November 2009
The Archives
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11.19.09mp3: real estate- “black lake”I haven't heard much talk about the Real Estate show that's coming up on the 25th at Modified, and that's a damn shame! I'm completely swooning over the band's self titled album that came out officially yesterday. It's one of the most refreshing and best executed psychedelic pop albums I've ever had the opportunity of laying my ears on. I'm really interested to see how the band is going to go about topping this one. It reminds me of early Yo La Tengo albums, and that's quite a feat to garner that comparison. You should definitely be in the building ...
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11.19.09mp3: hurricane bells- “this year”Great songwriters often are able to craft songs that capture the spirit and resolve of the world at large. "This Year" feels like it has all the stress, depression, disappointments, and fears of a country (and world) facing economic collapse and rapid social change. The song takes you on a journey through these feelings, but never dwells in this abyss. It instead reminds you that the year is coming to an end and things will always get better. Hurricane Bells is the solo project of Longwave's singer and guitarist Steve Schiltz. His debut album is called Tonight Is The Ghost ...
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11.19.09mp3: past lives- “hex takes hold”If you've really been missing The Blood Brothers, and the recent reissues of their albums isn't enough for you, you might want to check out Seattle's Past Lives. The band features three members from the aforementioned and carries over the killer falsettos we've come to expect from that gang. However, they strip away the distortion and screaming and instead focus on angular rhythms and getting your ass out of your seat. But don't think they've gone soft, as they'll surprise you from time to time with a perfectly timed boot to the head. The band is releasing their debut full ...
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11.19.09video: atlas sound- “quick canal”Atlas Sound's latest release Logos is an album in the truest sense of the word. It's perfectly paced and each track feels like it couldn't exist without the one prior and after. The centerpiece of this album happens to be one of the most beautiful songs I've heard this year. "Quick Canal" is over eight minutes of hazy and atmospheric pop with lead vocal duty handled by Laetitia Sadier from Stereolab. I could loop this one for the rest of eternity and have a smile permanently on my face. The music video features a multitude of vintage clips from the ...
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11.19.09the language of musicPosted by Jake Goldsmith Music speaks to me. It tells me a story I can relate to. It also transports me; takes me places that I’ve never been and may never go. Music is the sound of science. Music is the sound of the soul. To listen and feel music is to open up to possibility, to open up to wonder and amazement. I find myself longing to live inside of it. Strange as it seems, this isn’t an original notion. I’ve had many a conversation about the idea of being or living inside of a song; to actually exist within ...
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11.18.09mp3: beach house- “norway”I haven't even gotten a chance to pick my top 10 albums for 2009 yet and now the damn Beach House album leaked! Whew. We've already got a contender for album of the year for 2010. Teen Dream is the band's Sub Pop debut and should help them take their popularity to amazing new heights. Luckily the band also took this opportunity to flesh out their music and live up to and far surpass the reputation they'd built with previous albums. "Norway" is the first single from the album and one they decided to share with their fans via their ...
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11.18.09mp3: nite jewel- “weak for me”I have been absolutely in love with Nite Jewel since I first stumbled upon them on one of my nights full of downloading music. I became an even larger fan when I got to see them perform at Modified last year. Well apparently Dam-Funk is also a huge fan and snatched up a bunch of copies of their out-of-print LP, Good Evening. And now Stones Throw has released one of my favorites tracks of theirs, "Weak For Me," on a 45! What's even more awesome is the label hinted that they'll be working with the band even more in the ...
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11.18.09show announcement: rogue wave at club congressHuge show announcement here! Rogue Wave is going to be playing at Club Congress in Tucson on April 24th. The band will be touring in support of their follow-up to 2007's stellar album, "Asleep At Heaven's Gate." Their new album "Permalight" is set to be released on March 2nd and was recorded with producer extraordinaire Dennis Herring . There's not a peer about openers or any details beyond the date of the show, but needless to say I'm excited. I'll keep you updated on any more information I can get my hands on.
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11.18.09mp3: four tet- “love cry”It has been five long years since Kieran Hebden has released an album under the Four Tet moniker. I'm sure there have been countless fans on their knees each night praying for another round of IDM magic and their effort has finally paid off. Domino will release the new LP, "There Is Love In You," on January 26th. The first single is called "Love Cry" and is being released on a 12" on December 8th. The 9 minute track is slow to build but once the shuffling drums kick in after a minute or so and those gorgeous vocals take ...
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11.18.09contest: win tickets to neon indian at the rhythm roomOne of the most anticipated shows of the past couple of months is coming up on Sunday. As always, FMF wants to thank our readers for continuing to allow us to bore you day after day, and we figure the best way to do that is making sure you have as much money to spend on booze at this show as possible. With that in mind we got our hands on a pair of tickets for the Neon Indian show on Sunday night. Email contests@factorymadefuture.com before Saturday and you could win them. We'll announce the winner on Sunday morning!
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