October 2010

White Denim – Fits Review and a New Free Album

October 9, 2010

White Denim just released a free album on their site, so now seems like a good a reason to finally toss up a review of their last album, Fits. They are also going to be doing some dates with Portugal, The Man. I have yet to catch them live, but they were one of SafariMan’s [...]

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Pepper Rabbit Live at The Knitting Factory, NYC [Concert Review]

October 8, 2010

Pepper Rabbit opened up for Cotton Jones at the Knitting Factory this past Wednesday evening and provided the flanneled-hipster crowd with a rollicking set of folky psych-rock. Reminiscent of Damien Albarn, Daniel Rossen and Stuart McLamb, Xander Singh successfully manages to meld instruments (clarinet, ukelele, keys, guitar) with electronic loops and catchy vocals. His partner in crime, [...]

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Free Tickets to The Thermals w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars at Irving Plaza, 10/13 [NYC Giveaway]

October 8, 2010

We have two pairs of free tickets to see The Thermals with Cymbals Eat Guitars at Irving Plaza on October 13th! Like us on Facebook and then send an email with your first and last name to freeshit@hearya.com to win. You must like us very much to win. The Thermals – I Don’t Believe You [...]

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The Corin Tucker Band – 1,000 Years [Album Review]

October 7, 2010

Good for Corin Tucker. She could have easily released an album that sounded just like Sleater-Kinney and most people, including myself, would have wet their pants in excitement. But Corin chose to branch out and work with a new sonic palette. That’s not to say that 1,000 Years is a salsa or hip-hop album. Corin [...]

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Get a Pair of Tickets to Young Man at Schubas, 10/12 [Chicago Giveaway]

October 7, 2010

We have a pair of tickets to the now buzzing Young Man’s debut EP release show at Schubas on 10/12. Just email us your first and last name to freeshit@hearya.com and we’ll reply if you’re the winner. Young Man is Colin Caulfield, along with his band of Emmett Conway, Dylan Andrews and Joe Bailey. They [...]

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Dax Riggs showcases signature howl, Live Session #79

October 6, 2010

Vocals. That’s what immediately comes to mind when I hear the name Dax Riggs. His voice is other-worldly, expelling dark lyrics in a visceral howl. He’s half man, half beast. Riggs’ musical career broke with his band, Acid Bath, garnering him a following in the underground metal scene. We fell in love with him after [...]

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Mavis Staples – You Are Not Alone, produced by Jeff Tweedy [Album Review]

October 5, 2010

For many, the name Mavis Staples conjures images from The Last Waltz, the film that documents The Bands final concert. The beautiful footage of The Staples Singers performing “The Weight” with The Band served as my introduction to Staples and I have long since been a fan. More than thirty years and countless albums have [...]

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The Tallest Man On Earth at Webster Hall, NYC [Concert Review]

October 4, 2010

Last Monday night, The Tallest Man on Earth played Webster Hall for what he proclaimed to be his largest indoor show ever. The sizable, but remarkably reverent crowd was treated to a breathtaking set, as The Tallest Man wasted no time in demonstrating his ever-increasing command of the stage. With the release of his sophomore [...]

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