Life is Still Hard after all these years.

Here's a track from the forthcoming Eels record titled "Hombre Lobo". You can preorder the Eels record from Insound HERE, which will be out next Tuesday, June 2nd. Also, an Eels oldie "Novocaine For The Soul".


(That man sometimes called E)

"Prizefighter" by Eels

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"Novocaine For The Soul" by Eels

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Besides B-Sides

Here's a couple of unearthed, Silversun Pickups tracks, that I recently discovered from old CDR's. Fans who saw them play the early 2003-2004 era shows are familiar with "Table Scraps". I can't recall exactly which talented Haden sister was accompanying with gorgeous strings during these live performances, but those were some really great shows. The second track is the 2004 demo version of "Kissing Families". The demo had their original artwork, but inside was an actual CDR. It is slightly different from the "Pikul" version, and I'm still searching for my 2003 CDR demo, which featured much slower versions of these songs. You could tell the band was really discovering how to record their efforts during that time.

And as a bonus, check out SSPU's "Walmart: Risers" interview series, which recently featured the band from good old Silverlake, CA.


"Table Scraps" by Silversun Pickups

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"Kissing Families (CDR Demo Version) by Silversun Pickups
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SilverSun Pickups on Risers from Lunchbox Studios on Vimeo.

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Andrew Bird at The Greek Theatre, July 10th.

Los Angelenos know the size and scale of The Greek Theatre. Flight of The Conchords just played there this past Sunday. I've seen the likes of The White Stripes and The Arcade Fire at the Greek. This is why I'm quite happy and surprised to hear Andrew Bird will be entertaining at the Greek Theatre in July. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Here's a track off of Andrew Bird's "Fitz and The Dizzyspells" EP, which you can purchase HERE. The perfect cure for easing into a Tuesday after a long weekend.

"Ten-You-Us" by Andrew Bird

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For your 3-Day

Here's a couple of covers for our three day. First up, is David Pajo, formerly known as Papa M. Here's a track from an all acoustic Misfits cover album titled "Scream With Me". It can be purchased on vinyl HERE.



"Attitude (by The Misfits) by Pajo

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And here's one of my favorite examples of cover, from a few years back, during a KEXP session. It's Rogue Wave covering Nirvana's "On a Plain". They follow what I think should be the model for covering well known tracks, which is taking it and making it your own. No kudos though, to Rogue Wave's cover of "Maps" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They just missed the mark on that one.



"On a Plain (Nirvana cover on KEXP) by Rogue Wave
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Sunset Rubdown, lovedown 2.

(Sunset Rubdown in a Brady-esque type formation)

Here's the opening track from Sunset Rubdown's forthcoming "Dragonslayer" release. You can pre-order the album through Insound HERE. Spencer Krug and company will be playing in Los Angeles on the date of the album release, June 23rd. The show will take place at the EchoPlex. Tickets can be purchased through Ticket Web HERE. Visit Sunset Rubdown's MySpace page HERE.

"Silver Moons" by Sunset Rubdown

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I drew a blank then put it into a frame.

(Photo by the exceptional Autumn De Wilde)

Here's a B side from Modest Mouse's forthcoming 7" with the A side being "Satellite Sun". The seven inch vinyl will be limited to 4000 copies, but will be available for digital download on iTunes. Check out "Guilty Cocker Spaniels" below. It definitely feels closer to our MM of yesteryear, than the last couple of releases left us with. Either way, it's quite nice to hear something new from Isaac and the boys. Is it just me, or does Johnny Marr look like one of your cool but creepy uncles who hangs out with you when you guys go out, and then nails one of your hot friends? Hypothetically speaking of course.

"Guilty Cocker Spaniels" by Modest Mouse

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AC

(Animal Collective live at The Bowery Ballroom. Photo by Ryan Muir)

About five years ago, I saw Animal Collective open for Black Dice at The Knitting Factory. Most people came to see Animal Collective, and by the time Black Dice had started their ridiculously loud sonic assault, there were ashamedly the same amount of people at the venue to see a ridiculous local act, such as one HERE for example. After seeing Animal Collective, never in a hundred years would I have imagined their success today. Interestingly following their widely heralded "Merriweather Post Pavilion", a limited edition release of live songs titled "Animal Crack Box" has been abuzz in a 3xLP format. You can see Pitchfork's review HERE. Check out an older track from "Sung Tongs" and one from "Animal Crack Box" below.

"Kids On Holiday" by Animal Collective

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"Hey Light" by Animal Collective

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