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INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: National Championship
By Jim Shearer on 04/07/2009
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Three weeks ago, Indie Ear Madness '09 began with 64 of the best indie-minded/respected bands in the land. After some fierce and furious competition, TV On The Radio and The Bouncing Souls were the only two acts left standing. Last night they went head to head, competing not only for the 2009 National Championship, but for indie music bragging rights, which (you'd think) would at least guarantee them a free shot of espresso in any non-chain coffee shop in America. MORE »
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INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Final Four
By Jim Shearer on 04/03/2009
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TV On The Radio, Franz Ferdinand, The Bouncing Souls, and U2 are the final four musical acts left in this year's Indie Ear Madness tournament. Find out which two bands will battle it out next week for the National Championship: MORE »
Cursive's "From The Hips"
By Jim Shearer on 04/01/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGHere's the latest single/music video, "From The Hips," off of Cursive's latest album Mama, I'm Swollen. Think of it as a commercial promoting monogamy. MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Elite-8
By Jim Shearer on 03/27/2009
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Would Kanye West have the final say against TV On The Radio? Could Karen O lead her squad to the Final Four? Did Franz Ferdinand dethrone rock royalty? Did the clock strike midnight for The Thermals? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Sweet-16
By Jim Shearer on 03/26/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The battle for Garden State supremacy, two of Brooklyn's favorites go at it, The Black Keys attempt to take out U2, and the most anticipated tournament pairing ever: Morrissey vs. The Cure: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
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The Boss takes on Mr. Lif, The New Pornographers do battle, and Kanye West goes head-to-head against his Viagra buddy: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
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The big names advance, Dan Auerbach has a one-of-a-kind conflict, and after toppling Coldplay in first round competition, will Thunderheist's Cinderella run continue? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
A high-seed indie favorite falls, Kanye coasts, two AC's do battle, and Karen O is performing like an MVP for the YYY's: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
With this year's Indie Ear Madness beginning on the same week as SXSW, how would bands--some performing both major events--hold up? Find out now: MORE »
Indie Ear Madness '09
By Jim Shearer on 03/16/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
It's that time of year again--time to pair up the top-64 indie-minded/respected bands in the land and have them compete for the National Championship in Indie Ear Madness 2009. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 10)
By Jim Shearer on 03/10/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYI could easily drop $100 today with new releases from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cursive, MSTRKRFT, Julie Doiron, Propagandhi, New Found Glory, and my favorite pop-star at the moment, Kelly Clarkson... MORE »
Cursive Gets Swollen
By Jim Shearer on 02/02/2009
Filed under: SOONThis afternoon, Cursive announced that they will be releasing their sixth full-length album, Mama, I'm Swollen, on Tuesday, March 10. The band recorded their latest offering in Omaha this past summer, which you can pre-order HERE. This is the follow up to their ultra-catchy, Happy Hollow, which was the follow up to their ultra-catchy The Ugly Organ. Tracklisting: In The Now From The Hips I Couldn't Love You Donkeys Caveman We're Going To Hell Mama, I'm Satan Let Me Up Mama, I'm Swollen What Have I Done?... MORE »
Cursive Begin Work On New Album
By Jim Shearer on 05/12/2008
Filed under: FREE SONGS, NEWSCursive recently stopped by Daytrotter Radio Studios to record a short live session, which includes two new songs ("Let Me Up" and "Donkeys") and "Sierra" from The Ugly Organ (one of my favorite albums of 2003). (left: Cursive, tightening up their new songs by playing live.) In the age of free music (which I'm lovin'), you can download all three songs for free right HERE. Cursive are about start recording their follow-up to Happy Hollow. Saddle Creek's answer to Dr. Dre, Mike Mogis, will be handling the early production duties. Apparently the band has 15 songs ready to go.... MORE »
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