We All Want Someone To Shout For

Yo La Tengo are veterans on the indie scene, still making strong tunes. Just check out the really chill “Periodically Double Or Triple” that they released from their upcoming new album Popular Songs. The song has a little r&b flare to it. It’s funky!

These guys have been doing this for a while. With a song this good at this stage in their career, I better keep educating myself on their deeper cuts. Don’t you agree?

Popular Songs comes out September 8th.

[mp3] : Yo La Tengo – Periodically Double Or Triple

The Monkeys are on the cover! AHH. The Arctic Monkeys revealed Humbugs cover and it features the boys looking Beatles-esque on us. Not going to lie, this was not quite the album art I expected. Then again, who expected the new album to be called Humbug? I do like it though. They really have transformed their look. They look like rock stars now.

Starting now, you can pre-order the album from their website. Their is a cool bundle package which will buy you an exclusive limited edition poster that you can only get through this promotion.

Buy the bundle here!!!

Q Magazine called Woodhands one of the 10 Best New Bands on earth. To some that may mean the world, and to others that may mean jack shit. Either way, no press is bad press. Interested in hearing what Woodhands are all about now? I bet you are.

Well….Woodhands are an electro-duo from Toronto featuring Daniel Werb and Paul Banwatt. Paul Banwatt is also a member of we all want someone to shout for favorites, the Rural Alberta Advantage. They make tight dance music that is fresh to death. The clubs should be pumping these anthems out 24/7! They are known for great live shows with no pre-programmed samples, no laptops, just straight out jams! They have toured all over the world, and are set to release a new EP called Dancer.

Check out two standout tracks from their debut album Heart Attack : “Dancer” and “I Wasn’t Made For Fighting” to see waht they are all abut. After you get your fix, check out their covers of  Eddy Grants “Electric Avenue” and Katy Perrys “I Kissed A Girl”. Tell me you are not impressed?

-btw after listening the drumming for Woodhands, and in RAA, it is safe to say Paul Banwatt is one of the best drummers in indie music today.

[mp3] : Woodhands – Dancer

[mp3] : Woodhands – I Wasn’t Made For Fighting

[mp3] : Woodhands – Electric Avenue (Eddy Grant Cover)

[mp3] : Woodhands – I Kissed A Girl (Katy Perry Cover)

Naum Gabo put out a pretty hot official remix of Simian Mobile Disco’s already dance floor ready “Audacity Of Huge” which I really liked. It is a very good remix, but it lacks something without Chris Keating’s vocals. Overall Naum impresses here. Have fun with it:

[mp3] : Simian Mobile Disco – Audacity Of Huge (Naum Gabo Remix)

Beck has always been a hardworking fella who constantly puts out quality. He just has the goods. You can always rely on Beck to put out something you can enjoy.

Beck is at it again with his creativity this time with a brand new project. It is called his Record Club project. Beck and some of his “celebrity” friends will pick a classic album, spend one day recording a cover of the entire thing, and then post it on the internet, one song at a time. The coolest part is that nothing is rehearsed ahead of time, what you see is them going out there and performing it true to heart!

Their first album is The Velvet Underground classic The Velvet Underground & Nico. They start with the unforgettable timeless opener “Sunday Morning”.

I loved it.

Beck said:

Participants included this time around are Nigel Godrich, Joey Waronker, Brian Lebarton, Bram Inscore, Yo, Giovanni Ribisi, Chris Holmes, and from Iceland, special guest Thorunn Magnusdottir, and myself.”

[mp3] : Beck’s Record Club – Sunday Morning (Velvet Underground Cover)

Another video! Last night was a great night for indie rock music on late night talk shows! The Dead Weather rocked out Conan, while Phoenix rocked out Letterman. As usual Phoenix shines live. They played “1901″ and it sounded as crisp and clean as it did when I first heard it. There is just no way I am getting sick of these French boys anytime soon.

I can’t wait to see them live in September!

The Dead Weather rocked Conan last night playing their killer first single “Hang You From The Heavens”. It is a really great performance. Lets just say that after seeing that, it is hard to deny that they got something good going on.

Bird Automatic

Bird Automatic are a 5 piece out of Australia that write delightful indie pop tunes. They themselves describe their sound as “Bird Automatic’s sound is an ethereal one. The instruments all meld together to create a warm halo of intertwining guitars dipped in reverb and soft synthesizer chords. Chris Bradstreet’s vocals are understated but endearing. It’s gorgeous indie pop.” Don’t believe them? Then let your ears do the judging from this standout from their six song EP Not Morning People:

[mp3] : Bird Automatic – About The Money | Myspace

Boogie Boarder

Boogie Boarder are a Brooklyn band that describe their style as “the beast-lord avatar of a two-minute pop song”. They play catchy surf rock music that is hard to dislike. Check out the crisp “Bio Hassle” which will be off their upcoming LP Pizza Hero. What a title eh? These guys are tons of fun. Surf is still alive!

[mp3] : Boogie Boarder – Bio Hassle | Myspace

Target Market

St. Louis Missouri natives, Target Market are making their hometown proud with songs like “Highways”. They play tightly and with passion, which is all you can ask for. Check out “Highways”, its off their album Up On The Moon:

[mp3] : Target Market – Highways | Myspace

The Coast

Some call The Coast “Canadas best kept secret”. However the buzz that this band got for their first EP was no secret up north, and now they are getting tons of great press for their debut album Expatriate. With songs like “Killing Off Our Friends”, it is no secret why.

[mp3] : The Coast – Killing Off Our Friends | Myspace

Wild Moccasins

Male/Female vocals, delightful pop, hooks galore. Wild Moccasins showcase their youthful energy with these colorful songs. An absolute delight to listen to, it is impossible to dislike a band this good. Mike from the fantastic blog Obscure Sound has a wonderful writeup of the band. He pretty much summed them up perfectly.

[mp3] : Wild Moccasins – Fruit Tea | Myspace

Reverie Sound Revue

Music is doing its job & at its best when it makes you feel emotions. If Reverie Sound Revue’s dreamy “An Anniversary Away” doesn’t make you reflect a bit, I don’t know what will. Fans of the band have waited almost 6 years for their debut! It seems it was well worth it!

[mp3] : Reverie Sound Revue – An Anniversary Away | Myspace

Bloc Party hold a special place in my heart. Silent Alarm had a huge impact on me when it came out, and it still remains one of my favorite albums of all time. It came at a critical point in my life, and I will never forget the memories and feelings that I got from that album both directly and indirectly. Many people know I am a huge fan of theirs. It seems that over the years, with each new release, people are becoming less, and less fond of them. Many have even said “Bloc Party is dead to me”. I will admit the band’s sound has changed greatly since 2005, but to me there is still plenty to eat up.

There is no doubt that the band is aware and concerned about the critical response fans are having, and maybe that is why there new single is called “One More Chance”. OK, probably not. But there is no doubt they are dying to stay relevant in this fast paced music game. Now the question is, do they succeed?

Zane Lowe debuted this new song on his show yesterday, and the general consensus is mixed. Some say its a grower, others say the band falls flat with their attempt for a “club track”. After enough listens I will say that it is above average for them. It starts off with a repetitive piano, Kele repeating “Give me one more chance”, then the guitars kick in and Bloc Party are in their groove. The song is a bit repetitive and safe at times, you can tell the band is kinda stuck between their rock sound, and their dance sound.

To tell you the truth I don’t really know how I feel about it yet. It isn’t bad by any means, but I am not crazy about it either. Unfortunately, I don’t think that it is going to clear any critical clouds over the doubters heads.

cheers to Phil from Not Many Experts for the tip that the rip was out there!

[mp3] : Bloc Party – One More Chance

here is one of my favorite Bloc Party singles:

[mp3] : Bloc Party – Two More Years

Finally! New music from Muse officially announced! Muse haven’t stopped rocking us since they ended Black Holes & Revelations with the beyond epic “Knights Of Cydonia”. They also played one of the best shows I have ever seen in my life at MSG back in 2007. It is only a matter of time till they came back into my daily life!

They have announced that their new album titled “The Resistance” will be released on September 15th! It is the bands 5th album! If you want to keep updated give a follow to the bands twitter! This album is supposed to have an orchestra, and basically be a far out ride that only Muse could bring!

The first sign of a new track and it will be posted here. They are going on a big tour soon so keep it locked here!

[mp3] : Muse – Hysteria