New Radiohead Album Available!

may not be for everyone, but i love me some radiohead. they have a history of building up fans anticipation and then surprising them with a sneaky new album. Maybe its not just the music i like. i like the art of the album. the way that each song is completely different. the way each album has you searching for the meaning of the lyrics. or is it just the element of surprise. none the less it has me listening.

"The King Of Limbs"

Say It Ain't So Meg!

Well, one of my greatest fears has materialized. Not that I didn't see it coming. The White Stripes have announced they will make no further new recordings or perform live again. They say there are a "myriad of reasons" for the breakup, but the main one is to "preserve what is beautiful and special about the band."

I have to wonder how much of this is Meg's performance anxiety. If she knows she can never do it again. Or, if Jack as just out grown her.

We'll still see plenty of Jack through all his projects, but for me, I'll be missing Meg.

I've spent the evening watching White Stripes videos on Youtube. I suggest you all take a little time out out your day and do the same. You won't be sorry.

Here's one to start you off.

The White Stripes - My Doorbell

First Listen: Bright Eyes & Telekinesis

Probably a little too "pop" for all brothers, but I really loved Telekinesis' last album, and enjoy Bright Eyes a lot. Both albums can be listened to in their entirety through Feb 15 at @ NPR's first listen.

Also, for Drew, really love this song by Tallest Man On Earth (not sure if that linked worked?). Or, you can hear the whole concert the song comes from here.

Fast and Furious

One of my regular radio stations(WTMD) does something called "The 5 O'clock Shadow". Where they play a cover of a song followed by it's original. Today was one of my favorite Bob Marley tunes. I thought this was a great take on a great song. Another wonderfully soulful voice.

Corinne Bailey Rae - Is This Love

itunes Chris-mas

And the winner for longest time between posts is...

Thanks to Chris I had a little money to spend on new music. Went in with no real idea what I was after, and managed to find two imports I'm very happy with. Not sure if anyone knows about Adele. If you don't, you should. She has her second album "21", coming out 2/22. But, in the mean time I found an itunes exclusive EP, that has some very stripped down versions of a few songs off her debut album "19". She has the most soulful voice I've ever heard. The best description I've heard is "her voice is warm, like hot chocolate".

This is off the new album. Some of her stuff is a little poppy for my tastes, but, her voice is just so incredible. For me, her version of Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love", is as good as it gets.

The other, speaking of old Bob, is The Tallest Man On Earth. His real name is Kristian Matsson, and he's from Sweden. He often draws comparisons to an early Bob Dylan. It's mostly him and his guitar, doing very lyrical songs. I picked up his latest album "The Wild Hunt" and EP "Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird" Both are outstanding. "Little River" is my favorite song right now. I have a feeling that's going to change about a hundred times.



Both of these artists are great weekend morning music. Reading the paper with a cup of coffee. I hope y'all enjoy.

Free Song!

Woke up to this song the other day: "Snow Will Fall Tonight" by Peter Bradley Adams. It's also a free download right now: http://www.peterbradleyadams.com/

Really gentle, pleasing acoustic guitar ballad. I like it.

Side note: All Songs Considered has all of their best of 2010 podcasts out now. I always get great music from listening to the "Year in Music" and "Listener's Picks" casts in particular. Any thoughts on what your best album, song, or musical discovery of 2010 was?

better late then never

Hey everyone, I apologize about not getting to the blog yet.

I hope to catch up, for the time being check this out:

"Watch: Arcade Fire on "Saturday Night Live"

At the bottom of the short write up on Arcade Fire, click continue reading to view the video performance on SNL. They are great entertainers, I particularly like the jackets in sprawl II.

I have found Pitchfork to be an excellent source of information for whats happening in the music/media world.