new video: Land of Talk-"It's Okay"

Even though their album Some Are Lakes came out back in 2008, Montreal band, Land Of Talk just dropped a new video for the album track, "It's Okay", that was directed by WeWereMonkeys.
The band also just recently released a new EP, titled, Fun and Laughter on Saddle Creek records, which includes 4 new tracks and 3 videos from the band, all taken from 'Some Are Lakes'. In addition to the new "It's Okay" video you can also preview one of the aforementioned videos off the EP for the song, "The Man Who Breaks Things (Dark Shuffle)", which was directed by Joseph Yarmush, with Petros Kolyvas producing.
check them both out below.



Fun and Laughter EP track listing:
Sixteen Asterisk
May You Never (1996)
As Me
A Series Of Small Flames
The Man Who Breaks Things (Dark Shuffle) (Video)
Troubled (Video)
Some Are Lakes (Video)

Fall dates:
10/26 - Encinitas, CA, Lou's Records (free in-store at 5pm)
10/27 – San Diego, CA, Casbah
10/29 – Los Angeles, CA, Spaceland
10/30 – Visalia , CA, Cellar Door
11/2 – San Francisco, CA, Café DuNord
11/4 – Portland, OR, Doug Fir
11/5 – Seattle, WA, High Dive
11/6 – Bellingham, WA, The Nightlight
11/7 – Vancouver at the Biltmore Caberet 11/12 - Montreal, QC, Segal Centre
11/18 - Cambridge, MA, Middle East
11/19 - Burlington, VT, Club Metronome
11/20 - Northampton, MA, Iron Horse
11/21 - New York, NY, Mercury Lounge

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Land of Talk-new EP and videos

Land of Talk's 2008 LP, Some Are Lakes was one of my favorites of last year, and even landed in my year end top 20. The Montreal based band will be releasing a new EP, titled Fun and Laughter on Oct 27 on Saddle Creek, which will include 3 videos from the band as well. You can preview the video for, "The Man Who Breaks Things (Dark Shuffle)" below, which was directed by Joseph Yarmush, with Petros Kolyvas producing. The song also appears on their debut full length 'Some Are Lakes'.

Fun and Laughter EP track listing:
Sixteen Asterisk
May You Never (1996)
As Me
A Series Of Small Flames
The Man Who Breaks Things (Dark Shuffle) (Video)
Troubled (Video)
Some Are Lakes (Video)



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new video: Land Of Talk-"Some Are Lakes"

Montreal's Land of Talk signed on with Saddle Creek in '08 and released the fantastic disc, Some Are Lakes, which was produced by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, who it seems like everything he touches lately turns to gold. The disc landed at # 11 on our 'year end best of list' and one of the highlights is the track of the same name, which the band just released a new video for that was directed by José Garcia-Lozano.



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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.

Land Of Talk- 'Some Are Lakes'

Montreal's Land Of Talk were a much hyped band back in 2006 when they released their Applause Cheer Boo Hiss EP. After enduring some line-up changes and minor production delays the band are back in the spotlight with their new debut full length, Some Are Lakes. The album which was produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, clearly showcases the talents of frontwoman Elizabeth Powell(vocals/guitar), who without a doubt has come into her own on 'Some Are Lakes'. Taking a cue from early 90's frontwomen like Tanya Donelly, Kristen Hersh or Kim Deal before her, Powell shows a touch for being able to blend powerful guitar driven indie rock with the knack for still keeping melodic pop undertones. On tracks like "Young Bridge" and "Give Me Back My Heart Attack", Powell's vocals are at the same time powerful, vulnerable and full of raw emotion, the latter of which is a frenzy of slanted rhythms and harsh guitars. "Corner Phone" shows the bands explosive indie prowess, while "It's Okay" proves the band is equally strong when slowing things down, highlighting Powell's melancholy delivery.

There's really not a bad track on the LP, but at it's core is the title track, "Some Are Lakes". The track is an indie-pop gem, that somehow blends the dark undercurrent of her parents battle with cancer, as seen through her father's eyes, as Powell sings .... “I’ll love you like I love you/Then I’ll die,”. On the new disc Powell stakes her claim as one of the leading lady's of indie-rock, and deservingly so. On 'Some Are Lakes' Powell has arrived and so has Land Of Talk.



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Land Of Talk sign to Saddle Creek

Montreal's Indie rock outfit Land Of Talk, led by dynamic frontwoman Elizabeth Powell have just signed up with Saddle Creek records. In doing so, the group have announced the release date of their debut full-length, Some Are Lakes which will be out on October 7th.
The group recorded 'Some Are Lakes' in their hometown of Montreal with help from Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame, and is the follow up to their 2006 EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss which featured the electric single "Speak to Me Bones".

Some Are Lakes track listing:

1. Yuppy Flu
2. Death By Fire
3. The Man Who Breaks Things (Dark Shuffle)
4. Some Are Lakes
5. Give Me Back My Heart Attack
6. It's Okay
7. Young Bridge
8. Corner Phone
9. Got A Call
10. Troubled

If you want a sneak preview of the new material, here you can take a listen to a live version of the title track "Some Are Lakes" that the band performed earlier in the year in Paris.