Monthly Archives: May 2010

Free Show this Weekend!


Starting at noon tomorrow, Saturday May 29, Band of Horses will be playing LIVE for FREE at Amoeba Records in San Francisco. Purchase of their new album Infinite Arms can get you a signed poster from the band and first … Continue reading

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Recently Announced: Rock The Bells 2010 Lineup!!


Yes, it’s true! The complete lineup was confirmed Monday, May 24 at the Rock The Bells launch party in Los Angeles. Starting August 21 through August 29, the 7th annual event will be visiting four major cities – the Bay … Continue reading

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Oh, What A Package!


It’s been sixteen years since they’ve reigned at the top of the charts, but as you may have heard by now, The Rolling Stones are back on the UK’s number one spot with the reissue of Exile On Main Street. … Continue reading

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New Music Tuesday – Hank Williams III


By infusing punk and hardcore into his honky tonk roots, “hellbilly” creator Hank Williams III is back with his seventh studio album, Rebel Within. Surprisingly, the album strays a bit from the vulgarity we’ve all grown accustomed to and conducts … Continue reading

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Daily Dig – Wooden Shjips


Click & listen! Fact: People love free music. So in 2006, Wooden Shjips embraced the idea, pressed 300 records of their debut 10″ EP Shrinking Moon For You and gave them all away. Eventually these copies fell into the hands … Continue reading

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Daily Dig – Danger Mouse


Listen to the new Danger Mouse project Broken Bells! You might last remember Danger Mouse pulling a stunt with Sparklehorse in the summer of ’09, when he released a 100+ photo booklet packaged in a jewel case and included a … Continue reading

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New Music Tuesday – Nas & Damian Marley


Click & Listen to the new album! “Mr. President, what’cha doin’ for my residents/Mr. Minister why you being sinister.” Nas is always on the prowl for making a statement but he seems to execute his most powerful one alongside Damian … Continue reading

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Daily Dig – Diego’s Umbrella


If you’re on the hunt for something lively, Diego’s Umbrella is around to fulfill your stimulating needs. The sextet from San Francisco plays an Eastern European gypsy rock, similar to Gogol Bordello, but with a lean towards Spanish influences. Their … Continue reading

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Performing this weekend: Clipd Beaks


It wasn’t until I started getting into the Clipd Beaks that I discovered the most successful approach to noise rock. To Realize, released this past January, is a brilliantly complex album. While it sounds as though there are plenty of … Continue reading

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Daily Dig – My Morning Jacket


Click to listen to Evil Urges! Word on the street is that a portion of the 2010 San Francisco Outside Lands lineup has been announced. Upon the leaked artists said to perform is Kentucky rock band, My Morning Jacket. Even … Continue reading

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