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The onslaught continues -- this week's "2vet" playlist (that's what I name the weekly playlist of submissions each week) was 465 songs long. That's a totally absurd number of songs. Usually it's between 200 and 300, and during the summer months it's always been far less than that. Just what is going on? Will someone please tell me?
Several of today's new acts can be shoehorned into the category of Nu-gazer* (that's current Shoegazer), and it's nice to hear bands w... MORE
Several of today's new acts can be shoehorned into the category of Nu-gazer* (that's current Shoegazer), and it's nice to hear bands w... MORE
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Shearwater's newest album, Rook, is spacious, powerful, almost medieval in presence. Their first album transcended them past mere Okkervil River side-project status - this one makes that association practically irrelevant.
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I went to a couple of shows in May...here's the first write-up, one more to come some day.
Shearwater + Jennifer O'Connor
7 May 2008: The Iron Horse — Northampton, MA
Shearwater, the Texan indie orchestra headed by Jonathan Meiburg (also of Okkervil River), has nailed the big dynamic surge, the transformation in a breath from breathy Talk Talk-ish imagery to strident rock choruses. Their most fragile, paper-thin washes of sound are always ready to burst into flames;... MORE
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I'm not going to whine about it (well, maybe a little) but this has been a hellish spring for me, starting with the death of my dog on April 1, winding its way through difficult taxes, having to pass a homeland security clearance to coach jr. track (with fingerprints! and background check!), and just being insanely, insanely busy. last friday, for instance, my largest, least-turn-downable client demanded that I write five 8-page brochures by Tuesday ... and normally you'd ge... MORE
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Free is good. The folks over at Matador Records have released another in their series of samplers. This one kicks off with Jay Reatard (Yeah!).
Matador's Spring 2008 Intended Play Sampler
Download this free sampler (zip file) and get more information: here.
Tracklisting:
1. Jay Reatard “Always Wanting More” (from seven-inch #3, due out June 17)
(listen to this track one one of Jenny's posts)
2. Times New Viking “DROP-OUT” (from Rip It Off, ... MORE
