said the gramophone ❤ Arthur Russell - "Close My Eyes" . When I think about the special light of human beings, the angels' kiss-on-the-lips, the soul or spirit that probably-doesn't-but-maybe-does hide in our chests,… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ Sarah Siskind - "Falling Stars" It was through Bon Iver's self-damning love for "Lovin's For Fools," the heartbreaking, "You Are My Sunshine"-jacking ballad by Sarah Siskind, that I learned of… Read full post »
stereogum ❤ Cold Cave is the brainchild of Philadelphia's Wesley Eisold, ex-Some Girls, Give Up The Ghost, XO Skeletons , and currently Ye Olde Maids , etc. We're calling his newest project… Read full post »
Gorilla Vs. Bear ❤ As I mentioned last month , the lovely Alela Diane has signed to Rough Trade , and will release her new LP To Be Still in February '09. The first… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ CPC Gangbangs - "Teenage Crimewave" My fucking fuck landlord slumlord fucker calls me downstairs for a meeting in his "office". It's an unfinished basement that looks like it has tar… Read full post »
stereogum ❤ It's been two years since Pete and Jof hosted The Best Party Ever , and since we've been given just scraps and bits from their forthcoming, yet untitled record. Why… Read full post »
stereogum ❤ If you recall, when we mentioned the Raveonette's series of digital EPs , we noted the Danish duo would be bringing it all to a close with a Christmas-themed collection.… Read full post »
Gorilla Vs. Bear ❤ Thanks to the nice folks at Merok for sending over these exclusive Radiohead remixes for us, created by artists on their stellar roster to celebrate their own upcoming vinyl releases… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ I'm happy to announce the launch of MBV , a new website bringing together Said the Gramophone, Fluxblog , Large Hearted Boy , Catbirdseat and Chromewaves - ie, five of… Read full post »
Gorilla Vs. Bear ❤ Here are my favorite albums of 2008 . Leave your favorites in the comments if you'd like, we'd love to see them. Make sure to check David's list at the… Read full post »
stereogum ❤ Cardigan Nina Persson is teaming up with husband (and Shudder To Thinker) Nathan Larson and fellow Swede Niklas Frisk for the second A Camp album Colonia , the followup to… Read full post »
Gorilla Vs. Bear ❤ Deerhunter and Times New Viking are in Dallas tomorrow night, but the highlight of the lineup for me is L.A.'s Nite Jewel . I've written about her otherworldly, lo-fi avant-synth-pop… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ Stetsasonic - "Stet Troop '88!" "Stet Troop '88!" is a portrait of some pretty well-adjusted dudes. They're trying to cut meat out of their diet, they like staying at home… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ I was sitting with Adam Waito several months ago, at a time when there was no ice on the ground and clear black night skies. He had probably just finished… Read full post »
said the gramophone ❤ Neil Young - "Guitar Solo 5" Last opened: About A Year Ago Duration: 14:41 First snowfall and a backpack. Caught in late November, hitchhiking is a lonely pursuit, like trying… Read full post »
stereogum ❤ Not all of Stereogum's favorite sounds conform to what folks expect us to cover. In this space, resident Bananafish fetishist Brandon Stosuy focuses on bands, albums, singles, and villages in… Read full post »
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