Monthly Archives: October 2011
Dum Dum Girls: “Heartbeat”
Listen to this song called “Heartbeat” from Dum Dum Girls’ latest album:
Filed under Song of the Day
There is a new Ben Kweller album coming
A couple days ago I got this envelope in the mail: With these stickers:
Filed under New Music
Milo Greene @ Mercury Lounge + Special Video for YOU
Last night, I discovered a spectacular new band called Milo Greene. Composed of 5 members, the band sounded polished and seasoned despite being relatively new (they haven’t yet released their first record). Each of the 5 members could easily have … Continue reading
Filed under Concert Review, New Bands
The Belle Brigade @ Mercury Lounge
Last night, Wednesday October 26th 2011, The Belle Brigade played a sold-out show at NYC’s Mercury Lounge. The band, a brother-sister duo, played songs from their debut album like “Belt of Orion,” “Lucky Guy,” “Sweet Louise,” and “Losers.” Music trivia: … Continue reading
Filed under Concert Review
Robert Schwartzman: Double Capricorn
Robert Schwartzman’s debut solo album Double Capricorn came out yesterday. Watch a video interview about the album at The Hollywood Reporter here, and read the interview that After The Show did with Robert before the release of Rooney’s last album, Eureka. … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
School of Seven Bells: “Windstorm” Analysis
“Windstorm,” a song on School of Seven Bells’ sophomore album, is one of the most unique-sounding songs in my iTunes library. The distorted melody that begins the song announces immediately that this song is different — it’s unrecognizable and hard … Continue reading
Filed under Music Discourse, Song of the Day
VH1 Save the Music: Family Day NYC
Today — Saturday, October 22, 2011 — was VH1′s Save the Music Foundation “Family Day.” This free interactive musical expo featured performances, food trucks, and activities for children at The Anderson School on New York’s upper west side. Check out this … Continue reading
Filed under Music Discourse
“Go For The Throat” Music Video
The Elected just released a music video for “Go For The Throat.” The video is very unique and original — it features animation superimposed over live action.
Filed under Music Videos
It’s a Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads are currently on tour playing their 1992 album It’s a Shame About Ray. Although the band’s first night at the Bowery Ballroom was a disaster, they managed to play the album’s title track well a few nights before:
Filed under Concert Review, Video of the Day
Nylon TV Interview
Nylon TV interviewed Uh Huh Her last week before the band’s New York show at Irving Plaza. Hear about favorite soundtracks, movies, and Justin Bieber in this Nylon video interview:
Filed under Indie Bands, Interviews
