Eleni Mandell’s new album, Miracle of Five will be released tomorrow. To celebrate, we are giving away a copy of the album and a pair of tickets to the SEATTLE show in a contest package we like to call, Miracle of You at a Show. The show is next Thursday February 15th at The Tractor Tavern in beautiful downtown Ballard.
Be the first person to email usounds AT gmail DOT com with “Mandell” in the subject line, and win a copy of this CD and a pair of show tix. Remember: Seattle Only!
Solon, Rachel, Ashley and Davey try to act natural after burying some dead bodies in a rural area
Silverlake, California’s Great Northern will debut some full-length action called, Trading Twilight For Daylight May 15th on Eenie Meenie Records. This one goes out to fans of dreamy and dramatic pop music.
Leon is an outdoor squirrel who lives in the Johnsons’ backyard. Rodney J. Squirrel is his friend. Nothing will never rattle Leon. When things get out of control, Rodney relies on Leon for help.
Kings of Leon are premiering a new single from their upcoming third record, Because of the Times (in stores April 3rd) TODAY on MySpace. Steam “On Call” HERE. Also, KoL will be on tour immediately after the release of Because of the Times including Coachella as well as soon-to-be announced other festivals.
Fantastic song from Swedish man Emil Svanangen who goes by the name Loney, Dear. Loney, Dear has been described as, “soulful indie folk with a powerful mini orchestra.” Surprisingly, his albums are home-brewed in apartments and basements. Loney, Noir is the newest Loney, Dear album and will be released on Sub Pop February 6th.
A totally unrelated Presbyterian youth group hit the road
The new Youth Group Album was released today. Produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines, You Am I), and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith, Guided By Voices), Casino Twilight Dogs sounds a lot like last year’s Skeleton Jar, which is not a bad thing at all. (Unless you happen to hate that album.)
Matador recently signed Lavender Diamond for North America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Chad. Here’s the word on the street straight from Matador: “Primarily a vehicle for the astonishing vocals and buoyant worldview of Becky Stark, the Los Angeles-based Lavender Diamond’s take on the dying art of the perfect pop song is as elemental as it is ambitious – though their forthcoming Matador full-length, Imagine Our Love (due May 8th) is more of the latter.”
Well, imagine the EP, The Calvary of Light, coming out tomorrow. Here’s a track now!
The Kaiser Chiefs quickly incinerate a few dead bodies before an important dinner engagement
The Kaiser Chiefs video for their new single “Ruby” features the Chiefs all King-Kong style atop a miniature city that pretty much gives miniature air traffic control the tiny finger.