The mighty Portishead have released a brand new track called Chase the Tear for human rights charity group, Amnesty International. It’s now available as an exclusive download single from 7 digital with all earnings going towards Amnesty’s human rights work. First aired on Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 show on 9 December, the track is out just in time for international human rights day on 10 December.
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Portishead – Chase The Tearfrom Amnesty International (2009)
Sean Hayes has finally released details to his next album, Run Wolves Run. Well, he’s kind of let it all loose in a way. If you pre-order the album now, you’ll get a free 3-song EP that includes songs that will not be released on the next album. The Honeybees Falling EP is very much like his catchier and more popular Big Black Hole and the Little Baby Star. It’s clear that Sean is not trying to add anything new with this album or EP, he knows what he’s good at and is sticking with it. You won’t hear me complaining…
Pre-Order Run Wolves Run here. (For the record; I bought the vinyl + full album download. It’s his first record on vinyl so it’s kind of a big deal for me). The album will be released on the 10th of March, 2010.
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With their new album The Courage of Others releasing the 1st of February, Midlake have just announced news of a shiny new vinyl release. Midlake will be releasing a limited-edition (500 copies) 12” this Monday (14th December) featuring brand new songs Acts of Man and Children Of The Grounds. For anyone smitten by 2006’s The Trials of Van Occupanther, this is a must have. Order now!
Via Audio’s new record, Animalore won’ be in your ears until February 23, but for those of you who can’t wait (like me) here’s the newest slice of awesome from their next album.
With Jim Eno from Spoon producing this thing, you can only imagine the potential this record already has. The new song, Babies, is a danceable party anthem that sounds like a tribute to Michael Jackson and soulful 80s love-synth.
Via Audio will be on the road to support Animalore in early 2010.
Via Audio Tour -
2/23 – Washington, DC – DC9 *
2/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Kungfu Necktie *
2/25 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Hall *
2/26 – Boston, MA – Middle East *
2/27 – Hamden, CT – The Space *
2/28 – Buffalo, NY – Big Orbit Soundlab *
3/2 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
3/3 – Bloomington, IN – Bishop *
3/4 – St. Louis, MO – Billiken Club @ Saint Louis University *
3/5 – Milwaukee, WI – Club Garibaldi *
3/6 – Depere, WI – Baba Louies *
3/7 – Madison, WI – The Frequency *
3/9 – Chicago, IL – Schuba’s *
3/10 – Dekalb, IL – The House Cafe *
3/12 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar *
3/13 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Fugue *
* w/ Pattern is Movement
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Via Audio has definitely proven themselves as worthy addition to the indie rock world. The group’s attention to little sonic details raises their sound beyond the realm of mere tech-pop fan boys to something truly special…Via Audio forces the listener to readily acknowledge that great shoegaze pop can indeed come out of the marriage of man, machine and melody. With their latest record off SideCho Records, saysomethingsaysomethingsaysomething, the band drifts throught dreamy soundscapes at new, anthem-like levels.
Bassist David Lizmi swung by the Kata Rokkar to answer the Kuestionnaire and give an enthusiastic answer to question #9.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
Stevie Wonder “Music of my Mind”
2. What have you been listening to lately?
new Neko Case + New Jolie Holland
4. What was the last show you attended?
Black Joe Lewis+ The Honey Bears
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
Thats tough. Deerhoof felt good all over my body and so did Huey Lewis + the News
6. What show are you looking forward to? I was looking forward to SXSW for a long time
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
George Harrison
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
This question is giving me anxiety, aaaah. I think i would just start talking to myself and try to learn bird calls.
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
YES!
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
Pete Seeger, David Bazan, Joe Strummer Documentaries
11. What’s the last book you read?
“Portnoy’s Complaint ” by Philip Roth
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
Recording
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
I have fallen flat on my face slipping off of my Bass Amp, I have split my pants down the crack of my ass as well
14. Any favorite tour locations?
Japan and beaches
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
Went for a run and watched the movie “CreepShow”
Illinois has released chapter 4 of ‘The Adventures Of Kid Catastrophe‘ along with the song below…
Illinois – Missing Piece
The Brighton Port Authority(aka The BPA) and their star-studded smorgasbord of collaborations (Iggy Pop, David Byrne, Dizzee Rascal, Martha Wainwright, Jamie T, and many more) has made quite possibly one of the best music videos of the year.
The BPA – Toe Jam (ft. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal)
Springfield, Missouri’s ownSomeone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin(SSLYBY) are pooped. I mean c’mon, they played their hearts out this past year with a full US tour and recently wrapped up a two month long Euro-tour. You’ve got to hand it to them, they deserve a break. However, they’re not slowing down just yet. They’ve already began writing their next record and have lined up a couple shows for next year. You can probably expect the same super fun indie-pop sound that their last record, Pershing, brought. You can catch SSLYBY at…
01/25/09 – Sun
Courtyard Cafe
Urbana, IL
01/27/09 – Tue
Billiken Club
with The Radical Sons
St Louis, MO
01/28/09 – Wed
Mojo’s
Columbia, MO
01/29/09 – Thu
Jackpot Saloon
with The Daemons
Lawrence, KS
01/30/09 – Fri
Box Awesome
with UUVVWWZ and Tie These Hands
Lincoln, NE
Drummer/guitarist/vocalist Phil Dickey was nice enough to answer this week’s Kuestionnaire and share his love for sibling rock!
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
A mix tape my grandpa made me a long time ago for sentimental reasons.
2. What have you been listening to lately?
Bob Dylan’s “Desire” a little bit. Some Weezer stuff. And my sister’s band.
3. What’s your favorite local band?
My sister’s band.
4. What was the last show you attended?
Michael Holt at the Outland.
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
It’s a huge tie.
Jonathan Richman
Michael Holt
Michael W. Smith
The Mommyheads
6. What show are you looking forward to?
Via Audio is coming to Springfield in December.
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
My sister
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
Pinkerton, Kurt Cobain, Erik Satie, and The Beatles
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
maniac
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
I like the Beatles Anthology but I mostly just look stuff up on Youtube.
11. What’s the last book you read?
Walk Two Moons.
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
Both!
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
I fell off a stage once. I tried to jump and I tripped on something and almost stabbed someone with my guitar.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
Beloit, Wisconsin. Northfield, Minnesota. Not kidding.
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
I woke up, I walked a puppy, I tried to watch Last of the Mohegans, I tried to go back to sleep, I made french toast and two eggs, I rode my bike to the library to get some work done, and I did this. I did it!
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin – Think I Wanna Die
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin – Oregon Girl
Kata Rokkar is a place where you can download free mp3 from artists and bands that I currently love and listen to. They are only for sampling purposes and to influence you to go out and support these artists by purchasing their records and going to their concerts. If you are a record company or an artist that is displeased with a song being displayed, feel free to contact me and I will remove it ASAP. Thank you and enjoy!
Sean Hayes has finally released details to his next album, Run Wolves Run. Well, he’s kind of let it all loose in a way. If you pre-order the album now, you’ll get a free 3-song EP that includes songs that will not be released on the next album. The Honeybees Falling EP is very much like his catchier and more popular Big Black Hole and the Little Baby Star. It’s clear that Sean is not trying to add anything new with this album or EP, he knows what he’s good at and is sticking with it. You won’t hear me complaining…
