Album Stream: Wire - The Black Session: Paris 10 May 2011
Wire is set to release The Black Session: Paris 10 May 2011 on Feb. 7. The live album was recorded in front of thousands and was originally available exclusively on the band’s tour, but Wire wants to give fans who weren’t able to see them live this special keepsake. read more
Found in: Featured AudioVideo Premiere: Cataldo - "Prison Boxing" (Live)
Seattle based Cataldo, which is the recording name Eric Anderson uses, has recently released Prison Boxing; an album that explores feeling trapped and hopeless. Together with a group of friends, Anderson puts on an uplifting presentation of emotions. read more
Found in: Featured VideosWatch Wild Flag on Letterman
Wild Flag made their network TV debut on the Late Show with David Letterman. The late-night host was more than enthusiastic about the performance, with long-time sidekick Paul Shaffer saying “This is my new favorite band.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch the First 10 Minutes of Sigur Rós' Inni
As previously reported, Sigur Rós has a new film and live album due out in the U.S. this week. You can now watch the first 10 minutes of that film through the band’s Facebook page. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to a Previously Unreleased Nirvana Concert
Pitchfork points out that Duane Bruce, an alum of the Boston radio station WFNX, has posted a previously unreleased Nirvana concert that took place right before the release of Nevermind. The set was originally released through The Boston Phoenix’s website. read more
Found in: Music, NewsGreen Day Debuts Winehouse Tribute Song
During their show last week in California, Green Day not only premiered new music, but also played a tribute song for Amy Winehouse simply titled, “Amy.” The track is stripped down and the lyrics are presented as a letter to Winehouse herself. Billie Joe Armstrong cries out the sincere chorus, “Amy don't you go / I want you around / Singin' woah please don't go / Do you wanna be a friend of mine?” read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Kanye West Make Surprise Appearance in London
Last night, London fans of Big Sean were graced by the presence of Kanye West for one song. Fresh off the release of his album with Jay-Z, West spent time overseas and also made an unannounced appearance with Prince in Norway as well. read more
Found in: Music, NewsLive Stream Lollapalooza on YouTube This weekend
This weekend YouTube invites you to share in a cyber celebration.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Sufjan Stevens and Bryce Dessner Perform "Pleasure Principle"
Whether you were first acquainted with the track in your living room or as a wide-eyed audience member during the singer’s sensory rich live performances, it’s hard not to consider Sufjan Steven’s sprawling 25-minute “Impossible Soul” as one of the highlights of last year’s The Age of Adz.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch tUnE-yArDs Perform "Gangsta" and "You Yes You"
tUnE-yArDs, the ridiculously capitalized project of Merrill Garbus, recently played a couple songs for Yours Truly. The avant-garde songstress talks a little bit about her recent LP, w h o k i l l, before diving into “Gangsta” and “You Yes You” from the new album. Using live sampling pedals in lieu of a full band, Garbus puts on a must-watch performance that’s beyond description.... read more
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