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Friday, January 22, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
New Josh Rouse album - El Turista
I was dissappointed not to see any Josh Rouse records in the best of decade lists as I would rate "Under Cold Blue Stars" and/or "1972" as worthy inclusions in any top 25 albums of the decade.
Anyway, his next album, ‘El Turista’ (Bedroom Classics) will be released on Josh’s own label Bedroom Classics via a new distribution deal with ADA Global.
His PR says it is unexpected and utterly sublime, and El Turista’s sultry song cycle will shuffle seamlessly in tandem with Getz/Gilberto and Graceland, albums as boldly surprising in their eras as El Turista is in this one. The record marks a new direction for the critically acclaimed cult artist, while offering the musical sophistication and emotional depth Rouse’s devoted constituents have come to expect from him thanks to a consistently enthralling body of work highlighted by the modern-day landmarks1972 (2003) and Nashville (2005), both of which are generously sampled on the marvelous 2008 Rhino retrospective The Best of the Rykodisc years.
The new CD bears the distinct influence of Spain, as did the dissappointing Subtitulo, so here's hoping this one is better.
Anyway, his next album, ‘El Turista’ (Bedroom Classics) will be released on Josh’s own label Bedroom Classics via a new distribution deal with ADA Global.
His PR says it is unexpected and utterly sublime, and El Turista’s sultry song cycle will shuffle seamlessly in tandem with Getz/Gilberto and Graceland, albums as boldly surprising in their eras as El Turista is in this one. The record marks a new direction for the critically acclaimed cult artist, while offering the musical sophistication and emotional depth Rouse’s devoted constituents have come to expect from him thanks to a consistently enthralling body of work highlighted by the modern-day landmarks1972 (2003) and Nashville (2005), both of which are generously sampled on the marvelous 2008 Rhino retrospective The Best of the Rykodisc years.
The new CD bears the distinct influence of Spain, as did the dissappointing Subtitulo, so here's hoping this one is better.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Facebook cheat code
From TIME magazine:
The Konami code, a key sequence — up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A — that, if entered, gave the player a set of the game's power-ups can be used in Facebook.
If you type it in it gives a cool lens flare effect. Try it out.
The code has also been incorprated into many other websites and games. A list can be found on a dedicated website — Konami Code Sites — , of course you have to type the code to access the site.
Read more:
The Konami code, a key sequence — up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A — that, if entered, gave the player a set of the game's power-ups can be used in Facebook.
If you type it in it gives a cool lens flare effect. Try it out.
The code has also been incorprated into many other websites and games. A list can be found on a dedicated website — Konami Code Sites — , of course you have to type the code to access the site.
Read more:
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
I and Love and You makes #9 in Time Magazine's best albums of 2009
Coming in at #9, just behind Grizzly bear in Time Magazine's best albums of 2009 list is the Avett Brothers.
It's a big shout out for their first major label record. Here's what they say.
The Avett Brothers (Scott and Seth, plus bassist Bob Crawford and cellist Joe Kwon) specialize in epic sincerity played on acoustic instruments — which means that their major-label debut could have gone spectacularly wrong. Instead, almost everything went right, starting with producer Rick Rubin's decision to grant these 10-year coffeehouse and club veterans some of his bearded wisdom. Rubin stripped the band of its fetish for musical digression and focused almost exclusively on melody. As a result, the Avetts' abundant emotionalism — they're tortured about being in love, or not being in love, on nearly every song — is scaled down to something far more intimate. On the title track and the mid-tempo ballad "Laundry Room," it's like having a good friend with a honeyed voice whispering in your ear.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1945379_1943810_1943831,00.html#ixzz0ZCW1YNOW
It's a big shout out for their first major label record. Here's what they say.
The Avett Brothers (Scott and Seth, plus bassist Bob Crawford and cellist Joe Kwon) specialize in epic sincerity played on acoustic instruments — which means that their major-label debut could have gone spectacularly wrong. Instead, almost everything went right, starting with producer Rick Rubin's decision to grant these 10-year coffeehouse and club veterans some of his bearded wisdom. Rubin stripped the band of its fetish for musical digression and focused almost exclusively on melody. As a result, the Avetts' abundant emotionalism — they're tortured about being in love, or not being in love, on nearly every song — is scaled down to something far more intimate. On the title track and the mid-tempo ballad "Laundry Room," it's like having a good friend with a honeyed voice whispering in your ear.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1945379_1943810_1943831,00.html#ixzz0ZCW1YNOW
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Favourite albums of 2009
If you haven't done your Christmas shopping yet, now would be a good time. Amazon have a great deal:
Buy CDs and get up to £3 credit to spend on MP3s
Spend more than £5 on CDs at Amazon.co.uk between now and December 31st, and we'll apply a credit to your account that you can spend on MP3s:
- Spend £5 on CDs, get £1 of credit to spend on MP3s
- Spend £10 on CDs, get £2 of credit to spend on MP3s
- Spend £15 on CDs, get £3 of credit to spend on MP3s
Here are my favourite records this year to get your started:
Avett Brothers: I and Love and You
Passion Pit: Manners
U2: No Line on the Horizaon
Criticised by many and it's true the second half of the album, like a lot of U2 albums is quite weak (not withstanding Breathe) but once you have heard the songs live they will come to life - Magnificent, Moment of Surrender, Unknown Caller are all excellent songs.
Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
A lot of fun by a band with a great line in hooks and melodies.
Wilco: The Album
Wilco just keep getting better. This album is a real grower. Tracks like Everlasting and Country Disappeared rank among their finest.
What have you enjoyed this year (or decade as everyone now seems to be doing)?
Buy CDs and get up to £3 credit to spend on MP3s
Spend more than £5 on CDs at Amazon.co.uk between now and December 31st, and we'll apply a credit to your account that you can spend on MP3s:
- Spend £5 on CDs, get £1 of credit to spend on MP3s
- Spend £10 on CDs, get £2 of credit to spend on MP3s
- Spend £15 on CDs, get £3 of credit to spend on MP3s
Here are my favourite records this year to get your started:
Avett Brothers: I and Love and You
Passion Pit: Manners
U2: No Line on the Horizaon
Criticised by many and it's true the second half of the album, like a lot of U2 albums is quite weak (not withstanding Breathe) but once you have heard the songs live they will come to life - Magnificent, Moment of Surrender, Unknown Caller are all excellent songs.
Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
A lot of fun by a band with a great line in hooks and melodies.
Wilco: The Album
Wilco just keep getting better. This album is a real grower. Tracks like Everlasting and Country Disappeared rank among their finest.
What have you enjoyed this year (or decade as everyone now seems to be doing)?
Spectacle with guests Bono and The Edge of U2
Check out the new series of Spectacle on the Sundance channel. It starts out with special guests Bono and The Edge. A preview video is below:
Monday, November 23, 2009
U2 at Glastonbury 2010!
U2 will headline next year's Glastonbury festival on the Pyramid stage on Friday 25 June 2010 it was confirmed today.
It will be their first appearance at the festival, something Bono says they have been working up to their whole life.
The 26-year-old rumour has finally come true," Michael Eavis, the festival organiser said. "At last, the biggest band in the world are going to play the best festival in the world! Nothing could be better for our 40th anniversary party. And there are even more surprises in the pipeline."
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster
Preview THE FAME MONSTER Now at Rhapsody!
Beginning today, you can stream THE FAME MONSTER in full exclusively from Rhapsody’s The Leak! Gaga’s new album is out this Monday, November 23rd but head over to Rhapsody for your exclusive first listen! You can also check out all of the songs from The Fame Monster including "Bad Romance & "Telephone" feat. Beyoncé this week on MTV & VH1!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Great Lake Swimmers on tour in UK
CANADIAN FOLK ROCKERS GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS TOUR IN NOVEMBER Following a highly successful trek across Europe in the spring of 2009 to promote the release of their new album, ‘Lost Channels’, Canadian folk rockers Great Lake Swimmers return in November for another tour, including London Jazz Café on Nov 18. Dates are below. ‘Lost Channels’ received rave reviews around the world upon release, with many in the media comparing Great Lake Swimmers favourably to the likes of Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine and Cowboy Junkies.
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS
Sat Nov 14 BELFAST Speakeasy
Sun Nov 15 BIRMINGHAM Glee Club
Mon Nov 16 MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
Tues Nov 17 BRISTOL Metropolis
Weds Nov 18 LONDON Jazz Cafe
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS
Sat Nov 14 BELFAST Speakeasy
Sun Nov 15 BIRMINGHAM Glee Club
Mon Nov 16 MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
Tues Nov 17 BRISTOL Metropolis
Weds Nov 18 LONDON Jazz Cafe
Friday, November 13, 2009
Google Wave
I've just got an invitation from Google to try out their new Google Wave product.
It's one of the hottest tickets on the internet right now and I have invites to give away.
If you want to try it out, leave a comment to this post or send an email to aboutthemusic@googlemail.co.uk
Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversation
and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
What is a wave?
A wave is equal parts conversation and document. People can communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
A wave is shared. Any participant can reply anywhere in the message, edit the content and add participants at any point in the process. Then playback lets anyone rewind the wave to see who said what and when.
A wave is live. With live transmission as you type, participants on a wave can have faster conversations, see edits and interact with extensions in real-time.
It's one of the hottest tickets on the internet right now and I have invites to give away.
If you want to try it out, leave a comment to this post or send an email to aboutthemusic@googlemail.co.uk
Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversation
and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
What is a wave?
A wave is equal parts conversation and document. People can communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
A wave is shared. Any participant can reply anywhere in the message, edit the content and add participants at any point in the process. Then playback lets anyone rewind the wave to see who said what and when.
A wave is live. With live transmission as you type, participants on a wave can have faster conversations, see edits and interact with extensions in real-time.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Beatles - on record
THE BEATLES ON RECORD, a new documentary premiering on HISTORY on Wednesday, November 25 at 10pm, charts The Beatles' extraordinary recording journey from Please Please Me to the epic Abbey Road LP and reveals how they developed as musicians, matured as songwriters and created an enduring body of work that pushed the boundaries of studio recording, changing the course of musical history and popular culture. There will be additional airings of the special at later dates across A&E Television Networks (AETN).
Narrated entirely by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Sir George Martin, THE BEATLES ON RECORD features over 60 songs, rarely seen footage and images from The Beatles' archives along with never-before-heard outtakes of conversation from the original recording sessions. The result is an intimate look at the creative process behind each of the band's Abbey Road Studios masterpieces. The documentary is directed by Bob Smeaton, who directed the landmark Beatles Anthology series and created mini-documentaries for The Beatles' recently released re-mastered albums on CD.
Narrated entirely by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Sir George Martin, THE BEATLES ON RECORD features over 60 songs, rarely seen footage and images from The Beatles' archives along with never-before-heard outtakes of conversation from the original recording sessions. The result is an intimate look at the creative process behind each of the band's Abbey Road Studios masterpieces. The documentary is directed by Bob Smeaton, who directed the landmark Beatles Anthology series and created mini-documentaries for The Beatles' recently released re-mastered albums on CD.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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