Notable releases for 8/25

Black River Killer is just an EP to hold us over till the next full length from Blitzen Trapper, but it's a good one nonetheless.
Black River Killer by Blitzen Trapper from Black River Killer EP

Humbug is a tough one to grab onto. For anyone expecting something of a three-peat, you're going to be initially disappointed. Is it more mature? Eh, maybe. It's not so much the same group of Arctic Monkeys that broke out in 2006. Who knows? This could be a completely new direction for the band. We'll see how it fares with fans in the next few weeks or so once the initially hype (and shock) wears off. Personally, I like it. But I don't love it.

New videos

I don't normally post new videos, but I thought these were worth noting.

First is "The Walls Are Coming Down" which is the next single to be released from Fanfarlo's Reservoir

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Next, we have "Phoenix" which is the first single to be released off the self-titled debut album from Finland's Kaspar, which were featured here back in February.

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Last but not least, the video to accompany David Gray's newest single, "Fugitive" from the upcoming album, Draw The Line.

The View From Here: Scotland

Trying something new. With The View From Here I'll be picking some of my favorite and notable bands outside the U.S.
Side by Travis from Singles
No You Girls by Franz Ferdinand from Tonight
Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chain from 21 Singles
The Twist by Frightened Rabbit from Midnight Organ Fight
The Stars of Track and Field by Belle & Sebastian from If You're Feeling Sinister
Last Year's Rain Didn't Fall Quite So Hard by The Twilight Sad from Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters
Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken by Camera Obscura from Let's Get Out of This Country
It's Thunder and It's Lightning by We Were Promised Jetpacks from These Four Walls
Slow Parade by Broken Records from Slow Parade/Problem With Remembering

image from Graeme Bird @ Flickr

Day of Rest

Slowly but surely catching up...
My City Was Gone by The Pretenders from Learning To Crawl
Sleeping In by The Postal Service from Give Up
Double Vision by The Ponys from Turn The Lights Out
Where Is My Mind? by Pixies from Surfer Rosa
It Beats Me Every Time by Peter Bjorn and John from Falling Out
Jennifer by Pete & The Pirates from Jennifer
Here by Pavement from Slanted & Enchanted
Pen To The Paper by Parlovr from Parlovr
My Will Is Good by Port O'Brien from Threadbare
The Longer I Lay Here by Pedro The Lion from It's Hard To Find A Friend

image from iri5 @ Flickr

David Gray - Fugitive

I can case you haven't heard, David Gray will be releasing his newest album, Draw The Line, on September 22nd. The first single [also streaming below], "Fugitive" has been released, and it's definitely up to par with what I hope to hear from Mr. Gray. I've been a big fan of his since first hearing White Ladder which seems like years ago, and then working my way backwards with his albums. One thing I can always count on is his consistency. Life In Slow Motion and Lost Songs, definitely my favorites..so far. He's an amazing songwriter that puts out great albums, not just great singles; something I always appreciate.

David Gray will also be hitting the road this fall. Sadly, no stops in Detroit.

August 15 - Mountain Music Fest - Redmond, Washington (PRE RELEASE)
October 23rd - Boston, MA - Wang Theatre
October 24th - New York, NY - WAMU Theater
October 26th - Toronto, Canada - Massey Hall
October 27th - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre
October 29th - Chicago, IL - Chicago Auditorium Theatre
October 30th - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
November 1st - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
November 2nd - Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
November 4th - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnizer Concert Hall
November 7th - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
November 9th - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre

And as a little added bonus, if you sign up for David's newsletter, you'll get a free non-album track. C'mon now, who doesn't love free?


"Fugitive" by David Gray from Draw The Line

Block o' new music

Electro/pop band from Deutschland, plus49, will be releasing their album, Integrity and Injury on September 11.

Naive Brother by plus49 from Integrity and Injury

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Austin, Texas indie rock band, The Rocketboys will be releasing their first full-length album, 20,000 Ghosts, on September 29th.
Like Ice In Water by The Rocketboys from 20,000 Ghosts

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Introduced here back in April,Your Very Own..., Donald has been kind enough to share some of the tracks from his newest EP, Do I Have Your Attention? Good.
Goodnight Sleep Well by Your Very Own...
Apartment by Your Very Own...

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London pop/rock group Temple Scene released their first full-length album, A Good Day To Disappear, on August 3rd.

Dog days of summer are here

July in Michigan was a bit weird; not the usual stifling heat and humidity we expect. But it's here now. And I'm not liking it too much.
With that said, I have some catching up to do.
Two albums were released this past Tuesday that I'm really liking, even though the reviews haven't been all that favorable.
Modest Mouse released No One's First, And You're Next. It's more of an EP full of B-sides than an album, but more than enough to hold over this fan till the next new album comes out, whenever that may be.

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Interpol frontman Paul Banks aka Julian Plenti released his solo effort, Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper. If you're expecting an album full of Interpol-type songs, this isn't it. There are a few that have the same feel, but Banks has mellowed it down on some tracks as well. It does take some getting used to hearing that signature voice not accompanied with the same post-punk/indie rock sound that Interpol is known for.
Fun That We Have by Julian Plenti from Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper

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Seattle indie pop band, Throw Me The Statue released Creaturesque on Tuesday. Their debut album, Moonbeams, showed a lot of promise, but the second album, Purpleface, was, to put it bluntly, a disappointment. Creaturesque picks up where the debut left off, with a little more cheer added for good measure.
Ancestors by Throw Me The Statue from Creaturesque
Hi-Fi Goon by Throw Me The Statue from Creaturesque