Musicology NYC

Grizzly Bear - "Ready, Able" Video

2009-11-08T20:43:00.002-05:00

Here's a band that I write about only to get visitors to Musicology NYC. 0h Grizzly Bear, thou are holy. After years of trying to be cool enough t0 like them, I've accepted that I'll never get them.

Here's another thing; Horn of Plenty is their best album.

Check out the new video for "Ready, Able" from everyone's favorite 2009 album Veckatimest.

KEVCHINO MUSIC SHOWCASE at UNION POOL This Saturday!!!!

2009-11-05T22:12:00.005-05:00

Please don't forget this awesome showcase that will feature the two and only Sharon Van Etten and Natureboy. If you want to hang out with Kevchino and Musicology cool kids and watch the Sky Report DJ too, you should come. I'll pay your (1) cover if you comment here and say something awesome.

Kevchino.com Presents . . . .
Sharon Van Etten, Natureboy, Rey Villalobos
Saturday, November 7th Union Pool
DJ Scot Bowman of The Sky Report will be spinning between sets
Reindeer Art show by Brad Nack in the lobby
$10 Advance online and $12 at the door. 21+
TICKETS

Bebel Gilberto and Mark Ronson - "The Real Thing" MP3

2009-11-05T22:04:00.003-05:00

I've been seeing pictures of Bebel Gilberto all over the city. I guess that makes her not really "indie" but still she can sing good and who doesn't dig good singers especially when they work with... Mark Ronson. Holla. That dude is mad sick at making records like Amy Winehouse's and others probably too.

Listen to and download "The Real Thing" here.

Bebel Gilberto will tour these places too.

11.18.09 – Fillmore Miami Beach – Miami Beach, FL
11.20.09 – The Loft – Atlanta, GA
11.22.09 – The National – Richmond, VA
11.23.09 – 9:30 Club – Washington D.C.
11.25.09 – Hiro Ballroom – New York, NY
11.27.09 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
11.28.09 – Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ
11.29.09 – L’Astral – Montreal, QC
11.30.09 – Sound Academy – Toronto, ON
12.02.09 – Park West – Chicago, IL
12.03.09 – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant – Minneapolis, MN
12.05.09 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
12.08.09 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
12.09.09 – Henry Ford Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
12.10.09 – Bimbo’s 365 Club – San Francisco, CA
12.12.09 – Holocene – Portland, OR
12.13.09 – Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA
12.14.09 – Commodore – Vancouver, BC

Loretta Lynn & Jack White - "Portland Oregon" Video

2009-11-05T21:57:00.002-05:00

Because cool people shop at thrift stores I swung by the thrift store near my apartment and picked up Loretta Lynn's 20 Greatest Hits knowing nothing other than Jack White digs her. Because Jack White knows what's cool, I listened and liked too. Thanks for the referral Mr. White.

El Perro Del Mar covering Lou Reed, I like Lou Reed

2009-11-03T22:50:00.003-05:00

Oh El Perro Del Mar, how sweet are thou. And Lou Reed too. Someone please comment on this youtube link cause no one has yet!!! And we just can't have that genPoppers.

Freelance Whales are cool per my sister

2009-11-03T22:42:00.003-05:00

She's right. And so is the mighty Stereogum (grarrrg). Check out the Freelance Whales and be happy bout it.

Bishop Allen - "True or False" Video

2009-11-03T22:32:00.002-05:00

True: the mighty Stereogum (rarggghhh) premiered this cool video from the Bishop Allen album Grr... called "True or False". True, there's a lot of people dancing in this vid. Turns out some people can dance soberly. And to this song nonetheless. Go people.

Spinner has Julian Casablancas, Cold Cave, More

2009-11-02T22:08:00.003-05:00

Hey look, it's Julian Casablancas again. I wonder if anyone would pay this album any attention if he weren't the singer of the Strokes.

Spinner also has this new Cold Cave album that a few people have been talking about. And that Foo Fighters we're all excited about. Or no.

But they do have Creedence and Slayer. And those dudes really are good.

Listen to all here.

Julian Casablancas on the Tonight Show

2009-10-28T21:59:00.003-04:00

The Tonight Show is cool. Julian Casablancas used to be (for a minute) . Proof below. Awwww, yah. This song is called "11th Dimesnsion" and it will be on Phrazes for the Young (out 11-3) . Try to dance to it, go ahead, fast or slow. Nah. Via Stereogum. Those guys like it.

Lilith Fair Returns

2009-10-28T21:30:00.005-04:00

Party like it's 1997-1999. The Lilith Fair was the event to attend in those years. And guess what is happening this year, you guessed it another Fair! Who knows who'll be there but you can get news and sign up for a news letter that will keep you and your girls and your dudes that like girls and music posted.

First Round of Cities...

Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Calgary, AB
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
Montreal, QC
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
San Francisco, CA
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
Washington, DC
London, UK

Noah and the Whale Movie

2009-10-27T22:34:00.003-04:00

How 'bout Noah and the Whale all tight with John Norris? Here's hoping the movie is as good as their new album. Additionally they will be playing music in NYC: residency at the Mercury Lounge November 2, 3 & 4th.

The First Days of Spring
An inspired film accompaniment to Noah and the Whale's second album

Join Noah and the Whale's Charlie Fink in NYC for an intimate screening of his directorial film debut The First Days of Spring with a special Q&A to follow.

November 1st @ 7pm

Hosted by John Norris

Piano's Upstairs Lounge

entrance is free - space is limited

158 Ludlow Street, New York, NY

Foo Fighters "Greatest Hits" Just arrived in my inbox

2009-10-27T22:33:00.000-04:00

How exciting.

Surfer Blood at Piano's for CMJ via Stereogum and Rey Concepcion

2009-10-26T22:21:00.000-04:00

Don't know much about this Rey Concepcion guy but he is super swell at making sweet videos. Especially when it comes to new rockers Surfer Blood. Check him out by clicking play and dancing or standing still and listening closely. Go Surfer Blood! Go Rey Concepcion (no relation). Thanks Stereogum!

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner: Surfer Blood [ Part 1 of 14] from Ray Concepcioñ on Vimeo.

Lissy Trullie - "Self Taught Learner" Video and Album Stream

2009-10-26T21:53:00.004-04:00

More Lissy Truly news. Stream the full album via Spinner and watch "Self Taught Learner" below

Lissie Trullie - "Don't To Do" Mp3

El Perro del Mar: Change of Heart Video

2009-10-21T22:28:00.002-04:00

El Perro del Mar tour dates follow her cool new video via pitchforkTV. We still haven't heard the new album but typically love her tunes.

11.07.09 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC*
11.08.09 – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA*
11.09.09 – Webster Hall – New York, NY*
11.11.09 – Phoenix Theatre – Toronto, ON*
11.12.09 – Metro – Chicago, IL*
11.13.09 – Gargoyle Club – St. Louis, MO*
11.14.09 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX*
11.15.09 – La Zona Rosa – Austin, TX*
11.17.09 – Rialto Theater – Tuscon, AZ*
11.18.09 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA*
11.19.09 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA*
11.20.09 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA*
11.21.09 – Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA*
11.23.09 – Hotel Cafe – Los Angeles, CA***

***Headlining show
* w/ Peter Bjorn & John

New Editors Record "In This Light and On This Evening"

2009-10-21T22:07:00.003-04:00

Editors new album In This Light And On This Evening will be out January 19, 2010 via FADER Label. The Pre-release is available now.

Thao with The Get Down Stay Down - "Cool Yourself"

2009-10-20T21:57:00.003-04:00

Thao's new album Know Better Learn Faster has been on heavy rotation at Musicology NYC. Watch "Cool Yourself" below. It's fun.

New Eels Album "END TIMES" Just six month after Hombre Lobo

2009-10-20T21:48:00.003-04:00

The largely self recorded release will be Eels eighth studio album. It will include:

1 The Beginning
2 Gone Man
3 In My Younger Days
4 Mansions Of Los Feliz
5 A Line In The Dirt
6 End Times
7 Apple Trees
8 Paradise Blues
9 Nowadays
10 Unhinged
11 High & Lonesome
12 I Need A Mother
13 Little Bird
14 On My Feet

Hombre Lobo was good, but not as good as we expect things from Eels to be. Here's hoping End Times is better.

New "Don't To Do" MP3 from LISSY TRULLIE! Album out Tuesday

2009-10-18T12:47:00.002-04:00

Lissie Trullie will finally have a full length with a number of songs from her earlier EP "Self-Taught Lerner. The full length will have the same title. One of the new songs can be downloaded here.

Track Listing for Self-Taught Learner out on Downtown Records October 20th
01. Boy Boy
02. She Said
03. Self-Taught Learner
04. Money
05. Forget About it
06. Ready For The Floor
07. Don't To Do (New Track)
08. Hold Your Head (New Track)
09. Just A Friend (Duet w/ Adam Green - Biz Markie Cover)
10. You Bleed You (Unreleased Demo)

Mayer Hawthorne - "Green Eyed Love " and Brooklyn Bowl Video

2009-10-13T22:29:00.003-04:00

This new Mayer Hawthorne video reminded me of the video I took of him at Brooklyn Bowl (watch bothe below). Mayer still may be the front runner for Musicology NYC's album of the year. Take that, Grizzly Bear.

Fanfarlo's Reservoir out today on Canvasback!

2009-10-13T22:22:00.003-04:00

We've been listening to Fanfarlo for some time, so we were surprised to find out that Reservoir just became available today. Get it here.

There are also some CMJ dates below.

CMJ Schedule

10/19 Syndicate Conflict of Interest party
10/20 The Music Slut & Sneak Attack party (daytime show)
10/20 Brooklyn Vegan party
10/21 Bowery Ballroom (official showcase)

& check out this video of Fanfarlo & First Aid Kit
covering "This Is The Way" by Devendra Banhart

Noah and the Whale - On Tour, The First Day of Spring out now

2009-10-12T22:31:00.004-04:00

We've been listening to The First Day of Spring and we dig. Go see Noah and the Whale on tour. All dates are below.

TOUR DATES
Oct. 20 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy
Oct. 21 San Diego, CA Casbah
Oct. 22 San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall
Oct. 24 Seattle, WA Crocodile Café
Oct. 25 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge (early show and BBQ)
Oct. 28 Madison, WI Majestic Live
Oct. 29 Chicago, IL Lake Shore Theatre
Oct. 30 Pontiac, MI The Pike Room
Oct. 31 Toronto, ONT Horseshoe Tavern

Nov. 2 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Nov. 3 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Nov. 4 New York, NY Mercury Lounge

Basement Jaxx - Scars (ft. Meleka, Kelis & Chipmunk) - Video by Jan van Nuenen

2009-10-12T22:29:00.001-04:00

Basement Jaxx are back with a new tune called "Scars". Watch it below. It's awesome.

New Grouper Video - "Hold the Way"

2009-10-07T22:46:00.003-04:00

How creepily awesome is Grouper? Watch below to see. There last album Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill was amazing and from the sounds of "Hold The Way" there new one Vessel will be as well.

Grouper - Hold the Way from Weston Currie on Vimeo.

THE VERY BEST’S WARM HEART OF AFRICA OUT NOW

2009-10-06T18:56:00.001-04:00

The Very Best’s—European production duo Radioclit and Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya—debut full-length Warm Heart of Africa came out yesterday! We haven't heard it yet but we loved the mix tape. They will also be on tour:

October 21 New York, NY CMJ Showcase—Le Poisson Rouge

October 23 San Francisco, CA 103 Harriet

October 24 Los Angeles, CA Echoplex

October 29 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge

October 30 Toronto, ON Wrongbar

November 1 Boston, MA Great Scott

November 2 Washington, D.C. DC9

November 3 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s