*Callers - Rone*

Jolie Holland - Mexico City

Tha Pumpsta - Octopus Armed

Awesome Color - Already Down

Woodhands - I Wasn't Made For Fighting

Enjoy his recent performance of 'Lovely Night' below. Visit Richard Swift on MySpace.


MP3: Richard Swift - The Bully

View each & every gig at his official MySpace page.

Read my review of Chris Garneau @ NYC's Canal Room here.

He debuted a brand new track in France earlier this year.

In July, Chris performed 'Castle Time' on Brazilian TV.

MP3: Chris Garneau - Not Nice

He shares the following message in today's MySpace bulletin: *i have two albums coming out soon... think, smashing pumpkins, kate bush, i'm going double, double, trouble, that's why i'm taking so long, one disk is heartbroken and in deep despair, one is in deep dark joy dedicated to my new love, my old and forever love, william the conqueror... the album has been in my blood for a year and much more.... the label think it will be a disaster, i'm sure, as it comes more from the bottom of my heart than even lycanthropy, about my father's cancer, my solitude, my true love, my irish roots, everything that has touched me to the core in the last year...*

MP3: Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position (Spike Mix)

I Heart Lung - Interoceans II (Strategy Mix)

Visit I Heart Lung on MySpace.

Learn all about Strategy here.

MP3: I Heart Lung - Interoceans II (Strategy Mix)

Enjoy the full feature here.

Visit DCFC on MySpace.

MP3: DCFC - A Movie Script Ending

DJ Wool - The Star... (Rampa Mix)

DJ Wool = 1/2 of The Glass.

Visit DJ Wool on MySpace.

MP3: DJ Wool - The Star... (Rampa Mix)

Official word is as follows: *T Schreiber Studio is proud to announce its collaboration with Cloud Cult on the first production of their 2008/09 season - William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The comedy & drama of this gender bending play about disguises, misunderstandings, and yellow cross cut garters will be augmented by the fierce variety of Cloud Cult's music. Songs such as 'Everybody Here Is A Cloud' and 'Pretty Voice' will contribute layers of richness and texture to the steampunk influenced production. Director Cat Parker says "when I first heard Cloud Cult's music, I was blown away with the depth of emotion that every song had. This play runs the emotional gamut from laughter to tears and Cloud Cult has the exact same range".* Download a Cloud Cult MP3 at bottom of post.

Further info can be found here.

Visit Cloud Cult on MySpace.

MP3: Cloud Cult - Fairy Tale

Enjoy the Health/CC collaboration on 'Crimewave' below. Health MP3 at bottom.


MP3: Health - Girl Attorney

Enjoy this week's performances of 'Don't Talk Down' & 'Eastern Europe' below.


MP3: The Stills - In The Beginning

Watch her performance from Thursday's episode here.

(You may want to FF to the 34:00 mark)

Visit Lykke Li on MySpace.

MP3: Lykke Li - Dance Dance Dance

Enjoy the title track to Everything Is Borrowed below. MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: The Streets - Dry Your Eyes

Enjoy 'On Our Way Home' below. Download a Silent Years track at bottom of post.


MP3: The Silent Years - No Secrets

This week's appearance included:

If I Was A Cloud
Hail Mary
Leviathan Bound
Rooks
Red Sea, Black Sea
Century Eyes

Watch clips from the performance here.

MP3: Shearwater - Live On 'The Interface'

Enjoy the full feature below. Learn more about TSLOS at the band's official site.


MP3: The Secret Life Of Sofia - Outside

Wanna know how she's been prepping for her gigs with Madge?

Watch, read & comment here.

Visit Robyn on MySpace.

MP3: Robyn - Be Mine

Midnight Juggernauts - Into The Galaxy (AIH Mix)

Visit Midnight Juggernauts on MySpace.

Keep up to date on Architecture In Helsinki here.

MP3: Midnight Juggernauts - Into... (AIH Mix)

Brace yourself for 4:13 Dream.

The set will hit shops on October 13th.

Tentative cover art can be viewed to your right.

For further info, head to The Cure's official site.

Read my review of The Cure @ MSG here.

MP3: The Cure - A Letter To Elise

The 'King Of Pop' turns 50 today!

We wish him a splendid celebration.

Visit MJ at his official site.

MP3: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

Sad Robots is out on 9/1. It'll include:

1. Maintenance Hall, 4am
2. A Thread Cut...
3. Undertow
4. Going, Going, Gone (Live)
5. 14 Forever
6. Sad Robot

Learn more about the release here.

MP3: Stars - Set... (Live)

Yesterday, the band tackled 'Kids' for Triple J.

Grab an MP3 of the tune at Idents.

Enjoy their rendition of Coldplay's 'Violet Hill' here.

MP3: The Kooks - Always... (Live)

Be sure to catch the buzzworthy troupe at:

Oct 23 Brooklyn, NY TBA
Oct 24 New York, NY Bowery
Oct 25 Philly, PA North Star
Oct 26 Boston, MA Great Scott
Oct 28 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
Oct 30 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy

Watch their latest video here.

MP3: White Lies - Unfinished Business

Enjoy 'Won't Be Long' below. Download a fab Hives performance at bottom of post.


MP3: The Hives - Live In Amsterdam

Efterklang - Doppelganger (TH Mix)

Visit Efterklang at the band's official site.

Read my review of their recent NYC gig here.

MP3: Efterklang - Doppelganger (TH Mix)

Official word from Colin Greenwood: *Hello! To celebrate the end of a brilliant tour, we're going to webcast the last show here in America. We'll be playing live in Santa Barbara, at the Bowl. It's one of our fave places to play; I think we've ended tours there before, once even playing a cover of 'Cinnamon Girl'. It's very intimate, a small arena with a dirt floor, set in pretty countryside. It should be a special night, for lots of reasons and we're going to try and share as much of it as we can on the webcast.*

Further info can be found here.

MP3: Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place

Deets are as follows:

Friday, September 12th
Terminal 5
$50

Apply for tix here.

MP3: Oasis - Acquiesce

Florence & The Machine - Galaxy Of The Lost

A stellar Lightspeed Champion cover.

Visit Florence on MySpace.

MP3: Florence & The Machine - Galaxy Of The Lost

Enjoy 'The Ark' below. Download a fabulous Dr. Dog selection at bottom of post.


MP3: Dr. Dog - ABCs

The self-titled set features Sufjan Stevens & Chris Thille.

Track listing is as follows:

1 Durrants
2 Interlude
3 North Adams
4 Rochester
5 Slow Down
6 Fughetta
7 Side Streets
8 Underberg
9 7 Middagh
10 Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen
11 The Faithful
12 Arnold Corrects...
13 Twice In The Night
14 Villanelles
15 Keene

Visit Gabriel on MySpace.

MP3: Gabriel Kahane - North Adams

"I see in Barack a real fighter for fairness and inclusion..."

Enjoy her full declaration here.

Visit Cyndi on MySpace.

MP3: Cyndi Lauper - True Colors

Thursday, 8/28:
-Xiu Xiu @ Bowery
-Lykke Li @ LPR

Friday, 8/29:
-Tim Williams @ Union Hall
-TPOBPAH @ Glasslands
-Oneida @ SSS

Saturday, 8/30:
-New York Times @ Matchless
-Hologram @ The Yard
-Aa @ Market Hotel

Sunday, 8/31:
-Team Robespierre @ OOR
-Mouse Fire @ Cakeshop

MP3: Tim Williams - Tape...

In this week's article, she discusses:

-Her next album
-Kind words from her mother
-Pineapple Express & 'Paper Planes'

Enjoy the piece here.

MP3: M.I.A. - Pull... (Brad Walsh Mix)

XOXO... is out on October 7th.

The set will feature:

1. The New Kid Revival
2. The Truth Hurts...
3. The Heartbreak Moment
4. The Year In Review
5. No More Good Ideas
6. The Boys And Girls
7. Sleepy Tigers
8. The World Will...
9. My Crooked Crown
10. Four Tapping Shoes...
11. The Telescope
12. Two Tin Cans...
13. The Day In Review
14. One For My Soul (Good Night)

Visit HSH on MySpace.

MP3: HSH - Sleepy Tigers

Enjoy 'In The New Year' below. Read my review of The Walkmen @ Bowery here.


MP3: The Walkmen - The Rat

Be sure to witness their magic firsthand at:

10/1: TALKING HEAD - Baltimore, MD
10/2: TBA - Philadelphia, PA
10/3: GARFIELD ARTWORKS - Pittsburgh, PA
10/4: TOWER 2012 - Cleveland, OH
10/5: CAFE BOURBON ST - Columbus, OH
10/6: THE CINEMAT - Bloomington, IN
10/7: NORTHSIDE TAVERN - Cincinnati, OH
10/8: SKULL ALLEY - Louisville, KY
10/9: R3V3RB - Greenville, SC
10/10: VILLAGE TAVERN - Charleston, SC
10/11: TBA - Chapel Hill, NC
10/13: VELVET LOUNGE - Washington, DC
10/15: CLEMENTINE - Harrisonburg, VA

Read my interview with the band here.

MP3: The Antlers - On The Roof

Sebastian Tellier - L'Amour... (Boyz Noise Mix)

Learn more about Boyz Noise here.

Visit Sebastian Tellier on MySpace.

MP3: Sebastian Tellier - L'Amour... (Boyz Noise Mix)

Catch the brilliant Icelandic artist at:

9/20 @ Mercury Lounge, New York City
9/22 @ North Star Bar, Philadelphia
9/23 @ DC 9 Washington
9/25 @ The Earl, Atlanta
9/27 @ ACL Festival, Austin
9/27 @ Stubbs BBQ, Austin
9/30 @ Launchpad, Albuquerque
10/1 @ Plush, Tucson
10/2 @ Beauty Bar, Las Vegas
10/3 @ Casbah, San Diego
10/4 @ City Hall, Los Angeles

Visit Mugison on MySpace.

MP3: Mugison - To The Bone (Acoustic)

Enjoy 'The Iditarod' below. Download a Birdmonster track at bottom of post.


MP3: Birdmonster - Born To Be Your Man

Amongst the topics discussed:

Dreams
Germany
Summer Festivals

Read the full feature here.

MP3: Calexico - El Gatillo

Here's a cute little story (courtesy of M-S) regarding Mozzer's visit to Rhino last weekend: *Morrissey approached the info booth. He was taller than I expected, somewhat shy & very polite. He was looking for anything that we had by the band Generation X (Billy Idol's old outfit). Of course, we were fresh out of this band, but I took the opportunity to ask M to autograph my CD, and he graciously accepted. The whole scenario was a little creepy and I could definitely tell that Morrissey was embarrassed. So we shook hands and went our separate ways.* Visit Morrissey on MySpace.

MP3: Morrissey - Alma Matters

He shares the following teaser on his highly enjoyable blog: *I'm cooking a unique and special treat... Something for the very, very interested and dedicated. I won't say too much right now, but I'll drop a few hints, just to irritate: Polaroids, new songs, pool party, limited edition, weakest spot. Say no more right now.* Download an MP3 at bottom of post.

Visit Sondre at his official site.

MP3: Sondre Lerche - To Be Surprised

Catch him on 10/15 @ The Hollywood Palladium.

He'll be backed by a 12 piece band.

Further info can be found at Billboard.

MP3: Jay Z - Dirt... (Remix)

His recent visit included:

Creature Fear
Flume

Listen to the full playback & interview here.

MP3: Bon Iver - For Emma

Topics he discusses:

-Everyday Influences
-Modern Guilt
-Humor

Listen to the feature here.

MP3: Beck - Nausea (XXXchange Mix)

Enjoy 'Mission Control' below. Download a Dandy Warhols track at bottom of post.


MP3: The Dandy Warhols - The World Come On

TONIGHT @ Denver's Manifest Hope Gallery. The surprise line-up includes:

Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie)
Cold War Kids
Silversun Pickups
Matthew Caws (Nada Surf)
Jenny Lewis
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Jonathan Rice
Zooey Deschanel (She & Him)

For tix, head here.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Title...

Enjoy the animated brilliance of 'Molten Light' below. Visit Chad on MySpace.


MP3: Chad VanGaalen - Willow Tree

Tracks, titles & release dates below.

Spectrum, 14th Century (out on 9/30):

1 Oh, Spectrum
2 Blue Imelda
3 The Butcher
4 Cockatrice
5 The Ballad Of No-Face

Plays To Please (out on 10/21):

1 Horsetail Feathers
2 Ultimatum
3 Moodring Band
4 I Saved A Junkie Once
5 Nun Or A Bawd
6 Crush Love Crush

Visit FF at his official site.

MP3: Final Fantasy - None...

Enjoy 'The Shock Of The Lightning' below. Download an Oasis tune at bottom.


MP3: Oasis - Acquiesce

Dan Black - These Things Take Time

A magnificent Smiths cover.

Visit Dan Black on MySpace.

Find out why we first fell in love with DB here.

MP3: Dan Black - These Things Take Time

The band shares these words with AOL's Spinner (regarding Oceans Will Rise): "Our friend bought a skull on eBay for his girlfriend and then he gold leafed it and had his friend photograph it. It's a guy who was excavated from a high Chilean mountain cliff. There were some crowns and hoards of jewelry found around him, so it can be assumed he was once a great king. I'm sure that person did not think they would end up on a Stills record in 2008.* MP3 at bottom.

Catch The Stills this autumn on their NA tour.

MP3: The Stills - Monsoon

The following pieces will be featured in Materials:

-Pink dress from the 'Material Girl' video
-Ensemble from the 'Music' video
-Various costumes from Evita

Head to NME for further info.

MP3: Madonna - Hung Up

He shares the following on his official blog: *INFINITY BLUES - ("domestic release" working cover)... wow... i guess this dream is coming true... my grandparents, who taught me to write, and type and dream, i am so proud of all your hard work today, even if this is a long long sad book but some funny too, just like those black and white movies in the heat of the eastern seaboard - rolling through the windows of our home... i'm so humbled & so PROUD!*

Visit Ryan at his official site.

MP3: Ryan Adams - Two (Live)

Enjoy his take on 'Blue Tulip' below. Download a Bon Iver track at bottom of post.


MP3: Bon Iver - Skinny Love

Enjoy 'Neon Beanbag' in the clip below. Download a Stereolab MP3 at bottom.


MP3: Stereolab - Three Women

Enjoy their recent take on 'Love Is Noise' below. Verve MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work

We kid you not.

Read up on the band's unusual inspiration here.

Visit Editors on MySpace.

Editors headlined NYC's Terminal 5 in January.

MP3: Editors - All Sparks (Live On WOXY)

You Say Party! We Say Die! - Opportunity (Montag Mix)

Visit YSP WSD on MySpace.

Their new LP, Remik's Cube, is available this week.

MP3: YSP WSD - Opportunity (Montag Mix)

The untitled release features:

1. THURSDAY: As He Climbed The Dark Mountain
2. THURSDAY: In Silence
3. THURSDAY: An Absurd And Unrealistic Dream...
4. THURSDAY: Appeared... (Mercury Rev Mix)
5. ENVY: An Umbrella Fallen Into Fiction
6. ENVY: Isolation Of A Light Source
7. ENVY: Pure Birth And Loneliness

The set is out on 11/4.

Visit Thursday at the band's official site.

MP3: Thursday - Cross Out The Eyes

Feel free to get psychedelic at:

9/17/08 CHATTANOOGA, TN JJ'S BOHEMIA
9/18/08 URBANA, IL CANOPY CLUB
9/19/08 PEORIA, IL THE RED BARN
9/20/08 ST. LOUIS, MO BILLIKEN CLUB
9/21/08 CHICAGO, IL HIDEOUT BLOCK PARTY
9/22/08 GRINNELL, IA GARDNER LOUNGE
9/23/08 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 7th STREET ENTRY
9/24/08 ROCK ISLAND, IL DAYTROTTER SESSION
9/24/08 ROCK ISLAND, IL HUCKLEBERRY'S
9/25/08 TORONTO, ON THE DRAKE
9/26/08 LONDON, ON CALL THE OFFICE
9/27/08 HAMILTON, ON THE CASBAH
9/28/08 GUELPH, ON VINYL
9/30/08 OTTAWA, ON ZAPHOD BEBBLEBROX
10/1/08 MONTREAL, QC CLUB LAMBI
10/2/08 PORTLAND, ME SPACE 238
10/3/08 NEW YORK, NY ROCKS OFF
10/4/08 BROOKLYN, NY MARKET HOTEL
10/29/08 ATHENS, GA GEORGIA THEATRE
10/30/08 BIRMINGHAM, AL THE BOTTLETREE
10/31/08 NEW ORLEANS, LA SATURN BAR

Visit Dark Meat on MySpace.

MP3: Dark Meat - Freedom Ritual

Be sure to catch the band at:

Oct 9: Los Angeles (Echo)
Oct 10: San Diego (Brick By Brick)
Oct 11: Irvine (Lisk Fest)
Oct 12: San Fran (Bottom Of The Hill)
Nov 3: Philadelphia (Khyber)
Nov 4: Hoboken (Maxwell's)
Nov 5: Baltimore (Ottobar)
Nov 6: New York (Mercury Lounge)

Visit Rival Schools on MySpace.

MP3: Rival Schools - Good Things

The Peth = Rhys Ifans + Daf Ieuan (Super Furry Animals). Enjoy 'Let's Go...' below.


MP3: The Peth - Let's Go... [alt link]

Check out 'Disco Elizabeth' below. Download a Mystery Jets track at bottom.


MP3: Mystery Jets - Hideaway (Switch Mix)

The former Smith sure is keeping busy!

Learn all about his latest endeavor here.

The quartet's premiere collaboration will hit shops by Christmas.

Brand new press shot (featuring JM) accompanies this post.

Visit The Cribs on MySpace.

MP3: The Cribs - Men's Needs (CSS Mix)

Another World will see daylight in early October.

The set will include:

1 Another World
2 Crackagen
3 Shake That Devil
4 Sing For Me
5 Hope Mountain

Cover art to your right.

Visit Antony at his official site.

MP3: Antony - You Are My Sister

Enjoy 'Yucatan Gold' below. Download a Throw Me The Statue selection at bottom.


MP3: Throw Me The Statue - About To Walk

Be sure to catch the fantastic duo at:

Saturday, November 1st, 2008
The Wiltern - Los Angeles

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Bimbo's 365 Club - San Francisco

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
House Of Blues - Anaheim

For ticket info, head here.

MP3: She & Him - Take It Back

Enjoy last night's take on 'True Love Waits' (as an intro to 'Everything...') below.


MP3: Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into Place

Itching for some pre-Labor Day goodies? You're in luck!

This week we're giving away:

-$50 to shop at Threadless
-A 12" of Hot Chip's Made In The Dark
-1 'Hot Chip Loves Threadless' T Shirt

Wanna win? E-mail us ASAP.

Victor will be chosen on Friday (8/29) @ 10AM.

Learn about the 'Threadless Loves Drawing' challenge here.

MP3: Hot Chip - Over & Over

Whom has he bashed unjustly?

Cocteau Twins
Madonna
Sade
OMD
David Bowie
Elton John
Boy George

View more & vote for your pick here.

MP3: Morrissey - Southpaw