Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions are planning on releasing an 11 track album, Through the Devil Softly, on September 15th. This is wonderful news if you are/were a Mazzy Star fan. Who can forget the amazing hit, Fade Into You? Sandoval's voice was so powerful and dark in that song. Apparently, this album is supposed to go back to the laid-back, soothing, psychedelic sound that Sandoval is known. A North American tour is being planned for this Fall and UK/Europe dates to follow. As of now, I only have a single off of the album to share. This song has a slow acoustical sound, with an electric wave intertwining between a piano and Sandoval's voice. I hope that you enjoy!
I happened upon this band a week or so ago and I can't seem to get them out of my head. Fanfarlo has an album coming out, but you can get it, plus 4 bonus songs, for the bargain basement price of $1.00. You can only get it for this price until July 4, so get on it. The band states, "Hello. Because we want everyone to hear our album, and in the spirit of “why not”, we are now letting you download it, along with 4 exclusive bonus tracks, for a mere one dollar until July 4th (or, if you like, Independence Day.) After that, the madness will end and you will be able to get the CD, the vinyl and a beautiful new special edition at normal prices." Their sound has a dash of Arcade Fire, a sprinkle of Beirut, and a hint of Pale Young Gentlemen. If you like bass, trumpet, keyboards, violin, mandolin, drums, electric guitar, and an accordion - then this is the band for you. Sometimes, on your first listen of an album, you skip over songs that you just don't feel. I actually found myself listening to Reservoir in its entirety! The three songs that stood out the most to me were I'm a Pilot, Fire Escape, and Luna.
From left to right: Israel Nebeker (vocals, guitar), Luke Ydstie (upright bass, vocals), Dave Jorgenson (keyboard, trumpet), Kati Claborn (dulcimer, banjo, vocals), Ian Krist (vibraphone), Ryan Dubrowki (drums)
photo credit: Jay Blakesberg
If you have been a fan of this site, you know that the site was completely taken down and brought back up with one post about PJ Harvey. I am still receiving emails and cds in my inbox/mailbox and I haven't been too thrilled about posting anything that I have heard. That was until I received an email with a demo of Blind Pilot's 3 Rounds and a Sound. I have been listening to this band a lot in the past month and couldn't resist a posting to let you all know just how great this band is. This is an amazing debut album that is filled with songs that you will instantly love. In fact, NPR named this album as one of their top 11 cds of 2008. I Buried a Bone is my favorite song on this cd. This song is filled with beautiful harmonies, sweet acoustics, and a marichi horn feel. The folk-pop feel oozes through each song so effortlessly. The title track is one that will be on constant rotation on your ipod. Right now you can find that the band is pretty busy touring with The Decemberist and headlinging their own tour. They will also be a making an appearance at a little known music festival called Lollapalloza. If you have a chance, you should really check them out.
TOUR DATES: 5/27/09 - Uptown Theater w/ The Decemberists - Kansas City, KS 5/29/09 - Riverside Theater w/ The Decemberists - Milwaukee, WI 5/30/09 - The Vollrath - Indianapolis, IN 5/31/09 - Pageant w/ The Decemberists - St Louis, MO 6/01/09 - Lifestyle Communities Pavillion w/ The Decemberists - Columbus, OH 6/03/09 - Tabernacle w/ The Decemberists - Atlanta, GA 6/04/09 - Memorial Auditorium w/ The Decemberists - Raleigh, NC 6/05/09 - The National w/ The Decemberists - Richmond, VA 6/06/09 - Bowery Ballroom - New York City, NY 6/07/09 - Black Cat - Washington D.C. 6/09/09 - Johnny Brendas - Philadelphia, PA 6/10/09 - TT the Bears - Cambridge, MA 6/11/09 - II Motore - Monteral, CANADA 6/12/09 - El Mocambo - Toronto, CANADA 6/13/09 - Mohawk's Place - Buffalo, NY 6/14/09 - Pike Room - Pontiac, MI 6/16/09 - High Noon - Madison, WI 6/17/09 - 400 Bar - Minneapolis, MN 7/17/09 - Marymoor Amphitheater (w/ The Decemberists) - Redmond, WA 7/18/09 - Edgefield Amphitheater w/ The Decemberists - Troutdale, OR 7/19/09 - Edgefield Amphitheater w/ The Decemberists - Troutdale, OR 7/21/09 - Vogue Theater w/ The Decemberists - Vancouver, BC, CANADA 7/22/09 - Vogue Theater w/ The Decemberists - Vancouver, BC, CANADA 8/07/09 - Lollapalooza @ Grant Park - Chicago, IL 8/10/09 - KY Brown Theater w/ The Decemberists - Louisville, KY 8/28/09 - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival @ Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, CA 8/29/09 - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival @ Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, CA 8/30/09 - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival @ Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, CA
Music Video - Go On, Say It
Here are some songs for your sampling. Once you see just how much you like them, go out and purchase their album.
P J Harvey & John Parish Confirm US Live Shows Polly & John will make a whirlwind visit to the States in March ahead of their album release. They will perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 21st. Next stop will be an intimate show at LA's El Rey Theatre on Monday March 23rd before heading to New York for a show at The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza on Thursday March 26th. Polly and John will perform songs from their forthcoming album as well as their first collaboration, 1996's Dance Hall At Louse Point. They will be backed by a band that comprises of Eric Drew Feldman, Jean Marc Butty and Giovanni Ferrario. Tickets for the LA & New York shows go on-sale this Saturday, February 14th and are available from the following outlets:
El Rey – LA, March 23rd Tickets available on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 213-480-3232. Tickets will also be available at The Henry Fonda box office which is open Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm.
The Fillmore At Irving Plaza- New York, March 26th Tickets available online at www.livenation.com or by calling 877.598.8694. Ticket will also be available at The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza box office which is open Monday-Friday, 12pm-6:30pm and Saturday, 1pm-4pm. For information, call 212.777.6800
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