broken social scene /// meet me in the basement

Broken Social Scene performing "Meet Me in the Basement" on Light Night with Jimmy Fallon.

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dean & britta /// friday i'm in love

This is Dean & Britta's cover of "Friday I'm In Love" by the Cure. It's from a Cure tribute album called Just Like Heaven. Pretty killer tribute album by the way.

I <3 Friday.

_GP

wild life society ///

Wild Life Society

Wild Life Society hails from Jacksonville, FL and is additional proof that rich musical creativity is as much a part of Florida as the St. Johns River and hanging chads. With the audio engineering expertise of Ryan Turk at ALR Warehouse Studios, they've just released a splendid new collection of songs. These are musically exciting times to be in Florida; their newly released EP is sure to do for them what Wizard of Ahhhs did for Black Kids. I hate to be such a hype monster about it, but the music is just that good. It is a perfect blend of accessible, eclectic, and beautiful. Alex E, the main vocalist, provides a fantastic vocal performance that has the luscious reverb quality akin to Victoria Legrand of Beach House. The rhythm section's role extends beyond time keeping. Often times the rhythm is reminiscent of Vampire Weekend becoming as much a part of the hooks as vocal lines or lead guitar.

Today, they will be celebrating the release of their new EP with a show at the Sinclair in Jacksonville. Check them out tonight if you are in the North Florida area. Otherwise they are a must-see when they come to a town near you. WLS puts on one of the best live performances of any band that I've seen in recent memory. The energy of the music will wash over you. Guaranteed.

The new EP is out on Skinny Records.

Support them & follow them:

WLS @ PureVolume

WLS @ MySpace

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the national /// bloodbuzz ohio video

Enjoy the video for the first single off of the National's highly anticipated High Violet.

The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (official video) from The National on Vimeo.

Also, the National will be playing High Violet this Saturday via live concert stream HERE.
The concert will benefit the Red Hot Organization. It is an international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture, e.g. "AIDS Burger in Paradise".

Here's the trailer to get you pumped for the concert:



OK. I'll try to stop raving about the National for at least a week, but it'll be hard considering I'm an upwardly mobile stiff with minor social anxiety.

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no love for ned ///

No Love for Ned is an awesome internet radio show out of Chapel Hill, NC hosted by Ned. Ned has been putting this thing on for eight years--pretty impressive! It is awesome for two reasons. First, like Chapel Hill, the radio show is home to unpretentious indie rock. Second, Ned is cool about playing music that you send him.

If you think your music fits his format, send your music material or links to:
ned@noloveforned.com

You can catch a new show on Mondays or check out the archives:

no love for ned online radio

Give Ned some love:
no love for ned @ MySpace

_GP

sonic youth interview ///

1991 Sonic Youth interview with Nardwuar.

It's hilarious.





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brendan canning interview ///

Interview with Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene
@ the Aquarian Weekly

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woozyhelmet ///

WOOZYHELMET is bringing back the fun to punk rock. Drawing influences like HALF JAPANESE and DANIEL JOHNSTON together to make spazzed out, yet melodic jagged punk rock. 

Anyone who was a fan of LES SAVY FAV or Q AND NOT U back in the day will really love this, but also if you dig PAVEMENT and all that jive, this will be your bag.

Check these Texas bros out on their Myspace paaaage.

woozyhelmet @ myspace

-WT

touring ///

John Dickerson over at Slate wrote up a very nice piece on a small time musical act called Girlyman. I don't particularly care for this band. Regardless, the story does a good job illustrating the struggles and triumphs of being a small touring band.

You can find the story here.

-GP

pavement /// major leagues

I love the first week of Major League Baseball!
It's usually the only time during the season where my team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, is at .500.
I've posted this video in celebration of this ephemeral moment.

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mercutio ///

Anybody missing good "indie rock" will be happy to hear Mercutio. This is a band that harks back to Cap'n Jazz, Modest Mouse, and I even hear some Sunny Day Real Estate in there, although it's almost too happy for that comparison. These kids are from New London, Connecticut and have new songs on the way. For now, dig the vibes on their myskizz page.

mercutio @ myspace

-WT

the hold steady /// the weekenders

Heaven is Whenever will be available May 4th. Until then, here's a new and very righteous jam by the Hold Steady called "The Weekenders.

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band of horses /// compliments

Video for "Compliments" off of the upcoming album, Infinite Arms, by Band of Horses.

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the national /// bloodbuzz ohio

The National have released a righteous jam from High Violet.

The song is called Bloodbuzz Ohio.

Download here: Bloodbuzz Ohio MP3

This song is good. Very good.

_GP

The Thermals ///

Just a reminder to all our JR readers in Florida: the Thermals are coming!

Apr 7 2010 8:00P	The Social	Orlando, Florida
Apr 8 2010 8:00P	Club Downunder	Tallahassee, Florida
Apr 9 2010 8:00P	University of Florida - Rion Ballroom	Gainesville, Florida
Apr 10 2010 8:00P	Cafe Eleven	St. Augustine, Florida

I believe the Gainesville show is free. Dirty, dirty.

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broken social scene /// two new songs

BSS released two new songs for the listening masses: "Forced to Love" and "All to All".

They're off the forthcoming album, Forgiveness Rock Record.

Check the songs out at myskizzaloo: Broken Social Scene @ myspace

Sorry (to the punk fans and other peeps unimpressed by BSS) for spamming your life with this shit.


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StreightAngular /// After and Before

StreightAngular proudly hails from Bostonville, Alaska. I assume this is located somewhere between Fenway Park and ANWR...? You should definitely check these guys out if you like the idea of a Nada Surf sounding band with a motley song writing approach a la Wowee Zowee.

They have a newish album called After and Before. You can get a digital copy via iTunes. My favorite tracks are as follows:

"Are You Ever Satisfied?" -- Well executed call-and-response verse. It is beautifully deplete of emotion and connotes a lack of satisfaction. The verse leads into a Talking Headsesque chorus. And I like that A LOT. You'd swear they got David Byrne to chime in.

"Girl with a Tambourine" -- Cute, catchy, and poppy. This song highlights the complementary nature of the male and female vocal parts. It's kind of hard to get the chorus out of your head after a few listens.

Check them out at myspace and then order a physical copy of the LP.

StreightAngular @ myskizzadoodledooo


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Fight This Generation ///

Slate Magazine had an interesting article today about Pavement and the indie/alternative movement at large. Here's the link:
The Pavement reunion and the end of baby boomer cultural hegemony.

_GP

The National /// Terrible Love

Here's a video of the National playing the album opener from their forthcoming album, High Violet. I've been pretty excited about the release of this album. I think this video of "Terrible Love" justifies my excitement.

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bed wettin bad boys ///

These guys are a good band with a stupid name. This is genuine punk rock played by genuine dudes (note Hooters t-shirt). Those Australians know how to keep it real. Check 'em out on myskizz.

bed wettin' bad boys @ myspace

-WT