tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37392579160426317312024-02-18T18:26:34.839-08:00Love and the AngerLove and the Anger is a blog dedicated to music culture. This is a forum to share the music that inspires me.Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-8896342172291483402012-05-02T15:55:00.000-07:002012-05-02T15:55:09.249-07:00Santigold's Master of my Make Believe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Santigold released her new album Master of my Make Believe yesterday. This is her second album, the follow up to her 2008 debut album. The new album has many guest musicians from bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeah's and TV on the Radio. The album has obvious Jamaican and African influences. The record has driving percussion and beats while still feeling breezy and fun. It will make for a perfect Summer listen. The first album was great but was kind of all over the place. It dealt in many styles, from rap to goth to 80's pop songs, the album had it all. It did show her range but it was difficult to determine who she was as an artist. With this second album she seems to have answered this question. Master of my Make Believe is consistent from beginning to end.<br />
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Scissor Sisters has a new song and a summer tour announced. The new song Only the Horses was released a few weeks ago. It is a solid pop dance song. I think it loses some of the gritty dirty club that is usually their trademark, but overall I bet its going to be an amazing anthem style song in their live sets. Judge for yourself. <br />
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Speaking of live shows, the Sisters are hitting your town this Summer. Let me be very clear, the Scissor Sisters put on one of the best, most energetic, funny and fierce live shows ever to grace a stage. If you like to dance your ass off, this is the show to see this summer. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444; color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">5/6 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/15 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/17 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/19 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Ballroom</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/20 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/23 – St. Paul, MN – Harriet Island Regional Park River’s Edge Music Festival</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/24 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/25 – Kansas City, MO – Crossroads KC</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/27 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/28 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/29 – Montreal, QC – Olympia De Montreal</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">6/30 – Boston, MA – House of Blues</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">7/2 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">7/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">7/6 – New York, NY – Terminal 5</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1f1f1; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">7/7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5</span>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-53142058564526457972012-04-09T10:58:00.004-07:002012-04-09T11:11:48.625-07:00Fiona Apple makes a comeback<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAmcEqm7DseukAPI4mQKoFC-G0XJyZDziRz06VQKw8zdYtrJpF0WVuuGzSnbSD5mseYQ47U1Q38kJba0gde_L9BNRYPSgoHBThxk_9D2unPRb9ZjifPbFFW3WVwZtCfTGXse_ig3QMrwO/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAmcEqm7DseukAPI4mQKoFC-G0XJyZDziRz06VQKw8zdYtrJpF0WVuuGzSnbSD5mseYQ47U1Q38kJba0gde_L9BNRYPSgoHBThxk_9D2unPRb9ZjifPbFFW3WVwZtCfTGXse_ig3QMrwO/s400/Unknown.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729462096826595090" /></a>Well, there is is, the cover of the new album of singer/songwriter Fiona Apple. Fiona's fondness for extremely long album titles returns with this, her 4th album. It has been 7 years since her last release Extraordinary Machine. A couple of years ago there were many reports of her fights with her record company and even a movement to get her new work released. Whatever the bumps in the road, she has finally managed to get new work out this summer. The new album will be released June 19th. She had a headlining spot at this years SXSW festival and received very positive reviews of new tracks as well as her gutsy performance. Fiona has now also announced plans for a Summer tour(see dates below). I have enjoyed much of Fiona Apples music and even seen her in concert a couple of times(remember Lilith Fair?) but overall I'm not a rabid fan as some. I'm sure I will like the album as well as be surprised at how much I enjoy it. I'm still on the fence on whether to see her live. Although I have heard that her new live shows are quite impressive. Check out one performance of a new tune at SXSW.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; ">06-19 Ithaca, NY - State Theatre<br />06-20 Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House<br />06-22 Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods<br />06-23 Holyoke, MA - Mountain Park<br />06-24 New York, NY - Governors Ball, Randall's Island<br />06-26 Washington, DC - Warner Theatre<br />06-27 Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre<br />06-29 Danbury, CT - Ives Concert Park<br />06-30 Boston, MA - Citi Performing Arts Center<br />07-01 Portland, ME - State Theatre<br />07-03 Montreal, Quebec - Olympia Theatre<br />07-04 Toronto, Ontario - The Sound Academy<br />07-06 Cleveland Heights, OH - Cain Park<br />07-07 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit<br />07-10 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre<br />07-11 Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre<br />07-13 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium<br />07-14 St. Louis, MO - Peabody Opera House<br />07-16 Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre<br />07-17 Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC<br />07-20 Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre<br />07-21 Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah<br />07-24 Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum<br />07-25 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre<br />07-26 Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall<br />07-28 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater<br />07-29 Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; "><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0D-EKra4Bog" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; "><br /></span></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-36526431650643609952012-04-09T10:16:00.003-07:002012-04-09T10:42:13.026-07:00Florence + The Machine release MTV Unplugged<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXn-Co_TjJB-7DsS-Z5zs2MkGKOuJqqSgsLdpOnJtfBYF68OokWQUzfhflo_LOx9OxzW931fdzHx-0IRj3EfBDmaYmSJ3uXoxnbXPCXeZbk0YvgJDh6iARf7_YtAHWkS0swkzggkH60k0/s1600/florence-unplugged.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXn-Co_TjJB-7DsS-Z5zs2MkGKOuJqqSgsLdpOnJtfBYF68OokWQUzfhflo_LOx9OxzW931fdzHx-0IRj3EfBDmaYmSJ3uXoxnbXPCXeZbk0YvgJDh6iARf7_YtAHWkS0swkzggkH60k0/s400/florence-unplugged.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729451600305814178" /></a>Florence Welch released her MTV Unplugged performance today. This is her first official Live release. Florence is know for her strong, booming voice. Lungs, her first album released in 2009, was widely well received in the UK as well as the US. She became known for her energetic performances, unique style and of coarse that voice. In November of last year Florence released her much anticipated second album Ceremonials. It has been a huge success across the world. Upon first listen, I really felt that the production values of the album overshadowed her voice. The bombastic drums, the strings and swirling complex arrangements competed rather than complimented her voice. Upon many listens later, I have adapted and can now hear the intention of the work, though still wish they had pushed up the vocals just a touch more. All the slight shortcomings I felt with the second album are remedied with this live album. Each song is stripped down and her angelic voice is pushed forward as the true focus. Also, how she sings these new arrangements really adds depth and texture to the lyrics. Many of the songs are slowed down to a ballads pace. The one song that I was most excited to hear, but did not quite feel that it delivered was her cover of Jackson with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. I was interested to hear her take on the famous Johnny Cash and June Carter tune. Although I feel that covers never need to emulate the original and that an artist must make it their own, her voice felt out of place in a country song. Maybe I just love June Carter Cash a bit too much. Hopefully upon a couple more listens, it will grow on me. Overall, if you are a fan of Florence, this album and its changed tone is highly recommended. Check out a taste of what is in store. <div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FkaVgQJjGT4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-4341653259871533192012-04-05T09:25:00.002-07:002012-04-05T09:41:33.296-07:00Gossip gives us a gothic video and a 80's by the numbers track<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjENqnIW3qVJU6PV0QhGkz6BpLfovcV8uZDxOni21tf27wf91OL9KaktoVlSG1W0KBWk9-S656uoZS_uyuo_PthY_Z5DoRNICVCa5mERcEttSHjl6wn3EsQ80CZCi6RtkbNNvLfGQs1_h/s1600/bg4yt.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjENqnIW3qVJU6PV0QhGkz6BpLfovcV8uZDxOni21tf27wf91OL9KaktoVlSG1W0KBWk9-S656uoZS_uyuo_PthY_Z5DoRNICVCa5mERcEttSHjl6wn3EsQ80CZCi6RtkbNNvLfGQs1_h/s400/bg4yt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727953895084356402" /></a>Gossip(no more "The Gossip) has released their new song and video Perfect World. I would not say that I am disappointed but I will say that it seems that they are continuing to be a victim of over production values. The thing that I love but also dislike is that the latest tune sounds like Pat Benatar track from the 80's. Now, this is kind of cool but also does not do Beth Ditto's powerful voice any favors. I know that Beth can not be belting out and going crazy on every track, but a little would be nice. <div>When Gossip(like I said, then known as The Gossip) released Standing in the Way of Control in 2006, it was a revelation. The huge, soulful voice backed by straight forward but clean garage band booming sounds. It felt genuine, real and gritty. This was their third album and the one that put them on the map in many peoples eyes. For their follow up they worked with Rick Rubin on the album Music for Men. It felt over produced and too clean. All the grittiness was devoid, replaced with pop tracks. The one stand out on the album was Heavy Cross.</div><div>I do hope that with their new album, Joyful Noise, there is more grit than the lead single leads us to believe. Don't get me wrong, I will buy the album, I will see them on tour, I will continue to be a fan. At the end of the day, if their career had started with Music For Men, I would still love them for everything they stand for and the talent they represent. But I do crave their dirtier sound before Beth was in Fashion magazines and they had the money to work with world famous producers. Here is the new video for Perfect World, gothic images and all.</div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A8mw5i43-uQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-33772606109510291652012-04-05T07:47:00.002-07:002012-04-05T08:04:23.337-07:00Patti Smith releasing 11th Studio Album<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRhCOgvlBZax-gaWyWSIeRfC-2ZktbUhHPhT0CyRUNWO5YtGarGYv6ysJ7r3h3ibD5I-qmBjKARLR2CElZiPY-zSvXg1pwvtAKSNbN-B4CURw7Atgt3_OG3-qo0WSYkPHv7D4yCD52M7R/s1600/patti-smith.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRhCOgvlBZax-gaWyWSIeRfC-2ZktbUhHPhT0CyRUNWO5YtGarGYv6ysJ7r3h3ibD5I-qmBjKARLR2CElZiPY-zSvXg1pwvtAKSNbN-B4CURw7Atgt3_OG3-qo0WSYkPHv7D4yCD52M7R/s400/patti-smith.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727928805979207842" /></a>Patti Smith will be releasing her 11th studio album, Banga, on June 5th. This will be the first album of original music since 2004 Trampin. Patti has a new single on Itunes called April Fool(and she released it on April Fools day). I downloaded it and I really like it. Its mellow, pleasant and nice. Certainly not the rabble rouser of yesteryear, but introspective and poetic. Apparently some of the inspiration for this album comes from the Japan tsunami, Amy Winehouse and a song written for Johnny Depp. <div>Patti will also be having a show of her photographs at the Detroit Institute of Arts this Summer. I am incredibly excited as I love all mediums of her art(music, photography, writing etc). If you have not read her book, Just Kids, I highly suggest that you do. It won the National Book Award last year. I had a chance to see her live for the first time a couple of years ago and it was pretty epic. I am hoping for a live date to coincide with her photography show. Patti has some deep ties here the Detroit area. She raised her family here in the St. Clair shores area. Her Daughter in Law is Meg White, who still has a house in Indian Village and Detroit is just the kind of down on its luck, thriving starving Artist cities that Patti has affection for. She has in fact said that you can't be a starving artist in New York anymore(too expensive) and has recommended artists move to Detroit. Many have taken her advice. </div><div>It is always an event when Patti Smith releases something new and this new album and showing of her photographs this Summer will be no different. Here is the new song April Fool.</div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BcR3I3Qk1XU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-90552622593499714992012-04-05T07:32:00.003-07:002012-04-05T07:39:08.569-07:00Beach House has a spring release<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFjivMZZxI6J62ANTYL2hnDjiItI4rJY6jU-WWvWgXAHPvNifY9D3OC4vkdOnsXY3dYZ87tthe84TqBUtdEqJWQKSiIkO8apjh99QqI6x7lmKjiXxeIJ5FGrQiG6Ooz0gm94sQbPBKb45/s1600/Beach-House-March-2012.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFjivMZZxI6J62ANTYL2hnDjiItI4rJY6jU-WWvWgXAHPvNifY9D3OC4vkdOnsXY3dYZ87tthe84TqBUtdEqJWQKSiIkO8apjh99QqI6x7lmKjiXxeIJ5FGrQiG6Ooz0gm94sQbPBKb45/s400/Beach-House-March-2012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727924826896707650" /></a>Beach House has confirmed a new album for Spring entitled Bloom. It will be released May 15th(same day as Best Coast). May is going to be a big month for music for me. Their 2010 album Teen Dream was one of the best albums that year. The live tour was just beautiful. For a "mellow" band, they put on a great show. I will be eagerly awaiting an announcement of a Detroit date. Check out their new song Myth.<div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FuvWc3ToDHg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-46768121725914508792012-04-05T07:12:00.002-07:002012-04-05T07:31:39.533-07:00Best Coast is back to brighten our Summer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiY5fbmXaEB-juBd2ZipwjFJLnlCF_QdrkUMJ2BCMPDP-7KziILtaR1uIYsuLUvXqKmfWXFeRvevvnluSCDhdAoEZ2KINzP4dcxf76fCOGEE9wNCxUT9dI_8-0Vm705tXWS0dQ2TTkfIka/s1600/Best+Coast+2012.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiY5fbmXaEB-juBd2ZipwjFJLnlCF_QdrkUMJ2BCMPDP-7KziILtaR1uIYsuLUvXqKmfWXFeRvevvnluSCDhdAoEZ2KINzP4dcxf76fCOGEE9wNCxUT9dI_8-0Vm705tXWS0dQ2TTkfIka/s400/Best+Coast+2012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727920107832275362" /></a>Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno are Best Coast. Their First album Crazy For You made a big splash a couple of years ago. The simple yet brilliant, fun, Summer, California feeling album was praised by critics across the board, including me. Amongst all of the garage rock, girl group, California, surf rock, low fi groups that have come out these last few years, I contend that Best Coast does it so much better than the rest. With lyrics you can both relate and sing along to as well as music that FEELS like Summer, its just plain awesome. I'm looking forward to their music being my soundtrack for the coming season. They are simply the best road trip music ever. Anyway, I digress. The new album comes out May 15th. They will also be touring(tour schedule below). On a side note, Bethany has also recently collaborated with hip clothier Urban Outfitters to put out a line of clothing. So, check that out at urbanoutfitters.com.<div>Here are the tour dates as well as the first release from the album, The Only Place. Ok, last thing, if you get a chance to see them Live, try to see them with Those Darlings. Great LA band that is listed in a previous post. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia; line-height: 18px; text-align: left; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">03-12 San Antonio, TX - The Big Spill at the Korova<br />03-15 Austin, TX – Parking Lot at 9th and Trinity – Google Music SXSW Showcase<br />03-15 Austin, TX – Urban Outfitters Back Lot Performances<br />03-16 Austin, TX – Stubbs – Spin SXSW Showcase<br />03-17 The Hype Hotel – Hype Machine SXSW Showcase<br />05-18 Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern *<br />05-19 Oakland, CA – Fox *<br />05-21 Portland, OR – Aladdin *<br />05-22 Seattle, WA – Neptune *<br />05-23 Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore *<br />05-25 Aspen, CO – Belly Up *<br />05-26 Boulder, CO – Fox Theater *<br />05-27 Lawrence, KS – Granada *<br />05-29 Omaha, NE – Slowdown *<br />05-30 St. Louis, MO – Firebird *<br />06-01 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater *<br />06-02 Houston, TX @ Free Press Fest *<br />06-03 Austin, TX @ Chaos in Tejas *<br />06-16 Glasgow, Scotland – Garage<br />06-17 Manchester, England – HMV Ritz<br />06-18 Birmingham, England – Academy<br />06-20 London, England – SBE<br />06-21 Brighton, England – Coalition<br />06-22 Isle of Wight, England – Isle of Wight Festival<br />06-24 Atlantic City, NJ – Metallica’s Orion Festival ^<br />07-09 Orlando, FL – The Social ^<br />07-10 Miami, FL – Grand Central ^<br />07-12 Atlanta, GA – Variety ^<br />07-13 Chapel Hill, NC – Cat’s Cradle ^<br />07-14 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ^<br />07-16 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^<br />07-17 New York, NY – Terminal 5 ^<br />07-18 Boston, MA – Royale ^<br />07-20 Montreal, Quebec – Le National ^<br />07-21 Toronto, Ontario – Pheonix ^<br />07-23 Columbus, OH – Newport Theater ^<br />07-24 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom ^<br />07-25 Madison, WI – Majestic ^<br />07-27 Chicago, IL – Vic ^</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia; line-height: 18px; text-align: left; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">* with JEFF the Brotherhood<br />^ with Those Darlins</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yoPoRuNTo9U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></span></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-67329683954819612362012-04-05T07:00:00.003-07:002012-04-05T07:12:30.764-07:00Scissor Sisters get Shady with new single and album<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpVOa9dmeZGdVrtvzvZbN5ifhJtuXS6V3ZL6SUun0_pqJwzTRqnNN1LzC89c3qf5R0wEEK1SN1YlvhczM6udUS_KtpqKBcfjwG3SRTY0Um_ioQXNJB44T8_NshQljKLYnRAEdoj1ugfqn/s1600/2012ScissorSistersPR130312.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpVOa9dmeZGdVrtvzvZbN5ifhJtuXS6V3ZL6SUun0_pqJwzTRqnNN1LzC89c3qf5R0wEEK1SN1YlvhczM6udUS_KtpqKBcfjwG3SRTY0Um_ioQXNJB44T8_NshQljKLYnRAEdoj1ugfqn/s400/2012ScissorSistersPR130312.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727916781421007042" /></a>The Sisters are back in 2012. Their new album Magic Hour will be released in the UK on May 28th and US May 29th. They have already released a single titled Shady Love. It is written with Krystal Pepsi and Azealia Banks. Shady Love is stacked with sweet beats and has Jake Shears doing his best gay rap Eminem impression. <div>I loved their previous album Nightwork. I thought it was a big improvement over the second album. If Shady Love is any indication, we are in for more forward thinking party music from a group that one of the best party bands around. If you have not seen them live then do it! It is an amazing, crazy good time. </div><div>They have a new single dropping soon called Only the Horses that I am very eager to hear. Until then, here is the latest we have, Shady Love.</div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/x0T5-PDeJ7c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-10023755706884099432012-04-05T06:48:00.003-07:002012-04-05T07:00:24.273-07:00Azealia Banks. Now, this is fresh!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUWOBROLAEEqH3RomZYB7z38Kyppbtw2Jj3YT_LmZwHYRRzMbnUTkQDW-ONrQoxIvOUSGwd03KpN6JNVtbraizNGN4DZ4P_8fLmYD3A8UbJfFd7PZV3UquGsfWYvPjJy91pEWeveoiYbQ/s1600/azealia-banks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUWOBROLAEEqH3RomZYB7z38Kyppbtw2Jj3YT_LmZwHYRRzMbnUTkQDW-ONrQoxIvOUSGwd03KpN6JNVtbraizNGN4DZ4P_8fLmYD3A8UbJfFd7PZV3UquGsfWYvPjJy91pEWeveoiYbQ/s400/azealia-banks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727913974926918978" /></a>Azealia Banks has been making waves for quite some time now. She got bloggers and music journalists really talking with her video for 212(see below). I'll have to say, I loved it right away. I have not really listened to Rap, per se, in quite some time. I loved Rap when I was younger and always female Rap. Salt N Pepe, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, all those girls were the baddest bitches. Later I was a fan of Lil' Kim and Missy Elliot, but overall grew away from the genre. Azealia is the one that is bringing me back. She has amazing rhymes, fierce beats, dirty words and is super cute to boot! Her album does not drop until September but she does have an EP titled 1991 coming out April 17th. She is rumored to be working with Kanye and Lana Del Rey as well. If you have not heard it, here is the video everyone is talking about 212.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i3Jv9fNPjgk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /><br /></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-2576228159874148752012-04-05T06:43:00.003-07:002012-04-05T06:47:39.684-07:00Love and the Anger is back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5x0d22gnybld1MClNW63Q91uGrrVLzs_2BV8SHB6aBKb5iElunfRh5jT2ThH3dZ0crhMww0iQ8wNhL1XMXgWQlwEQSC_FBwiNHPdDGmaDGK7ESrJhLfplMrU1yaXOeCprK9cT3fcARzhE/s1600/im-back-bitches.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5x0d22gnybld1MClNW63Q91uGrrVLzs_2BV8SHB6aBKb5iElunfRh5jT2ThH3dZ0crhMww0iQ8wNhL1XMXgWQlwEQSC_FBwiNHPdDGmaDGK7ESrJhLfplMrU1yaXOeCprK9cT3fcARzhE/s400/im-back-bitches.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727912133392272242" /></a>Well, it has been a number of months but Love and the Anger is back. I recently had a friend ask me why I was not writing my blog anymore? I did not have a good reason and I told him that I thought no one really read it, but he disagreed(thanks Roland!). So, I 'm back. I'll be sharing my musical affections, live show adventures, favorite rock start pics and other fun cultural craziness.<div>If you do read my blog, become a follower! Let me know. That way I know who loves me:)</div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-55041494702901979962011-08-16T06:48:00.000-07:002011-08-16T07:19:27.780-07:00Stone Darlings: Eagerly awaiting this LA bands debut<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoyQXoPL_-tiFGFF5_a1Jv3tS8lcBQn6IyoZDwRC_-Bkn8IMRWFuWkKFaefR4Y3Gn_xcRKYovQt5okqHMoGLomws9ILv7PUkCNhaXm5ojuSk9vtTJbRU_xlw_PRy5PjRtlUarzGg_gxNF/s1600/stone-darling-1024x768.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoyQXoPL_-tiFGFF5_a1Jv3tS8lcBQn6IyoZDwRC_-Bkn8IMRWFuWkKFaefR4Y3Gn_xcRKYovQt5okqHMoGLomws9ILv7PUkCNhaXm5ojuSk9vtTJbRU_xlw_PRy5PjRtlUarzGg_gxNF/s400/stone-darling-1024x768.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641455424318012706" /></a>I just discovered this lovely band over on twentyfourbit.com site. Don't know much about the band yet except that the sound is right up my alley. 24bit recommended this for fans of Neko Case or Best Coast. I think the Neko comparison makes sense to me. Even more so, I would say a young Emmy Lou Harris. They only have a 7 inch vinyl released so far. The sound is 60's, a little country, a little dark and a lot of talent. They have my attention. Looking forward to a full album from this up and coming band.<div>Here is a taste, first single Angeline and b side I Stopped Missing You Today.</div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BFmSMdDZPqE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div>
<br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BDMZckKNmeI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-68692930197053372862011-07-26T16:45:00.001-07:002011-07-26T16:45:55.333-07:00Michel Gondry's new Bjork Video Crystalline<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBND0Dq1lfWMU8Nof_tm8qU3cjWus3viFuK48ugBRR5z0lq6jxK4LYcgGUDa_rBRtgPTJxFCSAmpW_fT0V-l7TMt5Y9rNHPdGirrpRV2AizNRKglPm1K84chYeB4wBJFSh60hIlF0J0y9i/s1600/bjork-crystalline2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBND0Dq1lfWMU8Nof_tm8qU3cjWus3viFuK48ugBRR5z0lq6jxK4LYcgGUDa_rBRtgPTJxFCSAmpW_fT0V-l7TMt5Y9rNHPdGirrpRV2AizNRKglPm1K84chYeB4wBJFSh60hIlF0J0y9i/s400/bjork-crystalline2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633808983402414754" /></a><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bjork</span> will soon be releasing her new album <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Biophilia</span>. She is taking an album release to a new level with a multi platform media assault. She will be releasing it as a normal album but also as a series of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">IPad</span> apps! Each app will coincide with each song from the album. The first track released has very much in common to her 3rd album <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Homgenic</span>. It has the distorted sound <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">scape's</span> mixed with organic instruments. It even has some drum and base/Jungle thrown in. The video is pretty amazing and directed by her friend Michel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gondry</span>. It will be very interesting to see if she tours with this project and how she chooses to present it live.</div><div>Check out the sweet video!</div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wZhkfwrxNOc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-40022949328079826672011-07-26T16:19:00.000-07:002011-07-26T16:33:32.104-07:00St. Vincent new song<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpx3oHrfrdCVViT__KnPnk9mSc_nB5xG-VN2b96PNKinje9TPyxdFoXa4oOmOf1d0DmGuwt4oPKiwpbU7faRDeURftrfm6EHSU6plxu8iltfp90fB23_qNbPztkRvsvURWFuUJab5YFBs/s1600/alg_vincent.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpx3oHrfrdCVViT__KnPnk9mSc_nB5xG-VN2b96PNKinje9TPyxdFoXa4oOmOf1d0DmGuwt4oPKiwpbU7faRDeURftrfm6EHSU6plxu8iltfp90fB23_qNbPztkRvsvURWFuUJab5YFBs/s400/alg_vincent.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633805163482288338" /></a>St. Vincent, also known as Annie Clark, is one of the truly original musical artists in the last few years. She made her mark with her first album Marry Me and then followed it up with the critically acclaimed Actor. Actor placed her on many "best of" lists in 2009. I really loved Actor. Annie has a beautiful voice, but she backs that with such interesting arrangements that can only be described as her own. Her music can be pretty but also aggressive. She has a interesting way of creating juxtaposition in sounds. <div>Her new album is set to be released this September. It will be titled Strange Mercy and the first single from the record is titled Surgeon. The new single really shows how Annie is continuing to expand her sound with amazing synths. There is buzz that there will be guitar driven tracks that are more loud and judging by the experimental videos available as teasers, it will be interesting to see what we get.</div><div>Here is the first single Surgeon from St. Vincent.</div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RGIbR5jdA58" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-69196484985910642002011-06-05T05:19:00.000-07:002011-06-05T05:29:21.968-07:00New Song from Bat For Lashes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-OfZedmwA6sBFNAops6jj2NdJJETgymiMvacJdq_MC4Xrpkc3JYQcZ9OGILKg0SiXXj2rtoMy7LBaK7LMGB27bii1X5HdWSUueID3z2ahUO_lSO1FVk7w74lIDOt9naumDoFDi6op5Ex/s1600/34eanom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-OfZedmwA6sBFNAops6jj2NdJJETgymiMvacJdq_MC4Xrpkc3JYQcZ9OGILKg0SiXXj2rtoMy7LBaK7LMGB27bii1X5HdWSUueID3z2ahUO_lSO1FVk7w74lIDOt9naumDoFDi6op5Ex/s400/34eanom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614710368300396482" /></a>Bat For Lashes debuted a new song at the Vivid Festival in Australia this week. It gives us a slight preview of the third LP. This is a record that I am in highly anticipating. By the sound of the new song, this next album will continue on with the great work that Natasha has put forth so far. I am also very interested in the look she presented. Much more polished than in previous performances. She is practically wearing a ball gown. I kind of love it.<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m8U70ij87n0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-52338827762070542532011-06-04T07:12:00.000-07:002011-06-04T07:24:58.752-07:00Fleet Foxes continues their greatness with Helplessness BluesFleet Foxes is one of those buzz artist, critics darling, blogger obsession that actually deserve it. Their first album was one of my favorites of 2008. This band is the full package from voice to lyrics to carefully chosen album artwork. The music they present is so simple, yet so literary and poetic. Apparently, there was a almost a full album scrapped and a girlfriend lost through the making of this record. The sacrifice seems to have paid off. Anyway, could go on and on, but judge for yourself. Here are a couple great clips from the new album.<div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Pgv6dKV03dA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-68984800124526545722011-06-04T07:02:00.000-07:002011-06-04T07:12:34.674-07:00New Wild Beasts lives up to the last and then some.I'm a little late on this posting. The new Wild Beasts album came out a few weeks ago and its pretty beautiful. This album really holds up to their last album Two Dancers. I really loved Two Dancers and was nervous about this follow up titled Smother. Well, no need for the nerves. They took everything that was great about the last album (the drums, the falsetto vocals, the sexual metaphors) and stripped it down a bit to create something more intimate. I do wish it had a couple more upbeat tracks, but really that is such a soft criticism for what they have given us. I have a feeling this album will unfold with more listens through out the year. <div>I had tickets to see them live for the last tour, but did not go. I had seen Patti Smith the night before and me and my hangover were not up to another show. I will not miss this next tour. With two great albums behind them now, the live show will be a must see. I also got news from friends in London that caught one of the first shows for the new tour and they reported that it was "beautiful".</div><div>Here is a couple samples from Wild Beasts new and third album Smother:</div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DpKzqulSFo4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qUJYqhKZrwA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-69073293054650606642011-05-30T17:37:00.000-07:002011-05-30T17:50:58.078-07:00Austra: Dark wave electro pop out of Toronto<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqzvIBgfcWutD8QlLl7AZw1UtbXdrhz4EHVflkBF9gHAMwhvNx3HdWoPA23EraKP_pgYxfKLHjrbvaQVCMm_eWJd9RPLp2Iwibz4q7RTMrP4w-5XetWvOCt096eWOYc2ipOi3PxU9iO_m/s1600/austra.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqzvIBgfcWutD8QlLl7AZw1UtbXdrhz4EHVflkBF9gHAMwhvNx3HdWoPA23EraKP_pgYxfKLHjrbvaQVCMm_eWJd9RPLp2Iwibz4q7RTMrP4w-5XetWvOCt096eWOYc2ipOi3PxU9iO_m/s400/austra.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612673201752782242" /></a>I just discovered Austra this week. There was an article about the band in OUT magazine of all places. Austra is led by lead singer Katie Stelmanis and based in Toronto. The band is somewhere between music by The Knife and some vocal similarity to Nika Roza of Zola Jesus. The beats and vocals are pretty infectious. I am just digging into their new album Feel It Break. So far, I'm loving it. Here is a sample:<div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k1b3fCr8Co0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u5jeMiqAq8E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-41538243757104867252011-05-21T08:54:00.000-07:002011-05-21T09:04:06.445-07:00Lost classic: Bobbie Gentry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbr-b7VXGx8Cln39GTaqD9dX4qWGl0xcLJLzpcFu7uqvidqgu20HMEjdbDaHHd5oqiN5dUHtt_1W1hKmXU5dZB-t_gFLGeUnM0FHiIof-DdhxJqMggVXOvF0a4EutkIdnZ-s-heoJGZlQ/s1600/Bobbie%252BGentry.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbr-b7VXGx8Cln39GTaqD9dX4qWGl0xcLJLzpcFu7uqvidqgu20HMEjdbDaHHd5oqiN5dUHtt_1W1hKmXU5dZB-t_gFLGeUnM0FHiIof-DdhxJqMggVXOvF0a4EutkIdnZ-s-heoJGZlQ/s400/Bobbie%252BGentry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609198785217168370" /></a>Bobbie Gentry is my favorite new "old" country artist. She had a number one single in the 1970's with Ode to Billie Joe. She had a couple more albums that did not quite live up to that first single, or so the critics said. I had a hard time finding one of her records(I think I'm not the only one rediscovering her right now), but once I did, I feel like she is just as good if not better than some of her contemporaries. She has the smoky sound of Dusty Springfield but with a bit more soul.<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CZt5Q-u4crc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>re soul. <div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q4ZCrMESar8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-84324249892789871622011-05-21T08:21:00.000-07:002011-05-21T08:29:51.844-07:00Intrigued by EMA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_xKXCeXSF2_Wm34u2f88EnB9Gsh4XTiQ5p502DjEzjUbrxoXmyCae8ilhEGLsCHPpCOJMaC9DdCYXEwRpOCCSYoP4w7plfCQnOoNJwbec376F4SoEaK5pA8qxuSevlmrKPrEMlPUZkjd/s1600/ema_pic10sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_xKXCeXSF2_Wm34u2f88EnB9Gsh4XTiQ5p502DjEzjUbrxoXmyCae8ilhEGLsCHPpCOJMaC9DdCYXEwRpOCCSYoP4w7plfCQnOoNJwbec376F4SoEaK5pA8qxuSevlmrKPrEMlPUZkjd/s400/ema_pic10sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609191355180813170" /></a><br />EMA is a concept by Erika Anderson, formerly of a band called Gowns. Erika brings to the table influences as broad as Catpower and a touch of Patti Smith. But really, the rawness and imagery of the lyrics and vocal style bring an early Courtney Love crossed with Kim Gordon to mind. I'm kind of in love with this track called "Milkman".<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6ZrKAR32WKU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-42436089653029590352011-05-21T07:55:00.000-07:002011-05-21T08:17:34.957-07:00The Ladies of PrinceAs a child of the 1980's I was a huge Prince fan, I mean, who wasn't? Along with Prince, came the female versions of himself that he dated, created and produced. The best of these were Sheila E, Vanity, and Vanity's replacement Apollonia, and of coarse his band mates Wendy and Lisa. The Glamorous Life by Sheila E, I would argue, stands up against any of Princes greatest hits and well..... Vanity 6 and their debut single Nasty Girl is just as dirty as anything Prince himself would have created. Here are a few favorites from the ladies of Prince.<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HvDh1zHLAjU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/efkS7NUFPDI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9z0hgqvkN9Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-24057485640205203602011-05-21T07:32:00.000-07:002011-05-21T07:55:18.923-07:001960's Girl Groups, my new obsessionRecently, I have begun to be quite infatuated with the girl groups of the 1960's. It all started with picking up a re-issue of The Shangri-la's. Then I happened upon an old Shirelles record. Listening to Best Coast last summer is what triggered me to look backward to these amazing artists. I am now moving on to the classic Phil Spector groups of The Ronnettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love and all the rest. If your a Best Coast, Dum Dum Girls or Ravenettes fan, go back to the source, nothing beats the originals. Here are a few for your listening pleasure.<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MCUO7F2xjzw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dqgtsai2aKY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/c_cRHw8PAPA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cSQqCugnAhw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-33696974512083174632011-03-27T04:50:00.000-07:002011-03-27T04:57:21.244-07:00The Kills new song, "Baby Says"-I'm loving this one<div>Anyone that knows me or reads this blog, knows I'm a a fan of The Kills. Below is a video of s SXSW performance of one of The Kills new songs from their forthcoming album Blood Pressures to be released April 5th in the US. Baby Says is the 3rd song from the album that they have put out there(following DNA and Satellite). I have high hopes for this album and by the sound of this song, I have good reason to. The Kills are currently on tour, so check out the dates. They are hitting Detroit on Tuesday May 3rd. This will be the 4th or 5th time I've seen this band. Take my advice, get tickets! By far one of my favorite live bands, ever.</div><div><br /></div><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kwq3J2QrLR4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-56920245795586582502011-03-13T08:00:00.001-07:002011-03-13T08:08:06.300-07:00Info on "New" Kate Bush album Directors Cut<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9yngra2uC3Y3ts-7T_NbevtF3XQiFP876gRZKe2nw9FgcZWR5eJz6kE-uBNpQYqQVwyxFVo82cTQQlntmdjD_UaxWePdWQr9Kj5nbR6ywYPjL2JTxYbYF_4vhkP9EqCAN1SN-6Z4M7XO/s1600/directorscut2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9yngra2uC3Y3ts-7T_NbevtF3XQiFP876gRZKe2nw9FgcZWR5eJz6kE-uBNpQYqQVwyxFVo82cTQQlntmdjD_UaxWePdWQr9Kj5nbR6ywYPjL2JTxYbYF_4vhkP9EqCAN1SN-6Z4M7XO/s400/directorscut2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583579884714058354" /></a>One of my favorite musical artist's is about to re-imagine some of her previous work. Kate Bush is getting ready to release Directors Cut in May. This will be a re-working of her albums The Sensual World and The Red Shoes. I am especially interested in this project because I took the name of my blog from the song Love and Anger from the album The Sensual World. Kate is working on new material as well, but this will tide us over till that happens. Here is the info from the official press release on her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Facebook</span> page:<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">Kate Bush releases an unusual new album “Director’s Cut” on May 16 on her own label Fish People, in conjunction with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EMI</span>.<p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "></p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "> </p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">On “Directors Cut” Kate revisits a selection of tracks from her albums “The Sensual World” and “The Red Shoes”, a process that presents a fascinating portrait of an artist in a constant state of evolution. She has re-recorded some elements whilst keeping the best musical performances of each song – making it something of a director’s cut but in sound, not vision.</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "> </p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">A new version of “Deeper Understanding” will be released as a single in April. Although written some twenty years ago, the song may be more relevant today than ever…</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">Kate is currently working on new material although no release date has been set for this.</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "> </p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">“Director’s Cut” will be released in the following formats:</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">Digital Album, Standard CD in a case-bound book, Deluxe CD (three disc package, including Director’s Cut, The Sensual Word and re-mastered The Red Shoes) in a case-bound book and two-disc vinyl.</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "> </p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; ">Other digital and vinyl formats will be made available on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">katebush</span>.com. Details will be published shortly.</p><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; "> </p></span></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739257916042631731.post-24759264949473835802011-03-10T16:24:00.000-08:002011-03-10T16:35:12.457-08:00Classic Dolly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY1cqMX-uDXawuSb_LYXQxtDTlyAyNg4F97ooQMQ1YuHAH8agx5ZALhxlQv-jckc8oCIxQsxwwcdykveIMjBK-YClrSlWst9krV-e8bExW1q7HeOjZ62wivTBhopRrDixkH2_ztkK8BDW/s1600/dolly_parton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY1cqMX-uDXawuSb_LYXQxtDTlyAyNg4F97ooQMQ1YuHAH8agx5ZALhxlQv-jckc8oCIxQsxwwcdykveIMjBK-YClrSlWst9krV-e8bExW1q7HeOjZ62wivTBhopRrDixkH2_ztkK8BDW/s400/dolly_parton.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582612037592872594" /></a>There is nothing like a classic Dolly Parton song. You simply can't go wrong with Jolene, but the list of classics is pretty endless. I love Dolly for all the obvious reasons; her humor, her wisdom, her classic country music. I had the opportunity to see Dolly in concert a few years ago at a casino in the Nevada desert(not Vegas). She was as charming and funny as you picture her to be. Her voice sounded so great I actually questioned if she was lip syncing, but I was soon proven wrong, she was just that good. She is also a classic beauty, as you can see from the picture above. I can't think of one person who is a music lover, that does not love Dolly. The word legend gets thrown around a lot, but in this case, its the real deal. Here is one of my favorites from Dolly, that I think is a little lesser known. It's called The Carroll County Accident. It demonstrates one of Dolly's true gifts, how to tell a story.<div><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Yxg3COJcElM" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><div><br /></div></div>Dustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01022873178347717350noreply@blogger.com1