Apologies for all the Bonnarumors as of late, but it’s really been occupying a lot of my time lately. According to Live Daily (via Stereogum), this year we can count on getting Paul Simon and maybe — just maybe — Paul McCartney.
I’d be excited to see Paul Simon (though I’m not sure he’s quite the “headliner” caliber they’re used to), but Paul McCartney would be the real icing on the cake. Of all bands that are even a remote possibility, he’s second on my list just behind David Bowie. Unfortunately Live Daily gives no sources for their scoop, but hey, that’s the nature of leaks isn’t it?
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have a new record I Learned the Hard way out April 6. I downloaded this yesterday afternoon, but had to wait many excruciating hours until after work and LOST to finally hear it. Totally worth the wait, guys.
MP3:Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings – I Learned the Hard Way
If you mixed a late-50s teen girl group sob story about love and a late-60s James Bond theme song, you’d probably come up with something pretty close to “I Learned the Hard Way.” It’s some classic R&B/pop with a great horn section and great vocals. In short, it’s a Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings song.
Uh… someone please record this so that I can listen to it forever and ever. Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu are teaming up to cover Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures at the Donaufestival in Austria. The fest takes place April 28-May 8 in Krems, Austria and includes performances by Panda Bear, Wolf Parade, Peaches and a bunch of other great bands.
But seriously, let’s get a recording of this collaboration, you guys.
Today I’m back in the hospital for another fun run through the American medical system. But because I’d hate to leave you guys without entertainment and me with nothing to do, I’ve decided to run this contest and kill two birds with one stone.
I’m giving away 10 copies of the Happy Hollow’s fantastic new album Spells. To enter to win, leave a comment with a suggestion for a band I’ve yet to cover here on YANP. I’ll pick the 10 that interest me the most and the winners will get a copy of Spells
Don’t forget to leave your email address in the comments. This contest is open to US residents only.
Spinner just confirmed that the Flaming Lips will be performing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety at Bonnaroo. Giiiiiantly excited for that. It’s going to be a late night set that will surely be one of the most memorable moments in Bonnaroo history (especially if Roger Waters is playing the fest and decides to swing by…)
Wayne told Spinner: “As of yesterday, we’re gonna do it at Bonnaroo at the midnight slot, the first night… We do a Flaming Lips set then starting about 2:30 we do this ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ thing. In that sense, it’s perfect for that. It lets you play a little bit longer.”
I’m unfortunately at work right now, so I can’t exactly dive into this one as much as I’d like. Suffice it to say that it’s wild and well worth your time. Paul’s Tomb: A Triumph is out April 27.
For those of you who don’t know, I work at CD Central in Lexington. So any time I can get my jobs to come together, I’m always super happy. Case in point, I made sure that Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore were going to be able to do an instore at the record store. And by “made sure,” I mean I sent a lot of begging emails and encouraged other people to make phone calls. But it worked!
Ben Sollee + Daniel Martin Moore
FREE Instore @ CD Central
Wed Feb 17 – 6PM
It’s the day after the duo’s new album Dear Companion comes out on Sub Pop, so come down and enjoy two of Kentucky’s best songwriters!
The Apples in Stereo’s new record Travellers in Space and Time is due out in April and now we’ve got some tour dates to go along with it. On this go around, they’re bringing along Generationals and Laminated Cat. But possibly the best news? They’re playing Cosmic Charlie’s in Lexington — a great new venue here in town.
the Apples in Stereo Tour Dates
Fri, April 16 — LEXINGTON, KY Cosmic Charlie’s
Sat, April 17 — MORGANTOWN, WV 123 Pleasant Street
Sun, April 18 — WASHINGTON, DC The Rock and Roll Hotel
Tues, April 20 — PHILADELPHIA, PA Johnny Brenda’s
Wed, April 21 — NEW YORK, NY Bowery Ballroom
Fri, April 23 — CAMBRIDGE, MA Middle East Underground
Sat, April 24 — ITHACA, NY Castaways
Sun, April 25 — ROCHESTER, NY Bug Jar
Tues, April 27 — CLEVELAND, OH Grog Shop
Wed, April 28 — PONTIAC, MI The Pike Room
Fri, April 30 — CHICAGO, IL Lincoln Hall
Sat, May 1 — ST. PAUL, MN Turf Club
Mon, May 3 — MILWAUKEE, WI Turner Hall
Tues, May 4 — ST. LOUIS, MO Billiken Club
