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11.23.10
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Get Some of Lykke Li In New Video


I don’t know about you guys but, when I first heard the debut single from Lykke Li’s new album, I began to eagerly anticipate the release of its accompanying video. After all, the song was entitled “Get Some.”

Yesterday, that video arrived via PitchFork. But, its not at all what I was expecting. Absent is the innate sexuality of the song. In its place is an almost cult-like call to arms. Check out the slightly disappointing video down below, along with Li’s upcoming tour dates.

Upcoming Tour Dates

12-01 New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
03-09 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
04-04 Hamburg, Germany -Grunspan
04-05 Berlin, Germany – Astra Kulturhaus
04-06 Munich, Germany – Muffathalle
04-08 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
04-11 Cologne, Germany – Gloria
04-12 Bristol, England – Trinity
04-14 London, England – Shepherds Bush Empire
04-15 Leeds, England – Cockpit
04-16 Dublin, Ireland – Tripod
04-18 Glasgow, Scotland – Arches
04-19 Manchester, England – Academy 2
04-21 Paris, France – Le Cigale
04-25 Rennes, France – L’Antipode
04-29 Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
04-30 Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
05-02 Stockholm, Sweden – Cirkus
05-15 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
05-16 Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts
05-17 New York, NY – Webster Hall
05-20 Boston, MA – Paradise
05-22 Toronto, Ontario – Phoenix Concert Theatre
05-23 Chicago, IL – Metro
05-26 Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
05-27 Vancouver, British Columbia – Vogue Theatre
05-28 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
05-30 San Francisco, CA – Regency Center

11.18.10
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Rodeo Massacre Prep New Single

Rodeo Massacre won’t officially release their new single, “Zombies of Life,” until November 22nd. But, the duo recently released a video for the track. And, as if that weren’t enough, Cornershop dropped a remix of the track earlier this week. Both can be found below.

11.17.10
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Chris Garneau Fends Off a “Dirty Night Clown”

With “Dirty Night Clown,” Chris Garneau crafted a vivid and textured song. Director Ryan Gibeau took note of this. And, when he agreed to lens a video for the track, it was with some specific ideas in mind.

“The music created such vivid visuals and Chris was very open to hearing my interpretation for the video. I wanted Chris in the video, but rather than in person, I wanted a puppet representation of him instead. He agreed and we were able to create a compelling, all puppet, story.” said Gibeau.

The entire process of finding the right puppeteer and then filming the video took upwards of two months. But, the final product is quite wonderful.

11.17.10
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Warm Ghost Signs With Partisan

Now that he’s recording under the moniker Warm Ghost, Paul Duncan has ditched traditional instrumentation in favor of electronics, synthesizers, drum machines and processed field recordings. Initially a side project, Warm Ghost has evolved into a band in collaboration with Oliver Chapoy.

Warm Ghost’s sound is an intricately arranged shimmering sonic world of twisting words and melodies. The group manages to mix elements of 80’s new wave, cold wave and synth pop with late 70’s disco, synth programming. On May 11th, the group released their debut EP, Claws Overhead, to warm reviews.

Recently, the Warm Ghost signed a deal with Partisan Records to re-release Claws Overhead with 4 additional songs before year’s end. The group is currently recording their debut album. If you’re interested in seeing them live, Ghost will be at Webster Hall Studio in New York City on December 9th.

11.09.10
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Twin Shadow Mixes Things Up


On November 15th, Twin Shadow will release his debut album, Forget. In the meantime, Shadow, who Pitchfork recently featured in their Best New Music section, has unveiled two high profile remixes to tide over fans.

The first is a collaborative effort with Hooray For Earth, which sees the pair remixing “A Place We Like.” That can be downloaded HERE. The second, a remix of The Drums’ “Me and the Moon, can be downloaded HERE.

Twin Shadow is also headed out on the road, come November; a full list of dates can be found below.

 

 

US TOUR

Nov 10 Il Motore Montreal, QC
Nov 11 The Drake Hotel Toronto, ON
Nov 12 Crofoot Ballroom – Pike Room Pontiac, MI
Nov 13 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
Nov 15 Black Cat Backstage    Washington, DC
Nov 16 The Southern Charlottesville, VA
Nov. 17th Johnny Brendas Philadelphia, Pa
Nov. 18th Middle East Downstairs    Boston, Ma
Nov 19th    Music Hall of Williamsburg New York, NY With Bear in Heaven

11.08.10
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Pretty Lights Continues to Shine in 2010


2010 has been quite an exciting year for a Colorado-based, down-tempo artist, Pretty Lights. The enigmatic superb producer has released 3 EPs in less than 12 months, all while touring the U.S. and Europe, including many festival appearances on both sides of the Atlantic.

The third EP in Lights’ trilogy, Glowing in the Darkest Night, was released on October 22nd. It can be downloaded for free HERE. Pretty Lights also has a slew of dates coming up, which we’ve included down below.

Upcoming Tour Dates

November 4 – The National – Richmond, VA
November 5 – House of Blues – Boston, MA – SOLD OUT
November 6 – Washington Avenue Armory – Albany, NY
November 7 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT – SOLD OUT
November 8 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT – SOLD OUT
November 10 – Madison Theatre – Covington, KY
November 11 – Boma – Columbus, OH
November 12 – Fillmore – Detroit, MI
November 13 – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
November 14 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
November 15 – Sokol Auditorium – Omaha, NE
November 17 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
November 20 – McDonald Theatre – Eugene, OR
November 21 – Arcata Community Center – Arcata, CA
November 23 – Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
November 26 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
November 27 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
November 28 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
November 30 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
December 1 – The Marquee – Tempe, AZ
December 2 – Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
December 3 – Telluride Conference Center – Telluride, CO – SOLD OUT
December 4 – Telluride Conference Center – Telluride, CO – SOLD OUT
December 5 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO – SOLD OUT
December 30 – The Congress Theater – Chicago, IL (w/ Major Lazer)
December 31 – The Congress Theater – Chicago, IL (w/ Holy Fuck)