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In case you didn't see yesterday, The Goo Goo Dolls have posted their track "Fiction (Before It's Too Late)" from "The Transformers soundtrack" on their MySpace page. Seems that some people aren't too thrilled with it, but I really like it.

Secondly, it is finally Friday and boy what a week it has been.

And I am exhausted!

So here are some sleepy-themed songs for you.

Something For Kate - "Song For A Sleepwalker" (mp3)
The Cardigans - "03.45: No Sleep" (mp3)
I'm From Barcelona - "Oversleeping" (mp3)

And the adorable sleepy time image is from a brilliant digital illustrator shiii-kun.

Labels: music, music news

It's lunch time. So I thought I'd include some music fun on my break.

Two new articles up on Spacelab for you to check out.

This is about the new Okkervil album:
Okkervil River Brings Us The Stage Names

And this is kind of "a big deal" piece for me:
Amazon.com Makes Bold DRM-free Move

So that is exciting news.

You can also head over to Indie Music Xposed to read up on Mach Schau and White Rabbits while also perusing other news and listening to emerging new artists music.

I've been listening to "Boys Like Girls" a lot lately. Their self-titled album came out on August 22, 2006 and clearly I missed it then, but am so up to speed now.

Their song "Thunder" is my current favorite. Specifically for these lyrics:

I dont wanna ever love another
Youll always be my thunder
So bring on the rain

But also because the whole vibe from the song is perfect.

Martin Johnson, John Keefe, Bryan Donahue and Paul DiGiovanni are from Boston, MA. They kind of sound like Dashboard Confessionals or Saves the Day; both of which I love so this is a compliment I assure you.

They are currently on tour with "Hellogoodbye" and then they will be on the road for the Vans Warped Tour all the way through the end of August.

Take a listen:
Boys Like Girls - "Thunder" (mp3)

Labels: music, music news

I recently had the pleasure of writing about two upcoming summer tours for Spacelab. Make sure to head over to their site to check them out!

Tegan and Sara's Summer Tour to Support album THE CON

Hot Summer Tour: Fiery Furnaces

Bestival Sells Out After Adding New Acts

Labels: music news

I'm not one to gossip, in fact I think it's just awful.

However, Pela sent out a note to fans and writers to let them know about a bad experience they had at a venue called "Sweet Jane's" in Hartford. Now, I love Pela, I think their music is fantastic, they seem like a good group of guys and I've promoted their latest album when I have the chance because I think it's good music.

So to hear that the owner of a venue could be so harsh and rude to their guests, not to mention their entertainment...well...it irritates me to say the least.

There is always two sides to every story, but to back-up Pela I'm sending out the message they wanted you to hear. If you want to contact the owner you can e-mail him.

So in case you're hoping to play a show for Hartford nightlife, you may want to let your manager know to bypass the Sweet Jane's venue...

Labels: music news

Velvet Revolver will be releasing an EP Harmony And The Tyranny this June. It will feature two tracks from their new album "Libertad" (will be out on July 3rd) plus a cover of "Talking Heads" "Psycho Killer" and a video on the making of the album. Sounds pretty rocking to me!

Tracks for you until then:
Velvet Revolver - "Set Me Free" (mp3)

Labels: music news

We now know the offical track listing of Ryan Adams' upcoming album Easy Tiger. The album will release on June 26th and I'm pretty excited. The only bad thing I've got to say is I don't know why he has Sheryl Crow on two tracks. Bleck! I guess I shouldn't diss her just because she is a homewrecker though, she does have a nice edgy voice that I am sure will compliment the album very well. And hey, we all screw up from time to time, right? Right.

So here is the track list:

"Goodnight Rose"
"Two"
"Everybody Knows"
"Halloweenhead"
"Oh My God, Whatever, Etc."
"Tears of Gold"
"The Sun Also Sets"
"Off Broadway"
"Pearls on a String"
"Rip Off"
"Two Hearts"
"Three Girls"
"I Taught Myself How To Grow Old"

And if you find yourself in Philly on May 15th head on over to the Keswick Theatre, because he'll be there jamming.

Until then, here are some tracks:
Ryan Adams - "Goodnight Rose" (live mp3)
Ryan Adams - "Rosalie Come and Go" (mp3)

Labels: music news

So I just heard back from the features editor of the Venus magazine.
And I have been picked to do a piece on The Noisettes!
It will be a phone interview some time the end of this month while they are touring with Bloc Party!

How psyched am I!?

I'll keep you posted and will definitely let you know when it publishes.

Labels: interview, music news

My two most recent articles have gone up on Spacelab's website.

Kemado Records Signs Another Gem: Marissa Nadler

and

Telepathe: On Tour With New 12" Record On The Social Registry

Be sure to check them out as well as the rest of the music news at Spacelab.

Labels: music news

Head on over to Spacelab.org to find out more of what's going on in the Indie world.

My latest article is posted today, about the Manchester International Festival, but you'll also find the latest on the White Stripes and the close of the Coachella Festival.

Labels: music news

Man have I been keeping busy!

And there are three new write-ups published at Spacelab.

The Feist Tour

Arts&Crafts Sign Los Campesinos!

Amandine : Solace In Sore Hands

AND

A new artist review at Indie Music Xposed:

Who is Ben Mitchell?

Labels: music, music news

Exciting news!

Indie Music Xposed has named me Head Writer and partial Admin of their site.
The editor even wrote up an article about it which is pretty cool.

I can't even tell you how awesome it is to be a part of that community. Anyone can sign up and contribute. And after we review what you wrote it will most likely make it on the site. So it's a great place to start writing and enjoying new music. Bands and labels are very welcome to send information and press kits in as well.

So thanks to Graydon for welcoming me aboard. It's great to be there!

Labels: music news

I recently have been given the chance to contribute writing to Spacelab.org.
It is unbelieveable to me and I am very excited at this opportunity.

My first published music news article in online their now. It has to do with the FCC's consent decree regarding payolo in the music industry.

So head on over to their site to check it out!

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And I am also now writing for Indie Music Xposed.
You can read my first review here.

Fun times!

Labels: music news, review