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Wilco is streaming their new album Wilco (The Album) from their website! The stream is really crappy and poorly set up… but check it out anyway. Anyone want to offer some first opinions? You can get your physical copies of this one June 30th via Nonesuch.
After the success of their debut LP, North Carolina band Bowerbirds are back and ready to drop a sophomore LP on our ears. The new LP will be called Upper Air and features this brand spankin’ new single “Northern Lights”. You can get this album in stores June 7th via Secretly Canadian. They’ll also be making a stop at the Mohawk in August so keep your ears open for a reminder. I’m diggin’ this one hard style.
Download: Bowerbirds – Northern Lights [MP3]
If you’re looking for what makes Flight of the Conchords so hilarious, look no further than Jemaine Clement’s perspective on the band’s comedic strategy, “We tell you lies, and if you laugh, they’re jokes.” Funny enough, that sounds about right doesn’t it? Lies or not, Jemaine, along with his partner Bret McKenzie, had everyone in the packed Bass Concert Hall laughing uncontrollably for most of their Thursday night set. We were in attendance and had one hell of a time. Follow the jump to hear our thoughts on the show and see some fancy pictures.
After our Eulogies/Dears huge prize package just wrapped up, we’ve got another contest for all you ATH readers out there. This time one lucky fan will win a couple of guest list spots to the upcoming Thermals show at Mohawk on May 22nd. All you have to do is a leave a comment about what’s on your mind OR hit us up on Twitter and mention the contest in your @. We’ll run this one until Wednesday of next week (5/20). Don’t forget to leave a valid email address so we can get in touch with you. While you’re at it, read our review of the band’s new album or check out an interview we did with The Thermals during SXSW.
One of our favorite artists from last year, Horse Feathers, just did a Tiny Desk session for the fine folks at NPR music. The session features 3 live songs including one of our favorites from last year “Curs in the Weeds”. Check out the full session now. Here’s that beautiful song from last year again.
Download: Horse Feathers – Curs In The Weeds [MP3]
One of our favorite Canadian acts, The Dears, are stopping into town next week at The Parish. We’ve been pretty excited about this show for a while now and we were even more excited when leading man Murray Lightburn took some time to answer a few of our pressing questions. We talk to Murray about all sorts of interesting topics. Follow the jump to read our full interview.
My Old Kentucky blog continues to pump out some really great session as part of their Laundromatinee series with a set from Canadians Great Lake Swimmers. The in-studio features video and MP3s from 4 new and old songs from the band. Check it out now. We’ve also got an awesome live version of “Rocky Spine” from the session.
Download: Great Lake Swimmers – Your Rocky Spine (live) [MP3]
Nashville based rock band The Features have a new album coming out soon and have a couple songs available for you to check out. We’ve got a song called “The Drawing Board” available for you below and song “GFM” can be downloaded from the band’s wesbite. Some Kind of Salvation is in stores June 9th or can be bought from the Features online store now.
Download: The Features – Drawing Board [MP3]
Elvis Perkins will be bringing his brand new band Deerland to The Parish on Monday for what should be a nice evening of music. Mr. Perkins will be joined on the stage by Oklahomans Other Lives. Doors for this show are at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now for the low low price of $14. Here’s latest single from Elvis Perkins in Deerland “Shampoo”.
Download: Elvis Perkins in Deerland – Shampoo [MP3]
Alt-country/punk band Lucero are making a stop in Austin at Emo’s on Friday night. Lucky for all concert goers, longtime ATH favorite Black Joe Lewis will be providing your opening entertainment for the evening. Head out at 9pm for doors and 10pm for music. Tickets are available now for $12.
Download: Lucero – I Can Get Us Out of Here [MP3]
