MP3s & Streams
New To Me: The Twilight Sad
I saw The Twilight Sad perform live two weeks ago, and I haven’t been able to get James Graham’s haunting vocals out of my head every since. Historically, I’m not a big fan of loud, […]
Year: 2009
MP3s & Streams
Playlist: September 26th Sirius XMU Download 15
Here’s the September 26th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. We also keep a […]
Interviews
Review: White Water White Bloom by Sea Wolf
White Water, White Bloom, Sea Wolf’s sophomore release hits the shelves tomorrow. Just a handful reviews are out, but the usual “sounds-like” name dropping has alrady begun: Arcade Fire, Conor Oberst, Decembrists, Wilco, blah, blah, […]
Movies
Tracklisting for New Moon Soundtrack Revealed
MySpace has got to been feeling pretty special today. They scooped Pitchfork and all the other uber-cool music blogs with the announcement of the tracklist for the upcoming New Moon Soundtrack. I’m no TEAMEDWARD cougar […]
Photos
MP3s & Streams
Playlist: September 19th Sirius XMU Download 15
Here’s the September 19th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. We also keep a […]
Greater Good
Corbjin contributes to HMV charity calendar of ‘my inspiration’ icons
U.K. entertainment retailer HMV has issued a limited edition charity calendar featuring the stars of its “my inspiration” advertising campaign. HMV hopes to raise £20,000 ($33,100) for CLIC Sargent, the children’s and young person’s cancer […]
MP3s & Streams
Review: Sea Wolf sets sail on epic sophomore journey with wicked blood
It’s that time of year again. The kids headed back to school yesterday, and I’ve got a bushel of extra hours to myself. I tend to fill my days obsessively processing pictures, searching out new […]
Movies
Gibbard and Farrar hit the road for Kerouac-inspired tour
Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jay Farrar (Son Volt) will continue their Jack Kerouac adventure by literally taking it on the road in October with a touring band comprising Nick Harmer (Death Cab), […]
News
Music Video: Meet Me On The Equinox from The New Moon Sountrack
I had thought Death Cab For Cutie were going to perform their new song from New Moon Soundtrack song, “Met Me on the Equinox” live on the VMA’s last Sunday. When they didn’t, I was […]
Musings
An Open Letter To The Pet Shop Boys or How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?
Dear Neil and Chris, The ticket I purchased to your upcoming performance in Seattle has just arrived! It’s been forever since I’ve seen a Pet Shop Boys show; in fact it was on the stunning […]
MP3s & Streams
Playlist: September 12th Sirius XMU Download 15
Here’s the September 12th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. We also keep a […]
MP3s & Streams
Listen to ‘Meet Me On the Equinox’ by Death Cab For Cutie
As we reported back in August, Death Cab for Cutie has been tapped to provide the first single from the New Moon Soundtrack. ‘Meet Me On the Equinox’ will officially premiere with a live performance […]
Photos
Review: Underworld at the Fox
I wasn’t quite sure why, but when I hear Underworld was playing the Fox Theater, I was really excited. I’ve never been a raver, but I’ve always enjoyed the beats and vibe of the band. […]
MP3s & Streams
Bunnymen Premier First Fountain Single: ‘Think I Need It Too’
‘Think I Need It Too’ is the brilliant new single from the mighty Echo & The Bunnymen, and the first release from their forthcoming album ‘The Fountain’. It’s a joyous, uplifting, utterly infectious slice of […]
News
Zooey Deschanel opens up about getting married
For almost a year, Zooey Deschanel has been very tight-lipped about her wedding plans to DCFC frontman Ben Gibbard. Maybe she feels a little more comfortable opening up so far away from home. In a […]
Movies
Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn
“Choosing the kind of lie you want to tell is actually the creative art of photography. And there are few better and more interesting liars than Anton.” – Brian Eno Bono, Michael Stipe, Brandon Flowers, […]
MP3s & Streams
Playlist: September 5th Sirius XMU Download 15
Here’s the September 5th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. It’s an outsourced Labor Day weekend at Sirius XMU. The sole exception? The Download 15 of course, which has many hard-working American artists. […]
News
Zooey Deschanel taking ballet classes to prepare for Fall wedding
[I feel a tad Perez posting this, but anyone who knows me knows how closely I follow the comings and goings of Ben & Zooey.] Zooey Deschanel is taking ballet classes to tone up for […]
Cool Stuff
Anton Corbijn to Release “Waits/Corbijn” Book
Anton Corbijn created some of the most iconic portraits, album covers and music videos of the last two decades. From the cover of U2’s The Joshua Tree to Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” video Corbijn has left […]
Musings
R.I.P. Jake Brockman, The Fifth Bunnymen
Phil called me Wednesday to break the news of Jakes Brokman’s passing. I was on my cell phone and at first I didn’t understand who he was talking about. Who? Somone associated with the Bunnymen? […]
Festivals
Outside Lands: Matt & Kim knock one out of the park!
Outside Lands was phenomenal. I think the sleeper show of the weekend was Matt & Kim.
MP3s & Streams
Playlist: August 29th Sirius XMU Download 15
Here’s the August 29th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. I was at Outside Lands photographing all weekend. I haven’t added any links as I usually do. Want the mp3’s and websites linked? […]
New Releases
“Twilight” Fans To Be Over The Moon For Death Cab
The first single from the soundtrack to New Moon is a brand spanking new tune by my long-time favorite Death Cab for Cutie. “Meet Me On The Equinox,” will debut during the Video Music Awards […]