new video: Blitzen Trapper-"Black River Killer"

Having released one of the finest albums of 2008 (Furr), Portland band, Blitzen Trapper have many including us looking forward to new material from the group. Anxious fans got a bit of good news a few weeks back when the band announced plans for a new EP, Black River Killer which drops August 25th via Sub Pop Records. The forthcoming EP will feature six unreleased songs plus the title track, which is taken from the aforementioned '08 disc, 'Furr'. Besides appearing on the EP, the band just released a new video for the track "Black River Killer" that was directed by Daniel Elkayam.



Blitzen Trapper on myspace.

Blitzen Trapper: new Ep out this Summer

Anyone not lucky enough to catch the slow acoustic jams of a Blitzen Trapper live show, will now finally be able to get their hands on the six unreleased tracks that the band have been selling exclusively on their tour dates. The band have announced they will be putting out the Black River Killer EP on August 24, via Sub Pop Records, which will feature six songs of unreleased material, plus the title track, which is taken from 2008's stellar disc, Furr.
The band also recently announced another round of new tour dates in the US and overseas, that sees them going at it into the fall.

Black River Killer track listing:
01 Black River Killer
02 Silver Moon
03 Going Down
04 Shoulder Full of You
05 Preacher's Sister's Boy
06 Black Rock
07 Big Black Bird

Black River Killer - Blitzen Trapper

July
09 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow's
10 - Visalia, CA - Cellar Door
11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Velvet Jones
12 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl
13 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
15 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
16 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
18 I- owa City, IA - Picador
19 - Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Music Festival
20 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
21 - Fargo, ND - Aquarium (Dempsey’s Upstairs)
23 - Bozeman, MT - Filling Station
24 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
25 - Kennewick, WA - Red Room
30 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards
August:
01 - Mt. Scott, OR - Pickathon 2009
02 - Mt. Scott, OR - Pickathon 2009
11 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia Club
12 - Oslo, Norway - Oya Natt Festival
13 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Way Out West Festival
15 - Rees-Haldern, Germany - Haldern Festival
16 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Ekko
17 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
18 - Liege, Belgium - L'Escalier
19 - Antwerpen, Belgium - Bar Mondial
20 - The Hague, Netherlands - Paard van Troje
23 - Erfurt, Germany - Highfield Festival
25 - London, England - Troxy
27 - Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street
28 - Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street
31 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Auntie Annie's
September:
02 - Corkn Ireland - Cyprus Avenue
03 - Galway, Ireland - Roisin Dubh
06 - Stradbally, Ireland - Electric Picnic
08 - Glasgow, Scotland - O2 Academy
09 - Newcastle, England - Academy 2
11 - Manchester, England - Apollo Manchester
12 - North Dorset, England - End of the Road Festival
13 - Cardiff, Wales - Clwb Ifor Bach
14 - London, England - Barfly
15 - Luxembourg - Den Atelier
16 - Paris, France - Grand Rex
October:
02 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits

Blitzen Trapper on myspace.

new video: Blitzen Trapper-"Furr"

Blitzen Trapper's 2008 effort Furr, clocked in at #8 on our top 20 best of the year list. Though the album and song of the same name have been out since early Fall, the track has never received the full video treatment until now. The new Jade Harris directed video captures the mellow old school tone of the track perfectly.

Blitzen Trapper-"Furr"

Burn The Bowery: Favorites of 2008

20 Sigur Ros- Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust
19 Weinland- La Lamentor
18 Lykke Li- Youth Novels
17 The War On Drugs- Wagonwheel Blues
16 Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes
15 The Secret Life of Sofia- Seven Summits
14 Laura Marling- Alas I Cannot Swim
13 Wye Oak- If Children
12 The Dodos- Visiter
11 Land Of Talk- Some Are Lakes

10 City and Colour- Bring Me Your Love
In what was a very good year for acoustic/folk based music, this one flew way under the radar. This solo project from Dallas Green is passionate and effortless. The man simply has a killer voice.






9 Point Juncture, Wa- Heart to Elk
This one may have appeared even higher if we just didn't recently come across it. Although it's still relatively new to our ears, it had to be included in the top 10. Gorgeous, dreamy, textured pop gems that seem to build and build.



8 Blitzen Trapper- Furr
Our 3rd entry from Portland in the top 20, Blitzen Trapper deliver a detailed new album that grows on you with each listen. Great rootsy old Americana feel, with excellent harmonies.






7 Jessica Lea Mayfield- With Blasphemy So Heartfelt
Amazing debut from the 19 year old Mayfield. Strong album from start to finish and she sounds wise beyond her years. A distinct fresh voice that we think you'll be hearing a lot of for years to come.





6 Helio Sequence- Keep Your Eyes Ahead Our 4th Portland band in the top 20,the album features two of the years strongest tracks in, "Lately' and "Shed Your Love". Singer Brandon Summers severely damaged his vocal cords, which led the band to re-invent it's sound. The result is an ambitious album that beautifully blends, indie rock and folk, with ambient and synth led numbers.


5 Ra Ra Riot- The Rhumb Line If you know the story of the tragedy the band went through, losing there drummer John Ryan Pike to a drowning accident while recording the LP, you can't help but feel the heartbreak that plays out on the disc. Pike wrote some of the LP's most ironic tracks such as, "Dying is Fine" and "Ghost Under the Rocks." Excellent melodic indie rock album.



4 She Keeps Bees- Nests
In a music world that is often times lacking some true soul to it, She Keeps Bees delivers. The NYC powerful two piece is gritty and raw, and frontwoman Jessica Larrabee is one of the finest there is.





3 Damien Jurado- Caught In The Trees
Usually known for his fictional storytelling prowess, Jurado gets personal on his latest disc and delivers his best work yet. For a guy that's been around as long as he has, it's about time he gets recognized for this disc.





2 Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever Ago
What can you say, the guy had a killer year, but still one that I just kept coming back to again and again. One of the years most intimate records. It truly takes you away to that cabin in the Wisconsin woods, where you can feel the despair.





1 Frightened Rabbit- The Midnight Organ Fight
Raw, visually blundt, emotional, exceptionally strong songwwriting. Plays out very cinematically with a beginning, middle and end. You won't find a better album from start to finish then this one.