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Josh Harmony – Providence [Music Preview]

BRQ — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:18:13 +0000

Skateboarder Josh Harmony has always been portrayed a subtle songwriter, but I’ve never actually gotten the chance to hear anything before this preview that posted today on Facebook. If this trailer is any indication, I can’t wait to hear more from Taller Than Trees.

Skateboarding and music . . . has there ever been a better pairing?

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Blur releases “Fool’s Day” in support of Record Store Day

BRQ — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:53:46 +0000

The first new track from London royalty Blur, “Fool’s Day” was released as a Record Store Day exclusive that was limited to 1,000 copies. The single is Blur’s first in nearly seven years.

”We want independent record stores to continue — they’re an important part of our musical culture.”

Damon Albarn told the Sun the above, despite the single only being released in London record shops and not in the States. The band has, however, decided to release the single as a free download for the price of an email address at Blur.co.uk.

The single is pretty mellow and pretty repetitive but I, for one, am excited to hear what follows in the coming months as Blur go back into the studio according to NME.

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The National debut new tracks live at Big Ears Festival

BRQ — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:23:15 +0000

After already hearing “Bloodbuzz Ohio” and “Terrible Love”, The National aren’t being shy about tracks from the upcoming High Violet album. These videos, taken from the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN are a bit shaky but give us more insight into what will be an amazing album. High Violet is due out May 11.

Continue reading after the break for videos

The National – “Afraid of Everyone”

The National – “Conversation 16″

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New Band of Horses – “Compliments”

BRQ — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:13:12 +0000

Despite not remembering half of the Band of Horses show in Boulder, something about this song rings a bell. The first single from the upcoming Infinite Arms album, “Compliments” might be one of my favorite BOH tracks. So many other forums have already dismissed this as an “over-polished, studio-friendly” track. So what? Band of Horses lyrical prowess and guitar rock are far past being lo-fi noisemakers and are poised for greatness.

MP3: “Compliments” – Band of Horses

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Against Me! strikes back with “Rapid Decompression”

BRQ — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:27:31 +0000

Against Me!’s last album was a major label crossover that almost left the band in shambles. With half of their cult fan-base alienated as Tom Gabel walked his tour bus on MTV, original drummer Warren left the band permanently to pursue personal interests. The interesting part was that New Wave wasn’t even a departure for Florida’s finest anarchists. It had every bit of muscle, grit, and literate spit that its predecessors had.

Now, Against Me! follows up their major label attempt with 2010′s White Crosses. I’ve got to admit that the cover art for White Crosses set me aback a little bit . . . reminding me more of a Skid Row LP than a punk rock statement. Nonetheless, the video for “Rapid Decompression” follows the black-and-white formula that has kept the band’s context as something more than a glitzed-up, punk trend.

I Was a Teenage Anarchist EP will be released 4/20, and White Crosses will be released 6/08. The following White Crosses tour hits Colorado Springs (The Black Sheep) on 5/06

04/16 – Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
04/17 – Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
04/18 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theatre
04/20 – Newport, KY @ The Historic Southgate House
04/21 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
04/22 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
04/23 – Toledo, OH @ Headliners
04/24 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
04/25 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
04/26 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
04/28 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
04/29 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
04/30 – Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
05/02 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
05/04 – Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Company
05/05 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
05/06 – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
05/07 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05/08 – Henderson, NV @ Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
05/10 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
05/11 – San Antonio, TX @ Scoutbar
05/24 – Munich, Germany @ 59 to 1
05/25 – Cologne, Germany @ Luxor
05/26 – Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
05/27 – Berlin, Germany @ Festsaal Kreuzberg
05/29 – Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk (Univ of Herts)
05/30 – Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival
05/31 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Slam Dunk Festival
06/01 – London, UK @ The Relentless Garage
06/02 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 + 3
06/03 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 2
06/13 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
08/12 – Oslo, Norway @ Oya Festival
08/15 – Ankkarock, Finland @ Ankkarock Festival

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She & Him dazzle Letterman

BRQ — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:48:27 +0000

Zooey Deschanel and M Ward have been hitting the promotional circuit hard in support of Volume 2. The duo played Letterman on Friday and put on a jazzed-up, cabaret-sounding rendition of “In The Sun” that is just so damn retro and funky that it’s beautiful. Zooey looked a little stiff at first but then warmed into her role as the songstress with the limelight.

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[MP3] Tokyo Police Club – “Breakneck Speed”

BRQ — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:25:55 +0000

Tokyo Police Club basically fell off the face of the planet since releasing Elephant Shell a few years back. Despite touring and making cameo appearances on Desperate Housewives, TPC’s internet buzz has been pretty non-existent. “Breakneck Speed”, the first single off of the upcoming Champ, has been the first we’ve heard from the band in quite awhile, but just as Dave Monks laments, “It’s good to be back”.

“Breakneck Speed” might not be the most apt name for the track, but for anyone who is a fan of solid rock ‘n’ roll, this single hits on all of the critical points. Monks hasn’t changed up his crooning style a bit and the track moves in the futuristic guitar rock that Tokyo Police Club affectionately put their stamp on in their formative years. Take a gander for yourself:

MP3: “Breakneck Speed” – Tokyo Police Club

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[MP3] Roadside Graves – “Liv Tyler”

BRQ — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:40:56 +0000

I have recently become obsessed with Roadside Graves and their ode to Liv Tyler from their 2010 EP, You Won’t Be Happy With Me. The sound that Roadside Graves are making is more epic than most bands that are exploring this alt-roots rock sound and the EP is absolutely fantastic. Autumn Tone Records has a stable of acts under their belt that is looking better by the day. Look for this band’s star to rise uber-fast.

MP3: “Liv Tyler” – Roadside Graves

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[MP3] The National – “Bloodbuzz Ohio”

BRQ — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:12:53 +0000

The National have just released the first official single from High Violet, which is due May 11. These Brooklyn-based veterans do emotional intensity better than anyone these days, and in my opinon, are one of the most important bands making music just below the radar these days. They also premiered High Violet’s opening track on Jimmy Fallon about a month ago (as seen below).

MP3: “BloodBuzz Ohio” – The National

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[Band to watch] We Have Band

BRQ — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:32:03 +0000

We Have Band are a three piece, electro-rock outfit hailing from London. The trio’s debut album, WHB, is scheduled for an April 5th release, and has a few tracks already circulating the internet. “Divisive” is the first licensed preview from the album and puts the trio’s mainstream, electro charm on full display.

MP3: “Divisive” – We Have Band

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