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Today's random song of the day is from Philadelphia's RunRunner, That's What You Get is an addictive nugget of of power-pop-punk, chock full of crunchy guitars that'll have you turning it up and singing along in no time. And be sure to pick up the RunRunner album for nine more songs just as good.
Something new to start your Monday off. Hailing from Oxford, Mississippi, John Barrett's Bass Drum Of Death consists of John Barrett playing an assortment of instruments himself- guitar, bass drum, vocals, shaker, tambourine, etc. It's a raw, rootsy, footstomping, hand clapping, blend of music that's as rooted in the traditional blues like Robert Johnson or Elmore James as it is in the current wave of artists like The White Stripes or The Black Keys.
Sure Yeasayer's All Hour Cymbals album came out last fall, but I somehow managed to avoid hearing any of it until now so I'm sure it'll most likely be new to some of you too. I can't seem to get the song 2080 off repeat the past week, but the rest of the album is excellent as well. It's got a rhythmic folky vibe, but also a healthy dose of more ethereal electronic sounds, and lots of layered spiritual sounding vocals in the mix. It's full of the familar, yet still somehwat disorienting as it all coalesces to sound completely different. Like one of those 3D holographic pictures where if you stare at it long enough an image suddenly appears. Hard to describe, but if you like this song, pick it up, as you're sure to enjoy the rest. Missed them myself this time through Philadelphia on their tour with MGMT, but from what I've been hearing their live show is a must see as well.
A brand new song today from Chelsea Taube, one of my absolute favorite unsigned songwriters that I've featured here at Bag Of Songs. Someone give this girl a record deal.
Some brand new music today from one of my favorite Philadelphia bands. The jangly guitars and sweet sounding harmonies of Canadian Invasion. You may have heard the song My Swashbuckling Days are Over played on WXPN recently. BIG thanks to Andy from the band for supplying me with the "exclusive internet premiere" of the track for you all. It's from their upcoming cd recorded with Philadelphia's amazing producer Brian McTear (also responsible for last year's brilliant disc from the Philly's A-Sides). Based on what I've heard so far it's going to be a power pop gem and a surefire contender for one of 2008's best discs. Check it out.
Some softly meandering trippy psychedelic sounds from Philadelphia's Photon Band to contemplate the world to while sitting back and having your Sunday morning coffee. Float on.
College years are one of the most exciting times of your life as far as exposure to new and amazing discoveries about life, th eworld and yourself are concerned. It is the time when the music you listen to is the soundtrack to all your hopes and dreams and becomes ingrained in your memory's DNA for the rest of your life. The songs that in the years following can flash an entire night or day through your mind in the first few notes. The early eighties were those years for me, a time before cds when scouring independent records stores for the newest hard to find vinyl singles and import records. Joy Division,Gang Of Four,The Cure, U2,The Psychedelic Furs, Killing Joke,Echo And The Bunnymen and on and on were all brand new back then and driving the sound of underground college radio stations everywhere. In small dark clubs with the music swirling all around dancing was still a legitimate response.
There's a new R&B Soul revolution going on with the likes of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Ryan Shaw, Amy Winehouse and others being the current torchbearers. Well, you can add Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves to that evergrowing list, their new album Roll With You is being released April 29th on Q Division records and is sure to be an instant soul classic.
Upcoming Shows
Looking for something to do tonight ? Head on out and see recent BOS Artist Of The Day and and one of Philadelphia's best live bands at the moment, The Shots.
Bloomington, Indiana's Aviary Ghost started out for Charlie Crimando and Stephen Kemsley as songwriting project to make some long winter days go by an ended up up as their first full album Memory Is A Hallway. It's a smooth, soothing blend of bright breezy pop songs with a sound along the lines of early Smiths or The Go Betweens. The perfect soundtrack for sitting back and daydreaming your day away.
A couple of songs to soundtrack your Groundhog Day today. So, is it six more weeks of winter or is it going to be an early spring in just six weeks ? I guess only the shadow knows for sure.
An excellent brand new psychedelic garage rock gem from New Jersey's Black Hollies off of their upcoming disc, Casting Shadows, due out March 11 via Ernest Jenning. Turn it up. And be sure to get out and see them live, tour dates below.
Looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area tonight ? Head on down to The Khyber for the final night of the Cheers Elephant / Drink Up Buttercup January residency. Four great bands to keep your winter night warm.
Sometimes you just need to turn the volume up to eleven, kick back, and let it rock. Australian duo BugGiRL is the perfect prescription to get that good ringing going in your ears and blast your worries away. Mix some AC/DC, Sweet, Judas Priest and KISS in a blender and puree, and you'll get an idea of what you're in for. Loud, fun, music made the old fashioned way with a Les Paul cranked up over some heavy duty drumming. Rock and roll all night and party every day indeed, I mean really, what's there not to like about a band fronted by a girl playing blistering guitar. Plus, you gotta give them some bonus points for naming a song after Ian Astbury of The Cult.
Tapping the Live Music Archive today for an incendiary performance from pedal steel guitar virtuoso Robert Randolph. Robert is a New Jersey native that began playing the steel guitar in the House of God Church worship services and has since gone on to tour alongside the likes of Eric Clapton, North Mississippi Allstars and others.
Okay all my fans of the shoegazey pop records out there, this one's for you. Sometimes They Collide is the most recent EP from Los Angeles band The Hectors. Named after a 17th century London gang notorious for their recklessness, The Hectors are anything but reckless. Their music is built upon a rock solid rhythm section surrounded in shimmering, epic, reverb drenched guitars, all topped off by the powerful soaring vocals of Corinne Dinner. Produced by the band themselves, the record was mixed by Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Dandy Warhols, Brian Jonestown Massacre) and mastered by engineer Mark Chalecki (Silversun Pickups, Earlimart, Great Northern) , the sound is crisp, melodic and powerful and one you'll want to play loud for sure. I know I do.
Bringing the Monday Morning Blues back today by extra special request after a short hiatus the last few weeks. Have a great day to start your week.
Here's a hot one from my inbox today, the newest record, Songs About Music, from Chicago band Coltrane Motion. Imagine if you could travel back in time to the era of 60's fuzzed out guitar pop, but bring back a laptop and all of your knowledge of the dance music of the 80's & 90's up until now. That's the sound of Coltrane Motion, rhythmic and danceable yet filled with warm guitar distortion and swirling keyboard sounds which make it sound anything but cold. Guaranteed to get you up and shaking your thing. Be sure to catch them live over the next couple weeks if they're coming near you as their show should be hot enough to melt even the coldest winter freeze. If you enjoy bands like LCD Soundsystem, Holy F*ck, Walter Meego, etc. this will rock your world.
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