Listen to “Contra” LP by VW on VampireWeekend.com!
Talk about a fresh post for the fresh new year with a fresh album from Vampire Weekend. Streaming now, but make sure to pick up and BUY a copy in exactly one week. Enjoy!
http://vampireweekend.com/
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Unwrap Your Christmas
If you’re looking for great music to play on Christmas, I suggest Listening Live to my local radio station, The Peak. Starting at 3pm on Christmas Eve, they will play non stop Christmas music until 12 pm Christmas Day. Then, continue to listen as they “unwrap” your Christmas with acoustic music the rest of the [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Kid Cudi + Vampire Weekend = ?
Two Vampire Weekend posts in a row? This warrants for some ecstatic schoolgirl responses but the new leaked single by Kid Cudi, Cudderisback, features the Ottoman single from Vampire Weekend as it’s backing track. I really do not know what to think of this nor I do not know what VW would think [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
New B-Side from Vampire Weekend, “California English, Pt. 2.”
OK. I really can’t wait much longer for the new album, Contra, to come out on January 12, but these brand new songs from VW are making the hype and build up well worth it.
California English, Pt. 2, is a B-Side from the Cousins single and will be featured on the new album, circa [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
BOOMBOX
While browsing through the lovely video site Vimeo, I ran across a hilarious video that I felt needed to be posted up on Indie Anthems. The video was done by a graduate student named Ely Kim. It consists of him dancing to 100 songs in 100 days in 100 locations. The music selection consists of [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Listen: Massive Attack
Massive Attack is releasing their new album, “Heligoland”, February 8th, 2010. Many guest vocalist have contributed to this album, including Damon Albarn, Guy Garvey and Hope Sandoval. The track listing is as follows:
1. Pray For Rain
2. Babel
3. Splitting The Atom
4. Girl I Love You
5. Psyche
6. Flat Of The Blade
7. Paradise Circus
8. Rush Minute
9. Saturday Come [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Listen to “Contra” LP by VW on VampireWeekend.com!
Talk about a fresh post for the fresh new year with a fresh album from Vampire Weekend. Streaming now, but make sure to pick up and BUY a copy in exactly one week. Enjoy!
http://vampireweekend.com/
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Kid Cudi + Vampire Weekend = ?
Two Vampire Weekend posts in a row? This warrants for some ecstatic schoolgirl responses but the new leaked single by Kid Cudi, Cudderisback, features the Ottoman single from Vampire Weekend as it’s backing track. I really do not know what to think of this nor I do not know what VW would think [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
New B-Side from Vampire Weekend, “California English, Pt. 2.”
OK. I really can’t wait much longer for the new album, Contra, to come out on January 12, but these brand new songs from VW are making the hype and build up well worth it.
California English, Pt. 2, is a B-Side from the Cousins single and will be featured on the new album, circa [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Listen: Massive Attack
Massive Attack is releasing their new album, “Heligoland”, February 8th, 2010. Many guest vocalist have contributed to this album, including Damon Albarn, Guy Garvey and Hope Sandoval. The track listing is as follows:
1. Pray For Rain
2. Babel
3. Splitting The Atom
4. Girl I Love You
5. Psyche
6. Flat Of The Blade
7. Paradise Circus
8. Rush Minute
9. Saturday Come [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Band Uncovered: Afternoon Naps
Today I was browsing around the internet in search of some new music to add to my library. Lo and behold I came upon Afternoon Naps. As a siesta or as a band, it could only mean one thing: good stuff. I looked into it and arrived at the conclusion that this band is fantastic [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Listen: Harry Partch by Beck
Harry Partch was the longest surviving WW1 veteran.
Harry Partch was a musician who invented the 43-tone scale.
Radiohead wrote “Harry Partch” about the veteran but it was mistook to be about the musician.
A member from the Fiery Furnaces insulted Radiohead’s “Harry Partch”, but they didn’t respond.
Beck decided to retaliate and wrote his own “Harry Partch” that [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Kid Cudi + Vampire Weekend = ?
Two Vampire Weekend posts in a row? This warrants for some ecstatic schoolgirl responses but the new leaked single by Kid Cudi, Cudderisback, features the Ottoman single from Vampire Weekend as it’s backing track. I really do not know what to think of this nor I do not know what VW would think [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
New B-Side from Vampire Weekend, “California English, Pt. 2.”
OK. I really can’t wait much longer for the new album, Contra, to come out on January 12, but these brand new songs from VW are making the hype and build up well worth it.
California English, Pt. 2, is a B-Side from the Cousins single and will be featured on the new album, circa [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Band Uncovered: Clues
The Montreal-based band Clues has been out playing in small venues since 2007, but released their self titled debut album just this year. Band members Alden Penner, ex-Unicorns member, and Brended Reed, ex-Arcade Fire member, along with Ben Borden, Lisa Gamble, and Nick Scribner work together to make a post-punk/experimental feel to their music. [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
Album Review of “For Emma, Forever Ago” by Bon Iver
Music does not get any more beautiful, organic, or raw as this. At least for now it doesn’t. Justin Vernon, or most commonly known as, Bon Iver, is the lyrical mindset behind this album and concept. Recorded in a cabin somewhere isolated in northern Wisconsin (following his previous project’s break-up, DeYarmond Edison), [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
New Single, “Horchata” released by Vampire Weekend
What do you think? VW are one of my favourite bands out there and are perspectively worth every penny from all angles. Their new album entitled, Contra will be released January 12, 2010 in the US and January 11 everywhere else. Let the countdown begin!
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Album Review of “Album” by Girls
I discovered this band through an Indie playlist I had downloaded (free of charge) through iTunes. Girls are a band from San Francisco that experiment with mellow beats accompanied by alternative influences and simple riffs. What catches my attention is the simple structure of lyrics used to persuade such an overall effect of [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
MGMT announces new album title
MGMT has announced the title of their next album, which will be called “Congratulations.” I am excited as anyone about this, but unfortunately there are few other details about Congratulations. All we know at this point is that it will be released at sometime next year. MGMT played a few new songs from the upcoming [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
Thoughts on The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Mika
For his second album “The Boy Who Knew Too Much”, Mika draws his inspiration from feelings and escapades experienced during childhood adolescence. He sings about everything from that damned teen angst, to the awkward crushes to struggles between friends, and learning how to be comfortable with who you are. A lot of his songs are [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
New Arctic Monkeys – ‘Crying Lightning’
Sheffield’s Arctic Monkeys have been working on a follow up to Favourite Worst Nightmare along with lead QOTSA Josh Homme.
Posted by Matt | Read on...
Single: Ignore The Ignorant by The Cribs
Yorkshire (UK) quad The Cribs are readying their new album after announcing the title ‘Ignore The Ignorant’. Tracks include their new single ‘We Were Aborted’ which is currently available by download for free at the band’s website
Posted by Matt | Read on...
Hip-Happin Guitar Hero
I can’t say that I “play” Guitar Hero. I’ve played it—and it was fun—but I still don’t understand why people just don’t play real instruments. I get it for the most part, it’s a completely different experience and that you get to participate in the music, whatever. But I’ve come to accept it as a [...]
Posted by alex | Read on...
New Enter Shikari track to premiere on Zane Lowe tonight!
Huw Stephens is standing in for Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 show tonight and will be playing Enter Shikari’s new single for the first time ever on radio.
Posted by Matt | Read on...
21st Century Breakdown? Green Day to perform MySpace show
Vintage punk trio Green Day are perform in New York and then for free on MySpace
Posted by Matt | Read on...
OLIWA
A few days ago i attended an up and coming, un-signed Edinburgh band Oliwa gig. If you’ve got a few minutes spare check out their myspace profile and listen to a few of their songs. We will be playing some of their stuff on the next podcast anyway but they are a fantastic band that [...]
Posted by Jon Wheatley | Read on...
Listen to “Contra” LP by VW on VampireWeekend.com!
Talk about a fresh post for the fresh new year with a fresh album from Vampire Weekend. Streaming now, but make sure to pick up and BUY a copy in exactly one week. Enjoy!
http://vampireweekend.com/
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Unwrap Your Christmas
If you’re looking for great music to play on Christmas, I suggest Listening Live to my local radio station, The Peak. Starting at 3pm on Christmas Eve, they will play non stop Christmas music until 12 pm Christmas Day. Then, continue to listen as they “unwrap” your Christmas with acoustic music the rest of the [...]
Posted by Suzie Farrell | Read on...
BOOMBOX
While browsing through the lovely video site Vimeo, I ran across a hilarious video that I felt needed to be posted up on Indie Anthems. The video was done by a graduate student named Ely Kim. It consists of him dancing to 100 songs in 100 days in 100 locations. The music selection consists of [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
New Single, “Horchata” released by Vampire Weekend
What do you think? VW are one of my favourite bands out there and are perspectively worth every penny from all angles. Their new album entitled, Contra will be released January 12, 2010 in the US and January 11 everywhere else. Let the countdown begin!
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Album Review of “Album” by Girls
I discovered this band through an Indie playlist I had downloaded (free of charge) through iTunes. Girls are a band from San Francisco that experiment with mellow beats accompanied by alternative influences and simple riffs. What catches my attention is the simple structure of lyrics used to persuade such an overall effect of [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
What I’m Listening To: The Violent Femmes
Hey there guys, I’m finally back up and writing again. I should be a lot less busy nowadays, so I will be writing more frequently again. Recently, I have been listening to The Violent Femmes. The Violent Femmes were formed in 1980, and recently broke up this year. Before the split, the band was comprised [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
Album Review of “Because of The Times” by Kings of Leon
The quartet from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee are sweeping the international charts one single at a time to promise substantial lyrics, well produced tones, and an unforgettable image. It is undeniable that the masses have succumbed to what Caleb, Matthew, Nathan, and Jared Followill bring to the table; Only By The Night is definitely responsible [...]
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
Phoenix Tour Dates (2009)
July
17 Angoulème, France – Garden Nef Party Festival
18 Germany – Melt! Festival
19 Southwold, UK – Latitude Festival
24 Cambridgeshire, UK – Secret Garden Festival
25 Dorset, UK – Camp Bestival
August
01 Jakarta, Indonesia – Bengkel Night Park
03 Melbourne, Australia – The Palace [SOLD OUT]
04 Melbourne, Australia – The Palace [SOLD OUT]
05 Sydney, Australia – Enmore Theatre [SOLD OUT]
07 [...]
Posted by Caleb Andrews | Read on...
Yeasayer Tour Dates (2008)
August
11 Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia
14 Berlin, Germany – Lido
15 Hohenfelden, Germany – Highland Festival
16 Hasselt, Belgium – Pukkelpop
17 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands – Lowlands Festival
19 Gent, Belgium – Democrazy
20 London, England – Kings College
22 Leeds, England – Leeds Festival
24 Reading, England – Reading Festival
September
26 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits
October
03 Brisbane, Australia – The Zoo
04 Melbourne, Australia [...]
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MGMT Tour Dates (2008)
July
23 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
24 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
25 Philadelphia, PA – Starlight Ballroom
27 Brooklyn, NY – McCarren Park Pool Party
28 Washington, Washington DC – 9:30 Club
29 Richmond, VA – The National
August 1
1 Chicago, IL – Double Door
2 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
4 Montreal, QC – Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts
9 Osaka, [...]
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Of Montreal Tour Dates (2008)
August
08 Myslowice, Poland – OFF Festival
09 London, England – Field Day Festival
10 Leicester, England – Summer Sundae Weekender
October
07 Durham, NC – Carolina Theatre
08 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
10 New York, NY – Roseland Ballroom
15 Paris, France – Elysee Montmarte
16 London, England – Koko
17 Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 1
8 Rome, Italy – Circolo Degli Artisi
19 Berlin, [...]
Posted by Caleb Andrews | Read on...
Beck Tour Dates (2008)
August
21 Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
22 San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Park Outside Lands Festival
24 Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater ^ 27 Victoria, British Columbia – Royal Theatre •
28 Vancouver, British Columbia – Orpheum Theatre • 30 Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot Festival
September
19 San Diego, CA – Street [...]
Posted by Caleb Andrews | Read on...
New Single, “Horchata” released by Vampire Weekend
What do you think? VW are one of my favourite bands out there and are perspectively worth every penny from all angles. Their new album entitled, Contra will be released January 12, 2010 in the US and January 11 everywhere else. Let the countdown begin!
Posted by Christopher Manlongat | Read on...
What I’m Listening To: The Violent Femmes
Hey there guys, I’m finally back up and writing again. I should be a lot less busy nowadays, so I will be writing more frequently again. Recently, I have been listening to The Violent Femmes. The Violent Femmes were formed in 1980, and recently broke up this year. Before the split, the band was comprised [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
What I’m Listening To: Kanye West
Now before you get ahead of yourself and start telling me that Kanye isn’t an indie artist, I understand that. He is simply what I have been listening to this week for the most part. I am a huge fan of the beats and sampling that he uses in his music, along with the general [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
What I’m Listening To: Owl City
First off, I need to apologize to those of you that come around and read my articles throughout the week, I haven’t been able to put out quite as many articles recently. This should be changing pretty soon, I apologized again if it takes longer than expected. Anyway, down to business. Lately, I have been [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
What I’m Listening To: Ghostland Observatory
Lately I have been listening to Ghostland Observatory, a two man electro-rock group from Texas. They released their first album in 2005, titled “delete.delete.i.eat.meat,” an interesting name for interesting music. Ghostland Observatory has a style similar to The Bravery, with excellent guitar melodies and electronic beats. Personally, my favorite song is Sad Sad City, one [...]
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What I’m Listening To: CAKE
Recently I have picked up on listening to CAKE again, something I have not done for nearly a year. CAKE has a unique style, with monotone vocals and the use of brass instruments as well as guitar, drums, and bass. My current favorite song of theirs is “Shadow Stabbing,” one of their many songs in [...]
Posted by Tyler Goevert | Read on...
Indie Anthems Is Back.
Did you miss us? ‘Cause you better believe that we did!
We are finally back with a slew of fresh new writers, articles, and a beautiful face lift to boot! You’ll have to excuse the mess & clutter, we still have a few things to fix up. Don’t fret if something doesn’t work properly, just contact [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Forums…oops
You guys, I made a big mistake. I closed new user registration when I set up the forums, and that why nobody could post. I fixed it, so all of you who registered can now post, and all of you who haven’t registered can now do so and post.
Sorry again!
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Indie Anthems Forums are up!
The forums are finally here. Make sure to check them out ASAP.
Read more about what will happen with them here.
I hope all of you join the forums and talk about your favorite indie things. (or anything else)
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Where’s the news?!
I’ve been bad. I have been extremely busy with life, and haven’t had much time to update the site. With that being said, we’re look to hire (that means MONEY people) a couple new writers.
Please send me a message through the contact form, and I’ll look you over. Make sure to include your email [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Writers Wanted!
Do you like to write? Do you like Indie music?
…Well we want you! Indie Anthems is looking for talented writers that LOVE indie music. Please email me at David [at] indieanthems [dot] c o m. (Sorry for the strange formatting for the email, but I’m not a fan of bots finding my email). You can [...]
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Who the hell are you?
…That’s probably what you’re wondering. My name is David Myers, and I recently acquired this site from Jon Wheatley. I reside in upstate NY, and have been listening to indie music for a couple years now. I’m a big fan of Arcade Fire, as well as various other indie bands.
I have big plans for [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Sour: “Hibi no Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” Music Video
Bringing together fandom with charming dedication, Sour’s latest video for Hibi no Neiro will absolutely stun you. The video is boxed-out with Sour fans synchronizing, breaking barriers, and coming together to make one of the most full-hearted music videos in a long time. Oh, and the actual song? Just try not to hit replay, ’cause it [...]
Posted by Caleb Andrews | Read on...
Art Brut – Alcoholics Unanimous
Art Brut are back with a third album and here is the first single from it, in video form!
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Mogwai – BatCat
Along with an ambiguous visual narrative, Mogwai’s BatCat has a suspenseful tone that keeps you waiting with baited breath. It intros with a girl watching kittens drink the milk of their dead mother. Girl then gets chased by what looks to be a younger version of the brother and sister from The Knife. Girl runs [...]
Posted by Caleb Andrews | Read on...
Album review: Vampire Weekend
Everyone’s heard Vampire Weekend. They’ve been on adverts and everything, but I was surprised by how many people haven’t heard all of their debut album.
So I thought, disregarding the fact that it has been around for a while now, I would review it for you all!
It all kicks off with the familiar A-Punk. This is [...]
Posted by Matt | Read on...
Indie Anthems Podcast #9
Ah yes, it’s that time again. One of the better podcasts that we have done if i do say so myself.
You’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out what this picture is about and please, please don’t forget to comment. If you comment we will read it out in the next show. [...]
Posted by Jon Wheatley | Read on...
Indie Anthems Podcast #8
It’s taken so so so long to get here, but we finally have podcast #8 for everyone. I’m excited we’re getting these going again.
The songs are as listed:
Secret Knives – Red House
Devendra Banhart – Little Yellow Spider
Beirut – Mount Wroclai (Idle Days)
Architecture In Helsinki In Case We Die – Wishbone
Not sure what the second [...]
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Indie Anthems podcast #7
Indie Anthems podcast #7 is here, and it’s a VIDEO! Check it out, and tell us what you think.
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
Indie Anthems Podcast #6!!!
I recently found this great Wordpress plugin that lets you add music into your blog mosts. It’s a really cool one, and I think it will be a lot easier to listen the all of Jon and Chris’s wonderful podcasts now. I updated all of the older podcasts so they now all have the plugin. [...]
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Indie Anthems podcast #5!
The time has come! Indie Anthems podcast #5 is here!
Download
Be Your Own Pet – Bicycle, Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle
Deep Sea Diver – Grizzly Bear
The Books – Take Time
Deerhoof – Scream Team
The Ditty Bops – Wake Up
Have a good New Year!
Posted by David Myers | Read on...
music video // of the week
Sour: “Hibi no Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” Music Video
Bringing together fandom with charming dedication, Sour’s latest video for Hibi no Neiro will absolutely stun you. The video is boxed-out with Sour fans synchronizing, breaking barriers, and coming together to make one of the most full-hearted music videos in a long time. Oh, and the actual song? Just try not to hit replay, ’cause it [...]
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