Entries from August 2009

Radiohead honour the recently passed Harry Patch with new song

August 5th, 2009

The song is available from Radiohead and proceeds support the British Legion.

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My Bloody Eardrums

August 5th, 2009

My Bloody Valentine is going to pass out free earplugs to fans during its upcoming European tour. This idea is about two decades too late for many who have already witnessed the eardrum shattering noise this band emits live. Several friends of mine who have had the good/bad fortune of seeing My Bloody Valentine in […]

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Arctic Monkeys “Crying Lightning” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

August 5th, 2009

Arctic Monkeys performed its brooding builder “Crying Lightning” last night on Jimmy Fallon, complete with stoner rock hairdos. Solid. The single is available on vinyl through Oxfam. Can’t wait for the new full-length on the 25th. Very annoyed, though, that there’s no love for the South on the current tour: 08/05 – Boston, MA @ […]

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Joy Division/New Order song surfaces in Absolut ad

August 5th, 2009

It’s sort of disheartening to hear one of my favorite songs of all time in a vodka ad. I’m 99% certain that this is a cover, though. It doesn’t sound like New Order’s version, and I know it’s not Joy Division’s version. So, either it’s some crazy remaster or a cover. That’s not much consolation, […]

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Raveonettes Suicide

August 4th, 2009

I haven’t listened to The Raveonettes since 2002 when Eric reviewed Whip It On, featuring the following bit of hype deflation: “I’d probably be a lot more excited about this band were it not for so many untrustworthy people telling me how excited I should be.” Apparently, the hype is back. Here’s their newest single […]

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Bat For Lashes, Sleep Alone

August 4th, 2009

Via Tug

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µ Ziq – Phiesope

August 4th, 2009

Some promo company sent me a crappy cover of Kristin Hersh’s Your Ghost which reminded me of this utter magnificence by µ Ziq. Sure, it’s a sample, not a cover, but whatever.

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