For those of you who don’t know Cold War Kids are blowin’ up right now. For those of you who do, congrats you are in the know of the latest and greatest music coming out of Cali. Besides the fact that they will be performing on Letterman on December 21st, they are doing some shows in January at smaller venues in NYC and LA. I recommend getting tickets early for the buzz has already turned into proper and legitimate success and people know these shows are not to be missed!
Click HERE to pre-order those tickets. Don’t wait til you have to search Craigslist and buy the tix for some big bucks or worse agree to be some creepy Craigslister’s "date" for the evening just so you can go.
Download "Hang Me Up To Dry" – so you can listen over and over and over…
Stalk Cold War Kids HERE.
Posted by Robin on Nov 28
It was a fun ride and we at The Listen were happy to be a part of Coachella 2005. Please check back to All Things Coachella in January 2006 for all of your Coachella info needs. And if history is any indication, you will be able to find your Coachella 2006 schedule here first! Till then, don’t be shy about browsing our other pages on The Listen….who knows, you may find something you like. Now onto the Austin City Limits Festival. Check out our ACL Festivus page for all info on this awesome 3 day music fest. Have a good one!
Posted by Jamie on Jun 06
Go to an awesome city and check out some great music September 23-25, 2005
Coldplay
Widespread Panic
Oasis
The Black Crowes
The Allman Brothers Band
Wilco
Jimmy Cliff
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Lyle Lovett & his Large Band
John Prine
Lucinda Williams
Buddy Guy
Jet
Dierks Bentley
Thievery Corporation
Arcade Fire
Death Cab for Cutie
Bob Mould
Built to Spill
Bloc Party
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Franz Ferdinand
Gov’t Mule
Sleater-Kinney
Kasabian
Zap Mama
Robert Earl Keen
Keane
Tortoise
Doves
The Black Keys
Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon
The Walkmen
Jason Mraz
Rilo Kiley
Spoon
The Secret Machines
The Decemberists
The Bravery
Eisley
Blue October
Grupo Fantasma
Kermit Ruffins
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Bettye La Vette
Rev. Dan Willis & The All Nations Choir
Morgan Heritage
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
Ruthie Foster
deSol
The Frames
Mates of State
Mindy Smith
Martin Sexton
The Fiery Furnaces
Federico Aubele
Mouse on Mars
The Futureheads
Kathleen Edwards
Asleep at the Wheel
M83
Tegan and Sara
Mike Doughty
Split Lip Rayfield
Rachael Yamagata
Bobby Bare Jr.
Mofro
The Ditty Bops
The New Amsterdams
Ambulance Ltd
Slightly Stoopid
Dios Malos
Brave Combo
Aqualung
Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men
John Butler Trio
Bruce Robison
Missy Higgins
Nine Black Alps
Kevin Fowler
Grady
Willy Mason
The Weary Boys
Wayne Hancock
Rick Trevino
Zykos
Sound Team
Asylum Street Spankers
Pong
Oliver Future
The Real Heroes
Bukka Allen
Hairy Apes BMX
The Lost Trailers
The Gospel Stars
Donna The Buffalo
The Shields of Faith
Star Kids Yoga
The Jones Family Singers
South Austin Jug Band
The Lighthouse Singers
Casey McPherson
Kacy Crowley
Tristan Prettyman
The Massacoustics
Joe McDermott
Sara Hickman
Imagination Movers
Free Sõl
Inara George
KJAE
Austin Hartley-Leonard
Maneja Beto
Austin Collins Band
The Biscuit Brothers
Naturally Seven
Patrick Davis Band
November
Kelley Hunt
Kate York
Posted by Jamie on May 30
QUESTION: What are things that come from Sweden?
Ok, I have something to admit. I need to get this off my chest. Friends…I’m in love. And it’s not just the "I think I’m in love, yet it will only last a short 2 weeks and then I will be on to the next thing" kinda love…this is "true, unconditional, can’t live without it" kinda love. Who is this mysterious lover you ask? Well it is actually a group of poppy, suspender wearing, shaggy haired, glorious sounding swedes who call themselves the Shout Out Louds. Their new cd "Howl Howl Gaff Gaff" makes me want to make sweet sweet love to this entire band!
I was lucky enough to see the Shout Out Louds open for The Dears last night @ the El Rey in Los Angeles. This is when I truly fell HARD for this band. They have something for everybody. Consisting of 4 tall, tight black pant wearing(except for the drummer in tight white pants) adorable guys, and one super hot blonde for the all the guys to drool over. The sweet, happy sounds that came from the stage made me dance, sing, and just be really really happy. Almost in a Stellastarr* singing "My Coco" sorta way(for those who don’t know, this is insanely good). The guys are really energetic, stomping their feet, singing intensely the tributes to their homeland, love, and sometimes band members birthdays. I predict this band will be selling out their own shows very soon, but check ‘em out at smaller venues now, while you can.
If you missed ‘em this time don’t stress, it looks like the Shout Out Louds will be back this summer touring with Kings of Leon and Secret Machines. Mark your calenders.
07/22/2005 Wiltern LG
Kings of Leon / Secret Machines / Shout Out Louds
Los Angeles, CA
If you haven’t heard this deliciousness yet you can stream the entire Shout Out Louds album via VH1 here.
While on the topic of sweet sounding Swedes, I remembered another group that I wanted to mention…
I have been listening to the Moonbabies a bunch lately. These guys are all sunshine and rainbows. Listen to their tunes @ myspace here . Watch their video for this ridiculously good song "Sun AM" here. You won’t be able to get it out of your head.
Torr has also recently recommended the Swedish band Swoon.
Then I started thinking, so many good bands come from Sweden, how can I find out my next favorite Swedish band. Check out these links…
Rocket 95.3 The Rock Home of Stokholm
Hello! Surprise!: A Guide to Swedish Pop Music
Swedes Please – Who knew there was a blog just dedicated to swedish bands. I love it!
These bands sound nothing like The Swedish Chef, but since we are talking of all great things from Sweden, how could we leave him out??? Listen to the Swedish Chef theme song here. "Børk! Børk! Børk!"
You can also change your dialect to "Swedish Chef" here.
Read our site in "Swedish Chef" dialect here. This is super funny.
Posted by Robin on May 25
THIS JUST IN:
thanks to Us Kids Know
David Byrne / Arcade Fire Hollywood Bowl Tickets On Sale Now!
While the tickets for this show were scheduled to go on-sale tomorrow (5/7) at 10am PST, it appears they are already on-sale now.
Los Angeles Philharmonic : David Byrne & the Arcade Fire
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA
Sun, Jun 26, 2005 07:00 PM
I already have mine. This show is going to be insane!
picture via Us Kids Know
Posted by Robin on May 06
Ok Ok… so yes there was a rumor that The White Stripes would be at Coachella, and it wasn’t true. But our radar wasn’t totally wrong, we were just off by a few days. Last night at The Troubadour in Hollywood Detroit was definetly in the house, Jack White joined Brendan Benson on stage for the song "Good To Me". WOW! That’s all I can say at the moment. Take a look at the photos. More about the show later…
Posted by Robin on May 05
The Listen team photographers (Robin, Ian, Kyle) were out in force–start-to-finish, both days–this weekend–click below to visit our galleries for each day of Coachella 2005.
Posted by Jamie on May 04