Category Archives: Indie

11.11.10
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Cloud Nothings Release New Single, “Understand At All”

Cloud Nothings just came out with a dreamy new song. The band started only a year ago with Dylan Baldi making lo-fi rock out of his parent’s basement outside of Cleveland. In the past year Cloud Nothings has released an EP, singles and made their way on tour coast to coast. Not bad for only a year on their own. “Understand It All” is from Cloud Nothings first self-titled full length, produced by Baltimore’s Chester Gwazda, known for his work with Dan Deacon and Future Islands.

Recorded at the home of Wham City, Baltimore’s Copycat Building, the scratchy catchy tune makes me desperately want to escape on a European holiday to see them with Les Savy Fav in Amsterdam on their upcoming tour. Dylan Baldi records all the tracks by his lonesome so let’s hope the live band keeps up the great energy. “Cloud Nothings” is released January 25th, 2011.

Cloud Nothings – ‘Understand At All’ by nmemagazine


Tour Dates

11-11-10: Sneaky Petes w/ Veronica Falls (Edinburgh)
11-13-10: ABC w/ Les Savy Fav (Glasgow)
11-14-10: Constellations Festival w/ Les Savy Fav (Leeds)
11-15-10: Komedia w/ Les Savy Fav (Brighton)
11-17-10: Werkstatt w/ Les Savy Fav (Koln)
11-18-10: Festsaal Kreuzberg w/ Les Savy Fav (Berlin)
11-19-10: Trouw w/ Les Savy Fav (Amsterdam)
11-20-10: Nouveau Casino w/ Les Savy Fav (Paris)
11-21-10: Trix w/ Les Savy Fav (Antwerp)
11-22-10: Electric Ballroom w/ Les Savy Fav (London)
11-23-10: White Heat @ Madame JoJos (London)
12-17-10: Akron, OH Musica w/ Herzog
12-18-10: Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom w/ Herzog

11.11.10
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Sigur Ros’ Jonsi Due to Release Live Album/ DVD

Sigur Ros’ frontman, Jonsi delivered the news of  his live record set to be released on November 29. Go Live includes a compilation of a 14-song album, and additionally a DVD of his 73 minute live performance in London during March of 2010. The album package contains Jonsi’s remastered versions of his solo work Go and comes with a collection of personal photographs taken by the band during the tour. Music and eye-candy wrapped up in one chewy gumball of Jonsi’s haunting vocals and delicate symphonies.

Go Live Tracklisting:

  1. stars in still water
  2. hengilás
  3. icicle sleeves
  4. kolniður
  5. tornado
  6. sinking friendships
  7. saint naive
  8. go do
  9. boy lilikoi
  10. animal arithmetic
  11. new piano song
  12. around us
  13. sticks & stones
  14. grow till tall

Go Live DVD Tracklistlisting:

  1. hengilás
  2. icicle sleeves
  3. kolniður
  4. tornado
  5. sinking friendships
  6. go do
  7. boy lilikoi
  8. new piano song
  9. around us
  10. volume pedal song
  11. grow till tall


11.11.10
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Lille To Open Up for Dresden Dolls in Atlanta

Whale Heart Records kicks-off their new Web site by sharing some great news for Lille fans in Atlanta. Eighteen year-old Grace Bellury who goes by “Lille” will take the stage at several upcoming Atlanta shows, including the Dresden Dolls on November 13th, Book Club on the 18th, Aaron Lee’s Ukulele By Bicycle Tour, Little Horn on the 21st and The Earl on January 10th. Hailing from a musical upbringing, Lille’s debut EP Tall Shoulders came out on Whale Heart Records to rave reviews.

Brooklyn based WHR was founded by Daniel Bellury in 2009 to support family and friends making great music. With a focus on indie artists, there’s no shortage of incredible talent available and Bellury and company are eagerly looking forward to all that’s coming from WHR in 2011. For complete info on Lille and all WHR artists, swing on by to their new digs at whaleheartrecords.com

Tour Dates:
11.18.2010 – Atlanta, GA – Highland Inn Ballroom w/ Book Club
11.21.2010 – Atlanta, GA – Picaflor Studios w/ Aaron Lee’s Ukulele By Bicycle Tour, Little Horn
01.10.2011 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl

11.11.10
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The Tall Tall Trees Announce November 20th Fundraiser in NYC


The Tall Tall Trees will be celebrating their Kickstarter Fundraiser at The Mercury Lounge on November 20th starting at 8 PM. Harlem folk rocker’s goal is to raise $12,000 to record their sophmore release. The band features Mike Savino on vocals and banjo, Kyle Sanna on guitar, Benjamin Campbell on bass and Mathias Kunzli but this is not your traditional folk group. Through the use of effects pedals on banjo and amplification they have managed to achieve a fresh sound that incorporates a mix of American Folk and rock elements with Brazilian and African music. The Tall Tall Trees musical chemistry and energetic live performances allow them to re-invent their songs on a nightly basis. They have spent years collaborating with such diverse acts as Moby, Yo Yo Ma and Vieux Farka Toure and can be compared to fellow NY acts such as Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors. For more information on The Tall Tall Trees visit their MYSPACE.

Tickets to The Mercury Lounge show are $10 and are available HERE

11.11.10
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Metric Debuts Official “Black Sheep” Video

Metric promo photo

Canadian indie-rock band Metric has launched their official video for their single “Black Sheep” which appeared in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World as well as on the film’s soundtrack.  The launch of the video coincides with the release of the film on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, November 9th.  

The high energy video was filmed during Comic-Con in San Diego this past July after a surprise screening of the movie.  In the video, Metric frontwoman Emily Haines bounces back and forth between her synthesizer and microphone stand while dazzling the audience with her engaging voice and spirited performance as the rest of the band, James Shaw, Josh Winstead & Joules Scott-Key, rock it out to what is a truly addictive song. 

The music video was available for download at iTunes starting on Tuesday, November 9th but you can view it here right now.  The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World soundtrack is available now.