to talk about early years, how they grew as a band.
A Bunch of People Cover Woody Guthrie
Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, and Old Crow Medicine Show are on the Railroad Revival Tour together, touring the country by rail. TwentyFourBit pointed out that VH1 met up with the tour down in Austin, Texas and caught the band outside their train to perform a nice long rendition of the Woody Guthrie song "This Train is Bound for Glory". You cannot help but see how much joy these three bands are getting out of this tour together. I have never been a huge fan of any of these bands but after watching this performance I wish I was this tour. It also reminds me of the when the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band and others hit the rails on a tour through Canada.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
My Morning Jacket Documentary (Preview)
Here is a preview of the 30-minute documentary "One Big Holiday" about My Morning Jacket that is included with the deluxe edition of their new album Circuital.
Peter Gabriel Covers Tom Waits
I came across The Voice Project via TwentyFourBit. The Voice Project raises awareness and funds to help women in Uganda by filming musicians covering other musicians. As mentioned, this is Peter Gabriel covering Tom Waits' "In the Neighborhood" solo on the piano.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Soulwax: Any Minute Now
I watched "Part of the Weekend Never Dies", a documentary about Soulwax, this evening. To say the least I did not know how much music this group, specially brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, actually put out. There are so many layers to this group that its almost hard to digest it all. I do know, after watching this documentary, that these guys are so deeply invested in the music they almost come off as a group of mad scientists with their, what seems like, endless touring whether it is a group or as a DJ set. After watching "Part of the Weekend Never Dies" you cannot help but think that your everyday life crawls at a snails pace compared to how hard these guys hit the road crossing the globe, making people go ape shit every night they play.
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