Augustines (Live on KEXP)

http://www.weareaugustines.com

The Head and the Heart -"Another Story"

It's hard to believe that it's been almost 4 years since The Head and the Heart released their debut LP. The Seattle band is now readying their sophomore effort, Let's Be Still which hits stores Oct. 15 via Sub Pop. They just debuted a fresh track off the upcoming disc called "Another Story." Listen and read along below.

Stream Pickwick's Debut Full-Length, 'Can't Talk Medicine'

If the first 2 plus months of 2013 are any indication, this year will be remembered as the year that the album as a whole made a serious comeback. We're not talking about wow there's three-four really good songs on this disc, but man this thing is solid gold from start to finish. Keeping up that trend of outstanding long players is the new debut disc, Can’t Talk Medicine from Seattle, Wa. band Pickwick. The band is self releasing the album this March 12th, but for a limited time if you head on over to their souncloud page you can stream it before it's release.

http://www.pickwickmusic.com/

New Video: Bryan John Appleby-"The Words of the Revelator"

Seattle musician Bryan John Appleby just put out a new video for the track, "The Words of the Revelator." The song comes off his fantastic 2011 album, Fire on the Vine which saw a release last Summer. For the video Appleby teamed up with the folks at Pull&Bear Heritage and filmmaker Christian Sorensen Hansen, shooting the video on the coast of Davenport, California.  

Pull&Bear Heritage presents "The words of the revelator" a song by Bryan John Appleby from Pull&Bear on Vimeo.
Bryan John Appleby-"The Words of the Revelator"
I have come into your house
You say there’s something I should know by now and I vow to hear you out
But as you speak, how I feel the sting
Like the hackles on a dog’s back I rise up to meet

The words you spoke in the middle of the night
They fall heavy like a hammer on my mind
You are the light in the darkness, you’re the fire on the vine

Oh my son, I have known your ways
But I’m the gale that’ll rattle your gate; you shudder, I make you shake
You will find what you did not seek
A road less narrow, a way not steep

Oh my child
Don’t you lose your place
Remember my table
Remember my face

And the things I told you in the middle of the night
They fall heavy like a hammer on your mind
I am the light in the darkness, I’m the fire on the vine

You turn away
I’m left alone
Then came a sign
Then came the Revelation

And I said,
You, you will not dig a hole in me
You will not chop down my tree
Or hold me under the water

No and you, you will not dig a hole in me
You will not chop down my tree
Or hold me under the water

http://bryanjohnappleby.bandcamp.com/
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Song of the Week: Damien Jurado- "Working Titles"

This weeks 'Song of the Week' comes from the brilliant new Damien Jurado LP, Maraqopa that hit stores yesterday. Although this is Jurado's 10th LP, I'm inclined to say that what I've heard so far has been some of his finest to date. One track in particular that I can't get off my speakers from the new disc is "Working Titles." One of the things that makes it so special to me is that it sounds like nothing that Jurado has ever done before, he's in completely new territory and it sounds like he's been mastering it for years. The lyrics, the incredible harmonies, the arrangement, the whole vibe of the song, everything about it just floors me. I call it the Song of The Week but I could easily call it my Song of the Year so far.
Watch Damien playing the song live at a recent show at the Neptune Theater in his hometown, joined by an all-star Seattle line-up that includes, Jon and Josiah from The Head and The Heart, Galen from Pickwick, Bryan John Appleby and Jessica Dobson from Deep Sea Diver and The Shins.



Damien Jurado- "Working Titles"
You could mess up my life in a poem
Have me divorced by the time of the chorus
Theres no need to change any sentence
When you always decide where I go next

Many nights you would hide from the audience
When they were not in tune with your progress
In the end you are like the journalist
Who turns what you sing into business

You could use to be more like a hero
A darker shade of damage distortion
Wearing death like a cape or a costume
Cut your ties and leave town when you want to

Killing time till I pass through the chamber
Or the room where you keep my replacement
So fed up still you're starving on paper
You are no him, but he's you, only better

Leave me an exit to damage
I could use a ledge to jump off of
I wasn't lying when I said this was over
I have questions that lead to more questions

Running time that will cut off my fingers
You wrote about me on every new record
I'll show up in the title of your song
I only hope somebody requests it

Whats it like for you in Washington?
I've only seen photos of Washington
I'll never know

Leave me Manhattan
I want the evergreens
Write me a song
I can sing in my Sleep
As sure as the rain
that will fall where you stand
I want you and the skyline
These are my demands

What's it like for you in Washington?
I've only seen photos of Washington
I'll never know
No

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New Video: The Head & The Heart- "Down in the Valley"

It seems like this Seattle band has been going at it non-stop since their self titled debut came out in 2010. The band has been on the road virtually ever since, and with word of mouth spreading from their intense live shows the group has finally been getting some well deserved recognition. They just released a new video for one of my favorites off the LP, "Down in the Valley" that chronicles some of the bands travels over the past year or so. The video was directed by E. Ryan McMackin.


photo credit- Dylan Priest

http://www.theheadandtheheart.com/

Bryan John Appleby- live sessions

At the end of last year thanks to some fellow bloggers like Visible Voice and Fuel Friends blog I discovered the music of Seattle singer-songwriter Bryan John Appleby. Having only recently becoming familiar with his fantastic 2011 album, Fire on the Vine, I've been scouring the internet lately watching and listening to anything I can get my hands on from BJA. Well thanks to the aforementioned Fuel Friends blog and their great Chapel Sessions series, and the cool video site Natural Beardy we have some great live videos from BJA doing what he does best, armed with his guitar and his hypnotic voice. You can also stream his album, Fire on the Vine below.



Bryan John Appleby - Sprout - Beardy Session from Natural Beardy on Vimeo.



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The Head & The Heart: new song '"While You Were Gone"

I saw these guys live back in 2010 without knowing very much about the band and only being familiar with a song or two. I walked away from that show blown away and instantly hooked. 2011 was a big year for the group, they signed on with Sub Pop and saw their albums re-release, and steady word of mouth from their live sets saw them finally start to blow up.  It was nice to see the band getting some well deserved recognition, and I look forward to even bigger things from them in the New Year, with hopefully a new album in the works. Speaking of new material, they just posted this new track titled, "While You Were Gone" on their facebook page from a video shot in Seattle with The Ballard Sessions.

http://www.theheadandtheheart.com/
http://ballardsessions.com/

'Song of the Week': Pickwick-"Blackout"

This weeks 'Song of the Week' comes from the Seattle, Wa. band Pickwick. Their song, "Blackout" is an oldie but a goodie, and I mean that in more ways than one. The track comes from their  March 2011 EP, Myths, Vol. 3, and it has an uptempo soulful, R&B vibe that would make Berry Gordy proud. I get the same feeling listening to Pickwick's music that I did the first time I heard the Afghan Whigs(who are an all-time favorite btw). Maybe a bad comparison because the bands sounds are vastly different, but I mean in the sense that they both are throwbacks and give a nod to the Motown sound without sounding like a ripoff, giving it a unique and updated spin all their own.
Give a listen to "Blackout" below, and check out the bands three other EP's over at their bandcamp.



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Damien Jurado unveils New Album Teaser

Seattle's Damien Jurado is one of the most gifted songwriters around today. With 9 albums already to his credit, Jurado is a guy that doesn't get near the cred he deserves. Nobody does heartache better than him. He recently announced plans for album number 10 on his website along with a short video teaser. The new LP sees him working again with producer Richard Swift who manned the controls on Jurado's last studio album, St. Bartlett. 
Take a peek at the preview below.


Damien Jurado at National Freedom from Lance Alton Troxel on Vimeo.


http://damienjurado.com/

new music from The Cave Singers- "At The Cut"

Seattle's, The Cave Singers continue the trend of great folk based music overflowing from the Pacific Northwest with their new track, "At The Cut" off their forthcoming disc. Their sophomore release, Welcome Joy will hit shelves this Aug. 18th on Matador Records, and was recorded at The Hive in Vancouver with Colin Stewart, featuring appearances by Amber Webber (Black Mountain, Lightning Dust) and Ashley Webber (Lightning Dust). Another new song, "Beach House" is currently streaming over on their myspace page. The disc follows up their 07 debut 'Initiation Songs.'

At The Cut - The Cave Singers

Welcome Joy Tracklist:
01. Summer Windows
02. Leap
03. At the Cut
04. Shrine
05. Hen of the Woods
06. Beach House
07. Jangle
08. I Don’t Mind
09. Townships
10. Welcome Joy

find The Cave Singers on myspace.

Sunny Day Real Estate reunion scheduled

After months of rumors, it's finally been confirmed that there will be a Sunny Day Real Estate reunion. Hailed or hated, depending on how you look at it, for being one of the originators of the emo genre, the Seattle band who found some minor popularity in the '90's, have confirmed a new 20-date fall reunion tour. The band who split in 1995, will see the groups original lineup, frontman Jeremy Enigk, bassist Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters), drummer William Goldsmith, and guitarist Dan Hoerner together again. There was a brief reunion without Mendel in 1997, that saw the band record two more albums before parting again in 2001. Meanwhile frontman Jeremy Enigk, produced several solo efforts since the breakup in '95, most of which focused on Christian related themes.
Sub Pop, Sunny Day Real Estate's former label, also has announced plans to reissue the band's first two records, 1994's Diary and 1995's LP2, on September 15. The reissues will feature remastered audio, rare bonus tracks, and newly written liner notes.

From 1994's Diary:

In Circles (Album) - Sunny Day Real Estate

Sunny Day Real Estate tour dates:
9/17, Vancouver, BC (Commodore Ballroom)
9/18, Portland, OR (Crystal Ballroom Musicfest NW)
9/20, Salt Lake City, UT (Murray Theater)
9/21, Denver, CO (Ogden Theater)
9/23, Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue)
9/24, Chicago, IL (Metro)
9/25, Detroit, MI (St Andrews Hall)
9/27, New York, NY (Terminal 5)
9/28, Boston, MA (House of Blues)
9/30, Washington, DC (930 Club)
10/1, Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero)
10/3, Atlanta, GA (CW Center Stage)
10/5, Dallas, TX (Granada Theater)
10/6, Houston, TX (Warehouse Live)
10/7, Austin, TX (La Zona Rosa)
10/9, Tempe, AZ (Marquee Theatre)
10/10, Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
10/11, Los Angeles, CA (Henry Fonda Theater)
10/13, San Francisco, CA (Fillmore)
10/15, Spokane, WA (Knitting Factory)
10/16, Seattle, WA (Paramount Theatre)

Video & Song of the Week: J. Tillman-"Firstborn"

Chances are you've heard the haunting sorrowful voice of Seattle's J. Tillman and you may not even know it. Tillman, who plays drums for Fleet Foxes, also supplies backup vocals on those famous smooth harmonies of the group. Tillman released his own stellar disc this past fall, Vacilando Territory Blues, which features the track, "Firstborn." Just a week or so ago Tillman released a beautiful new video for the song, which was shot by Matt Blodgett.

J. Tillman-"Firstborn":


J Tillman on myspace.

Pearl Jam: find 4 ways to reissue 'Ten'

Pearl Jam's 1991 debut disc, 'Ten' will be getting four new reissue editions this coming March. The band have unearthed a host of unreleased tracks and special surprises from deep in the vaults. Depending on your finances, here's the breakdown on how it will be available: The Legacy Edition- features two discs, one with the original album remastered and another with the album both remastered and remixed by longtime PJ producer Brendan O'Brien, also included is six bonus tracks "Brother," "Just a Girl," "State of Love and Trust," "Breath and a Scream," "2,000 Mile Blues" and "Evil Little Goat." The Deluxe Edition- includes everything in the Legacy Edition, as well as a DVD of Pearl Jam's "MTV Unplugged" show from 1992. Then there's the Vinyl Collection edition- which is the same as the Legacy Edition minus the bonus tracks and on vinyl: one LP with the original Ten remastered and one LP with Ten remastered and remixed by Brendan O'Brien. Then last but not least you can get the Super Deluxe Edition- which contains everything in the Deluxe Edition and the Vinyl Collection, with extra's that include a live 2 LP set recorded in Seattle from 1992, a replica of "Momma-Son", Pearl Jam's original demo cassette, as well as a replica Eddie Vedder composition notebook filled with personal notes and images from the collections of Vedder and Jeff Ament.
All four new editions are set to arrive in stores this March 24th.

Our new 'Liner Notes' video interview w/ Damien Jurado

One of my recent obsessions of late has been Damien Jurado and his new album, Caught In The Trees. Having been around since the mid 90's Jurado has put out an impressive and diverse catalouge of work, ranging in differing styles over the years. Usually known for his gift of fictional story telling, the new disc sees Jurado shift gears into much more personal territory, which results in what could be his finest work yet. We had the chance to catch up with Damien at a recent tour stop in Belgium, where he sat down with us to discuss the Seattle music scene in the 90's, his new album, and how the music business has changed over the years.

The Kindness Kind: new music

The Kindness Kind were tabbed as one of Seattle's best new bands back in 2007, when their debut disc A Novel came out to strong reviews and charted on the CMJ college music rankings. The band released their latest self-titled sophomore LP just this week, which saw them working again with producer Lucas Carlyle (The Gossip, The Album Leaf). The new disc is a powerful mix of indie pop/rock infused songs that are crafted around frontwoman Alessandra Rose’s powerful vocals. Where the last album may have been more shoegaze and ambient sounding, the new disc sees the group more aggressive and guitar driven with heavy sonic walls of sound.
The group, who have toured in the past with bands such as The Most Serene Republic and Darker My Love, plan to finish out 2008 on a bief Northwest tour, with a larger jaunt on the West Coast scheduled for early 2009.



The Kindness Kind on myspace.

'Video & Song of the week': Damien Jurado-"Sheets"

While relative newcomers such as Bon Iver gobble up all the press attention and buzz, longtime Seattle musician Damien Jurado continues to quietly go about his business with little fanfare. Jurado, who is equally as gifted a songwriter as any of his peers recently came out with his latest and possibly finest work, Caught In The Trees this past September. The new album sees Jurado craft an intensely personal journey, which is rare for him, as he is known for his gift of fictional story-telling in his music. One of the many standouts off the LP is the haunting track "Sheets", which ever since seeing Jurado perform in concert recently, just won't seem to get out of my head. Stay tuned for a new video interview w/ Jurado possibly sometime next week.

Damien Jurado-"Sheets"




Damien Jurado on myspace.

Fleet Foxes on Letterman

Seattle's Fleet Foxes appeared on the Late Show w/ David Letterman the other night making their network tv debut, performing the track "Blue Ridge Mountains".
Be sure to pay attention to Letterman's intro as he botches the cue cards not once but twice trying to introduce the band.

Cave Singers meet Black Cab

One of the cooler websites of late that has been catching on and has also been snagging some cool artists is the UK based Black Cab Sessions. The sessions feature indie artists stuck in the back of a Black Cab performing as they ride through the streets of London. The latest group to take part was the Seattle band The Cave Singers.
Some recent sessions in the cab have included, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Sunset Rubdown and even Death Cab For Cutie. To watch the Cave Singers just check out below or to view some of the other recent acts on Black Cab Sessions go here.