We All Want Someone To Shout For

The new Yeah Yeah Yeahs record “It’s Blitz” is really warming up to me. You really gotta give it enough time to really absorb everything. Although it isn’t an explosive garage rock album that “Fever To Tell” is, it is a very solid electronic/rock album with a lot of great things going on. One of the most impressive songs off the album is “Hysteric”. I think it gives a pretty good idea of what the new album is about. The chorus is totally gorgeous! Throughout the song you can’t help but adore Karen O’s sweet pipes.

Many people are having trouble getting over the bands new direction. The band is changing and with this change shows some depth. It is brave to me. This song really shows a lot of development in many areas. With every listen I am getting more attached to the album, which is always a good sign of a keeper!

[mp3] : Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Hysteric

If you wanna check out the video for “Zero” check it out by clicking here.

The album is out digitally today!! Buy it here

Months after 2008 and I am still spinning British Sea Powers “Do You Like Rock Music?” fairly constantly. For the most part I was giving “No Lucifer”, “Waving Flags’ and “Atom” the most love. However after more listens “Lights Out For Darker Skies” has come to be one of my favorite songs. I really like the way the constructed the songs, and the lyrics that go along with it. There are a few lines that resonate with me well:

“Oh stop acting like you’re my best friend

When you don’t know why and you don’t care how it ends
And you dance like sparks from a muzzle
And you fall like sparks from a muzzle”

I’m sure you can figure out what part I am referring to!

I am a sucker for songs that have an epic feel and BSP have made that a hobby. They are not over the top either, they do it just well enough to sound authentic. You gotta dig how tghe song takes a break at the halfway mark only to make its way back to its uplifting chorus. Glorious.

[mp3] : British Sea Power – Lights Out For Darker Skies

Everyone else and their grandma has one, so why not us??? For whatever reason I seem to be a bit slow about learning how to use twitter in the right way, but I am sure I will get the hang of it eventually. So if you are a loyal reader, a passerby, sign up and we will see if I actually end up using the damn thing.

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The new single from Silversun Pickups is called “Panic Switch” and will be off their upcoming record “Swoon”. You can get a listen at the track at the band’s myspace. They are one of the more underrated bands in my opinion right now. Their last record should have goten a lot more recognition than it did. This new song is very good as well, there is tons of groovy stuff going on. I have high expectations for their new one!

Stream: Silversun Pickups – Panic Switch

Interpol haven’t really been heard from at all after they toured for their 3rd album “Our Love To Admire”, which received mixed reviews from both fans and critics. Well today the bad finally poked its head out of its nyc black hole and let the die hard fans know what they have been up to. On their website they left the following message:

“Cherished Interpudlians,

It’s been a long time. We shouldn’t have left you…

After the touring for OLTA came to an end, we all dispersed to tend to our individual personal lives.
…And to get our ducks in a row.

Now the band has reconvened, and we are rehearsing new songs.

We find ourselves marveling at the tremendous focus that has defined our early rehearsals for this, our 4th effort.

All kidding aside, we feel like a new band.

Once again, we have no concept to this batch of song-writing. (We are often asked about our intentions when we set out to write music.) There is rarely any intention to this process. We just make the music.

And without going into too much detail, the songs sound vital.

It’s as though we’ve hit upon a balance between our urgency and our calm. And true to our better work, this is music that unravels over time.

We anticipate that, once it’s done, you high-minded folks will welcome the music… into your bedrooms…to swagger and breathe…

It’s still early, yet, though. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, a couple of us have kept ourselves busy with extra-curricular activities. Carlos has made a film called My Friends Told Me About You and Sam has released a record with his band Magnetic Morning

And we hope that you’re all weathering well the turmoil of the age.

Lovingly,

Interpol”

All I will say is AWESOME. Interpol have never disappointed me. I just know that this next album will absolutely kill. Here is a track to remind you at what exactly it is that they do:

[mp3] : Interpol – Obstacle 1

St. Vincent’s new album “Actor” is going to be released on May 5th. That is still some time away, so until then check out the first single off the album “The Strangers”. The song is a beauty, a real nice track that has a dark feel but somehow manages to sound uplifting at the same time. Could this possibly be because her inspiration for her new album came from old classic disney films like Snow White? It has a nice steady beat and dives into some dirty prog rock riffs that anyone can appreciate.

[mp3] : St. Vincent – The Strangers

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Without the Libertines we are left with the Babyshambles. They are good in their own way, but nothing will ever touch the work that the Libertines put out. Pete Doherty is a major reason for both of the bands success, and now he has a solo album coming out. The album is called Grace/Wasteland and will see a release on March 16th. I got the first single for you: “Last Of The English Roses”. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from Doherty as a solo artist, but this song isn’t bad at all. There is a Gorillaz vibe to the song with the background noises and bass which is a nice touch. Pete did a nice job with it. I wounder if the rest of the album is as solid. Let’s see if it makes a splash. If not he may have to get back on the tabloids in other ways….his old ways…..yeah lets just hope the album does well!!!

[mp3] : Pete Doherty – Last Of The English Roses

Ghostface made a song in support of Rihanna. Chris Brown should take a listen.

via Nah Right

[mp3] : Ghostface Killah – Message From Ghost

More new Kid Cudi is here for your listening pleasure. This time it is “Sky Might Fall’ a Kanye produced track. The track is totally shouting Kanye production, but Cudi does his own thing and is really starting to make a name for himself. I am very slowly gravitating towards this dudes work more and more. He can both sing and rap well. With Kanye pushing this kid, the sky is the limit. Cudi’s debut album will be exciting to hear whenever it does drop. Eyes will be locked on him for a while. He has a chance of being a real crossover hit.

[mp3] : Kid Cudi – Sky Might Fall

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Here is an introduction to the Hungry Villagers. The band hails from Houston, Texas consisting of 3 brothers (Abraham Houck, Jacob Houck, David Houck) and Ferrik Hallaron IV. The band describes themselves on their website with the following blurb:

From the full and addictive beats arises the melody of two guitars strumming parts in perfect harmony. The voices of the Brothers Houck quickly follow suit, weaving a blanket of sound that lulls the surrounding crowd into a near hypnotic state: swaying and singing, carried away by the music. Mysterious, meaningful lyrics compel listeners to happily follow the Hungry Villagers where ever they may lead.

They are currently set to release their first single “Tree Full Of Ghosts” on March 17th. It is a great single. Right away the band pulls me in with the guitars as well as strong vocals that really take the song away. The rhythm section paves the way for the song, giving it a driving catchy beat. These guys have almost no covereage yet, but there is no doubt that after their sets at SXSW the blog chatter will begin.

For any of you lucky folks who will be in Texas for SXSW, Hungry Villagers will be playing THEFMLY.com Austin Blowout 2009 (presented by thefmly.com, UV Vodka, and Sneak Attack Media) on Thursday March 19 at HiLo (301 W. 6th Street).  The party starts at 10pm until they kick us out!  Click HERE or the image below to RSVP. I wish I could attend!

[mp3] : Hungry Villagers – Tree Full Of Ghosts

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