MP3: Bon Iver + St. Vincent - Roslyn

Last month, we got word of the New Moon soundtrack and its list of various musical wonders from Lykke Li to Bon Iver to G Bear and beyond. I also predicted that the song "Rosyln" by Bon Iver and St. Vincent would sound like a dark night terror recorded in a cabin somewhere in Wisconsin. I wasn't too far off, but I would add more cabin than nightmare. It's still a perfect fit for the anticipated harsh winter season. But seriously, will this make me go out and see New Moon? No


MP3 :: Bon Iver + St. Vincent - Roslyn

New Moon comes out 11/20 while the soundtrack hits stores 10/20

TRACKLIST + MP3: New Moon Soundtrack - Death Cab For Cutie

I never got into the whole Twilight thing. After looking at this tracklist for the upcoming movie New Moon, I feel kind of happy but awkward. Do I embrace the fact that indie rock is having it's day and let it ride or feel strange that teeny-bopper-superfans will become huge fans of Grizzly Bear? It'll probably be the first. I highly doubt the latter. and to tell you the truth, this tracklist kind of reminds me of this charity album that dropped earlier this year...

1. Death Cab for Cutie: "Meet Me on the Equinox"
2. Band of Skulls: "Friends"
3. Thom Yorke: "Hearing Damage"
4. Lykke Li: "Possibility"
5. The Killers: "A White Demon Love Song"
6. Anya Marina: "Satellite Heart"
7. Muse: "I Belong to You (New Moon Remix)"
8. Bon Iver and St. Vincent: "Rosyln"
9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: "Done All Wrong"
10. Hurricane Bells: "Monsters"
11. Sea Wolf: "The Violet Hour"
12. OK Go: "Shooting the Moon"
13. Grizzly Bear: "Slow Life"
14. Editors: "No Sound But the Wind"
15. Alexandre Desplat: "New Moon (The Meadow)"

MP3 :: Death Cab For Cutie - Meet Me On The Equinox

New Moon Soundtrack is out 10/13

LOLLA RECAP: Day 1

My friend and I packed the car up early Thursday morning to head out to Chicago with no solid idea of what to expect from the beast called Lolla. After driving for a solid 13 hours or so, we finally got to our destination of FUN.

Day 1 of Lolla started a little later for us than we expected. I decided to skip out on The Gaslight Anthem and head over to meet up with fellow bloggers @anthoNYC and @creamteam to see White Lies who were tearing it up at the Budweiser Stage. On record, I'm not a big fan of White Lies, but I have to say that they definitely sold me with their performance.


Before White Lies ended, I left the crew to travel solo for a little and get a decent spot for Bon Iver. It took me a while to sneak my way between peoples shoulders and under peoples legs [not quite, but almost] but I got a good enough spot to see them quite clearly and be surrounded by other fans who were just as stoked as I was regardless of the annoying amount of rain. Highlight was Skinny Love, duh.


After the crowd fled from Bon Iver to see other bands, I had a little window of time to gather myself together and wait for Fleet Foxes to come on. Their harmonies were thick and perfect enough to take everyone away from the rain and off to a land where foxes play in the sun. Oh, and the picture is further proof that Robin really needs a new flannel shirt.


I took another rain break and headed for shelter so unfortunately I missed Andrew Bird. I did however, make it in time to check out both Kings Of Lean and Depeche Mode who were playing on opposite ends of the festival. A little walking and dodging never hurt anyone. I'm personally not a big fan of Kings Of Leon so they didn't really do anything for me with the live show, but Depeche Mode was another story. Since I got to the stage a little late for them, I was kind of stuck watching them from a far but was surrounded by die hards and parents with kids who were having the best time of their lives. I don't blame them either.

PS: In case you're wondering, I lost my camera the last day of the fest. I don't think I need to tell you that I was Pissed - capital "P." Thanks to Anthony C for letting me use his pictures for the recaps. More to come later/tomorrow

MP3: Volcano Choir - Island, IS

The day has finally come where I get to listen to a song from the group I've been waiting to hear from for what seemed to be forever. Jagjaguwar Records just posted a track from Volcano Choir. In case you haven't heard about them, VC is Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and fellow Wisconsinites Collections Of Colonies Of Bees.

I didn't really know what to expect from them besides the standout voice of Vernon and Colonies Of Bees' free flowing instrumentals. But I'm actually more than happy with what they created here. Take a listen:

MP3 :: Volcano Choir - Island, IS

Volcano Choir's debut LP entitled Unmap is out on Jagjaguwar Sept 22nd.

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

New digz #2

So I do admit, I've been jumping on a lot of band wagons lately. But I really don't mind cos they're all so beautiful. This one I found via Blogotheque creeper sesh. [See vid above]

The group is called Bon Iver. The stage name of a Mr. Justin Vernon. He recorded his album, "For Emma, Forever Ago" in a cabin in Wisconsin.

Check it out





PS: Hopefully this song embedding works. I've never tried it before. Fingz are crossed