25 December 2004
22 December 2004
Meet Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter
Phil Wandscher (guitars), Bill Herzog (bass), Jesse Sykes (guitars, vox), Kevin Warner (drums) and Anne Marie Ruljancich (cello, violin).
Photo ©2002 Lisa Haglund
I'm loving them more and more. In this issue, interviews.
Americana UK
Gaesteliste (and translation to English)
highwaybutterfly.free.fr (and translation to English)
The Stranger - with Phil Wandscher
*more to come...
Phil Wandscher (guitars), Bill Herzog (bass), Jesse Sykes (guitars, vox), Kevin Warner (drums) and Anne Marie Ruljancich (cello, violin).
Photo ©2002 Lisa Haglund
I'm loving them more and more. In this issue, interviews.
Americana UK
Gaesteliste (and translation to English)
highwaybutterfly.free.fr (and translation to English)
The Stranger - with Phil Wandscher
*more to come...
21 December 2004
Like it says on a "Marvel Hill" (The Cardigans): I don't need this / too good to be true / too good to ignore. HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! *smiley*
From RollingStone.com:
The Pixies are readying a live DVD compiling footage from up to seven of their 2004 reunion shows for release next year. Also in 2005, frontman Frank Black is set to release two solo albums, while bassist Kim Deal will head into the studio with the reunited The Breeders.
I'm happy too, u fat, bald, old freaks!
From RollingStone.com:
The Pixies are readying a live DVD compiling footage from up to seven of their 2004 reunion shows for release next year. Also in 2005, frontman Frank Black is set to release two solo albums, while bassist Kim Deal will head into the studio with the reunited The Breeders.
I'm happy too, u fat, bald, old freaks!
It might not be true!
U see that post, "PJ quits!"? It might not be true. Two fans confirm that. One says she said "It's the last time WE'll play together", referring to The Libertines. Another fan says that after she said that, everyone giggled along.
Just read that, and I'm SO happy! I might catch her next year somewhere in the globe.
U see that post, "PJ quits!"? It might not be true. Two fans confirm that. One says she said "It's the last time WE'll play together", referring to The Libertines. Another fan says that after she said that, everyone giggled along.
Just read that, and I'm SO happy! I might catch her next year somewhere in the globe.
18 December 2004
OUCH! If u missed it, u missed it! I didn't, by really little. *phew*
PJ Harvey Quits!
PJ Harvey sensationally revealed onstage in Paris last night (December 17) that she is quitting playing live.
The star was performing in front of 350 competition winners at Studio 287 in northern France when she announced: "This is the last show I will ever play."
The comment came in the wake of the likely last ever live show from The Libertines on the same bill.
The comment also echoes the statement made by David Bowie back in 1973 at London Hammersmith Odeon. It later transpired he was only retiring his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust.
PJ Harvey played a set featuring songs covering her entire 13-year career, including 'Victory', 'Me Jane', 'Shame' and the closing 'Meet Ze Monsta'.
note: PJ Harvey does NOT have an alter-ego, and she DOESN'T have the habit of saying and taking back, but I strongly hope she eventually does change her mind. There's tons of bootlegs and videos, though, you know where.
Don't make faces! We don't like that decision of yours, Polly...
PJ Harvey Quits!
PJ Harvey sensationally revealed onstage in Paris last night (December 17) that she is quitting playing live.
The star was performing in front of 350 competition winners at Studio 287 in northern France when she announced: "This is the last show I will ever play."
The comment came in the wake of the likely last ever live show from The Libertines on the same bill.
The comment also echoes the statement made by David Bowie back in 1973 at London Hammersmith Odeon. It later transpired he was only retiring his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust.
PJ Harvey played a set featuring songs covering her entire 13-year career, including 'Victory', 'Me Jane', 'Shame' and the closing 'Meet Ze Monsta'.
note: PJ Harvey does NOT have an alter-ego, and she DOESN'T have the habit of saying and taking back, but I strongly hope she eventually does change her mind. There's tons of bootlegs and videos, though, you know where.
Don't make faces! We don't like that decision of yours, Polly...
16 December 2004
Good news, like one of his songs
M. Ward Preps His New Album
Title: "Transistor Radio"
Relelase date: Feb. 22 '05
Label: Marge Records
Guests: Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Vic Chesnutt, John Parish, Rachel Blumberg of The Decemberists, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley, and Mike Coykendall of The Old Joe Clarks
Tracklist:
01 You Still Believe in Me
02 One Life Away
03 Sweethearts on Parade
04 Hi-Fi
05 Fuel for Fire
06 Four Hours in Washington
07 Regeneration #1
08 Big Boat
09 Paul's Song
10 Radio Campaign
11 Here Comes the Sun Again
12 Deep Dark Well
13 Oh Take Me Back
14 I'll Be Yr Bird
15 Lullaby + Exile
16 Well-Tempered Clavier
M. Ward Preps His New Album
Title: "Transistor Radio"
Relelase date: Feb. 22 '05
Label: Marge Records
Guests: Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Vic Chesnutt, John Parish, Rachel Blumberg of The Decemberists, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley, and Mike Coykendall of The Old Joe Clarks
Tracklist:
01 You Still Believe in Me
02 One Life Away
03 Sweethearts on Parade
04 Hi-Fi
05 Fuel for Fire
06 Four Hours in Washington
07 Regeneration #1
08 Big Boat
09 Paul's Song
10 Radio Campaign
11 Here Comes the Sun Again
12 Deep Dark Well
13 Oh Take Me Back
14 I'll Be Yr Bird
15 Lullaby + Exile
16 Well-Tempered Clavier
15 December 2004
Many things in these 2 weeks (highlights only here - courtesy Pitchfork):
*White Stripes: "Jolene (Live Under Blackpool Lights)" Rating: 7
*Nick Drake: A Treasury [Island; 2004] Rating: 3.3
*Nirvana: With the Lights Out [Geffen; 2004] Rating: 6.3
John Peel Autobiography Due Next Fall
*White Stripes: "Jolene (Live Under Blackpool Lights)" Rating: 7
*Nick Drake: A Treasury [Island; 2004] Rating: 3.3
*Nirvana: With the Lights Out [Geffen; 2004] Rating: 6.3
John Peel Autobiography Due Next Fall
01 December 2004
Cat Power (probably) in Cologne, June '03
Cat Power (among others) contributes to Kimbrough tribute LP
Tracklist of Sunday Nights: The Songs of Junior Kimbrough
01 Iggy & The Stooges: "You Better Run Version #1"
02 Spiritualized: "Sad Days Lonely Nights"
03 Blues Explosion: "Meet Me in the City"
04 Heartless Bastards: "Done Got Old"
05 The Black Keys: "My Mind Is Ramblin'"
06 Pete Yorn: "I Feel Good Again"
07 Entrance & Cat Power: "Do the Romp"
08 The Fiery Furnaces: "I'm Leaving"
09 Mark Lanegan: "All Night Long"
10 Thee Shams: "Release Me"
11 Jim White: "Done Got Old"
12 Outrageous Cherry: "Lord Have Mercy on Me"
13 Whitey Kurst: "Pull Your Clothes Off"
14 Jack Oblivion: "I'm in Love With You"
15 The Ponys: "Burn in Hell"
16 Iggy & The Stooges: "You Better Run Version #2"
December gigs
friday 03 Hudson, NY Time & Space Limited
saturday 04 North Adams, MA Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)
File-sharing war intensifies as majors slap KaZaA with new lawsuit-- in Australia
P.J. Harvey, Nick Cave guest on new Marianne Faithfull record
M. Ward December tour dates (u lucky Aussies!):
wednesday 08 Sydney, AUS Newtown
thursday 09 Melbourne, AUS Manchester Lane
friday 10 Melbourne, AUS Gershwin Room
saturday 11 Melbourne, AUS Meredith Music Festival
P.J. Harvey, Nick Cave guest on new Marianne Faithfull record
M. Ward December tour dates (u lucky Aussies!):
wednesday 08 Sydney, AUS Newtown
thursday 09 Melbourne, AUS Manchester Lane
friday 10 Melbourne, AUS Gershwin Room
saturday 11 Melbourne, AUS Meredith Music Festival
