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]
These United States ::: Hillbilly Prom @ Hi-Dive ::: 03.27.09
After many missed opportunities, I have finally gotten a chance to see one of DC’s best! The group plays like a rollicking bar band without the abrasive chicken wire for protection. The guys played to a hillbilly crazed crowed and the stage was smaller than the band. It contained them a bit, but the guys…
The Lurleens (a.k.a. The Hollyfelds) ::: Hillbilly Prom @ Hi-Dive ::: 03.27.09
He-Haw came alive Friday night in the form of the Hollyfelds. The Denver group have taken the last name of one of the characters from one of my favorite 80’s movies, Real Genius. The weird creepy guy named Lazlo Hollyfeld. He lived in the dorm closet of the main character and came in and out…
Efterklang ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
I don’t make this comparison, often, that is, but you take the beauty of Sigur Ros and combine it with the chamber elements of Arcade Fire and the final result is Danish supergroup, Efterklang. They played Larimer Lounge the Saturday before SXSW, and the group was completely off of my radar. The group was the…
Alela Diane ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Folkie Alela Diane knows how to create a heartfelt story with her soft words and kind guitar. It had been a while since I had witnessed a female singer/songwriter impact me the way she did, from the way she mouths her every word, to her gentle handling of her acoustic guitar. Her recognition is best…
Camera Obscura ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Whenever I listen to this Scottish band, a smile magically appears on my face and all the sad days go away. You add that to the magical setting that is the French Legation, and this utopia appears on a hill east of I-35. Away from the mess that is 6th and emerald hills of lush…
Handsome Furs Tour
The duo will be making their Denver debut! Handsome Furs-What We Had [mp3] Tour 05-30 Do Division Street Fest Chicago, IL 06-04 Richard’s On Richards Vancouver, BC 06-05 Neumos Seattle, WA 06-06 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR 06-08 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA 06-09 The Cellar Door Visalia, CA 06-10 Mother’s Tavern San…
::: Tonight Tonight :::
I know y’all have snow boots! Don’t even act! Plus, I have it on good word, that the Lurleens are responsible for Willie Nelson’s marijuana habit. FUELFRIENDS, DENVEREVERB.COM, GIGBOT, CAUSE=TIME, DONNYBROOK PRESENT: The Hillbilly Prom FEATURING THESE UNITED STATES w/ the Lurleens and TBD Friday, March 27th at the Hi-Dive Denver, CO RSVP
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)