Antony and the Johnsons newest album, “I am a Bird Now” features Julia Yasuda, Lou Reed, Devandra Banhart, Rufus Wainwright, and….Boy George? “I am a Bird Now” is a perfect album in that blow-your-brains-out kind of way. Check out AATJ’s latest video for “You Are My Sister.”
More Live White Stripes mp3s
Our pals over at Adrockvision have an entire show from Columbia, MD, from Sept. 27th. Tracklisting is too long for this space, but rest assured it contains all the songs you (probably) want.
Arcade Fire/Bowie Collaboration Available
The Bowie and AF versions of “Wake Up” and “Five Years” will be available for download on iTunes for one week starting on Monday November 14th. Proceeds will benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.
USOUNDS would like to encourage fans to celebrate Arcade Fire/Bowie week by sporting your favorite helmet and having your friend(s) beat you over the head repeatedly with a drumstick, a yardstick, or maybe even a medium-sized tree branch.
New Stellastarr* Video and MP3
New York’s Stellastarr* sound amazing with or without five bong hits. Check out the latest single, “Sweet Troubled Soul” from the album “Harmonies for the Haunted” released in September on RCA.
New Elf Power Album and November Tour
Elf Power is currently working on a new album with John Fernandes of Olivia Tremor Control. The currently untitled album should be out in early 2006 followed by a large-ass tour. Meanwhile, Simon, the bird with the candy bar head, strongly urges you to check out this video for “Never Believe” from the album “Walking With The Beggar Boys.”
White Stripes News and Video
Jack White (aka: Three Quid) has been busy writing music for soft drinks, covering Tegan and Sarah’s “Walking with a Ghost” and cultivating small farmlands between sold-out European shows. “Walking with a Ghost” will be available this week for download at Rhapsody, itunes, and Napster.
Check out The White Stripes new single/video “Denial Twist” (Directed by Michel Gondry):
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BAND NAME OF THE DECADE: TEST ICICLES
Not to be confused with Neuticles, the testicular prosthetic implant for neutered pets. Here’s how you can tell the difference:
Test Icicles manage to fuse hardcore, hip-hop, metal, and rock into a trembling pile of funkytown. Neuticles are basically fake balls for dogs available in different sizes and textures. Both are great for self-esteem.
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