In what has become an annual tradition, our friends from Nashville dropped in for their 3rd official Lounge Act. This makes WOXY set #4 when you count Beth & Doni’s debut in the old Oxford studios.
In this session, the band opens with a moody new cut called “Ribbons” (available for download below) and close with a cut from their debut album. In between, you’ll get a b-side that has become a fan favorite.
New Music focuses on an album recently added to the WOXY.com playlist, although the debut from Justice was added some time ago, I would like to focus in on it in a bit more detail today.
Justice is comprised of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, a French duo formed in 2004.
This debut disc was released overseas through Ed Banger’s label, and is on Vice here in the states.
Here are some reviewers quotes about the new album….
“Admirably random samples dug up from underground sources like ’70s Italian prog-rockers Goblin, combined with a reckless abandon and an adherence to melodic hooks, makes Cross one of the most interesting electro-crossovers since Ratatat” - All Music Guide
“At its core, Cross is loud, restless, and daring. A creative tour de force, Justice have unleashed an era-defining album for the children of acid house.” -Obeserver Music
“Cross is an album that applies a modern Big Beat aesthetic to an army of ‘80s keyboards. Because of this, the album never sounds dated, but always familiar.” - Popmatters
New music focuses in on an album recently added to the WOXY.com playlist, up next is a more detailed look at the new one from Tegan & Sara, titled The Con.
The new album was produced by Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla
Some guest instrumentalists include Kaki King, Weezer’s Matt Sharp and AFI’s Hunter Burgan
Here are some reviewers quotes about the new album…..
“Somehow The Con is even more obsessive sounding than Tegan and Sara’s earlier work, and it’s probably even better; it could well be one of the year’s best albums.” - New York Times
“Better than anything they’ve done to date.” - NOW Magazine
“The record’s most interesting bits–a keen sense of melody–disappear too quickly and can’t carry the album over its production bumps.” - Pitchfork
New music focuses on an album or EP recently added to the WOXY.com playlist. Today we focus in on the new EP from the NY band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs titled, Is Is.
The material for this new EP was written during the Fever To Tell tour.
Much of this material was debuted on the band’s 2004 DVD Tell Me What Rockers To Swallow.
Is Is was produced by Australian Nick Launay (who recorded Gang of Four, Killing Joke, and Public Image Ltd)
Here are some reviewers quotes about the new EP.
“Is Is may be their most instantly accessible release, which is not a critical dig but just a way of saying it finds a good balance between alienating and inviting, between song and performance.” - Pitchfork
“Is Is is over in eighteen minutes, not one is wasted.” - Stylus Magazine
“Is Is will especially appeal to fans who found “Show Your Bones” a little soft. On the other hand, this release should appeal to any and all Yeah Yeah Yeahs aficionados.” - Lost At Sea
Formed a decade ago, this Chicago quartet’s debut full-length arrives on August 21st. Recalling more guitar-heavy shoegazers of days past such as Swervedriver, Ride and contemporaries Serena-Maneesh, the band had primarily been playing shows around the Midwest for years, save an occasional jaunt to either coast. As a run-up to the release of The Battle Of Sealand, they just concluded their longest trip to date out west before heading east for a string of dates starting August 10th in New York. If you, like me, are a fan of reverb, distortion, feedback and having a good look at your shoetops, Airiel should be one band you seek out.
During my college years, I was a big fan of damn near everything that the Beastie Boys released on Grand Royal. Before long, Luscious Jackson had become one of my favorites on the label. Even though the band has been defunct for several years now, both Jill Cunniff and Gabby Glaser have released their own solo albums within the last few months. Jill’s album had some nice downtempo grooves, but Gabby shows that she is still ready to rock out.
On her album “Gimme Splash”, she works with former Rival Schools members Ian Love and Sammy Siegler. There are some real gems on this record, but I’m partial to this little barnstormer that gets in and out within 2 minutes.
Joe Long - Iron & Wine - “Boy With A Coin”, from the CD The Shepherds Dog.
I had to check back at our previous songs of the week to make sure I had not already chosen this gem from Iron & Wine. Boy With A Coin is an excellent tune that will be on the next Iron & Wine album, The Shepards Dog, due out in September from Subpop. The song takes the hushed vocals of Sam Beam and pairs them with some excellent pickin and hand clapping to make what could be not only my song of the week, but my favorite song so far this summer.
While Beam is better known for his softer side, this one is nice and upbeat and I am hoping that there are some similar cuts on the new album.
Tacks, The Boy Disaster made their way into the lounge earlier this month for a great performance. This four piece out of Austin is still unsigned but after the great response from their debut EP, Oh, Beatrice, that could change soon.
The band was kind enough to perform some gems like “Frozen Feet” for us, and also did a brand new song, which you can download below.
Track Listing:
Frozen Feet
Man With A Plan/Last Stand
- interview -
Dying To Know
Queen Of The Fishermen
New Music focuses in on an album recently added to the WOXY.com playlist, today we zero in on the new one from UNKLE, titled, War Stories.
This is the third full length album from the duo comprised of James Lavelle and Richard File
Collaborations on the album include Josh Homme from Queens Of The Stone Age, Ian Brown and The Duke Spirit.
Here are a few reviewers quotes about the new album.
“Some songs are intensely gripping, like the instrumental rave-up “Chemistry,” which drives along like Mogwai never happened. Others are plain weird.” - Onion AV Club
“The result is a stormy set of dark, synth-streaked psych-rock jams that carries a whiff of tomorrow while looking back to the stomping proto-metal of Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer.”- LA Times
“So, once again UNKLE have produced another good rather than great album that sounds ahead of the curve.” - Dot Music
This weekend here in the Cincinnati area marks the Lite Brite Indie Film and Music Test at the Southgate House in Newport. The three day event is an excellent combination of independent film and great music. And best of all, WOXY.com is proud to be presenting the event this year!
Here is a preview of the festival to whet your appetite for what should be a great weekend!
Featured Bands :
Jimmy Eat World - The sounds of Jimmy Eat World are back and playing this years Test. Get ready for some of your favorites as well as new material for their upcoming album, Chase This Light, due out in September. West Indian Girl - Their debut album was excellent, and now the band are just about ready for their sophomore release, due out this fall. Maria Taylor - The talented singer/songwriter may be best known for her work in Now It’s Overhead and Azure Ray, but her recent solo album Lynn Teeter Flower, is setting her apart. The Sharp Things - Band out of Brooklyn has been getting some recent airplay on WOXY.com and is set to play in the Lounge this Friday before their Lite Brite debut. Aloha - Certainly a WOXY.com favorite, we have had Aloha in the lounge for a session already, their album Some Echoes was a personal favorite of mine from 2006. The High Strung - Another WOXY.com fave over the years, The High Strung have made their way into the lounge three times over the years and are currently out supporting their new album, Get The Guests.
Minus Story stopped in to the lounge earlier this month fresh off the release of their third full length album, My Ion Truss. It is a record we are all enjoying here at the station and the lounge session did not dissapoint. The band played two songs from the new album, which you can download below, as well as two tunes from some of their previous records.
Track Listing:
Pretty In The Light
The Children’s Army
- interview -
Beast At My Side
Misery Is A Ship
New Music focuses on something just added to the WOXY.com playlist. Today the spotlight is on the new album from The Cribs titled, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever.
This is the third full length album from the three brothers from Yorkshire.
This album is the first of the Cribs records to be produced by Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand
Men’s Needs is also the major label debut for the band
Here are a few reviewers quotes about the new album.
“The Cribs have taken a different approach for their third album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, opting for a bunch of songs that don’t hit you over the head, but, instead, worm their way into your heart with strong hooks and Ryan Jarman’s warm vocals.” - Newsday
“The production is clear and effective, marrying layers of droning, buzzing and stinging guitars to vocals that grow stronger as the album presses on, and lyrics that grow richer on repeated listening”- BBC
“This record improves on the band’s earlier work and might even score them a stateside breakthrough.” - Prefix Mag
