Archive for January, 2007

Vietnam

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 < author: The Franze >

New band signed to Kemado Records Vietnam has been flying under the radar as of late, and im tired of that shit. People need to know about this album. A four piece rock band out of Brooklyn, the members of Vietnam all live together in a communal style house with an open door policy (like […]

MP3’s

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 < author: j dub >

Here are some sample mp3’s from some of today’s releases.
Enjoy them, you little downloaders.
Busdriver - Less Yes’s, More No’s | mp3 |
Deerhunter - Cryptograms | mp3 |
Drag the River - Embrace the Sound | mp3 |
Lavender Diamond - You Broke My Heart | mp3 |
Love Me Destroyer - Not If You… | mp3 |
Love […]

Sebadoh

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 < author: j dub >

Don’t know if this is old news our not, but Sub Pop redesigned their website, and I must say, it was about time. Their old site was full of information on their artists past and present, but it was presented in the most nauseating manner. One thing I will miss though, is digging through their […]

New Releases 01/30/07

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 < author: j dub >

That photo is of Deerhunter from Atlanta,GA and was taken by Cyrus Shahmir. Click the image and you can see Deerhunter’s new album, Cryptograms, and every other record that came out today.

Shins Videos

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 < author: The Franze >

The first video is the Music Video for their single “Phantom Limb”. It is one of the better videos i have seen in recent years, coolest school play ever. The second is the song “Turn on Me” also from the new record, on The Late Show with David Letterman. If anyone knows who the female […]

ASC on NPR

Sunday, January 28th, 2007 < author: david >

This episode is the hizzy and it’s only January. 2007 feels aimless thus far but maybe were spiraling in the right direction.
Tom Brosseau will be playing at The Boot on March 7. Be sure to attend if you enjoy a good heart warming accompanied by a fine heartbreak.
Tom Brosseau
New ASC episode
The Boot

Shapiro

Saturday, January 27th, 2007 < author: j dub >

For Immediate Release: Shapiro: Upcoming dates and a new look online.
Those Harrisonburg (VA) rockers, SHAPIRO, are at it again. Fresh out of the studio with Producer/Arranger John Mark Painter (Ben Folds, Spoon), SHAPIRO is hitting the road to see old friends and hoping to make new ones.
While attending school, working full time jobs, and […]

Scene Report: Sweden

Saturday, January 27th, 2007 < author: Krystle >

Maybe I’m just catching on, but lately it seems as if Sweden is preparing to take over our record and CD players. There’s a whole load of great stuff that’s just come out from the home of IKEA and melodic death metal and I thought I’d touch on a few groups/artists that are worth […]

Used Vinyl Stock Up

Thursday, January 25th, 2007 < author: The Franze >

What are these old folks so happy about? We have been stocking up on used vinyl over the past couple of weeks and are quite proud of how things are turning out. Come into the store to find that everything has been (or is in the process of being) completely organized to help you find […]

No 9 Series on Sunday

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 < author: g booker >

Sunday.  9pm.  The Boot.

Fjord

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 < author: j dub >

Fjord | site
record release show!!
Map The Growth | site
record release show!!
Thünderbear | site
rock’n roll, mustache style
The Fire The Flood | site
for fans of Spitfire, Botch, Coalesce
$5 adv / $7 day of
Febuary 3rd
8 PM

New Releases 01/23/07

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 < author: j dub >

The above image was taken by Jason Lombard and if you click on it, you will see this weeks new releases.
If you wish to order any of these records, click here.

They’re Back… Briefly

Monday, January 22nd, 2007 < author: The Franze >

In case you have not yet heard the good news, Rage Against The Machine are reuniting for one show at this years Coachella Music Festival in California. The other headliners are Bjork and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Other notables include Sonic Youth, the Happy Mondays, Black Keys, Interpol, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The […]

Relative Theory Presents:

Thursday, January 18th, 2007 < author: Petro >

Not sure if you kids out there have heard but we actually have a pretty sweet little Indie show we our presenting at the Norva on April 1st, and no this is not a cruel April fools joke. Thats right we have the lovable and adorable Portland,Organ five-piece The Decemberists in town with the […]

No 9 Film Series

Thursday, January 18th, 2007 < author: g booker >

9 Sundays, 9 Movies, 9 PM
@ the Boot

My Bloody Valentine

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 < author: James >

Sixteen years after the release of their monumental, sophomore, and until now assumed final album Loveless, Kevin Shields has announced that he and his fellow bandmates are making a new record. He exposed his plans in the latest issue of Magnet Magazine and claims that this “last bit is the best bit.” […]

New Releases 01/16/07

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 < author: j dub >

The above image was taken by Jason Lombard and if you click on it, you will see this weeks new releases.
If you wish to order any of these records, click here.

Tonight. Do Not Forget.

Monday, January 15th, 2007 < author: The Franze >

Gracer will be playing the store tonight. If you have yet to listen to this band, then you are missing out. Think of Sleeping at Last meets northeast ambient rock. Beautiful vocals, lush harmonies, and oh so relaxing song structure. Come see how this three piece band from upstate New York can insert positive vibes […]

purple rain at the boot!

Sunday, January 14th, 2007 < author: g booker >

the boot is kicking off an indefinite series of sunday night film screenings at the end of this week, aka january 21.  the first 8 or so movies will be music oriented narrative films (that is not concerts or documentaries).  this sunday, they are showing a sentimental favorite of mine, “purple rain” starring prince. 
in casual […]

stay black

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 < author: g booker >

 a four-disc doc series delivering a positive overview of the black panthers.  thank you, dvd.