Vinyl is back. While it only accounts for 0.01% of all music sales, vinyl sales went up 89% in 2008 as compared to 2007. It would be interesting to see how these numbers compare to vinyl sales when vinyl was the format to buy music. Check out the article here.
Better than twitter? Or should I set up one of those too? At what point does one's internet presence become overextended?
Enter to win tickets to see City and Colour on their headlining tour.
http://www.vagrant.com/cityandcolour/cctixgiveaway.html
Check back in a few weeks for my Best of '08 list. This album will definitely be on there.
http://www.vagrant.com/cityandcolour/cctixgiveaway.html
Check back in a few weeks for my Best of '08 list. This album will definitely be on there.
Folie a Deux sounds pretty good on my first listen through. Although they've gained a lot of popularity in the last few years, I think it's all deserved. They work pretty hard and the music is catchy. Many people are still stuck on Take This to Your Grave, which was - and is - an amazing album. But good bands mature and change. This can definitely be seen in Fall Out Boy's subsequent albums and I think it has been a good thing. My music tastes have changed since 2003 and it seems, FOB have changed enough to still make them relevant to me. And relevant to a few more million people as well. Oh well, I guess sharing is a good thing, right?Download the new album for $3.99 (as of right now) on AmazonMP3, $9.99 on iTunes.
Purchase a hard copy from Amazon.
Get on it before every song is a single.
For at least the next week, City and Colour's Bring Me Your Love will be selling for $1.99 on AmazonMP3. That is $1.99 for the entire album. This album ranks in my top 10 for the year and it has tremendous staying power so far. Don't miss out on this deal - plus its less than 2 bucks!
For my "review" of the album, go to this post.
For my "review" of the album, go to this post.
Just got back from the Middle East, which was hot as always. That's not even an intentional joke.
However, Brooklyn's We Are Scientists were great! I've been into these guys since their first cd and it was great to see a lot of the old stuff mixed in with the new album. They are huge in the UK and hopefully they'll become more successful over here so they come around more often. It certainly seemed like the Downstairs was almost at capacity - probably a good sign, especially for the second night of the tour.
Here's the set list.
Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt (With Love And Squalor)
Chick Lit (Brain Thrust Mastery)
This Scene Is Dead (With Love And Squalor)
Inaction (With Love And Squalor)
Impatience (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Let's See It (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Cash Cow (With Love And Squalor)
Can't Lose (With Love And Squalor)
Callbacks (With Love And Squalor)
That's What Counts (Brain Thrust Mastery)
After Hours (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Textbook (With Love And Squalor)
Tonight (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Dinosaurs (Brain Thrust Mastery)
It's A Hit (With Love And Squalor)
Lethal Enforcer (Brain Thrust Mastery)
The Great Escape (With Love And Squalor)
I can't possibly only recommend one song, so go here and listen and then buy the albums!
Amazon, iTunes
However, Brooklyn's We Are Scientists were great! I've been into these guys since their first cd and it was great to see a lot of the old stuff mixed in with the new album. They are huge in the UK and hopefully they'll become more successful over here so they come around more often. It certainly seemed like the Downstairs was almost at capacity - probably a good sign, especially for the second night of the tour.
Here's the set list.
Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt (With Love And Squalor)
Chick Lit (Brain Thrust Mastery)
This Scene Is Dead (With Love And Squalor)
Inaction (With Love And Squalor)
Impatience (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Let's See It (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Cash Cow (With Love And Squalor)
Can't Lose (With Love And Squalor)
Callbacks (With Love And Squalor)
That's What Counts (Brain Thrust Mastery)
After Hours (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Textbook (With Love And Squalor)
Tonight (Brain Thrust Mastery)
Dinosaurs (Brain Thrust Mastery)
It's A Hit (With Love And Squalor)
Lethal Enforcer (Brain Thrust Mastery)
The Great Escape (With Love And Squalor)
I can't possibly only recommend one song, so go here and listen and then buy the albums!
Amazon, iTunes
It's been way too long. Can you say neglect? The semester took over my life and then I just never looked back. Well, let's try this again. Give me another chance?
Expect a massive update in the next few weeks. As in, small blurbs + free mp3s from my weekly artists from April to today.
Update to include: Phantom Planet, Dear and the Headlights, Yeasayer, Edison Glass/Paper Rival/Nightmare of You (show review), Empires (free album!!!), Ratatat, Coldplay, Girl Talk, Sebastian Grainger, Visitors, Bayside, Alkaline Trio, Fleet Foxes, The Virgins, Working Title/Edison Glass (show review), As Tall As Lions (show review), The Black Ghosts, We Are Scientists (show review) and more!
I have my work cut out for me...stay tuned.
Expect a massive update in the next few weeks. As in, small blurbs + free mp3s from my weekly artists from April to today.
Update to include: Phantom Planet, Dear and the Headlights, Yeasayer, Edison Glass/Paper Rival/Nightmare of You (show review), Empires (free album!!!), Ratatat, Coldplay, Girl Talk, Sebastian Grainger, Visitors, Bayside, Alkaline Trio, Fleet Foxes, The Virgins, Working Title/Edison Glass (show review), As Tall As Lions (show review), The Black Ghosts, We Are Scientists (show review) and more!
I have my work cut out for me...stay tuned.
Artist of the Week 4/14-4/20: Circa Survive
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I have been a fan of Anthony Green for a long time now. For some people, his voice probably isn't appealing, but for me, it's the reason for my heterosexual crush. Last week, I listened to some of his solo stuff, but also ran through all of the Circa Survive tracks on my computer. Below is a track from their latest album, 2007's On Letting Go.
Also, go to Invisible Children's website, learn about their mission, and donate 99 cents to receive an exclusive Circa Survive song. Even if you aren't a fan, at least support the cause. $1 can make a difference.
Artist: Circa Survive Track: In the Morning and Amazing... MP3
Artist: Anthony Green Track: Stone Hearted Man MP3
Also, go to Invisible Children's website, learn about their mission, and donate 99 cents to receive an exclusive Circa Survive song. Even if you aren't a fan, at least support the cause. $1 can make a difference.
Artist: Circa Survive Track: In the Morning and Amazing... MP3
Artist: Anthony Green Track: Stone Hearted Man MP3
Happy Earth Day! It's the only one we have, so we should do what we can to make it better for not only ourselves, but future generations as well. Go to myfootprint.org to find out if your lifestyle needs some improvement. Nobody is perfect, but if we all do the little things to lessen our impact on the earth, then the future will be pretty green.
P.S. Take 5 minutes and take the quiz. You'll be surprised at the results. I tend to think of myself as fairly conscience of my decisions and how they affect the environment, but we would still need 4+ earths if everyone lived like me!
P.S. Take 5 minutes and take the quiz. You'll be surprised at the results. I tend to think of myself as fairly conscience of my decisions and how they affect the environment, but we would still need 4+ earths if everyone lived like me!