Category Archives: Indie
YACHT Remixes ‘Fruitcake’ By The Superions
Fred Schneider, frontman of the B-52s, and his group The Superions, have released a Christmas album, titled Destination Christmas. This hilarious album debuted #13 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Comedy Albums chart. Out of respect for The Superions, Portland duo YACHT have remixed the song “Fruitcake” for your listening pleasure.
Start The New Year With Wakey!Wakey!
Brooklyn based indie-pop rock band Wakey!Wakey! certainly have something to celebrate as 2011 gets going. Following their sophomore release Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You on Family Records, frontman Mike Grubbs will be taking his band to France in February for a slew of dates opening for James Blunt.
But don’t worry New York fans, Wakey!Wakey! will be playing a few shows in the area in January before venturing off across the sea. Check them out at Le PoissonRouge on January 13th and at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in Westhampton Beach, NY on January 28th.
Check out Wakey!Wakey!’s video for “Light Outside”.
1/20 – The Relentless Garage – London
1/23 – La Maroquinerie – Paris
1/28 – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center – Westhampton Beach, NY
2/5 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston
2/17 – The Clyde Auditorium – Glasgow*
2/18 – City Hall – Newcastle*
2/19 – City Hall – Sheffield*
2/21 – Royal Concert Hall – Nottingham*
2/22 – Civic Hall – Wolverhampton*
2/23 – Apollo – Manchester*
2/24 – St Davids – Cardfiff*
2/26 – Colston Hall – Bristol
2/27 – Hammersmith Apollo – London*
2/28 – Hammersmith Apollo – London*
3/1 – Corn Exchange – Cambridge*
3/3 – Pavillions – Plymouth*
3/4 – Guildhall – Portsmouth*
* With James Blunt
Daphne Willis And Vangaurd Records Announce Innovative Album Campaign
Chicago based singer-songwriter Daphne Willis and her label, Vangaurd Records, have come out with a rather unusual way to release an album. Willis, whose sophomore album Because I can, will be physically released April 19th, 2011, will be releasing three 2-track digital 45’s beginning January 11th. From there, the next digital 45 will be February 8th, then March 8th, culminating with the release of the full album in April. The album will feature nine additional tracks not featured on the 45’s. Look for each 45 in all major digital outlet stores.
Midnight Spin Debuts Video for “Trigger Finger Itch”
On the heels of their well-received EP, Through the Mojo Wire, Brooklynites Midnight Spin do what quirky musically inclined Brooklnyers oft do…make music videos about “cereal killers” who jeopardize the breakfast pleasures of residents in Mojo City.
Directed by Kevin Miller at Comedy Central Studios, “Trigger Finger Itch” is the bands first video with Miller and offers a healthy dose of humor and hooks as fans wait for their forthcoming full-length debut album on the way.
And watch out for cereal killers:
Isobel Campbell Video Premieres on Pitchfork
“No Place to Fall” was originally recorded by legendary singer/songwriter, the late Towns Van Zandt in 1978. In a gorgeous rendition alongside Willy Mason, Isobel Campbell delivers a stunning homage to the beloved Van Zandt on Pitchfork. And of course, do yourself a favor and watch the original version linked below as well.
http://pitchfork-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/player/DelveMoviePlayer.swf
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