Jammer
“Better Than”
If you or your loved one is suffering from shitty music, buy him/her Jammer’s new album, Jahmanji, out July 5 on Big Dada.
• Big Dada: http://www.bigdada.com
HEALTH
“We Are Water” [directed by Eric Wareheim]
I’m scared.
• HEALTH: http://www.healthnoise.com
• Lovepump United: http://www.lpurecords.com
Conan O'Brien
“Creep” [by Radiohead]
Conan O’Brien, no relation to Ed O’Brien, soundchecked Radiohead’s “Creep” the other day. He’s currently on his “Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour.” (Fun fact: Radiohead was the first musical guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien). Look for Conan on TBS, a “very funny” station, in the fall.
The Flaming Lips
“Powerless”
“Powerless” is about the most un-friendly pop single you can imagine, but The Flaming Lips have nonetheless made a video for it. But at least the video is something all of us can relate to (who hasn’t been blindfolded and tied to a chair in the middle of a field?). The track is off Embryonic, the band’s 12th studio album. [via Pitchfork]
• The Flaming Lips: http://www.flaminglips.com
• Warner Bros.: http://www.warnerbrosrecords.com
Fol Chen
“In Ruins”
Fol Chen are set to release Part II: The New December on July 6 via Asthmatic Kitty. They’ve been described as “cool,” “pretty sweet,” and “interesting” by my friend Jonathan Fielding.
• Fol Chen: http://www.folchen.com
• Asthmatic Kitty: http://asthmatickitty.com
[Photo: Juliana Paciulli]
Zs
“Acres of Skin”
Check out Zs’ amazing live performance for “Acres of Skin” for terroreyes.tv, recorded in a backyard in Austin, TX during SXSW. Their new album, New Slaves, is due May 11 on The Social Registry, AND IT IS SO FUCKING GOOD.
• Zs: http://www.myspace.com/zstheband
• The Social Registry: http://www.thesocialregistry.com
Captain Ahab
The End of Irony [short film]
Captain Ahab’s third album, The End of Irony, was released this week on Deathbomb Arc. Check out the companion film above.
• Captain Ahab: http://www.myspace.com/captainahab
• Deathbomb Arc: http://deathbombarc.com
Designer Drugs
“Drop Down”
Here’s the new, official, ultra-limited video for Designer Drug’s 2009 track “Drop Down,” directed by Kevin Calero. You can purchase the single at iheartcomix.
• Designer Drugs: http://myspace.com/designerdrugsclubmusic
Gil Scott-Heron
“New York Is Killing Me” [feat. Nas]
I’m New Here was released February 9 on XL Recordings. Check out Nas’ added rhymes. New York is just killing him.
• Gil Scott-Heron: http://gilscottheron.net
• XL Recordings: http://www.xlrecordings.com
Gotan Project
“La Gloria”
Gotan Project’s latest gotan project is Tango 3.0, due for release April 20 on XL Recordings. In other news, Godspeed You! Black Emperor have ended their hiatus.
• Gotan Project: http://www.myspace.com/gotanproject
• XL Recordings: http://www.xlrecordings.com
