J. Tillman Leaves Fleet Foxes
Drummer J. Tillman has left Fleet Foxes, Pitchfork points out. The announcement comes from a post on Tillman’s Tumblr that said: read more
Found in: Music, NewsFleet Foxes: 2011 Song of the Year
Our pick for the song of the year almost didn’t make it onto the new Fleet Foxes album, but one of the songs wasn’t working out in the studio, and the band needed a replacement. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe 25 Best Live Acts of 2011
Today we look at live music, the band's and solo performers who know how to command a stage. From DJs to hip-hop to bluegrass with plenty of rock 'n' roll, here are the 25 Best Live Acts of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 50 Best Songs of 2011
Every day between now and New Year’s Eve, we’ll be looking back at the best music and pop culture of 2011. Yesterday we looked at The 50 Best Albums of the Year. Today we narrow that in to particular songs. One thing I noticed filling out my own ballot was that while I tend to shy away from glossier pop, I’m still a sucker for a good hook and a joyful chorus. Looking through the final list, it seems I’m not alone. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Fleet Foxes Video Animated by Robin Pecknold's Brother
The song "The Shrine / An Argument" has been a fan-favorite since Fleet Foxes released their excellent sophomore album earlier this year, Helplessness Blues. But Fleet Foxes has posted an animated video for the 8-minute song. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Albums of 2011
Every day between now and New Year’s Day, we’ll be looking back at the best music and pop culture of 2011. We start with the year’s best albums. We had more than two dozen music critics vote, and 282 different albums showed up on their ballots. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRadiohead, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver Nominated for Uncut Music Award
Each year since 2008, Uncut Magazine has nominated an artist whose album is, in its view, "the most inspiring and richly rewarding album of the last 12 months." Past winners included Fleet Foxes, Tinariwen and Paul Weller. read more
Found in: Industry, News10 Anthems For Our Generation
Like every generation before us, we have our anthems. If the ’50s were hopeful and the ’60s were angry and the ’70s were dirty and the ’80s were flaky, there’s something for us too. read more
Found in: Music, Columns2011 Austin City Limits Day Three Recap
Another exhilarating and exhausting ACL Fest came to a close on Sunday. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter
We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below.... read more
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