The latest single off Paracosm, the sophomore effort from Washed Out, is the beautiful “All I Know.” When all the fun lists are revealed at the end of the year, this tune should be near the top of many of them (IMO, of course). The video, produced by Urban Outfitters, is obviously nowhere near as beautiful as the song, decide for yourself. Washed Out is chillwave extraordinaire Ernest Greene.
Watch “All I Know” here:
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Musician and songwriter Lou Reed, best known for his work as the vocalist and guitarist for the legendary band The Velvet Underground, passed away today at age 71.
R.I.P. Lou Reed
1942-2013
In advance of their first studio album in a decade, indie rock legends Throwing Muses, have released a video for the track “Sunray Venus.” The Newport, Rhode Island band’s forthcoming project is titled Purgatory/Paradise, and is out in the U.S. on December 3. This unique project is being published as a 64-page book and a 32-track album. For those that have no use for physical objects such as books and cd’s, the digital download will be made available on November 12.
The current Throwing Muses line-up includes Kristin Hersh, David Narcizo, and Bernard Georges. Not sure what role, if any, long-time
member Tanya Donelly (The Breeders, Belly) played in this elaborate project.
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English indie rockers Arctic Monkeys, have shared yet another video from the their outstanding latest effort AM. This week the band released a video for the track “One For The Road,” in addition to an acoustic video version for the tune “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” (watch both below).
Recently, the band appeared on Sirius XMU and said there will be some big U.S. tour announcements coming in early 2014. I take that as a possible spot on the top line at the 2014 Coachella Festival. They deserve it!
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Last Tuesday evening the heritage act Simple Minds played to a sellout crowd at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The Glasgow, Scotland based band performed on United States soil for the first time in eleven years. The band has been touring the world since 2011 playing what is being billed as a Greatest Hits Tour, and finally decided that seven North American dates were worthy
enough. The entire evening showcased the group with two solid sets (see setlist below) broken up by a twenty minute interval, with no supporting act.
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Brooklyn lo-fi indie rockers Beach Fossils, have unveiled a video for the latest single from their sophomore album Clash The Truth. The album which was released back in February, has already produced the singles “Carless” and “Shallow” however, “Generational Synthetic” is the first single with a video.
The band seems to be getting by just fine after a few line-up changes. Back in 2011 John Pena left Beach Fossils to form Heavenly Beat, while Zachary Cole Smith departed to form the sharp-dressed indie band DIIV.
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Lost in all of the hysteria over Cults releasing their sophomore album Static last Tuesday, was the fact that Toad The Wet Sprocket released their first studio album in sixteen years. Their latest release titled New Constellation, is the long-awaited follow-up to 1997’s Coil. The pride and joy of Santa Barbara, California are considered by many a deepster as a highly regarded guilty pleasure band. The alternative pop rock band has been touring periodically since 2006, but just recently proclaimed themselves as an active project.
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The following albums dropped today and are available in your local trendy record stores or on digital download.
Not sure if we file this one under an EP or mini LP….. The 7-track effort is the latest from the lo-fi duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno. Best Coast will be supporting the Pixies on some of their U.S. dates in 2014.
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Here’s your Indie on TV alert for the Week of 10/21/13. Remember you can watch previous week’s performances in the Indie on TV page.
Here’s the schedule:
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Madchester legends, The Stone Roses, have announced that the documentary film Made Of Stone will hit U.S. theaters on November 6. The film, directed by Shane Meadows, chronicles one of the most improbable reunions of all-time. On December 3 MVD Entertainment Group plans to release the film on Blu-ray, DVD, and VCR Tape. Made Of Stone will make a great stocking stuffer for the hardcore Stone Roses loved one in your life. To this point, the two 2013 Coachella Festival dates remain the only U.S. shows The Roses have played.
Check out the Made Of Stone website for a list of U.S. screenings.
Murrieta, California November 6 Who’s In?
Watch the trailer here:
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After being quiet for the majority of 2013, Brooklyn indie rockers Yeasayer, have released a video for the track ‘Glass Of The Microscope.” The latest single is from the band’s most recent album Fragrant World, released in August 2012. The album has already produced the three singles “Henrietta,” “Longevity,” and “Reagan’s Skeleton.”
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Seldom does an opportunity present itself, that this blog would have the pleasure to mention The Replacements along with Hall and Oates in the same sentence. Nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2014 have been announced; and the list includes alternative rock legends The 
Replacements, and the most successful pop duo of all-time Hall and Oates. Other notable nominees include Peter Gabriel, KISS, and some Seattle outfit
named Nirvana. For the second year in a row, fans will have an opportunity to vote for who they would like to see inducted in 2014. The top five fan votes make up one of 600 plus ballots
that will determine the class of 2014. Start stuffing the ballot box at the link below for the
well-deserved Mats! Voting ends December 10th.
VOTE HERE:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/vote-for-the-2014-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees-20131016
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The following albums dropped today and are available in your local trendy record stores or on digital download.
The indie pop duo comprised of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion return with the follow-up to their brilliant self-titled debut. The band recently shared the video for the track “High Road” (watch below).
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Has it really been four years since “Backspacer”? It actually feels longer. I’ve celebrated my 5th wedding anniversary, my first child was born, Pearl Jam celebrated their 20th anniversary with PJ20 and a majority of the band members released solo projects. Basically, it’s been a long time. Well the time has been worth it as “Lightning Bolt” is Pearl Jam’s strongest effort in years and for me it launches into the 2nd tier of their overall catalog.
Here’s your Indie on TV alert for the Week of 10/14/13. Remember you can watch previous week’s performances in the Indie on TV page.
Watch Phoenix on Austin City Limits here… or not:
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365095963/
Here’s the schedule:
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