Reigns
Wessex, England"Mab Crease"
Reigns on MySpace
Reigns on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 4/30/2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wessex, England"Mab Crease"
Reigns on MySpace
Reigns on The Hype Machine
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ticket giveaway: Junior Boys at Black Cat
Next Tuesday night it's going to be an all Domino night at Black Cat with Max Tundra and Junior Boys, and I've got a pair of tickets to give away. Just email me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com with "Begone Dull Care" as the subject for a chance to win. I'll pick someone randomly over the weekend. Good luck!Also, make sure to catch both acts on WOXY.com today. Junior Boys will be on at 12:30 pm ET for a DJ set and Max Tundra will be live in the Lounge at 1:30 pm ET.
posted by Jared at 4/29/2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Temper Trap
Melbourne, Australia"Sweet Disposition"
The Temper Trap on MySpace
posted by Jared at 4/28/2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
We Were Promised Jetpacks
Goddamn, I'm so in love with We Were Promised Jetpacks. Gotta wait a few weeks for the full-length - scheduled for June 15 in the UK from FatCat, July 7 in the US.
posted by Jared at 4/27/2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Cursive giveaway:
signed CD and poster
signed CD and poster
One week from tonight Cursive will be returning to Black Cat. It's a mainstage show with opening acts Andrew Wright and Man Man. Doors open at 8:00 and tickets are $15 in advance / $17 day of show. To celebrate their return to DC, I'm giving away a signed CD and poster. For a chance to win this fine package, just email me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com and the title of Cursive's new album as the subject. I'll pick a winner on Wednesday.Here's the band performing "From The Hips" last month on Letterman.
posted by Jared at 4/26/2009
Wednesday at 9:30 Club: Bellman Barker
If you're looking for some hump day fun in the early evening this week, check out my buddies in Bellman Barker and Cage The Elelphant at 9:30 Club. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are just $10.
posted by Jared at 4/26/2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Travels
I was a huge fan of Metal Hearts and Victory At Sea. In February, Anar (from Metal Hearts) and Mona (from Victory At Sea) put out their third album as Travels. The Hot Summer is dark and beautiful and recommended for everyone.
posted by Jared at 4/24/2009
Great Northern
It seems that Great Northern is all about continuing themes. Their first disc had "Home" and the new one has "Houses." Remind Me Where The Light Is will be in stores on Tuesday from Eenie Meenie.
posted by Jared at 4/24/2009
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor tends to make me drowsy most of the time. Just on the edge of jumping onto the adult contemporary train. However, this one's pretty catchy.
posted by Jared at 4/24/2009
BLK JKS
I'm not really familiar with a lot of South African music, but this isn't what my narrow mind would expect.
posted by Jared at 4/24/2009
Arbouretum
I became intrigued with Arbouretum last year after they did a split with Pontiak. Now I'm really enjoying Song Of The Pearl, out now from Thrill Jockey.
posted by Jared at 4/24/2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Faunts
So diverse and textured. Feel.Love.Thinking.Of. is one of my favorites for 2009.
posted by Jared at 4/23/2009
Eagle And Talon
Missing the soothing sounds of Sleater-Kinney? Time to get some lady love from Eagle And Talon.
posted by Jared at 4/23/2009
The Answering Machine
I try to listen to "Cliffer" every morning to put me in a good mood.
posted by Jared at 4/23/2009
Immaculate Machine
High On Jackson Hill was recorded in a basement, but you wouldn't know that from listening. It's available Tuesday from Mint Records.
posted by Jared at 4/23/2009
Speck Mountain
With sultry vocals like this, it's hard not to get completely lost in Speck Mountain. Some Sweet Relief is available now from Carrot Top Records.
posted by Jared at 4/23/2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Boy In Static
San Francisco, CA"Starlet"
Boy In Static on MySpace
Boy In Static on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 4/22/2009
Fol Chen
Highland Park, CA"The Believers"
Fol Chen on MySpace
Fol Chen on The Hype Machine
posted by Jared at 4/22/2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
tonight at IOTA: Headlights
Headlights will be in town tonight at IOTA with opening act The Love Language, who I'm equally excited to finally see. Show 8:30, tickets $12.
posted by Jared at 4/21/2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Deastro
We're not even halfway through the year yet, but I already have quite a few albums I feel could be my favorite. Moondagger from Deastro has been my most played so far and it isn't even out officially until June 23 (Ghostly International).
posted by Jared at 4/20/2009
Kite In The Air
Emma Lucia (Jed & Lucia) with production from Mark Reveley (Jed & Lucia, WZRDZ) and Mike Genius (WZRDZ). Pretty perfect.
posted by Jared at 4/20/2009
Papercuts
You Can Have What You Want is available now. Tour dates below.
04/24 - San Francisco, CA - Cafe Du Nord
05/02 - Arlington, VA - IOTA
05/03 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
05/04 - Petersborough, NH - Glass Museum
05/05 - Winooski, VT - Monkey House
05/06 - Allston, MA - Harper's Ferry
05/07 - Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House
05/08 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
05/09 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
05/10 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
05/11 - Athens, OH - Union Bar and Grill
05/12 - Chicago, IL - AV-aerie
05/13 - Pontiac, MI - The Pike Room at The Crofoot
05/14 - London, ON - Call The Office
05/15 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern
05/16 - Buffalo, NY - Big Orbit's Soundlab
05/17 - Pittsfield, MA - Copperworks
posted by Jared at 4/20/2009
Hair And Aino
New music from Hari and Aino...
posted by Jared at 4/20/2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
tonight at IOTA: Heypenny
If you're like me and looking to prolong the weekend, there's no better way to do that than with a live music and lots of booze. Heypenny is at IOTA tonight with Polite Sleeper. Doors open at 8:30 and tickets are $10.
posted by Jared at 4/19/2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
new tune: BMSR
Graveface Records is now offering the Black Moth Super Rainbow's "Born On A Day the Sun Didn't Rise" single from Eating Us (out May 26) as a free mp3 download.http://www.graveface.com/born_on_a_day_the_sun_didn't_rise.mp3
The deluxe CD version of Eating Us, featuring a 16-page art booklet and hairy summer jewel case jacket, is a limited edition. Graveface has set up a reserve list for fans to ensure they get their own.
http://www.graveface.com/eatingus.html
Also, look for the band's "Born On A Day" 7-inch single this weekend at participating Record Store Day outlets.
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues
posted by Jared at 4/16/2009
Mew Announces New Album Title
Hmmm... not sure what I make of this...Mew have announced the title of their new record in a messege to their fans on MySpace. See below:
Subject: No Title
once upon a time there was a band called mew. they made a record every third year. the records they made were made by them and they made the records and the songs for the release of the albums that they had once made. once upon a time mew made a record. the record was called:
No more stories
Are told today
I'm sorry
They washed away
No more stories
The world is grey
I'm tired
Let's wash away
posted by Jared at 4/16/2009
tonight at Rock & Roll Hotel:
The Life And Times
The Life And Times
It's been a loooooong time since I've seen The Life And Times, but they're always so amazing live. Tonight they make their return to DC at Rock & Roll Hotel with Deleted Scenes and Medications opening up. Doors are 8:00 and the music starts at 8:30 (supposedly).
posted by Jared at 4/16/2009
tonight at Black Cat: Stereo Total
This evening at Black Cat you can catch a backstage show with Stereo Total and Karmella's Game. Doors open at 9:00 and tickets are $12.
posted by Jared at 4/16/2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
tonight at Black Cat:
Title Tracks 7" Release Show
Title Tracks 7" Release Show
I can't wait for this one! Dischord celebrated the release of the new 7" from Title Tracks yesterday and tonight is the official release show at Black Cat. With both of her bands playing, local celebrity Merideth Munoz is ready to rock! It's a backstage show and doors open at 9pm.Also, please check out the interview Merideth did with herself over at Brightest Young Things. Yes, she interviewed herself.
"It has been a pleasure conversing with myself."
Brilliant!
posted by Jared at 4/07/2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Home Video
Home Video has their new EP available for free ---> http://www.homevideo.fm.
posted by Jared at 4/06/2009
Suckers
Suckers is a little different of a sound for this label, but naturally I love anything from IAMSOUND.
posted by Jared at 4/06/2009
Telekinesis
No denying that this one was produced by Chris Walla.
posted by Jared at 4/06/2009
Like Bells
Instrumental. Love it!
posted by Jared at 4/06/2009
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