by aitorzabalegui

Kisses Remix One of Their Songs Called “Kisses”

LA duo Kisses are only a week past the release of their debut LP, The Heart of The Nightlife, but they found some time to remix the first song off the album, “Kisses.” Titled the “Electric Sunset Remix,” the LA band consisting of Zinzi Edmundson and Jesse Kivel have managed to evoke the feeling of Miami Beach while sounding like a younger and more attractive version of Hot Chip. In fact, Zinzi could give any girl in indie a run for the crown. As far as the music goes, “Kisses” flashes bright colors at you, rounded and full, that bounce around and calmly pulsate in an effortless synchronicity. Even with the high hat synth beat driving along, the track is a slow burn that at once can make you tired and dreamy.

Give it a listen below:

11.30.10

by Jane Lambert

Bright Eyes Returns with New Album This Winter!

Conor Oberst fans rejoice! Bright Eyes is BACK! The group will release their newest, and 7th album on February 15, 2011 via Saddle Creek. Titled The People’s Key, will feature ten new tracks from the Oberst, Mike Mogis, Nathaniel Walcott trio.

Additional players on the record include Andy LeMaster, (Now It’s Overhead), Matt Maginn (Cursive), Carla Azar (Autolux), Clark Baechle (The Faint), Shane Aspegren (The Berg Sans Nipple), Laura Burhenn (The Mynabirds) and Denny Brewer (Refried Ice Cream).

What will this sound like you may ask…well we guess it’s too early to tell. The follow-up to Cassadega (Saddle Creek) was a long wait as Oberst dabbled in solo projects and super groups. This could also be the last Bright Eyes record if anyone recalls Conor stating that a few years ago. We will have to wait and see for sure.

Bright Eyes have just announced two shows to get us even more excited about the album release. One at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and the other at Royal Albert Hall in London. You can find the information regarding those shows below. The pre-sales begin TOMORROW, so be sure to have your mouse clicker finger ready.

Take a peek at the show information AND the tracklisting for the new LP. 2011 is already starting off with a bang in indie rock.

Live shows & on sale info:
March 9th New York, NY Radio City Music Hall*
June 23rd London, UK Royal Albert Hall#

*Pre-Sale Begins: December 1 at 12PM EST. Public On-Sale: December 4 at 10AM EST
# Pre-Sale Begins: December 1 at 12PM EST. Public On-Sale: Saturday, December 4 at 9AM

Full track list for The People’s Key
1 Firewall
2 Shell Games
3 Jejune Stars 4 Approximate Sunlight
5 Haile Selassie
6 A Machine Spiritual (In The People’s Key)
7 Triple Spiral
8 Beginner’s Mind
9 Ladder Song
10 One For You, One For Me

11.29.10

by summer826

Mogwai Reveal Cover Art & New Single From New Album

U.K. rockers Mogwai have released details for their forthcoming album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will which will be released in the U.S. on February 15th on Sub Pop Records and the band’s very own label Rock Action Records in the U.K.

The first single from the album, “Rano Pano”, is an airy and guitar driven instrumental piece that takes its listeners on a five minute journey. In addition to the free download offered by the band, the single will be released on 7” vinyl and will be backed with “Hasenheide”.

The band recorded their seventh album over the course of last summer at Chem 19 Studios. For Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, the band returned to their roots with Paul Savage producing. Savage also produced the band’s debut album Mogwai Young Team in 1997 and the band felt that it was time to work with him again since both parties had grown quite a bit over the years.

Mogwai will embark on a U.S. tour beginning April 19th in Washington, D.C. To download “Rano Pano”, click here.

US DATES  TOUR DATES
Apr 19: 9.30 Club, Washington DC 
Apr 20: Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia 
Apr 21: Webster Hall, New York 
Apr 22: Webster Hall, New York 
Apr 23: Paradise Rock Club, Boston 
Apr 25: Olympia Theater, Montreal 
Apr 26: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto 
Apr 27: Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh 
Apr 28: St. Andrews Hall, Detroit 
Apr 29: Metro, Chicago 
Apr 30: Slowdown, Omaha 
May 2: Bluebird Theater, Denver 
May 3: In The Venue, Salt Lake City 
May 5: Wonder Ballroom, Portland 
May 6: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver 
May 7: Showbox at the Market, Seattle 
May 9: Regency Ballroom, San Francisco 
May 10: Mayan Theater, Los Angeles 
May 11: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach 
May 13: Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque 
May 15: Granada Theatre, Dallas 
May 16: Stubbs Waller Creek, Austin 
May 17: Warehouse Live, Houston 
May 19: Workplay Theater, Birmingham 
May 20: Center Stage, Atlanta

11.29.10

by aitorzabalegui

Cage The Elephant Dish Out First Single from New LP

Thank You, Happy Birthday, the sophomore album from Kentucky’s finest rock band is coming out next year, but being that it’s November, that’s pretty soon. The record will drop January 11th, and if you were looking for a streamable preview, Cage The Elephant have just doled out the album’s first single, “2024.” The track winds up initially, like a cosmic needle dropping as the gears engage and the turntable picks up speed. Just as the song begins to morph into some sort of ill-advised, lost Audioslave track, the band thankfully brings out a pop riff and tones things down just the right amount. All that’s left is three minutes of raucous jamming where it’s slightly difficult to differentiate chorus from verse.. wait, no. They bring the Audioslave riff back for a little bit at the tail end of the bridge to switch things up. Try not to let that throw you, because overall, “2024” is indication that Thank You, Happy Birthday is going to hit heavily and provide some questionable curveballs that may or may not serve to make things interesting in a music scene where rock is cashing in it’s last social security checks.

Listen in below:

11.29.10

by summer826

Jenny O. Releasing Debut EP

LA based artist Jenny O. is digitally releasing her first EP on November 30^th via Manimal Vinyl, home to fellow lady artists Bat For Lashes and Warpaint. Jenny also produced and engineered the album herself. The physical release of the album will be announced within the coming months.

Jenny O. was raised in New York and discovered her passion for music at a very young age. Playing instruments such as the piano and cello, Jenny began making her own recordings on her dad’s reel-to-reel by the time she was 13. Her musical influences range from the hippie like sounds of folk to jazz infused hip hop with a little 60s and 70s pop to add a twist. Her voice is soft and flowing but her lyrics are frank and the two mesh perfectly to create a perfect balance.

Although Jenny has performed in countless bands, Home is her first solo album. Check out the first single off the album, “Well, Ok Honey” and other tracks by Jenny O. here.

Home Tracklisting:

1. Well, OK Honey
2. All My Wishes
3. Won’t Let You Leave
4. I Do I Do
5. Home

11.24.10

by libbyh9190

Emil & Friends Releases Video For “Short Order Cooks”

Emil & Friends has released a superhero-inspired video for their song “Short Order Cooks.” The song is as quirky and catchy as the video and was shot “guerrilla-style in the financial district of Boston in the wee hours of the morning.” Emil & Friends’ EP Downed Economy is available now and includes covers and remixes.