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12.06.10
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Jimmy Eat World Take on Conan and the planet

Jimmy Eat World is fun, accessible, easy, and their name sounds like a comic book. No wonder they’re widely popular and live up to fans’ expectations time and time again. The same holds true for their new album, Invented featuring the single “Coffee and Cigarettes.” It puts you in a good mood just by hearing it. It’s not groundbreaking or mind blowing; it’s just really good, like Jimmy Eat World itself.

The chorus line “Coffee and Cigarettes/As Simple As it Gets” off the track pretty much sums it up. The lyrics are straightforward and modest with westward-bound self discovery and romantic nostalgia themes, while the melody and music are masterful pop creations. In conjunction, it’s a simple pleasure that needs no further explanation.

Catch them play “Coffee and Cigarettes” on the triumphant revival of Conan O’Brien December 13th on TBS or on their many tour dates including New Years Eve at the Fiesta Bowl Rock Party in Tempe, Arizona and international shows in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

12.06.10
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Free Energy Set to Join Weezer on Tour


Over the last 8 weeks or so, DFA’s Free Energy have been rolling out a series of videos entitled “Free Energy’s Power Hour.” An odd mix of comedy and music, the the series was written and directed by the band with help from director, producer and friend Ben Nabors.

Lest we forget what the Free Energy boys are actually known for, they’re currently in the midst of a SPIN Magazine sponsored tour with Foxy Shazam. And, later this month they’ll join Weezer for a handful of shows. A full list of dates can be found down below.

 

Free Energy Tour Dates

12/07: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater Buy Tickets #
12/08: Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews – Buy Tickets#
12/09: Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose Tap – Buy Tickets #
12/14: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre – Buy Tickets ^
12/15: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre – Buy Tickets^
12/17: New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom – Buy Tickets^
12/18: New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom – Buy Tickets^

* = Foxy & Free Tour, Sponsored by SPIN Magazine
^ = w/ Weezer (Memories Tour)
# – Headlining Date
$ = w/ Hollerado

12.06.10
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Arcade Fire Given the Nod for Three Grammy Awards


Does Arcade Fire have what it takes successfully win their nominated categories? Having a great year musically, Arcade Fire is up for: Album of the Year, Best Alternative Music Album, and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The competition is stiff, as they are going up against heavy weights Eminem, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.

Will the underdog pull it out, or will the popularity contest continue. Tune in February 13 on CBS to find out.

 

For a complete list of all nominees and awards click here

12.06.10
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Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Release Exclusive iTunes Session

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On November 30th, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros released a new iTunes Session- available exclusively through the iTunes store.  A six-song collection recorded at EastWest Studio in Los Angeles, the session features reworked, unique versions of some of the band’s most memorable songs found on their debut album, “Up From Below.”  The release also includes a previously unrecorded live show favorite, “Fire & Water.”

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros will wrap up 2010 by playing a handful of US shows, including KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas in Los Angeles on December 12th.  The band will kick off 2011 with a trip to Australia and New Zealand for Big Day Out.

iTunes Session tracklist and future tour dates for the band below:

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – iTunes Session

1.  Up From Below

2.  Janglin’

3.  40 Day Dream

4.  Fire & Water

5.  Brother

6.  Desert Song

Upcoming Tour Dates

Dec 12    Gibson Amphitheater                                     Universal City, CA

Jan 21     Big Day Out: Auckland                                   Auckland, NZ

Jan 23     Big Day Out at Gold Coast Parklands       Gold Coast, AUS

Jan 26     Big Day Out: Sydney                                       Sydney, AUS

Jan 27     Big Day Out: Sydney                                       Sydney, AUS

Jan 28     The Forum Sydney                                          Moore Park, AUS

Jan 30     Big Day Out: Melbourne                                Melbourne, AUS

Feb 1       The Forum Melbourne                                   Melbourne, AUS

Feb 4       Big Day Out: Adelaide                                     Adelaide, AUS

Feb 6       Big Day Out: Perth                                            Perth, AUS

12.03.10
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Ashtar Command Releasing “American Sunshine Volume 1” in 2011


DJ/producer, Chris Holmes, and former Nine Inch Nails member and Filter founder, Brian Liesegang, are the geniuses and/or aliens behind Ashtar Command.

The collaboration hearkens to a new era in music and sociopolitical commentary, as demonstrated in “Gravity,” the album’s first track. Based on interviews Holmes conducted back in ’94 with members of the Heaven’s Gate cult (yes, I’m serious), they put together a video mockumentary about the group that ended up committing mass suicide in 1997. Z Berg does a great job on lead vocals on the track and the album, American Sunshine Volume 1 includes contributions from an assortment of talent including members of Edward Sharp and The Magnetic Zeros, Veruca Salt, Filter, Smashing Pumpkins and R.E.M.

Ashtar Command seeks to promote artistry and independence and the ability to be creative in unprecedented times. Get ready for a sonic exodus out of mainstream pop culture an into another world, or perhaps a new solar system altogether.
For more on Ashtar Command visit www.ashtar-command.com
If you do nothing else, you just have to watch this video.

12.03.10
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Psychic Powers Announces “Infinity” Release for December 2010


In 2007, Nik Brinkman (Over the Atlantic) and Alejandro Cohen (Lanquis) met in Los Angeles and a collaboration they call Psychic Powers was born.

Being separated by thousands of miles due to Nik’s home in New Zealand, songs were worked out through internet jam sessions. Earlier this year they met again in person to complete the full length album, Infinity.

Drawing on influences from labels such as 4AD, Flying Nun, Sarah and Creation Records, the duo blends electronic pop music reminiscent of the 90’s, but with a totally modern twist.
You can grab their previous EP Frozen from RCRD LBL here.

For more information on Psychic Powers: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psychic-Powers/437907455446