The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #604

M. Ward - Oh Lonesome Me

A breathtaking Don Gibson cover performed last month in Austin.

Read my review of that intimate SXSW gig here.

MP3: M. Ward - Oh Lonesome Me

The Last Shadow Puppets Visit Fader TV

Watch the duo perform 'Standing...' below. Read my review of their 2nd-ever gig here.


MP3: The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age (Live) [alt link]

Dizzee Rascal & El-P Join Forces For Spring Tour

Catch the hip-hopping bill at:

May 8 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
May 9 Philly, PA - 1st Unitarian
May 10 New York, NY - Webster Hall
May 11 Boston, MA - Middle East
May 12 Ottawa, ON - NC Music Hall
May 14 Detroit, MI - Crofoot
May 15 Chicago, IL - The Abbey
May 16 Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
May 19 Seattle, WA - Neumos
May 20 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan
May 21 San Francisco, CA - 1015
May 22 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey

Visit Dizzee on MySpace.

MP3: Dizzee Rascal - Where's Da G's?

Who The Hell Is *Unicycle Loves You*?

Hails From: Chicago

Influences: T. Rex, The Cure, Pavement

Sounds Like: '60s psych + '70s glam + '80s new wave

Visit Unicycle Loves You on MySpace.

MP3: Unicycle Loves You - Hawaii

The Futureheads Visit 'Lily Allen & Friends'

Enjoy this week's performance of 'The Beginning Of The Twist' below (FF to 6:10).


MP3: The Futureheads - Hounds Of Love (Remix)

The Antlers Announce 3-Week NYC Residency

Catch 'em at Rehab (formerly Midway) on:

4/2, 4/9 & 4/16

Visit The Antlers on MySpace.

MP3: The Antlers - The Universe...

Kylie Minogue Visits The Today Show

Enjoy Matt Lauer's extensive Q&A with the pop star from this morning's appearance.


MP3: Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight (Remix)

Joan Of Arc Divulges New Album Deets

Boo Human is out on May 20th. Polyvinyl Records shares the following blurb about the LP: *By combining one week of studio time, a stack of songs and a sign-up sheet allowing participants to drop in whenever they could, each track on Boo Human is as wildly different and uniquely constructed as the groups who produced them. The combination of 14 musicians whose previous collaborations include Wilco, Iron & Wine, Bonnie Prince Billy, Beth Orton & Prefuse 73 yields a truly diverse record that is as intense as it is intimate.*

Visit Joan Of Arc on MySpace.

MP3: Joan Of Arc - A Tell-Tale Penis

'Juno' Soundtrack: The Sequel

In case you wanted more...

Almost Adopted Songs is out next month.

Track listing is as follows:

1. Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare - Kimya Dawson
2. Me & You - Barry Louis Polisar
3. My Wandering Days Are Over - Belle & Sebastian
4. Kite - Mateo Messina
5. Viva La Persistance - Ellen Page
6. Little Baby - The Bristols
7. I'm Into Something Good - Jr. James
8. Meet The McGruffs - Mateo Messina
9. Once I Loved - Astrud Gilberto
10. All I Want Is You - Kimya Dawson
11. Learning The Game - Buddy Holly
12. Meet The Lorings - Mateo Messina
13. Besame Mucho - Trio Los Panchos
14. You Can Have It All - Yo La Tengo
15. Zub Zub - Ellen Page

MP3: Kimya Dawson - Loose Lips

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #603

Hercules & Love Affair - You Belong (Riton Rerub)

Visit Hercules & Love Affair on MySpace.

Learn all about Riton here.

MP3: Hercules & Love Affair - You Belong (Riton Rerub)

Oasis & Ryan Adams Team Up For Brief Trek

Will they duet on 'Wonderwall'? Find out at:

8/26/08: Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater
8/27/08: Vancouver, BC - GM Place
8/29/08: Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
8/30/08: Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome

All tix are on sale 4/4 via Ticketmaster.

MP3: Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger

Death Cab Unveils New North American Tour Dates

Be sure to catch 'em at:

5/26/08 Lehi, UT @ Thanksgiving Point
6/2/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
6/3/08 Chicago, IL @ MPP Pavilion
6/6/08 Montreal, QC @ Jacques Cartier Pier
6/7/08 Toronto, ON @ Toronto Olympic Island
6/10/08 Brooklyn, NY @ McCarren Park Pool
6/12/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center
6/14/08 Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawn
6/19/08 Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre
6/21/08 Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre

For ticket info, head to DCFC's MySpace page.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Wait

ATJ @ SXSW: Photos, Recaps, Etc.

View the complete After The Jump pictorial here.

Accompanying shot of Care Bears On Fire by Katie K.

Much thanks to all attendees, bands & sponsors.

We couldn't have done it without all of you!

MP3: CBOF - Everybody Else

The Music Slut And Limewire Make Out

This Friday night, The Music Slut is proud to be sponsoring the Limewire Music Blog party at NYC's Crash Mansion. Dear friends of this site, Cassettes Won't Listen and A Brief Smile will be playing.

Make sure and come early for the free booze at 9pm and remember to RSVP (rsvp@newyorkunderbelly.com) for free entry as well.

This shit is hot, so come out and say hi to your sluts.

We'll be the drunks in the corner berating the Limewire DJs to play '9-5'!

N.E.R.D. Explains Logic Behind New LP Title

Watch the trio discuss Seeing Sounds below. Read my review of their SXSW gig here.


MP3: N.E.R.D. - She Wants To Move

Efterklang Debuts New Video

Enjoy 'Caravan' below. Just last month, the collective won 2 Danish Grammys.


MP3: Efterklang - Jojo (Live)

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #602

Crime Mob vs. The Dodos - Stilettos In The Park

'Park Song' by The Dodos

PLUS

'Stilettos' by Crime Mob

A genius mash-up courtesy of The Hood.

MP3: Crime Mob vs. The Dodos - Stilettos In The Park

Gatecrasher Festival 2008 Line-Up Revealed

Electroheads in Northamptonshire, rejoice!

5/24 & 5/25 @ Turweston Aerodrome.

Here's who you can expect to see:

Mark Ronson (DJ Set)
Hot Chip
The Chemical Brothers
The Prodigy
Digitalism
Audio Bullys
Paul Oakenfold
CSS
Soulwax
Paul Van Dyk
Simian Mobile Disco
Justice
The Whip
Black Ghosts

For the complete bill, head here.

MP3: Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (PB Mix)

NME Interviews Les Savy Fav

The UK mag dropped a few questions by the band before last month's NME Awards.


MP3: Les Savy Fav - The Equestrian

Cassettes Won't Listen @ BK Industries: Another Sunny Day

This past weekend, Brooklyn Industries hosted not one, not two, but six mini-gigs from TMS fave, Cassettes Won't Listen. I was lucky enough to catch the first of the bunch at Cobble Hill's Atlantic Avenue location. The 20 minute sets promoted CWL's new T-shirt design (availably exclusively at BI locations) as well as his new release, Small-Time Machine. Alongside selections from the aforementioned EP, Cassettes performed a duo of covers from his One Alternative collection ('Cut Your Hair' & 'Change'). All in all, a splendid way to spend a sunshiny spring afternoon. Purchase the snazzy top here. Visit Cassettes Won't Listen at his official MySpace page. Enjoy a dazzling CWL remix at bottom of post.

MP3: El-P - Flyentology (CWL Remix)

MMM #104

*Emily Saxe - Walk On By*

Laromlab - Mission For Glory

Lucky Dragons - Morning Ritual

The Teenage Prayers - Dreams Of The South

Sally Shapiro - Jackie Junior (Junior Boys Remix)

Bjork Premieres 'Wanderlust' Video Tonight

Be sure to head to Yahoo this evening for the stunning clip (her fourth from 2007's Volta). A 3-D version will be available on Bjork's official site sometime later this week!

Greet the Icelandic vocalist on MySpace.

MP3: Bjork & Thom Yorke - I've Seen... [alt link]

Who The Hell Is *Esser*?

Hails From: London

Recently Toured With: Foals

File Under: Laptop-heavy indie pop

Learn more about Esser on MySpace.

MP3: Esser - I Love You

The Daily Mirror Interviews Badly Drawn Boy

Watch the full Q&A below. Visit BDB at his official site. MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: Badly Drawn Boy - Without A Kiss [alt link]

CONTEST: Adam Green In NYC

The reigning anti-folk king gets intimate.

(Saturday, 5/10 @ Town Hall)

To win tix, e-mail us with your best tip for staying green!

Winner will be selected & notified by 5/5.

Visit Adam Green on MySpace.

MP3: Adam Green - Jessica

Guillemots Record New Song For Q Magazine

Here's the story: *Q challenged the super prolific Guillemots to write and record a song from scratch in just 24 hours. The band stopped by their East London studio to document the songwriting process - which, this being Guillemots, involved car keys, scissors, a camera shutter and a hoover pipe!* Watch the 'making of' plus a teaser of the tune below.


MP3: Guillemots - Cockateels [alt link]

CONTEST: The Long Blondes In Brooklyn

Sheffield's finest glam-punkers are set return to the US.

(Thursday, 5/15 @ Studio B)

To win tix, e-mail us a haiku about your favorite blonde!

Winner will be selected & notified by 5/12.

Visit The Long Blondes on MySpace.

MP3: The Long Blondes - Here Comes...

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #601

The Antlers - I'm Hibernating

A selection from 2007's February Tape EP.

Visit The Antlers on MySpace.

Photo courtesy of Kyla LaMariana.

MP3: The Antlers - I'm Hibernating

CONTEST: The Teenagers In Brooklyn

Wanna catch our favorite naughty French trio?

(Saturday, 5/3 @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg)

To win tix, e-mail us with your most embarrassing teenage moment!

Winner will be selected & notified by 4/28.

Visit The Teenagers on MySpace.

MP3: The Teenagers - Starlett Johansson

Redfest 2008 Line-Up Takes Shape

In its sophomore year, Redfest will include:

The Maccabees
Lightspeed Champion
Los Campesinos!
WinterKids
Ebony Bones

To view the full roster, head here.

The event will take place on 7/4 & 7/5 in Surrey.

MP3: Los Campesinos! - My Year... [alt link]

New York Noise Interviews Yeasayer

Watch the band discuss the influence of blogs and their favorite NYC acts below.


MP3: Yeasayer - Sunrise

Chairlift Records WOXY Lounge Session

A glorious set from Brooklyn's latest indie-poppers.

Learn more about the 3-piece on MySpace.

Listen to WOXY here.

MP3: Chairlift - Live On WOXY

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #600

Celebration - Hands Off My Gold (SMD Remix)

Learn more about Celebration here.

Visit Simian Mobile Disco on MySpace.

MP3: Celebration - Hands Off My Gold (SMD Remix)

Pattern Is Movement Interviewed By Uncensored

Watch the duo explain their Pentecostal upbringing (no dancing!) in the clip below.


MP3: Patten Is Movement - Right Away

Sharon Jones Covers Woody Guthrie At Amoeba Music

Enjoy her tremendous take on 'This Land Is Your Land' below. Visit Sharon on MySpace.


MP3: Sharon Jones - 100 Days, 100 Nights

Portishead Shares Pre-Gig Procedures

Adrian Utley (founding member & multi instrumentalist) tells Billboard: *"We've been immensely looking forward to touring. But we're divided about it. Beth Gibbons is really nervous about playing live, and Geoff absolutely hates playing live and I love playing live. We don't really do any ritual before a gig. It's very unspectacular. Beth does a warm-up with her tape. A few gins are drunk, and there's some strolling around nervously behind the stage. And that's it. We go on."* Visit Portishead at their official site.

MP3: Portishead - Glory Box

No Fun Fest Announces 2008 Line-Up

5/16 - 5/18 @ NY's Knitting Factory. Mark your calendars!

This year's acts include:

Astro
Thurston Moore & Nancy Garcia
The Haters
The Nevari Butchers
Shallow Waters

To view the entire bill, head here.

MP3: The Nevari Butchers - Fearless [edit]

Chris Walla Visits NPR

Death Cab For Cutie's guitarist performed:

Two-Fifty
Everyone Needs A Home
Sing Again

Enjoy the full solo session here.

Visit Chris at his MySpace page.

MP3: Chris Walla - Sing Again

British Sea Power Generates Mixtape For Nylon Mag

The Brighton-based quartet chose these artists:

Focus
Neil Young
Sigur Ros
Eddie Cochran
A Hawk And A Hacksaw
Stravinsky

View each & every selection here.

MP3: British Sea Power - Atom

Kimya Dawson Covers 'Annie' Theme

Perfectly random, perfectly delightful. Enjoy 'The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow' below.


MP3: Kimya Dawson - I Like Giants (Live)

Sigur Ros Frontman Brings Art Project To London

Back in December of '06, I reviewed Riceboy Sleeps.

Brits - here's your chance to see the collection in person:

April 10th - 17th @ Agency Gallery

Further info can be found here.

MP3: Sigur Ros - Staralfur

Vlaze TV Interviews South

Watch their SXSW Q&A below. Download a brand new track from You Are Here at bottom.


MP3: South - Better Things [alt link]

EW Unveils Latest Installment Of 'Songs On The Verge'

Here are the mag's spring 2008 picks:

1. TEYANA TAYLOR - Google Me
2. SHE & HIM - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
3. KATHLEEN EDWARDS - Buffalo
4. SANTOGOLD - L.E.S. Artistes
5. HERCULES AND LOVE AFFAIR - Blind
6. IDLE WARSHIP - Industry Diary
7. APES & ANDROIDS - Riverside
8. RAFTER - Love Time Now Please
9. ELF POWER - Spiral Stairs
10. SEAN GARRETT - Grippin'

MP3: Rafter - Encouragement

R.E.M. Covers Editors

Enjoy the trio's take on 'Munich' (as recorded in Radio 1's Live Lounge) below.


MP3: R.E.M. - Losing My Religion

Deer Tick Records Daytrotter Session

The Rhode Island native performed:

Ashamed
Baltimore Blues No. 1
Little White Lies
The Ghost

Visit Deer Tick on MySpace.

MP3: Deer Tick - Hell On Earth

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #599

Casiotone For The Painfully Alone - Seattle Wash

A selection from his out-of-print debut 7".

Learn more about Casiotone here.

MP3: CFTPA - Seattle Wash

Oatmeal TV Interviews Lightspeed Champion

Watch the Q&A below (following a brief piece on Jimmy Eat World). Visit LC on MySpace.


MP3: Lightspeed Champion - Waiting Game

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #598

Dead Confederate - Live On WOXY

Another gorgeous SXSW 2008 session.

Visit the Athens-based band on MySpace.

MP3: Dead Confederate - Live On WOXY

Georgie James Visits MTV, Answers Fan Questions

Watch the duo's responses below. Read my review of a Georgie James SXSW gig here.


MP3: Georgie James - Need Your Needs

Adam Green Extends North American Tour

Catch the anti-folker at:

6/3 Washington, DC Black Cat
6/4 Philadelphia, PA First Church
6/5 Boston, MA Great Scott
6/6 Montreal, QUE Tulipe
6/7 Toronto, ONT Horseshoe Tavern
6/9 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
6/10 Chicago, IL Lake Shore Theatre

Visit Adam Green on MySpace.

MP3: Adam Green - Salty Candy (Live)

Dirty On Purpose Soundtracks Virgin Mobile Ad

Watch the brand new commercial below (featuring DOP's 'Audience In The Room').


MP3: Dirty On Purpose - Mind Blindness

The New Pornographers Visit NPR's World Cafe

The Canadian super-group performed:

My Rights Versus Yours
Challengers
Myriad Harbour
Unguided

Listen to the full set here.

Catch TNP on their spring tour with Okkervil River.

MP3: TNP - When I Was A Baby

Regina Spektor Releases Ad For Record Store Day

Independently owned shops will celebrate RSD on April 19th. Learn more here.


MP3: Regina Spektor - The Flowers

Animal Collective To Drop By East Village Radio

The band will appear on the Domino Records Show.

The program will air on 3/31 at 10am (EST).

Further information can be found here.

MP3: Animal Collective - Fireworks (Live)

Au Revoir Simone Hosts New York Noise's 2008 VJ Search

Watch the very 1st audition below. Learn more about ARS at their official site.


MP3: Au Revoir Simone - Fallen Snow

The Hives Plot Yet Another US Tour

Some further opportunities to check out Sweden's finest:

5/15: Atlanta, GA
 (Center Stage Atlanta)
5/16: Nashville, TN
 (Wildhorse)
5/17: Indianapolis, IN
 (The Vogue Theatre)
5/18: Milwaukee, WI
 (The Rave)
5/19: Fargo, ND (Playmaker’s)
5/25: Spokane, WA (Big Easy Concert House)
5/26: Quincy, WA
 (Gorge Amphitheatre)

MP3: The Hives - Tick Tick Boom

Spanish Prisoners & John Vanderslice Team Up For Brief Trek

Catch both outstanding acts at:

April 10th, State College PA
April 11th, Pittsburgh PA
April 12th, Athens OH
April 13th, Columbus OH

Read my Q&A with Spanish Prisoners here.

Visit John Vanderslice on MySpace.

MP3: John Vanderslice - White Dove

Duffy Visits GMTV

Watch her interview & performance of 'Mercy' below. Learn more about Duffy here.


MP3: Duffy - Mercy

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #597

Jukebox The Ghost - Hold... (Live @ ATJ SXSW BBQ)

The 1st track from their After The Jump set.

Many thanks for the recording, Ryan!

Visit JTG on MySpace.

MP3: JTG - Hold... (Live @ ATJ SXSW BBQ) [alt link]

Ladytron Sets Title & Release Date For New LP

The dark-haired electro wizards are back!

Velocifero will be out on June 3rd.

Catch Ladytron with Datarock on their forthcoming tour.

Visit Ladytron on MySpace.

MP3: Ladytron - Black Cat

Paste Mag Interrogates She & Him

Here's a snippet from the feature.

Describe the album in a word:
Zooey D: Sweet.
M Ward: Real.

Favorite actor/singer:
ZD: Judy Garland.
MW: Not Cher.

Hidden talent:
ZD: Mouth trumpet.
MW: Ukulele.

Read the full piece here.

MP3: S&H - Untitled [alt link]

The Cave Singers Visit The Culture Show

Enjoy 'Dancing On Our Graves' below. Learn all about the Seattle-based act here.


MP3: The Cave Singers - Seeds Of Night

Radiohead Tribute Festival Takes Shape

At Ease explains: *The Daydream Festival (June 12) in Barcelona, Spain is a tribute to Radiohead, with artists which have influenced Radiohead and the other way around. Allegedly, the band even handpicked a number of the acts playing the festival at Parc del Fòrum Auditorium.*

In addition to Radiohead, expect to see:

Bat For Lashes
Low
Clinic
Liars
Modeselektor

Purchase tickets to the event here.

MP3: Low - Breaker

Langhorne Slim Visits Letterman

Enjoy Langhorne's network TV debut below. Visit LS at his MySpace page.


MP3: Langhorne Slim - Rebel Side Of Heaven

Blog Fresh Radio: The SXSW 2008 Sessions

The following blogs are featured in the Austin edition:

Punk Photo
Her Jazz
RySpace
Fluxblog
Matablog

Tune into the program here.

Listen through the end for a selection from TMS Jen!

MP3: Make Believe - Say What You Mean

BBC Interviews The Teenagers

Check out a hilarious Q&A below. Visit The Teenagers at their official site.


MP3: The Teenagers - Starlett Johansson (Narctrax Remix)

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #596

Peter Moren - Live On WOXY

He performed the following SXSW set:

Tell Me In Time
Le Petit Coeur
This Is What I Came For
Social Competence
Goodbye, Again Or

Listen to WOXY here.

MP3: Peter Moren - Live On WOXY

Underage Festival Reveals 2008 Line-Up

The 2nd go-round includes:

GALLOWS
FOALS
BONDE DE ROLE
THE TEENAGERS

It will take place on 8/8 at London's Victoria Park.

For further info, head here.

MP3: Foals - Balloons (Remix)

Our Slutty Weekend Picks, 3/27

Thursday, 3/27:
-Sunset Rubdown @ Masonic Temple
-PWRFL Power @ Sound Fix
-Caribou @ Music Hall

Friday, 3/28:
-Simian Mobile Disco @ NH Museum
-These Are Powers @ Silent Barn
-The Death Set @ Glasslands
-Hymns @ Southpaw

Saturday, 3/29:
-Cassettes Won't Listen @ BK Industries
-Langhorne Slim @ Maxwell's
-The Pharmacy @ Cakeshop
-Excepter @ Glasslands

Sunday, 3/30:
-John Vanderslice @ Mercury
-Beth Orton @ Music Hall
-Boredoms @ T5

MP3: Sunset Rubdown - Stadiums...

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #595

The Glass - Fourteen Again (Eli Escobar Mix)

Visit The Glass at their MySpace page.

Learn more about Eli Escobar here.

MP3: The Glass - Fourteen Again (EE Mix)

The B-52's Debut New Video

Enjoy the title track to their new LP, Funplex, below. Download a B-52's tune at bottom.


MP3: The B-52's - Hot Corner

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #594

Sons & Daughters - Live On WOXY

The Glasgow-based quartet performed:

Gilt Complex
The Nest
Rebel With The Ghost
Iodine
Goodbye Service

Read my review of S&D at Bowery Ballroom here.

MP3: Sons & Daughters - Live On WOXY

Shout Out Louds Perform At Brooklyn Bridge Subway

The Village Voice put the Swedes up to the challenge. Enjoy 'Normandie' below.


MP3: Shout Out Louds - Tonight I Have To Leave It

M.I.A. Reveals US Tour

All dates can be viewed below.

Purchase pre-sale tix here!

4/28: 4th & B: San Diego, CA
5/1: La Zona Rosa: Austin, TX
5/2: Palladium Ballroom: Dallas, TX
5/5: City Hall: Nashville, TN
5/8: Fillmore: Detroit, MI
5/9: Aragon Ballroom: Chicago, IL
5/12: Turner Hall Ballroom: Milwaukee, WI
5/13: Myth: Maplewood, MN
5/14: Liberty Hall: Lawrence, KS
5/17: Fillmore: Denver, CO
5/18: The Depot: Salt Lake City, UT
5/23: Roseland Theater: Portland, OR
6/6: McCarren Pool: Brooklyn, NY

MP3: M.I.A. - Boyz (RSD Remix)

M. Ward @ SXSW: Like A Prayer

After much internal debate, I'd have to award my favorite performance of SXSW 2008 to M. Ward's (mostly) solo set at St. David's Church on 7th Street. With a capacity just over 100, the show was intimate, breathtaking and downright spectacular. For the first half of the 45-minute gig, M. Ward played favorites from Post-War ('Rollercoaster', 'Poison Cup') alongside unreleased tracks, expected for inclusion on his new LP due out this summer.

For the latter section of the evening, M. Ward collaborated with My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James on roughly a half dozen tunes. While I adored Matt's duets with Conor Oberst at Bright Eyes' Bowery show last year, I think I appreciated this particular pairing even more. All in all, a truly phenomenal end to a terrific week in Austin, Texas.

Head to M. Ward's official site here. Enjoy a track from Transistor Radio at bottom.

MP3: M. Ward - Regeneration No. 1 [alt link]