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31

David Bazan is very busy post-Pedro

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July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I was always a big fan of Pedro The Lion, so naturally I wondered what might be next once Bazan and former percussionist TW Walsh parted ways and dropped the PTL band name last year. It did not take long for Bazan to resurface, with his Fewer Moving Parts EP, which I mentioned last […]

Jul

30

Bat For Lashes - Fur And Gold U.S. Release

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July 30, 2007 | 2 Comments

Here at ENS we are big fans of Natahsa Khan, aka Bat For Lashes. We mentioned that back here and are excited that the debut album from Khan and her band is now hitting US shores tomorrow via Caroline Records. Bat For Lashes sound falls somewhere between Kate Bush and Cat Power for […]

Jul

27

Vietnam Live @ Lebowski Fest

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July 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

photo credit, Mark Austin (view his gallery here)
The Sixth annual Lebowski Festival was held down in Louisville, Kentucky last weekend, and while I did not make it out, our live reviewer Mike was on the scene taking it all in. If you don’t know, it is a celebration of the classic Coen Brothers film, […]

Jul

26

Ra Ra Riot Live @ Decibel Lounge

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July 26, 2007 | 1 Comment

The second half of the bill last night featured [atg]Ra Ra Riot[/tag], fresh off of their second appearance in the WOXY.com lounge yesterday afternoon. After the tragic loss of drummer John Pike earlier this year, the band have continued on and are getting more and more sure of themselves. They are still out […]

Jul

26

Mason Proper - Live @ Decibel Lounge

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July 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

It had been awhile since I took in a live set of music, probably due to the overload I got last month at Bonnaroo. But last night I made a point to head over the Decibel Lounge in Northside to check out two great bands. First up was Mason Proper, who are out […]

Jul

25

Cincinnati Concert Reminder - Ra Ra Riot & Mason Proper Tonight!

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July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A great show tonight here in town, be sure to get yourself over to Decibel Lounge, or Alchemize, not sure what the hell they are calling it anymore tonight for two excellent bands. Ra Ra Riot are out in support of their debut EP, which is self titled, that was released earlier this month. […]

Jul

25

Maps - We Can Create + Tour Dates

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July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Maps are another band that have taken me by surprise here in 2007. With a sound that falls somewhere between Air and Boards Of Canada for me this band from the UK. The band also pulls some influence from early shoegaze acts like Ride. Then, they took that sound and influence and […]

Jul

24

Robbers On High Street - Grand Animals + Remix

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July 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

It feels like it has been a really long time since we told you about the new Robbers On High Street album, Grand Animals. And now, finally, the disc is in stores and ready for you to consume. The sophomore release from the band is very solid, but the timing for pushing it […]

Jul

23

Spoon Performs The Underdog On Letterman

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July 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A great video to share real quick of Spoon playing The Underdog live on Late Night with David Letterman last week. Dave held up the vinyl, and almost managed to recite the Ga x 5 without cracking a smile….almost. Maybe it was nerves, (or just YouTube), but the song sounds a half second […]

Jul

23

Dirty Projectors - Rise Above + Tour Dates

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July 23, 2007 | 1 Comment

So here is a band that has me very intrigued. Dirty Projectors seem to be building some buzz right now with their album coming out very soon from the new imprint out of Bloomington that brought you Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, called Dead Oceans. The new label is already home to Bishop Allen […]

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