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NXNE Song Of The Day: Low – So Blue

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Paul in North By Northeast, Song of the Day | Leave a comment

After 20 years or so, we’ve more or less come to know what to expect from Low – spare, contemplative tunes centred around the harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Yet even after all these years the Duluth band still has a few tricks up their sleeves and can still surprise, especially in a live festival setting where the audience might possibly be treated to a Rihanna cover or even a nearly 30 minute, drone-based, one song set. This is not to say that they’re likely to go all Spinal Tap Mark II during their set at The Horseshoe for NXNE, but you never know. To be honest, a small part of me hopes that they do.

What we do know is that Low are touring behind their Jeff Tweedy produced The Invisible Way, released last year. Have a listen to “So Blue” off of that very album.

Low plays The Horseshoe Tavern Wednesday June 18 @ 12am.

Song Of The Day: Yann Tiersen – Comptine d’un autre ete, l’apres-midi

Posted on May 20, 2014 by halley in Song of the Day | 1 Comment

There are a few standard parental words of advice I think we all wish we’d listened to when we were kids:

1) Wear sunscreen;
2) Write thank you notes;
3) Don’t pick your nose in public; and
4) Practice the piano.
Although #1-3 are super important, this post relates to the fourth. I am on a huge ivory-tickler rampage lately, meaning my ears have been full of American standards like Billy Joel – but the list is currently being topped by a certain European musician. Yann Tiersen is basically rocking my world. The French music-maker has me dreaming of taking up the piano (… and guitar, and xylophone, and accordion… and typewriter) and making a new life as a runaway keyboardist.
A perfect example is his Comptine d’un autre ete, l’apres-midi. The track is 2:21 of beautiful. And it’ll remind you of the epic quality of Amelie. Take a listen. Or 3.

Song of the Day: James – Moving On

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

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You know, it’s funny they ran Britpop nostalgia week a few weeks ago on BBC when there are clearly still some bands from that era going strong. Manic Street Preachers have a new album out this year, Gruff Rhys and Damon Albarn just released solo records and then there’s James. The Manchester band has never really stopped making quality music (save for a few years in the 2000’s) and will have 14th(!) album this year. The lead single is Moving On and has some typical James traits – soaring choruses, uplifting vocals and a wonderful sax bit. It’s enough to get you excited for the new release, which will hopefully be followed by a North American tour. Check it out!

Song of the Day: Kasabian – Eez Eh

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

Hard to believe it’s been a good three years since the last Kasabian record, but it has been that long.

The new track is called “Eez-Eh” and as you would imagine, it’s full of words you just want to sing out loud. With its electro beats, the track is more reminiscent of earlier Kasabian stuff. Regardless, it is a fun summer track. The new Kasabian record is supposed to take them back to their roots, so that has a lot of people excited. Check it out.

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