2006

20 Songs To Download Now!

Garin Parina November 6, 2006 No Comments

Autumn is in full-force right now as the days are quickly getting shorter and colder. But before the bustling of the holiday season arrives, take a minute to catch up on some tunes from the last couple of months. Sweden is in this fall as several bands from this country have peaked through into the States. The Shins make a return to form, and some new artists on the verge will appease. So, drink some cider and bundle up–it’s time to give your i-Pod some fuel.

The Hold Steady Plunge Out More Shows

November 5, 2006 No Comments

Just days after wrapping a nationwide tour, The Hold Steady has announced another round of concerts for November and December. The Brooklyn-by-way-of-Minneapolis quintet released a new album, Boys And Girls In

Bill Nershi Leaving The String Cheeese Incident Summer 2007

November 5, 2006 No Comments

In a message posted on their website, The String Cheese Incident have announced that flat-picker and band founder Bill Nershi will be leaving the band. After summer 2007, Billy Nershi

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Ready New LP

November 5, 2006 No Comments

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are back with a new album in January. Just ten months after wowing the alt.indie world with their eponymous debut, the Philadelphia quintet have completed

Sneak Peak Saturday

Ace Cowboy November 4, 2006 No Comments

Warning: If you want your asses blown out, read this post… I’m not sure if New Line Cinema’s behind this leaked tease or whether it’s unauthorized sneakiness, but the first

Friday Leftovers

Scott Bernstein November 3, 2006 No Comments

This may have been the longest week ever…am I right? Well, Friday is finally here, and we’ve got our regular batch of end-week leftovers to keep you entertained: Relix gets Page Six fever with

Just For the Hell of It

Ace Cowboy November 3, 2006 No Comments

Here’s a cool clip of the Killer Bs — Bobby, Billy and Brent — ransacking a piano in some hotel lobby. I always thought Brent slept out back in the alley, but I guess

New Monsoon Adds Bassist Ron Johnson

November 3, 2006 No Comments

New Monsoon has announced that veteran bassist Ron Johnson will be joining the band, effective December 1. Johnson is best known for his work with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. This

Birdmonster: No Midnight

Gabriel Scheer November 3, 2006 No Comments

On their debut album No Midnight, Birdmonster has succeeded in producing a work that ought to please fans of generic indie rock – while not particularly challenging them.

TV on the Radio: Staring at the Sun (Tunde Adebimpe Interview)

Andrew Bruss November 3, 2006 No Comments

Having gone from being an unknown Brooklyn band playing in bowling alleys, to selling out major clubs in every corner of the country, the group has recently emerged with a new album that’s been listed in Rolling Stone as the number one college album in the country.