Party On , Wayne

So tomorrow is the last day of 2008. The team here at Digital Dreams have put together a short list of "favs" of 2008. The year has been pretty interesting in music. We got everything from Bon Iver's secluded cabinesque "For Emma, Forever Ago" to Kanye West's struggle with fame and love "808s And Heartbreak." Looking forward, 2009 doesn't look like it will disappoint either. We get new albums by Animal Collective, U2, Beirut, Jay-Z, and Outkast to look forward to. So call this the last post in Digital Dreams for this year and we'll see you next year. Have a wonderful, wild, crazy, drunk, and out-of-control new years eve. And be safe!! L'Chiam!

Evan//

Fav Album: Bon Iver [For Emma, Forever Ago]. - buy @ Amazon

Fav Book: A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius
Fav Movie: The Dark Knight
Fav Beverage: Utopian Jewel Oolong from Teavana
Fav Event: Obama winning the election
New Years Resolution?: Take more photographs

Jeremy//

Fav Album: Fleet Foxes [Fleet Foxes] - buy @ Amazon
Fav Movie: The Dark Knight
Fav Beverage: Green Tea
Fav TV Show: Heros
Fav Event: Phillies winning the World Series
New Years Resolution?: Work out more

Simone//

Fav Album: Britney Spears [Circus] - buy @ Amazon
Fav Movie: Seven Pounds
Fav Book: Love Is A Mix Tape
Fav Designer: Balenciaga
Fav Beverage: White Hot Chocolate
New Years Resolution?: Get an iPhone

Nelson//

Fav Album: Sigur Ros [Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust] - buy @ Amazon
Fav Movie: Into The Wild
Fav People: My roomates
New Years Resolution?: Get a degree in Molecular Biology

We now leave you with a few new years inspired tracks:

MP3: The Walkmen - New Years Eve
MP3: The Lawrence Arms - One Hundred Resolutions
MP3: Thursday - Jet Black New Year

TPOBPAH Is F&*@# Right

Get your neon green sunglasses ready. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart have "blog rave" written all over their upcoming self-titled debut album (Out on Slumberland Records Feb 3, 2009). Packed with fuzzy guitars and liquid covered snare drums, they are ready for an amazing new year. Remember how catchy those late 80's/early 90's rock pop songs were? Remember going for a ride to the beach with your parents in the back seat of their 1991 Toyota Corolla in the summer with the sun beating on your face and the windows wide open? You'll feel that way again when you treat your ears with this music candy.

Looks like:


Sounds like:
MP3: TPOBPAH - This Love Is Fucking Right
MP3: TPOBPAH - A Teenager In Love
MP3: TPOBPAH - Everything With You


Shows 2009:
2.7 @ Mercury Lounge/ New York, New York
2.8 @ Kung Fu Necktie/ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2.9 @ Black Cat Backstage/ Washington DC
2.10 @ Garfield Artworks/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2.11 @ Schubas/ Chicago, Illinois
2.12 @ Neutral/ Toronto
2.13 @ Il Motore/ Montreal
2.14 @ The Monkey House/ Winooski, Vermont
2.15 @ Middle East/ Boston, Massachusetts
3.13 @ Bell House/ Brooklyn, New York
3.14 @ Talking Head Club/ Baltimore, Maryland
3.15 @ Local 506/ Chapel Hill, North Carolina
3.16 @ The Earl/ Atlanta
3.18 @ SXSW/ Austin, Texas

[Buy or Pre-Order @ Amazon]

In A Dream

Efterklang - "Cutting Ice To Snow" from Herzliya Films on Vimeo.

Efterklang's "Cutting Ice To Snow" used in a documentary about Isaiah Zagar.

Please check out 'In A Dream' to learn more about this fascinating documentary.

And if you ever get a chance, definitely check out Isaiah's work on South St, Philadelphia

New to Efterklang?
MP3: Efterklang - Mirador
MP3: Efterklang - Step Aside

[Buy @ Amazon]

Beirut In Brooklyn

Earlier this month I posted about Beirut's Zach Condon returning to the music scene with the release of his newly mexican influenced EP entitled March Of The Zapotec and another EP entitled Holland under his former moniker, Realpeople [both to be released Feb 17th, 2009]. Well, in support of those fresh tunes he'll be playing a few shows around Brooklyn.

Check out Brooklyn Vegan for more info.
Or go to the BAM website to get tickets
See you there!

MP3: Beirut - A Sunday Smile
MP3: Beirut - Nantes

[Purchase Beirut @ Amazon]

Winter Hymns

Bladen County Records (of Portland) have released a wintery compilation filled with snow and ice and everything nice. They have released it free of charge via their website for anyone to download and listen to. You can also sip a nice cup of hot chocolate to it if you want to. But that's at your own discretion.

Tracks:
MP3: Blue Horns - An Old Fashioned Bleeding
MP3: The Love Language - White Christmas [playing in Philly Jan 15 w/ The Rosebuds]
MP3: Kurt Hagardorn - Leaves
MP3: Team Evil - Jeremy Frank
MP3: Oh Captain My Captain - Feet Of Lead
MP3: Autopilot Is For Lovers - Whalebelly
MP3: Ritchie Young - Night Bats / Day Bats
MP3: The Skinnyz - Bait
MP3: Invisible Rockets - Broken Record
MP3: Alan Singley - Rice Pudding

What's Happening Philly? [shows '09]

1.9 :: Franz Nicolay + Spoonboy @ First Unitarian Church [Chapel]

1.15 :: Rosebuds + The Love Language [songs via myspace] @ Johnny Brenda's

1.15 :: William Elliot Whitmore [mp3 below] @ The Troc

1.15 :: The Soft Pack + The Browns @ Kungfu Necktie

1.17 :: Department Of Eagles [mp3 below] + Bear Hands @ Johnny Brenda's

1.20 :: Cursive @ The Barbary

1.21 :: The Virgins @ Johnny Brenda's

1.30 :: Lykke Li @ First Unitarian Church

2.8 :: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart [mp3 below] @ Kungfu Necktie

2.8 :: Murder By Death @ Johnny Brenda's

2.20 :: M. Ward + Vivian Girl @ The Troc

2.28 :: Tapes N Tapes @ Johnny Brenda's

3.28 :: The Gaslight Anthem @ The Troc

MP3: Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Everything With You
MP3: William Whitmore - The Chariot
MP3: Department Of Eagles - Teenagers

Need more info??

Johnny Brenda's

Kungfu Necktie

R5 Productions

So This Is Xmas

Just finished watching Home Alone on a full stomach after celebrating the first night of Hanukkah with my family. I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful holiday, no matter what you celebrate. In the spirit of the holiday season, I have posted a few christmas songs to get all cozy to. And remember to be thankful for everyone and everything that you cherish. Pass the eggnog.

MP3: John Lennon - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
MP3: Arcade Fire - Jingle Bell Rock
MP3: Tom Waits - Silent Night
MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
MP3: Rogue Wave - Christmas


Next up on the movie queue: Elf

Collected Calls

[pun definitely intended]

[via FecalFace]

i never thought phones could be so cool

Come On Skinny Love

After releasing one of the most beautiful album's of 2008, Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) is back with a new EP "Blood Bank" out on Jagjaguwar Records January 20th. Pre-order now @ Jagjaguwar.

MP3: Bon Iver - Blood Bank

Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians

Haha. This is pretty amusing. Definitely bookmark worthy. Enjoy

What's on the playlist for today/tomorrow:
MP3: Jay-Z - Heart Of The City
MP3: Jay-Z (ft. Rhianna) - Umbrella
MP3: Lykke Li - Dance, Dance, Dance
MP3: Dogs Die In Hot Cars - Lounger
MP3: Pavement - Cut Your Hair
MP3: Kanye West - Love Lockdown

Black Mirror

Trailer for new Arcade Fire DVD documenting the making of their album 'Neon Bible' and performances from their tour. Filmed by Vincent Moon of LaBlogotheque

[via pitchfork]

The film will be available for digital download through the Miroir Noir website on Monday (December 15). A DVD will be released next year; if you pre-order the DVD, you'll receive an instant download.

According to a press release, the 70-minute film "follows Arcade Fire through the making and touring of their 2007 album Neon Bible documenting the band at their Montreal studio, the making of promotional films and videos, along with live footage and a few short films made on the road."

There will be both standard and deluxe editions of the DVD, with the deluxe edition containing "bonus material including Arcade Fire's live performances on [UK television program 'Friday Night With] Jonathon Ross', 'Saturday Night Live', and at [BBC studio] Maida Vale."

Miroir Noir was co-directed by the band and Vincent Morisset-- the dude behind that clickable "Neon Bible" video-- and shot by La Blogotheque's Vincent Moon.

They tickle me.

I've been venturing on a random searching spree for significant bands that make my day.

Sooooooooo



This band is absolutely positively amazing. The sounds are sharp and vibrant and they do compositions with Sigur ros as well. Listen up for some either happy time, sleepy time, or anytime jams that will knock your contemplative mind off. http://www.last.fm/music/Amiina


Also check out the band Yuko at:http://myspace.com/yukotheband

Amiina - Rugla
Amiina - Hilli

'My Night With the Prostitute From Marseille'

[via Beirutband.com]

New Beirut Double EP!
Yes, you read that correctly... Beirut is back, with a double dose of EP goodness for your listening pleasure!

Entitled March of the Zapotec, the first EP consists of songs written by Beirut and recorded in Mexico with the help of Oaxacan march masters The Jimenez Band. The second EP, Holland, showcases Zach's latest bedroom-style recordings under his former moniker Realpeople, including the previously released "Venice" (in the 2007 Believer music issue), and "My Night With the Prostitute From Marseille" (on the Natalie Portman curated Big Change charity album). Taken together, the two EPs proudly display the scope of Beirut's work over the last year.

But don't take my word for it... check out Zach's recent interview with indie-overlord Pitchfork:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/146890-beiruts-zach-condon-discusses-new-eps-time-off

Keep an eye out for a February release on Zach's own Pompeii Records, distributed by Revolver in the U.S. (http://www.midheaven.com/) and Forte in Europe (http://www.fortedistribution.co.uk/).

Realpeople - My Night With The Prostitute From Marseille

Let the wild rumpus begin!!

[dave eggers//author of heartbreaking work of staggering genius and how we are hungry]

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[spike jonze//music video genius]

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live action film in 2009

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I swirled into significance

and I left without saying a word...