In preperation for Robert Plant’s upcoming new album, Band of Joy, out Sept 14th, we posted the track “Angel Dance” and it new video last month. Now you can stream the entire album at NPR and below a couple of loves songs from his new album courtesy of Sub Pop Records.
The Low songs covered by Robert Plant on Band of Joy
We heard this song broadcast and wanted to host it here for your first listen. KOL say they are trying to get back to their original sound for their upcoming fifth album Come Around Sundown
Junip – the project featuring Swedish singer José González began 10 years ago, but was put on the back burner due to the success of González own solo projects, particularly his album Veneer.
Junip’s first long player, Fields (pre order)
Oh Ye Denver Birds channel some sweet Grizzly Bear ish harmonies in their single, “Walls”. Explore their latest video (above).
Image Courtesy of Georgia Fair
see also “Something Easy” video
One of our favorite tracks is a collab with another Aussie fav, “Boy & Bear”, check out “Marianne”
Georgia Fair – Times Fly (via Whothehell)
Adam Haworth Stephens singer and songwriter for San Francisco duo Two Gallants will release a solo ablum, We Live On Cliffs via Saddle Creek this month (9/28). Stephens has employed producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The Shins) for his solo debut. “These songs are about desperation,” says Stephens. “The desperation to make something of living, to find a sense of ease, to find someone to love and to maintain that fleeting feeling of love.” Check out his first track below or watch as he performs it live above. Catch him live in a city near you soon (tour dates)
Adam Stephens – “The Cities That You’ve Burned”
Rooftops and Music seem to be a great idea as Pitchfork returns with one of our favorite live performance series, Don’t Look Down. Here Bear in Heaven performs a 4 song set up top a NY building. Check it above and head over to see their myspace for tour dates. We saw them last year in Portland, “highly recommended”.
Bear In Heaven – Wholehearted Mess
3. Undertow
4. Bees
5. Shadows
6. Composure
7. Baby
8. Majesty
9. Lissie’s Heart Murmur
Warpaint – Set Your Arms Down (Demo)
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Weezer is streaming their full album, Hurley, on their myspace. Below, Rivers Cuomo singing atop a porta potty @ Bumbershoot this weekend! Love the new track, “Unspoken’ below.
Weezer Live at Bumbershoot
Image Courtesy of Belle and Sebastian
Here’s the first official single, “Write About Love” off Belle & Sebastian‘s upcoming album, Write About Love to be released next month. It will be initially available from their website from Tuesday (7th September) for a very limited time as a free download and also to stream.
Belle & Sebastian – “Write About Love”
