Happy Halloween!
Hope everyone has a bloody good time tonight. Be safe!
posted by Jared at 10/31/2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hope everyone has a bloody good time tonight. Be safe!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Arcade Eden
NYPC and CC fusion... Fantastic!
posted by Jared at 10/28/2008
Gang Gang Dance
Truly incredible to experience live.
posted by Jared at 10/28/2008
Experimental Dental School
Currently on tour with Deerhoof.
posted by Jared at 10/28/2008
Marnie Stern
Ridiculously long ass album title.
posted by Jared at 10/28/2008
Japanese Motors
Embrace the Orange County rock.
posted by Jared at 10/28/2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Cars & Trains
"Was I ever even there?"
posted by Jared at 10/27/2008
Orouni
Bells get me every time.
posted by Jared at 10/27/2008
The Old Believers
Channelling their best Fleet Foxes.
posted by Jared at 10/27/2008
Foreign Slippers
Swedes are the least religious.
posted by Jared at 10/27/2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
ticket giveaway: Mother Mother at DC9
District people: Don't be sad if you didn't get to catch Mother Mother at CMJ this week. They'll be hitting up DC9 on Saturday night to promote their new record, O My Heart. Like many others I've heard commenting on the band's sophomore effort, this one had to grow on me but truly is one of my favorites for 2008. If you'd like to see Mother Mother for free at DC9, email me and use the band's original name as the subject line. Good luck!
posted by Jared at 10/23/2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Indiecater Volume 3:
An mp3hugger Compilation
An mp3hugger Compilation
Volume 3 available now at http://www.indiecater.com.Tracklisting:
01. Sa Sevol - The Little Ones (Michigan)
02. Ral Partha Vogelbacher - Birthday in Beijing (San Francisco)
03. Ian Love - The Only Night (Brooklyn)
04. Bakers At Dawn - Hopeful (Malmö)
05. Cats On Fire - Higher Grounds (Åbo/Turku)
06. Celestial - Fragile Heart (Örebro)
07. The Dying Seconds - I'll Make The Best Weapon (Dublin)
08. Starfucker - German Love (Portland)
09. Ravens and Chimes - General Lafayette! You Are Not Alone (NYC)
10. Angel Pier - Sprites (Gorey/Ottawa/Dublin)
posted by Jared at 10/22/2008
Deerhoof - Family Of Others
Check out the cool Deerhoof video Eben and Sara of Flying made...
posted by Jared at 10/22/2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Lake
Clapping, casiotones, and twee melodies. - Merideth Munoz, guest contributor
posted by Jared at 10/21/2008
The Deer Tracks
Has lots of la la's. - Merideth Munoz, guest contributor
posted by Jared at 10/21/2008
School Of Seven Bells
Hypnotizing loops and pretty vocals. - Merideth Munoz, guest contributor
posted by Jared at 10/21/2008
Passion Pit
Rap sample sounding with moog. - Merideth Munoz, guest contributor
posted by Jared at 10/21/2008
My Tiger My Timing
Boy/girl singing and dancy. - Merideth Munoz, guest contributor
posted by Jared at 10/21/2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
5 Acts x 5 Words
The selected acts for tomorrow will feature a simple five word review for each from the lovely and multi-talented Merideth Munoz, who is currently in the process of recording material for both Pash and Title Tracks. Hopefully she'll have time to contribute on a regular basis and let everyone know what she thinks about the music currently catching the attention of our ears.
posted by Jared at 10/20/2008
ticket giveaway: Sian Alice Group at 9:30
9:30 Club has really been hitting everyone's g spot with good shows. Wednesday night the venue welcomes three amazing acts for a late show (doors 9:45 pm): headlining is A Place To Bury Strangers with Sian Alice Group and Celebration as openers. If you'd like to take a shot at winning a pair of tickets compliments of Sian Alice Group, email me and use the band's hometown as the subject line.
posted by Jared at 10/20/2008
WOXY.com Lounge Act:
Gentleman Auction House
Gentleman Auction House
Tune in to WOXY.com today at 1:30 pm ET for Gentleman Auction House!
posted by Jared at 10/20/2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
I'm DJing during CMJ!
In support of the Dovecote Records / Sneak Attack Media party during CMJ at Rehab on Tuesday night, I'll be DJing from 11:30 - 12:30. If you're in NYC, please come out and see me and hear the great acts playing this party.7:00 pm – Middle Distance Runner (unsigned)
7:45 pm – Matt Duke (Rykodisc)
8:15 pm – Trevor Giuliani (Dovecote)
9:00 pm – Tim Williams (Dovecote)
10:00 pm – Mason Proper (Dovecote)
11:00 pm – Wild Sweet Orange (Canvasback Music)
12:00 am – More Amor (unsigned)
DJs Upstairs:
7:00 pm – Lindbergh Palace
9:30 pm – Kristian (ThePunkGuy.com)
10:30 pm – Alex English (GBH)
11:30 pm – Jared Hoke (5 Acts)
Rehab is located at 25 Avenue B, between 2nd and 3rd Street. Be there!
posted by Jared at 10/18/2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Uglysuit
Oklahoma City, OK"Chicago"
The Uglysuit on MySpace
The Uglysuit on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 10/17/2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
free download: Tiny Masters Of Today
See important message below from Tiny Masters of Today and grab a free download from these kids. So young but so wise.
This election is really important. John McCain and Sarah Palin represent more of the same ignorance that has made the last 8 years really bad. Words are important, and this song is made up of other people's words. They are twisted around but we don't feel bad because politicians do that all the time. Grab it before someone sues us or something!
Make Music Not War
TMOT
"La La Land"
Tiny Masters Of Today on MySpace
Tiny Masters Of Today on The Hype Machine
This election is really important. John McCain and Sarah Palin represent more of the same ignorance that has made the last 8 years really bad. Words are important, and this song is made up of other people's words. They are twisted around but we don't feel bad because politicians do that all the time. Grab it before someone sues us or something!
Make Music Not War
TMOT
posted by Jared at 10/16/2008
tonight: TK Webb & The Visions at 9:30
9:30 Club is quite hit or miss with me on their band choices, but they're definitely on this week. Last night I enjoyed Dosh and The Notwist, even more than I thought I would! Tonight TK Webb & The Visions are opening up for Secret Machines - doors open at 7:00, TK Webb & The Visions play at 8:00, Secret Machines at 9:15.
posted by Jared at 10/16/2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Ra Ra Riot on Letterman
I love how Dave asks super hot Allie "What is that thing?"
"Cello." of course.
posted by Jared at 10/14/2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
ticket giveaway: The Notwist at 9:30 Club
The Notwist is playing 9:30 Club on Wednesday, and I've got a pair of tickets to give away. If you'd like to go, email me and use the name of the opening act as the subject line. If you're the lucky winner, I'll let you know by tomorrow at 5:00 pm ET.
posted by Jared at 10/13/2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
tonight: Dead Confedarate on Conan
Tune into to Conan O'Brien tonight on NBC at 12:35 am ET to see Dead Confederate.
posted by Jared at 10/10/2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
sleepingdog
Hoegaarden, Belgium"Prophet"
sleepingdog on MySpace
sleepingdog on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 10/09/2008
Seabird
Cincinnati, OH"Not Alone"
Seabird on MySpace
Seabird on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 10/09/2008
XX Teens
London, England"Darlin'"
XX Teens on MySpace
XX Teens on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 10/09/2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
ticket giveaway: Ra Ra Riot at Black Cat
The Ra Ra Riot show at Black Cat on Sunday night has already been moved from the back stage to the main stage, so I'm pretty certain that this one is going to sell out, especially since so many of us have Monday off from work (thanks, Columbus!). If you'd like a chance to win tickets to see these kids before it sells out, email me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com and use Ra Ra Riot's album title as the subject line. Good luck!
posted by Jared at 10/08/2008
WOXY.com Lounge Act: The Seedy Seeds
Count The Days is the excellent sophomore disc from The Seedy Seeds and they'll be making their second appearance on WOXY.com today. Tune in for this Lounge Act at 4:30 pm ET to hear some of the new tunes.
posted by Jared at 10/08/2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
The Rosebuds
So many good albums out today! The first I'm mentioning is from the duo The Rosebuds, who received the prize for my #1 album last year. Although I'm not sure Life Like gives me chills like Night Of The Furies did, it's still definitely worth your time.
posted by Jared at 10/07/2008
The Little Ones
Finally the full-length from The Little Ones sees the light of day.
posted by Jared at 10/07/2008
The Spinto Band
Moonwink... I love it.
posted by Jared at 10/07/2008
Land Of Talk
Some Are Lakes picks up right where Land Of Talk left off with Applause, Cheer, Boo, Hiss.
posted by Jared at 10/07/2008
Annuals
Here are some of the hardest working kids in the world of independent rock. They're involved in multiple projects and always seem to be touring. The new full-length, Such Fun, is available today and live dates are listed below.
10/08 - Spokane, WA - Service Station
10/09 - Missoula, MT - The Other Side
10/11 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
10/12 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
10/13 - Iowa City, IA - The Picador
10/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre
10/16 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
10/17 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre
10/18 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
10/19 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre Center
10/21 - Boston, MA - Wilbur Theatre
10/22 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
10/23 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
10/24 - Providence, RI - Lupo's at the Strand
10/25 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/26 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
10/28 - Richmond, VA - The National
10/29 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
10/30 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
10/31 - Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre
11/01 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
11/03 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
11/04 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
11/05 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Café
11/07 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
11/08 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
11/09 - Austin, TX - Waterloo Park (Fun Fun Fun Fest)
11/10 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
11/13 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
11/14 - San Diego, CA - Soma
11/15 - Pomona, CA - Glass House
11/16 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
11/18 - Sacramento, CA - Empire
11/19 - San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's
posted by Jared at 10/07/2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
ticket giveaway: The Morning Benders
Over the summer The Morning Benders offered up a stripped down free digital EP of covers appropriately entitled The Bedroom Covers. This fall they've managed to secure an opening spot for Walter Meego and Ra Ra Riot for several shows. On Sunday all three bands will be at Black Cat here in DC. If you'd like a pair of tickets for this one, email me and let me know what you love best about The Morning Benders.
posted by Jared at 10/06/2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
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