New Fleet Foxes "Silver City"

If you know anything about the Fleet Foxes you know by now they are full of sunny, laid back harmonies reminiscent of bands like Crosby, Stills and Nash. They are sticking to that formula and they certainly don’t disappoint with this new track “Silver City” recorded live at El Rey Theater. If you’re expecting a reimagining of Ghostland Observatory’s “Silver City” then you are going to be greatly disappointed.

The sound quality leaves a little to be desired, like as in good quality, it sounds like a recording done in the crowd…covered by a pillow. Well, actually, it’s not that bad. But, it’s enough to give you a taste of the song. Enjoy!

MP3: Fleet Foxes - Silver City (Live at The El Rey Theater)

TV on The Radio "Golden Age"

Ready to hear some new TVOTR from Dear Science,?  Well then head to their Myspace page and hear a snippet of "Golden Hour."  I was bummed when I realized it was a snippet.  But, it gives me hope for the new album.  The Return to Cookie Mountain was a bit of a letdown compared to Deperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes.  But, this funky new track does give me hope for the new album.

New Sorta

The fellas in Sorta have been keeping busy since the tragic death of band member Carter Albrecht. The Dallas band just added two new tunes to their Myspace page for your and my enjoyment.

"Grown Man" is the soft, bar tinged alt-country ballad-y type of song. I like "Bjorn Yesterday" as much for the title as the music itself. The keyboard work is phenomenal on this one. It's a nice accent without being to distracting. But, I love the sound of a good organ in the rock and/or roll music.

And, by the looks of their schedule they will be playing a CD release party in Austin on September 30.

SSLYBY "Pershing"

I've had this album for a while now and I've been listening to it non-stop. Such a great album, "Glue Girls," "Think I Wanna Die," "Modern Mystery" are all some of my favorite tracks off the album. I really can't say enough about this album, it's really good.

If you like stuff like The Shins then you will totally dig this album. Oh, and did I mention they are currently on tour and will be performing in Denton? I didn't? I should be ashamed! And for all my OK peeps they will be playing the Opolis the night before Denton.

Port O'Brien will be opening up for them! (Thanks Joel!)

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Modern Mystery (mp3)
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Glue Girls (mp3)
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Think I Wanna Die (mp3)

4/14/08 St. Louis, MO @ The Bluebird
4/15/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Locals Only
4/16/08 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
4/18/08 Toronto, Ontario, CAN @ El Mocambo
4/20/08 Allston, MA @ Great Scott
4/21/08 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Hall
4/22/08 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
4/23/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's .
4/24/08 Washington, DC @ Black Cat Backstage
4/26/08 Charleston, SC @ The Map Room
4/27/08 Atlanta, GA @ The EARL
4/29/08 Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone Cafe
5/05/08 Norman, OK @ The Opolis
5/06/08 Denton, TX @ Hailey's
5/07/08 Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
5/09/08 Phoenix, AZ @ Modified
5/10/08 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
5/11/08 San Diego, CA @ Beauty Bar
5/13/08 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
5/14/08 San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
5/16/08 Portland, OR @ Towne Lounge
5/17/08 Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
5/18/08 Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN @ Media Club
5/20/08 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
5/21/08 Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
5/22/08 Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
5/23/08 Iowa City, IA @ The Picador
5/24/08 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry

Kinda Old News

So, yeeeaaah. This is kinda old news at this point, but, the new Portishead album should be out in March 08. It's been 11 year since the kids from Portishead released any kind of new material. Save for Beth Gibbons who released a solo joint with Rustin Man. You can go to Deaf Indie Elephants and download the complete second show from the All Tomorrows Party from this past December.

I've posted an mp3 of one of their newer songs. It's sounds like the Portishead I know and love. Their sound has deviated a little, but, not as much as Geoff Barrow led us to believe. Honestly, it sounds a little more like Massive Attack (But, not in a bad way).

Portishead - New Song 1 (mp3)