Memphis is Torquil Campbell (Stars) and Chris Dumont. Their new album A Little Place in the Wilderness is a gentle blend of light guitar and dreamy vocals. I’ve been looking for some good sleep music, and I think I might just have found it.
MP3: Memphis - I Dreamed We Fell Apart
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Of Montreal don’t play shows so much as put on plays. If you’ve seen them, then you’re probably familiar with the production that goes into their live show. The latest leg featured banners, masks, numerous costume changes, guitarists in drag, covers of Top 40 songs, and samurai sword faux-masturbation.
It’s an experience that I wouldn’t trade […]

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MP3: The Minders - Same Time, Same Place
Frequently when I’m seeing one of my favorite bands live, I get quite apathetic towards the opening act(s). Not so last night. Granted, I was already a fan of the Minders, but they did such a spectacular job that I’m sure I would have enjoyed it even if […]

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Comedian Demetri Martin will be headed out on a tour of the US in October in support of his new album, out September 26th. Be sure to friend him on Myspace!
Presale password is “jokes”
Demetri Martin Tour Dates
THU 10/5/06 San Diego Spreckles
FRI 10/6/06 Phoenix Celebrity
SAT 10/7/06 LA Avalon
SUN 10/8/06 San Francisco Filmore (tix)
THU 10/12/06 DC Lisner […]

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So I’m making up my new concert calendar and was pleased to discover that on the Viva Voce / Silversun Pickups tour dates that I’d accidently overlooked, there’s a Kentucky one. What a great year 2006 has been for concerts.
MP3: Viva Voce - From The Devil Himself
MP3: Silversun Pickups - Well Thought Out Twinkles
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There’s no way The Postmarks are from Miami. Most of southern Florida (where I was born, curiously enough) is a place where the heat can make you crazy. But the Postmarks seem to fly right in the face of that notion; they’re beautiful and peaceful.
MP3: The Postmarks - Goodbye
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The latest from Fields off their new EP. Sounds a touch like Ambulance LTD or Viva Voce.
MP3: Fields - Song For The Fields
A powerful little sample of folk-rock stylings that wouldn’t be out of place on Viva Voce’s newest effort. With “Song for the Fields,” they quickly establish a nice acoustic backdrop, then make their […]

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I’ve yet to catch these kids live, and it doesn’t look like this year will be my year. If you can make it, be sure to take lots of photos.
YYYs Tour Dates
09/28 @ RIMAC Arena at UCSD - La Jolla, CA
09/30 @ Download Festival - Mountain View, CA
10/01 @ Palladium - Los Angeles, CA
10/02 […]

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