Cursive’s “From the Hips” took a few listens before I became obsessed with it. Now, I simply can’t get enough. Their wildly raucous recent performance on Letterman sealed the deal for me. Tim Kasher’s had the dynamics game in his pocket for years, but now he’s able to spin a yarn that’s not claustrophobic and […]

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Yet another music search tool. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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Ever wanted to hear The Killers cover Bright Eyes? Neither have I. But, if the curiosity gets to you, like it did me, then this YouTube audio will come in handy. It’s a synthed-up version of one of Conor Obserst’s twangier songs, “Four Winds”, off the Cassadaga LP. Not as entirely awful as I would […]

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Even though he’s busy in the studio helping Duran Duran clear the memory banks of its ill-fated Timbaland-produced album, Red Carpet Massacre, Mark Ronson has been summoned by Island Records executives to save Amy Winehouse from death by reggae. Evidently, upon hearing Ms. Winehouse’s demos for her follow-up to the monstrously successful Back to Black, […]

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Prince played his second consecutive night on The Tonight Show last night, upping the ante considerably with “Dreamer”- a guitar heavy, Hendrix-style rocker. The previous night’s “Ol’ Skool Company” didn’t have much of an impact, save for the awkward, politically slanted shout-outs and funky, hookless jams. Both of these songs are available on Prince’s new […]

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Odd collection, but an enjoyable read/viewing. [via The Daily Sabbatical]

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