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Midlake - Rulers, Ruling All Things

 

Download: Rulers, Ruling All Things by Midlake

The more I hear the new stuff from Midlake, the more excited I get. I know it may be difficult to get excited about dreamy psych/folk/baroque/pop thing but I am. The more Midlake explores simplicity and harmony and its inner Fairport Convention, the more I like. I am awake. 

My friend Bab wanted to know if I wanted to see them in SF on March 4th. I do. But I told him that I'd fall asleep which is probably true, so I won't go. I'm too tired to see shows on a Thursday in SF. Shit, I'd have to find a parking space. Ugh. Maybe I'll go if Bab drives. 

2010 Coachella Lineup

 

I've never been to Coachella. Perhaps I'm too old or too busy or don't live in SoCal. But damn I'd like to see this. Pavement for one. It's over my Birthday as well. Maybe I should treat myself. Anyone else going?

Besides Pavement... Yo La Tengo, Big Pink, Florence and the Machine, Deerhunter, Phoenix, Gorillaz, Edwin Sharpe, MGMT, Dead Weather, Yeasayer, PIL, Vampire Weekend, Them Crooked Vultures, and LCD Soundsystem hold my interest. I could give a shit about Jay Z. 

Star and Micey - Mercy

 

Download:Mercy (live) by Star and Micey

Sure I'll post your music if you're a band that follows me on Twitter... why not? Especially if it's as solid as Star and Micey. They're a Memphis based folk pop band signed to Ardent. Mercy is a live track recorded at Ardent studios. Ardent is famous for recording a bunch of awesome stuff including Big Star and the Replacements. 

Beach House - Norway

 

Download: Norway by Beach House

I had a sign on top of my front door that said "Beach House". I bought it on eBay. One of the hooks fell off and I haven't replaced it. Any house I live in is a Beach House. The band Beach House is from Maryland. Their third album, "Wowza" "Teen Dreams", is coming out soon. They are pretty mellow, but I understand Wowza Teen Dreams picks things up a bit. I'm looking forward to checking it out. Maybe I'll fix that sign this weekend.

The So So Glos - Isn't It A Shame

 
Download: Isn't It a Shame by The So So Glos

I heard part of this track twice on XMU and for some reason could not remember their name. I would always catch it in the middle and then could never put who it was to memory. I think I restarted this blog just so I could post this song. It drove me crazy for a week. I finally found it and present it to you.

Jay Reatard Dead at 29 (RIP)

It's upsetting news when something like this happens. My kids were really into Jay Reatard. His last album on Matador was awesome. The fact that he's gone doesn't make sense right now. Needless to say, it's sad. 

Waiting For Something - a short documentary about Jay Reatard

Jay Reatard | MySpace Music Videos

Shotgun Showdown - Mummy

 

Download: Mummy by Shotgun Showdown

Very cool Long Beach, CA band. Shotgun Showdown. Go there and support these ladies. Help them get things going. I think they've got something. 

Midlake - Acts of Man

 

I think I was stunned by Midlake's last record. Just a beautiful thing. The Trials of Van Occupanther. Their new album The Courage of Others will be released Feb. 2. Here's the first track. Acts of Man.    

Start This Up Again?

Should I start this blog up again? I like music. It would be good to promote the stuff I like and hear. Thinking about it...