So Many Wizards - Lose Your Mind Video!

So Many Wizards are back with a new music video for "Lose Your Mind," the second track off their debut LP Warm Nothing which was released in August on JAXART Records and is distributed through Frenchkiss Label Group.

The Little Ones - Argonauts MP3!

Fantastic band The Little Ones announced this morning their sophomore release The Dawn Sang Along due out Feb 12, 2013! Take a listen and download the charming track Argonauts! I am really excited for this release.

7 Silly Questions w/ FAWN!

If you haven't heard of the FAWN before, you are in for a real treat. Their debut album Coastlines came out earlier this year and destroyed the CMJ Charts finding it's way into the Top 20 amongst heavy hitters like Beach House, Hot Chip, Ty Segall, and Japandroids. And, in truth, while I love all those bands, I would much rather listen to Fawn. Tracks like Pixels and Break it Off make you want to hit the repeat button on the iPod over and over and over again.



With a little help from our friends at Terrorbird, we were able to catch up with Fawn via the interwebs. Thankfully, band members Matt Rickle and Mike Spence had a few spare moments to answer our highly suspicious questionnaire.

What's the most embarrassing band you loved as a kid?
Matt: Michael W. Smith. Don't even bother looking it up.

What is the first record you bought?
Mike: Green Day's "Dookie." I was in fourth grade at a new school and felt really embarassed that I didn't know the lyrics to "Longview." Funny, transferring from public school to Catholic school inadvertently turned me onto that song.

Unicorns vs. Narwhals? Who would win in a fight?
Matt: No brainer. Narwhals win, because they are real human beings and unicorns are not.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you on the road? 
Mike: We ended up at some truck stop that sold these strange, gothic novelty household decor items. There was a set of dragon figurines playing instruments - like saxophones and keytars. And then, there was this gem. A gargoyle toilet paper dispenser, which our friend Ray - who was with us - bought as a keepsake. Brian Peters from Qui-Sci said it best: "Fecaemon - protector of your most private of papers."

Who has the worst van etiquette? 
Mike: We navigated through the worst winter storm in history. There were times that we thought we were hallucinating because we had never seem such strange precipitation - like driving for miles through golf balls three feet deep. We thought we saw beams of light from a downed UFO. Turned out, it was a rest stop. Because we survived together, all sins of van etiquette are eternally forgiven.

Who is in heavy rotation on your iPod? 
Matt: On Halloween in was Oingo Boingo's "Dead Man's Party" all day, but now it's back to Chris Cohen's "Overgrown Path," Wild Nothing's "Nocturne," and Tame Impala's "Lonerism."

What is the worst fight over nothing that you got into with each other after being road weary and exhausted?
Mike: We never fought about anything. Ever. Until those Taco Bell gift cards came into the picture.

MUST WATCH VIDEO! The Coup - Your Parents' Cocaine

I thought nothing would come close to topping Sufjan Steven's claymation zombie/snowman video from a few weeks back. But, The Coup have made me second guess myself. Watch Your Parents' Cocaine now! Their album Sorry to Bother You just came out!

Fidlar - Cheap Beer Video!

We have been singing the praises of Fidlar for months! Finally they have released a video for Cheap Beer! Take a look!

Sóley - I'll Drown Video!

Also a member of the Icelandic indie acts Seabear and Sin Fang,Sóley Stefánsdóttir performs delicate electronic pop on her own as just Sóley. Sóley released a video for her latest single "I'll Drown" which is off her debut album We Sink. Be sure to catch her on the road this year as she tours with Of Monsters and Men.

11/15 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON

11/17 -  Metropolis - Montreal, QC

11/19 -  Orpheum - Boston, MA

11/20 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY

11/23 -  Lupo’s - Providence, NY

11/24 - Tower  - Philadelphia, NY

11/25 - 9:30 Club -  Washington, DC

11/26 - DC 9 - Washington, DC (solo)

11/28 - Kings Barcade - Raleigh,NC

11/29 -  Tabernacle - Atlanta, NC 

11/30 - Beacham - Orlando, FL

King Dude - I'm Cold Video!

Following the recent release of his new album Burning Daylight, King Dude starts his West Coast tour this evening. To celebrate the occasion, he's sharing a new video for Burning Daylight cut "I'm Cold". Watch the sinister Justin Oakley & Amanda Row-directed video below, along with all upcoming King Dude tour dates.

11/02 Vancouver, BC - LanaLou's

11/09 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey

11/10 Portland, OR - Rotture

11/12 San Francisco, CA - Elbo Room

11/13 Los Angeles, CA - Down & Out

11/14 San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

11/16 Eureka, CA - The Shanty

12/07 Brooklyn, NY - Club Europa

12/08 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church

12/12 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle

12/14 Oakland, CA - The Uptown

12/15 Oakland, CA - The Uptown

Melody's Echo Chamber - You Won't Be Missing That Part Of Me Video!

Great video from Melody's Echo Chamber! Her eponymous debut was released on Sept 25th here in the US and is set to be released in Europe next week! Enjoy!

Young Magic - You With Air Video!

Off the current album Melt! See below for tour dates!

11/01 Linz, Austria Ahoi! Pop Festival

11/03 The Hague, Netherlands REWIRE Festival w/ Laurel Halo

11/04 Brussels, Belgium Magasin4 w/ Nosaj Thing

11/05 London, UK XOYO w/ How To Dress Well

11/06 London, UK White Heat

11/07 Paris, France L'Espace B  

11/27 Sunshine Coast, Australia Woodford Folk Festival

11/29 Sunshine Coast, Australia Woodford Folk Festival

11/30 Australia Peats Ridge Festival  

01/10 Montreal, QC Le National ◊

01/11 New York City, NY Webster Hall ◊

01/14 Washington, DC 9.30 Club ◊

01/15 Baltimore, MD Ottobar ◊

01/17 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse ◊

01/18 Orlando, FL The Social ◊

01/19 Tampa, FL The Orpheum ◊

01/21 New Orleans, LA Maison ◊

01/22 Austin, TX Mohawk ◊

01/23 Dallas, TX Granada Theater ◊

01/24 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Cafe ◊

01/25 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge ◊

01/26 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel ◊

01/28 Charlottesville, VA Jefferson Theater ◊

01/29 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer ◊

01/30 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club ◊

02/01 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre ◊

◊ with Purity Ring

Video Rewind! Yo La Tengo - Sugarcube w/ Cast of Mr. Show!!

I ran across this online today and forgot how amazing it was. Sugarcube is one of my all time favorite Yo La Tengo songs and Mr. Show was pretty much my favorite comedy series of the 90s. Put them together and it's pure genius.

September Girls - Hells Bells Video!

Irish band September Girls are making their US debut with a terrific Wanting More 7" EP due out this November on Matinee Recordings! Take a look at their fun found footage video for Hells Bells!

Gangi - Hindering the Sight of Threatening Events Video!

Off their current release Gesture Is!

7 Silly Questions w/ Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals!

I have a total crush on the six adorable Spaniards that comprise the charming band Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals. Their brand of upbeat indie is so infectious, so entertainingly original that it is virtually impossible to listen and not fall in love immediately. Their album The War of the Species came out earlier this year on Origami Records and is a delight from start to finish!



According to their bio, Wilhem and the Dancing Animals started when the drummer of the band Antigua & Barbuda, Guille Fernandez, wanted a change in his musical career and decided to ask Helen Agreda to accompany him in a fresh new project. They were soon joined by four more musician friends (Kiko, Have, Iñigo, and Josh). I was lucky enough to catch up with Guille and Helen online. Thankfully, they agreed to answer our highly dubious questions.

What's the most embarrassing band you loved as a kid?
Helen: Take That
Guille: Il niño

What is the first record you bought?
Helen: Roxette: Joyride
Guille: Sepultura: Against

Unicorns vs. Narwhals? Who would win in a fight?
Helen: I've just googled narwhals, I didn't even know they existed! God! I would force them to become friends.
Guille: Narwhals. Unicorns don't exist.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you on the road?
We were playing at a festival and Helen decided to slag the organisers off with a guy she'd just met: the organiser. We found out later.

Who has the worst van etiquette?
Josh (our bassist) for eating stinky salad bags.

Who is in heavy rotation on your iPod?
Helen: Lukestar
Guille: Blink 182

What is the worst fight over nothing that you got into with each other after being road weary and exhausted?
We are proud to say we have never ever had a fight. Cross fingers.





***Photo by Claudia Ochoa

Bleeding Rainbow - Drift Away Video!

Their new record Yeah Right is out 1/29 on Kanine!

The Sea and Cake - Harps Video!

Watch the great new video from The Sea and Cake for Harps thanks to Pitchfork! Runner was released last month and it's fantastic! Take a look!

Titus Andronicus - In A Big City Video!

New Titus Andronicus video for In A Big City!! They are on tour right now supporting the new album Local Business with Ceremony! Check it out!

M83 - Steve McQueen Video!

Great video for Steve McQueen by M83, taken from the album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming.

Devotchka - Along the Way MP3!!!

Wonderful free download from Devotchka from their Nov 13th release Devotchka Live With the Colorado Symphony!! It's wonderful. Download it now.

Dirty Projectors - While You're Here

Take a listen to While You're Here from the new Dirty Projectors About To Die EP out Nov. 5/6th on Domino.

Viva Indie Rock Podcast #38

Podcast version of the live Viva Indie Rock radio show, Thursdays, 9pm, on www.pmcradio.org.




Track List:
1) GRMLN   Explore  Coral
2) Outer Minds  Those Machines
3) Parquet Courts   Light Up Gold  Borrowed Time
4) Gospel Gossip  Atlantic Blue 7"  Behind
5) The World Palindrome  Particularly Hello  We've Got It 
6) Laibach  An Introduction To  Warme Lederhaut
7) Paperfangs  Everyday  Everyday
8) Tame Impala  Lonerism  Endors Toi
9) Eating Out  Burn
10) LCMDF  Mental Health  Paranoia
11) PVT  Nightfall  Nightfall
12) Total Warr  Corbay EP  xxxHatexxx
13) Wilhelm and the Dancing Animals  The War of the Species  Elephants
14) B Fleischmann  I'm Not Ready For the Grave Yet  I'm Not Ready...
15) Black Moth Super Rainbow  Cobra Juicy  I Think I'm Evil
16) The Amazing   Gentle Stream  International Hair