Cloud Nothings Present New Track From New Album, “Should Have”

January 25th, 2011, the release date for Cloud Nothings’ self-titled album on Carpark, is getting closer and closer and after giving us a first teaser of what it sounds like with the premiere of the the song “Understand At All,” we’re given a second excerpt. This song is called “Should Have” and will be out as a 7″ picture disc single on January 28th, 2011. It sounds like those rock songs you love as a teen, except with a little more whimsy both in the vocals and the arrangements but without that pretend-roughness we took for rebel attitude.

Take a listen below:

Cloud Nothings also have a few dates lined up for the end of the month and January so check out below if they’ll be stopping anywhere near you!

Here are their upcoming tour dates:

12/17 – Akron, OH – Musica (with Herzog)
12/18 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland (with Herzog)
01/12 – Grantham, PA – Messiah College (with Oberhofer)
01/13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox (with Oberhofer)
01/14 – Columbus, OH – The Basement (with Oberhofer)
01/15 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall (with Handsome Furs & Oberhofer)
01/17 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel (with Oberhofer)
01/18 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo (with Oberhofer)
01/19 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge (with Toro Y Moi)

12.22.10

by libbyh9190

Darwin Deez Premieres Single and Remixes

Indie-pop singer Darwin Deez has announced his new single titled “Bad Day” will be released on January 18, 2011. The album will subsequently be released on February 28, 2011. “Bad Day” will be packaged with remixes – Javelin remix is below!

Darwin Deez – Bad Day (Javelin Remix) by Hypetrak

Darwin Deez also has a large number of tour dates in the US:

1/13 – Allston, MA @ Great Scott
1/14 – Rochester, NY @ The Bug Jar
1/15 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
1/16 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas (w/ S. Carey, Sea of Bees)
1/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry (w/ Fol Chen)
1/19 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/22 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/24 – Vancouver, BC @ The Media Club (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/26 – Portland, OR @ Holocene (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/28 – San Francisco, CA @ Hemlock Tavern (w/ Fol Chen, Friends)
1/29 – Los Angeles, CA – Venue TBA
1/31 – San Diego, CA @ The Loft (UCSD) (w/ Friends)
2/1 – Tucson, AZ @ Solar Culture (w/ Friends)
2/3 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Alternative Lounge (w/ Friends)
2/4 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s Downstairs (w/ Friends)
2/5 – Denton, TX @ Hailey (w/ Friends)
2/7 – Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe (w/ Friends)
2/8 – Nashville, TN – Venue TBA
2/9 – Birmingham, AL – Venue TBA
2/10 – Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder (w/ Friends)
2/11 – Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn (w/ Friends)
2/12 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor (w/ Friends)
2/14 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 (w/ Friends)
2/15 – Charlottesville, VA – Venue TBA
2/17 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat Backstage (w/ Friends)
2/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie (w/ Friends)
2/19 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (w/ Friends)

12.21.10

by summer826

Jane Lui Captivates With Latest Track From ‘Goodnight Company’

Listening to Jane Lui’s music is like taking a journey through a magical and whimsical land. Her voice is light and airy, real, and she is a mastered musician playing up to 14 instruments including piano, guitar, xylophone and IKEA wine glasses. Critics have already likened her to fellow female vocalists Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Norah Jones.

Jane’s third album, Goodnight Company, was released digitally on October 5^th, 2010 but will have a physical release on January 11, 2011. Building upon the success of her debut release Teargirl and the 2008 follow-up Barkentine, which was nominated for a San Diego Awards Best Recording, Lui says that for her latest endeavor she let loose and really just let her words do the speaking. She credits having more confidence in herself, being in a happier place and trusting her co-producer Aaron Bowen to just help bring out the real “Jane”.

“Illusionist Boy” is the next single to be released from the album. An acoustic masterpiece, featuring Lui’s naked and emotional voice, “Illusionist Boy” is a bit of a contrast compared to the album’s first single, “Jailcard”. With so many different types of music influencing Jane, the album is certainly one that will be at the top of many must-have lists.

12.21.10

by libbyh9190

Parlovr Releases Holiday Songs For Charity and EP

Self-proclaimed “sloppy pop” band Parlovr has announced the release of two holiday songs called “I’m Santa” and “Spike the Eggnog.” Both songs are available by downloadin exchange for a donation of any amount. Donations will go to www.avaaz.org.

Their EP Heaven/Hell/Big/Love and self-titled LP is available now. Parlovr plans to tour the US later next year. The song “Hell, Heaven” from the EP is listed here:

Parlovr – Hell Heaven by Passovah

12.20.10

by jill ettinger

Jenny O’s Holiday Present For You

You may want to leave a key under the door for Santa this year, because with all the goodies he’s bringing, he just might not fit through the chimney. In his bag he’s got the latest from west-coast happy-folk darlin, Jenny O, her holiday gift, “Get Down for the Holidays,” releasing on Target’s The Christmas Gig. Do Santa’s back a favor and grab her other holiday single, “Prettiest Little Present,” for free, here.

Mixing influences from the 60’s and 70s along with her jazz-fueled hip hop and pop music, Jenny O’s new video, “Well OK, Honey” was shot with help from some friends in Humboldt County. View the video below and if you’re in the Greater Los Angeles area or looking for an excuse to get your Hollyweird on, Jenny O will be performing at the Bootleg Theater in February for four weeks.

February 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater
February 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater
February 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater
February 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater

12.17.10

by libbyh9190

Sara Jackson-Holman Releases Holiday EP

Piano-pop songwriter Sara Jackson-Holman has released a three-song, digital-only EP called The Very Merry. It is being sold digital-only and features holiday classics done in her very own classically-trained style. This EP is a follow up to her 2010 debut, When You Dream, that brings to mind artists such as Adele, Feist and Norah Jones. Both albums are available on iTunes.