Ronnier Fauss | Mulligan

Ronnie's back. It's no secret that we're big fans of Ronald Fauss' work around these parts and he's back with a new EP, Mulligan. Well, the album isn't officially out yet, but, you can listen to streams of the songs here.

While his output is prolific, his work hasn't slipped one bit. He continues to bring a good natured, blue-collar vibe to his particular brand of alt-country.

Sarah Jaffe Premier | Watch Me Fall Apart

We're pretty excited to exclusively premier a track from Sarah Jaffe's new album Suburban Nature. We're pretty big fans of hers and we absolutely love this track. Sure, there are more than a few really good songs Jaffe's debut LP, but, this song that comes next-to-last on the track listing is probably the best song on her album. It's one that could actually become a big hit if it found it's way to the radio.

All that being said, check out "Watch Me Fall Apart" below.

Sarah Jaffe | Vulnerable

Sarah Jaffe's sophomore album, Suburban Nature, is set to come out this May on Kirkland Records. The Denton chanteuse builds on her debut effort Even Born Again with a sound a little fuller and richer than her debut EP. The constant is her songwriting and her desperately emotive voice.

The girl is coming up the ranks with a recent European tour with Midlake and will be opening up for ex-pat Norah Jones on several dates as she strolls through the Southwest.

But, let us introduce you to her single "Vulnerable," one of Suburban Nature's best. Her album won't be out until May, but, this gem and the remix of "Two Intangibles Can't Be Had" are available now for download on iTunes.

New Telegraph Canyon

This weekend, when I wasn't blowing insulation in my attic, I found myself listening to the stream of Telegraph Canyon's new album The Tide and The Current... spectacular. I can't wait to actually be able to see them play for once... which should be tomorrow night.

You can listen to the entire album here, for free and junk.

Santigold Comes To The D

It didn't take very long for my wish that she comes to town to come true.  My wife turned me onto Santigold about three months ago and I love her album.  Her debut fluidly moves from indie pop to dub to reggae and I loves it.  I just hope that since the Dallas stop is near the end of her tour it will still be a good show.  I love this time of year, all the show dates start rolling in and my summer starts to look better and better.

Tour dates:
3/27/09 Miami, FL @ Ultra Music Festival
3/28/09 Mammoth, CA @ Roxy's Chicken Jam
5/21/09 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
5/22/09 Sacramento, CA @ Empire
5/24/09 Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre
5/25/09 George, WA @ Sasquatch! Festival
5/28/09 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
5/29/09 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
5/31/09 Baltimore, MD @ Ram's Head Live
6/01/09 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
6/03/09 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
6/04/09 Motreal, QB @ Metropolis
6/06/09 Philadelphia, PA @ The Roots Picnic
6/07/09 Norfolk, VI @ The Norva
6/09/09 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
6/10/09 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
6/12/09 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
6/13/09 St. Louis, MO @ Bacardi B Live
6/15/09 Austin, TX @ Stubb's (outside)
6/17/09 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
6/18/09 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
6/21/09 Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl :: KCRW World Festival Series

Finally, New Silversun Pickups

Our good friends over at Ultra 8201 hipped us to the new Silversun Pickups song "Panic Switch" from their forthcoming album Swoon.  They've said in interviews they wanted to be challenging on their new record, but the only think challenging about this is the first part of the song.  But, I'm really diggin' it and can't wait for the album to come out.  It's a little different from their previous work on Carnavas but familiar enough not alienate fans.

New EdVed and Corin

I believe I have stated this a couple of times now, but, I'm a huge Pearl Jam fan.  That being said, I'm really diggin' the direction the Ed has been going in the last couple of years with his solo material.  The Into The Wild soundtrack was completely different from about 99% of what Pearl Jam has done.  

To that point, Ed has been joined by former PJ opener and Sleater-Kinney alum Corin Tucker to cover John Doe's "The Golden State" for his release of Golden State EP.  I've listened to this lil' number a few times now and it gets better with each listen. (Pitchfork)

GNR "Chinese Democracy"

So, we all know now that Chinese Democracy is finally coming out, right?  But, what are you more excited about: new GNR or free Dr. Pepper?

I know, I know, you are still curious about what the album is going to sound like.  Well, BFD is here to soothe your savage heart.  Click here for a stream of the title track.  I kept hearing that Axl had gone Industrial, and there are some similar stylings on this track.  But, it's really more of a crunchy guitar that reminds me of Grunge.  Either way, it's actually a pretty stunning track.

Flaming Lips News

It may be a little late to tell you about the second annual March of 1000 Flaming Skeletons being promoted again by The Oklahoma City Gazette. If you are in or around OKC on October 25 you can get a skeleton suit and have Wayne Coyne direct you as what to do. If you missed it last year, it looked something like this.

There are some things you need to know: 1) only standard and large size costumes. 2) You can only buy two costumes. 3) NO REFUNDS!

Oh, on a side note, indier-than-though Pitchfork has a stream of The Lips new songs "Space Bible With Volume Bumps" off the "Christmas on Mars" soundtrack. Well, it sounds like a Flaming Lips Chrismas song. Or as Wayne puts it "bleepy Sci-Fi lounge music." So, it may be good chill out music after peaking at your next Flaming Lips show.

Ray Digs Meg

I saw Ray LaMontagne at the old Gypsy Tea Room once. Once. You may be thinkin' to yourself 'Why would you do such a thing?" It was for a chick. That's right, for a chick. But, for the record she wanted to go because Rachel Yamagata was opening for him. Which I guess doesn't make it much better does it?

Anyhoo, Stereogum is streaming the new Ray LaMontagne single "Meg White." And as you might imagine--it's about the drummer for the White Stripes. I have to admit, I've had a thing for Meg for quite a while. I'm not sure if it's because of her milky white skin or raven hair. Or if you look at the above pic of her you'd know why. If I would've known at the time that ol' Ray and I shared a fondness for Meg maybe I would've given him a shot. Maybe.

Old Crow Medicine Show "Caroline"

Old Crow Medicine Show's new EP Caroline is out today. It will serve as a precursor to the their new album Tennessee Pusher. You can listen to Caroline in it's entirety below.

Dove Hunter In-Store

Dallas Observer Music Award nominees Dove Hunter will be playing an in-store at Good Records on Thursday, July 12 at 4PM. Unfortunately I'll be at work, so, that kinda sucks. But, go check 'em out.

*UPDATE* I'm a fucking idiot sumtimez and the show is actually Saturday, July 12. I taint weed and I taint wite neiver.

MP3: Dove Hunter - Cyclone Stare

Beck "Chemtrails"

You can check out the new joint by Beck, "Chemtrails," at his website.

Portishead on The Beeb

For those of us with out the ability to see the great Portishead live you can do the next best thing: listen live. The band will play three songs on The Radcliffe and Maconie Show on BBC Radio 2 today.

For those of you who want to listen you can do so here.

Stream New Black Keys Album

Oh, that's right, I said it! You can stream the new album by The Black Keys here.

I just hope that Dangermouse didn't pull a Phil Spector and pull a gun on the boys when they weren't fullfilling his expectations in the studio. (Rock & Roll Daily)

Morgan Page

For the last couple of days I've been listening to "The Long Road" by L.A. electronica producer Morgan Davis, off his new album Elevate, almost non-stop. It's pretty infectious from the beginning of the track.

Davis has also done remix work for Regina Spektor, Nelly Furtado, and Tegan & Tara. He listed one of his influences as Everything But The Girl, so, he's okay in my book.

Morgan Page - The Long Road (stream)

Regina Spektor - Fidelity (Morgan Page Remix)(mp3)