Pavement Ist Jazz

I really can’t help but mention the brand new album entitled Gold Sounds, containing jazz interpretations of Pavement tunes. Does this mean Malk and the boys have finally really achieved superstardom? To me, bands like Radiohead and Oasis really weren’t truly sanctified until symphonies released cover albums of their material.

Dirty Three “Cinder”

Upon my very first listen, the new Dirty Three disc easily slid its way into my top 10 for the year. I’ve always been a big fan of their work, especially after witnessing some absolutely monumental live performances in the past. This new outing really has it all, even vocals (supplied by Cat Power’s Chan Marshall among others). Take a listen to Doris and you’ll hear just one of many styles they invoke across 19 beautiful tracks.

Futurama is Back

IGN interviews Billy West about Futurama and he details plans for new DVD material. Needless to say I’m excited. Billy was also the voice behind both Ren and Stimpy and briefly a sidekick on the Howard Stern show.

I Like The Like

Bridge To Nowhere [Windows Media Stream]

The young ladies that make up the Los Angeles group The Like were certainly born lucky, seeing as how they all seem to have family ties to major recording labels and studios. But regardless of who told them how to go about their musical business, they’ve come up with a pretty nice sounding record. Its definitely a lot different than what most gals their age are aspiring to musically, and I recommend checking it out. For fans of PJ Harvey, Rilo Kiley, Giant Drag. (I’ll try and get an mp3 up soon.)

A short list of other new records I’m currently listening to (and may soon write about):

American Analog Set “Set Free” (Arts & Crafts)
Blackalicious “The Craft” (Anti)
Blood on the Wall “Awesomer” (The Social Registry)
Boards of Canada “The Campfire Headphase” (Warp)
Calla “Collisions” (Beggars)
The Fall “Heads Roll” (Narnack)
The Fiery Furnaces “Rehearsing My Choir” (Rough Trade)
Giant Drag “Hearts & Unicorns” (Kickball)
Metric “Live It Out” (Last Gang)
Wolf Parade “Apologies to the Queen Mary” (Sub Pop)

I’ll Buy That For A Dollar

Gang of Four is putting a real dollar bill in 10,000 copies of their new album, “Return the Gift.” Good luck. [via goldenfiddle]

First Post

So it took me about two days to install and publish this whole Movable Type business, but it looks like I have it all up and running finally.

Local DC type events I’m excited for in the upcoming weeks include the upcoming Warhol Corcoran Exhibit and catching the Pixies live in Charlottesville, VA.

Stay tuned …