see liam, told you i'd be able to get these...

For those of you who are lucky enough to attend SXSW, make sure you go see Bat For Lashes at the Dirty Dog Bar on March 14!

from Fur And Gold:
Trophy [super-wicked-cool song]
Prescilla [super-wicked-cool song]

b-sides:
Horrorshow [wicked-cool song]
Howl [wicked-cool song]
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buy Fur And Gold here
buy Trophy Single here

how many shows will you see this weekend?

Canadian Music Week kicks off tonight at The Docks (why?) with a headlining show by The Stills. The festival runs from March 7 till 10, make sure you go out and support the Canadian music scene. For a list of the artists and schedule, go here.

out this week

Bright Eyes: Four Winds EP
This is an incredible EP, can’t wait to hear Cassadaga!!!!!!
(ps, Pitchfork only gave this EP a 5.9... WTF!!?!?!?!... that makes me so mad!!!)

Four Winds [super-wicked-cool song]
Smoke Without Fire [wicked-cool song]

buy Four Winds EP here


Arcade Fire: Neon Bible
I didn’t like Funeral very much... however, this follow-up is surprising great! Oh, be sure to check out the limited edition of Neon Bible... I don't know what's on that version, but the cover art is amazing!!

Keep The Car Running [super-wicked-cool song]
Neon Bible [super-wicked-cool song]
The Well And The Lighthouse [wicked-cool song]

buy Neon Bible here


Air: Pocket Symphony
Pocket Symphony is one of those perfect winter albums, it is no doubt another fine release by the French duo.

Once Upon a Time [wicked-cool song]
Mer Du Japon [wicked-cool song]
Redhead Girl

buy Pocket Symphony here


The Horrors: Strange House
The Horrors is an incredible band, and Strange House is one of the best albums of the year so far!

Excellent Choice [wicked-cool song]
She Is The New Thing [wicked-cool song]
Thunderclaps [wicked-cool song]

buy Strange House here


!!!: Myth Takes

All My Heroes Are Weirdos
Break In Case Of Anything

buy Myth Takes here


Maria Taylor: Lynn Teeter Flower
Maria Taylor’s second album features similar styles of Jenny Lewis and Regina Spektor. In my opinion, it is a much finer record than 11:11.

Smile And Wave [wicked-cool song]
Lost Time

buy Lynn Teeter Flower here


Gruff Rhys: Candylion
Although I don’t think Candylion is all that great, Gruff Rhys is extremely entertaining live... so go see him live, I guess.

Lonsome Words
Gyrru Gyrru Gyrru

buy Candylion here

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finally... cursive in toronto!

New Against Me! and Cursive tour dates!!!!!

Tue-5-1-07 -- Los Angeles, CA -- Wiltern LG
Wed-5-2-07 -- San Francisco, CA -- Warfield
Fri-5-4-07 -- Portland, OR -- Roseland Ballroom
Sat-5-5-07 -- Seattle, WA -- The Fenix
Sun-5-6-07 -- Boise, ID -- Big Easy
Mon-5-7-07 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- In The Venue
Tue-5-8-07 -- Denver, CO -- Fillmore Auditorium
Fri-5-11-07 -- Minneapolis, MN -- The Myth
Sat-5-12-07 -- Chicago, IL -- Riviera Theatre
Sun-5-13-07 -- Detroit, MI -- State Theatre
Mon-5-14-07 -- Cleveland, OH -- House Of Blues
Tue-5-15-07 -- Toronto, ON -- Kool Haus
Thu-5-17-07 -- New York, NY -- Roseland Ballroom
Fri-5-18-07 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Electric Factory
Sat-5-19-07 -- Boston, MA -- Avalon

Plus even more Bright Eyes dates:

03-07 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
03-08 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
03-09 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
03-10 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
03-11 Seattle, WA - Showbox
03-16 London, England - Koko
03-18 Oxford, England - Brookes University Student Union
03-22 Oslo, Norway - Cosmopolite
03-24 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
03-26 Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
03-27 Cologne, Germany - Gloria
03-30 Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse
03-31 Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Melkweg
04-22 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
04-23 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-24 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
04-25 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
04-26 Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
04-28 Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
04-29 Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
05-01 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
05-02 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
05-04 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
05-05 Santa Barbara, CA - Arlington Theatre
05-06 Los Angeles, CA - Walt Disney Concert Hall
05-08 San Diego, CA - SOMA
05-09 Tempe, AZ - Mesa Amphitheatre
05-11 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
05-12 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
05-13 Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
05-14 New Orleans, LA - Republic
05-16 Tampa, FL - Tampa Theatre
05-17 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
05-18 Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
05-19 Nashville, TN - Ryman Audiotorium
05-20 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center for the Arts
05-21 Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
05-22 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
05-24 Boston, MA - Wang Center for the Performing Arts
05-25 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-26 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-28 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-29 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-30 New York, NY - Town Hall
05-31 New York, NY - Town Hall
06-01 New York, NY - Town Hall

i heart long walks during winter

It feels like -30 in Toronto right now and my half an hour walk to school is saved by Feist’s The Reminder, in particular her new single, "My Moon My Man" and "The Park". The transition between those songs is brilliant! There is this illusion of Feist actually 'walking' to the park and performing there as she finished My Moon My Man… it is genius!

My Moon My Man [super-wicked-cool song]
The Park [wicked-cool song]
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pre-order My Moon My Man EP here

i was the only one who got burned

Watch The Format's brand new video for "She Doesn't Get It" below.



She Doesn't Get It [wicked-cool song]
She Doesn't Get It (Acoustic) [wicked-cool song]
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buy Dog Problems here

money can't buy you back the love that you had then

The Reminder, Feist’s long awaited follow-up to Let It Die, is coming out on April 23 in Europe while the rest of the world will get it on May 1. She is also heading out for a mini-Canadian Tour during May and June, be should to check that out if you can.

05-15 Victoria, British Columbia - Royal Theatre
05-16 Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
05-18 Edmonton, Alberta - Winspear Centre
05-19 Calgary, Albert - Jubilee Auditorium
05-22 Regina, Saskatchewan - Conexus Arts Centre
05-23 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Burton Cummings Theatre
05-26 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
05-31 Ottawa, Ontario - Bronson Centre
06-01 Montreal, Quebec - Olympia Theatre
06-02 Quebec City, Quebec - Imperial Theatre

So Sorry [wicked-cool song]
My Moon My Man [super-wicked-cool song]
The Park [wicked-cool song]
1 2 3 4 [super-wicked-cool song]
Brandy Alexander [wicked-cool song]
Intuition [super-wicked-cool song]
How My Heart Behaves [super-wicked-cool song]
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buy My Moon My Man EP here
go here for more information on The Reminder

the sickness has taken hold through violent, blurted syllables

Strange House by The Horrors–one of my most anticipated albums of this year, is coming out tomorrow in the UK. The Horrors’ debut full-length opens with "Jack The Ripper". A track that should be familiar to most Horrors fans… but wait! This "Jack The Ripper" is different!!!... it opens with a slower tempo... kind of psychedelic sound before crushing into chaos… I absolutely love this new version! Other non-EP highlights include "Count In Fives", "Draw Japan", the new single, "Gloves", and "Little Victories"... actually... the entire record is just brilliant and perfect! The North American release EP was my favorite EP of last year, and Strange House will most likely be on my year-end list, as it is already one of the best records I’ve heard this year!

Jack The Ripper [super-wicked-cool song]
Count In Fives [wicked-cool song]
Draw Japan [wicked-cool song]
Gloves [wicked-cool song]
Little Victories [wicked-cool song]
Sheena Is A Parasite [super-wicked-cool song]
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Strange House comes out tomorrow (March 5) in the UK, you can pre-order it here

new p.wolf video!!!

Watch the very colourful video for "The Magic Position" below!!

she doesn't know i know about it

Coming off of an ordinarily boring debut in 11:11, Maria Taylor is back with a surprisingly wonderful indie-pop follow-up entitled Lynn Teeter Flower. Tracks such as "A Good Start", "Smile And Wave", and "Irish Goodbye" all have this catchy-Regina Spektor-like-uplifting-melodies that can easily become huge radio hits. On the other hand, other tracks like "Clean Getaway" and "The Ballad Of Sean Foley" both feature this Jenny Lewis-ish folkie/soul style. While 11:11 was extremely unimpressive, Lynn Teeter Flower is actually a rather entertaining record and it shows Maria Taylor progressing as an solo artist.

A Good Start
Clean Getaway
Smile And Wave [wicked-cool song]
Replay
Irish Goodbye
The Ballad Of Sean Foley [wicked-cool song]
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Lynn Teeter Flower comes out on March 6, you can pre-order it here