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This Week On Late Night TV

2010-01-04T16:05:00.000-06:00

Here are the bands/musicians/groups performing on Late Night TV (The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Call with Carson Daly) this week.

Monday (1/4)

Letterman: David Gray
Conan: Katharine McPhee
Fallon: Japandroids
Ferguson: Switchfoot
Carson: OK Go

Tuesday (1/5)

Letterman: Vampire Weekend
Fallon: Shwayze
Ferguson: Yonder Mountain String Band

Wednesday (1/6)

Letterman: Julian Casablancas
Conan: Ke$ha
Fallon: Clipse
Ferguson: Nellie McKay
Kimmel: Really Doe
Carson: Bat For Lashes

Thursday (1/7)

Letterman: Nick Jonas and the Administration
Conan: Jencarlos
Kimmel: Puddle of Mudd

Friday (1/8)

Letterman: The Dodos
Conan: OK Go
Fallon: Nick Jonas and the Administration
Kimmel: Colbie Caillat
Carson: Metric

* some of these seem to change during the week and or are repeats, but as of now, this is what's instore.

Vampire Weekend From Juan's Basement

2010-01-04T11:37:00.003-06:00

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"

2010-01-04T11:10:00.001-06:00

Corinne Bailey Rae is set to release a new album, The Sea, on 1/26 via Capitol. Check out a video of the first single, "I'd Do It All Again," below, as well as the album art and tracklist.

[VIDEO] Corinne Bailey Rae - I'd Do It All Again

Tracklist

01. Are You Here
02. I'd Do It All Again
03. Feels Like The First Time
04. The Blackest Lily
05. Closer
06. Love's On Its Way
07. I Would Like To Call It Beauty
08. Paris Nights/ New York Mornings
09. Paper Dolls
10. Diving For Hearts
11. The Sea

[Myspace] Corinne Bailey Rae
[Website] Corinne Bailey Rae

Count Me Out Monthly Mix #21

2009-12-30T18:15:00.002-06:00

Every month I like to put together a collection of songs (a Monthly Mix) that I currently dig and or have caught my attention in one way or another. Unfortunately the whole Muxtape thing went downhill after a few months and then someone wasn't having the idea of me posting a zip file, so now the end result is hoping that you take the time to search out these songs and listen to them in this particular order. I've included a few mp3s, however I suggest searching the rest out over on the Hype Machine. Thanks and enjoy.

December Mix

01. Midlake - Acts Of Man
02. Angus And Julia Stone - And The Boys
03. Real Estate - Beach Comber
04. Spoon - Written In Reverse
05. Jason Collett - Love Is A Dirty Word
06. Freelance Whales - Generator ^ First Floor
07. Jónsi - Boy Lilikoi
08. Letting Up Despite Great Faults - In Steps
09. Peter Wolf Crier - Down Down Down
10. Eluvium - The Motion Makes Me Last
11. Broken Bells - The High Road
12. Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes
13. Cold War Kids - Audience
14. Shout Out Louds - Walls
15. Ramona Falls - I Say Fever
16. Sleepy Rebels - Kaleidoscope
17. Bear In Heaven - Ultimate Satisfaction
18. Vic Chesnutt (w/ Liz Durrett) - Somewhere

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Video: The Dodos on La Blogotheque's Soirée de Poche

2009-12-28T20:05:00.001-06:00

La Blogotheque has posted a thirty-eight minute performance of The Dodos, shot on December 23 in Paris, for their Soirée de Poche series. Check it out below, along with the new record, Time To Die, out now via Frenchkiss.

[VIDEO] Soirée de poche: The Dodos

Setlist

01. Fools
02. Men
03. Ashley
04. Jodi
05. The Season/Impro

[Myspace] The Dodos
[Website] The Dodos

[Count Me Out] Video: The Dodos "Longform"
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[Count Me Out] Album Review: The Dodos - Time To Die
[Count Me Out] The Dodos To Release Time To Die This Fall
[Count Me Out] The Dodos Take Away Show Concert
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[Count Me Out] The Dodos "Red And Purple" on NPR
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This Week On Late Night TV

2009-12-28T17:18:00.002-06:00

Here are the bands/musicians/groups performing on Late Night TV (The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Call with Carson Daly) this week.

Monday (12/28)

Letterman: Tori Amos
Conan: Paramore
Fallon: Bon Jovi
Ferguson: Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Kimmel: Allison Iraheta
Carson: OK Go

Tuesday (12/29)

Conan: Grizzly Bear
Kimmel: Jay Sean

Wednesday (12/30)

Letterman: The Script
Conan: Tony Bennett
Fallon: Mos Def and Talib Kweli
Kimmel: Michael McDonald

Thursday (12/31)

Letterman: Ray Davies
Conan: Zac Brown Band
Fallon: Ilo
Carson: Matisyahu

Friday (1/1)

Conan: Kris Allen
Fallon: DJ Jazzy Jeff
Ferguson: Overtone
Kimmel: Honor Society
Carson: Peaches

* some of these seem to change during the week and or are repeats, but as of now, this is what's instore.

Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good Posted Favorite Albums Of 2009

2009-12-28T15:30:00.002-06:00

Taylor and friends, over at Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good, have posted their Favorite Albums Of 2009. Check it out here, or below.

25. Islands – Vapours
24. Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career
23. Miike Snow – Miike Snow
22. Asobi Seksu – Hush
21. jj – jj n° 2
20. Kings of Convenience – Declaration of Dependence
19. Bat for Lashes – Two Suns
18. Junior Boys – Begone Dull Care
17. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz!
16. Fever Ray – Fever Ray
15. Harlem Shakes – Technicolor Health
14. The Mountain Goats – The Life Of The World To Come
13. Passion Pit – Manners
12. Wilco – Wilco (The Album)
11. Fanfarlo – Reservoir
10. Andrew Bird – Noble Beast
09. Japandroids – Post-Nothing
08. Dirty Projectors – Bitte Orca
07. Cymbals Eat Guitars – Why There Are Mountains
06. The xx – xx
05. Sunset Rubdown – Dragonslayer
04. The Antlers – Hospice
03. Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavillion
02. Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest
01. Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

* I realize that reading these lists may get old, but I thoroughly enjoy seeing and feel like sharing what my fellow blogger's dig.

[Count Me Out] Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good Posted Favorite Albums Of 2008

Video: Peter Wolf Crier on 89.3 The Current

2009-12-28T11:34:00.002-06:00

Peter Wolf Crier were on 89.3 The Current yesterday and performed "Untitled 101." Check out a video below, along with the self-released debut, Inter-Be. Also, remember that a Chicago show we be had on January 16th with Sharon Van Etten and Owen Pallett, as a part of Tomorrow Never Knows at Schubas.

[VIDEO] Peter Wolf Crier - Untitled 101

[Myspace] Peter Wolf Crier
[Website] Peter Wolf Crier

[Count Me Out] Video: Peter Wolf Crier on MPLS.TV
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Peter Wolf Crier - Inter-Be

I Guess I'm Floating's Favorite Albums Of 2009

2009-12-26T12:24:00.001-06:00

Nathaniel and Connor from I Guess I'm Floating have posted their Favorite Albums Of 2009. Check it out below, or here.

25. Harlem Shakes - Technicolor Health
24. Letting Up Despite Great Faults - Letting Up Despite Great Faults
23. A.C. Newman - Get Guilty
22. Bat For Lashes - Two Suns
21. Real Estate Real Estate
20. Lady Of The Sunshine - Smoking Gun
19. Here We Go Magic - Here We Go Magic
18. Lotus Plaza - The Floodlight Collective
17. Portugal. The Man - The Satanic Satanist
16. The Middle East - The Recordings Of The Middle East
15. Nirvana - Live at Reading
14. Passion Pit - Manners
13. Fanfarlo - Reservoir
12. Atlas Sound - Logos
11. The Antlers - Hospice
10. The Very Best - Warm Heart Of Africa
09. Le Loup - Family
08. Holiday Shores - Columbus'd The Whim
07. Bowerbirds - Upper Air
06. Blind Man's Colour - Season Dreaming
05. Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca
04. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
03. St. Vincent - Actor
02. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion
01. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

Honorable Mention

The Love Language - The Love Language
Timber Timbre - Timber Timbre
The Diamond Center - My Only Companion
Parlovr - Parlovr
Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms
Andrew Bird - Noble Beast
Major Lazer - Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do
Various Artists - Dark Was The Night
Fool's Gold - Fool's Gold
Sunset Rubdown - Dragonslayer
Dan Deacon - Bromst
YACHT - See Mystery Lights
Girls - Album
Teengirl Fantasy - CD-R
Deastro - Moondagger
Monogold - We Animals
Sleeping States - In The Gardens Of The North
Fontan - Wintherhwila

* I realize that reading these lists may get old, but I thoroughly enjoy seeing and feel like sharing what my fellow blogger's dig.

[Count Me Out] I Guess I'm Floating's Favorite Albums Of 2008

Video: Record Club "Broken Heart" (Skip Spence Cover)

2009-12-26T02:47:00.004-06:00

Video seven from Record Club's third installment, Skip Spence's Oar, features a stripped down (basically a) duet from Jeff Tweedy and Leslie Feist, performing "Broken Heart." Take a peek below.

[VIDEO] Record Club: Skip Spence "Broken Heart"

[Website] Record Club

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Favorite Albums Of 2009

2009-12-25T21:04:00.002-06:00

First and foremost, Merry Christmas to all my readers who celebrate this holiday. Here is a list of my Favorite Albums Of 2009. I can't even begin to think of how many albums I have listened to over the last 12 months, but these 50, along with some honorable mentions, seemed to affect me the most in one way or another. Please feel free to leave any comments/thoughts.

50. Heartless Bastards - The Mountain [Fat Possum]
49. Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid [Nonesuch]
48. Jonsi & Alex - Riceboy Sleeps [XL]
47. Monsters Of Folk - Monsters Of Folk [Shangri-La]
46. Andrew Bird - Noble Beast [Fat Possum]
45. Kurt Vile - Childish Prodigy [Matador]
44. Wilco - Wilco (The Album) [Nonesuch]
43. St. Vincent - Actor [4AD]
42. Volcano Choir - Unmap [Jagjaguwar]
41. Camera Obscura - My Maudlin Career [4AD]
40. JBM - Not Even In July [Self-Released]
39. Reverie Sound Revue - Reverie Sound Revue [Boompa]
38. Clare And The Reasons - Arrow [Frog Stand]
37. Bill Callahan - Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle [Drag City]
36. Dead Man’s Bones - Dead Man’s Bones [Anti-]
35. David Bazan - Curse Your Branches [Barsuk]
34. M. Ward - Hold Time [Merge]
33. Neko Case - Middle Cyclone [Anti-]
32. Metric - Fantasies [Metric Music International]
31. Bat For Lashes - Two Suns [EMI]
30. J. Tillman - Vacilando Territory Blues [Western Vinyl]
29. The Swell Season - Strict Joy [Anti-]
28. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It’s Blitz! [Interscope]
27. Vetiver - Tight Knit [Sub Pop]
26. Loney Dear - Dear John [Polyvinyl]
25. Sharon Van Etten - Because I Was In Love [Language Of Stone]
24. Noah And The Whale - Last Days Of Spring [Cherry Tree/Interscope]
23. J. Tillman - Year In The Kingdom [Western Vinyl]
22. Papercuts - You Can Have What You Want [Gnomonsong]
21. Passion Pit - Manners [Columbia/Frenchkiss]
20. Patrick Watson - Wooden Arms [Secret City]
19. Fever Ray - Fever Ray [Mute]
18. Here We Go Magic - Here We Go Magic [Western Vinyl]
17. Wye Oak - The Knot [Merge]
16. Peter Wolf Crier - Inter-Be [Self-Released]
15. Cotton Jones - Paranoid Cocoon [Suicide Squeeze]
14. Marissa Nadler - Little Hells [Kemando]
13. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix [Glassnote]
12. Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca [Domino]
11. Bowerbirds - Upper Air [Dead Oceans]

10. Alela Diane - To Be Still [Rough Trade]

09. The Antlers - Hospice [Frenchkiss]

08. Le Loup - Family [Hardly Art]

07. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest [Warp]

06. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion [Domino]

05. Cortney Tidwell - Boys [City Slang]

04. Foreign Born - Person To Person [Secretly Canadian]

03. Fanfarlo - Reservoir [Atlantic]

02. Bahamas - Pink Strat [Nevado]

01. DM Stith - Heavy Ghost [Asthmatic Kitty]

Honorable Mention (in no particular order)

AA Bondy - When The Devil’s Loose [Fat Possum]
Atlas Sound - Logos [Kranky]
The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You [Columbia]
Blakroc - Blakroc [Blakroc]
Califone - All My Friends Are Funeral Singers [Dead Oceans]
The Dead Weather - Horehound [Third Man]
Elvis Perkins In Dearland - Elvis Perkins In Dearland [XL]
Handsome Furs - Face Control [Sub Pop]
Imogen Heap - Ellipse [Epic]
Ingrid Michaelson - Everybody [Cabin 24]
Jason Lytle - Yours Truly, The Commuter [Anti-]
Kings Of Convenience - Declaration Of Dependence [Astralwerks]
Norah Jones - The Fall [Blue Note]
Ohbijou - Beacons [Last Gang]
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart [Slumberland]
Regina Spektor - Far [Warner Bros.]
Silversun Pickups - Swoon [Dangerbird]
Sondre Lerche - Heartbeat Radio [Rounder]
Tegan And Sara - Sainthood [Sire]
Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster [Kill Rock Stars]
Vivian Girls - Everything Goes Wrong [In The Red]
Washed Out - Life Of Leisure [EP] [Mexican Summer]
The Whitest Boy Alive - Rules [Bubbles]
Why? - Eskimo Snow [Anticon]
The XX - XX [XL]

[Count Me Out] Favorite Albums Of 2008
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[Count Me Out] Favorite Albums Of 2006
[Count Me Out] Favorite Albums Of 2005

R.I.P. Vic Chesnutt

2009-12-24T23:05:00.003-06:00

Reports have been floating around twitter today that 45-year-old Athens, Georgia based singer-songwriter, Vic Chesnutt, was in a coma after an alleged suicide attempt. Unfortunately now it is being reported that Vic has passed away. So so sad. A new album, At The Cut, had just been released this past September, via Constellation and a fall tour had just finished a few weeks ago.

* it has been confirmed that Vic passed away around 3pm on December 25th (via Constellation)

[VIDEO] Vic Chesnutt Backstage At Mountain Stage

[MP3] Vic Chesnutt (w/ Liz Durrett) - Somewhere

[Myspace] Vic Chesnutt
[Website] Vic Chesnutt

Favorite Songs Of 2009

2009-12-24T18:13:00.010-06:00

Here's a list of my Favorite Songs Of 2009. Granted, I may be missing some quality tunes and I've done my best not to repeat artists, but these 99 seemed to stick out the most. Please feel free to leave any thoughts/concerns and be on the lookout, tomorrow, for my Favorite Albums Of 2009 list.

99. Do Make Say Think - Do
98. Yo La Tengo - Here To Fall
97. Jeremy Enigk - Mind Idea
96. Venice Is Sinking - Ryan's Song
95. Silversun Pickups - Growing Old Is Getting Old
94. Great Lake Swimmers - Everything Is Moving So Fast
93. Port O'Brien - My Will Is Good
92. Marissa Nadler - Ghosts & Lovers
91. Natalie Prass - A Good Man
90. Radiohead - These Are My Twisted Words
89. Kurt Vile - Freak Train
88. Norah Jones - Chasing Pirates
87. Sleepy Rebels - Kaleidoscope
86. Imogen Heap - First Train Home
85. Bell X1 - The Great Defector
84. Handsome Furs - Talking Hotel Arbat Blues
83. Spoon - Got Nuffin
82. Greg Laswell - Off I Go
81. Andrew Belle - Static Waves (Feat. Katie Herzig)
80. Leaving A Small Town - Turn Down The Lights
79. The Dead Weather - Treat Me Like Your Mother
78. The Avett Brothers - Laundry Room
77. Sharon Van Etten - For You
76. Clare And The Reasons - You Got Time
75. Nathan Xander - Martyr’s Song
74. Ramona Falls - I Say Fever
73. Allison Weiss - Yer Going Down
72. Pilot Speed - Put The Phone Down
71. Bear In Heaven - Ultimate Satisfaction
70. The Snake The Cross The Crown - Coming Down The Hill
69. Wilco - Wilco (The Song)
68. Loney Dear - I Was Only Going Out
67. The Love Language - Lalita
66. Esoteric Tapioca - Oh, The Hoops
65. Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension
64. The Thermals - Now We Can See
63. We Have Band - You Came Out
62. Peter Wolf Crier - Down Down Down
61. Matt & Kim - Daylight
60. Death Cab For Cutie - Little Bribes
59. Yeasayer - Tightrope
58. White Rabbits - Percussion Gun
57. David Gray - Fugitive
56. Brendan Benson - Poised And Ready
55. Volcano Choir - Island, IS
54. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Young Adult Friction
53. Muse - Uprising
52. Franz Ferdinand - No You Girls
51. Headlights - Get Going
50. Reverie Sound Revue - You Don’t Exist If I Don’t See You
49. Tegan And Sara - On Directing
48. Zero 7 - Medicine Man
47. Washed Out - New Theory
46. Regina Spektor - Dance Anthem Of The 80’s
45. Nurses - Technicolor
44. Ohbijou - New Years
43. Dead Man’s Bones - Dead Hearts
42. Camera Obscura - French Navy
41. AA Bondy - When The Devil's Loose
40. The Antlers - Two
39. Dirty Projectors - Stillness Is The Move
38. David Bazan - Please, Baby, Please
37. Animal Collective - What Would I Want? Sky
36. Bat For Lashes - Daniel
35. Passion Pit - The Reeling
34. Dan Auerbach - My Last Mistake
33. A.C. Newman - Like A Hitman, Like A Dancer
32. M. Ward - Rave On
31. Metric - Sick Muse
30. JBM - Cleo’s Song
29. Patrick Watson - Beijing
28. Le Loup - Beach Town
27. DM Stith - BMB
26. Dirty Projectors & David Byrne - Knotty Pine
25. Neko Case - People Got A Lot Of Nerve
24. Sara Watkins - All This Time
23. Wye Oak - Take It In
22. Elvis Perkins - Shampoo
21. The Swell Season - Low Rising
20. St. Vincent - Black Rainbow
19. Alela Diane - Lady Divine
18. Here We Go Magic - Tunnelvision
17. Fanfarlo - Luna
16. Foreign Born - Vacationing People
15. Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe
14. Andrew Bird - Not A Robot, But A Ghost
13. J. Tillman - Year In The Kingdom
12. Heartless Bastards - The Mountain
11. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Runaway
10. Passion Pit - Little Secrets
09. Monsters Of Folk - The Sandman, The Brakeman and Me
08. Bowerbirds - Northern Lights
07. Papercuts - Future Primitive
06. Animal Collective - My Girls
05. Yeasayer - Ambling Alp
04. Atlas Sound (w/ Panda Bear) - Walkabout
03. Grizzly Bear - Foreground
02. Phoenix - 1901
01. Vetiver - Everyday

* links via various label and blog sites.

[Count Me Out] Favorite Songs Of 2008
[Count Me Out] Favorite Songs Of 2007

The Antlers Take Away Show

2009-12-24T11:05:00.005-06:00

The Antlers had a session with La Blogotheques's Take Away Show posted today. Check it out here, or below, along with the beautiful new release, Hospice, out now via Frenchkiss.

[VIDEO] The Antlers - Shiva

[VIDEO] The Antlers - Two / Epilogue

[Myspace] The Antlers
[Website] The Antlers

[Count Me Out] The Antlers on The Laundro Matinee Part 2
[Count Me Out] The Antlers on Daytrotter
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[Count Me Out] Video: The Antlers on Live Daily
[Count Me Out] Video: The Antlers "Two"
[Count Me Out] The Antlers Sign To Frenchkiss
[Count Me Out] Album Review: The Antlers - Hospice

Favorite Live Shows Of 2009

2009-12-23T23:34:00.002-06:00

It definitely felt like I attended more than the usual amount of shows this year, however while creating this list, it now does not seem to be that many. Basically meaning that the majority of the shows are on this list. Anyway, here they are, my Favorite Live Shows Of 2009. Please feel free to leave comments, thoughts, shows you attended that were great, shows you regret missing, etc.

25. Beirut at Pitchfork Fest (07.18.09)

Definitely not as good as the first time I saw Zach Condon and band, but still pretty good. I don't know, something just seemed to be missing. On the other hand, I will say that multi-instrumentalist, Kelley Pratt, was top notch.

24. Frightened Rabbit at Pitchfork Fest (07.19.09)

A lovely performance from these Scots, who claimed they'd played more times in Chicago over the last year than their homeland.

23. Why? + Au at Bottom Lounge (10.05.09)

Going into the show, I wasn't a big fan of Why?, but after this performance, things definitely started to turn around.

22. The Great Society Mind Destroyers + Rabble Rabble at Ottoman Empire (04.18.09)

Two great underground psychedelic rock 'n roll bands killing it in a basement.

21. Plants And Animals at Pitchfork Fest (07.19.09)

Had their album, but wasn't too familiar with the material. A very pleasant surprise.

20. Dana Falconberry at Una Mae’s (04.07.09)

Was glad that Dana finally made it to Chicago and playing to ten or so people at a vintage store definitely wasn't expected, but lovely indeed.

19. Loney Dear + Asobi Seksu at Bottom Lounge (10.10.09)

Loney's sound (sound tech) wasn't as good as Asobi's, but two solid set from two great bands.

18. The National at Pitchfork Fest (07.18.09)

Honestly, I wasn't feeling this performance as much as I would've liked, but it's the National, they're amazing no matter what.

17. The Most Serene Republic + Still Life Still at Schubas (09.10.09)

Initially one of my least favorite bands on Arts & Crafts, but this band sure knows how to put on a show. Plus meeting Kevin Drew and seeing Kevin Barnes was pretty sweet too.

16. Here We Go Magic at Metronome Festival (06.06.09)

Had hoped to support/catch these guys earlier in the year, but things didn't work out. Surprisingly their set at this fairly small street fest was far better than I had expected. Can't wait to hear their 2010 release.

15. Department Of Eagles + Disappears at Schubas (01.15.09)

One of my favorite records from 2008 and was definitely glad to catch one of the very few shows they performed.

14. Wye Oak + Julie Doiron at Lincoln Hall (10.29.09)

Wye Oak are probably one of the most solid duos I've ever heard/seen. I still don't know how the drummer is able to drum and play keys at the same time. Was also pleased to hear Julie perform a solo set and playing "The Wrong Guy" as an encore was a perfect end to the night.

13. Metric at Metro (06.14.09)

Oh Emily Haines, you and your new album are absolutely wonderful.

12. The Antlers at Pitchfork Fest (07.18.09)

A last minute addition to the fest and the band's first time ever to Chicago. I must say it was quite spectacular.

11. DM Stith + Osso at Schubas (10.28.09)

David's tunes are so eerie and great, plus the addition of Osso's strings was a real treat.

10. St. Vincent at Pritzker Pavilion (06.08.09)

After seeing Annie quite a few times, I've usually preferred her solo sets. This show however, was probably the best one I've seen. The new songs are really good live.

09. Yeah Yeah Yeahs + Grand Ole Party at Aragon Ballroom (05.26.09)

Got a last minute ticket to this show and am very glad that I did so. Karen O and band put on a nearly perfect set. Would've preferred to hear a non-acoustic version of "Maps" though.

08. Bowerbirds at Pitchfork Fest (07.18.09)

Third time seeing these lovely people and probably the best. Was slightly apprehensive about how they'd be in a festival setting, especially since Bon Iver wasn't as good as I had hoped last year, but the audience was so attentive. You could seriously hear a pin drop.

07. Yeasayer at Pitchfork Fest (07.18.09)

When the rain stopped and the sun broke through the clouds during their song "Sunlight," was insane. A once in a life-time experience indeed.

06. Grizzly Bear at Pitchfork Fest (07.19.09)

Minus some technical difficulties with the sound, Grizzly were still able to bust out some explosive versions of tunes off the almighty Veckatimest.

05. Marissa Nadler + Alela Diane at Schubas (11.17.09)

Both of these lovely ladies have released two of my favorite albums of the year and just so happened to be on tour together. So so good.

04. J. Tillman at Lincoln Hall (11.08.09)

One of my favorite singer/songwriters embarking on his first headlining tour. Unfortunately the turn out was a lot smaller than I had expected, but nonetheless it was beautiful. Joshua also performed my two favorites as an encore.

03. The Walkmen at Pitchfork Fest (07.19.09)

My favorite set at Pitchfork and couldn't believe how solid they were after playing in France the night (or two) before.

02. Fanfarlo at Schubas (11.09.09)

This amazing band from the UK decided to kick off their first "official" US tour right here in Chicago and it was truly wonderful.

01. Cold War Kids at Schubas (04.16.09)

While on tour with Death Cab, these guys took the time to play a sold out show at Schubas, as a part of the venues 20 year anniversary. Obviously it was pretty amazing.

A Few Shows I Regret Missing

- Animal Collective at Metro (01.22.09)
- Juana Molina at Morse Theatre (02.22.09)
- Ferraby Lionheart + Noah And The Whale at Empty Bottle (04.25.09)
- Vetiver + Papercuts at Chopin Theater (05.12.09)
- Grouper at Hideout (06.06.09)
- Foreign Born at Empty Bottle (07.23.09)
- JBM + Sondre Lerche at Schubas (09.19.09)
- Fever Ray at Metro (10.03.09)
- Bahamas at Empty Bottle (10.16.09)
- Le Loup at Schubas (10.16.09)
- Dead Man’s Bones at Schubas (10.21.09)
- Monsters Of Folk at Auditorium Theatre (10.30.09)

[Count Me Out] Favorite Live Shows Of 2008
[Count Me Out] Favorite Live Shows Of 2007
[Count Me Out] Favorite Live Shows Of 2006

Video: Julian Casablancas "11th Dimension"

2009-12-23T16:08:00.002-06:00

Julian Casablancas has an interesting new video for "11th Dimension," a great tune off his solo debut, Phrazes For The Young, out now via RCA. Check it out below, along with a few upcoming tour dates.

[VIDEO] Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension

Tour Dates

01.08.10 at Paradise Rock Club (Boston, MA)
01.10.10 at Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA)
01.12.10 at 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
01.14.10 at Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
01.15.10 at Terminal 5 (New York, NY)

[Myspace] Julian Casablancas
[Website] Julian Casablancas

[Count Me Out] Album Review: Julian Casablancas - Phrazes For The Young

Sondre Lerche "Bluish (Animal Collective Cover)"

2009-12-23T16:00:00.002-06:00

Sondre Lerche has recorded a version of his favorite song from 2009, Animal Collective's "Bluish." Have a listen below and check out some of his other favorites songs, here.

[MP3] Sondre Lerche - Bluish (Animal Collective Cover)
(via Stereogum)

[Myspace] Sondre Lerche
[Website] Sondre Lerche

[Count Me Out] New Sondre Lerche Tour Dates For 2010
[Count Me Out] Sondre Lerche on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert
[Count Me Out] Sondre Lerche on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Video: Sondre Lerche "Heartbeat Radio"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Sondre Lerche - Heartbeat Radio
[Count Me Out] Sondre Lerche "Good Luck"
[Count Me Out] Sondre Lerche To Release New Album In September

Muzzle Of Bees Post Favorite Albums Of 2009

2009-12-23T03:41:00.004-06:00

Ryan and others from the mighty fine music blog Muzzle Of Bees have posted their Favorite Albums Of 2009. Check Ryan's list out below and the others here.

25. Buddy & Julie Miller - Written In Chalk
24. Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels
23. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Up From Below
22. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster
21. Rain Machine - Rain Machine
20. Sam Baker - Cotton
19. Portugal. The Man - The Satanic Satanist
18. David Rawlings Machine - A Friend Of A Friend
17. Langhorne Slim - Be Set Free
16. St. Vincent - Actor
15. The Felice Brothers - Run Chicken Run
14. Roadside Graves - My Son’s Home
13. Lucero - 1372 Overton Park
12. Heartless Bastards - The Mountain
11. Wilco - Wilco (The Album)
10. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy - Beware
09. The Antlers - Hospice
08. Elvis Perkins - Elvis Perkins In Dearland
07. The Wooden Birds - Magnolia
06. Megafaun - Gather, Form & Fly
05. Dawes - North Hills
04. Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy
03. Strand of Oaks - Leave Ruin
02. A.A. Bondy - When The Devil’s Loose
01. The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You

* I realize that reading these lists may get old, but I thoroughly enjoy seeing and feel like sharing what my fellow blogger's dig.

[Count Me Out] Muzzle Of Bees Post Favorite Albums Of 2008

Cold War Kids "Audience"

2009-12-22T12:48:00.003-06:00

Video: Clare And The Reasons "Ooh You Hurt Me So"

2009-12-22T12:00:00.003-06:00

Clare And The Reasons have released a new live video of "Ooh You Hurt So," filmed in a small apartment forest. Check it out below, along with an mp3 of "Blue Christmas." The new album, Arrow, is out now via Frog Stand.

[VIDEO] Clare And The Reasons - Ooh You Hurt Me So

[MP3] Clare And The Reasons - Blue Christmas
(via The Late Greats)

[Myspace] Clare And The Reasons

[Count Me Out] Video: Clare And The Reasons "All The Wine"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Clare And The Reasons - Arrow

Video: Gold Motel "Perfect In My Mind"

2009-12-22T02:50:00.003-06:00

Gold Motel has released a brand new video for "Perfect In My Mind," a perfect pop gem off the new self-titled EP, Gold Motel, which is out now. Check it out below, along with the album art, tracklist, and some upcoming tour dates.

Tracklist

01. Perfect In My Mind
02. Make Me Stay
03. The Cruel One
04. Who Will I Be Tonight?
05. Don't Send The Searchlights

[VIDEO] Gold Motel - Perfect In My Mind

Tour Dates

01.05.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
01.06.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
01.07.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
01.08.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *
01.16.10 at The Clazel (Bowling Green, OH)
01.17.10 at Grog Shop (Cleveland, OH)
01.22.10 at The Canopy Club (Urbana, IL)
01.30.10 at The Factory (Rochester, MI)

* w/ Butch Walker

[Myspace] Gold Motel

[Count Me Out] Gold Motel "Perfect In My Mind (Demo)"

Surfer Blood "Floating Vibes"

2009-12-22T00:24:00.003-06:00

Surfer Blood have released a second track, "Floating Vibes," from their forthcoming debut, Astro Coast, out 1/19 via Kanine. Check it out below, along with some upcoming tour dates, which includes a Tomorrow Never Knows show at Schubas on January 14th.

[MP3] Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes

Tour Dates

12.31.09 at Cameo Gallery (Brooklyn, NY)
01.02.10 at Stanton Public (New York, NY)
01.13.10 at Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)
01.14.10 at Schubas (Chicago, IL) *^
01.25.10 at Cafe Eleven (St. Augustine, FL)
01.26.10 at Backbooth (Orlando, FL)
01.27.10 at Respectable Street Cafe (West Palm Beach, FL)
02.03.10 at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen (London, UK)
02.04.10 at Hippodrome (Kingston, UK)
02.05.10 at Koko (London, UK)
02.09.10 at Scala (London, UK) #

* w/ Bear In Heaven
^ w/ Freelance Whales
# w/ British Sea Power

[Myspace] Surfer Blood

[Count Me Out] Surfer Blood "Swim (To Reach The End)"
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Surfer Blood - Astro Coast

New Bullets In Madison Album Sampler

2009-12-21T14:34:00.005-06:00

A band I play in, Bullets In Madison, will be playing a show tomorrow, December 22nd at the Empty Bottle, with our good friends Camera. We'll also be debuting some new tunes from our forthcoming release, We Became Your Family When You Died, due out early next year. For the time being, check out the tracklist and a sampler track, and definitely come on out to the show.

Tracklist

01. Impossible Grave
02. Animals
03. Joel Found His Angel Cowering In The Garden
04. Riots
05. Broken
06. The Eclipse
07. St. Jude
08. Crimes
09. This Is The Last Night
10. Requiem

[MP3] Bullets In Madison - WBYFWYD Sampler

[Myspace] Bullets In Madison
[Website] Bullets In Madison

[Count Me Out] Bullets In Madison "We Have Become The Inexplicable"
[Count Me Out] New Bullets In Madison Record

Gomez Announce 2010 Tour Dates

2009-12-21T13:27:00.002-06:00

Gomez have announced some new tour dates for 2010. Check them out below, along with the latest release, A New Tide, out via ATO.

Tour Dates

03.04.10 at Vic Theatre (Chicago, IL)
03.05.10 at Majestic Theatre (Madison, WI)
03.06.10 at Fine Line Music Cafe (Minneapolis, MN)
03.08.10 at Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
03.09.10 at Belly Up (Aspen, CO)
03.12.10 at The Orpheum (Vancouver, BC)
03.13.10 at Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA)
03.14.10 at Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA)
03.15.10 at Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR)
03.17.10 at Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA)
03.18.10 at Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA)
03.19.10 at Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA)
03.20.10 at El Rey Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
03.21.10 at El Rey Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

[Myspace] Gomez
[Website] Gomez

[Count Me Out] Gomez on Morning Becomes Eclectic
[Count Me Out] Album Review: Gomez - A New Tide
[Count Me Out] Gomez "Airstream Driver"

This Week On Late Night TV

2009-12-21T12:25:00.002-06:00

Here are the bands/musicians/groups performing on Late Night TV (The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Call with Carson Daly) this week.

Monday (12/21)

Conan: Silversun Pickups
Fallon: Julian Casablancas
Kimmel: Leona Lewis
Carson: Brett Dennen

Tuesday (12/22)

Letterman: Colbie Caillat
Conan: Kid Cudi
Fallon: Michael McDonald
Ferguson: Harry Connick Jr.
Kimmel: Weezer
Carson: Mike Posner

Wednesday (12/23)

Letterman: Darlene Love
Conan: TBA
Kimmel: Passion Pit
Carson: Black Lips

Thursday (12/24)

Kimmel: Wolfmother

Friday (12/25)

Letterman: Kris Allen
Conan: Kevin Skinner
Fallon: Snoop Dogg
Kimmel: Band of Skulls
Carson: Doves

* some of these seem to change during the week and or are repeats, but as of now, this is what's instore.