Reggie Watts made a return to Conan O'Brien's show to deliver a special holiday message
JOHN ROBERTS "THE CHRISTMAS TREE" GETS A SONG!
The best holiday video ever, "THE CHRISTMAS TREE" by John Roberts, just got its own song by John Roberts! It is sure to go viral just as his hilarious video did. NYC, see John at Caroline's Dec 17 & 18!!
GOLDENBOY NEW 'SLEEPWALKER' LP, FREE "HOLIDAY" TRACK & TOUR
Eenie Meenie Records is excited to announce the release of 'Sleepwalker,' the new album by Shon Sullivan under his Elliott Smith coined nickname Goldenboy. The album was written by Sullivan, demoed in his garage studio and later recorded with full band in two different southern California studios, Intersteller and Leaning Pine. Veteran producer Don Tayler, who mastered all of Elliott Smith's records, sequenced and mastered the album. Fans of Goldenboy's previous releases will find 'Sleepwalker' showcases Sullivan's talent as songwriter and multi instrumentalist who masters piano, cello, guitar and voice for an unfancy yet affecting pop lushness which dovetails perfectly with the understated charms of the band's previous LPs, including 2006's critically acclaimed 'Underneath the Radio.' In an early review of 'Sleepwalker,' Examiner LA said "fans of Radiohead's spiraling and melodic duty-driven shoegaze will enjoy" and called it the "right prescription for
some holiday blues."
Before his solo career, Shon Sullivan, a native of Diamond Bar, CA, first toured and recorded with Spain before Elliott Smith recruited Sullivan to be a member of his band. It was during his four years in Elliott's band that Sullivan also began writing his own music as Goldenboy. As the go-to multi-talented artist in LA, Sullivan has also worked with Neil Finn, Johhny Marr, The Eels, Matt Sharp/The Rentals, Ed Harcourt and many more. Goldenboy have toured with Bright Eyes, Stephen Malkmus, and Grandaddy to name but a few, and will be setting out as a full band for much touring throughout 2011, including shows at SXSW.
CLICK HERE to check out brand new album track "Holiday" which will be available as a bonus track when 'Sleepwalker' is out Feb 8 2011 on Eenie Meenie Records. You can also hear another new song "I Like You Because" on Goldenboy's myspace page.
GOLDENBOY ON TOUR
12/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Bordello
12/30 - Fullerton, CA @ Stubricks
1/11 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
2/1 - Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
2/2 - San Francisco, CA @ Dolores Park Cafe
2/3 - Berkeley, CA @ Starry Plough
2/4 - Reno, NV @ Tonic Lounge
2/5 - Chico, CA @ 1078 Gallery
2/6 - Portland, OR @ Dante's, 9pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ Music Millenium in-store, 6pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ East End
12/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Bordello
12/30 - Fullerton, CA @ Stubricks
1/11 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
2/1 - Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
2/2 - San Francisco, CA @ Dolores Park Cafe
2/3 - Berkeley, CA @ Starry Plough
2/4 - Reno, NV @ Tonic Lounge
2/5 - Chico, CA @ 1078 Gallery
2/6 - Portland, OR @ Dante's, 9pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ Music Millenium in-store, 6pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ East End
2/8 - Portland, OR @ Knife Shop at Kelly's Olympian
2/9 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
2/10 - Bellingham, WA @ Green Frog
2/11 - Bellevue, WA @ Ground Zero
2/12 - Bozeman, MT @ Filling Station
2/9 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
2/10 - Bellingham, WA @ Green Frog
2/11 - Bellevue, WA @ Ground Zero
2/12 - Bozeman, MT @ Filling Station
WATCH REGGIE WATTS ONLINE TONIGHT !
Does the universe have ten dimensions, as superstring theory proposes, or eleven, as M-theory holds? Reggie Watts and astrophysicist Janna Levin settle it once and for all; Kurt Andersen referees. Join us for a live performance and geeked-out conversation tonight from The Greene Space. The show is sold out, but will be streamed live at: http://www.wnyc.org/thegreenespace/ (the "Video" in the right-hand corner will be replaced by the stream at 7:30)
Reggie Watts also performs Friday night in a sold out headlining show at Highline Ballroom.
Next month catch Reggie at La MaMa, Dutch A/V at the Under The Radar festival, Jan 5th-17th. All info here: http://lamama.org/the-club/dutch-av/
Mark your calendars for Reggie's return to perform again on The Conan OBrien show on December 23rd. Here's Conan's former tourmate on the show last month !
Reggie Watts also performs Friday night in a sold out headlining show at Highline Ballroom.
Next month catch Reggie at La MaMa, Dutch A/V at the Under The Radar festival, Jan 5th-17th. All info here: http://lamama.org/the-club/dutch-av/
Mark your calendars for Reggie's return to perform again on The Conan OBrien show on December 23rd. Here's Conan's former tourmate on the show last month !
WALLPAPER NEW MP3 "STUPIDFACEDD" + NEW TOUR!
Ain't no stopping Wallpaper's Eric Frederic. He is a musical genius of massive proportions whose latest and greatest "Stupidfacedd" is set to rival the virality of his very own "Combination Pizza Hut/Taco Bell" which spun 2009 out of control. From the windshield rattling bass to the awkward silence, this is a front to back HIT!
Jan8 @ Mercury Lounge - New York, New York
Jan 9 @ Glasslands - Brooklyn, New York
Jan 10 @ Maxwell’s - Hoboken, New Jersey
Jan 11 @ The Fire - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 25 @ Troubadour - West Hollywood, California
Jan 28 @ Slim’s - San Francisco, California
Jan 9 @ Glasslands - Brooklyn, New York
Jan 10 @ Maxwell’s - Hoboken, New Jersey
Jan 11 @ The Fire - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 25 @ Troubadour - West Hollywood, California
Jan 28 @ Slim’s - San Francisco, California
HEAR MIKE D REMIX MATT & KIM "CAMERAS"
Mike D of the Beastie Boys remixes “Cameras”, the first single off band’s new album Sidewalks - out now via FADER Label
Matt & Kim featured on ABC Amplified - Dec. 6th
"AM/FM Sound" Featured on CW's Gossip Girl and 90210 – Dec. 6th
Band Set to Perform on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly – Dec. 7th
Matt & Kim - Cameras (Mike D Remix) by mattandkim
Matt & Kim - Cameras (Mike D Remix) by mattandkim
UNSTOPPABLE DEATH MACHINES DEBUT "SLUMLORD" VIDEO, TOUR WITH JAPANTHER, GIVEAWAY MP3
UNSTOPPABLE DEATH MACHINES DEBUT "SLUMLORD" VIDEO
ON TOUR NOW WITH JAPANTHER
FREE DOWNLOAD OF "SLUMLORD" MP3
ON TOUR NOW WITH JAPANTHER
FREE DOWNLOAD OF "SLUMLORD" MP3
“like an Unsane record filtered through ten years of post-Brooklyn technicolor fun" -VILLAGE VOICE
“this act specializes in servicing ears with dollops of heavily-effected guitars with off-kilter rhythms that sound like a cross between Jesus Lizard, Lightning Bolt, Hella, and Butthole Surfers” - THE DELI
Unstoppable Death Machines are excited to debut the video for "Slumlord, " the title track from their 7" EP (Last Ever Records), today exclusively at ALARM. Director Scott Cramer captured the duo's live allure by merging new age cinematography and technology with a penchant for blurring the line between quality video and inflicted glitches to visually embody the sonic abrasiveness of the distorto-noise punk of UDM. The track is also available as a free download: CLICK HERE to get a free mp3 of "Slumlord."
Formed by brothers Billy [drums] and Mike [bass], the tandem known as Unstoppable Death Machines has jarred DIY venues, rooftops, lofts, sweaty warehouse parties, and art galleries in their native NY . Emerging as the best of the NY noise punks, UDM were recently featured in Village Voice and The Deli and continue to build a great local following. The duo has criss-crossed the States multiple times with self-booked, sweat drenched DIY tours, including shows with Ninjasonik, The Death Set, Zach Hill and more, plus performances at SXSW and CMJ. This month UDM is on tour with fellow Brooklyn art punks Japanther and will kick off 2011 with a tour with Xry. Check http://theunstoppabledeathmachines.net/ to keep up to date on all shows, see live video, photos and more.
ON TOUR NOW
12/1 - Yellow Springs, OH @ Bar Mitzka*
12/2 - Bloomington, IN @ Skylab Gallery*
12/3 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean*
12/4 - Indianapolis, IN @ Dojo*
12/11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool
1/3 - San Antonio, TX @ The Ten Eleven ^
*w/ Japanther
^w/Xry
REGGIE WATTS RECORDING NEW ALBUM @ THIRD MAN RECORDS
The incomparable Reggie Watts is heading to Nashville for one night only for a very special performance at Jack White's Third Man Records on Thursday, December 2nd. What's more, Reggie Watts at Third Man Live will be recorded live directly to analog reel to reel tape and available for purchase to all those in attendance. Only patrons of the event will have the opportunity to purchase a very limited edition Black and Blue split color vinyl of the show they just saw for a cool $20. Reggie made a video, too! And catch Reggie this Sunday night on the world premiere airing of Comedy Central's Hot List show at 10 est
BOB'S BURGERS SNEAK PREVIEW
In case you missed the special sneak preview of Bob's Burgers last Thursday, check it out here! The show, featuring the voices of Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, H Jon Benjamin, and Kristen Schaal, will launch this January on Fox.
UNSTOPPABLE DEATH MACHINES ON TOUR W JAPANTHER
Unstoppable Death Machines are bringing their distorto-punk-rock bass and drum music explosion on tour next week in support of their 'Slumlord' EP. Catch em with fellow NY noisemakers Japanther. And visit http://theunstoppabledeathmachines.net/ to check out more on UDM including video and album stream.WALLPAPER BRING IT TO DAYTROTTER !
REGGIE WATTS ON CONAN O'BRIEN !
Last night Reggie Watts was reunited with his summer tourmate Conan O'Brien and blew doors off the stage with an inspired performance. Reggie is performing at Highline Ballroom in NYC Dec 17th
MARK MALLMAN ON TOUR NOW!!
In case you've been under a rock and missed the news that Mark Mallman is on tour now, we're here to tell you that Mark Mallman is on tour! Check out the Denver Post's write up of his show this weekend wherein they use the words "glam and circumstance" and "incendiary." Hey, West Coast, he's coming your way:
11/15 - Albuquerque, NM @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
11/16 - Tucson, AZ @ Plush
11/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Silverlake Lounge
11/18 – San Diego, CA @ Ruby Room -early show
11/19 – Stockton, CA @ Plea for Peace Center
11/23 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
11/24 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
11/27 – Lawrence, KS @ Replay
11/28 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
REGGIE WATTS ON NY PRESS FEEDBACK
TODD BARRY AT FUN FUN FUN FEST & BEYOND
The Fun Fun Fun Fest hit Austin this weekend and kicked off with a stand out performance by Todd Barry, plus Chris Hardwick and Weird Al. Great times! Todd has more shows coming up --11/13 - Boston @ Hard Rock Cafe
12/1- St Louis @ The Firebird
12/9 - Chicago @ Congress Theater
12/11 - Kansas City @ Czar Bar
12/12 - Iowa City @ The Mill
*click a city for tix
And if you aren't already following Todd Barry on Twitter, remedy this immediately! http://twitter.com/toddbarry
WALLPAPER NEW "INDIAN SUMMER" VIDEO
It's currently hot in San Francisco, Giants World Series parade is today, and people need to cheer up after the elections! Thank you to Wallpaper for "Indian Summer" !! On tour now with The Heavy
SIDEWALKS DEBUTS AT #1 ON iTUNES ALTERNATIVE AND #3 IN TOP 200 ALBUM CHARTS
MATT & KIM RELEASE THIRD FULL-LENGTH ALBUM SIDEWALKS
VIA FADER LABEL
SIDEWALKS DEBUTS AT #1 ON iTUNES ALTERNATIVE AND #3 IN TOP 200 ALBUM CHARTS
Rave Reviews Pour in From SPIN, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard and
Marie Claire Magazine, Among Others
Band Set to Appear on Last Call with Carson Daly Nov. 8th and Host Sirius XMU Morning Session Daily from 9am-11am EST Week of Nov. 1st
New York, NY (November 2, 2010) – Today, Matt & Kim release their highly anticipated third full-length effort, Sidewalks, via FADER Label. Critical accolades have already poured in from SPIN, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Marie Claire, New York Magazine and Pitchfork, among others. Next Monday, Nov. 8th, the band will once again appear on Last Call with Carson Daly, performing “Silver Tiles,” which was taped at their sold-out LA show at the Henry Fonda Theater last month. In addition, Matt and Kim will be hosting an exclusive two hour-long guest DJ session on Sirius XMU each morning during the week of Nov. 1st from 9am-11am EST.“…Sidewalks…fully translates that in-person oomph.” – SPIN, 8 out of 10 Stars
Sidewalks features 10 original tracks and was recorded in Atlanta, GA and New York City during the spring and summer of 2010. Its release follows the exclusive iTunes pre-sale, which began October 5th and saw the album soar immediately to Top 50 on the iTunes Top 200 chart and to Top 10 on iTunes Alternative chart. 2010 has already been a whirlwind year for Matt and Kim, who, after recording Sidewalks, went on to perform prime-time sets and headlining slots at major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Siren, Virgin FreeFest, The Bamboozle and most recently, Austin City Limits. They are currently on a two-month headlining tour of North America, which kicked off this past September and finds Matt and Kim playing to sold-out crowds nightly in their biggest venues yet.
Sidewalks
1. Block After Block
2. AM/FM Sound
3. Cameras
4. Red Paint
5. Where You’re Coming From
6. Good for Great
7. Northeast
8. Wires
9. Silver Tiles
10. Ice Melts
To celebrate the release of “Sidewalks,” tonight’s show at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT will be streamed live in it’s entirety on Myspace Music, starting at 9:30pm EST. To see the performance, head over to www.myspace.com/music or www.myspace.com/secretshows
To hear the new album, go to AOL Spinner at http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/2, Myspace Music at http://www.myspace.com/music or MSN at http://music.msn.com/music/listeningbooth/ to listen to Sidewalks from start to finish.
Order your own copy of Sidewalks on:
· Best Buy - http://bit.ly/dfbQTw
· Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Sidewalks-Matt-Kim/dp/B0042R03YA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1284486002&sr=1-1
Head over to http://www.mattandkimmusic.com and keep up-to-date on all the newest information regarding the new album and upcoming performances.
MATT & KIM'S 'SIDEWALKS' FREE STREAM & EW REVIEW
MATT & KIM's long awaited new album 'Sidewalks' is out tomorrow on FADER label and streaming all week on Spinner.com's Listening Party. Click HERE to listen. And check out Entertainment Weekly's top review of the album !
WALLPAPER'S NEW SONG + TOUR WITH THE HEAVY
After heating up the stage at the Treasure Island Music Festival, Wallpaper did a west coast victory lap and are now heading out on tour with The Heavy. Check out Wallpaper's brand new song "Indian Summer" and make your way to this Fall's best dance party which kicks off in New Orleans tomorrow!
10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
10/28 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
10/29 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
10/30 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch
10/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café
11/3 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/4 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
11/5 – Williamstown, MA @ Williams College
11/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
11/7 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
11/8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/9 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
11/10 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
11/11 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
11/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café
11/13 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door
11/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
10/28 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
10/29 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
10/30 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch
10/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café
11/3 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/4 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
11/5 – Williamstown, MA @ Williams College
11/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
11/7 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
11/8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/9 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
11/10 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
11/11 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
11/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café
11/13 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door
11/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
WALLPAPER IN SPIN'S 12 BEST MOMENTS AT TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Best Paternal Advice: Wallpaper.
Wallpaper's frontman Ricky Reed (aka multi-instrumentalist Eric Frederic) led his Oakland duo through energetic electro-R&B jams about getting wasted and getting it on, songs that became instant sing-alongs on his home turf. But while the suit 'n' tied crooner moved Saturday's enthusiastic early arrivers through the basics of pre-partying ("Gettin Drip'"), the merits of Two-Buck Chuck and dating models ("Ddd"), and teasingly offered birthday boys and girls "hella drugs and booze up at the merch booth," he also encouraged the crowd to carpool responsibly. "If you're going to have promiscuous sex, don't have it on the island," he quipped. "Have it on the bus, on the way back to your car."
REGGIE WATTS IS FEATURED IN SPIN'S 30 BEST AT CMJ
REGGIE WATTS
Hometown: Brooklyn
Sounds Like: If Al Green were a stand-up comedian who grew up during the golden age of hip-hop. Watts' set involves the comedian-singer improvising absurd, surreal comedy songs over his own looped beatboxing.
Recommended If You Like: Flight of the Conchords, Ween.
You should know: Watts was the opening act on Conan O'Brien's Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television tour.
Click HERE to check out the track "Butter & Toast"
MATT & KIM HIT LAST CALL
Matt & Kim performed "Silver Tiles" to an amped up sold out crowd at the Fonda and Last Call with Carson Daly was there to capture the magic
MARK MALLMAN MARATHON 3
Get ready! Marathon 3 The 78 Hour-Long Song starts on Thursday, Turf Club in Minneapolis 7pm. Mark Mallman has a video for phase III of the marathon song to rev you up. Check out www.markmallman.com for full schedule of this history making event! Stream it live at http://m3.implex.net/
STREAM BRAND NEW MERIDENE + NEW TOUR DATES
MERIDENE RELEASE 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD'
STREAM FULL RECORD AT SPINNER
Click Here to Listen
“they won't be Eau Claire's secret for long” - Absolute Punk
MERIDENE's outstanding new album 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD' is now out on AMBLE DOWN RECORDS and we're also excited to announce a line of October dates in support. Leading up to today's release, MAGNET has been streaming a song a day from the album which can also be heard in full now on SPINNER.COM . 'Something Like Blood' is Meridene's long-awaited follow up to 2008's 'You're Not Pretty, You're Worse,' and has been earning the Eau Claire four piece loads of early praise.
Next month Meridene will set out on tour showcasing songs from both albums, and likely you'll catch the prolific indie rockers playing a brand new song. See Meridene performing the unreleased track "Awful Mouth" live HERE and be sure to catch them onstage here:
Meridene On Tour
10/15 - The Mouse Trap - Eau Claire, WI
10/16 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis, MN
10/17 - House of Bricks - Des Moines, IA
10/20 - The Space - Hamden, CT
10/21 - The 201 - Providence, RI
10/22 - Slainte Wine Bar - Portland, ME
10/23 - The Starving Artist - Keene, NH
10/24 - The Party Xpo - Brooklyn, NY
10/28 - The Green Line Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
10/29 - Wilbert's - Cleveland, OH
10/31- Linneman's - Milwaukee, WI
“damn good tunes” - Examiner LA
“a truly remarkable album” - Volume One
“precise musicianship, inescapable melodies and near-perfect pacing make their sophomore album Something Like Blood into a must-listen set of songs” - Independent Clauses
STREAM FULL RECORD AT SPINNER
Click Here to Listen
“they won't be Eau Claire's secret for long” - Absolute Punk
MERIDENE's outstanding new album 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD' is now out on AMBLE DOWN RECORDS and we're also excited to announce a line of October dates in support. Leading up to today's release, MAGNET has been streaming a song a day from the album which can also be heard in full now on SPINNER.COM . 'Something Like Blood' is Meridene's long-awaited follow up to 2008's 'You're Not Pretty, You're Worse,' and has been earning the Eau Claire four piece loads of early praise.
Next month Meridene will set out on tour showcasing songs from both albums, and likely you'll catch the prolific indie rockers playing a brand new song. See Meridene performing the unreleased track "Awful Mouth" live HERE and be sure to catch them onstage here:
Meridene On Tour
10/15 - The Mouse Trap - Eau Claire, WI
10/16 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis, MN
10/17 - House of Bricks - Des Moines, IA
10/20 - The Space - Hamden, CT
10/21 - The 201 - Providence, RI
10/22 - Slainte Wine Bar - Portland, ME
10/23 - The Starving Artist - Keene, NH
10/24 - The Party Xpo - Brooklyn, NY
10/28 - The Green Line Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
10/29 - Wilbert's - Cleveland, OH
10/31- Linneman's - Milwaukee, WI
“damn good tunes” - Examiner LA
“a truly remarkable album” - Volume One
“precise musicianship, inescapable melodies and near-perfect pacing make their sophomore album Something Like Blood into a must-listen set of songs” - Independent Clauses
HEAR A BRAND NEW SONG FROM MERIDENE EVERY DAY!
Meridene's live show is also something to see, and they will be heading to the East Coast next month!
ON TOUR:
9/24 - Madison, WI @ The Frequency
9/25 – Eau Claire, WI @ The Oxford Theater *Cd Release Show
10/15 - Eau Claire, WI @ The Mouse Trap
10/17 – Des Moines, IA @ House Of Bricks
10/22 - Portland, ME @ Slainte Wine Bar
10/23 - Keene, NH @ The Starving Artist
10/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Party XPO, doors 4pm
10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Green Line Cafe
10/29 – Cleveland, OH @ Wilbert’s
So a Comedian Sits Next to Former GOP Chairman Ken Mehlman on a Plane...
Ken Mehlman is the former GOP chairman who recently confirmed he was gay. Marc Maron is a comedian. Marc Maron has found himself sitting next to Ken Mehlman on a plane and is live-tweeting it. Guess what happened? Gawker fills us in...
MERIDENE EXCLUSIVE SHITTY BARN SESSION VIDEO
Shitty Barn Sessions #3: Meridene "Awful Mouth" from ryan heraly on Vimeo.
Meridene hit the Shitty Barn Session for a show last month where Ryan Heraly shot this terrific video of the unreleased, braaaaaaaaaand new song "Awful Mouth." Meridene's awesome new album, Something Like Blood, recorded at Bon Iver's Northern Wisconsin studio, is available for pre-order on Amble Down Records and hits shelves September 28. Stay up to speed with news and shows at http://www.myspace.com/meridene
MATT & KIM'S "CAMERAS" TOPS EW'S MUST LIST
Matt & Kim's brand new single "Cameras" made its way onto Entertainment Weekly's Must List! See them on tour starting next week where every venue is going to be playing Matt & Kim's upcoming album 'Sidewalks' in its entirely before every show!! Tour dates here
DELOCATED EPISODES GET NEW PREMIER DAY/TIME
Starting this Thursday September 9th, and then all Thursdays afterward, new episodes of Delocated will premier at midnight EST on Adult Swim. You can catch them again when they air the following Sunday at 10pm EST. Now enjoy the puppy suit from last week's "Dog Mayor" episode.
MARK MALLMAN ANNOUNCES 78 HOUR PERFORMANCE "MARATHON 3"
M A R K M A L L M A N
MARATHON 3 : The 78 hour long song
MARATHON 3 : The 78 hour long song
From October 7 through October 10, Mark Mallman will perform one of the greatest musical feats of his career thus far; the 78 hour long song MARATHON 3. His non-stop performance from the Turf Club in St. Paul, MN will include well over 400 pages of lyrics and nearly 100 backup musicians over the course of 4 days. It's been six years since Mallman’s last marathon performance (Marathon 1 happened Sept 10-11 1999, and Marathon 2 took place September 4-6, 2004).
This Piece is representative of one of indie rock's unsung heros life's undertaking. “This piece represents 3 marathons. Each phase is 26 hours long, like a Marathon is 26 miles. The first phase is called 'A Giant Wave,' the second 'Blood Flow,' and the 3rd “Liquid Moth.”” The 3 phases of the song will be performed consecutively, without breaks, totaling 78 hours. When asked recently if he was planning on setting a world record, Mallman declined, saying, “I am not a magician or a stuntman attempting to set a world record. I am a professional musician. I seek to expose the raw nerve of creativity itself.”
Mark Mallman's songs have been featured on This American Life, MTV, VH1, MSNBC, Current Television, and Public Radio International. He has been touring America twice a year since 2003 and is currently signed with Badman Recording Company. Mallman is also the frontman for Ruby Isle (Kindercore) and guitarist of newly formed WAXX MAXX.
Marathon 3 will begin October 7th at 4pm CST and end October 10th at 10pm CST and will be webcast live from www.markmallman.com. A full schedule of guests and performers will be announced a week before Marathon 3 and the event will be recorded on multi-track for future release. Advanced tickets are available through First Avenue and online at http://www.first-avenue.com/calendar/Turf%20Club/2010-10
For more info on Mark Mallman and Marathon 3, as well as free mp3 download and archival footage from Marathons 1+2, go to www.markmallman.com
“David Lynch would appreciate Mallman's world”
-CHICAGO SUN TIMES
“simply mesmerizing to watch”
- WE HEART MUSIC
“Mark Mallman is a renaissance musician for the 21st Century”
– THE 3-MIN EGG
“Comparisons to Meatloaf and Harry Nilsson don’t seem quite so improbable"
- LA WEEKLY
“Electro tinged piano rocker"
-PITCHFORK
-CHICAGO SUN TIMES
“simply mesmerizing to watch”
- WE HEART MUSIC
“Mark Mallman is a renaissance musician for the 21st Century”
– THE 3-MIN EGG
“Comparisons to Meatloaf and Harry Nilsson don’t seem quite so improbable"
- LA WEEKLY
“Electro tinged piano rocker"
-PITCHFORK
HEAR MATT & KIM'S BRAND NEW SINGLE "CAMERAS"
Matt & Kim's brand new single "Cameras" is out today as the very first new music since their awesome 'Grand' LP! "Cameras" is available via iTunes today. Visit Matt & Kim's site to keep up to date on details of the release of their upcoming lp 'Sidewalks' as well as their huge North American tour!
Cameras by mattandkim
MERIDENE ANNOUNCE 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD' PRE-ORDER, FREE SINGLE
MERIDENE'S SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE
Free Download of "Parade of Fools" Single Here
Something Like Blood, available from Amble Down Records on September 28th
Amble Down Records is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Meridene's outstanding sophomore release, Something Like Blood, and with the news, are giving away the album's second single, "Parade of Fools." Recorded by Meridene at Bon Iver's April Base home-studio, Something Like Blood was produced by Peter Wolf Crier's Brian Moen who also mixed the album, and mastered by TW Walsh. Meridene released the album's first single, "Gone, Baby Gone," last month to an outstanding response! KDHX call Meridene "Part Shins pop, part pre-flame out Strokes" while Volume One hails the band's upcoming release as "entirely fresh."
The Eau Claire four-piece has also been out on a handful of regional tour dates as of late, showcasing their new songs along with faves from their debut You're Not Pretty, You're Worse. They've worked up a fun video tour diary, documenting their trip thus far, which can be watched Here. Meridene will be making their way to the East Coast this Fall in support of Something Like Blood (see dates below with more to come). And be sure to keep posted on the band at http://www.meridene.net.
8/24 - Sheboygan, WI @ Paradigm
8/26 - La Crosse, WI @ Eagles Nest
8/27 - Duluth, MN @ Pizza Luce
8/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ xxxUSA
8/29 - St. Croix Falls, WI @ Planet Supply
10/15 - Eau Claire, WI @ The Mouse Trap
10/22 - Portland, ME @ Slainte Wine Bar - FREE
10/23 - Keene, NH @ The Starving Artist
10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Green Line Cafe
"impressive" - FingerTipMusic
"damn good tunes" - Examiner LA
"The band is definitely in the right position for lift off" - Dane101.com
"the smart pop and joyous hooks...on display throughout its well-paced new album ensure that Meridene will hold people's attention all on its own now that it has a foot in the door." - The Onion AV Club
THE TWO SIDES OF COOL: WALLPAPER ON URB!
URB caught up with the genius producer Eric Frederic, the musical brain behind all of Wallpaper's funked up dance hits and the pop culture phenom "Combination Pizza Hut/Taco Bell" remix. Catch Wallpaper on tour -dates here!
2 Sides of Cool: Wallpaper (Eric Frederic pt 1) from Society Theory on Vimeo.
ADULT SWIM ANNOUNCES DELOCATED SEASON 2 PREMIERE AUG 22
Delocated Season 2 premieres Sunday, August 22 on Adult Swim, 10pm EST
RIGHT ON! PR AUGUST NEWS
MATT & KIM killed their headlining set at Siren Festival a few weeks ago and they've just returned from their first ever trip to Japan where they made the hugest of impressions at Fuji Rocks, Japan's biggest outdoor music festival. This Friday Matt & Kim head to Lollapalooza for a 5pm set at the Adidas stage. Don't you miss them! Stay tuned as we'll have news on their new record soon soon!
After a string of packed headlining shows on the west coast, Bay Area duo WALLPAPER are excited to head out and heat up dancefloors on the east coast and midwest before winding their way back home to play this year's Treasure Island Festival. Wallpaper's brand new single "Valentine" can be heard on Tap Tap Revenge and is available this week on iTunes!
Texas DIY darlings DIGNAN are once again on tour -their 11th US tour- and with every turn their fanbase grows as does the energy of Dignan's impassioned show. Check out the amazing video for hands-in-the-air sing-along for "They're Outnumbered" from a show last week - SEE IT HERE
PATRICK PARK just announced a huge North American tour in continued support of his gorgeous album 'Come What Will,' out now on Badman Recording Co. Captivating on stage, catch Patrick with Seawolf and Sara Cahoone this September and October!
MERIDENE announced the release of their outstanding 'Something Like Blood' LP and a handful of midwest shows this month, and had a huge response to the mp3 giveaway of their first single "Gone Baby Gone." GET THAT HERE
A B & THE SEA unleashed their awesome Katy Perry cover and it has taken over the internet! The guys also have a sold out show with Tokyo Police Club in SF on Aug 13 and Fall tour with Jukebox the Ghost.
After leaving London audiences slack-jawed, REGGIE WATTS is back in the States and has some dates coming up including this Saturday at Bushwick Star and free show at Fort Greene Park on Tuesday, September 14th with Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens.
WTF WITH MARC MARON is on Entertainment Weekly's Must List this week! You can catch the "Master of the conversational funny" onstage in Atlanta, SF, LA, and Seattle, and keep up with upcoming pods at www.marcmaron.com
"DELOCATED," the show created and co-written by JON GLASER who is also executive producer and star, will air its highly-anticipated second season on Adult Swim beginning Sunday, Aug 22 (11pm EST). Great piece on Jon and the show in New York Magazine
TODD BARRY will be gracing stages in Detroit and Oklahoma City this month.. Check him out at the Motor City's Majestic Cafe this Monday, Aug 9, and at OKC's City Arts Center on Aug 30. Last weekend, Todd's album 'Falling Off The Bone' was Amazon's #1 comedy album download. Go Todd!
MATT MCCARTHY's major film debut happens with this weekend's opening of 'The Other Guys' with Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg! Online Matt's got a great new Sobriety Test video. Awesome!
Mark your calendars for the EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 16-19. We'll be back with lots more details. Just you wait.
After a string of packed headlining shows on the west coast, Bay Area duo WALLPAPER are excited to head out and heat up dancefloors on the east coast and midwest before winding their way back home to play this year's Treasure Island Festival. Wallpaper's brand new single "Valentine" can be heard on Tap Tap Revenge and is available this week on iTunes!
Texas DIY darlings DIGNAN are once again on tour -their 11th US tour- and with every turn their fanbase grows as does the energy of Dignan's impassioned show. Check out the amazing video for hands-in-the-air sing-along for "They're Outnumbered" from a show last week - SEE IT HERE
PATRICK PARK just announced a huge North American tour in continued support of his gorgeous album 'Come What Will,' out now on Badman Recording Co. Captivating on stage, catch Patrick with Seawolf and Sara Cahoone this September and October!
MERIDENE announced the release of their outstanding 'Something Like Blood' LP and a handful of midwest shows this month, and had a huge response to the mp3 giveaway of their first single "Gone Baby Gone." GET THAT HERE
A B & THE SEA unleashed their awesome Katy Perry cover and it has taken over the internet! The guys also have a sold out show with Tokyo Police Club in SF on Aug 13 and Fall tour with Jukebox the Ghost.
After leaving London audiences slack-jawed, REGGIE WATTS is back in the States and has some dates coming up including this Saturday at Bushwick Star and free show at Fort Greene Park on Tuesday, September 14th with Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens.
WTF WITH MARC MARON is on Entertainment Weekly's Must List this week! You can catch the "Master of the conversational funny" onstage in Atlanta, SF, LA, and Seattle, and keep up with upcoming pods at www.marcmaron.com
"DELOCATED," the show created and co-written by JON GLASER who is also executive producer and star, will air its highly-anticipated second season on Adult Swim beginning Sunday, Aug 22 (11pm EST). Great piece on Jon and the show in New York Magazine
TODD BARRY will be gracing stages in Detroit and Oklahoma City this month.. Check him out at the Motor City's Majestic Cafe this Monday, Aug 9, and at OKC's City Arts Center on Aug 30. Last weekend, Todd's album 'Falling Off The Bone' was Amazon's #1 comedy album download. Go Todd!
MATT MCCARTHY's major film debut happens with this weekend's opening of 'The Other Guys' with Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg! Online Matt's got a great new Sobriety Test video. Awesome!
Mark your calendars for the EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 16-19. We'll be back with lots more details. Just you wait.
MARC MARON MAKES EW's MUST LIST!
In addition to his outstanding WTF podcasts, Marc is also performing on the road!
7/28-8/7 – London UK @ Soho Theater
8/12-15 – Atlanta, GA @ Laughing Skull
9/4-6 – Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot
9/15 – New York, NY @ Comix, Live WTF Taping
10/7-9 – San Francisco, CA @ Punchline
11/4-7 – Cincinnati, OH @ Go Bananas
11/7 – New York, NY @ Comix
MERIDENE ANNOUNCE LP & TOUR, GIVEAWAY MP3
Eau Claire four piece MERIDENE are excited to announce the release of their outstanding sophomore LP ‘SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD.’ To celebrate, Meridene are giving away the first album single “GONE BABY GONE” and showcasing songs from the new album along a midwest tour next month.
'Something Like Blood' was recorded by Meridene at the home studio of Bon Iver, April Base, where they lived, breathed, and put their hearts into recording the album over four intense days. The album tracks, including the single "Gone Baby Gone," were produced and mixed by Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier, and mastered by T.W. Walsh (Pedro The Lion, The Soft Drugs). The result is an indie rock sound along the lines of The Shins, Ra Ra Riot, Death Cab and Cursive which finds Meridene growing beyond their 2008 college radio breakout debut lp 'You're Not Pretty, You're Worse.'
Meridene is giving away the driven pop gem "Gone Baby Gone" as a free download. Click here for mp3 download.
The premiere WI label Amble Down Records (The Daredevil Christopher Wright) will release 'Something Like Blood' on September 28. Meridene kicks off a regional tour August 12 along which they will be playing their new songs plus faves from the debut. Much more touring tba.
MERIDENE ON TOUR
8/19 - Lake Villa, IL @ Swing State
8/22 - Madison, WI @ Project Lodge
8/24 - Sheboygan, WI @ Paradigm
8/26 - La Crosse, WI @ The Root Note
8/27 - Duluth, MN @ Pizza Luce
8/29 - St. Croix Falls, WI @ Planet Supply
For more information on Meridene and "Something Like Blood," including a complete bio, photos, track listing and more, please visit their artist page: http://www.ambledown.com/artists/meridene.html
MATT & KIM ROCK SIREN FEST!
At this weekend's Siren Festival on Coney Island, Brooklyn beat keepers MATT & KIM held nothing back as they headlined the main stage and led the crowd into a post-set jump into the ocean. Among the many high fives for the fest performance, SPIN named Matt & Kim as "BEST EPIC DANCE PARTY" in their 5 Best Moments of Coney Island's SIREN FEST. Just you wait for this Fall's gigantic North American tour!
-photo credit Jenn Pelly
OLA PODRIDA GIVEAWAY ABACUS REMIX, LAUNCH TOUR
OLA PODRIDA kick off the long-awaited US tour in support of the outstanding 'Belly of the Lion' tomorrow! The tour launches with a hometown show at Mohawk in Austin before taking David Wingo and full band to the east coast and back. To celebrate, Spencer Stephenson, drummer for Sleep Whale and the man behind the project currently called Abacus, worked up a super cool remix of 'Belly of the Lion' track "Monday Morning". Get it HERE
Tonight at 9:30 CST, Ola Podrida's exclusive in-studio session at KUT will air. Be sure to listen in at 90.5 fm Austin or click on KUT online stream
Limited edition 'Belly of the Lion' vinyl will be available at the shows.
Make em feel at home at there!
Ola Podrida Summer Tour
7/8 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
7/9 – Houston, TX @ Mango’s
7/10 – New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar
7/11 – Tallahassee, FL @ Engine Room
7/12 – Savannah, GA @ The Wormhole
7/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor
7/14 – Charlottesville, VA @ Twisted Branch
7/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Littlefield
7/16 – New Haven, CT @ The Space
7/17 – New York, NY @ Cake Shop
7/18 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
7/20 – Athens, GA @ The Cine
7/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
7/22 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
7/24 – Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
OLA PODRIDA ADD DANA FALCONBERRY, BOSQUE BROWN TO TOUR KICK OFF
Ola Podrida's long awaited US tour kicks off Thursday, July 8 at Mohawk with special guests Dana Falconberry and Bosque Brown opening!
'I Mean To Live Here Still' Free Streaming on SPINNER
Out today on FatCat Records, David Karsten Daniels & Fight The Big Bull w lyrics by Thoreau. Listen here free!
Watch new David Karsten Daniels & Fight The Big Bull video at FADER
Head over to the FADER website to check out an exclusive premiere of the second video from David Karsten Daniels & Fight The Big Bull's new album, 'I Mean To Live Here Still'. The video for "Smoke" was directed by Justin Hamilton, and features daydreams of young love amidst gorgeously shot, sun-washed foliage, contrasted with dark, nervous everyday scenes.
'I Mean To Live Here Still' is currently being streamed in its entirety at the NPR Music website as part of their 'Exclusive First Listen' series; check out the stream HERE.
The album, which NPR calls "exuberant, messy, and glorious," will be released on FatCat Records 21 June in UK/Europe and 22 June in the USA.
The full ensemble will be playing three US special record release shows in Richmond, Chapel Hill, and NYC:
8 Jul - The Camel, Richmond VA
9 Jul - Local 506, Chapel Hill NC
12 Jul - Le Poisson Rouge, New York NY
MATT AND KIM ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
MATT AND KIM ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR FEATURING A PERFORMANCE AT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
Coast-to-Coast Trek Follows Band’s Headlining Date at Siren Music Festival, July 17th in NYC and an Appearance at Lollapalooza August 6th in Chicago, IL.
New York, NY (June 17, 2010) - Matt & Kim announce their coast-to-coast North American Fall tour kicking off on September 15th at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY. The three month tour will find the band headlining well-known venues including The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, Starlite Ballroom in Philadelphia, House of Blues in Boston and a stop at Austin City Limits on October 9th, before coming to a close on November 6th at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA. Prior to their Fall tour, Matt and Kim will also headline the annual Siren Music Festival on July 17th in NYC and appear at Lollapalooza on August 6th in Chicago, IL this summer.
2010 has already been a busy year for Matt and Kim, who have been hard at work putting the final touches on their third full length album, set for release this fall on FADER Label. The duo entered the studio with producer Ben Allen in Atlanta, GA this past February and have not slowed down since. Following their performance before a packed-to-capacity crowd on the Mojave Stage at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA in April, they delivered yet another wildly successful set at The Bamboozle festival in East Rutherford, NJ before hopping the pond to play a top slot at the international Primavera Music Festival in Spain. Look for Matt and Kim this summer at one of several international festivals including Fuji Fest and Pukkelpop.
Head over to http://www.mattandkimmusic.com/ or www.myspace.com/mattandkim to get the most up-to-date tour information and new announcements for 2010. Tickets go on sale June 23rd.
North American Tour
Sept
15th Westcott Theater Syracuse, NY
16th Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
17th Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
18th Majestic Theater Detroit, MI
19th Metro Chicago, IL
21st Majestic Theater Madison, WI
22nd First Ave Minneapolis, MN
23rd Granada Lawrence, KS
24th Ogden Theater Denver, CO
27th The Rickshaw Theater Vancouver, BC
28th Showbox Seattle, WA
29th Roseland Theater Portland, OR
30th The Fillmore San Francisco, CA
Oct
1st House of Blues San Diego, CA
2nd Henry Fonda Los Angeles, CA
6th The Clubhouse Tempe, AZ
8th House of Blues Dallas, TX
9th Austin City Limits Austin, TX
12th House of Blues New Orleans, LA
13th Club Downunder Tallahassee, FL
14th Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
15th State Theater St. Petersburg, FL
16th Masquerade Atlanta, GA
17th Exit In Nashville, TN 19th Orange Peel Asheville, NC
20th Cats Cradle Carrboro, NC
21st The Canal Club Richmond, VA
24th Starlite Ballroom Philadelphia, PA
28th Water St. Music Hall Rochester, NY
29th Phoenix Theater Toronto, ON
30th Le National Montreal, QC
31st Northern Lights Clifton, NY
Nov
2nd Higher Ground Burlington, VT
3rd Port City Music Hall Portland, ME
4th House of Blues Boston, MA
5th Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
6th Pearl Street Northampton, MA
NEW DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS RECORD STREAMING AT NPR
Head over to NPR to get an early listen to the upcoming release from David Karsten Daniels and Fight The Big Bull as 'I Mean to Live Here Still' is streaming all week before its release on FatCat Records next Tuesday.
Featured today on First Listen, NPR says its "an exuberant, messy and glorious new album...You could approximate it as lush orchestral pop in the tradition of Van Dyke Parks or Randy Newman — if those folks had a house horn section with which to indulge their weirdest weirdnesses.
The whole thing buzzes with big ideas — these are Thoreau poems sung over a big band, after all — but they don't feel pretentious. The artistry is too high, and the grooves too interesting. I Mean to Live Here Still will stream HERE in its entirety until its release on June 22"
Next month, David and Fight The Big Bull will be showcasing songs from 'I Mean to Live Here Still' on a select three city east coast tour:
DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS and FIGHT THE BIG BULL
7/8 – Richmond, VA @ The Camel
7/9 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
7/12 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
OLA PODRIDA ANNOUNCE US TOUR
OLA PODRIDA announce their highly anticipated US tour in support of 'Belly of the Lion' (Western Vinyl). Led by David Wingo, the four piece will kick off the US dates with a headlining all ages show in Austin and wind their way across the US to the old NY stomping grounds before heading back to TX.
For the US dates, Wingo, who will handle lead singer/guitar duty, has culled together a full band of fellow Austin musicians: Andrew Kenny (AmAnSet, The Wooden Birds)-bass, David Hobizal-drums, and Colin Swietek-guitar. We'll see you at the shows!
OLA PODRIDA ON TOUR!
7/8 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
7/9 – Houston, TX @ Mango’s
7/10 – New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar
7/11 – Tallahassee, FL @ Engine Room
7/12 – Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge
7/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor
7/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Littlefield
7/16 – New Haven, CT @ The Space
7/17 – New York, NY @ Cake Shop
7/18 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
7/19 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House
7/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
7/22 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
7/24 – Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
David Karsten Daniels Re-mix Competition Is ON!
The competition to re-mix David Karsten Daniels "Smoke" has been open for almost two weeks and there have been some fantastic entries, check them out HERE and see if you aren't also inspired to create your own remix.
And if you fancy trying your own re-mix CLICK HERE for the download stems and competition info. Most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Win a signed DL4™ and more from Reggie Watts and Line 6!
Enter to win a Line 6 DL4™ Delay Modeler ($349.99 value) signed by Reggie Watts!
Even though it’s emerald green, DL4 is the gold standard of delay pedals. Its 16 stunning delay models and looping capabilities have been used on more albums and stages than we can count.
Reggie Watts, the outrageously funny and talented musician/comedian, is known for using a DL4 in his one of a kind performance and recordings.
Enter to win a DL4 signed by Reggie, and a copy of his new 'Why $#!+ So Crazy?' CD/DVD!
CLICK HERE to experience Reggie’s DL4 Soundboard and get entered. And hurry, the contest ends June 9!
And be sure to check out Holiday Matinee's awesome chat with Reggie HERE
REGGIE WATTS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
Conan O'Brien's "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on TV" Tour wrapped its two sold out nights at Radio City Music Hall last night. In case you weren't there, video of some of Reggie Watts' performance for you here!
REGGIE WATTS FEATURED IN NEW YORK TIMES
Outstanding New York Times piece on the incomparable Reggie Watts. Be sure to catch him July 1 at Le Poisson Rouge if you are missing him at Radio City this week! Read it HERE
DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS NEW LP, MP3 DOWNLOAD, REMIX COMPETITION
David Karsten Daniels newest album 'I Mean To Live Here Still' is a collaboration with avant nine piece Fight The Big Bull and will be available digitally on FatCat Records this summer. With lyrics borrowed from the work of transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau and Daniels' voice backed by the glorious and big-hearted Richmond, VA based Fight The Big Bull, this is an album worth repeated listens and one which will both satisfy and surprise anyone who thinks they know the work of either collaborator. Album track "The Funeral Bell" is available for download HERE. Later this summer, DKD and FTBB will play very special performances in three select cities: NYC, Richmond, and Chapel Hill.
'I Mean To Live Here Still' involves the songwriting and arranging of Daniels, a hugely talented, formally trained composer/songwriter with a background in four-track experimentation and hymn singing, and nine piece avant jazz group Fight The Big Bull and its leader/composer Matthew White. Daniels and White traded song notes between SF and Richmond, VA, respectively, collaborating across the US for a number of months before Daniels headed to the east coast to record the album with FTBB earlier this year. 'I Mean To Live Here Still' is a record that successfully occupies that rarely-encountered middle ground between folk and raucous syncopated beats built by trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, trombones, upright bass, electric guitar, percussion and drums. NPR hailed the album early on as "a series of grand settings of Henry David Thoreau poems."
Currently, the album track "Smoke" is available for remix through a competition on the FatCat Records site. The best remix will be available for play on the DKD and FatCat myspace pages for a month plus the winner gets a very cool FatCat goody bag. Click HERE to download stems of "Smoke" to make your own remix. Email all submissions/links to submissions info@fat-cat.co.uk. Competition ends July 7th.
Also in July, David Karsten Daniels and Fight The Big Bull will showcase songs from 'I Mean To Live Here Still' with three not-to-be-missed performances:
7/8 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
7/9 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
7/12 - New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
David Karsten Daniels & Fight The Big Bull
'I Mean To Live Here Still'
1. All Things Are Current Found
2. The Funeral Bell
3. Die And Be Buried
4. October Airs
5. On Fields
6. Though All The Fates
7. Salmon Brook
8. Smoke
9. Each Summer Sound
10. Epitaph On The World
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