Eulogies is heading out to play a few shows in California with new addition, Ashley Dzerigian on the acoustic bass. “You Hide” is the new song from the upcoming album Tear The Fences Down due in stores January 18, 2011 from Dangerbird Records.
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“You Hide” by Eulogies
“The Go-Go Boots Episodes” will consist of new tunes from the forthcoming album. “Used To Be A Cop” is the first to be revealed.
Drive-By Truckers “Used To Be A Cop” from Jason Thrasher on Vimeo.
Go-Go Boots arrives February 15th courtesy of ATO Records.
The Decemberists will release a full LP called The King Is Dead on January 18th, 2011.
Here’s the tracklisting:
1. Don’t Carry It All
2. Calamity Song
3. Rise to Me
4. Rox in the Box
5. January Hymn
6. Down by the Water
7. All Arise!
8. June Hymn
9. This is Why We Fight
10. Dear Avery
“Down By The Water” is available for free download via The Decemberists’ official website.
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“Down By The Water” by The Decemberists
VERSATILE CHICAGO BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST FUSES MODERN AND PROGRESSIVE ROCK SENSIBILITIES WITH OLD SCHOOL SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS, MAKING THE WORLD MORE ‘LUCID’ FOR EVERYONE.
The Chicago Music Award Winner’s Solo Debut Features Drummer Kris Myers (Umphrey’s McGee), Keyboardist Matt Nelson (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) and Guitarist Chris Siebold (Howard Levy, Kick The Cat)—Plus Brilliant Artwork By Legendary Album Artist Jeff Jordan (The Mars Volta). ~ Album art and artist introduction provided by Chrissy Sutphin of LUCK Media & Marketing, Inc.
After digging a little deeper into Czach’s debut, Lucid, I must give praise to his extensive use of classical instrumentation and his fervent voicing of pain, enlightenment, controversy, and benevolent behavior. His range of style is also worth noting. For example, “True Love” is gentle, orchestral, and wraithlike while “Nightmare” brings hard guitar and percussion into the mix. “Gather Round” pays tribute to John Lennon and adopts the familiar chorus of “Across The Universe.” What I love about this song is the choir that joins him about half way through.
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“Gather Round” by Graham Czach
Again on Dryvetyme, please check out my review of The Jojo Burger Tempest by Working For A Nuclear Free City (WFaNFC).
The Age of Adz, the first song-based full-length album from Sufjan Stevens in five years, is out today. NPR is featuring the second song on the album, “Too Much.” You may download it for free at Band Camp.
Here is what NPR says about the track: ” ‘Too Much’ opens with a miniature apocalyptic air raid — little tectonic explosions that morph into a deep groove as Stevens relays an angst-ridden account of regret and uncertainty. The song builds into a gorgeous, synthetic force field of huge proportions, with cameos from nearly every member of the orchestra. The chilly electronic undercurrent remains, though, tossing a wrench into the delicate textures with which Stevens has become so identified. But it’s also an exciting reminder that he never stands still for long.”
Image courtesy of HYPETRAK.
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“Too Much” by Sufjan Stevens
Telekinesis present the Parallel Seismic Conspiracies EP.
Watch the new video for “Dirty Thing” now! You may also pre-order the limited-edition CD version to be shipped on the release date of October 26.
Telekinesis – Dirty Thing from Merge Records on Vimeo.
John Darnielle (the Mountain Goats) and Franklin Bruno (Nothing Painted Blue, the Human Hearts) of The Extra Lens will release their Merge debut, Undercard, today! You may stream it in its entirety here.
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“Only Existing Footage” by The Extra Lens
Majesty Shredding is available on CD, LP, and digital download from Merge Records. Watch the brand new video for “Digging for Something” featuring special guests The Love Language and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats!
Brandon Clark & The American Standards are opening for Alex Dezen of The Damnwells on Nov. 6, 2010 in Atlanta. I guess The Damnwells have been offering thier full-length album for free since its release in 2009. I just found it. You may download it here. The beautiful vocal harmony is sung by Alex Dezen and his wife, Angela Dezen.
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“Dandelion” by The Damnwells
