I’ve always thought it was super cool when bands would compose and perform live scores to accompany old silent films but I’ve never been able to catch one. Aside from the Deerhoof/”Heaven And Earth Magic” pairing (part of which was cannibalized for Friend Opportunity), this seems like the best one you could catch: From House [...]

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Boom baby. The Arcade Fire are back. Last week they played a secret gig for around 50 people — their first in about three years — and it included a fair amount of new tracks. Video of one just surfaced, so here it is for you to enjoy! Watch clips from the show at Consequence [...]

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We just got our promo of Devo’s new record Something For Everyone at the record store and I’ve been playing the hell out of it. The whole thing’s good, but the first half of the record is just excellent. So naturally that lead to a little youtube-ing to see what their upcoming Forecastle show might [...]

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When I opened my mail on Saturday, I let out a “whoa” when I saw that Antarctica Takes It! had mailed me a new record. I remembered loving their first album in 2006 (and the wider-released reissue in 2008, but never heard a peep out of them in the years since. Well, turns out they’ve [...]

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The Henry Clay People’s Somewhere Along the Golden Coast is in stores tomorrow, but they must’ve felt like you needed a treat just a little bit earlier than that, because they just shared this video for the track “Your Famous Friends.” Just like when we last left them, they sound like a poppier (better) version [...]

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Here’s a great video of the Super Furry Animals’ frontman Gruff Rhys covering Kevin Ayers’ “Singing a Song in the Morning” while in Mexico City. It takes a minute to get into the cover, but it’s worth it. Then once you’ve checked this out, head over to Colour Me In to watch the rest of [...]

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I still haven’t managed to catch Black Diamond Heavies live yet, but I think this week might finally give me the chance I need. In addition to hitting Louisville, they’ve got this appetizing looking date coming up this week… Black Diamond Heavies at the Green Lantern 6/10 | 8pm | 21+

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So yeah, this has pretty much been posted everywhere today, but it’s too good to pass up. Plus I spent the whole day packing to move into my new apartment, so what better way to unwind than with a couple of nerdy chuckles?

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Here’s another sneak peek at Of Montreal’s upcoming record False Priest. This one’s a funky cut wherein Kevin laments his involvement with a pretty messed up girl.

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