by John Grimley

Gordon Voidwell To Play Some Shows, Offer Remix Contest

Since releasing The Voided Checks Mixtape things have been going swimmingly for Gordon Voidwell. He’s received national acclaim for his original material AND tracks he’s produced for others (including Das Racist and a remix of Twin Shadows).

Now Voidwell has announced he will be playing a couple of New York shows later this year. Along with live performances, Voidwell wants to see how well you can remix. He’s teaming with Indaba to challenge all of you to remix his song “Ivy League Circus”. There are even prizes! (Click here for what you can win).

If you haven’t heard “Ivy League Circus” yet, you can catch the 80’s-inspired video right here.

Gordon Voidwell // “Ivy League Circus” from Cantora Records on Vimeo.

If you’re in the New York area, catch Gordon Voidwell right here:

12/01: New York, NY @ Wired Pop-up Store, 626 Broadway (Girlie Action Holiday Party)
12/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw

11.30.10

by John Grimley

Matisyahu Releases New Chanukah Song

Getting into the holiday spirit, Matisyahu has released a new Chanukah single this week with “Miracle”.

The track was produced by Kool Kojak (who assisted Flo Rida, Katy Perry and Ke$ha) and features some catchy beats and gorgeous chimes (it’s a holiday song after all).

Matisyahu said that “there are so many Chirstmas songs out there. i wanted to give the Jewish kids something to be proud of.” He’s streaming the catchy tune on his website and you can find it on iTunes.

Even better, Matisyahu will be touring the East Coast up till the new year! You can catch him:

11/30/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * with Tally Hall

12/1/10 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights * with The Dub Trio

12/4/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * DJ Rehka

12/5/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * with Moon Taxi

12/6/10 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club * with Moon Taxi

12/7/10 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live * with Moon Taxi

12/8/10 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of The Living Arts * with Moon Taxi

12/9/10 Portland, ME @ State Theatre * with Moon Taxi

11.30.10

by Jane Lambert

Christmas Song of the Day – Bright Eyes – “Blue Christmas”

Bright Eyes – “Blue Christmas” by ModernMystery4

11.30.10

by John Grimley

Sufjan Stevens Is “Too Much”

Video: Sufjan Stevens: "Too Much"

Fresh off of his newest album Age Of Adz, Sufjan Stevens has just released his the first music video.

Featuring the song “Too Much” the video features some out-of-this-world dancing mixed with extremely trippy effects throughout. There’s not a lot to ponder here, just a lot of dance moves and crazy video tricks. And isn’t that what we all really want anyways? Enjoy!

Catch it right here.

11.30.10

by wesleyambrecht

Ryan Adams Turns Leftovers Into Double Album

On December 14th, Ryan Adams will release his 12th studio album. Entitled Cardinals III/IV, the album is Adams’ 5th with The Cardinals and features material recorded back in 2007. According to Adams, he and the Cardinals walked out of the studio 3 years ago with over 60 songs.

And, while this material wasn’t good enough to make the album they released back then, Cardinals III/IV is supposedly a “concept rock opera about the 80’s, ninjas, cigarettes, sex, and pizza.” The first single from the album, “Destroyers,” can be heard down below.

11.29.10

by justgentile

California Wives Release New Single For Download

New wave indie-pop quartet California Wives have premiered a new single off their EP “Affair” for download. The track has an upbeat pop rock sound somewhere in between Phoenix, Against Me and a John Hughes movie.

Formed in 2009, California Wives is Jayson Kramer (vocals, keys, guitar), Dan Zima (vocals, bass, guitar), Joe O’Connor (drums) and Hans Michel (guitar, keys), have spent the past year working on their 5-song EP Affair. Since then, the Wives have kept busy, they just cut a Daytrotter session last week, and continue to add dates to their upcoming Winter tour.