Sunday, June 15, 2008

Dinosaur Jr.

I've been hearing a lot about Dinosaur Jr, and I'd never listened to them before today, but damn! They're pretty good, although a little out of vogue now that the 90's are over and Kurt's dead. Anyway, check them out, cause they're pretty good and they're touring a lot so you might actually be able to indulge in the last method of supporting starving artists permissible by major labels. Hope your summer's turning out to be everything you expected.

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Vampire Weekend

I love Vampire Weekend, and so does the rest of the world. It's nothing to be ashamed of really: they're technically tight, melodically inventive and overall pretty awesome. I can't shake the feeling though, that I'm not supposed to like them; it's a little like how I feel about Madonna. But no matter how much I resist them I have to admit in the end that I love this band. Perhaps their only weakness is their stupid name. Then again, The Beatles is a stupid name too.

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Monday, August 20, 2007

Tiny Masters of Today

The Tiny Masters of Today are a ridiculously awesome Brooklyn duo composed of a twelve year old boy and his ten year old sister. Usually when I like a band this young, it's because of their age and not because of the music. But after hearing thousands upon thousands of adults pouring out recycled riffs, it's really exhilarating to hear kids because they're just playing what they want to play because it's fun, not because of arbitrary societal rules.

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Thursday, August 9, 2007

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are awesome. I hate genres, but I think they're called post-punk. I liked their album Show Your Bones when I got it, but I didn't really get into the Yeah Yeah Yeahs until I found Fever to Tell (their first album). Now they've released an EP called Is Is that is a little bit of a return to their earlier sound with a very subtly more sophisticated edge.

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

The White Stripes

I was introduced to the White Stripes when their single Seven Nation Army came out a while back. I didn't really like it but I checked out their other stuff and I loved it. Their latest album, Icky Thump, is just like all of their other albums. It has one innovative and daring single that reestablishes Jack White as a musical genius. The rest of the album is Jack and Meg messing around, doing whatever they want. Consequently, every White Stripes album has one really great single, several great mildly experimental songs, and a couple duds.

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TV on the Radio

I have reviewed TV on the Radio once before, but after buying their second full-length album, Return to Cookie Mountain, I felt like I should say something. From their very first release, these guys have been on a path that no one else is exploring or has ever explored. With every release they are getting farther and farther into a beautiful realm of music that no one else has the guts to explore yet. Return to Cookie Mountain goes even farther into the musical future.

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Saturday, June 23, 2007

The Fratellis

I first heard the Fratellis in an iTunes ad, and fell instantly in love. I discovered to my great dismay however, that they weren't available in the US iTunes store. I checked every day though, and they showed up pretty fast. I just saw them at the Fillmore about a week ago and they were awesome (short set though). They have only one album, called Costello Music.

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Monday, June 11, 2007

Euphoria iMix #2

Hey people. I made you all a new iMix, so head on over to iTunes and check it out. Sorry for the wait, but good things take time. Featuring the last ten bands to appear here on Euphoria. So don't let me stop you...

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Louis XIV

I was listening to a couple albums I haven't listened to in a while, and I glanced over at my fancy new iLike sidebar and I noticed "Louis XIV" kept coming up so I listened to their preview. They're awesome, and really catchy and energetic. They've released two albums so far, in addition to one live album from the Virgin Megastore. Scary looking guys though...

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Sunday, May 13, 2007

The Pigeon Detectives

I found out about The Pigeon Detectives randomly on Myspace. They're one of those bands that you love not because they do anything meaningful, but because they do just the opposite. Their songs are energetic, vibrant, catchy and danceable. They don't have much on iTunes, but their new album comes out on the 28th. Check out the video for their latest single - I'm Not Sorry...

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Saturday, May 5, 2007

Blur

I found out about these guys on myspace a while ago so it totally surprised me to find out they've been around since 1989. They sound very current, a little britpoppy. They have a very original sound... It's hard to find a band with their own direction anymore. All the songs on their myspace are available for free download.

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Friday, April 27, 2007

Kaiser Chiefs

My friend saw the Kaiser Chiefs a couple days ago and he said they were pretty good. All I had heard was their hit single "Ruby" (inexhaustably catchy) but he recommended their first album, Employment. It's pretty good, and very catchy. It sounds like a lot of other stuff in some respects but they definitely have their own sound. I've heard that their second album isn't as good, but judge for yourself...

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Arctic Monkeys

I was really into the Arctic Monkeys last year when their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not came out. When I heard they were going to release a new one (called Favourite Worst Nightmare) I hopped on iTunes and pre-ordered. So it came out today and I listened to it right after school and IT’S AWESOME. It’s more fast-paced and energetic, with tons of great hooks. There’s nothing stopping you…



Take me to The Arctic Monkeys' iTunes page!
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Video for "Brianstorm":










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The Noisettes

I first heard about The Noisettes because I was trying to go to a TV on the Radio concert at the Fillmore and The Noisettes were opening for them. I didn’t check them out, though, until a couple of weeks ago. They’re really good. They have a crazy front… woman. She has a really cool voice, a little like Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Try out their album What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf.

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Stereophonics

I found these guys a while back and thought they were pretty good but didn't really have a chance to listen to them. Going back to check them out, I find they have a pretty cool sound. They have yet to make a truly great album, but everything they do is very solid. Their myspace features a lot of live recordings. Checkemout...

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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

TV on the Radio

If you haven't heard TV on the Radio quietly hold your head down in shame and shuffle over to iTunes. They have an amazing quiet vibe throughout every song. I was hooked as soon as I heard their debut EP, Young Liars. I bought their first album, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes as soon as it came out and all I can say is that it's beautiful.

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Friday, April 13, 2007

Euphoria iMix #1

So... Today all you lovely people have the chance to check out all the bands on Euphoria so far... all at once! Yippee! Aren't you excited? Using the handy iTunes "iMix" feature I made you all a fancy new downloadable mix tape that you might be able to convince iTunes to fork over - for a small fee.

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Thursday, April 12, 2007

The Like

These guys were the best show at the Download Festival, despite the pedophile behind me dancing like a fifty-year-old ragdoll. The Like is better live than recorded but their album Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking is good, if not great. At least it's original. All the bandmembers are the spawn of one or another famous musician.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Muse

I saw these guys at the Download Festival back in 2006 and then again two days ago at the Civic Center and they were amazing both times. They have a really full sound for only three people. With lots of sweeping, grandiose synth bits and powerful guitar, they fill up a room. Their latest album is called Black Holes and Revelations.

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Saturday, April 7, 2007

The View

I heard about the view quite a while ago and thought they were okay, but my overwhelming love of Wolfmother blinded me and I refused to see just how good they really are. Their sound isn't quite developed yet, but Hats Off to The Buskers is a very solid debut album. They are not yet available in the US iTunes store.



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Monday, April 2, 2007

The Libertines

It took me a couple of listens to realize it, but The Libertines self-titled sophomore album is quietly amazing. Tabloid fodder because of singer Pete Doherty's addiction to crack and heroin and his generally ridiculous behaviour, The Libertines have been focused on more as celebrities than as musicians. They deserve an unbiased listen however, and I reccomend you start with this album. Although their unpolished sound can seem off-putting at first, it will grow on you. Just give it a minute.

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Saturday, March 31, 2007

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

I just bought tickets to see these guys at the Fillmore because The Fratellis are opening for them, but I hadn't ever heard of them before. Wondering what I was in for I crossed my fingers and hopped on my computer. They're awesome. With four albums, they've gone through a lot of musical changes, but ended up where they started (only a lot better). Their new album, Baby 81, is due to come out in May. Don't wait around with a vacant look in your eyes though. Try one of their other albums.

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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Albert Hammond Jr.

When I first heard that The Strokes's wacky rhythm guitarist was doing an album with another band I got pretty pissed. Who does he think he is? You can't beat The Strokes, but Albert Hammond Jr. (yes, son of the dude who did "It Never Rains In Southern California") can crank out a solid album. Okay, really solid. The songs feature Strokesesque guitar-licks with a little bit of a mellower mood. The guy is definitely really good. Just, please, please, don't leave The Strokes to die.


Take me to the Albert Hammond Jr. Myspace page!
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VIDEO FOR "101":









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