Kooks- New Tour and New Album

Sadly one of my favorite British acts is not coming anywhere near the city this time around, but for those of you on the list you are in for a treat! Also keep an eye out for The Kooks upcoming album slated to be released in the Spring of 2008. Producer Tony Hoffer who has worked with the likes of Beck, Belle and Sebastian and Air jumped on board for the bands sophomore release. Very promising indeed.
Catch The Kooks on the road:
12/6-Seattle,WA-The End's Deck The Hall Ball
12/9-Nashville,TN-WRLT Nashville Sunday Night Concert Series
12/11-Indianapolis, IN-WTTS Rock To Read Xmas
12/12-Chicago,IL-WXRT VIP Private Show
12/14-Boulder,CO-KBCO Holiday Concert Series
12/15-San Diego,CA-KBZT's Holiday Hootenanny
12/16-San Francisco,CA-Alice In Wonderland
The Kooks-She Moves in Her Own Way.mp3
The Kooks-Naive.mp3
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Glastonbury Festival Wrap-Up

Lily Allen
As previously posted, head over to NME for headlines about almost every band that played. Highlights included Arctic Monkeys, CSS, The Klaxons, Kate Nash, Arcade Fire, Amy Winehouse, Kasabian, Holy Fuck, The Long Blondes, The Kooks, The Kaiser Chiefs, Pigeon Detectives, Lily Allen, Bjork and Babyshambles. It was 'pissing rain' all throughout the festivities but that didn't seem to stop over 170,000 fans from turning out in pure concert fashion. It had been the first time Bjork performed at Glastonbury in 13 years. Jaime Reynolds of The Klaxons had a very emotional experience exclaiming, "I can genuinely say it is the happiest day of my life today playing to that many people. It made me feel happier than I have ever been and I never expected so many people to turn up. I could just see a sea of people as far as my bad eyesight could see."

The Klaxons
While "The Pigeon Detectives were pelted by lingerie during their set at Glastonbury today (June 23). Fans spilled out of the John Peel Stage for their debut performance at the festival. Before playing 'Stop Or Go' - singer Matt Bowman said: "On this next song people get carried away and throw lingerie on stage... Some people can't take a fucking joke and write nasty things about you - the lingerie thing is actually a joke." However, during the song a fan threw a piece of lingerie on stage leading Bowman to comment: "What a result! Is there anything else you want to throw up here other than a pink bra?" During their raucous set the crowd chanted, in reference to the band's home city, "Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!"
The Long Blondes-Once and Never Againmp3
The Editors-All Sparks (Phones Remix).mp3
Kasabian-Shoot The Runner.mp3
Kaiser Chiefs-Heat Dies Down.mp3
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Sassssssy squatch monster

Yet again, I dropped the ball on heading out to Washington for the Sasquatch Music Festival. Or more like it, yet again no one had an interest to venture out to the wilds of the Gorge for the show. Deeply sad about this, i am. The lineup is once again stellar.
The Kooks-Naive.mp3
Fleet Foxes-Mykonos.mp3
Sera Cahoone-Happy When I'm Gone.mp3
Mates of State-My Only Offer.mp3
Say Hi-Let's Talk About Spaceships.mp3
What Milwaukee Made Famous-What Doesn't Kill Us.mp3
The Little Ones-Lovers Who Uncover.mp3
Ghostland Observatory-Freeheart Lover.mp3
Thao With THe Get Down Stay Down-Swimming.mp3
Mars Volta-I've Had It.mp3
Stephen Malkamus and the Jicks-Church On White.mp3
The Blakes-Basket.mp3
The Whigs-Right Hand On My Heart.mp3
Dead Confederate-Tortured Artist Saint (Live).mp3
The National-Secret Meeting.mp3
Beirut-Postcards From Italy.mp3
Joshua Morrison-Alabaster.mp3
Yeasayer-2080.mp3
Delta Spirit-Streetwalker.mp3
Throw Me A Statue-About To Walk.mp3
R.E.M.-At My Most Beautiful.mp3
M.I.A.-Bamboo Banga.mp3
Modest Mouse-Bukowski.mp3
Flight of the Conchords-Muthauckas.mp3
Grand Archives-Miniature Birds.mp3
White Rabbits-The Plot.mp3
The Cure-Fire In Cairo(Digitalism Re~mix).mp3
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Take Away Shows via La Blogotheque, c'est super cool!

"The Take Away Shows are a Video Podcast produced by the french weblog La Blogothèque. Every week, we give away a session, shot with a band, in an unusual, urban environment. Sessions are always filmed as a unique shot, without any cut, recorded live. We usually haven’t much time to record them, so the groups have to be spontaneous, to improvise, play with what they have with them, and with their environment, whether there’s a public or not. The Take Away Shows are produced by La Blogothèque, based on an original idea by Chryde and Vincent Moon. They are directed by Vincent Moon, and supported by Kidam, who lends us the cameras and shot some of the sessions. Our partner for the english version is the wonderful american site Daytrotter, who gives away twice week incredible audio sessions from the bands they love. Go and check their site!

*Andrew Bird-strolling the streets of Montmartre-it is absolutely beautiful, and my personal favorite. Other artists available as well, Cold War Kids, Tapes n' Tapes, The National, Arcade Fire, The Kooks, Grizzly Bear...all worth checking out. Who would you most want to see!? A little Jack White perhaps...
**NYtimes review
Skin Is, My.mp3
A Nervous Tic Motion Of The Head To The Left.mp3

ILLINOIS! i-l-l-i-n-o-i-s!

Yeah- they are returning to nYc and at the Bowery Ballroom too with Heartless Bastards and Viva La Foxx (tickets already on sale)! Guess you all know where i will be on June 16th. Illinois has been receiving a lot of credit for their opening performances for The Kooks and Irving Plaza a few weeks ago and are currently out supporting local favorites The Hold Steady. Their songs are perfect for the sickening summer weather we are about to experience and put on one heck of a live show. So if you missed them at Pianos, if you missed them at the Mercury Lounge, if you missed them opening for the Kooks...head on down folks!
Screendoor.mp3
Oh Asia.mp3
*Don't forget their Pool Party Date-July 1st!!!

Illinois

A friend of mine introduced me to this very catchy and talented band a few months back right before their soldout Piano's show and their spot opening for The Cold War Kids at the Mercury Lounge way back in January. Ever since i caught them live i cannot stop listening to their music. They have an incredibly infectious sound that when you see them live that keeps you wanting more. They have a distinct southern rock sound to them which surprised me to learn that they hail from Bucks County Pennyslvania. Chris Archibald has perfected a layed back way of singing the lyrics which makes the songs seem familar yet crisp and upbeat at the same time. They were in town at the Cake Shop last night and will be returning again on April 12th at the Mercury Lounge and again May 10th and 11th opening for the Kooks at Irving Plaza.
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