I am hearing/getting alot of stuff about this so I mind as well fuel the promo fire to make it a blaze. It is for a worthy cause as Pearl Jam definately are one of the most influential rock bands of this age. Here’s the D-LOW.

Date: July 1
Time: 10:00 / 9:00c
On VH1
Then after the show head to vspot.vh1.com for some more good stuff.
Well I missed it cause I decided to go out, how was it everybody? … I’m sure they’ll be playing repeats forever.

Here’s a lil clip to watch:

Onto the July 4th weekend, bar-b-que, booze, and music. Not in that order, usually all mixed together. I thought I’d mention some good weekend music and a few mp3’s for your enjoyment.

In my opinion a bbq is pretty much nothing without classic rock. I’m talking Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and so on. Find your record player and bust out the record collection for your friends to gawk over. If you are someplace hard to maintain a record player, make sure you fill up your ipod or whatever player with some good classic rock to eat your hamburger and drink your beer to.

Now onto a few summertime songs. Basically my theme is dancable and fun.
Phoenix
Phoenix is an amazing band on so many levels, music that catches your attention and can dance to.
Phoenix – Napoleon Says
Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better

The Lovemakers
Go get tracks and words HERE.

Men, Women and Children
Get a couple songs here

Birdmonster
Less dance and more just chilling music HERE.

The Presets
I’m happy this duo are getting some more coverage, tracks HERE.

The Shore
More chilling music HERE.

The list could of course go on and on and even start mentioning 90’s bands and all the other perfect weekend music.
If you get a chance, do something as constructive as this:

The dudes in the Gaskets make some perfect summertime music. It’s catchy, it’s dancable, it’s fun and awesome. From Richmond Virginia they released an album not too long ago by the name “Loose Change” Nice review right here. What else can I really say… uhh … it’s radical electronica rock.

Gaskets: Myspace | Official Website

MP3 (right click save)
The Gaskets – Hold Steady Hot Weather
The Gaskets – Left Hand
The Gaskets – Easy Life

This video is my first exposure to David Ford and I am simply amazed. This video in a mathematical equation: (we all hate math but this is good)

Extremely talented musicion + passionate lyrics + indie film making = one of the best music videos I have seen this year.

You must watch this video… yes it is long but right around 6 minutes crazy things start happening and he keeps picking up new instruments and singing his heart out. His music and style remids me a bit of David Gray and James Blunt. Moreso David Gray if you have seen some of his “in the making” footage for his latest albumLife In Slow Motion. With out a doubt I see David Fords music spreading across the globe.

David Ford: Myspace | Official Website

Tell me if that makes sense. A high of 96 with lighting?!? It’s super hot out here in the Inland Empire, specifically Pomona/Walnut/West Covina area. Sooo music for today? How about a couple songs that I am currently really enjoying.

First off, Damone. This chica can rock and I’m sure most of you have heard this song. It’s catchy, it’s rock, it’s awesome.
Damone: Myspace | Official Website
Damone – Out Here All Night

How about a remix of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Y-Control.” This song has aways been the best for me on the Fever To Tell album. The new ish Show Your Bones is good.. but ehhhh I still like “Fever to Tell” more. Thanks for the track Eclectroniclash.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Myspace | Official Website
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Y-Control (Brooklyn Fire Retouch)

Then onto some LA rock by the ever popular Rock Kills Kid.I heard on Sirius this morning that some journalist said their name was too long. The DJ disagreed, as do I. Head to their myspace to listen to thier single “Paralyzed,” and download “Hide Away” here.
Rock Kills Kid: Myspace | Official Website
Rock Kills Kid – Hide Away

Then today I found out that Tijuana is an emerging art spot?!? huh? Well, it sounds cool enough even for one of the dirtiest cities I’ve ever been to, and I can say that cause I’m for San Diego and been there many a time. Just head down a few more miles to Rosarito or farther Ensanada. It gets better the farther you go down on the coats. Read the article here

Since I first heard about As Fast As a month or so ago I seem to hear about them more and more. I’ve heard them at least once a week on Sirius and they even got a sick setup touring with Morningwood and The Lashes. They have some incredibly catchy songs like “Florida Sunshine.” They have hints of classic rock mixed with new indie rock sounds. For instance, it would be awesome to have them playing super loud off of vinyl on a Saturday bar-b-que. At least thats how I can mazimize my enjoyment of this band. Thanks to bio’s I can cut and paste things like this to give you a better idea of the band.

2 cups The Beatles
1 cup The Who
1 cup Elvis Costello and the Attractions
1/2 cup Led Zeppelin
1 tablespoon Weezer
1/2 cup The Kinks
1 teaspoon Stevie Wonder
a dash of mid 90’s Seattle sensibility
1 case premium beer
4 wiseasses from the sticks

bake for 1 1/2 years
VOILA!
AS FAST AS!

… and there ya have it.

As Fast As: Myspace | Official Website

MP3 (right click save)
As Fast As – Florida Sunshine
As Fast As – Blame It On The Drugs

Ok here is an album that has been overlooked since it’s release in 1987. Big Black’s-Songs About Fucking has been an instant classic in hard music since the day it was released. The album opens up with the song “The Power of Independent Trucking” which is one of the hardests songs drilled right at you. This album is Big Black’s finest. Hard to imagine that a drum machine, a guitar and bass can be this tough. This album has been a huge influence since it’s release. Such bands as NIN and Nirvana have taken this album as one of their greatest influences. This album is dry, raw, and it will kick your ass. If you want to understand hard music buy this album.

Big Black- Songs About Fucking

This morning I pull up the music library and The Lovemakers called my name. The Lovemakers make sexually energized dance rock. It’s awesome. “Shake That Ass” is a fun song, and especially the remix “Shake That 50 Cent (50 Cent vs. The Lovemakers)” Their latest album Times of Romance came out last year and is filled with all kinds of good tracks. They are currently out playing some shows here on the west coast and from what I’ve heard they are a band to see live. Even their bio has a bit…

Their live show was recently described by a (possibly intoxicated) audience member in their native Oakland, California as “a pink Ferrari driving through a mountain of coke.” [source]

Just for that quote, I really want to see them live.

Make sure to head over to their audio visual page for sexy videos and pictures.
The Lovemakers: Myspace | Official Website

MP3 (right click save)
The Lovemakers – Shake That Ass
The Lovemakers – Is It Alright
The Lovemakers – Set Me Free
The Lovemakers – Shake That 50 Cent (50 Cent vs. The Lovemakers)

Just recently I was listening to party shuffle in iTunes, and I landed on an awesome rock song by The Golden Republic. I don’t know how I got this song in the first place, yet I love it and this band. They market themselves as “indie-meets-glam.” That works for me, but when I think of glam I think of bands like Motley Crue and the like, which is not The Golden Republic. Formerly known as The People they released an album, then signed by Astralwerks in 2004 and released an EP back in September. They have a good ol rock sound that we all need every once in awhile.

The Golden Republic: Myspace | Official Website | PureVolume

MP3 (right click save as) – more streams/downloads on Myspace and PureVolume
The Golden Republic – She’s So Cold
From Lawrence.com post.
The People – Full of Yourself
The People – Immune To Attraction

Of course I need to title this under cool stuff. Now everyone is indie. Look on myspace it’s pretty funny how people automatically think you score cool points if you claim indie. I think I am going to start call myself industry now for the hell of it. Recently I checked myspace, sadly enough. Here are the names of some of the top 20 artist’s in the indie category: Paul Wall, Yin Yang Twins, Dashboard, Slip Knot, and The Lost Prophets. Pretty indie shit if you ask me. I offically declared the indie animal of the year. It is a unicorn. Remember kids sing about unicorns , wear shirts with them on it, and even say the word as you are sniffing a line of cocaine in your vintage shirt, you will fit right in your local art school. yes.

I’ve been seeing all these new videos and made me in a video mood this week. This time around, SOUND team “Your Eyes Are Liars.” You can grab the song here and check out all my other SOUND team posts here. There new album Movie Monster came out the other week and it is good. Check out their tour list on their official website because they play awesome shows.

SOUND team: Myspace | Official Website | Show Photos

If you havn’t seen the new Division Day video for “Hurricane” take a couple minutes to watch. I am working towards a minor in Digital Media/Film so I pay attention to video alot. I love the colors and editing of this film along with the great directing.

Back from vacation for a week and here is the catch up post. I’ve filtered through the emails and have a bunch of info to absorb. Time to get back into the swin of things. Oh, and new website coming very very soon.

News

Snow Patrol cancels US tour – postponed until September. Also adding stops in San Diego and Las Vegas. I’ve been listening to the new album quite a bit. It has grown on me a bit and I personally like it better than the last album, Final Straw.

Sonic Youth kicked off tour for latest album release “Rather Ripped” which came out on June 13. A 38 stop tour including secret show in Los Angels on July 8 for fans only. You get an invitation by purchasing “Rather Ripped” from select LA retailers. Head to their website for more info.

I talked about Under the Influence of Giants last week, and they were the free Single of the Week in the iTunes music store, if you didn’t grab it, head over to my post and their myspace to listen.

Blackpool lights, a band I’ve been listening to a bit off and on recently has a streams over at Alt Press. I havn’t decided yet if I like Alt Press or not, your thoughts?

Muse has been talked about alot lately, especially on this post on their new album. They have released 14 tour dates starting July 18 in San Francisco.

There is lots and lots of awesome stuff going on over at Daytrotter. Head on over and browse for awhile.

The ever popular and awesome Keane have an extensive AOL sessions with good video, words, and sounds. Go here.

SOUND team has announced their tour for “Movie Monster.” Excellent album that I’ll write about soon. Check out the tour dates on their website.

Musicglob/DAN favorite Wolfmother live performance video from the MTV movie awards is online. Go here, and they are right in there. I hope you are on windows cause the bastards at MTV don’t allow Macs to watch yet.

I’m on vacation this week, staying away from a computer sorta. If you sent me any emails I’ll get back to you at the end of the week.

ALSO, there is a good discussion going on over at the Muse “Black Holes and Reveletions” post. Check it out.

*UPDATE*
I recieved a takedown letter on my Thom Yorke files and post. Good ol DMCA.

New album and tracks by The Futureheads! The track “Skip To The End” is quite catchy, and by catchy it’s stuck in my head. The Futureheads aren’t new to the UK (their home) or US soil, yet they are new to Startime / Vagrant records. I’ve been hearing/seeing the buzz for these guys the last couple weeks for their release of News and Tributes out on June 13. They have a pretty fat tour coming up, and wouldn’t you know it the Tapes N’ Tapes every music bloggers favorite band is on the bill. 3hive has alot more words than I do right now about the good ol Futureheads, read here.
Tour:
w/ French Kicks
6/15/06 Vancouver Commodore
6/16/06 Seattle Neumo’s
6/18/06 San Francisco Fillmore
6/19/06 Los Angeles Henry Fonda Theatre
6/23/06 Dallas Gypsy Ballroom
6/24/06 Austin La Zona Rosa
6/26/06 Atlanta The Loft
6/27/06 Chapel Hill, NC Cat’s Cradle
6/28/06 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
6/30/06 NYC Webster Hall
7/1/06 Boston Paradise

w/ Tapes N’ Tapes
7/25/06 Philadelphia Starlight
7/26/06 Toronto Phoenix
7/27/06 Detroit Magic Stick
7/28/06 Columbus, OH Newport
7/29/06 Chicago Pitchfork Festival
7/30/06 Minneapolis Varsity
8/2/06 Denver Bluebird
8/3/06 Salt Lake City Club Sound
8/4/06 Las Vegas Jillians
8/5/06 San Diego Street Scene

The Futureheads: Myspace | Official Website

MP3 (right click save as)
DMCA TAKEDOWN ON THESE MP3’s… powned by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)