Monthly Archives: September 2011
4 Popular Songs You Probably Didn’t Realize Were Creepy
Here is a list of popular songs that are thematically creepy. Although the meanings of some of these songs are clear, some are also more esoteric and open to interpretation. In these cases, listeners continue to debate what the songwriter … Continue reading
Filed under Music Discourse
Jenny and Johnny: Cameo on Gossip Girl
Jenny and Johnny made a cameo (see below) on the season 5 premiere of Gossip Girl, playing themselves. The band’s song “My Pet Snakes” was also featured in the episode.
Filed under Video of the Day
Christie Dupree
One of the bands currently opening for Eisley on its current tour is Christie Dupree, consisting of the younger sister (Christie) and younger brother (Colin) of the members of Eisley. Watch a couple live takes of “I Give Up”: Christie … Continue reading
Filed under New Bands
New (Old) Phantom Planet Cover
Alex from Rome recently uploaded a rare song on YouTube of Phantom Planet doing a lulling cover of “Tonight You Belong To Me” in 2004. It’s so nice to discover old songs that resurface online many years later.
Filed under New Music
Uh Huh Her: Tour Trailer
Here’s a tour trailer for Uh Huh Her’s upcoming October 2011 House of Blues/breast cancer charity tour. Along with a song from the band’s first EP, “I See Red’:
Filed under Show Announcements
JJAMZ at Three (of) Clubs
JJAMZ is playing another LA show this week — free at Three Clubs. Someone who’s going should definitely record video to post to YouTube — still no video/audio from the last several JJAMZ shows.
Filed under Show Announcements
“Waiting For My Chance to Come”
Listen to today’s song of the day, “Waiting For My Chance to Come” by Noah and the Whale. Live from Amsterdam: Album version:
Filed under Song of the Day
Culture Collide Festival 2011
This year’s Culture Collide Festival takes place October 6th – 9th, 2011 in Los Angeles. Bands include Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Liam Finn, Avi Buffalo, The Elected, Laura Jansen, Carina Round, and He’s My Brother She’s My Sister. Buy a … Continue reading
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“Some Are Lakes”
Song of the day is “Some Are Lakes” by Land of Talk. Here’s a high-quality live version of “Some Are Lakes” from 2009:
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The Elected: California House Shows
If you want to host an Elected house show and live between San Diego and San Francisco, click here. Watch an acoustic/steel-drum/ukulele version of “Babyface” by The Elected:
Filed under Show Announcements
