NewMusic First Spin: Discovery
Discovery is equal parts Rostam Batmanglij and Wes Miles. If their names sound remotely familiar, that’s because you’ve most likely heard their other bands. Batmanglij spends most of his time playing the organ and miscellaneous instruments in Vampire Weekend, while Miles is better known as frontman for Ra Ra Riot.
Formed back in 2005, Discovery [...]
NewMusic First Spin: The Rural Alberta Advantage
So what is the Rural Alberta Advantage? Well, according to Nils Edenloff, it’s a philosophy his brother came up to describe the finer, simpler side to growing up in the land of gas and oil. It’s also the name of the band the singer/guitarist shares with drummer Paul Banwatt (also of Woodhands) and keyboardist/singer Amy [...]
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An interview with Nardwuar and Andrew W.K.
Two of rock’n’roll’s most inimitable identities, the greatest living music journalist Nardwuar the Human Serviette and the world’s hardest partier Andrew W.K., are musical soul mates just destined to work together. Having built a friendship after first meeting back in 2002 for an interview, the two have previously paired up for live shows, which is [...]
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NewMusic First Spin: Timber Timbre
Stripped down and simple may be how Taylor Kirk functions, but Timber Timbre is equally as profound and vivid. The Toronto musician has built a reputation over the last few years with his echo-drenched, lo-fi blues, releasing two albums - 2006’s Cedar Shakes and 2007’s Medicinals – that have built him a steadily growing audience.
However, [...]
Beck launches Record Club
If you’re awaiting new music from Beck, well, it’s here! Announced yesterday on his website, Beck has begun a new project called Record Club, which will see Mr. Hansen and some friends cover a new album in one day.
The logistics for such a task seems near impossible, seeing as they are cranking out an entire [...]
NewMusic First Spin: Amazing Baby
Super fresh New York band, Amazing Baby have just released their full-length album, Rewild following their debut EP, Infinite Fucking Cross that was a free digital download back in July 2008.
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