Author: Jeff Giddens

February 23, 2011 by

http://www.hulu.com/embed/pKc5vOCMttqQDIlxu1lFrw Black Dub from the Jimmy Kimmel show. The band features mega-producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Willie Nelson) and lead singer Trixie Whitley, the daughter of the late Chris Whitley.  (Source: http://www.hulu.com/)

February 22, 2011 by

http://www.youtube.com/e/rYEDA3JcQqw For those of you who have heard Adele’s “Rolling In the Deep” for the first time on KXT 91.7, check the video.  (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

February 18, 2011 by

http://www.youtube.com/e/cfOa1a8hYP8 Radiohead decided to drop their new record The King Of Limbs a day early, allowing those who preordered it to download today. Here is the first video from the record, “Lotus Flower”.  (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

February 17, 2011 by

twentyfourbit: Video: Bright Eyes – “Shell Games” Not unlike their future tourmates Titus Andronicus’ latest official video, Bright Eyes filmed their “Shell Games” clip in a snow-covered setting, though this scene is decidedly more cozy as Conor Oberst and friends (other band members, an owl, a horse, etc.) keep their The People’s Key party inside… Read more »

On his latest album, Low Country Blues, Gregg Allman sings of a near-death experience. The song is called “Floating Bridge,” and its narrator recounts in detail the time he almost drowned. That tale of a narrow survival is fitting for Allman, who recently experienced his own brush with death, which he discusses here. 

February 16, 2011 by

Gregg Allman: Dead Man Walking : NPR

Air Review – Waiting_Lessons

February 15, 2011 by

Air Review – Waiting_Lessons Air Review – “Waiting Lessons” This new track from the Dallas-based band finds them exploring slightly more organic territory than their debut full-length Landmarks, though with outstanding harmonies still intact. Currently independent of any official recording, this song is available for download at the band’s Facebook page. 

The Strokes – Under Cover Of Darkness

February 10, 2011 by

The Strokes – Under Cover Of Darkness The Strokes – “Under Cover of Darkness” This single marks the return of the Strokes — in more ways than one. The band hasn’t released a record since 2006’s First Impressions of Earth, one that saw them take a more polished approach than they were known for. The… Read more »