Category Archives: Sonic Roundup

Sonic Roundup 4/15

By Nick Heinlein | Published: April 15, 2011

Arcade Fire haven’t always been winning Grammys and playing surprise gigs internationally; newly surfaced video shows the band playing a house show in 2002, a full two years before Funeral. The video, which features early cut “My Heart is an Apple,” also snags a sneak peek at fellow Canadian Alden Penner (of The Unicorns) inRead more...

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Sonic Roundup 3/31

By Nick Heinlein | Published: March 31, 2011

It’s been four years, but French bangers Justice have finally dropped a new single, following their lauded debut Cross. Seattle’s 107.7 The End posted a stream of the track, called “Civilization,” which you can listen to here: Holy Ghost! has another sneak peek at their upcoming with “Wait & See,” a new-wavin’ synth pop jamRead more...

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Sonic Roundup 3/23

By Nick Heinlein | Published: March 23, 2011

LCD Soundsystem‘s immortal “All My Friends” gets the cover treatment from Will Wiesenfeld’s Baths in this clip from The AV Club’s Undercover series. Watch Wiesenfeld croon while tourmate Dexter from Houses provides truly organic percussion.

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Sonic Roundup 3/9

By Nick Heinlein | Published: March 9, 2011

Wild Flag is the new punk supergroup featuring Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss (of Sleater-Kinney), Rebecca Cole (of The Minders), and Mary Timony (of Helium), and they’re gaining momentum heading towards the release of the debut album. Below, watch them perform a cover of Patti Smith‘s classic “Ask the Angels,” and see Brownstein get herRead more...

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