Granted, it’s not actually a video. But it is the new Pearl Jam single, and it’s a good one. But we’re biased; we’re Pearl Jam fans. Here’s “The Fixer” from Backspacer, due September 20.
The duo of Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet may be the perfect assimilation of vocal chops and instrumental savvy, as shown on a pair of recent albums titled Under The Covers (Shout! Factory), with volume one re-examining big hits from the ’60s and volume two tackling the ’70s. The track record for Hoffs and Sweet [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): Diane Birch Tonight, singer/songwriter Birch will be playing her single, “Nothing But A Miracle,” off debut album Bible Belt (S-Curve). Birch’s songs (inspired by gospel, church hymns and [...]
The duo of Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet may be the perfect assimilation of vocal chops and instrumental savvy, as shown on a pair of recent albums titled Under The Covers (Shout! Factory), with volume one re-examining big hits from the ’60s and volume two tackling the ’70s. The track record for Hoffs and Sweet [...]
Despite playing jittery folk with a dance-floor-friendly beat, the Rural Alberta Advantage never quite sells us on the advantages of its native land. But then again, with hooks like this, the Canadian-born members of RAA don’t have to. Saddle Creek is re-releasing debut Hometowns this month. “Frank AB” (download): [Audio clip: view full post to [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week: Dinosaur Jr takes on the Cure’s “Just Like Heaven.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover! In 1989, Dinosaur Jr speared the weepy original with a wah-wah pedal and a warm blanket of Big Muff fuzz. J Mascis told [...]
The duo of Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet may be the perfect assimilation of vocal chops and instrumental savvy, as shown on a pair of recent albums titled Under The Covers (Shout! Factory), with volume one re-examining big hits from the ’60s and volume two tackling the ’70s. The track record for Hoffs and Sweet [...]
NYC indie boys Harlem Shakes pose all around town in the video for “Strictly Game” from this spring’s full-length debut, Technicolor Health. It’s a nicely composed and artistic video that surely took a good deal of effort; however, you get the same effect if you take mushrooms and look at your Flickr account.
The duo of Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet may be the perfect assimilation of vocal chops and instrumental savvy, as shown on a pair of recent albums titled Under The Covers (Shout! Factory), with volume one re-examining big hits from the ’60s and volume two tackling the ’70s. The track record for Hoffs and Sweet speaks for itself. Hoffs’ band, the [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): The Flatlanders Alt-country/folk trio the Flatlanders are playing Letterman in support off their latest release, Hills And Valleys (New West), written as a retrospective on recent American history such [...]
