The KEXP Blog » Alec Ounsworth http://blog.kexp.org/blog where the music matters Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 KEXP at CMJ 2009, Day 5: Alec Ounsworth http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/10/23/kexp-at-cmj-2009-day-5-alec-ounsworth/ http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/10/23/kexp-at-cmj-2009-day-5-alec-ounsworth/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:57:52 +0000 Jason Kinnard http://blog.kexp.org/blog/?p=28136

Today is acoustic day at The Cutting Room Studios NYC. You may know Alec Ounsworth from his other band, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, or his side moniker Flashy Python. The Philadelphia singer/songwriter is finally venturing out on his own name with his solo debut album Mo Beauty. We think Alec has been “solo” for quite a while now, but that’s a whole different discussion. The new album was recorded entirely in New Orleans and includes some obvious references to the city in songs like “Holy, Holy, Holy Moses (Song for New Orleans).” Even though the album wasn’t specifically written about the city (other than the tribute song), it certainly carries its flavor throughout. The whole concept came together during an artists retreat meant to encourage musicians to work in the Big Easy. The album was produced by fellow Philadelphian Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, John Lee Hooker, The Replacements), who had the initial idea to record in New Orleans. The concept works well and he was able to harness the energy of some great local musicians in the process. Between all his other projects, 2009 has been a busy year for Mr Ounsworth. Mo Beauty just might sum things up perfectly.

You can find Alec on MySpace or at his home on Anti- Records.


photos by Gabi Porter
Live at The Cutting Room Studios NYC

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This being the week of CMJ Music Festival, it’s not surprising that many of these artists whose albums are being released this week are also playing in NYC. In fact, two of them will be featured live on KEXP this week: Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson on Wednesday at 9AM and Alec Ounsworth (of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) on Friday at 7AM.

Also among the releases that should top KEXP listeners’ “must buy” lists is the latest from Maps, whose previous, debut release was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2007. Seattle represents this week with bands The Tripwires, U.S.E , and current Seattle resident Spiral Stairs (Pavement) all making a showing, as do Seattle labels Sub Pop and The Control Group with great new releases by Flight of the Conchords and El Perro Del Mar respectively. Of the Brits, be sure to check out the buzz-worthy Florence and the Machine and the latest from The Rakes. There are lots of other great releases included on Largehearted Boy’s list, including some interesting compilations, the most exiting of which has to be Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Is Awesome with contributions from The Shins, Biz Markie, Mark Kozelek, Of Montreal and more!

Abdelkbir Marchane & Ahmed Baqbou - Sandiya (MP3)
from Ouled Bambara: Portraits of Gnawa on Drag City


Chll Pll - Dick Moves (MP3)
from Aggressively Humble on Porter Records

Clare and the Reasons - Ooh You Hurt Me So (MP3)
from Arrow on Frog Stand Records

Doveman - Breathing Out (MP3)
from The Conformist on Brassland Records

Espers - Caroline (MP3)
from III on Drag City

Flight of the Conchords - Sugalumps (MP3)
from I Told You I Was Freaky on Sub Pop

Florence and the Machine - Kiss with a Fist (MP3)
from Lungs on Universal Republic

Former Ghosts - Hold On (MP3)
from Fleurs on Upset the Rhythm

Inara George - Accidental (MP3)
from Accidental Experimental on Everloving Records

Glass Ghost - Like A Diamond (MP3)
from Idol Omen on Western Vinyl

Hawnay Troof - And I (MP3)
from Daggers at the Moon on Retard Disco

Latin Bitman - Help Me (MP3)
from Colour on Nacional Records

Majeure - Teleforce (MP3)
from Timespan on Temporary Residence Records

Maps - I Dream Of Crystal
from Turning The Mind on Mute

Of Montreal - Brush Brush Brush (MP3)
from Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome! on Filter

Old Canes - Little Bird Courage (MP3)
from Feral Harmonic on Saddle Creek

Ndidi Onukwulu - Things About Comin’ My Way (MP3)
from Things About Comin’ My Way: A Tribute to the Mississippi Sheiks on Black Hen Music

Alec Ounsworth - Alec Ounsworth - Holy, Holy, Holy Moses (Song For New Orleans) (MP3)
from Mo’ Beauty on Anti- Records

The Parlour Steps - Little Pieces (MP3)
from Hidden Names on Nine Mile Records

Elvis Perkins in Dearland - Slow Doomsday (MP3)
from The Doomsday EP on XL Records

El Perro Del Mar - Change of Heart (MP3)
from Love Is Not Pop on The Control Group

The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital
from Take Me To The Hospital on on Cooking Vinyl

The Rakes - That’s the Reason (MP3)
from Klang (digital release)

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson - The Sound (MP3)
from Summer of Fear on Saddle Creek

Spiral Stairs - True Love (MP3)
from The Real Feel on Matador

Spring Tigers - Just Suggesting (MP3)
from Spring Tigers on Bright Antenna

Themselves - Gangster of Disbelief (MP3)
from Crownsdown on Anticon

Tickley Feather - Don’t Call, Marilyn (MP3)
from Hors D’ouevres on Paw Tracks

Lissy Trulie - Self-Taught Learner (MP3)
from Self-Taught Learner on Downtown Music

The Tripwires - Drawing A Blank (MP3)
from House To House on Spark and Shine

U.S.E - We the People (MP3)
from L O V E W O R L D on The Rebel Group

Via Tania - Wonder Stranger
from Moon Sweet Moon on The Hours

Tim Williams - Murderous Air (MP3)
from Careful Love on Dovecote Records

Wiretree - Back In Town (MP3)
from Luck (self-released)

Richard Youngs - Broke Up By Night (MP3)
from Under Stellar Stream on Jagjaguwar

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