Here are some guys from Johannesburg, South Africa. They only have the 4 song Mystery EP released so far. I'm really enjoying the song Lakeside on their myspace.
Here is Summertime. A nearly 7 minute version performed at SXSW is on youtube.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Here's a new song, Senator, performed live
Mr. Malkmus is wearing a nice Joggers shirt also
Mr. Malkmus is wearing a nice Joggers shirt also
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Maps & Atlases
This band reminds me of summer, probably because I saw them twice in summer '08. They are pretty great live and have a fun sound comparable to Vampire Weekend. I haven't seen Vampire Weekend live yet (Lollapalooza '09 will fix that), but I think Maps & Atlases (myspace) are more exciting.
Maps and Atlases - Pigeon from If You Make It on Vimeo.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Porcupine Tree
Although they've been around for awhile, Porcupine Tree's sound is ever changing. It is definitely atop my list of must have music.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Young Widows
It seems I prefer videos over long-winded descriptions
Old Skin - Young Widows from J.J. Johnstone on Vimeo.
Old Skin - Young Widows from J.J. Johnstone on Vimeo.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
O! The Joy, O Lucky Man!, The Plastic Constellations, and The Reptilian
Band O! The Joy is from Sacramento. I completely enjoyed their album Zen Mode, which came out nearly a year ago. This is definitely a band I am looking forward to hearing more from. Songs and a little info are here.
O Lucky Man! is also from California. They create a lot of sound with just a two member band. Their website simply explains of a new record, but I don't know how long that has been there.
The Plastic Constellations had their "last show" on April 19, 2008. The band is from Minneapolis and have four albums from 2002-2008. I recommend 2004's Mazatlan as a starting point.
The Reptilian have released two EP's so far. I am still working on hearing one, but Boys' Life was released March 3rd, 2009. It is pretty fantastic in my opinion. Both EP's are available on iTunes.
O Lucky Man! is also from California. They create a lot of sound with just a two member band. Their website simply explains of a new record, but I don't know how long that has been there.
The Plastic Constellations had their "last show" on April 19, 2008. The band is from Minneapolis and have four albums from 2002-2008. I recommend 2004's Mazatlan as a starting point.
The Reptilian have released two EP's so far. I am still working on hearing one, but Boys' Life was released March 3rd, 2009. It is pretty fantastic in my opinion. Both EP's are available on iTunes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Funeral Party
This three member band from LA, hails Brian Eno, Caberat Voltaire, Yaz, Aphex Twin, Au Paris, Human League, The Normal and Our Daughters Wedding as major influences to their music. Their Bootleg EP was release in December and is available on ITunes. Funeral Party has achieved a mythic status, yet elusive reputation in the Los Angeles underground music scene and is the perfect addition to The Not Top 40.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sleater-Kinney, Be Your Own Pet, Jaguar Love, CruelBlackDove, Dengue Fever, Duchess Says, Marnie Stern
The band Sleater-Kinney have been on hiatus for a couple years now, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the tunes. 2005's The Woods was the album that attracted me to the band.
The band Be Your Own Pet (myspace) called it quits also, back in August. They did this several months after Get Awkward dropped.
Around the same time as the break-up of Be Your Own Pet, Jaguar Love released Take Me To The Sea. That is a dude singing those lyrics, if you can believe it.
Cruel Black Dove is another band I am not sure how I found. On some blog at some time, I'm sure. Their album Full Powers has been around since the middle of 2008 and is available on iTunes.
Dengue Fever is heavily characterized by their cambodian singer.
This is from Venus On Earth (2008)
Duchess Says is a band from Montreal. The first song I heard by them was Ccut Up which can be heard, along with some other crazy songs, on their myspace.
Marnie Stern released her newest album about 4 months ago (I won't be writing down the title for you, you'll see why). She collaborates with Zach Hill in both her albums. Yes, it is her playing the guitar.
The Noisettes have a new one coming in about a month, so I will post them later.
The band Be Your Own Pet (myspace) called it quits also, back in August. They did this several months after Get Awkward dropped.
Around the same time as the break-up of Be Your Own Pet, Jaguar Love released Take Me To The Sea. That is a dude singing those lyrics, if you can believe it.
Cruel Black Dove is another band I am not sure how I found. On some blog at some time, I'm sure. Their album Full Powers has been around since the middle of 2008 and is available on iTunes.
Dengue Fever is heavily characterized by their cambodian singer.
This is from Venus On Earth (2008)
Duchess Says is a band from Montreal. The first song I heard by them was Ccut Up which can be heard, along with some other crazy songs, on their myspace.
Marnie Stern released her newest album about 4 months ago (I won't be writing down the title for you, you'll see why). She collaborates with Zach Hill in both her albums. Yes, it is her playing the guitar.
The Noisettes have a new one coming in about a month, so I will post them later.
The Blue Van, Icarus Line, Living Blue
The Blue Van is a band from Denmark. Man Up is their newest album, released back in October. The song Silly Boy, which is probably their most pop-sounding, can be heard in some commercial.
I have no idea how I found The Icarus Line, but the other day one of their songs came up on my random shuffle. They've, apparently, been around for about a decade now.
I found The Living Blue on myspace while I was searching for a 70's blues rock band called Livin' Blues. Walk Talk Rhythm Roam was released January 20th. The Living Blue album Fire, Blood, Water has a little more of an edge to it, which I liked more. Songs from the newest release can be heard on their myspace. Both are available on iTunes.
I have no idea how I found The Icarus Line, but the other day one of their songs came up on my random shuffle. They've, apparently, been around for about a decade now.
I found The Living Blue on myspace while I was searching for a 70's blues rock band called Livin' Blues. Walk Talk Rhythm Roam was released January 20th. The Living Blue album Fire, Blood, Water has a little more of an edge to it, which I liked more. Songs from the newest release can be heard on their myspace. Both are available on iTunes.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Franz Ferdinand, The Bees, Pan & The Goddamns
They've danced in the spolight before with songs Take Me Out and This Fire. Franz Ferdinand is back in 2009 with album Tonight.
The Bees release Octopus is their newest full length. The album goes through a variety of sounds. Pretty enjoyable.
Pan & The Goddamns, as far as I know, only have the three songs that are on their myspace. Off an album called Three Songs For Tom Waits. I found the band through a post they had written on the Cajun Gems myspace page.
The Bees release Octopus is their newest full length. The album goes through a variety of sounds. Pretty enjoyable.
Pan & The Goddamns, as far as I know, only have the three songs that are on their myspace. Off an album called Three Songs For Tom Waits. I found the band through a post they had written on the Cajun Gems myspace page.
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