Tag Archives: NPR

Sam & Ruby release 'Press On' EP + 2010 tour dates

Posted on February 24, 2010 by bandweblogs

This week, Nashville pop-folk duo Sam & Ruby release their new six-track EP, Press On, on Ryko.

Sam & Ruby
The digital release features two original new tracks, "I Hope You're Well" and "Taking Memories," and a new version of "Never Surrender", mixed by legendary producer/engineer, Ed Stasium. Continue reading →

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Phantogram release Eyelid Movies, FREE download + 2010 tour dates

Posted on February 3, 2010 by bandweblogs

The Saratoga Springs, NY duo of Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, known collectively as Phantogram, are preparing to barnstorm the nation multiple times in 2010.

Phantogram
In celebration of the release of their debut LP, 'Eyelid Movies' (out February 9th on Barsuk), the band will be hitting the east coast this week and also playing a few Midwest dates. Continue reading →

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Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest "Best Album of 2009" - NPR All Songs Considered poll

Posted on December 8, 2009 by bandweblogs

All Songs Considered listeners pick Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest as "Best Album of 2009"

Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

Animal Collective, Phoenix, Neko Case and Andrew Bird all finish in the Top 5. Popular breakthrough albums from indie favorites topped NPR Music's fifth annual All Songs Considered "Best Albums of 2009," announced last night. Continue reading →

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Maia Sharp releases 'Echo', produced by Don Was, ft Bonnie Raitt + 2009 tour dates

Posted on July 18, 2009 by bandweblogs

Maia Sharp - Echo

Momentum has been building ever since lead single "John Q. Lonely," went to radio in June. The track was #1 Most Added for two consecutive weeks at Triple A radio and can be heard on such influential stations as Sirius/XM Loft, KPRI in San Diego and WYEP in Pittsburgh ... Continue reading →

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NPR Music exclusive: George Wein's Folk Festival 50 + CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 @ Newport, RI

Posted on July 15, 2009 by bandweblogs

NPR Music

NPR Music, together with five partner radio stations, is exclusively live webcasting and broadcasting dozens of performances from George Wein’s Folk Festival 50 and CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 next month in Newport, RI, offering four days of music by some of the country’s most acclaimed artists ... Continue reading →

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NPR Music streaming entire new Bjork album Voltaic

Posted on June 25, 2009 by bandweblogs

NPR Music

Bjork - Voltaic

NPR Music is streaming a new album of live recordings from the complex and unpredictable singer Bjork, one week ahead of its official release ... Continue reading →

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St. Vincent album 'Actor' + Letterman, Austin City Limits, tour - watch video

Posted on May 15, 2009 by bandweblogs

St. Vincent

St. Vincent's new album 'Actor' (4AD), released last week snagged the #90 spot on the Billboard Top 200 and #9 on the Billboard indie chart. The album has been receiving rave reviews from critics with NPR describing it as "a surreal sonic wonderland" and last week's New York Times claiming St. Vincent's music "defies categories" ... Continue reading →

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NPR Music to webcast Animal Collective, Dan Deacon, St. Vincent - 'Live In Concert'

Posted on May 7, 2009 by bandweblogs

NPR Music

NPR Music’s “Live in Concert from All Songs Considered” series will webcast upcoming live concerts with three acclaimed indie music acts: Animal Collective on Monday, May 11; Dan Deacon on Sunday, May 17; and St. Vincent on Friday, May 22, 2009 ... Continue reading →

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The Tall Pines release 'Campfire Songs'

Posted on April 28, 2009 by bandweblogs

The Tall Pines

Citing Bobbie Gentry, Gram Parsons, and Emmylou Harris as influences, The Tall Pines would make the legends of the past proud with their authentic mix of twang and soul that harkens back to the hey-day of the Nashville and Memphis music scenes while remaining uniquely current in their sound ... Continue reading →

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The Decemberists Spring 2009 tour dates (NPR, SXSW) - 'The Hazards of Love'

Posted on March 17, 2009 by bandweblogs

The Decemberists

The Decemberists have launched their ambitious new album 'The Hazards of Love' (Capitol Records) today March 17, 2009 with a weeklong exclusive sale of the digital album through the iTunes Store ... Continue reading →

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