We’ve regrettably just purchased one of the worst things we’ve ever seen. Horrible Logos, thanks for the hate filled reminder of our mediocrity. I hope you spend our $5 on a week old burrito. Gracias!
Head over to Horrible Logos for your very own waste of money.
I learned awhile back that I could save money buying in bulk (I’m pretty sure there’s still a washing machine sized jar of pickles somewhere in my garage). Cincinnati’s Midpoint Music Fest continues this frugal way of life. The annual indie celebration launched in 2002 and offers over 250 acts on 25 stages from September 23-25. For $39 concert-goers get a Thursday through Saturday wristband for access to all of the venues in downtown Cincy and surrounding areas. Not only are there countless local talents waiting for their big break (see Enlou, Pomegranates), there are a decent amount of higher profile names that quickly make up for the ticket price. Acts of interest include Best Coast, Holy F*ck, Caribou, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Surfer Blood, Fang Island, Colour Revolt, A Place to Bury Strangers, and our fav up-and-comers The Pass. It’s refreshing to see a fest with a wide range of talents at an affordable prices.
MPMF is coming up Sep 23-25 so make sure you get check out their website to get check out the schedule or get tickets.
Chiddy Bang has tossed us all a piece from their upcoming EP The Preview, which will have to be our fix until their full length debut sometime in 2011. Here’s an exerpt from an interview with SPIN:
"It was surreal and crazy to grasp," says Chiddy of working with Pharrell. "Even when he walked in the studio, we were in a little bit of shock. It's crazy to put ourselves in that context. No matter how much we accomplish, in our psyche, we're still like kids that were making shit in a dorm."
Adds Beresin: "He has an incredible energy, one of the most respected people who I grew up listening to. No one else really brings the raw swagger that he does."
We thought the track had its highs and lows, feeling more generic than we’re used to from the duo, but decide for yourself. The Preview EP drops Oct 11(UK) and Oct 12(US).
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The Pass just announced via Twitter and Pretty Much Amazing that their anxiously awaited LP debut is available free to stream on the great Sound Cloud. BURST will soon be available for purchase electronically (September 21), but until then give it a try right here. Thanks guys!
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You’ve heard Delorean’s “Real Love” single in both it’s original and remixed forms. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the video! Directors Aaron Brown and Ben Chappell, known as Focus Creeps (NSFW) put together a fun and somewhat twisted video together combining beaches, hipsters, and wild dogs. Record label Matador Records posted the video on their site this morning along with a quote from vocalist/bassist Ekhi Lopetegi: “Real love is being in a state of conflict against the outside world”. Enjoy!
Breaking the news in an interview with BrightestYoungThings, Surfer Blood front man J.P. Pitts spoke of having nicer equipment and more resources. Cue ominous music, enter Warner Bros. Next year, SB will release one last EP on current label Kanine Records before moving on to a full length joint release between Warner and Kanine. They’ll be joining the ranks of other indie-gone-Warner bands such as the Artic Monkeys, Built to Spill, the Flaming Lips, and the White Stripes. We’ve enjoyed all Surfer Blood has offered us in the past year and wish them the best of luck, but we can’t help but think that some of the fun might be over. But hey, at least Janet Jackson might be joining the indie parade. Right?
From the mouth of J.P.:
"I think we’re going to have more resources for the next record, I think it would be a shame to overlook that, or turn your nose up at that. I’m not opposed to work with nicer equipment and having more resources, it’s just a matter of being in a comfortable environment and working with people that we like and trust. I think that’s the most important thing for any project."
The young hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang sprinted onto the scene early this year with a fresh fusion of sounds, grabbing samples from interesting places: Radiohead, Passion Pit, Sufjan Stevens, and MGMT. Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and Xaphoon Jones are just 19 years old, but their youth isn’t wasted on them. Their unique sound, rhymes, and energy can go head to head with any alternative hip-hop group out there. The Swelly Express Mixtape included the breakthrough hit “Opposite of Adults (Kids)” which tops the pile of MGMT-sampling songs out there. If you haven’t heard it, crank the volume and take a listen:
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But things aren’t all wonderful in the swelly world. If you’re like us, you’ve been wondering about their official debut album initially promised by the end of August. Sadly, Chiddy Bang has just announced that they will not release The Swelly Life until early 2011. But dry some of those tears. They will be releasing The Preview next month which will include tracks old and new, with Pharell Williams, Q-Tip, and Darwin Deez jumping into the mix. Drop date Oct 11 (UK) and Oct 12 (USA) on EMI Music. But don’t take our word for it, read their email statement below.
Hey all you music junkies out there! We know you’re on the prowl for the latest and greatest of the audio world. Consider shuffler.fm a worthy weapon in your arsenal. Not only does it scour, categorize, and randomize all the tunes posted on the blogs out there, it does it elegantly. Each song played is backdropped by the posting site itself, and we’ve found not only a bunch of new tunes, but a bunch of good (and bad) blogs. Commercial-free, no registration required. Happy hunting.
Today, amongst widespread critical acclaim, Arcade Fire has released The Suburbs to the American market. Released on the Merge Records label, the album clocks in at over an hour, with multi-part songs amongst it’s 16 tracks.
Make sure to give their single a spin, containing the tracks “The Suburbs” and “The Month of May”.
If you like what you hear, look for one of the eight random album covers in your fav record shop, order from the band, or head to Amazon for a discounted download special ($3.99 at time of post). And don’t forget to check out their live stream from Madison Square Garden on August 5, 10:00 p.m. EDT.
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Can you go wrong with influences like Justice, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk? If you ask The Pass, you’d get a resounding NO, with some poppy synth in the background. Setting up shop in Louisville, KY with sonaBLAST! records, The Pass have already wowed us this year with their Colors EP. The catchy dance hit “Crosswalk Stereo” left us hungry for more. They’ve delivered.
“Trap of Mirrors” is the brand new single from Burst, the debut full-length album due out this fall, and it doesn’t disappoint. We can’t wait for more.
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Purchase and listen to the rest of The Pass at their bandcamp site.
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