When I think football, I think Arcade Fire

Nothing goes better with football than a coming of age song performed by a band who is fronted by a Canadian couple.  That's what the NFL network was thinking anyway..  I actually loved the commercial for a number of reasons.  The first being thousands of hipsters' (example) faux indie cred was ruined in roughly 60 seconds.  How one could complain about a band who opened for U2, had multiple songs on the billboard 200, and appeared on the cover of Canadian Time, selling out is beyond me.  Not to mention that Spike Jonze trailer that they were apparently forgiven for.  Secondly all the licensing proceeds went to Haiti relief (wasn't there a less mainstream natural disaster to donate to?).  Last, but not least the commercial is actually pretty cool.  I enjoy watching men jump insanely long distances.  If you haven't seen Reggie Bush's ridiculously long hurdle in real time check it out here.  

Oh and the album is actually pretty amazing, check it out here:

Arcade Fire - Funeral 

PS I think I am going to post again later in the day.  I received a good suggestion for a post over the weekend.

The most expensive basement show ever.

 It was worth it though.  All the bands were amazing and we got some awesome merch!  It was the most well organized DIY show one could hope to go to, so props to the guys at Strangelight.  They kept everyone hydrated and happy.  Here are some pictures full set here

 

Grown Ups

Castevet

 

1994

Algernon Cadwallader

I'm going to a cool concert tonight.

I'm seeing Algernon Cadwallader (pronounced al-jur-non kal-wall-uh-dur), Grown Ups, 1994, and Castevet tonight at Warbux/Strangelight in Chicago!

Here are some links:

Algernon Cadwallader - Some Kind of Cadwallader

Grown Ups - Songs (I'm most excited for these guys)

This is a 1994/Spires split

Chicago's own Castevet

Oh and if you don't feel like making the trip to Chicago, check out 14th Century Explorers (you may know them as Cider Cloud) playing at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee.  They are coming out with an EP soon so stay tuned.

Check out their Myspace

Obligitory Neutral Milk Hotel Post

Well now that I'm updating this blog daily, I better get this out of the way.  I'm sure this hipster(example) staple is on the first page of many a blog out there in this wacky place called the internet.

If somehow you have never heard this album I will give you a quick rundown.  Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea has done for indie music what The Olive Garden has done for Italian culture.(Oh god that accent)

Sounds terrible I know, but download it anyway so you have something to talk about with that skinny girl with thick rimmed glasses in your psychology section.

This blog will change your life This blog will get you laid

Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Antlers-Self Titled

Before we begin I would like to clear some things up.

This is not a post about Hospice.  This is not a post about the ambient folk band from Brooklyn.  This album doesn't feature a lead singer whispering and smacking his lips.  This album isn't about a girl dying of cancer.  This album doesn't feature painfully corny lines such as "SYYYYYYYYLVIA GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE OVEN"


This post is about "the other Antlers".  Antlers (focus being on the lack of the word the) are from Richmond Virginia.  They are a Math Rock band.  Their self titled does feature sparse, but effective vocals.  This album is really great.

Now that we have that cleared up let's continue.
It's pretty simple.  When I think of Antlers I think of American Football on steroids.  Many of the songs begin with the jangly tweedle dee guitar work people familiar with American Football will recognize, only to evolve into heavier, distorted, jolting riffs. These guys are young, but their sound shows their experience and potential.  So let's keep our fingers crossed for more material and a midwestern tour. Antlers is something you have to hear with your own ears, so download and if you like it buy it!


Download the tree themed album here:
Antlers - Self Titled
 Check out their myspace to buy some merch:
Myspace

Another post on Die Antwoord

So after further research I have discovered that Die Antwoord is completely serious.  Furthermore they are completely fucking nuts. This self proclaimed "futuristic ninja rap crew" released their first album $o$ for free last year.  The group consists of Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er, Jack Parow, and Dj Hi-Tek (who owns a pc and creates next level beats if you recall from yesterday)
Another weird video
And if you actually enjoy this for some reason here's a download of their album:
Die Antwoord- $0$

Two posts on these guys in as many days?  That sound you are hearing is everyone who reads this page collectively un-bookmarking it, never to return.  I'll have another post later in the day I swear.  So come back!

"Well DJ High-Tech owns like a pc computer, he makes like next level beats"

I'm starting to see this in a lot of places.  Apparently they are a rap group from South Africa.  The intro and the very end are really funny.  I'm just not quite sure if they consider themselves a serious group or not, but check it out and have a laugh anyway.  You'll especially enjoy this bonus post if you like atrocious home-made tattoos

Die Antwoord- Zef Side