March 2010
NEWS: Doomtree Daytrotter Session Posted
[LOCAL] Doomtree’s excellent Daytrotter session has been posted and I highly recommend digging in. Check out the session here. (Ian Anderson)
MFR Exclusive: Dada Trash Collage - "In Season"
[LOCAL] *MP3: Dada Trash Collage - “In Season”
Minneapolis soon-to-be hottie Dada Trash Collage are self-releasing a new LP on 5/4 entitled Neighbors. William Freed is the brain behind it all, and I am super jazzed that he wanted to give MFR an exclusive track. “In Season” certainly is a six-minute journey that delves into the newly-founded musical genre created by...
MP3: Tokyo Police Club - "Breakneck Speed"
*MP3: Tokyo Police Club - “Breakneck Speed”
Tokyo Police Club have released “Breakneck Speed”, the latest from their forthcoming album, CHAMP. As always, it’s quite excellent. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For March 30, 2010
Annuals - “Sweet Sister” (Banter) *MP3: Annuals - “Loxtep”
Buy it on iTunes. Dum Dum Girls - “I Will Be” (Sub Pop) *MP3: Dum Dum Girls - “Jail La La”
Buy it on iTunes. Tarlton - “Evergreens” (Afternoon) *MP3: Tarlton - “Learn By Example”
Buy it on iTunes. The White Stripes - “Under Great White Northern...
MP3: The Hold Steady - "Rock Problems"
*MP3: The Hold Steady - “Rock Problems”
The Hold Steady’s new album, Heaven Is Whenever, will be out on 5/4 via Vagrant. “Rock Problems” is the latest track to be heard that was released today via NY Mag. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Zoo Animal - "Sailor" (Remix)
[LOCAL] Zoo Animal released today a great video to accompany the Mark McGee (To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie) remix of “Sailor”. The video was directed by Jeremy Catterton and shot by Northern Outpost.
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: LCD Soundsystem - "Drunk Girls"
*MP3: LCD Soundsystem - “Drunk Girls”
LCD Soundsystem’s forthcoming album (still untitled) will be out on 5/18 via DFA/Virgin. “Drunk Girls” is the badass new single. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
MP3: The Tallest Man On Earth - "Burden Of...
*MP3: The Tallest Man On Earth - “Burden Of Tomorrow”
The Tallest Man On Earth’s new album, The Wild Hunt, will be out on 4/13 via Dead Oceans, and he will be performing in Minneapolis on 5/23 at the Varsity Theater. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Paper Route - "Gutter"
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: The New Pornographers - "Crash Years"
*MP3: The New Pornographers - “Crash Years”
The New Pornographers’ new album, Together, will be out 5/4 via Matador/Last Gang. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
50 Words or Less: Elbo.ws Top Ten
(MGMT)
Note: these rankings are as of Wednesday, March 25th. They may have changed
1. *MP3: Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - “Round and Round”
“Billie Jean” backbeat broadcasts major pop ambition wrapped in the guise of chic lo-fi pop. Sleepy production allows synth subtleties, hazy harmonies to begin blooming, but gauzy vocal melody shows unnecessary...
MP3: GAYNGS - "The Gaudy Side Of Town"
[LOCAL] *MP3: GAYNGS - “The Gaudy Side Of Town”
GAYNGS debut album, RELAYTED, will be out on 5/11 via Jagjaguwar. (Ian Anderson)
MP3: The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
*MP3: The National - “Bloodbuzz Ohio”
BBC Radio debuted “Bloodbuzz Ohio”, a new The National song, earlier today and a radio rip version has already hit the interweb. If this song is any indication, The National’s new album, High Violet, will pick up right where they left off. The new album will be out 5/11. Thanks to We All Want Someone To Shout For on the tip....
NEWS: Free Phoenix Live Album
The Guardian is hosting a free download of Phoenix’s live performance in Sydney, Australia. Click here to download. (Ian Anderson)
STREAM: Broken Social Scene - "Forced To Love" &...
Broken Social Scene’s new album, Forgiveness Rock Record, will be out 5/4 via Arts & Crafts. (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For March 23, 2010
Archie Bronson Outfit - “Coconut” (Domino) *MP3: Archie Bronson Outfit - “Shark’s Tooth”
Stream it on Spinner. Buy it on iTunes. Bettie Serveert - “Pharmacy Of Love” (Second Motion) *MP3: Bettie Serveert - “Deny All”
Stream it on Spinner. Buy it on iTunes. She & Him - “Volume 2” (Merge) *MP3: She & Him -...
STREAM: The Hold Steady - "Hurricane J"
The first single from The Hold Steady’s forthcoming album, Heaven Is Whenever, is streaming on Pitchfork today. The album will be on out 5/4 via Vagrant. The band has also announced U.S. and European tour dates, listed below.
04-02 Ardsley, NY - LIFE The Place to Be * 04-03 New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place * 04-05 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground * 04-06 Northampton, MA - Pearl Street *...
MP3: LMFAO - "I'm In Miami Bitch"
*MP3: LMFAO - “I’m In Miami Bitch”
*MP3: LMFAO - “I’m In Miami Bitch” (Big Nasty Remix)
*MP3: LMFAO - “I’m In Miami Bitch” (Ft. Pitbull)
“I’m In Miami Bitch” by LMFAO has been on a slew of mixes that I have recently made. It’s just an insane song. Beyond that, a small batch of remixes of the song have emerged...
MP3: Dirty Projectors - "Dark Eyes" (Bob Dylan...
*MP3: Dirty Projectors - “Dark Eyes” (Bob Dylan Cover)
Dirty Projectors released on Stereogum today a great cover of Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes”. Have a listen, it’s pretty great. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Twin Sister - "All Around And Away We Go"
*MP3: Twin Sister - “All Around And Away We Go”
MFR favorites Twin Sister are at it again. The New York group’s new EP, Color Your Life, will be out this Spring, and “All Around And Away We Go” is the excellent first single from the forthcoming EP. They are also at SXSW and will be on tour until mid-April. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Cults - "Go Outside"
*MP3: Cults - “Go Outside”
Nothing like a little (or a lot) of mystery to get people talking. Cults is a New York-based duo that, well, wrote this song. There isn’t much else out there about them. A 7” that includes this song exists somewhere, but I haven’t been able to find it. Official Site? (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: Brooklyn, NY at Bruar Falls
Tonight is the Culture Of Me sponsored release party for my bands new record! Music starts at 9pm and it should be a crazy night, so stop on by! Bruar Falls Official Site (Ian Anderson)
TOUR: Kings Of Leon Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Kings Of Leon - “Sex On Fire” (Tenzin Remix)
Kings Of Leon announced today a slew of secondary market tour dates playing small-for-them theaters. Should be some good shows. 6/05/10 - Borgata Event Center (Atlantic City, NJ) 6/06/10 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga, NY)** 6/08/10 - Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Scranton, PA)** 7/09/10 - Cricket Wireless...
MP3: Neon Indian - "Sleep Paralysist"
*MP3: Neon Indian - “Sleep Paralysist”
Neon Indian’s “Sleep Paralysist”’ has been on heavy rotation over here. Psychic Chasms is out now. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
Tonight: New York, NY at the Cake Shop
Tonight and tomorrow I’ll be in New York with my band to release our new album. Tonight, we’re playing at the Cake Shop (doors open at 8pm) and tomorrow we’ll be at Bruar Falls in Brooklyn, which is sponsored by the always cool The Culture Of Me. Come by and say hey! (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: The Lonely Island - "Boombox" (Ft. Julian...
(Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Lady Gaga - "Telephone" Ft. Beyonce
New version? New epic version.
(Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: The National Performs New Song On Jimmy...
(Ian Anderson)
NEWS: Pomegranates Sign To Afternoon Records
*MP3: Pomegranates - “Beachcomber”
I am very excited to announce that Pomegranates have signed to Afternoon Records. Pomegranates are one of my favorite bands active today, and I am proud as can be to have the AR and Poms families merge. They are an exciting band that exudes authenticity and creativity. They’ll be releasing their third full-length album this Fall, and I...
The Golden Age: Frightened Rabbit's "The Winter of...
*MP3: Frightened Rabbit - “Nothing Like You”
Frightened Rabbit’s third album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, is polished, all right. It’s polishing off the stink and grime of a toxic way of being. It doesn’t all go away in the wash, of course. Every relationship leaves its indelible mark—that unmistakable stain of fear and self-doubt that not even the heaviest dose...
50 Words Or Less: Top Ten Tracks On Elbo.ws
1. *MP3: Born Ruffians - “Sole Brother”
Like a lo-fi lounge band, or Pavement on a jazz binge, Born Ruffians aim for insouciant melodies and instrumentation, whether it’s on the bouncy guitar licks or skipping bass line. But the straining vocal suggests the parodoxical problem of a band spending way too much of its energy appearing to be carefree.
Grade: C+
2. *MP3: Nada...
MP3: Dr. Dog - "Stranger"
*MP3: Dr. Dog - “Stranger”
Dr. Dog’s new album, Shame, Shame, will be out on 4/6 via Anti. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Yeasayer - "O.N.E."
(Ian Anderson)
MP3: MGMT - "Flash Delirium"
*MP3: MGMT - “Flash Delirium”
MGMT’s new album, Congratulations, is on the horizon. Click here to sign-up for a free mp3 via Sony. (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Bright Eyes - "Happy Accident"
*MP3: Bright Eyes - “Happy Accident”
This Bright Eyes track appears on the reissue of 2004’s One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessel by Neva Dinova, which will be out on 3/23 via Saddle Creek. (Ian Anderson)
Best New Releases For March 9, 2010
Aloha - “Home Acres” (Polyvinyl) *MP3: Aloha - “Moonless March
Buy it on iTunes. Broken Bells - “Broken Bells” (Sony) *MP3: Broken Bells - “The High Road”
Buy it on iTunes. Frightened Rabbit - “The Winter Of Mixed Drinks” (Fat Cat) *MP3: Frightened Rabbit - “Nothing Like You”
Buy it on iTunes. Gorillaz -...
Interview: OK Go, Hunting For Magic In The Dark
*MP3: OK Go - “This Too Shall Pass”
OK Go are becoming an icon and I couldn’t be happier about it. Their easily accessible – while still maintaining a flare for the experimental – sound has gone bigger, better and farther than ever before with their new album, Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky. Last week, I had the good fortune of interviewing Tim Nordwind, the be-speckled,...
MP3: Drake - "Over"
*MP3: Drake - “Over”
Drake’s latest single, “Over”, produced by Boi-1da, is exactly what I was hoping for. Drake’s new album, Thank Me Later, will be out on 3/30 via Young Money/Universal Motown. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Minus the Bear - "My Time"
*MP3: Minus the Bear - “My Time”
Minus the Bear’s new single, “My Time”, reveals another step in the evolution of the band. It is just as crisp and precise as previous efforts, but with a bit more pop to it. Their new album, Omni, will be out on 5/4 via Dangerbird. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
NEWS: I'm On Tour Y'alls
*MP3: One for the Team - “Hard For You” (iTunes)
As I like to do, I am currently touring with my band. We’re covering the midwest nicely and hitting the east coast to celebrate the release of our new record (out March 16 yo!). In fact, our release parties will be in New York on March 15 and 16 sponsored by The Culture Of Me. For the first week, we will be on tour with our...
MP3: Gorillaz - "Rhinestone Eyes"
*MP3: Gorillaz - “Rhinestone Eyes”
The new Gorillaz record, Plastic Beach, will be out on 3/9 via Virgin. It is now available digitally. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: My Dreams Have Come True, On Ice
If I were a judge, I’d give this a 6.66.
(Ian Anderson)
NEWS: LCD Soundsystem Announces Album Details
*MP3: LCD Soundsystem - “Bye Bye Bayou”
James Murphy announced today that the new, still untitled, LCD Soundsystem album will be out on 5/18 via DFA/Virgin. Murphy also released the tracklisting of the phantom album: 1. Dance Yrself Clean 2. Drunk Girls 3. One Touch 4. All I Want 5. Change 6. Hit 7. Pow Pow 8. Somebody’s Calling Me 9. What You Need Official Site (Ian...
MP3: Horse Feathers - "Belly Of June"
*MP3: Horse Feathers - “Belly Of June”
Horse Feathers’ new album, Thistled Spring, will be out on 4/20 via Kill Rock Stars. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
MP3: Born Ruffians - "Sole Brother"
*MP3: Born Ruffians - “Sole Brother”
Born Ruffians’ new album, Say It, will be out on 6/1 via Warp Records. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
STREAM: Free Energy's New Album
Click here to stream Free Energy’s new album, Stuck On Nothing, on Spinner. (Ian Anderson)
50 Words or Less: Weird Shit you might've missed +...
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Weird Shit:
1. *MP3: Dosh - “Number 41” (feat. Andrew Bird)
An unlikely blend between settled country contentment and whirling techno tapestry, the MPLS sound wizard blends pedal-steel romanticism, a laid-back vocal turn from co-hort Andrew Bird, and glitchy background noise to weave a compelling track. Strong, but not quite transcedent.
Grade: B+
2. *MP3: Zola Jesus...
Best New Releases For March 2, 2010
Japanther - “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ice Cream” (Menlo Park Recordings) *MP3: Japanther - “None’s Listening”
Buy it on iTunes. The New Monarchs - “Electrocaching” (Soup Bowl) [LOCAL] *MP3: The New Monarchs - “Still Again”
Buy it on iTunes. Portugal. The Man - “American Ghetto” (Equal Vision) *MP3: Portugal. The Man -...
NEWS: Peter Wolf Crier Signs To Jagjaguwar
[LOCAL] *MP3: Peter Wolf Crier - “Crutch And Cane”
Minneapolis-duo Peter Wolf Crier have signed to Jagjaguwar, which is awesome. Congrats guys. Their album, Inter-Be, will be reissued on 5/25. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: OK Go - "This Too Shall Pass" (RGM Version)
Genius.
(Ian Anderson)
