This song, from the album Who Killed Amanda Palmer, has been banned from the U.K. airwaves on the basis that it “makes light of rape, religion and abortion.” Read Amanda's own response on her blog. Come see Amanda Palmer live at Little Radio's SXSW parties.
Join us at the improved Regent Theater Downtown as
we present:
Phosphorescent, Viva Voce, The Donkeys and Rafter
Live the Regent Theater Downtown - 450 S Main St Los Angeles, CA 90013 (click for map)
Saturday March 14 from 8pm-2am
18+ Cash Bar
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly first glance at just-discovered music, whether it be just-released, just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar. Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as Animal Collective, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, M. Ward, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Crystal Stilts, White Denim, and Grizzly Bear.
released February 24 on Western Vinyl
Report Card: B+
Waterlogged and almost exhausted, Here We Go Magic’s self-titled debut throws a few excellent songs out there in an effort to survive its cumbersome name and thin catalog. At turns eerie and buoyant, the album is wispily folky while incorporating electronic flourishes and tunefulness in a way that feels both comforting and excellent. But while often catchy and joyfully monotonous—several songs are constructed from one highly repetitious base with change made on top, especially in the way of main man Luke Temple’s falsetto-heavy singing—it’s hard to shake the feeling that this album was considered “finished” just a tiny bit too early.
Tonight from 6pm-10pm the Downtown Artwalk kicks-off again with more gallery shows and street artists than you'll know what to do with. Right smack in the middle of all the action, is the Regent Theater and right next door is the new location for Little Radio's radio station.
After 4 amazing years in the warehouse, we've come out of hiding and moved the radio station into the heart of downtown lofts and art galleries. Our new spot, a glass front, retail store on Main St will be the new, permanent location for the radio station and a vinyl based record show. The record shop will focus on new and vintage vinyl as well as cds from all our favorite local bands. The record shop will be open 7 days a week starting March 12th for the next artwalk. We'll feature regular in-store/in-studios in the shop and weekly shows next door at the Regent Theater. There will be some minor improvements to the Regent over the next month, then we'll come out swingin.
We still have the warehouse on Long Beach and will have a great show there before the month is out. Check back for details.
So drop by tonight and check out the new digs. Djs will be spinning and we'll be hanging out giving out some free cds. If not tonight, stroll by some time.
450 S Main S - Downtown Los Angeles, 90013
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly first glance at just-discovered music, whether it be just-released, just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar. Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as Animal Collective, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, M. Ward, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Crystal Stilts, White Denim, and Grizzly Bear.
To be released March 10, 2009 on K Records
Report Card: B-
For all the time that’s passed—Mirah’s last record, the warmly received C’Mon Miracle, came out in 2004—it seemed reasonable to hope for the groundbreaking with this new release. And while (a)spera undoubtedly has its endearing moments, it unfortunately feels like a too-logical follow-up to the previous album, as if the last five years have changed nothing for music or for Mirah herself. Like before, she brings the kitchen sink, from horns to choirs to offbeat percussion, to buffer her simple tunes, and these tricks will surely please anyone not familiar with her work; to someone who is, though, the new adornment may feel a little uninspired, almost like Mirah herself looked at what she had and tried to come up with some sort of “unexpected” way to legitimize her spare vocal tracks.
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly
first glance at just-discovered music, whether it be just-released,
just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar.
Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as
Animal Collective, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, M. Ward, Deerhoof,
Juana Molina, Crystal Stilts, White Denim, and Grizzly Bear.
to be released February 10th on Nonesuch
Report Card: A-
Skeptics are sure to abound in regards to Dan Auerbach’s solo debut.
After all, even many long-time Black Keys fans have had to admit that
their favorite rust-covered two-piece had backed their sound into a
corner the last couple albums—for those familiar with the band’s
catalog, Magic Potion feels like it hardly happened, while enlisting Danger Mouse to helm Attack & Release felt a little like a desperate attempt to shake things up, regardless
of the fact that that album saw the band achieve its widest notoriety
yet. But really, when it comes down to it, there’s only so much you
can do with one guitar and a drum kit, especially when you’ve
established, as the Keys have, such a steady and immediately
recognizable sound. With all this in mind, even an Akron native could
look upon hometown hero Dan Auerbach’s first album minus Patrick Carney
with a heaping helping of doubt, and at least a little concern that an
Auerbach flop would signal the dusk of Ohio blues legitimacy altogether.
I recently sat down for a cup of chai tea w/soy, with the talented Aaron Pillar of "The Appleseed Cast". We discussed emo, Sagamartha and what a beautiful home he has! His pet ball python took quite a liking to me...xoxo...and his collection of miniature spoons was impressive. Ok, so I'm full of shit and if any of you hipsters know enough about the present and future of indie music, it's all about the internets, baby. But these guys were kicking it before the MySpace and the Facebook. Their music rocks, and if you have any plans other than Mohawk on Saturday night, cancel them. BTW-You can tell a great deal about someone through the amount of ellipses they use...
Austinites can checkout The Appleseed Cast this Saturday, February 7th at Mohawk with True Widow and Calm Blue Sea (outside, starting @ 9:00pm).
(In addition to the ellipsis, also take note on the lack of quotes in most of Pillar's typed words. He's very straight to the point and wastes no time with the petty use of proper punctuation.)
Stacie: You guys were putting out albums before "emo" was an everyday term. How would you define emo when you were just getting into the music scene?
Aaron: It was certainly different I guess, for me the reason I started playing in this "scene" was access. I saw house shows and bad equipment but people having a good time, and you didn't have to be an amazing player either..I guess it was easy to love it, easy to be a part of...
Stacie: How would you define emo in today's environment? (bonus points for
including the words "eyeliner" and "girl pants")
Aaron: Tight pants are ok if you can pull it off, but eyeliner is lame...Emo is a selling point plain and simple...its money always about the money..
Stacie: If you were to die tomorrow (sorry if I jinx you in any way), and you could only be remembered for one song, what would it be? (and why?)
The event calendar requires Javascript.
