8/29/2014
8/28/2014
Zola Jesus Reveals "Dangerous Days" Video
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Honeyblood Release Liz Phair Cover For Rookie Theme Song
HONEYBLOOD RELEASE COVER OF LIZ PHAIR'S "MESMERIZING" FOR ROOKIE
DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW
HONEYBLOOD
Shona McVicar and Stina Tweeddale aka Honeyblood have just debuted this month's Rookie theme song, their take on Liz Phair's "Mesmerizing," which was produced by former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur. You can listen to the track and read an exclusive interview with the duo below.
Honeyblood released their self-titled debut album last month, receiving praise from critics at Pitchfork, Stereogum, BUST and more. Of the album, the New York Times wrote "Honeyblood is a bracing two piece...that specializes in a refreshing contrast of jangle and derision. They pair the melancholy guitars of early '90s shoe gaze with surf-rock tempo - the result is energetic, peppy hostility."
Honeyblood will play a run of dates in the UK this fall. Watch this space for more news..
Honeyblood Track Listing /
1. Fall Forever
2. Super Rat
3. (I'd Rather Be) Anywhere But Here
4. Bud
5. Killer Bangs
6. Biro
7. Choker
8. No Spare Key
9. Joey
10. Fortune Cookie
11. All Dragged Up
12. Braidburn Valley
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"Honeyblood is a bracing two piece...that specializes in a refreshing contrast of jangle and derision. They pair the melancholy guitars of early '90s shoe gaze with surf-rock tempo - the result is energetic, peppy hostility." New York Times
"Rolling drums providing the backbone for toothache-inducing guitars and one hell of a central hook." - Pitchfork
"A blend of blustery vocals and swirling guitars." Noisey
"The self-titled debut from the UK ladies Honeyblood shows off their propensity for making exceptionally well-crafted, indie-pop songs that are simultaneously sweet and sour." - BUST
"...based in Glasgow but sounding like something from a California dream." - FADER
"We fall for Honeyblood, hard." Time Out
"Hazy, wistful sound." - ELLE
"There is so much to adore...There are guitars, which gleam with iridescent beauty. There are vocals, which bubble over with an immediately ingratiating spunk. Most of all, there are lyrics, which pull no punches even amidst all the sweetness." - Stereogum
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8/27/2014
Shuggie Otis
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Psychedelic soul musician Shuggie Otis was only 20 when his album Inspiration Information came out in 1974. He'd already performed on stage with his father, the late bandleader Johnny Otis; while still a teenager, he wrote "Strawberry Letter 23," which sold millions for The Brothers Johnson. Shuggie Otis turned down offers to play guitar with The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Blood, Sweat & Tears so he could make his own way as a frontman. Otis has since become a cult icon.
—Maggie Brennan, WCBE music director
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8/26/2014
2:54 Announce New Album Out November 11th on Bella Union
2:54 ANNOUNCE ALBUM 'THE OTHER I'
OUT NOVEMBER 11TH ON BELLA UNION
DEBUT NEW SONG "IN THE MIRROR" VIA FADER
Photo: Joseph Piper
Bella Union are thrilled to announce the release of The Other I, the new album from 2:54, which will be available on November 11th, 2014. FADER today premiered the brand new song "In The Mirror."
Even before Colette and Hannah Thurlow wrote their new album, the London-based sisters' atmospheric, imaginative and thrilling vein of rock music under the name 2:54 was already a force to be reckoned with. But the events that tested their commitment and resilience have upped the ante, to produce the magnificent drama and beauty of The Other I. From the expansive, tempo-shifting opener "Orion" (recently premiered online), and the pining roots of "The Monaco" to the ambient haunts of "Tender Shoots" and the shape-shifting tour de force of "Raptor," the album significantly widens the net beyond the achievements of 2:54's self-titled debut. The Other I is all the stronger for Hannah and Colette's hands-on approach to production while Colette's lead vocals show a striking versatility. The album's emotional terrain has been carved from circumstances out of their control but equally their sisterly bond.
As Colette explains, the album's title was inspired by a favorite poet, Percy Shelley, "a rousing romantic, politically charged, a proto-punk of sorts. He called his friend and muse Elizabeth Hitchener the 'sister of my soul, my second self.' These lines kept returning to me last year and from there I arrived at The Other I. The Other I is an enquiry into the duality of the human experience - the division between the self that pounds on like a juggernaut in your head, and the self you present to the world. The idea extends to Hannah and I, to our sisterhood. We know intrinsically what the other thinks and feels, music is just another language we use to communicate."
Written in Paris and London, the album was recorded at Bella Union's East London studio before the Thurlows and Alex Robins decamped to North London's Fish Factory to complete it alongside co-producer and mixer James Rutledge, who's worked with the likes of Radiohead and Fever Ray. "In The Mirror" and "Sleepwalker" are cited as key entry points to the album's core values, while lyrically "Orion" sets the scene for the album's adventures. "Raptor" is the album's brilliant finale, with its simmering intro, hypnotic flow, thrilling coda and rallying mantra: "Calling, I'm calling, I'm calling, I can hear it / You don't know us / One more turn and then I'll go / The end, the end, the end is close."
The Other I will be released November 11th on Bella Union. Album artwork and tracklisting can be found below.
The Other I
Tracklisting
01. Orion
02. Blindfold
03. In The Mirror
04. No Better Prize
05. Sleepwalker
06. Tender Shoots
07. The Monaco
08. Crest
09. Pyro
10. South
11. Glory Days
12. Raptor
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Agnes Obel Announces 'Aventine' Deluxe Edition
AGNES OBEL
AVENTINE DELUXE EDITION RELEASED 6TH OCTOBER ON PLAY IT AGAIN SAM
+ LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE VINYL LP AVENTINE / PHILHARMONICS
+ DAVID LYNCH REMIX OF 'FUEL TO FIRE' HERE
+ VIDEO HERE
+ OCTOBER TOUR INCL LONDON SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE SHOW
On 6th October Play It Again Sam will release a deluxe edition of Agnes Obel’s hit second albumAventine. Originally released in September 2013 to unanimous critical acclaim, Aventine has been a success all across Europe, reaching the Top 10 in five countries. The new deluxe edition includes a second CD with new songs Under Giant Trees, Arches, and September Song, live versions of the singles The Curse, Words Are Dead, and Aventine, plus a David Lynch remix of Fuel To Fire and a Daniel Matz reworking of Dorian.
"I loved doing this remix,” says Lynch. “I was turned onto Agnes' music through my record label...I think she has a most beautiful voice and can do things with her voice that are unique and extraordinary"
Listen to the David Lynch remix of ‘Fuel To Fire’ here
Also released on 6th October is a double LP of Aventine and Philharmonics, Obel’s 2010 debut album. Each is a limited edition pressing on black heavyweight vinyl, and the package includes a CD of both albums, which have to date sold almost a million copies combined.
Watch the new video for ‘Fuel To Fire’ here
Originally from Copenhagen, Agnes Obel has lived in Berlin since 2006, where ‘Aventine’ was recorded at her Chalk Wood Studios between January and May 2013. Like Philharmonics, the new album was written, arranged, and produced by Obel, who provides piano and vocals. Obel recently headlined Somerset House as part of the Summer Series, and made her first UK festival appearance at Latitude. She will return to the UK in October to play dates in Brighton and London.
Agnes Obel Aventine Deluxe Edition tracklisting:
Disc 1:
- Chord Left
- Fuel To Fire
- Dorian
- Aventine
- Run Cried The Crawling
- Tokka
- The Curse
- Pass Them By
- Words Are Dead
- Fivefold
- Smoke & Mirrors
Disc 2:
- Under Giant Trees
- Arches
- September Song
- Run Cried The Crawling (Live)
- Chord Left (Live)
- Fuel To Fire (Live)
- Aventine (Live)
- Words Are Dead (Live)
- The Curse (Live)
- Dorian (Daniel Matz Rework)
- Fuel To Fire (David Lynch Remix)
Tour dates:
October
Sun 5th Paris FR, Olympia
Mon 6th Amiens FR, Le Cirque
Weds 8th Amsterdam NL, Carré
Thurs 9th Liege BE, Forum
Fri 10th Munich DE, Philharmonie
Sun 12th Berlin DE, Admiralspalast
Mon 13th Warsaw, PO, Stodola
Weds 15th Hamburg DE, CCH
Thurs 16th Lausanne CH, Theatre Beauliue
Sun 19th Luxembourg, LX Rockhal
Mon 20th Tours FR, Le Vinci
Tues 21st Brighton UK, All Saints Church
Weds 22nd London UK, Shepherds Bush Empire
Pre-order:
Digital: http://smarturl.it/aventinedlxdigi
8/25/2014
MUSIC ICON PRINCE ANNOUNCES TWO BRAND NEW STUDIO
MUSIC ICON PRINCE ANNOUNCES TWO BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUMS!
‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ AND ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’
BOTH RELEASED SEPTEMBER 29th
Both albums, which are sold separately, are now available for pre-order via digital retailers and fromhttp://www.artofficialage.com. Early buyers will be able to unlock ‘instant grat’ tracks from each record. The album releases will also be marked by a series of very special events taking place globally, to be confirmed shortly. 2014 has been one of the most exciting years yet for the prodigious musical talent. Together with 3RDEYEGIRL, he rocked UK and European audiences into a frenzy with his sell-out ‘Hit & Run’ tours, generating some of the most significant critical acclaim of his career so far. In April, NPG Music Publishing was launched, marking the first time Prince’s vast publishing catalog has been independently controlled and administered in over twenty years. All of this in addition to headlining and curating the Essence Festival on July 4th in New Orleans and a much talked about appearance on hit TV show ‘New Girl’. 2014 has underlined that Prince continues to innovate and surprise, thrilling his fans and welcoming a whole new audience in the process. The brand new studio albums mark a historic return to Warner Bros. Records, Prince’s original label home. The renewed partnership came after the announcement that Warner Bros. Records returned to Prince the master recordings of his pioneering ’80s albums, including Dirty Mind, 1999, Purple Rain and Sign ‘O’ the Times. "Prince is one of just a handful of visionary artists who have truly reshaped and redefined modern music and culture,” said Warner Bros. Records Chairman & CEO Cameron Strang. “For the past 35 years, he has never stopped evolving, challenging himself, reinventing his sound, and pushing boundaries. In true Prince fashion, he has just given us not one, but two extraordinary albums that express the incredible range and depth of his talent. All of us at WBR are immensely proud to be working with Prince to bring this brilliant new music to his legions of fans around the world, and needless to say we are thrilled to be working in partnership with him again.” In releasing two albums on the same day fans get the chance to savor the many different aspects of Prince’s musical talents with ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ offering two very distinct listening experiences. ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ is a classic Prince album, produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince and Joshua Welton (@joshuaworld). Sonically the record is a contemporary concoction of soul, R&B and funk. The melodies are immediate and prominent as ever and Prince’s vocals are rich and solid, taking full advantage of his vocal range with decidedly, seductive lyrics. ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ is a classic band record, with 3RDEYEGIRL which include Prince, Donna Grantis (guitar), Hannah Ford Welton (drums) and Ida Nielsen (bass). Recorded live and in analog the album is an electrifying funk-rock statement. Many of the tracks from ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ were performed live on the ‘Hit & Run’ tours of the UK earlier this year – incendiary performances in a series of historic venues – which led The Guardian to declare “These are performances by one of the greatest funk-rock bands ever.” The group was showered in 5-star reviews from all major reviewing media. More live dates will be confirmed shortly. The track-listings for ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ are as follows: ART OFFICIAL AGE PLECTRUMELECTRUM ART OFFICIAL CAGE WOW CLOUDS PRETZELBODYLOGIC BREAKDOWN AINTTURNINROUND THE GOLD STANDARD PLECTRUMELECTRUM U KNOW WHITECAPS BREAKFAST CAN WAIT FIXURLIFEUP THIS COULD BE US BOYTROUBLE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE STOPTHISTRAIN affirmation I & II ANOTHERLOVE WAY BACK HOME TICTACTOE FUNKNROLL MARZ TIME FUNKNROLL affirmation III |
8/21/2014
Tashaki Miyaki Announce National Tour with Allah-Las
TASHAKI MIYAKI ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR
Supporting Allah-Las Kicking off November 14
, 2014 at Austin, TX's The Parish
"It's all so pretty I'm afraid saying anything else might diminish it." - The FADER
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(Credit: Chris LaPutt)
On the heels of their critically acclaimed performance at New York City's MoMA, Los Angeles based dreamy trio Tashaki Miyaki are pleased to announce their upcoming national tour supporting Allah-Las. Kicking off on November 4th at Austin, TX's The Parish, their sets will feature new tracks from their upcoming LP to be released early next year. See below for a full list of dates.
Tashaki Miyaki was born out of a late night jam between Lucy and Rocky in early 2011. Shortly after they started making recordings as a duo with friend and producer/engineer Joel Jerome (Dios, Babies on Acid). After posting a couple songs on bandcamp there was sudden response from bloggers and business types alike, including being flown to London to play a private event for Converse at the legendary 100 Club. Realizing they needed to fill out their live sound, they asked friend and bassist Dora Hiller to join. Since then they have recorded a self titled EP, a single (Best Friend, Luvluvluv Records), a 7" of Everly Brothers Covers (Rough Trade's For Us Records), a tape of all their early recordings on Burger Records, as well as toured North America and the UK. They are currently in the midst of recording their debut full length.
Live Dates:
11/14 - The Parish - Austin, TX
11/15 - Limelight - San Antonio, TX
11/16 - Fitzgerald's Downstairs - Houston, TX
11/18 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA
11/19 - Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA
11/20 - The Mothlight - Asheville, NC
11/21 - The Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC
11/22 - Metro Gallery - Baltimore, MD
11/23 - Boot & Saddle - Philadelphia, PA
11/24 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
11/26 - Petit Campus - Montreal, QC
11/27 - Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, ONT
11/28 - Lager House - Detroit, MI
11/29 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL
12/01 - Turf Club - St. Paul, MN
12/05 - Chop Suey - Seattle, WA
12/06 - Star Theater - Portland, OR
12/09 - The Catalyst Atrium - Santa Cruz, CA
12/12 - The Casbah - San Diego, CA
12/13 - Observatory - Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA
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Joan As Police Woman Announces New Single 'Shame'
JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN
- Last Band Shows of 2014 To Take Place In LONDON
- Rare Solo Performance in EDINBURGH
- Marc Riley Session
- Guy Garvey Desert Island Discs
- New Single 'SHAME' September 1st. Listen & Share Here http://bit.ly/1mpGC8H
Joan Wasser: 'My band and i have been around the world twice this year and we're going to finish this tour with a bang in London! November 25th and 26th we bring our traveling road show to YOU! These are the last full band shows of the year and we're thrilled to return to London to wrap it up!'
Jazz Cafe Tickets go on pre-sale Thursday August 21st from: https://www.musicglue.com/joan-as-police-woman/listings/
General onsale Friday August 22nd from: www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/ICF2511
November
25 LONDON Jazz Cafe (Full Band Show)
26 LONDON Jazz Cafe (Full Band Show)
28 EDINBURGH The Queen's Hall (Performing Solo & with Special Guests)
[http://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/shows/joan-as-police-woman-2014 / Box Office : 0131 668 2019]
Earlier this month Joan As Police Woman performed two songs live in session for Marc Riley on 6Music: ‘Holy City’ and an acapella version of ‘The Classic’ followed by ‘Your Song’
Also, longtime Joan As Police Woman fan Guy Garvey from Elbow appeared on Desert Island Discs (Radio 4) and selected ‘Real Life’ as one of his 8 tracks!
Next release from Joan As Police Woman will be a New Single: 'SHAME' on September 1st from New Album, 'THE CLASSIC' - out now
8/20/2014
White Lung's Mish Way and Waxahatchee team up
WHITE LUNG'S MISH WAY AND WAXAHATCHEE'S KATIE CRUTCHFIELD TEAM UP FOR AN ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH NOISEY
WHITE LUNG ANNOUNCE MORE NORTH AMERICAN LIVE DATES
FREE LA SHOW THIS WEEK PRESENTED BY URBAN OUTFITTERS LIVE
White Lung's Mish Way recently joined Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee in New York's Lower East Side to bring us two memorable acoustic versions of White Lung's "Wrong Star" and Waxahatchee's "Coast to Coast" - all thanks to Noisey's Acoustic Series .
White Lung bang out more live dates in support of their third and critically acclaimed album, 'Deep Fantasy' - hitting the East Coast this September including another NYC headline show, the Basilica Soundscape Festival in Hudson, and Hopscotch Festival in North Carolina, before heading back to Europe. They're set to play a stint of West Coast dates from Portland up to Vancouver this December, plus a free show in Los Angeles this Thursday, August 21st, presented by Urban Outfitters Live. All dates are listed below.
WATCH MISH AND KATIE'S ACOUSTIC SESSION HERE ON NOISEY
WATCH WHITE LUNG FT. WAXAHATCHEE "WRONG STAR" ON YOUTUBE HERE
WATCH WAXAHATCHEE FT. MISH WAY "COAST TO COAST" ON YOUTUBE HERE(please share and post)
WATCH WHITE LUNG FT. WAXAHATCHEE "WRONG STAR" ON YOUTUBE HERE
WATCH WAXAHATCHEE FT. MISH WAY "COAST TO COAST" ON YOUTUBE HERE(please share and post)
Photo: Piper Ferguson
White Lung Live Dates:
8/21: Space 15 Twenty - Los Angeles, CA (FREE SHOW) **
9/2: Great Scott - Boston, MA $ (TICKETS)
9/3: Glasslands - Brooklyn, NY $ (TICKETS)
9/4: DC9 - Washington, DC $ (TICKETS)
9/6: Hopscotch Festival - Raleigh, NC (TICKETS)
9/7: The Atlantic - Gainesville, FL #
9/8: 529 - Atlanta, GA $ (TICKETS)
9/9: The End - Nashville, TN $ (TICKETS)
9/10: Subterranean - Chicago, IL $ (TICKETS)
9/13: Basilica Soundscape - Hudson, NY (TICKETS)
11/2: Paradiso - Amsterdam, Netherlands (TICKETS)
11/3: Shacklewell Arms - London, UK (TICKETS)
11/4: Green Door Store - Brighton, UK (TICKETS)
11/5: Soup Kitchen - Manchester, UK (TICKETS)
11/6: Stereo - Glasgow, UK (TICKETS)
11/7: DaDa - St Petersberg, Russia (TICKETS)
11/9: Teatr - Moscow, Russia (TICKETS)
11/10: Revolver - Oslo, Norway (TICKETS)
11/11: Kuudes Linja - Helsinki, Finland (TICKETS)
11/12: Lilla Hotellbaren - Stockholm, Sweden
11/13: Loppen - Copenhagen, Denmark (TICKETS)
11/14: Vera - Groningen, Netherlands (TICKETS)
11/15: West Germany - Berlin, Germany
11/16: Stadtwekstatt - Linz, Austria (TICKETS)
11/17: Le Romandie - Lausanne, Switzerland (TICKETS)
11/18: De Kreun, Autumn Falls Festival - Courtrai, Belgium (TICKETS)
11/19: Barfly - London, UK (TICKETS)
11/20: Point Ephemere - Paris, France (TICKETS)
11/21: Tivoli, Guess Who Festival - Utrecht, Netherlands (TICKETS)
12/3: Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR (TICKETS)
12/4: Chop Suey - Seattle, WA (TICKETS)
12/5: Electric Owl - Vancouver, BC (TICKETS)
12/6: Lucky Bar - Victoria, BC (TICKETS)
** Join us for the filming! Doors at 7pm / show at 8pm. Pick up your free wristbands at Urban Outfitters - 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles.
$ - w/ Mormon Crosses
# - w/ Merchandise
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