On May 18, 2010 Band of Horses released their third studio album, Infinate Arms. The album containes a contribution to the soundtrack of the Twilight Saga film Eclipse, entitled “Life on Earth.”
“Laredo” is the second single off the current album. I have two videos for you—the first one is a really good mash up and the second is the newly released official video.
Dr. Martens (aka. Doc Martens) have been in existence for 50 years this year. I still have my 13 year old doc’s. How old are yours?
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, they asked 10 artists to record their version of a cult classic track which represents the spirit of the people who’ve worn DM’s over the past 50 years. They also asked 10 directors to make videos for each of the tracks.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club chose to cover Ewan MacColl’s “Dirty Old Town,” better known as a 1985 cover by The Pogues.
You can watch all of the artist’s videos as well as download the tracks for free HERE.
Lucas Fields stopped by Dickie Sounds last week and played an acoustic exclusive of a new song titled “Help Me.” It is possible that this song will be included in Low vs. Diamond’s forthcoming sophomore album.
Delta Spirit is playing Warehouse Live tonight and will be performing songs from their latest album, History From Below. The secret, however, is that you may see them for free at a more intimate in store show at Cactus Music at 7pm.
Delta Spirit “White Table” from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
Video featured on Muzzle of Bees.
Ra Ra Riot plans to release their sophomore LP, The Orchard, next month, on August 24th via Barsuk Records. Visit rarariot.com for more on the band.
Today, FILTER is premiering the second in a series of three album previews (directed by Taryn Gould and Emily Kowalczyk), in which you’ll hear the new recording for “Too Dramatic.”
Ra Ra Riot “Too Dramatic” (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.
On August 17th, 2010, Ray LaMontagne and his backing band, The Pariah Dogs, will release the self-produced 4th LP, God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise.
The Pariah Dogs are: Jay Bellarose, Jennifer Condos, Patrick Warren, Eric Heywood, and Greg Leisz. Starting August 15th, Ray and the dogs will begin a North American tour with David Gray. They are not coming to Texas… booo hooo! Click here to see if they will be in your town.
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“Beg Steal Or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs
01 Repo Man
02 New York City’s Killing Me
03 God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise
04 Beg Steal Or Borrow
05 Are We Really Through
06 This Love Is Over
07 Old Before Your Time
08 For The Summer
09 Like Rock & Roll and Radio
10 The Devil’s In The Jukebox
On June 16, 2010 Jason Mraz’ cover of “Spirit in the Sky” became avialable via Levi’s Pioneer Sessions. Levi’s invited Mr. Mraz to contribute a remake to their 2010 Revival Recordings. So, he reinvented this Norman Greenbaum classic and recorded it live in San Diego with The Voices of Paryze.
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“Spirit in the Sky” by Jason Mraz
Jenny Lewis released the song “Scissor Runner” with her boyfriend Johnathan Rice under the moniker Jenny and Johnny. The song is available for free download from the duo’s official website, and is taken from their forthcoming album I’m Having Fun Now.
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“Scissor Runner” by Jenny and Johnny
I introduced you to Angus and Julia Stone back in May. Have a listen to another one from their second full-length album, Down The Way.
Angus & Julia Stone – Big Jet Plane from TSL on Vimeo.
Purchase Down The Way:
This band made an appearance at SXSW 2010 and performed as part of the Hotel Cafe Tour showcase. Brooklyn songwriters Amber Rubarth and Alex Wong released their debut EP in July 2008. The Paper Raincoat self-titled full length album followed in 2009.
Since signing with Lynn Grossman and Secret Road Licensing, the record has landed placements on the CW television show One Tree Hill and in the Touchstone Pictures feature film, The Last Song starring Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear.
The duo’s style offers georgous harmonies, percussion, and a four hand piano piece as “Right Angles” is played by Amber and Alex on piano at the same time.
The album is available for download on iTunes.
The Paper Raincoat – The Paper Raincoat
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“Sympathetic Vibrations” by The Paper Raincoat
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“The Same Old Things” by The Paper Raincoat
