Almost 2 years ago, LCD Soundsystem came out with their album 45:33. The first 6 tracks were known only as Part 1, Part 2, Part 3…, with the last 3 tracks (which were originally only available in the UK) having actual names.
Now, they’ve got a whole list of DJ remixes for the release earlier this week of 45:33 Remixes.
I’d take a listen on Amazon before purchasing it, though. I’m a big fan of LCD Soundsystem, but I didn’t find this album worth the $10 mp3 album download.
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Strategies for Apprehension is the Historics new debut album. The band includes many a musicians, including Mickey Madden of Maroon 5. If that doesn’t amuse you, let me ask you to forget I just said that and give the Historics a listen, anyway. Their track “Skin Orders” has nothing Maroon 5-ish about it.
The album is as eclectic as it is distinct, featuring art-rock soundcapes and bittersweet melodies. It’s experimental, catchy, and never boring or similar. For instance, after hearing “Skin Orders” you think you’ve got an idea of the band’s sound. Then, you hear “Two Tons” and most everything you previously thought gets thrown out the window. It’s full of rock with an electronic twinge you didn’t hear in the other song.
Click on the banner above, and if you’re a member of Amie Street — preview the album (particularly “Fanfare” and “Taverns” and DOWNLOAD IT!!!! I am!
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This month, new artist Anjulie has began her tour with Shwayze. Her music video for her smash dance hit “Boom” was up for nomination for “Breakout Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her songs have also been featured on shows like “The Hills” and “The City”.
But, I’m more excited to share that Shwayze (Aaron Smith) will be performing with Anjulie in Pittsburgh on October 3rd, at Diesel in the Southside.
Did you hear his hits “Buzzin” and “Corona and Lime” last summer? I did, and I immediately liked this California chill-hop rapper. He works a lot with Cisco Adler, too, who you may (or may not) remember as being an old flame of Mischa Barton’s.
In March 2009, Shwayze released a non-album track called “Rock n’ Roll” for free download on his MySpace page. They also released a music video on YouTube. The new album, Let it Beat, will be released November 3rd.
Anjulie / Shwayze Tour Dates:
9/15: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
9/16: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
9/17: Lawrence, KS @ Grenada Theatre
9/22: Milwaukee, WI @ TBD
9/23: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
9/24: East Lansing, MI @ The Small Planet
9/25: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s Concert Club
9/26: Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theatre
9/28: Norwalk, VA @ Norva
9/29: Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
9/30: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
10/1: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/2: South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
10/4: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
10/6: Providence, RI @ Lupo’s
10/7: Boston, MA @ Harper’s Ferry
10/9: Buffalo, NY @ Frightworld Buffalo
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Empire of the Sun’s debut album Walking on a Dream (which I reviewed here) has done extremely well, especially in the UK. Now, Jay-Z has asked frontman Luke Steele to collaborate on his new album, The Blueprint 3.
From Spinner.com:
It’s pretty impressive for a band that has yet to play its first show. They’re finally going to add that to their resume as well, at the end of this month when Empire of the Sun performs a string of festival dates across Australia, beginning Sept. 26 in Brisbane.
“I’ve kind of designed the show like a movie,” Steele tells Spinner. “It’s like a 3-D movie. There’s narration and there’s lots of dance, and so it kind of takes you on a journey like the record does and goes to a lot of different places. It’s a cross between a movie and a live band show.”
Going to see him Saturday (the 12th) at Brillobox! Tickets available through TicketWeb if anyone else is interested!
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Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson
A few years ago, Pete Yorn recorded some duets with Scarlett Johansson. September 15, the album Break Up will finally be released!
Click here to watch the exclusive video for “Relator”.
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Last month, Dovecote Records released a debut album from Trevor Giuliani called Subcontrario (In Stereo).
Trevor’s music has been compared to Andrew Bird and Sufjan Stevens. It’s experimental folk-pop music that soothes ya to the core. Giuliani has been sharing the stage with the likes of Cass McCombs, Papercuts, Richard Buckner, and more.
Check out his song, “Wasting Your Town” by clicking here.
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Musically Amusing 