Author Archives: John Grimley

11.15.10
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Acid House Kings Return with “Music Sounds Better With You”

Pop-darlings Acid House Kings released one of the most critically acclaimed pop albums in 2005 with the release of Sing Along With Acid House Kings. As Allmusic said waaay back then, “It all adds up to one of the best releases, indie or not, of 2005.”

Well, six long years have passed with no sign of the sequel…until now. Acid House Kings have released a new single off of their anxiously awaited upcoming album Music Sounds Better With You.

The album will be here on March 22nd, but luckily the song “Are We Lovers or Are We Friends” is out now.

Featuring some of the most sugary pop in recent years, the song shows that while years have passed, Acid House Kings have not missed a beat.

Check it.

11.12.10
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Of Montreal Want You To Mess With Their Song

Of Montreal want to see if you you’ve got the skills to put together a better song than they could. The band is offering $500 and their entire digital discography to the winning remix of the song “Famine Affair.”

Winner will be chosen by popular vote, and you can check out all the rules and download stems of the song right here.

The band has also released a music video for the song, their latest single off of their album False Priest. The video features…well, a lot of girls. And one guy. Honestly I have no clue what’s going on in this house. Check it out and see what you think it’s about right here.

11.12.10
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Boy Least Likely To…Record A Christmas Album?


The Boy Least Likely To, despite having one of the most incomplete sounding names ever (seriously, likely to what?), are gearing up for the holidays.

In the spirit of…a lot of musicians…the band is releasing a very festive CD this November. The album, appropriately titled Christmas Special, will be out on November 30th on iTunes for the ‘States. The release features eight new holiday songs by the band and three traditional covers.

Additionally, the Boy Most Likely To will be on a short European tour this December to spread their festive cheer. If you happen to be overseas, you can hear their Christmas album live at…

Tour Dates:
(all days December)

Tuesday 7th    Nottingham, Bodega Social
Wednesday 8th    Glasgow, King Tuts
Thursday 9th    Manchester, Ruby Lounge
Saturday 11th    Winchester, Railway Inn
Tuesday 14th    London, Hoxton Bar & Kitche

11.12.10
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Pascal Pinon Releasing First Album on Morr Music

 

Icelanders Pascal Pinon are a group of 16-year-old girls. This is important mainly because in the music they make, they sound at least 18.

These gals play music that is delicate and beautiful. It’s subdued without being sleepy, and it’s catchy as the flu. Luckily, Morr Music agreed, and is bringing Pascal Pinion’s (self titled) debut album stateside. It will probably be Iceland’s second best import of the year.

You can hear the track “New Beginning” right here.

Told you it was catchy. You can grab Pascal Pinon’s debut album December 3rd on Morr Music (just in time for the holidays).

11.10.10
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New Collisions’ Debut Video

Boston’s New Collisions are (finally) releasing their first music video off of their lauded album The Optimist, with the track “Dying Alone.”

The band, which have already toured with Blondie and the B-52’s, filmed the video in a pretty fascinating way.

The group took seven days to film on some of the most popular spots in New York City, which in itself is not too unique. However, the group played their song verrry slooowly, so that when the tape was sped up, it looks like they are playing normally while everyone around them is at warp speed.

Check it.

http://player.vimeo.com/video/16352048

New Collisions – Dying Alone from Light Matter Films on Vimeo.

11.09.10
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Weekend Out On The Road

San Francisco- based shoegazin’ trio, Weekend have been described as a band that takes the aggression of punk and filters it through a wall of reverb.

Favorably compared to bands such as No Age, Sonic Youth and Skullflower, the band has already released two sold-out EPs. The band has finished work on their first full length, Sports which is set to be released this upcoming Tuesday,November 9.

Weekend has also released a video from their upcoming album. You can check out “Monday Morning/Monongah, WV” below.

http://pitchfork-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/player/DelveMoviePlayer.swf

The band has also announced that they will be taking their up-tempo yet haunting tunes out to the masses. The group will tour with the Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Young Prisms.

***Tour Dates***

11.09: San Francisco, CA – The Independent
11.10: Santa Barbra, CA – SoHo
11.11: San Diego, CA – The Loft UCSD
11.12: Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
11.14: Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
11.15: Lawrence, KS – Replay Lounge
11.17: Chicago, IL – Subterranean
11.18: Grand Rapids, MI – Founders Brewery
11.19: Detroit, MI – The Contemporary Art
11.20: Pittsburgh, PA – Most Wanted Fine Art
11.21: Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands
11.22: Allston, MA – O’Brien’s Pub
11:23: Milford, CT – Daniel Street
11.26: Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
11:27: New York, NY – Cake Shop