Archive for November, 2008



Discovered tour of the week: David Byrne

by michelle

I downloaded the new David Byrne and Brian Eno album today, so imagine my surprise when I saw that David Byrne is on tour throughout the US and UK!! (I am tracking him, and I even got an email update, but sometimes I don’t read them very carefully, so I’m glad I checked again.) I just bought my tickets and am soooo excited to see him. I’ve read breathless reviews from his show in LA, so I am especially primed.

Thanks to the fancy folks and friends at Topspin, buying and downloading their new album, “Everything That Happens Will Happen Today” was totally hassle-free. (Go do it!) I would buy music a lot more often if it was this easy and DRM-free. I’m looking at you, iTunes.

I adore David Byrne. He’s so boss. His voice is guile-free and true. When I listen to him sing, it’s like being reminded of all that’s good in the world.

“Strange Overtones” is the track that’s been making the rounds, but I think “Life is Long” is unbelievably touching–full of the joy that comes with real wisdom. And because I’m feeling especially generous, I’ll throw in a cover.

David Byrne and Brian Eno – Life is Long
David Byrne and Brian Eno – Strange Overtones

The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil
David Byrne – Sympathy for the Devil (cover)


Listings for Canada, Australia, New Zealand just went live!

by ian

One of our most common feature requests has been to add listings for countries other than the UK and US.

We’re very excited to push some new crawlers live that add listings for Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

If you’re one of the people that requested from those countries, we’d love to hear your feedback – let us know any additional ticket vendors we should focus on, and whether we find you a show. If you’re a Songkick user in the UK or US taking a trip to Canada, Australia or New Zealand, check it out and see if you can find a gig while you’re there!

More than anything we care about providing you with the best information possible on upcoming gigs. We’ve also been working to add more ticket converage in the UK and US and now list tickets from over 25 different ticket providers. Some new ones include:

If there’s someone you buy tickets through, who we don’t currently list on the site, leave a message in the comments and we’ll add it to our feature queue.

Next up: Europe!


In good company: Ron Jeremy, Songkick, and you!

by michelle

I just came across this old vlog that features us, after a guy getting hit in the crotch by a phone, and stories on Ron Jeremy and a brothel in Prague. If that doesn’t get you to watch, I don’t know what will. Thanks for the mention, Mobuzz!