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Broken Social Scene @ Lollapalooza 8.02.08
Artists mentioned:I’ve never really been a Broken Social Scene fan. I’ve seen them live, listened to their records and even checked out some solo projects. Nothing really clicked for me. But as I flippantly remarked to Joe while waiting for BSS’ pre-Wilco set to start, “Maybe this time will be what...(read full post)
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Grizzly Bear @ Lollapalooza 8.01.08
Artists mentioned:Last year Grizzly Bear announced at some of their shows that they’d be taking a year off to write and record their next album. Now that I’ve seen them twice this year — the one they were supposedly taking off from touring — I can honestly never been so happy...(read full post)
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[VIDEO] Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist trailer
Artists mentioned:Via /Film Here’s the trailer for Michael Cera’s new flick Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. The film looks pretty good, but I’m mostly posting on it because it features music by We Are Scientists, Bishop Allen AND that Bishop Allen cameo that we get a quick glimpse of....(read full post)
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NEW Wilco: “One Wing” (live at Lollapalooza)
Artists mentioned:Wilco at Bonnaroo 2007 Wilco played an incendiary set last night at Lollapalooza — but more on that later. Here’s a new song of theirs, which Jeff confessed is a WIP (”work in progress”). It’s a little slow at the start, but its last half is one of the best...(read full post)
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My First Time …with Margot and the Nuclear So & So’s
Artists mentioned:It’s time for another installment of “My First Time,” an interview series that asks some of my favorite bands to recall some of their musical firsts. This time we’re joined by Richard of Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, who was kind enough to share some of the experiences...(read full post)
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Black Lips @ Lollapalooza 8.01.08
Artists mentioned:The Black Lips were a great start to my Lollapalooza 2008 experience. It was my first time seeing the band, so I was understandably excited. MP3: The Black Lips - Katrina The band took the stage quickly, throwing on their instruments and jumping into their set. People around me seemed...(read full post)
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Of Montreal ready “Id Engager” seven-inch
Artists mentioned:I hope you guys are ready for me to spend the next few months featuring Of Montreal on every third or fourth post. Now that we’re somewhat near the Skeletal Lamping release month, details about their many projects are starting to trickle in. The newest is that the band will...(read full post)
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[VIDEO] Bon Iver covers “Lovin’s For Fools”
Artists mentioned:Bon Iver does a beautiful cover of Sarah Siskind’s “Lovin’s For Fools.”...(read full post)
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The Morning Benders share covers EP
Artists mentioned:I have no idea why it took me so long to get around to posting on this. I friggin love the Morning Benders and I really love covers. Sounds like a no brainer, huh? MP3: The Morning Benders - He’s a Rebel (the Crystals; from Bedroom Covers) The Morning Benders...(read full post)
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Spoon: “Rocks Off” (Rolling Stones)
Artists mentioned:Hope you all like Spoon, because I’ve got a lot of goodies coming up. First on the docket is this live cover of the Rolling Stones’ classic “Rocks Off.” MP3: Spoon - Rocks Off (Rolling Stones) Oh those lovely horns! Like I said in my review of their Pitchfork show,...(read full post)
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Poison Control Center with Bill Doss: “Jumping Fences” (Olivia Tremor Control cover)
Artists mentioned:Poor Bill Doss. Every time I see him I have to fight the urge — usually unsucessfully — to ask if the Olivia Tremor Control are ever getting back together. But it looks like everything OTC-fan related isn’t so annoying for Bill; here’s an MP3 of him joining the OTC-loving...(read full post)
