We Were Promised Jetpacks HIGHLY REC'D – THE MONTHLY MIXTAPE Because good music is a right, not a privilege. by: Jon Wolf October '11: "Are We Really Who We Used To Be?" 1. Pearl Jam - "Olé" 2. Robbers On High Street - "Second Chance" 3. The Kooks - "Rosie" 4. Danielle Duval - "Ambulance" 5. Duffy and The Doubters - [...]
Magic is Science Last year, I was happy to be part of two successful Magic is Science art shows in Atlanta. Tomorrow - Saturday, October 1, 2011 - I'm pleased to announce I will be part of it yet again. This show will be centered around inspiration drawn from the movie 'The Never Ending Story". It is at the Sycamore Gallery in Decatur and runs from 7:30PM until Midnight. If you are in the Atlanta-area, please stop by and enjoy work by a number of talented artists. [...]
Cymbals Eat Guitars (Photo: Eric Wildes) Live Review: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Hooray for Earth September 27, 2011, The Earl, Atlanta by Eric Wildes I caught the Hooray for Earth, and Cymbals Eat Guitars show at the Earl on Tuesday, September 17, 2011. Of course, I was expecting there to be less people present at The Earl than if it had been, for example, a Saturday show, but it seemed shockingly desolate for two bands with immense "street cred" and a local group like Lyonnais [...]
Nikki Lane (Photo: Glynis Selina Arban) Exclusive Intervew: Nikki Lane 09.28.11 by Chuck Norton Nikki Lane may be a budding, cross-over star going into 2012, but her back-story more closely resembles that of 19502s and 19602s-era female country singers than those of her contemporaries. Frankly, that's part of the appeal. But don't think this is a hard-luck story. This is more of a hard-work story. Lane (born Nicole Lane Frady), dropped out of high school in Greenville, [...]
A.A. Bondy Last week, A.A. Bondy released "Surfer King" from his album, Believers . The song can be downloaded in this post. This album is Bondy's third solo album and was released on September 13, 2011. A.A. Bondy "Surfer King" I had the chance to interview Bondy - whom I consider one of the preeminent songwriters of his generation - in 2009, you can give it a read here .
Pat Grossi Active Child has released the Houses remix of "Playing House" which can be downloaded in this post. Active Child "Playing House" (Houses Remix) If you missed my exclusive interview with Active Child, you can read it here .
Forrest Day If you're looking for something a little different to listen to Forrest Day, the San Francisco-based band fronted by ... Forrest Day. The track "Everybody's Fucking With My Mind" - which is available in this post - actually sounds a little like what might happen if The Stokes were influenced by Damian Abraham (Fucked Up). href=" http://www.shorefire.com/media /06%20Everybodys%20Funking%20w ith%20My%20Mind%201_20110922_1 61716.mp33>Forrest Day "Everybody's Fucking With My Mind" On himself and the band: "I've heard myself described as an 'everyman' before," Day says. "I just think I go [...]
CSS "Hits Me Like a Rock" CSS has released the official video for "Hits Me Like a Rock" from their latest album La Liberacion . The video was directed by Manuela Martines and was filmed in Barcelona. CSS HMLAR from forrest borie on Vimeo . CSS launches their Fall 2011 tour on October 1. Tour Dates 10/1: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue 10/2: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom 10/4: Seattle, WA [...]
The Felice Brothers The Felice Brothers have release a video for "Fire At The Pageant" from their fourth album Celebration, Florida . The band kicked-off their Fall 2011 tonight in Pittsburgh. Through Sunday, September 25, 2011, the band has made five songs available via their Web site from their digital EP Poughkeepsie Princess . The Felice Brothers - Fire at the Pageant from Ravenhouse LTD. on Vimeo . Tour Dates SEPT. 21 [...]
Veronica Falls Veronica Falls, the UK-band whose debut album was release yesterday, has released a video for "Bad Feeling". The band starts a North American tour on September 23 in San Diego. Veronica Falls - Bad Feeling from Slumberland Records on Vimeo . Tour Dates 09/23 San Diego, CA Til Two Club 09/25 Los Angeles, CA The Echo / Part Time Punks %& 09/27 Brooklyn, NY Glasslands $ 09/28 New York, NY Pianos + 09/29 [...]
The Asteroids Galaxy The Asteroids Galaxy have announced the release of the sophomore album, Out Of Frequency, on January 31, 2012. In advance of the release, the Danish band has released "Major". The band, who's track "The Golden Age" was featured this year in a Heineken, has also announce limited US tour dates in October 2011. The Asteroids Galaxy - "Major" Tour Dates 10/01: Albany, NY @ Jillian's 10/04: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom - SOLD OUT 10/05: Chicago, IL [...]
EMA EMA has release the official video for "Marked" from her debut album, Past Life Martyred Saints . She is on tour in Europe before heading back to North American in October. Complete dates below. EMA - Marked (official video) from Souterrain Transmissions on Vimeo . Tour Dates SEPT. 21 MUNICH, DE [...]
Artful - "Could Just Be The Bassline" Artful - the project of ex-original Artful Dodger member Mark Hill - has released the official video for "Could Just Be The Bassline" which features Kal Lavelle. Check out the official video in this post. I know this isn't something normally posted on DeadJournalist.com, but it is nice to hear the return of the down-tempo, UK garage sound.
Wild Beasts (Photo: Paul Phung) Wild Beasts are on tour now in support of their album, Smother . Check out "Loop The Loop" via SoundCloud and the video for "Albatross" in this post. Wild Beasts - Loop The Loop by DominoRecordCo Tour Dates September 16 Austin, TX Austin City Limits September 17 Austin, TX The Parish September 20 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse w/ [...]
My Morning Jacket My Morning Jacket has announce December 2011 tour dates, including performances with Sharon Jones, Band of Horses and Delta Spirit. Complete dates below. Tour Dates 10/20: Nashville, TN @ Vanderbilt University, Memorial Gymnasium 12/01: Los Angeles, CA @ The Gibson% 12/02: San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic% 12/06: Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theatre* 12/07: Dallas, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theatre* 12/08: Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theatre* 12/10: Boca [...]
Neon Indian Neon Indian's sophomore album, Era Extraña , was released last week. Since then, two videos have ben released for "Polish Girl" - one by director Tim Nackashi and on from the band's live performance on Jimmy Fallon . The band is also on tour - most dates with Com Truise and/or Purity Ring. Complete dates below. Tour Dates 9/19 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade * 9/20 Birmingham, AL - Bottletree * 9/21 New Orleans, LA - [...]
Childish Gambino - "Bonfire" Childish Gambino - AKA Donald Glover - has released the track "Bonfire" from his forthcoming album, CAMP , which is out November 15, 2011. He also has announced dates for a Fall 2011 tour. Complete dates below. Bonfire by Childish Gambino Glover is one of the stars of TV's 'Community'. Tour Dates 5-Oct - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre 6-Oct - Nashville, TN - Cannery [...]
MEN MEN - the project by Le Tigre's JD Samson and Ladybug Transistor's Michael O'Neill- will be joining CSS on their Fall 2011 tour. MEN and CSS have announced a limited edition split-73 that will be available on the tour. Complete tour dates below. MEN release their debut album, Talk About Body , in February 2011. Download "Simultaneously" and "Simultaneously" (LESANDS Remix) below and check out their video for "Who Am I To Feel So Free" released earlier this year. MEN - "Simultaneously" [...]
Phenomenal Handclap Band Phenomenal Handclap Band has announced a Fall 2011 in advance of the release of their new album, Form and Control , which will be out in early 2012. The band will join the legendary Bryan Ferry on most dates. Tour Dates 09/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Tip Top Bar & Grill 09/29: Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie* 10/01: Atlanta, GA @ Chastain Park Amphitheater* 10/03: N. Bethesda, MD @ Strathmore Music Theatre* 10/04: [...]
Mood Rings Atlanta's Mood Rings have released "Promise Me Eternity" 73 single this week. They will be hitting the road with their label mates Carnivores beginning in Washington D.C. on September 15, 2011. Complete dates below. Take the time to check out these two track by Mood Rings. You'll be glad you did. Mood Rings- Exorcised Painting by doublephantom Mood Rings- Promise Me Eternity by doublephantom [...]
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