CMJ 2009: Alec Ounsworth, YACHT, The XX, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Roadside Graves and More
Over the course of a properly executed CMJ Music Marathon, the participant will begin to believe that all life occurs in a dingy-bar basement, sustenance equals falafel stands, and that a 9-to-5-er cares about the plight of an orange lanyard-clad nimwit who attends concerts around the clock but can’t be bothered to charge their cell phone. Credit YACHT for a dose of alternative unreality to skew the focus yet again during a Thursday that also featured essential indie blog Aquarium Drunkard’s well-curated showcase, the XX at the Apple Store, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s frontman breaking loose, and Cymbals Eat... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusPDX Pop Now! kicks off in Portland today
As MTV proudly pointed out last week, Portland, Oregon has rain, serial killers, and, oh yes, bands! In celebration of this city’s thriving music scene, the fifth annual PDX Pop Now! festival gets underway today at Rotture.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFader to Release Black Lips/YACHT 7
You could pout at Fader and Southern Comfort for releasing a mere 500 copies of the records in its special 7" vinyl series, or you could accept that’s how "limited edition" works, and bust ass to get a piece. Here are some tips to getting your hands on the magazine’s newest, featuring unreleased tracks by Black Lips and YACHT (see cover art above). "The records will be created and distributed to top DJs, artists and influencers." What are you doing with your life? Do you love tight spaces and expensive headphones? Be a DJ! Are you sad? Probably because you... read more
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