[Saturday In Videos] The National/Bat For Lashes/Metric

The National perform a new song on Q TV:



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Bat For Lashes new video for the kick ass "Pearl's Dream":

Bat For Lashes - "Pearl's Dream"


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Metric's video for "Sick Muse":

[MP3] Deer Tick - Easy

Deer Tick are releasing a new album entitled Born On Flag Day on June 23rd via Partisan Records. Put it on your wish list. These fellas were introduced to us back in 2007 with the release of their first album War Elephant. Good, solid folk jams on that one.

The first track we're allowed to listen to off the new album is a little diddy called "Easy." Check it out and comment below:
Deer Tick - Easy

Extensive tour
May 30 @ Talking Head - Baltimore, Maryland *
Jun 6 @ Heirloom Arts Theater - Danbury, Connecticut
Jun 8 @ Trocadero - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania #
Jun 9 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, New York #
Jun 10 @ House of Blues - Boston, Massachusetts #
Jun 11 @ 9:30 Club - Washington, Washington DC #
Jun 12 @ Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, North Carolina #
Jun 13 @ Hi-Tone - Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 14 @ The Pageant - St. Louis, Missouri #
Jun 15 @ Granada - Lawrence, Kansas #
Jun 16 @ The Mill - Iowa City, Iowa
Jun 17 @ Slowdown - Omaha, Nebraska #
Jun 18 @ Box Awesome - Lincoln, Nebraska
Jun 20 @ Neurolux - Boise, Idaho
Jun 23 @ Media Club - Vancouver, British Columbia
Jun 24 @ Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, Washington !
Jun 25 @ Tractor Tavern - Seattle, Washington
Jun 26 @ Mission Theater - Portland, Oregon
Jun 27 @ Gundlach Bundschu Winery - Sonoma, California
Jun 30 @ Marilyn’s on K - Sacramento, California !
Jul 1 @ The Independent - San Francisco, California !
Jul 2 @ The Crepe Place - Santa Cruz, California !
Jul 3 @ The Cellar Door - Visalia, California !
Jul 4 @ Spaceland - Los Angeles, California !
Jul 5 @ Beauty Bar - Las Vegas, Nevada !
Jul 6 @ Modified Arts - Phoenix, Arizona !
Jul 8 @ Bash Riprocks - Lubbock, Texas !
Jul 9 @ Emo’s - Austin, Texas !
Jul 10 @ Hailey’s - Denton, Texas !
Jul 11 @ Sticky Fingerz - Little Rock, Arkansas !
Jul 12 @ The Basement - Nashville, Tennessee !
Jul 13 @ Al’s Bar - Lexington, Kentucky !
Jul 14 @ Locals Only - Indianapolis, Indiana !
Jul 15 @ Empty Bottle - Chicago, Illinois !
Jul 16 @ Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, Ohio !
Jul 17 @ Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, Ontario !
Jul 18 @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest - Ottawa, Ontario
Jul 19 @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest - Ottawa, Ontario
Jul 20 @ Le Divan Orange - Montreal, Quebec !
Jul 21 @ Space Gallery - Portland, Maine !
Jul 22 @ Iron Horse - Northampton, Massachusetts !
Jul 23 @ Wallingford American Legion - Wallingford, Connecticut !
Jul 24 @ Bowery Ballroom - New York, New York !@
Aug 2 @ George Wein’s Folk Festival 50 - Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island
Aug 7 @ Prospect Park Bandshell - Brooklyn, New York
Oct 3 @ Austin City Limits Festival - Austin, Texas
Oct 10 @ Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival - Joshua Tree, California
Oct 11 @ Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival - Joshua Tree, California

* w/ Caleb Stine
# w/ Jenny Lewis
! w/ Dawes
@ These United States

The Weekend Fundown [Fun Edition]

What are you planning to do this weekend? Get drunk? See a show? Get laid? All of the above? I hope so.

Here are some ideas:

FRIDAY:
Hoots & Hellmouth @ JB's [CD RELEASE PARTY!]
The National @ Electric Factory
Phillies vs Nationals - 7:05 Pm

SATURDAY:
The Avett Brothers @ The Troc
A Camp @ JB's
Zee Avi @ World Cafe Live
ROCKTITS! w/ DJs Joel, Russ, Nez, Steve V @ Kungfu Necktie
Phillies vs Nationals - 7:05 PM

SUNDAY:
Jessica Lea Mayfield @ JB's
Phillies vs Nationals - 1:35 PM

TUESDAY:
Grizzly Bear @ The Troc [See you there!!]

Hoots & Hellmouth - Known For Possession
The National - Fake Empire
The Avett Brothers - Matrimony
Jessica Lea Mayfield - Kiss Me Again
Zee Avi - Bitter Heart

Throwback Thursday [Acoustics Edition]

It's Thursday. Time for some throwbacks. Acoustic style. Enjoy:

Van Morrison - Sweet Thing
Bright Eyes - Haligh, Haligh, A Lie, Haligh
Jane's Addiction - Jane Says [Acoustc]
Neutral Milk Hotel - Two Headed Boy
Sufjan Stevens - Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother!
Nirvana - Dumb [unplugged]

[Video ] Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll

[purchase their latest album It's Blitz! @ insound. Now]

[NEW MUSIC] Donny Hue & The Colors

Now in Brooklyn via DC, Donny Hue and The Colors [dont worry, it took me a while to get it, too], are ready to release their 2nd LP entitled Letter From New Virginia. Recorded in a barn in the state of [you guessed it] Virginia, the new album has that homey, acoustic folk that one would expect. In a really good way.

The LP's first single "I Speak Of The Hayseed Cousins" is a full on sing along folk jam aimed to make you dance, sing and drink tons of home-made moonshine.

Letter From New Virginia is out on The Kora Records on June 23rd. Kora Records are releasing one track per week from the albums B-Sides until it comes out.

Donny Hue & The Colors - I Speak Of The Hayseed Cousins [Single]
Donny Hue & The Colors - Oh Lord [B-Side]
Donny Hue & The Colors - Steps [B-Side]

On The Road:
6.16.09 - Charlottesvile - The Box
6.17.09 - Harrisonburg - Clementine's
6.18.09 - Philly - Kung Fu Knecktie
6.19.09 - DC - Black Cat

[MP3] BLK JKS - Lakeside

Sometimes I come across bands that I think are okay. Sometimes they suck [and I'll be the first to admit it]. But sometimes there are bands that blow my fucking ears off - in a really good way. Blk Jks is one of the latter. Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Blk Jks create loud, psychedelic South African pop music with ease. They implement heavy bass, crisp guitar, whistling, and spacey vocals to capture something new for our ears.

The cover of their debut EP entitled Mystery conveys to us a story that we can't clearly figure out. It can be fun. It can be fleeting. It can be dangerous. Either way, it's definitely enticing.

Blk Jks debut EP was released back in March [3/10/09] on Secretly Canadian Records. I honestly can't wait to hear more from these guys.

Blk Jks - Lakeside

Oh hey! Look who's coming to Philllyy:

5/27/09 @ THE BELL HOUSE / BROOKLYN
6/2/09 @ KNITTING FACTORY / BROOKLN
6/3/09 @ IRVING PLAZA / NYC WITH FEMI KUTI
6/4/09 @ IRVING PLAZA / NYC WITH FEMI KUTI
6/8/09 @ TT THE BEARS / BOSTON
6/9/09 @ KUNGFU NECKTIE / PHILADELPHIA
6/11/09 @ BLACK CAT / WASHINGTON DC
7/5/09 @ WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER / BROOKLYN...WITH CODY CHESNUTT

[Video] The Beastie Boys on Fallon - So What'cha Want

One of my faves were on Jimmy Fallon last night talking about a NEW album coming out in September. Then they teamed up with the The Roots to play So What'cha Want. Made me smile. Check it out:

Ultimate Summer Mixxxx [Happy Memorial Day!]

I know it's not technically "summer" yet. But it's hot as hell, grills are being fired up and my short shorts are in full on gear mode [don't judge me].

Here's my ultimate summer mixxxxxxxxxxx. enjoy it:

VEGA - No Reasons
Wavves - Beach Demon
The Love Language - Sparxxx
Oh No! Oh My! - The Party Punch thanks, Bianca*
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - The Beach Song
Passion Pit - Little Secrets
Weezer - Island In The Sun
Free Energy - Dream City
Harlem Shakes - Nothing But Change Part II
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - The Tenure Itch
Biz Markie - Just A Friend

*Bianca Cevoli is a fellow Philly blogger/friend who runs her own blog over @ Draw On The Walls. She is also a contributing writer for Geekadelphia, PW Style, Shmitten Kitten and Uwishunu.com

[NEW MUSIC] Free Energy - Dream City

Newly made Philadelphians, Free Energy, are ready to release their debut album this fall on DFA Records.

The first single "Dream City" will undoubtedly bring you to the 1970s when fuzzy guitar solos and mullets ruled the world. This song is to be listened to in a red convertible while rocking out your finest pair of white denim and a freshly shaven mustache. If you can't afford all of the above, I guess sunglasses and beer will do.

Moral of the story: put this on your summer mix.

"hey we're comin out / dancin down town / bleed like whatever we dream about / and we're moving through the night / cruisin cross town/ lost in the endless sound."

Free Energy - Dream City

[MP3 courtesy of The Fader Magazine]

The Weakerthans - 2009 Tour Dates!

Nah. Really? Yea that's right! The Weakerthans are going on tour! [freak out moment ensues]

Check out the dates:

Jul 17 @ Vancouver Folk Festival - Vancouver, British Columbia
Jul 18 @ Neumo's - Seattle, Washington
Jul 21 @ Downtown Brew - San Luis Obispo, California
Jul 22 @ The Roxy - Los Angeles, California
Jul 23 @ Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, California
Jul 24 @ WOW Hall - Eugene, Oregon
Jul 25 @ The Aladdin - Portland, Oregon
Sep 17 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
Sep 18 @ Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY

No Philadelphia dates yet. :( There's always hope though. In the meantime, it looks like I'll be going to NYC in September.

The Weakerthans - Night Windows

[Saturday In Videos] White Rabbits/Grizzly Bear/Vivian Girls/Rap Chop

[White Rabbits just released their newest album It's Frightening this past Tuesday. Highly recommended.]

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Two Weeks


They also just did a Black Cab Session w/ the song "All We Ask" from the upcoming album, Veckatimest.

[oh yea...you can stream Veckatimest on Grizzly Bear's myspace page. and don't forget to buy it on Tuesday]

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[Vivian Girls video for Moped Girls. Thought it was pretty funny]

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[Is it sad that I think this is actually catchy? "You're gonna love my nuts"]

The Weekend Fundown [Fun Edition]

TGIF. For Real. Here are some shows going down this weekend in Philly:

FRIDAY
Cheers Elephant @ The North Star Bar
Bonnie "Prince" Billy + Ned Oldham [his brother] @ The Troc
BC Camplight + The Bye Byes @ Johnny Brenda's

SATURDAY
mewithoutYou + Danielson @ The Troc [SOLD OUT]
EAR PWR @ Pilam [3914 Spruce St]

SUNDAY
United Nations @ The Barbary

Cheers Elephant - Here We Are
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - I Am Goodbye
BC Camplight - Blood And Peanut Butter
EAR PWR - Future Eyes

[MP3 + LP Details] Discovery

Power band Discovery have been on the tip of almost everyone's tongue. Just like me, I'm sure you're asking "so when are we going to hear a full lp?" Well, that time is soon. July 7th to be exact [via XL recordings].

In you're not familiar with this project, it's put together by Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend and Wes Miles from Ra Ra Riot. The debut album will also feature guest spot by Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend and Angel Deradoorian from The Dirty Projectors. That's right, be excited.

Grab the two songs below from their upcoming LP, called...well...LP and check out their myspace page for more info.

Discovery - Orange Shirt
Discovery - Osaka Loop Line

Throwback Thursdays [Old School Edition]

If you're a 90s kid like me, I'm sure you've heard most of these songs before. Play it loud, sing along and sing it proud. Enjoy.

Coolio - Gangstas Paradise
[side note: I had this stuck in my head out of nowhere a few weeks ago. Then I saw Dangerous Minds on tv the other day. Then recently one of my good friends was just talking about the song. Weird]

Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Skee-Lo - I Wish

Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance

Kriss Kross - Jump

Onyx - Slam

[NEW MUSIC] Shuta Hasunuma - Pop Ooga

All the way from Tokyo, Japan, Shuta Hasunuma comes to us with a suitcase of fun toys for our ears to play with. Shuta's latest double LP Pop Ooga Plus is jam packed with soft digital bounces, touches of guitar, sparse keyboard, and the occasional whispered vocals. Shuta uses these elements to create lush dreamscapes that are perfect for any season. These well structured songs make it easy for the head to move and the feet to tap. And it all seems to be made so effortlessly. Just like magic.

Shuta Hasunuma - Power Osci
Shuta Hasunuma - 2 Become 1

Pop Ooga Plus is being released in the US by the wonderful Western Vinyl on 6/9/2009

Blog Love - Helping Brothers [and Sisters] Out

Not long ago I joined twitter to see what all the hype was about. Since then, I've come across a lot of new music blogs I would've never seen otherwise. Since I can't catch everything that's out there, I want to take this opportunity to shout out some of the best new [to me] blogs that will hopefully become your fave, too.

Pretty Much Amazing
Pigeons & Planes
Pasta Primavera
MuuMuse
Sheena Beaston
The World In A Paper Cup [what's up, philly!]
MFR [Minneapolis F*cking Rocks]
CreamTeam
Weekly Tape Deck
We All Want Someone To Shout For

And of course, thanks to all my readers. Stay tuned for so much more. I think we got a new contributer on the way! Should be sweet.

[join the party and follow DigiDreams on twitter, you know you want to]

[NEW MUSIC] My Gold Mask

Let me introduce to you a sweet new band from Chicago, My Gold Mask.

What started out as a friendly home recording experiment, My Gold Mask just released their first collection of songs which are now available for digital download and/or on cassette. The duo [Gretta Rochelle and Jack Armondo] create beautiful [yet dark] music out of quiet guitar and solid, pounding drums. A lot of the songs are rounded out by Gretta's powerful voice which demands attention as it flutters in from the distance. I highly recommend grabbing the digital download. And if you have a cassette player, be sure to grab that too.

Here are some MP3's to get you started [you're welcome]:
My Gold Mask - Bitches
My Gold Mask - Your Coo Ka Choo
My Gold Mask - Monomania

[CONTEST] Great Northern Goodie Bag

This week I'm giving away a nice little goodie bag of Great Northern merch.

This is what you get:
•a copy of Great Nothern's "Remind Me Where The Light Is" cd
•a Great Northern tote bag
•a copy of RAGGED Magazine [which features Asobi Seksu and G Northern].

Great Northern - Story
Great Northern - Mountain

To enter just comment [HoLLa aT Ya BoY] down below with your name and email. A winner will be chosen by the end of the week. Get to it!

[Short Stack] White Rabbits/The Antlers/VEGA/Bowerbirds

Here's the 2nd edition of Short Stack. Hope you enjoy:


White Rabbits are releasing their 2nd LP, It's Frightening, today. Get it Get it.
White Rabbits - Percussion Gun
[video]
[more songs + tour info @ myspace]



The Antlers have recently signed to Frenchkiss Records - also home to Passion Pit/The Hold Steady/The Dodos and more. Check out a couple tracks from their latest LP, Hospice.
The Antlers - Bear
The Antlers - Two
[more songs + tour info @ myspace]


VEGA's new song "No Reasons" will be on your summer mixtape. Well Known Pleasures is available online starting today via Vogue College Records
VEGA - No Reasons
[more songs + some shows @ myspace]



In the past, I've definitely made it clear that I appreciate all things Bowerbirds. So you can bet that I'm double syked for the new album, Upper Air, to come out. Check the newest song from Upper Air here:
Bowerbirds - Northern Lights
[more songs + tour info @ myspace]

NEW Radiohead album in the works

Yea, I saw that Radiohead are busy recording their new album. And yes, I'm "losing my shit" with the rest of the world. For now though, enjoy my fav song from In Rainbows: Reckoner. I actually think the first DigiDreams post EVER was this video. But I'm too lazy to give a shit and look right now. Maybe later...

[video] Modest Mouse - Satellite Skin

Satellite Skin


"Satellite Skin" will be featured as an A-side track to their upcoming No One's First limited edition, individually numbered, orange vinyl. Listen to the B-side track via Stereogum dot com.

[MP3] Boxharp - The Green

Scott Solter - producer, recorder, mixer and remixing master of popular indie bands including [but not limited to] John Vanderslice, The Mountain Goats, Pattern Is Movement, St. Vincent, Okkervil River, etc has taken some time out to release his second album under the moniker Boxharp. The wonderful Wendy Allen teamed up with Solter to top off his work with her soothing, delicate voice.

Check out the free mp3 download below:
Boxharp - The Green

[Saturday In Videos] Weezer/Eagle & Talon/The Lonely Island

Weezer does a cover of MGMT's "Kids" - think what you want to think. then comment and let me know what you think.



Eagle & Talon video for "Ice Life" - pay attention, kids. learn some new moves. [linkage]



The Lonely Island "I'm On A Boat" - Too good to pass up. Wish youtube didn't take down all the good uncensored videos. Fuckas. [linkage]

[NEW MUSIC] That's Him! That's The Guy! - An Army Life

Well I finally know who "that guy" is. He's a brilliant duo from Michigan [now in NYC] comprised of David Martin and Joseph Scott. That's Him! That's The Guy! just released their debut album An Army Life which is introduced to us with quiet eerie feedback. The stormy winds are soon covered with a sweet banjo melody. Punctuated with soft violins, familiar vocals and the occasional xylophones, An Army Life tells tales of divorce through the eyes of a military brat. This is an album that should be listened to with headphones so that the soft honey sounds can be dissolved into the ears.

An Army Life is out now on Jumberlack Media. Purchase the album and find out who the Jumberlacks are on myspace dot com



Stand Out Tracks:
That's Him! That's The Guy! - The Wedding Song
That's Him! Tha'ts The Guy! - Polish Lancers
That's Him! That's The Guy! - Gold Truck One [A Cease Fire]

For fans of: Neutral Milk Hotel, Owen, American Football, The Tallest Man On Earth

The Weekend Fundown [Fun Edition]

FRIDAY:
Japanther + Ayoshistori @ The Fire - 6 pm
Pretty and Nice [Sub Pop Records] + Middle Distance Runner @ The M Room
Peaches @ The TLA - 9 pm
Thao Nguyen & The Get Down + Sister Suvi @ FUC - 7:30 pm
Atmosphere + Brother Ali @ The Troc - 8:00 pm

SATURDAY:
The Shins + Delta Spirit @ Electric Factory - 8:30 pm
Thrones + Growing @ Kungfu Necktie
Hurrah with DJ Shawn Ryan @ Kungfu Necktie -10 pm [FREE]

SUNDAY:
100 Monkeys @ Kungfu Necktie [SOLD OUT]

Throwback Thursday [The Letter "P" Edition]

Todays Throwback Thursday is a tight mix of everything from the first album I ever owned until my first year of college back in 2004 - All within the letter P. Thanks iTunes for being so organized.

Paul Simon - The Obvious Child

This song brings me back to a time when things like bills and laundry didn't matter. Whenever the family would go on a road trip, we would pack the car and turn up the volume so everyone could hear the brilliant pounding percussion of Grupo Cultural Olodum with Paul Simon's gentle crooning on Rhythm Of The Saint. I'm glad they got me into this at such an early age. Why deny the obvious child of such a great album?

Pavement - Cut Your Hair

I actually didn't get into Pavement until my first year of college. I heard them yea, but I didn't like them. By the time I got into school, all of my high school memories were washed away [mostly by booze] and my head was clear. Ready for a new life.

Pretty Girls Make Graves - All Medicated Geniuses

I only have one really solid memory of this song. Sitting on a bed with old friends listening to music. Simple yea, but the song grabbed me and shook me out of my shoes. The instant I got home, I snatched some $ and went over to my local record shop. The mission was a success.

Pinback - Loro

Pinback was another late bloomer for me. This time thanks to an ex-girlfriend of mine who was obsessed with the soft, delicate whispers of Rob Crow.

Pearl Jam - Leash

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a pretty big Pearl Jam fan. My sister bought me this album [VS.] when I was 8 years old. She knew I was into them because I used to stare at the tv when the video for Jeremy came on. There are a lot of songs on this album that bring me back but I'd have to say that this one is my favorite. Oh, the 90's. How I miss you.

[Stream Sesh] Wilco- The Album

The birthday hat that broke the camels back. Wait that's not it. The deck that broke the camels back? Hmm.

Wilco is streaming their new album on their website. Check it out before it's too late. Wilco (The Album) is out on June 30th via Nonesuch Records and is now available for preorder.

[Video + MP3] Crystal Antlers - Luxury Wafers Sessions

Crystal Antlers - Luxury Wafers Sessions - Memorize from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.

Crystals Antlers just did a pretty rad in-studio session in Cali @ Chessvolt Studios for the Luxury Wafers Sessions. Based out of Los Angeles, Luxury Wafers is a music blog that grabs bands on tour and asks them to play in the studio for live, uncut sessions. Check out some free mp3's of the sessions down below. Be sure to bookmark and check out other sessions by Abe Vigoda, Heartless Bastards and many more.

"Everybody plays in the live room together. After the inital setup and tests for levels, we roll the session and see where it goes."

"The Luxury Wafers videos are so special because they capture and provide a glimpse into the intimacy of the setting. Watching the videos is a unique opportunity to be right there with indie musicians playing live in a relaxed studio environment."

Crystal Antlers - Andrew
Crystal Antlers - A Thousand Eyes
Crystal Antlers - Glacier

[MP3] Cryptacize - Mythomania

Cryptacize just released their latest album earlier this year on April 21st via Asthmatic Kitty Records AKA Sufjan Stevens record label. I'm first hearing them now. What can I say, sometimes I'm late. Whatevz.

Their title track Mythomania kept me listening with the first few strummed notes which instantly said "psych pop." I responded with a jubilant YES PLEASE. Take a peep and go buy the album @ insound dot com

Cryptacize - Mythomania
Crypacize - One Block Wonders

Check them out when they tackle Philadelphia and the First Unitarian Church [Chapel] with Casiotone For The Painfully Alone on July 2nd. Don't live in Philly? Here are some other dates:

Jun 23 2009 @ Echo Curio - Los Angeles, California
Jun 24 2009 @ Modified Arts - Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 26 2009 @ Rubber Gloves - Denton, Texas
Jun 27 2009 @ Mohawk - Austin, Texas
Jun 28 2009 @ Walter’s on Washington - Houston, Texas
Jun 30 2009 @ 529 - Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 1 2009 @ Local 506 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jul 2 2009 @ First Unitarian Chapel - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 3 2009 @ Market Hotel - Brooklyn, New York
Jul 5 2009 @ Starving Artist Collective - Keane, New Hampshire
Jul 6 2009 @ T.T. the Bears - Cambridge, Massachusetts
Jul 7 2009 @ Il Motore - Montreal, Quebec
Jul 8 2009 @The Boat - Toronto, Ontario
Jul 9 2009 @ DAAC - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jul 10 2009 @ The Hideout - Chicago, Illinois
Jul 11 2009 @ Turf Club - St. Paul, Minnesota
Jul 14 2009 @ Healthy Times Fun Club - Seattle, Washington
Jul 15 2009 @ The Artistery - Portland, Oregon
Jul 16 2009 @ The Bilmore - Vancouver
Jul 17 2009 @ What the Heck Fest - Anacortes, Washington

[Cryptacize on Myspace]

Wildscreen.TV Presents They Shoot Music ft. Wavves, Xiu Xiu, Crystal Antlers + more

I was first introduced to the concept of the "Take Away Show" a while ago by none other then the mighty Blogotheque. Ever since then I've come across other sites that do the same thing, but with much less impact and credibility. Well I think that may have changed. Wildscreen.TV has a channel called They Shoot Music who invites bands to play a 2 song session during their stay in Vienna.

They feature bands like Wavves, Xiu Xiu, The Mae Shi, Micah P Hinson, Crystal Antlers, Islands and soo many more. Check out the vid above and bookmark this mother effer

[also be sure check out Black Cab Sessions]

PS: I think the video above just plays whatever it wants. Keep refreshing if you want to see other sessions

[CONTEST] Great Northern Goodie Bag

This week I'm giving away a nice little goodie bag of Great Northern merch.

This is what you get [maybe]:
•Great Nothern's "Remind Me Where The Light Is" cd
•Great Northern tote bag
•copy of RAGGED Magazine [which features Asobi Seksu and G Northern].

To enter just comment [HoLLa aT Ya BoY down below] with your name and email. Word. Get to it!

[Mom Does Reviews] Grizzly Bear / Passion Pit / St. Vincent / Phoenix

Mom's are the best. They're caring, sweet, motivating and most of all - honest. In honor of mother's day, I played a few of the most anticipated and most talked about albums of 2009 [so far] for my mom. Here she'll tackle the intricate details of Grizzly Bear's latest offering - Veckatimest, Passion Pit's Manners, St. Vincent's Actor and Phoenix's Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Let's get to it, shall we:

Grizzly Bear [May 26 2009 - Warp Recs]
Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks
--They need to stop playing the same piano chord. The other instruments were good though. What was that?--
Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader
--Eh. It's okay--

Passion Pit [May 19 2009 - Frenchkiss Recs]
Passion Pit - Make Light
--That's a 'him'?? NO WAAYY! Noooo...It's a her. You're fooling me--
Passion Pit - Little Secrets
--Has a good beat. As long as he doesn't try to hit higher notes...it's good. Yea that one's good--

St. Vincent [Out Now on 4AD Recs]
St. Vincent - Strangers
--What is she saying? Boring boring boring boring boring. I've had enough--
St. Vincent - Actor Out Of Work
-She has a good voice. But she has to take the cotton balls out of her mouth-

Phoenix [May 26 2009 - Glass Note Recs]
Phoenix - Listzomania
--This is making me tired. Next--
Phoenix - 1901
--This one I like. Good tune. Can't understand the words, but good tune--

[Saturday In Videos] Mae Shi/The National/The Dodos/Matt & Kim

Pretty awesome video for The Mae Shi's "The Lamb And The Lion" from 2008's HLLLYH.



[via Pitchfork.Tv]

[purchase HLLLYH from insound dot com]

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The National performing "So Far Around The Bend" [from Dark Was The Night] on Jimmy Fallon:



[DEFINITELY go purchase Dark Was The Night on insound dot com]

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COMMERICALS:

I was pretty surprised to hear The Dodos come on the tube while watching The Colbert Report at least twice this week...


...It was even weirder to hear a Matt & Kim song in a different commercial RIGHT AFTER The Dodos one.

[video] Animal Collective on The Late Show

If you read any of my tweets or saw my stat on Fbook last night, you know that I was watching The Late Show w/ David Letterman and patiently waiting for Animal Collective to come on and perform. I should have just waited for it to be on youtube because honestly, I thought it was sub par [for AC standards anyway]. What was with the dancers? No drums for Avey Tare? mreh.

Be sure to tune into Letterman on May 20th when his musical guest will be Grizzly Bear. Maybe they can top last years performance of "Two Weeks." It'll be tough. Stephen Colbert will also be showing up which I think is pretty fantastic. Colbert has a long history of hating bears [aka "godless killing machines."] Shred down? Threat down? We will see...

The Weekend Fundown [fun edition]

The [good] show sched this weekend is pretty scarce. But anyway...

Need something to do this weekend? Philly bound? Homeward bound? Get into it.

FRIDAY:
Papercuts w/ Jana Hunter @ Kungfu Necktie - 7:30 PM [get tix]
Mastodon @ The TLA - 8 PM
Phillies VS Braves @ 7:05 PM

SATURDAY:
Broadzilla @ Kungfu Necktie [linkage]
Phillies VS Braves @ 3:40 PM

SUNDAY:
The Crystal Method @ The TLA
Phillies VS Braves @ 12:35 PM

TUESDAY:
The Pomegranates @ Kungfu Necktie [get tix]
The Thermals [SOLD OUT]
Animal Collective [SOLD OUT]
Animal Collective After Party @ Kungfu Necktie [linkage]

Papercuts - Future Primative
The Pomegranates - Everybody, Come Outside

[playlist] Throwback Thursdays!

I've been listening to a lot of new music lately. And though it's all brilliant and beautiful, it can sometimes be overwhelming. Therefor, I present to you Throwback Thursdays. A compilation of good old tunes that bring back good old memories. Why Thursdays you ask? Because it rhymes DUH. Here we go:

Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
[any indie fan's fav old time mysterio jeff mangum]
Wyclef Jean - Gone Till November
Violent Femmes - Kiss Off
[arcade fire did a cover of this. pretty cool]
Puff Daddy - Mo Money Mo Problems
The Weakerthans - Exiles Among You
Jamiraqui - Virtual Insantiy [don't care if you don't like this song. you can't deny that it's groovin']
The Breeders- Cannonball

There are really so many more, but I'll just leave it at this. Enjoy!

NEW Beastie Boys "Lee Majors Come Again"

Apparently, some copies of The Beastie Boys reissued Check Your Head came with a 7" which included new tracks. Check out the fuzz induced, old-school-feeling "Lee Majors Come Again." Be sure to catch them at this years All Points West, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.



[via Stereogum]

[video] Grizzly Bear on Jools Holland

If you look past the huge "evaluation copy" label, you can watch Grizzly Bear perform "Two Weeks" on last night's Jools Holland. I love this song. And you should too

Dirty Projectors Limited Edition Cassette + Shows

A limited edition cassette tape of their upcoming album Bitte Orca is being released the same day as the record - 6/9/09 - along with an MP3 download code so you can put it on your iTunes or iPod. Pre-order all of it now over at Domino Recs

Dirty Projectors are also going on tour:
05/22 Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, USA *
05/23 Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR, USA *
05/25 Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada *
05/27 Edmonton Event Centre, Edmonton, AB, Canada *
05/28 Macewan Hall, Calgary, AB, Canada *
05/29 Louis Pub, Saskatoon, SK, Canada *
05/30 Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada *
06/02 Sound Academy, Toronto, ONT, USA *
06/03 Metropolis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada *
06/04 Boston House Of Blues, Boston, MA, USA *
06/05 Central Park Summerstage, New York, NY, USA *
06/06 Metro Gallery, Baltimore, MD, USA *
06/08 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA *
06/09 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA *
06/10 The National, Richmond, VA, USA *
06/11 Amos Southend, Charlotte, NC, USA *
06/17 First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/18 Somerville Theatre, Boston, MA, USA
06/19 Williamsburg Waterfront, Brooklyn, NY, USA
06/21 Wexner Center For The Arts, Columbus, OH, USA
06/22 Millenium Park, Chicago, IL, USA
07/03 Chop Suey, Seattle, WA, USA
07/04 Holocene, Portland, OR, USA
07/07 The Independent, San Francisco, CA, USA
07/08 Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA, USA

*w/ TV On The Radio

[video] Efterklang @ FUC Philly

You might remember my review of this show back in March and how I said that they almost literally tore the house down. Well now you can see that I wasn't exaggerating. I'll stop writing and let the video speak for itself.

Cinco de Playlist

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I gathered a few songs for your enjoyment that either come from country of origin or have been influenced by their music.

Los Dynamite are an indie-rock band based out of Mexico City who write songs in english - very well I should say. Their last album Greatest Hits was released back in 2006. Peter Hook of New Order says "Sounds like Mark E. Smith on ecstasy!" I think it's worth a listen:
Los Dynamite - Ready Ready

I seem to post about Beirut a lot, but whatever. Earlier this year he released an EP called March of the Zapotec with the help and influence of Oaxacan musicians Banda Jimenez. At first listen I was a little disappointed. Then I saw him perform these songs live with the Vassar Orkestar and I was blown away.
Beirut - The Shrew

A few days ago my friend Becky did an excellent post about how Mexican Institute of Sound is greater than the swine flu. Simply scroll down to see it.
Mexican Institute of Sound - Cumbia

Rodrigo Y Gabriela have been in my iTunes for quite a while. A good friend of mine used to work for their distribution and gave me a copy of their s/t debut album. I've been hooked ever since.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Tamacun

Now go drink some tequila and enjoy your 5th day of May!

[MP3s] Tortoise - Prepare Your Coffin + High Class

Tortoise are ready to release LP #6 entitled Beacons Of Ancestorship on June 23rd via Thrill Jockey. Check out two hot new songs premiered this morning by Stereogum and Pitchfork - respectively. Beacons will be their first collection of new material in 5 years.

Tortoise - High Class Slim Came Floatin' In
Tortoise - Prepare Your Coffin

Catch them on tour and @ this years Pitchfork Fest:
07/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
07/13 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
07/15 - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
07/17 - Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival
07/19 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
07/20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Sanctuary at First Unitarian Church

NEW Jason Lytle to stream on NPR Tonight

In case you haven't heard, Jason Lytle [ex Grandaddy leader] has a debut solo album coming out in a few weeks [May19th to be exact] called Your Truly, The Commuter via Anti Records. This fuzz induced rock album has some many qualities of good ol' Grandaddy that it practically IS a new Grandaddy album.

If you haven't listened to Yours Truly, The Commuter yet - and I know many who have - NPR will be streaming the entire album starting tonight at 11:59 PM.

Previously: Jason Lytle @ Record Store Day doing some cardio

[linkage]


Jason Lytle - It's The Weekend

Mexican Institute of Sound > Swine Flu

Hi, Digidreams readers! I'm <3ecky, here, tweet here, and always eat my veggies. Enough introduction; let's get to it.

Laureana Toledo Courtesy of Nacional Records

While everyone's blaming Mexico for their little piggie problem, I suggest we take those scared and angry feelings, crumple them into a teenie tiny ball, throw them out the highest window you can find, and take a listen to the bad-ass music coming from this plagued country. I present to you: Mexican Institute of Sound.

Mexican Institute of Sound is the piglet creation of DJ, producer, and Mexico EMI president Camilo Lara. Lara is a Mexican music trendsetter known for his annual Christmas compilations. His music mixes classic Mexican music elements with modern electronic music techniques. The result is interesting, quirky, inspiring music that engages and intrigues. Lara's music has a smooth, fresh flow, each song with its own unique vibe. Some tracks are rather ambient and loungy, lacking vocals or cultural influence; others are are heavy on latin influence with a beat to get your hips shakin' on the dance floor (or bedroom, in front of your mirror, practicing your shimmies) . The MIS experience is like a musical safari, adventuring through an array of electronic wildlife. (No pigs allowed.)

Check it out:


You can pig out on the group's latest album cleverly named Soy Sauce (2009) for just $5 here. Go ahead. Don't be a swine. Buy good music. (See what I did there?)

Thanks, Mexico.

[video] Bat For Lashes On Letterman

Nice


Anyone see BFL in Philly last night?? How was it?

[Saturday In Videos] The Love Language/Tallest Man On Earth/No Doubt

This came out a little while ago on Blogotheque and for some reason I just never blogged it. Perfect for a slow rainy afternoon such as this.

Tallest Man on Earth - The Gardener - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

If you don't have it already, purchase The Tallest Man On Earth's debut LP Shallow Grave. [insound]

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I've made it clear in the past my love for all things Love Language. This just adds to the heap. mmmm cake.
The Love Language "Sparxxx"


[via The World In A Paper Cup]

Previously: The Love Language on Daytrotter

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From yesterday's Today Show. I'm still digging through loads of old cd's to find my dusty copy of Tragic Kingdom

Weekend Rundown: Philly [May Day Edition]

FRIDAY MAY 1ST
Bat For Lashes @ The F.U.C Sanctuary - 8:30 PM
Mountains @ The F.U.C Chapel - 8:00 PM
First Friday - Be there, DUH 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Phillie VS Mets @ Citizen's Bank Park - 7:05 PM

SATURDAY MAY 2ND
Eighth Annual Philadelphia Wine Festival @ The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Smell, swirl and taste.

SUNDAY MAY 3RD
Adele @ The Electric Factory - 8:00 PM

What else? Check out the PW blog for more! [linkage]