We Were Promised Jetpacks – “Ships With Holes Will Sink”
edinburgh quartet we were promised jetpacks released their debut LP “four walls” last month on fat cat. we’re pumped. “ships with holes will sink” is our fav off the record. b3sci rock and roll lifestyle 2009.
rating: 7.8
Michael Jackson – “Remember the Time” (Sleeper Heartbroken Remix) (Feat. Telepopmusik)
oh my my, oh hell yes, honey put on that party dress. this is the jam.
rating: 8.9
As Tall As Lions – “Circles (Live In NY)”
As Tall As Lions – “Song For Luna”
the more i hear “Circles” (studio version here) the more it grows on me. ATAL third LP you can’t take it with you will be released on August 18. when they played Reggies in Chicago last year, we spoke about the new record as they were in the process of choosing a producer. they explained it was a tough choice because their songwriting process is an intricate one involving every member of the band. that, and the fact they were looking forward to exploring new rhythmic ideas, or better put… someone that gets “it” = right chemistry = right producer. i was the lucky LAST person allowed in the door at LA’s sold out Troubadour gig in February. they debuted some of the songs, and there were some great things taking shape. we’ll see. good things come to those who wait..
“Song For Luna” is a favorite off their last and self-titled sophomore ’06 LP..
rating: 8.7
Arctic Monkeys – “Crying Lightening”
Arctic Monkeys new single “Crying Lightening” is familiar and different in all the right ways. it’s a departure from there more “pop” single predecessors, and builds to be a solid track. off there upcoming LP Humbug to be released in late August, with several tracks produce by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age.
rating: 7.6
from the you may be blue EP released in ’08, the title track is an american folk journey into what could only be a somber and bitter life experience.. “my time with you, beat a thorn-filled path, blood filled where we passed through”. their new record tight knit was released via Sub Pop this past February.
rating: 7.5
Little Dragon – “Blinking Pigs”
we’re huge marks for this band. little dragon’s self-titled debut was one of our favorite records of ’07. we dig this song well enough. but here’s to yukimi & the swedes bringing that “twice” work on the full release of their upcoming “machine dreams” lp.
rating 7.5
The Kid Daytona – Lately (Feat. Amanda Diva)
an early favorite off the kid daytona’s just released “come fly with me” LP. one of our fav hip hop records of ’09. get familiar.
rating 8.0
this morning Robert Strange MacNamara passed away at the age of 93 in his Washington home. he was a witty bright intellect who found himself in the middle of national and global controversy throughout the second half of the 20th century. he starred in the Academy Award Winning documentary The Fog of War in 2003 at the age of 87. it’s an insightful film that explores the minds of those who make ethically challenging decisions in the face of war. see the movie below… more on Robert here.
Foreign Born – “Early Warnings”
off their sophomore album person to person. indie rock and classic brit-pop influence can’t be missed in these tunes. LA’s Foreign Born give us an exciting follow up to their anthem steady on the wing now.
rating: 7.5
so i was watching the film “independence day” the other day, i mean why not right? its fourth of july weekend! that’s what you do, right? and really everytime i watch the film i think (other than, man, why wasn’t harvey fierstein’s character more developed, amirite?) holy shit why didn’t the aliens invade packing macs? RIGHT???? i mean as was called out in the movie, the aliens knew when to attack us, how to attack us, all that bullshit, supposedly studied the human race for decades and then they neglect the whole mac/pc virus thing????
right… anyway, can you say bitchin’ sequel? the aliens return + macs……i see the screenplay (this is just an idea) playing out in three basic phases, 1) aliens blow shit up….this is good for at least 45 minutes of film time, 2) goldblum’s fuckin’ puzzled…..this should go on for about 45 minutes too….goldblum puzzled = $$$$$$, trust us! 3) we make millions. you know vivica fox’s plastic surgery fund is runnin’ a bit thin, she’d be down for sure and we could prob get bill pullman to work for weed. so roland emmerich, ball is in your court, dude, call us!
The Beatles – “Strawberry Fields Forever” (Love Version)
The Beatles – “I Me Mine” (Let It Be Naked Version)
an incredible remix done by the man, the myth, the legend George Martin and his son Giles. off the Love album released in November of ’06, as a soundtrack to the Cirque du Soleil show, “Strawberry Fields Forever” is built off an early acoustic demo made by John. Martin takes the song’s coda concept and runs with it, creating an incredible collage of themes from throughout The Beatles catalogue.
this brakes down the writing and recording process of “Strawberry Fields Forever” and here’s a killer link to get some of those early versions. speaking of their writing process, below is a highlight from their last original release.. the ‘Let It Be’ film, George Harrison’s “I Me Mine”. complete with John and Yoko making out and waltzing in fine fashion..
