Monthly Archives: August 2011

Vetiver: Ride Ride Ride

Vetiver has a new album and one of the songs, “Ride Ride Ride,” features Jenny and Johnny on background vocals. Take a listen to “Ride Ride Ride”:  

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My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1983. The band is considered a leading example of the Shoegaze style of music, with songs that emphasize guitars (guitar effects and pedals) and subdued vocals. Listen to “When You Sleep” below: Cover … Continue reading

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Gold Motel: “Perfect in My Mind”

Gold Motel, the side project of Greta from The Hush Sound, has a bunch of really good songs (last week, ATS wrote about “Leave You in Love” here). “Perfect in My Mind” is also a strong offering from Gold Motel. The … Continue reading

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“27 Days”

Song of the day is a very old song (~10 years old) by The Like, called “27 Days.”

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Maria Taylor: Overlook

Maria Taylor released a new album, called Overlook, last week. The album is short (only 9 songs), but you can catch her on tour in October. See dates below: October 12 – Baton Rouge, La. @ Chelsea’s 14 – Austin, Texas @ … Continue reading

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Taylor Locke: September Tour Dates

Taylor Locke & The Roughs are touring in September with Sloan: September 13 -  The Bell House – Brooklyn, NY - BUY TICKETS September 14 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA - BUY TICKETS September 15 – Bowery Ballroom – New … Continue reading

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Best Coast Live

Video of the day is Best Coast playing in California last week:

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Leslie and the Badgers: Studio Update

Leslie Stevens and the Badgers are currently recording their new album (produced by Jonathan Wilson) in Los Angeles. Watch a recent interview and live song below: “Salvation”:

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JJAMZ: New LA Show

JJAMZ, the ultimate supergroup of my dreams, is playing at the Satellite on August 30th. Tickets here.

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“Carousel”

Vanessa Carlton is back with a new album, and “Carousel” is the single. Listen to a live version below:

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