Area Shows

I'll be out of town for a few days, but that doesn't mean you should miss out on some great DC shows. Tomorrow night (June 1 - Happy Birthday, Whitney Havice!) Black Cat has locals Nethers opening up for The Comas and The Broken West.

Nethers - Hung Herself In A Birdcage
The Broken West - On The Bubble
Not a rare occurrence with Black Cat, the venue hosts a second night of great music this weekend on Saturday (June 2) with Monster Bobby, Smoosh, and The Pipettes.

Smoosh - I Would Go
The Pipettes - Judy (Blue States Mix)
On Tuesday night (June 5) DC9 will have Locksley, a group you should definitely check out if you enjoy bands like The Strokes.

Locksley - The Past And The Present

Sea Wolf

Los Angeles, CA
"You're A Wolf" is one of the hottest tracks on my iPod right now. Sea Wolf is Alex Brown Church and his full-length is available now from Dangerbird.

"You're A Wolf"
Sea Wolf on MySpace
Sea Wolf on The Hype Machine

CocoRosie

New York, NY
Although several reviews I've seen about the latest from CocoRosie have torn it to all hell, I really enjoy most of it. I'm certain that this track will remain one of my favorites for the year.

"Rainbowarriors"
CocoRosie on MySpace
CocoRosie on The Hype Machine

Kenna

Make Sure They See My Face is finally out June 19.

"Better Wise Up"

Kenna on MySpace

Kenna on The Hype Machine

The Chemical Brothers

London, England

We Are The Night will hit stores in the UK July 2 and in the US July 17. "Do It Again" is the first single.

"Do It Again"
The Chemical Brothers on MySpace
The Chemical Brothers on The Hype Machine

The Clutters

Nashville, TN
Here's one to get you outta bed in the morning...

"9999 (Ways To Hate Us)"

The Clutters on MySpace
The Clutters on The Hype Machine

Foals

Oxford, England

"Hummer"

Foals on MySpace

Foals on The Hype Machine

Voxtrot

Austin, TX

"Firecracker"

Voxtrot on MySpace

Voxtrot on The Hype Machine

Handsome Furs

Montreal, QC

"Snakes On The Ladder"

Handsome Furs on MySpace

Handsome Furs on The Hype Machine

Lavender Diamond

Los Angeles, CA

"Open Your Heart"

Lavender Diamond on MySpace

Lavender Diamond on The Hype Machine

Ryan Adams

New York, NY

"Two"

Ryan Adams on MySpace

Ryan Adams on The Hype Machine

The Mary Onettes

Hovslätt, Sweden

"Still"

The Mary Onettes on MySpace

The Mary Onettes on The Hype Machine

You Say Party! We Say Die!

Vancouver, BC

"Monster"

You Say Party! We Say Die! on MySpace

You Say Party! We Say Die! on The Hype Machine

GoodBooks

Kent, England

"The Illness"

GoodBooks on MySpace

GoodBooks on The Hype Machine

iLiKETRAiNS

Leeds, London

"A Rock House For Bobby"

iLiKETRAiNS on MySpace

iLiKETRAiNS on The Hype Machine

Radical Face

Jacksonville Beach, FL

"Welcome Home"

Radical Face on MySpace

Radical Face on The Hype Machine

tour: Pelle Carlberg

Stockholm, Sweden
Pelle Carlberg is starting a mini U.S./Canadian tour tonight at Luna Lounge in Brooklyn. His new album, In A Nutshell, is getting released July 3 on the always impressive Twentyseven Records. I highly recommend checking this one out if you like other Swede acts like Loney, Dear.

Dates:
05/27 Brooklyn, NY - Luna Lounge
05/29 Toronto, ON - The Supermarket
05/30 Detroit, MI - Small's
05/31 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
06/01 Washington, DC - Crooked Beat Records
06/02 New York, NY - The Delancey

"Clever Girls"
Pelle Carlberg on MySpace
Pelle Carlberg on The Hype Machine
Here's the video for "I Love You, You Imbecile"

tonight: Bellman Barker

Washington, DC
Come out tonight to see locals Bellman Barker at Rock & Roll Hotel for their record release party!!!

"I Do I Do"
Bellman Barker on MySpace
Bellman Barker on The Hype Machine

Coyote Bones - Living Breathing Demons

The Concretes

Stockholm, Sweden
EDIT: (In response to the comment "How about a little information on the song? New, old??")

This track is from the latest album from The Concretes. Hey Trouble is only available right now as an import from the label Licking Fingers. It marks the first release for the band since the 2006 departure of lead singer Victoria Bergsman (also known for her contribution to "Young Folks"), who is putting out her first solo record next month. Even though Victoria contributed distinctive vocals to The Concretes, I think their latest effort is just as solid as their previous.

"Kids"
The Concretes on MySpace
The Concretes on The Hype Machine

New Buffalo

Melbourne, Australia

"Emotional Champ"

New Buffalo on MySpace

New Buffalo on The Hype Machine

Tarwater

Berlin, Germany

"When Love Was The Law In Los Angeles"

Tarwater on MySpace

Tarwater on The Hype Machine

Ulrich Schnauss

Berlin, Germany

"Medusa"

Ulrich Schnauss on MySpace

Ulrich Schnauss on The Hype Machine

Coltrane Motion

Chicago, IL

"Ex-Girlfriend In A Coma"

Coltrane Motion on MySpace

Coltrane Motion on The Hype Machine

The Phoenix And The Turtle

Yucaipa, CA

I am officially smitten over Phoenix And The Turtle. I highly recommend this fantastic Cali quartet if you like bands like Ra Ra Riot or Arcade Fire or any other band that makes great use of those stringy paddle things.

"Disco Funeral"
Phoenix And The Turtle on MySpace
Phoenix And The Turtle on The Hype Machine

The Corto Maltese

Austin, TX
If you enjoy Wolf Parade, you can now adore The Corto Maltese. This sweet little demos EP I have from the guys is doing nothing but making me crave a full-length.

"Providence"
The Corto Maltese on MySpace
The Corto Maltese on The Hype Machine

Mussels

Brooklyn, NY
Little Voices from Mussels is one of the best debut albums this year. I love it more and more with every listen.

"Cannon On A Clothesline
Mussels on MySpace
Mussels on The Hype Machine

Black Moth Super Rainbow

Pittsburgh, PA
Dandelion Gum from Black Moth Super Rainbow is a collection of eclectic psyche pop - definitely not one to miss out on!

"They Live In The Meadow"
Black Moth Super Rainbow on MySpace
Black Moth Super Rainbow on The Hype Machine

Rondo Brothers

San Francisco, CA
I suggest Rondo Brothers for anyone who is feeling groovy...

"Crazed"
Rondo Brothers on MySpace
Rondo Brothers on The Hype Machine

tonight: The Rosebuds

I guarantee that Night Of The Furies from The Rosebuds will be in my top five albums at the end of this year. Tonight they're at The Rock & Roll Hotel in DC - doors 8pm, show 9pm. Bowerbirds and Le Loup (who I hear are amazing live) are opening.

The National

Brooklyn, NY
I really came in to the game late with Alligator two years ago. However, I'm all over The National in '07, and I'm fairly certain that Boxer is my favorite album thus far.

"Apartment Story"
The National on MySpace
The National on The Hype Machine

Codebreaker

Milwaukee, WI
For those of you wanting to dance...

"Here Come Cowboys"

Codebreaker on MySpace
Codebreaker on The Hype Machine

Small Sails

Portland, OR
So highly recommended if you like The Album Leaf...

"Aftershocks And Afterthoughts"
Small Sails on MySpace
Small Sails on The Hype Machine

Derek White

Pittsburgh, PA

"You've Got A Friend In Pennsylvania"

Derek White on MySpace

Derek White on The Hype Machine

Motocade

Auckland, New Zealand

"State And Maine"

Motocade on MySpace

Motocade on The Hype Machine

sunday: random

Spoon - Anything You Want

Interpol - Slow Hands (Britt Daniels Remix)

Hint Hint - Same Skies

Rufus Wainwright - The One You Love

Smashing Pumpkins - Pennies

dawn Landes covers "Young Folks"

Yeah, for some reason she doesn't like to capitalize the first letter of her first name. Oh well. Anyway, I really enjoy her bluegrass take on "Young Folks." Link for the song below...

dawn Landes - Young Folks

dawn Landes on MySpace

Pale Young Gentlemen

Madison, WI
Pale Young Gentlemen are damn good, and I'm not certain why more people aren't talking about them. Here's the best band you don't know about. Spread the word!

"Fraulein"
Pale Young Gentlemen on MySpace
Pale Young Gentlemen on The Hype Machine

The Playing Fields

London, England
The Playing Fields are highly recommended if you're into older Snow Patrol or more recent Arab Strap. I've been listening to their disc Hello New World pretty much nonstop for the past two days.

"Lights Out"
The Playing Fields on MySpace
The Playing Fields on The Hype Machine

Let's Go Sailing

Los Angeles, CA
I first posted about Let's Go Sailing back in October of last year after receiving her EP. And now I couldn't be more pleased with the full-length, The Chaos In Order. You should be enjoying it too - purchase it directly from Shana at the Let's Go Sailing MySpace Page.

"Heart Condition"
Let's Go Sailing on MySpace
Let's Go Sailing on The Hype Machine

City-State

Washington, DC
Swirling guitars and eerily beautiful vocals make for a near perfect full-length for this DC band. Monument easily puts City-State in the same league as their district mates Cedars. Expect to hear a lot more from these guys!

"Mary"
City-State on MySpace
City-State on The Hype Machine

Acute

Los Angeles, CA
Watch Acute going up in a hot air balloon... and then go here to enter a contest to go up in one yourself!

"You Want It? Take It! It's Yours!"
Acute on MySpace
Acute on The Hype Machine

My Teenage Stride - That Should Stand For Something

Thursday, May 17: Patrick Wolf

Taking a little time out from beating the hell out of his drummer (pictures and story here in case you missed it), Patrick Wolf is set to appear tomorrow on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt. Wolf will perform in support of his new album The Magic Position, one of my very favorite discs of '07. Morning Becomes Eclectic airs from 9:00am -12:00pm PST online at KRCW.com and at 89.9 FM in the Los Angeles metro area. Patrick Wolf will also be touring the west coast with a series of dates that kick off in L.A. tonight and finish in Seattle for the 2007 Sasquatch Festival where he’ll join a lineup that includes Beastie Boys, Bjork, Arcade Fire, Interpol, Spoon, Bad Brains, and more.

some live dates:
05-16 Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour
05-18 San Diego, CA @ The Beauty Bar
05-19 Las Vegas, NV @ Art Bar
05-21 – 22 San Francisco, CA @ Café du Nord
05-24 Portland, OR @ Lola’s
05-25 Vancouver @ Media Club
05-27 George, WA @ Gorge Amphitheater (Sasquatch Festival)

performance on a bus: Feist

Feist performed "I Feel It All" on The Jimmy Kimmel show last night, and she's still amazing even playing on a moving public bus!

Gentleman Auction House

Saint Louis, MO
Sweet sweet indie pop - a feel-good track of the moment (or for all times) from Gentleman Auction House...

"A Hospital Or Heaven"
Gentleman Auction House on MySpace
Gentleman Auction House on The Hype Machine

Director

Dublin, Ireland
Director comes highly recommended if you like bands like Idlewild.

"Big Cities"
Director on MySpace
Director on The Hype Machine

The Muggabears

Brooklyn, NY
I didn't think The Muggabears could top their last EP, but they may have done just that with Night Choreography! Order it now through Insound by going here. Or if you're in New York, go see them on Thursday at The Delancey!

"Dead Kid Kicks"
The Muggabears on MySpace
The Muggabears on The Hype Machine

Bears

Columbus, OH
And here's another bears band that has put out a great EP! Charlie and Craig of Bears have said that the music on Shortest Day Of The Year is quite different from the songs on their debut full-length. However, I think it'll find a warm welcome in anyone's heart.

"All I"
Bears on MySpace
Bears on The Hype Machine

Tim Myers

Los Angeles, CA
Tim Myers is one of the latest artists to celebrate the inclusion of his music on Grey's Anatomy, as his track "Momma's Boy" was recently featured on the show. Here's one of my favorites that is yet to be officially released.

"Calm Down"
Tim Myers on MySpace
Tim Myers on The Hype Machine

Manic Street Preachers

Blackwood, Wales
I am currently completely obsessed with this song.

"Your Love Alone Is Not Enough"
Manic Street Preachers on MySpace
Manic Street Preachers on The Hype Machine

Nurses

Chicago, IL
There isn't much I can say about Nurses except that I LOVE THEM!!! You will too.

"Wait For A Safe Sign"
Nurses on MySpace
Nurses on The Hype Machine

Taxi Taxi

Brooklyn, NY
Terence Bernardo is the main man behind Taxi Taxi. He's also one-half of the group White Mud Free Way.

"X Marks The Spot"
Taxi Taxi on MySpace
Taxi Taxi on The Hype Machine

Muscles

Melbourne, Australia
Someone recently described Muscles to me as a musical wet dream. I couldn't agree more!

"Ice Cream"
Muscles on MySpace
Muslces on The Hype Machine

Justice

Paris, France
This track features the vocals of the always lovely Uffie.

"The Party"
Justice on MySpace
Justice on The Hype Machine

sunday: random

Lamb - Gorecki

Sneaker Pimps - Low Place Like Home

Everything But The Girl - Single

Kings Of Convenience - Little Kids (Ladytron Remix)

Berlin - The Metro

Sloan

Toronto, ON
Sloan is playing at Black Cat here in DC tomorrow night.

"Before The End Of The Race"
Sloan on MySpace