Here was the live webcast from last night's performance in New York
Setlist: (With female band) Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground Missing Pieces Freedom At 21 Love Interruption Hotel Yorba Two Against One Top Yourself I’m Slowly Turning Into You Blue Blood Blues Take Me With You When You Go [intermission] (with male band) Sixteen Saltines Cut Like a Buffalo Weep Themselves To Sleep Trash Tongue Talker You Know That I Know Were Going To Be Friends Hypocritical Kiss Hello Operator Carolina Drama Seven Nation Army Goodnight, Irene
Check out the new Norah Jones tracks off her upcoming album, Little Broken Hearts. She performed these last week on Jools Holland. The tracks are Little Broken Hearts and Happy Pills. Get ready for the album, should be an indie-poppin good time!
After a peculiar interview, Jack White performed the third track off his new album "Blunderbuss". The track is called Freedom at 21 and you can see the performance here.... and if you haven't yet listened to the album, it is getting great reviews (though not yet from me since ive been quite busy hahah). Enjoy!!!
Here we go with a playlist for those that like post-rock. If you don't know what that subgenre entails, it is a style made popular in the late 80s and 90s in which a band uses rock instruments to create textures or timbre (tone and color) in their music. If you do not know much about it, this playlist will be a good place to start. Please enjoy!
1. They Move on the Tracks of Never Ending Light - This Will Destroy You
2. The Light - The Album Leaf
3. Afternoon Bed - The Six Parts Seven
4. Untitled #4 - Sigur Ros
5. White Light Of - Do Make Say Think
6. Malabar Front - If These Trees Could Talk
7. The Only Moment We Were Alone - Explosions in The Sky
I got home last night from the last 4 days of madness that was Coachella music and arts festival. Stay tuned for an upcoming review of both the festival and the Radiohead Santa Barbara show I attended the week before.
But in the meantime, check out this debut, 3-track EP by Axelrad. The EP features the two Santa Monica twins sampling tracks by Kimbra, First Aid Kit, and Sole, and is available for download (name your own price) on their site. If you enjoy your downtempo remixes or are a fan at all of artists such as Bonobo and Prefuse 73, be sure to check out this EP.
You can download the EP here.
Wow! A loaded lineup this year featuring notables such as Beck, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Jack White, Sigur Ros, Skrillex, and the list goes on. Tickets go on sale this thursday at noon. See the full lineup here http://lineup.sfoutsidelands.com/
15. Beats Antique: Expect a well crafted experience consisting of electro-acoustic instruments fused with world instruments, complimented by belly dancers. This will be a fun show to dance and enjoy a talented group of musicians.
14. M83: Pop is an understatement. Transporting us back to the 80's, this show should be a dancey good time with strobes, catchy drum beats, and synth riffs sure to be stuck in your head for the rest of the fest.
13. Flying Lotus: Hip hop, jazz, techno, this talented Dj takes a bit from every genre. This show will be intruiging, fun, and most of all, consistently interesting, something many indie pop and techno shows lack. Dancing in the tent, you may have as much fun as he looks like he has up there, which is quite a feat.
12. Band of Skulls: Just when we thought classic rock was dead. This four piece rock band puts on an insane performance! I saw them two years ago and was blown away at both their drive and clarity. If you are a White Stripes, Jimi Hendrix, or Led Zeppelin fan, look them up and go see them!
11. Other Lives: This band, relatively unknown just a few months ago, has taken center stage by touring with Radiohead on their King of Limbs tour. But their recent success is better explained by their phenomenal debut album, Tamer Animals. As an earlier day show, this would be a great one to see.
10. Andrew Bird: This man is unbelievably talented. A world class violonist, songwriter, singer, guitarist, and whistler?. Yes! As he loops himself to create a beautiful ambiance, I do not doubt there will be tears shed at this show. And with a new album, Bird will surely put on a great set.
9. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg: Who knows what to expect from this show. Two rap legends, also joined by Eminem and Warren G... it's going to kick ass. As the final headliner, with such classic acts, it would be a shame to miss this show.
8. The Black Keys: The band who has been dominating the music scene the past two years. I was lucky enough to see them last year and the quality of the performance is undeniable. With a whole stash of new material off of their latest album and a first ever headlining gig, I think we are all excited to see what they will whip up.
7. Justice: I'm sure you have all heard D.A.N.C.E, but those 3 minutes do nothing to capture the talent of these two dj's. 2 years ago Coachella offered Deadmau5, last year Boys Noize, this year, the house show of the weekend will be Justice. Expect the festival to erupt with this show.
6. Bon Iver: This band may seem like a simple singer songwriter performance, and not a show worth seeing, but this is a mistake. I've read countless reviews that rave about this show, pegging it as one of the best touring performances out there. The songs are good, the musicians better, and apparantly the show unforgettable. Don't miss this!
5. Amon Tobin: One of the most mesmerizing visual performances of the weekend. The dj rumored to have spent years and millions preparing the light shows for the stage. The music is dancey yet complex, convoluted yet clear. And from the videos and reviews I have seen, this show looks ridiculous.
4. Godspeed You Black Emperor: For the first time since 2003, the post-rock gods have gone on tour. With every other show selling out in mere seconds, those with Coachella passes are in luck to get to see this band. Using film projections to put their 15 minute epic songs into context, this will be a show that stays with you.
3. Avicii - This will be a great show, hands down. With incredible light shows and insanely fun dance music, this 22 year old Swedish DJ will close Coachella right with what is rumored to be on of the best techno performances around, rivaling the likes of Deadmau5 and Bennassi. Sahara will be packed and Avicii will not dissapoint.
2. Explosions In The Sky: As popularity goes, this band will get outshadowed by many of the bigger names playing at competing set times. But do not let that stop any of you from seeing one of the most talented post rock bands in the world. Blending guitars and building drums will result in an emotional, awe-inspiring performance. I have never seen this band and they are one of the main reasons I got a Coachella ticket. This show will be amazing!
1. Radiohead: How could I not put them first? With over 300 shows under their belt and no two setlists being the same, we really do not know what to expect. But having over 200 songs to choose from, being one of the most acclaimed rock bands of all time, and being known for the live performances, I am sure the show will be nothing short of life changing. This tour is already being called one of their best, and the band is known for throwing down at festivals. Yes, they are my favorite band, but there is no bias when I say that it would be a mistake to miss this show.
So much music fest excitement in the past few days. Lollapalooza lineup announced, Coachella set times posted, and now the summer San Francisco music fest Outside Lands prepares fans for the big announcement. The lineup will, according to their twitter, be announced Tuesday the 17th, along with instagram clues to who will perform on twitter. Follow the site for the clues and be ready for a rumored to be amazing lineup that will drop Tuesday!
The lineup just announced. Black Sabbath will be headlining with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Keys, and Jack White. Subheadliners ranging from The Shins and Sigur Ros, to Skrillex and Justice. See the full lineup here.
http://lineup.lollapalooza.com/
Florence and the Machine took the MTV stage last week, were stripped of electrics, and put on what a phenominal show. If you are a fan at all, you should definitely check out the 12 performances that include two covers, one being a beutiful minimalistic cover of Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness". The CD and CD/DVD pack are all released today. Check MTV.com for more details.
Watch this awesome video of the acoustic "Drumming Song"
Hey there! Hope you all are enjoying the weather, but when you are kicking back or having a nice dinner, check out this playlist of some of my favorite jazz.
Enjoy!
1. Autumn Leaves - Barney Kessel
2. A Hard Day's Night - Lenny Breau
3. How Deep Is The Ocean - Bill Evans Trio
4. So What - Miles Davis
5. Them There Eyes - Ella Fitzgerald
6. Love is a Tender Trap - Frank Sinatra
7. Love is Here to Stay - Harry Connick Jr.
8. Laird Baird - Charlie Parker
9. Cry Me a River - Julie London
10. Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
11. Desafinado - Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd
11. Old San Juan - Spyro Gyro
12. Summertime - Ray Barretto
13. Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt
New track from her upcoming album, Little Broken Hearts. Preorder the album: iTunes: http://bit.ly/yMms62; Amazon:http://bit.ly/xBkztzLittle Broken Hearts in stores May1st!
