| Free Music Friday! with CD Giveaway! Posted: 20 Feb 2009 04:35 PM CST Sholi  This week saw the release of Sholi’s self-titled debut album. This Californian trio’s semi-experimental indie art rock has been making waves with their new album and it shouldn’t be a surprise. Vocalist and guitarist Payam Bavafa (the band’s namesake - “Sholi” was a nickname growing up), a former electrical engineer for an experimental neuroscience lab, enlisted friends Jonathon Bafus (drums) and Eric Ruud (bass, vocals) for this musical endeavor and were aided by Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier on the band’s first demos in 2006 and, this past summer, helped mix Sholi. The controlled chaotic nature on the opening of “Tourniquet” displays Sholi’s musicianship as it descends into a funky bassline driven ditty overlayed with Bavafa’s 90s indie rock-esque vocals and cheery riffs.
Sholi -"Tourniquet" website | myspace Sholi Price: USD 12.99 17 used & new available from USD 7.78 – Michael Zapruder  Next month, Side Cho Records will release Michael Zapruder’s Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope. Back in 1999, Zapruder started the 52 songs project in which he wrote, recorded and released a song a week for the entirity of the year. Such an ambitious project hasn’t humbled his work since then in the least. On his new record, Zapruder recruited the help of the Decemberists and Tom Waits‘ band. Lest ye still not be impressed, Zapruder also curates Pandora Radio’s music collection. Mmhmm. This weekend, Zapruder will play shows in both West Hollywood and San Francisco before heading to the East Coast next weekend for shows in Brooklyn, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC. For some mellow but stimulating aural pleasure, give “Ads For Feelings” a listen.
Michael Zapruder - “Ads For Feelings” website | myspace – Gin Wigmore Comparisons to both Edith Piaf and Macy Gray aren’t far off — I’d say a mixture of the two — for the fair haired Gin Wigmore whose Extended Play EP was recently released on Motown Records. New Zealand born Wigmore’s distinguishing vocals have garnered her worldwide recognition and captivated the ears of this writer. Her sweet and sunny cuts are perfect for sunny summer Friday afternoons. “These Roses” is slowed down and more emotionally intense, but doesn’t lack for passion and beauty. Gin Wigmore - "These Roses" Added bonus: click here to get “No Reason” for free and here for “Stealing Happiness”, too! **Not to be outdone by some free tracks online — we’ve got 5 copies of Gin’s Extended Play EP to give away! To enter: Simply leave a comment! Winners will be drawn at random next week!** website | myspace Extended Play Price: USD 5.98 47 used & new available from USD 0.78 –  The Acorn
Also seeing release this week was The Acorn’s Heron Act, a collection of live recordings, b-sides and rare songs spanning the band’s most recent tours. The Acorn will again hit the road with Fleet Foxes in Europe then head back to the States for a string of dates with elbow. “Crooked Legs” is a happy and hopeful ditty about “going as far as these crooked legs take me.” Have a listen, then get up and go as far as your maybe-crooked legs take you this weekend! The Acorn - "Crooked Legs" website | myspace Heron Act Price: USD 10.98 14 used & new available from USD 5.99 Related Posts  
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| New Yeah Yeah Yeah’s track “Zero” Posted: 20 Feb 2009 03:06 PM CST |
| Harvest of Hope Festival Posted: 20 Feb 2009 12:57 PM CST 
Next month, St. Augustine, Florida will host a three-day outdoor music festival will be held to benefit Harvest of Hope at St. Johns County Fairgrounds. The nonprofit organization was founded in Gainesville, Florida a little over a decade ago to provide social services to migrant farm workers and their families in the U.S. Since then, HOH has raised and spent over $500,000 to pay for gas, tires, car repairs, rent, utilities, medical services, food, clothing, funeral expenses and educational scholarships in low income migrant worker communities. A group of progressive punks in Gainesville heard about Harvest of Hope, and began throwing local benefit shows, while envisioning larger fundraising goals. This year, master planners at No Idea Records will throw a giant three-day benefit event at which over 100 punk and indie bands have committed to play outdoors on multiple stages. Single day or weekend passes are on sale here: http://www.harvestofhopefest.com/tickets.php for $19.50 and $39.50 respectively. Camping sites are available at the Fairgrounds, and sites can be reserved ahead of time: http://www.harvestofhopefest.com/camping.php, or make hotel reservations: http://www.harvestofhopefest.com/hotels.php. LINE UP: Friday March 6th
Girl Talk
Less Than Jake
Tokyo Police Club
The Night Marchers
The Mae Shi
King Kahn & the Shrines
Yip-Yip
Rehasher
Grand Buffet
Ruby Coast
Hollywood Holt
Tim Barry
Bomb the Music Industry
Austin Lucas
O'Pioneers
Josh Small
Liza Kate
Look Mexico
Brainworms
Flatliners
Paul & Ginger
Ninja Gun
The Takers
Tubers
Anchor Arms
Cheap Girls
Alligator
Failures Union
Coyote Throat
Laserhead
The Winslows
Reptile Theatre Saturday March 7th
Against Me!
Lucero
Propagandhi
The Mountain Goats
Bad Brains
Tilly & the Wall
The Bouncing Souls
John Vanderslice
Strike Anywhere
HEALTH
Wild Sweet Orange
Valient Thorr
Deerhunter
Paint it Black
None More Black
Underground Railroad to Candyland
Her Space Holiday
Sundowner
Lymbc Systm
Sunbears
Static Radio (NJ)
Antartic
After the Fall
Smoke or Fire (acoustic)
Hometeam
The Beauvilles
Averkiou
Morningbell
Hawks & Doves
Bridge & Tunnel
Mouthbreather
Weapons to Go
Mumpsy
Ones to Blame
Jonathan Appleseed
BLORR
Viernes
Jimmy Reeves & the Wolf River
Juicy Pony
City Lights Bloom
T13C!
Towers of Hanoi
Willie Green
Christina Wagner
Lighthouse Music
Blues Lightning
Onslaught Dynamo
Incoherent
Barnaby Jones
Mario Sevayaga
County Road Sunday March 8th
The National
KRS-One
GZA/Genius
The Gaslight Anthem
Kool Keith (Dr. Octagon vs. Dr. Doom) featuring Kutmasta Kurt
Black Kids
The Harlem Shakes
Ra Ra Riot
Tigercity
MURS
Holy F*ck
Monotonix
Kiss Kiss
This Bike is a Pipebomb
Hammel on Trial
Keith Murray
Dave Dondero
Kevin Seconds
Fake Problems
Whiskey & Co.
Summerbirds in the Cellar
Division Minuscula
Vince P
Ghost Mice
Paul Baribeau
Young Livers
Liza Kate
Good Luck
Grabass Charlestons
Tim Version
Lauris Vidal & his warm guns
Gatorface
Virgins (FL)
Monikers
How Dare You
New Bruises
Emilyn Brodsky
Dirty Money
Spoonboy
EYC
Cutman
Protagonist
No More
I made this mistake
Lost Hands Found Fingers
Assasinate the Scientist
So Pastel
Worlds
R.A.F.
Buttons
Shaking Hands
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| John Legend’s Open Letter to the NY Post Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:14 AM CST The NY Post’s chimpanzee cartoon has caused quite a stir. Musician John Legend has written an open letter to the paper’s editor. Dear Editor: I’m trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee that went crazy. I guess you thought it would be funny to suggest that whomever was responsible for writing the Economic Recovery legislation must have the intelligence and judgment of a deranged, violent chimpanzee, and should be shot to protect the larger community. Really? Did it occur to you that this suggestion would imply a connection between President Barack Obama and the deranged chimpanzee? Did it occur to you that our President has been receiving death threats since early in his candidacy? Did it occur to you that blacks have historically been compared to various apes as a way of racist insult and mockery? Did you intend to invoke these painful themes when you printed the cartoon? If that’s not what you intended, then it was stupid and willfully ignorant of you not to connect these easily connectable dots. If it is what you intended, then you obviously wanted to be grossly provocative, racist and offensive to the sensibilities of most reasonable Americans. Either way, you should not have printed this cartoon, and the fact that you did is truly reprehensible. I can’t imagine what possible justification you have for this. I’ve read your lame statement in response to the outrage you provoked. Shame on you for dodging the real issue and then using the letter as an opportunity to attack Rev. Sharpton. This is not about Rev. Sharpton. It’s about the cartoon being blatantly racist and offensive. I believe in freedom of speech, and you have every right to print what you want. But freedom of speech still comes with responsibilities and consequences. You are responsible for printing this cartoon, and I hope you experience some real consequences for it. I’m personally boycotting your paper and won’t do any interviews with any of your reporters, and I encourage all of my colleagues in the entertainment business to do so as well. I implore your advertisers to seriously reconsider their business relationships with you as well. You should print an apology in your paper acknowledging that this cartoon was ignorant, offensive and racist and should not have been printed. I’m well aware of our country’s history of racism and violence, but I truly believe we are better than this filth. As we attempt to rise above our difficult past and look toward a better future, we don’t need the New York Post to resurrect the images of Jim Crow to deride the new administration and put black folks in our place. Please feel free to criticize and honestly evaluate our new President, but do so without the incendiary images and rhetoric. Sincerely,
John Legend
John Legend: website | myspace
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| Goo Gives Mixtape Posted: 20 Feb 2009 10:03 AM CST Goo, the popular indie dance sensation held in Omaha, recently hosted a Valentine’s Dance with some sensational music that they’re now giving away for free.
 At the Valentine’s Day Goo, attendees were given a mixtape featuring the evening’s playlist. Artists mixed on the tape include everything from Flight of the Conchords to Kate Bush. Now for the benefit of late attendees or those unable to go all together, Goo is offering the mixtape for download. “We still love the mixtape and we're hoping to make this a tradition,” said Goo on their website. Goo was originally started by local area musicians looking to provide a dance outlet to the Omaha community. Original DJs involved from the start include The Faint’s Todd Fink. Tracklisting:
SIDE 1
The Monkees - Steppin' Stone
The Pixies - La La Love You
Justice - Valentine (Plastic Fang Remix)
Flight of the Conchords - Theme song
Wire - Three Girl Rhumba
Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music - Let's Stick Together
Of Montreal - I'd Engager
Crystal Castles - Crimewave (Crystal Castles Vs. Health)
Bingo Players - Get Up (Diplo Remix)
Panda Bear - Comfy in Nautica (XXXchange Remix)
Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance (Twelves Remix)
Telepathe - So Fine
Animal Collective - My Girls SIDE 2
Fan Death - Veronica's Veil (Erol Alkan's Extended Rework)
Fan Death - Veronica's Veil
Mr. Oizo - Cut Dick
Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band - A Fifth of Beethoven (Soulwax Remix)
The Kills - Getting Down
Late of the Pier - Space & The Woods
Sex Pistols - Bodies
Sparks - Angst in My Pants
Devo - Girl U Want (Black Light Odyssey Mix)
Plastic Bertrand - C'est Plane Pour Moi
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Kate Bush - Hounds of Love Goo: website | myspace | download Side One. download Side Two | interview with Todd Fink
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| OK Go Spring Tour, New Album this Summer Posted: 20 Feb 2009 08:45 AM CST Rockers OK Go will preview songs from its upcoming album on a bi-coastal headlining tour launching March 6th in Philadelphia, with Irish indie band Oppenheimer and Longwave opening the East Coast dates and IO Echo and Jaguar Love opening the West Coast dates. OK Go spent the winter holed up in an upstate New York barn-turned-studio with producer Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, MGMT, Sleater-Kinney), handcrafting what they describe as the “danciest, most anthemic, most heartbroken, and most honest songs” of their career. You can check out the band’s progress in a series of videos on their website. Their emergence from the studio also sees OK Go play a fictional wedding band in the upcoming Dreamworks film I Love You, Man set for release on March 20th and will also be featured in Banana Republic’s “City Stories” spring/summer print and web campaign. Tour Dates:
Mar 06 - Theatre of Living Arts / Philadelphia * (win tickets!)
Mar 07 - Recher Theatre / Towson, Md. *
Mar 08 - Music Hall of Williamsburg / Brooklyn *
Mar 10 - Toad’s Place / New Haven, CT *
Mar 11 - Pearl Street Nightclub / Northampton, Ma. *
Mar 12 - Paradise Rock Club / Boston ^
Mar 13 - Port City Music Hall / Portland, Me. *
Mar 20 - House of Blues / San Diego #
Mar 21 - House of Blues Anaheim / Anaheim #
Mar 24 - The Catalyst / Santa Cruz #
Mar 25 - Great American Music Hall / San Francisco #
Mar 27 - Wonder Ballroom / Portland, Or. #
Mar 28 - Chop Suey / Seattle # * w/ Oppenheimer and Longwave opening
^ w/ Oppenheimer and Hooray for Earth
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