Friday, June 11, 2010

NATIONAL NEWS!!


 
Some recent news for all you National fans out there!  We here at musicbleep had a chance, well two chances, to see this Brooklyn based collaboration.  Now they have recently announced "Racing Dreams" a film by Marshall Curry with music by the National.  Check out the trailer at www.racingdreamsfilm.com

ALSO.....some more exciting news....they have decided to extend there already sold out US/World tour, and new dates have recently been announced!  See below!  They are definitely NOT to be missed, so get your tickets sooooooon!

JUNE
16 JUNE: NEW YORK, NY - RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL // w/ THE ANTLERS // SOLD OUT
18 JUNE: BUFFALO, NY - ALBRIGHT-KNOX GALLERY // w/ RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, ATLAS SOUND //

JULY
27 JULY: BROOKLYN, NY - CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! w/ BEACH HOUSE // SOLD OUT
31 JULY: MONTREAL, CANADA - OSHEAGA FESTIVAL //

AUGUST
02 AUGUST: COLUMBUS, OH - LC PAVILION // w/ THE ANTLERS //
03 AUGUST: ROYAL OAK, MI - ROYAL OAK THEATRE // w/ THE ANTLERS //
04 AUGUST: MILWAUKEE, WI - RIVERSIDE THEATRE // w/ THE ANTLERS //
05 AUGUST: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FIRST AVENUE // w/ THE ANTLERS //
06 AUGUST: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FIRST AVENUE // w/ THE ANTLERS // SOLD OUT
06-08 AUGUST: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - LOLLAPALOOZA //

SEPTEMBER
09 SEPTEMBER: VANCOUVER, BC CANADA - MALKIN BOWL // w/ THE WALKMEN //
10 SEPTEMBER: VANCOUVER, BC CANADA - MALKIN BOWL // w/ THE WALKMEN // SOLD OUT
11 SEPTEMBER: REDMOND, WA - MARYMOOR AMPHITHEATER // w/ OKKERVIL RIVER //
12 SEPTEMBER: PORTLAND, OREGON - MUSICFEST NW //
24 SEPTEMBER: MONTCLAIR, NJ - WELLMONT THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
25 SEPTEMBER: PITTSBURGH, PA - CARNEGIE LIBRARY HOMESTEAD // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
27 SEPTEMBER: LOUISVILLE, KY - BROWN THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
29 SEPTEMBER: KANSAS CITY, MO - UPTOWN THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
30 SEPTEMBER: ST. LOUIS, MO - THE PAGEANT // w/ OWEN PALLETT //

OCTOBER
02 OCTOBER: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MURAT EGYPTIAN // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
03 OCTOBER: NASHVILLE, TN - RYMAN AUDITORIUM // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
04 OCTOBER: RALEIGH, NC - MEMORIAL HALL // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
05 OCTOBER: ATLANTA, GA - FOX THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
06 OCTOBER: ORLANDO, FL - HOUSE OF BLUES // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
08 OCTOBER: HOUSTON, TX - HOUSE OF BLUES // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
09 OCTOBER: DALLAS, TX - HOUSE OF BLUES // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
10 OCTOBER: AUSTIN, TX - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL //
13 OCTOBER: TUCSON, AZ - RIALTO THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
14 OCTOBER: TEMPE, AZ - MARQUEE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
16 OCTOBER: POMONA, CA - FOX THEATRE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //
18 OCTOBER: DENVER, CO - FILLMORE // w/ OWEN PALLETT //

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

KCRW WELCOMES DELTA SPIRIT



Delta Spirit stopped by the KCRW studios to play music from their latest album, HISTORY FROM BELOW.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - FANFARLO



Fanfarlo has just debuted their new videos for "Fire Escape," directed by Jamie Thraves (Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, Coldplay).

The UK five-piece will release their new digital-only "Fire Escape" EP on July 13th. In addition to its title track, the EP also features exclusive new remixes of the single by British folk-rockers, TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek, The Horrors, Toro Y Moi, and Tom Elmhirst.

Don't miss Fanfarlo at this year's Bonnaroo, performing tomorrow, Thursday June 10th at The Other Tent from 4:15-5:15pm.

Then click the link to watch the video for "Fire Escape" with the alternative ending.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhUmwVTxzI

GETTING TO KNOW...

OH MERCY.

Recently, Musicbleep had the opportunity to chat with rising star, Alexander Gow from the Australian band, Oh Mercy. Built upon a love of pop music and expressive vocals, Oh Mercy’s idiosyncratic blend of quirky pop has seen them rise to the top of Melbourne’s current crop of musicians with surprising velocity. Alexander Gow and Thomas Savage, the duo at the heart of Oh Mercy, blend evocative and intelligent lyricism with a strong pop sensibility on their debut album Privileged Woes, showcasing the depth of the young songwriters polished pop brilliance.

The young 4-piece draws their inspiration from music both old and new.  As one of the most discussed bands upon the inception of the current ‘Triple J Unearthed’ format, they were rewarded in 2007 with a slot at Australia’s biggest festival, the Big Day Out, and invited out to Austin, Texas for the 2010 SXSW Conference + Festival.  With the positive reviews from the likes of Fasterlouder and Wireless Bollinger, and radio play on Triple J and community radio nationally, Oh Mercy is ready to take America by storm.
  

Musicbleep: Did you always know you wanted to be a performer?

Oh Mercy: I don’t consider myself a performer. I’m more of a stand and deliver type musician. There are musicians about who I consider fantastic performers and some horrible performers. It’s an attitude toward the music one creates that I personally don’t subscribe to.

Musicbleep: If you were not a musician what would you want to be doing?

Oh Mercy: I’m not sure. I’ve not thought about it much. I have always known I wanted to be a musician and have never really put my mind to anything else. Maybe I could be a gardener. I think I would like to be the grounds keeper of a wealthy persons estate somewhere beautiful.

MB: What inspires your music?

OM: Lots of different things. I suppose the most important thing is my love of music. I love nothing more than drinking some coffee and putting my head phones and listening to my favourite bands. It makes me really excited to write music myself.

MB: Who are some of your musical influences? What's playing on your iPod right now?

OM: John Cale – Fear, Leonard Cohen – New Skin For The Old Ceremony and Bruce Springsteen – Darkness On The Edge Of Town.

MB: If you could pick one musician/artist (dead or alive), who would you want to work with?

OM: Paul Kelly.

MB: What's your song writing process like? Do you write by yourself or co-write with the band?

OM: I write by my self. My friend Thomas is a great musician and songwriter; he often adds bits of music to my songs. I usually start with a theme or a mood I want to base a song on and go from there. I’ll write five rubbish songs for every half decent one.

MB: So many great bands coming out of Australia, like the Temper Trap, The Middle East, etc - what's something that is unique about Oh Mercy?

OM: We don’t make an album without incorporating bird calls into our songs.

MB: What your next step? Any label offers in the States yet?

Next step is to finish the second Oh Mercy album, which is currently being recorded. As far as label offers go, fortunately, I’m not involved in any business type talk.

MB: Any U.S. gigs soon?

I’m not sure. I think there’s talk of us doing some shows in your autumn. That would be fantastic. I love America. And, there’s a lot of it to see.

MB: What's the future like for Oh Mercy? Where do you guys see yourself in the next few years?

OM: Hopefully traveling the world, playing shows and making records. For a long time.

Thanks for talking to me. Alex.

www.myspace.com/ohmercyband

Monday, June 7, 2010

THE TEMPER TRAP MEETS FACEBOOK



The Temper Trap spent this past weekend in sunny California.  First, they hit the KROQ Weenie Roast in L.A. and then headed up to the Bay area for a gig.  They also did a special live performance at the Facebook headquarters that was broadcast live for all us Facebook fans.

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - MIIKE SNOW



This is the brand new video for their single, "Rabbit." They also made an appearance on Kimmel last week and after the MTV Movie Awards last night. Also, just heard that they will be back to L.A. in October...still waiting confirmation!

THE UGLYSUIT LIVE AT THE VIPER ROOM!


A few weeks ago, musicbleep was invited to see The Uglysuit at the Viper Room, and it was quite the show.  We have been following them for quite sometime, and we were super excited to finally get the opportunity to see them live. 


The overall energy of this packed venue already set the tone for the night, and then once the band hit the stage, they confirmed that we were in for a nice intimate surprise.  I was very impressed by the fun and relaxed nature of the Oklahoma City members, while they showcased their talents that I would actually compare to the live phenomenon, My Morning Jacket; although, The Ugly Suit has a sound all their own.


The Uglysuit  really had their chance to shine in L.A. and boy did they succeed!  Based on their 45-min set, the band passed the test with flying colors.  They kept the audience dancing, cheering, and happy during the entire set and when you're in L.A. that's very important.  


They are just kicking off their US tour which includes a stop at the North Coast Music Festival in Chicago.  If in your area, this band is definitely worth checking out, both recorded and live!


Check them out at http://theuglysuit.wordpress.com/ or at http://www.myspace.com/theuglysuit.  Follow them at http://www.facebook.com/theuglysuit and @theuglysuit.  Go to iTunes and download their latest album, you will not be disappointed!