Entries from December 24th, 2006

12 Days of Mixmas: Day 11
Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear

December 24th, 2006 by Matt

For so many music nerds, Grizzly Bear was the “it” band of 2006. Yellow House made it to the top 10 of Pitchfork’s and the New York Times’ year end lists, as well as worked its way into the hearts of countless fans. MP3: Grizzly Bear- Knife But I do have one problem with Ed: [...]

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!!!: “All My Heroes Are Weirdos”

December 24th, 2006 by Matt

!!!’s new album, Myth Takes comes out on Warp in March. Here’s a first peak into another stunning 2007 release. Check out Dreams of Horses for two more songs from the album. MP3: !!! – All My Heroes Are Weirdos With an introductory bass line that sounds ever-so-slightly like the breakdown in Golden Earring’s “Radar [...]

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12 Days of Mixmas: Day 10
Allan Vest of the Starlight Mints

December 23rd, 2006 by Matt

I can’t really remember what I did before I fell for the Starlight Mints. My love affair started after my friend Cory introduced me to their song “Popsickle” (a defining song for that summer) and has continued well past the release of their newest (best?) album, Drowaton. MP3: Starlight Mints – Seventeen Devils And just [...]

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12 Days of Mixmas: Day 9
The Light Footwork

December 22nd, 2006 by Matt

Even though it’s been over a year, it still feels like yesterday that I got an email about The Light Footwork’s debut album, One State, Two State. They’re already working on their follow-up and plan on hitting SXSW. But for those new to the band, here’s a sampler. MP3: The Light Footwork – Pirate Karate [...]

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Video: Amy Millan’s “Skinny Boy”

December 22nd, 2006 by Matt

MOV: Amy Millan – Skinny BoyWMV: Amy Millan – Skinny Boy

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12 Days of Mixmas: Day 8
Jason/Casper of Casper and the Cookies

December 21st, 2006 by Matt

I’d been a poorly-informed fan of Casper and the Cookies ever since I randomly downloaded “Sneaky Snake” sometime last year, but their release this year, The Optimist’s Club, sealed the deal. MP3: Casper and the Cookies – Krötenwanderung After doing on on very short notice, Jason emailed me back and said that he spent “way [...]

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Robert Schneider on The Colbert Report

December 21st, 2006 by Matt

Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo was a guest last night on Stephen Colbert’s “Guitarmageddon.” He composed an original and completely unbiased song entitled “Stephen, Stephen.” I grabbed an MP3, but if you want anything else from the show, you should head here. MP3: Robert Schneider – Stephen, Stephen And now for anyone who [...]

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12 Days of Mixmas: Day 7
Sure Juror

December 20th, 2006 by Matt

I have no idea how I first found Sure Juror, or if they found me. I’m willing to bet Myspace was involved. But over the past year, they played the first show I booked in Lexington and released their superb second album, Smut. MP3: Sure Juror – Making Friends Has Never Been So Easy And [...]

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Bright Eyes: “Endless Entertainment”

December 20th, 2006 by Matt

2007 will also see the release of the new Bright Eyes album, Cassadaga, and an six song sampler EP to be released before it. MP3: Bright Eyes – Endless Entertainment It’s my belief that Conor is at his best when he’s completely out there and dramatic — unfortunately that’s also when he’s at his worst. [...]

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