The UK and I share an affinity for gloomy sounding blokes, distortion, and rain. The Boxer Rebellion fit the first two descriptions and have the makings of a band that NME is waiting to jizz on, perhaps figuratively. The guys are doing a small US tour to spread their gospel in the two cities foreign…
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Sebastien Grainger & the Mountains
I had forgotten all about Sebastien’s new project with the Mountains until SXSW a couple of weeks ago. We were leaving Mohawk and heard them playing at Club Deville. We were uber late meeting some friends and I regret not just telling everybody that I would catch up with them because of how rocking the…
White Rabbits Tour
The sharp dressed men from the world of Rabbits will embark on a tour that starts next month. Their forthcoming album is slated to be released May 19th via TBD Records and stands to be one of my most anticipated albums of the young year. You can read an in-depth interview with the guys over…
Wolfmother Download
Seems like everybody’s getting in the mix right now with their free downloads. Wolfmother is offering a new song for download over here! It’s a little morsel of what is in store for fans on their forthcoming album. The group is in LA recording with famed producer Alan Moulder. Wolmother-Woman (MSTRKRFT REMIX) [mp3]
Beyond the Wizards Sleeve
Urb caught up with the ubiquitous duo and talked about spells, goblins, and what kind of toads were best used in a cauldron of crushed bones. Well, maybe they caught up about other items as well, see for yourself. Beyond the Wizards Sleeve is the sublime remix duo of Erol Alkan and Richard Norris (of…
The Juan Maclean
The Juan Maclean has put together a mix for XLR8R as a podcast that you can check out here. He’s promoting his early 80’s influenced beat driven album April 14th, titled, The Future Will Come. Future Perfect Podcast Tracklisting: 01 Hawkwind – “10 Seconds of Forever” – (United Artists Records) 02 The Juan MacLean –…
Kasabian
I’m not what you would call a lover of their music, however, Kasabian has a free download of their single, Vlad, the Impaler. Now to the real reason I’m posting this, their video for the single has all the makings of a great 70’s B movie. You can download the single here. Kasabian – Vlad…
Fever Ray Contest!!!
The S/T album from Fever Ray is one of my favorite of the early year for 2009. I have been given two prize packs to share with you guys so you can see what the fuss is all about! What I have for you are the S/T Fever Ray CD, poster, and If I Had…
Stephen Malkmus on Daytrotter
Malkmus on Daytrotter. Need I say more. Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks-Vanessa from Queens (Daytrotter Session) [mp3]
Mexican Institute of Sound (M.I.S.) ::: Instituto Mexicano Del Sonido
My second favorite Chilango (my friend Xavis is first) has a new album coming out April 7th, titled, Soy Sauce, and a new remix that will set your Friday in flames. Mexican Institute of Sound-Alocatel (Ad Rock Remix) [mp3] (via RCRDLBL)