MONSTERS OF FOLK

Monsters of Folk is comprised of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and singer/songwriter M.Ward. Although these critically acclaimed artists have shared the stage before, this album marks their first recorded output as a band. All four members play every instrument on the album, supplying everything from drum kills to cascading backing vocals. The songs – some road-worn fables, some intimate and intricate with electronic elements, some woozy and sun-soaked – are everything one expects from these four musical minds collaborating together. The album exudes a warm, organic spaciousness, filled by brilliant choruses, intoxicating harmonies and effortless melodies, as each member brings his own strengths to the table to create one perfect whole.

"Monsters of Folk is an honest-to-goodness debut album from a band that deserves consideration for merits entirely their own—not goodwill earned by the principles in their regular gigs." - Stereo Subversion
Official Site: http://www.blogger.com/www.monstersoffolk.com
Myspace: http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/monstersoffolk
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=329917165&s=143441

SEA WOLF'S "WHITE WATER, WHITE BLOOM" OUT NOW!

An expansive collection of modern mythology and lush orchestration, Sea Wolf’s sophomore LP, White Water, White Bloom, was penned solely by Alex Church, produced by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Monsters of Folk) and recorded with a full band (keyboardist Lisa Fendelander, bassist Ted Liscinski and drummer Joey Ficken). These new compositions were injected with a raw, dynamic energy that the band developed through extensive touring together and are once again display on their current US tour with Sara Lov www.myspace.com/saralov. Set against the changing of seasons, the record unfolds like an epic poem over 10 tracks. Pulsing with evocations of nature at its most elemental, Sea Wolf's songs are filled with vivid imagery and a cinematic sense of movement.

"(Alex) Church and Mogis lace their autumnal anthems with strings, organs, woodwinds, and clash cymbals, creating mini-symphonies that leave their mark but rarely overstay their welcome. The resulting tunes are lush, but few are truly dense, and White Water's biggest asset is its ability to wield such a large sound without replacing the woodsy, cozy feel of Church's solo performances." - All Music Guide

White Water, White Bloom Vol 3 Webisode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMpE1PInKNc
Myspace: www.myspace.com/seawolf
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=331060416&s=143441

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - MIIKE SNOW

Check out the latest video from Miike Snow, "Black & Blue."

MIIKE SNOW - Black & Blue from vincent haycock on Vimeo.

KCRW WELCOMES FANFARLO

Fanfarlo stopped by KCRW studios last week to play for Morning Becomes Eclectic. Loven it!

THE SWELL SEASON IS BACK!

After a few years from their self titled debut, "The Swell Season", featuring Glen Hansard and former girlfriend, Marketa Irglova (from the indie hit film "Once") are back with a new single 'In These Arms' which is now available to download from iTunes. Their sophomoric album "Strict Joy" will drop on October 27th. Along with these release, the duo will be starting yet another world tour with a stop here in Los Angeles at the Wiltern on November 18th. First, if you have not seen the film 'Once', see it! It is truly a genuine, romance that is discovered through music. I had the opportunity to see them perform several times, and they have this chemistry that is rarely found these days and they put on a spectacular performance. So if you get the chance, go and check them out! Tour dates and downloads can be found at www.theswellseason.com or at www.myspace.com/theswellseason Their emotional energy, and musical presence will grab you from the first listen and will make you want more.

NEW RELEASE FROM DEVENDRA BANHART!

Indie troubadour Devendra Banhart has released “Baby,” the first new material from his upcoming album What Will We Be, out October 27th on Warner Brothers Records, which is now streaming on his Myspace page. The new album was recorded in a sleepy Northern California town throughout the Spring of 2009 co-produced by Devendra and Paul Butler (from UK outfit Band Of Bees). The international media's acclaim and the size of his audience both at home and abroad earned by his debut Oh Me Oh My The Way The Day Goes By The Sun Is Setting Dogs Are Dreaming Lovesongs Of The Christmas Spirit was impressive to begin with and has increased dramatically with each subsequent release. What Will We Be is his label debut for Warner Brothers Records.

The single release has also been featured on both Pitchfork and Stereogum, with Stereogum calling the track “Slight and breezy.”

Official Artist Site: www.devendrabanhart.com

Stream “Baby” at Devendra Banhart’s Official Myspace: www.myspace.com/devendrabanhart

WHITE WATER, WHITE BLOOM VOL 2

LA music collective, Sea Wolf have released Vol. 2 in their White Water, White Bloom webisode series. In this latest installment, Alex Church discusses the impact of falling in love and the process of crafting a new record in the snow-riddled city of Montreal.

White Water, White Bloom drops this Tuesday, September 22nd courtesy of Dangerbird.

Pre-order the record via Dangerbird today (http://www.dangerbirdrecords.com/whitewaterwhitebloom)

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - ASH

Just got the video for Ash’s new song “True Love 1980,” which comes out Oct 12 and marks the beginning of their A-Z Series (“True Love 1980” is “A”) As, I'm sure you know, the A-Z series is Ash’s collection of 26 limited edition 7” and digital download singles, released every two weeks over the coming year.

THE RESISTANCE IS HERE!

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The wait is over. The Resistance, the fifth studio album from UK rockers Muse, has finally arrived in stores. Recorded in Italy, the album was mixed by famed audio engineer Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, who is known for his work with U2, Depeche Mode, No Doubt, and Oasis, among many others.

This Sunday, Muse rocked the 2009 Video Music Awards, performing three songs from the album- “Uprising,” “The Resistance,” and “United States of Eurasia.” This fall, the band will open select shows for U2, including two shows at Giants Stadium in New York. Please see below for tour dates.
Muse 2009 Tour Dates

September
24- New York, NY- Giants Stadium
25- New York, NY- Giants Stadium
29- Washington, DC- FedEx Field

October
01- Charlottesville, VA- Scott Stadium
03- Raleigh, NC- Carter-Finley Stadium
06- Atlanta, GA- Georgia Dome
09- Tampa, FL- Raymond James Stadium
12- Dallas, TX- New Cowboys Stadium
14- Houston, TX- Reliant Stadium @ Reliant Park

Official Band Site: www.muse.mu
Official Band Myspace: www.myspace.com/muse

HERE COMES THE BRIDE...

Zooey Deschanel has gotten married! The actress and Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard, who is also in the indie band the Postal Service, tied the knot in Washington state.