Posts Tagged ‘Bjork’
More info on Swanlights by Antony and the Johnsons
Earlier this year, SSG got information that Antony and the Johnsons were to be releasing a new album this fall entitled Swanlights. We now know that the due date is October 12, 2010. Making this news far from average, Abrams Image will be simultaneously releasing Swanlights with a 144 page hardback book containing Antony's paintings and writings. The album-only version will also include the song [...]
Also Tonight: Jóhann Jóhannsson (Win Tickets!!!)
Jóhann Jóhannsson at The Triple Door| 5/12| 7:30 pm| $16 Advance/$19 day of show| All Ages Iceland has no shortage of talent, which after the success of Sigur Ros is no secret to any music lover. Among these people is the deeply creative Jóhann Jóhannsson. Jóhannsson is an innovator -- he co-founded Kitchen Motors with Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir (of folktronica group Kira Kira), a [...]
Stream: CocoRosie – Grey Oceans
In celebration CocoRosie's May 11th release, Gray Oceans, Sub Pop is allowing a full stream of the entire album—and it's pretty darn good! CocoRosie takes a page from Joanna Newsom's book when it comes to childlike vocals and fantasy content. CocoRosie goes beyond Newsom when it comes to thinking outside of the box. Their song structures, although laced with elements of standard classical and [...]
Also Tonight: You Say Party! We Say Die! (Win Tickets!!!!)
You Say Party! We Say Die! @ Chop Suey | 03/09 | 9pm | $8 In Advance / $10 At The Door Vancouver B.C. is making a name for itself as a home to some really good electronically-influenced pop bands, and You Say Party! We Say Die! is no exception. With their strong combination of bouncy guitars,and throwback 80's synth riffs, you will definitely pick up on the new wave pouring out of their [...]
Preview: Alyse Black
Alyse Black @ Can Can | 03/07 | 9pm | $5 / $10 VIP at the door This show should be well populated in part because Alyse Black looks really hot naked. In addition to that, she is a stunning musician. Her style is sultry, smoldering, addictive. This lovely lady is a current Seattleite by way of Austin, Texas. If the seeing the word "Texas" triggers the association bad country music, fear not, [...]
New Music: Big Moves
An argument can be made that with the current surge of DIY and otherwise unconventional music, we are living in a golden age of experimental music. Indeed, almost ironically, indie music seems to requisite entirely different and unheard sounds from bands entering the fray. Los Angeles group Big Moves conveys a new-wave, ambient sound that is shared by others in the genre, however they add [...]
