June 2010

The Henry Clay People – Somewhere On The Golden Coast [Album Review]

June 7, 2010

“We want our music to be accessible, but still mean something,” says lead singer/guitarist Joey Siara. “That’s the spirit of this band”nothing we’re doing is rocket science, but we’re playing the music we love. And if some people recognize that, great. Rock ‘n’ roll is rock ‘n’ roll.” That statement sums up The Henry Clay [...]

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New Love Language Album, Libraries, Available for Streaming

June 7, 2010

The new Love Language album, Libraries (out July 13 on Merge Records), is easily one of HearYa’s most anticipated albums of the year. Now you can stream it in its entirety here. After one listen, I’ll say it’s better than I could have imagined. Dear heavens. And of course be sure to check out our [...]

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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 6.6.10

June 6, 2010

Here are the tracks we’ve discussed over the past couple weeks. First, from our live session with Megafaun and Dinosaur Feathers: Exclusive: Megafaun – Volunteers (videos: Vimeo | YouTube) Exclusive: Megafaun – The Longest Day (videos: Vimeo | YouTube) Exclusive: Megafaun – Columns Download the Megafaun Live Session as a zip file. Exclusive: Dinosaur Feathers [...]

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Megafaun, Live Session #72

June 4, 2010

As Shirk and I sat around waiting for Megafaun to arrive to the studio, I thought back to a comment made when we booked the session. What exactly did they mean by “trying an acoustic session.” That question was answered when we met the North Carolina based band outside and offered to help carry up [...]

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Get The Dodos Free Live Album – Live From Akropolis, Prague

June 3, 2010

The Dodos have just released a free live album, The Dodos Live From Akropolis, Prague. You can download it from their website (or below) in exchange for your email address. When the band tours through your town, you’ll also automatically be entered to win a pair of tickets. Here’s also an mp3 from their album [...]

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Big Boi’s surprise KIN Spot Event Concert in Atlanta [Concert Review, Pictures]

June 3, 2010

HearYa covering hip hop? When free drinks are involved, yes please. Truth be told, I’ve consumed my fair share of hip hop growing up. I remember buying Kool Moe Dee’s Knowledge Is King solely because of the cover art then I’d regale my friends by spitting out the lyrics to “I Go To Work” in [...]

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Dinosaur Feathers, Live Session #71

June 2, 2010

At SxSW, I had the pleasure of catching one of Brooklyn’s up and coming bands at my favorite Austin venue, Homeslice Pizza. Since discovering Dinosaur Feathers earlier this year, the trio has been getting love from Paste, The New York Times and many a blogger. When I started listening to them, a friend of mine [...]

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June Shows We Recommend in Chicago and Atlanta

June 1, 2010

Ahhh, yes…it’s that time of year again. When a young man’s fancy turns to visions of over-served women enjoying live music as far as the eye can see. It’s festival season! It’s also that time of year in Chicago when you begin to feel the intense pressure of making the most of each sunny day, [...]

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The Idaho Falls – The Spark [Album Review]

June 1, 2010

A few years back, my wife and I went to see The Mother Hips at The Double Door. While my obsession for the Hips is well-documented (I had Tim and Greg autograph my man-boobs at our SxSW day party this year), my wife had not never heard of The Hips before. After a few songs, [...]

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