Couldn't end my week without playing some Tonka! At SXSW, March 2011.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFDF1NSq4do
For those of you who found the other stuff I've played unlistenable, this music should appeal to broader audiences. I've said it before, but I think this is the best band in the world right now. Plenty more after the jump.
Continue reading Ha Ha Tonka — Made Example of
(6 votes, average: 8.17 out of 10)
Loading... Live at Blast House Studios, two weeks ago in Madison.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi394sJ3tWI
Originally from Wisconsin, she recently moved to LA to get married. I regret that work responsibilities kept me from her concert two weekends ago at the Seventh Street Entry. I imagine she'll have bigger venues to play soon.
Continue reading Zola Jesus — Night
(8 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)Loading... This one might actually appeal to some people.
Live in at the Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, December 2010
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFixFNkS8fM
Continue reading Linfinity — Southern Belles
(6 votes, average: 7.17 out of 10)Loading... The full piece, with special lighting. Performed on March 31, 2001 n Muziekgebouw aan't IJ, Amsterdam, as part of the Minimal Music Festival 2011. Directed by Clark Rundell.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjnVN6-Wx08
Depending on my mood, this might be my favorite Reich.
Continue reading ASKO|Schönberg & Synergy Vocals — Tehillim (Steve Reich)
(6 votes, average: 7.67 out of 10)Loading... Live at Ikra, Moscow (2009). Music starts at 2:00.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGiDOJCcIxA
Continue reading Current 93 — Sleep Has His House
(7 votes, average: 6.57 out of 10)Loading... I love these guys on record, but have never been able to make a show. I've gotta fix that next time they come through. (As would be expected with this kind of music, sound quality is not great.)
Live at the State Theater, St. Pete FL, 2009
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O37TiLrydo8
Continue reading Black Dice — Ultra Vomit Craze
(5 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)Loading... An excerpt. Live at Sónar 2010, Barcelona
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXAevrYhicI
Continue reading Ryoji Ikeda — Test Pattern
(7 votes, average: 6.86 out of 10)Loading... A sort of Buffalo band
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfnAHyLhS8w
Brussels, 2001.
(5 votes, average: 6.60 out of 10)Loading... the young, but very talented, laura marling. easy on the ears, and the eyes.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18CMUs-XBFY
Continue reading Laura Marling – Rambling Man
(5 votes, average: 7.40 out of 10)Loading... From Allmusic:
The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new wave. Though they never received widespread recognition outside of critical acclaim, they provided a key link between Big Star and '80s alternative guitar acts such as R.E.M.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9vnIghFrUU
Pretty Fountains of Waynesie if you ask me.
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