Author Archives: John Grimley

11.02.10
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Florence + The Machine To Hit Saturday Night Live

So far, 2010 has been kind for Florence + The Machine. Not only were they picked to contribute to the new Twilight soundtrack, they will be the musical guests for Saturday Night Live near the end of November.

Joining host Ann Hathaway, Florence + The Machine will be live from New York on November 20th. I’m guessing the new song from the Twilight soundtrack will be on the playlist. In case you haven’t heard it, here is the music video for Florence + The Machine’s “Heavy In Your Arms” from Twilight: Eclipse.

11.02.10
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James McCartney Is Ready To Rock


James McCartney’s father is one of the most influential figures in rock and roll, so it’s no surprise that he is trying his hand at the genre that his father affected so heavily.

What is surprising is that his debut effort is so darn…good. Taking inspiration from the Beatles (duh), Nirvana, and Radiohead, James has released a 5-song EP (Available Light) that blends his velvet pipes with electric guitars, mandolins, piano and bass. All of which he recorded himself. Holy crap.

James explains that “it is basically rock n’ roll, clean sounding and vocal.” The songs were written over a 10-year span, which makes sense considering he had to learn every instrument ever made.

You can find Available Light on Enigma Records in stores (or browsers) now. Feel free to check out the song “Angel” right here first.

James McCartney – “Angel” by wiredset

11.01.10
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Delicate Steve Signs With Luaka Bop

One of Brooklyn’s best unknown acts is about to make people take notice.

Delicate Steve announced that the band has signed with Luaka Bop records. A huge score for the label, as Steve has  transcended into one of the most talked-about bands in the crowded Brooklyn music scene.

Talked about in which ways?

While the band held down a month-long residency at  Williamsburg’s Union Pool, members of Dirty Projectors, Yeasayer, TV On The Radio and Fang Island would pop in for a look.

At the moment,the band is getting ready to release their first full-length, Wondervision, which will be out on Luaka this January.

If your curiosity about this fast-rising new band cannot wait until then, you can also see Delicate Steve live!

The band will be touring with Fang Island throughout the fall. You can see them…

***Tour Dates***
Mon 11/01/10 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia PA w/Fang Island
Tue 11/02/10 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington DC w/Fang Island
Wed 11/03/10 Ottobar Baltimore MD w/Fang Island
Thu 11/04/10 Local 506 Chapel Hill NC w/Fang Island
Sat 11/06/10 Drunken Unicorn Atlanta GA w/Fang Island
Sun 11/07/10 The End Nashville TN w/Fang Island
Tue 11/09/10 Skull Alley Louisville KY w/Fang Island
Wed 11/10/10 Firebird Saint Louis MO w/Fang Island
Thu 11/11/10 High Noon Saloon Madison WI w/Fang Island
Fri 11/12/10 Lincoln Hall Chicago IL w/Fang Island
Sat 11/13/10 Smalls Hamtramck MI w/Fang Island
Sun 11/14/10 The Basement Columbus OH w/Fang Island
Mon 11/15/10 Grog Shop Cleveland Heights OH w/Fang Island
Tue 11/16/10 El Mocambo Toronto ON w/Fang Island
Wed 11/17/10 Il Motore Montreal QC w/Fang Island
Fri 11/19/10 The Met Cafe Pawtucket RI w/Fang Island                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sat12/4/10 Pub on Main Allentown, PA w/Beach Fossils

10.29.10
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The Dears Preparing A New Album

Montreal rockers The Dears have announced that they are set to release a new album this February, called Degeneration Street.

The album will be the group’s fifth full-length and will be out Feb. 15th on Dangerbird Records. The album sees the group returning to the orchestral pop/rock that made them loved nationally. You can catch the first single off the record, called “Omega Dog”, performed live in Mexico City right here.

The band will be performing Degeneration Street live in Brooklyn for two nights in November. The band is doing it to raise money for War Child International, an organization that helps children who have seen the horrors of war. If this seems like a good cause (it is) and The Dears seem like a great band (they are), check them out…

November 3rd and 4th The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, NY

10.28.10
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Former Ghosts Premier New Video, Album On The Way

Former Ghosts are releasing a new album November 9th and in order to prepare you for it, they have come out with a new video.

You can catch the video for the song “Taurean Nature” right here. The video features Freddy Ruppert impersonating Elvis, although not quite in the way you’d expect. It’s not very flattering, and features a lot of junk food.

Furthermore, Former Ghosts are giving a sneak peek (or listen, as it were) of their upcoming album New Love over at Self Titled Magazine. Check out the link here and look for Former Ghosts latest full-length November 9th.

10.28.10
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Warpaint Release CD, Add Tour Dates

One of Los Angeles’ hottest new bands, Warpaint have released their debut album The Fool this week. The band has already received raves from the New York Times, Rolling Stone and the Chicago Times, among others, for their ethereal melodies and beautiful vocals.

On top of their first ever full-length, the critical darlings have announced that they will be touring the states starting in November!

If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing Warpaint, that’s okay. You can check out their video for the song “Undertow” right here.

Now you can see one of the most talked-about bands soon! Well…if you live in or around…

TUE 11/30 BOSTON, MA Great Scott
WED 12/1 NEW YORK, NY The Studio @ Webster Hall
THU 12/2 BROOKLYN, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg
FRI 12/3 PHILADELPHIA, PA Voyeur (Making Time Party)
SAT 12/4 WASHINGTON, DC Rock N Roll Hotel
SUN 12/12 LOS ANGELES, CA @ Troubadour