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Article Archive for January 2008

Free on Subpop This Week
January 28, 2008 – 9:45 am | No Comment
Free on Subpop This Week

We support Subpop Records on MusicUnderFire; they really do a great job. Many of our favorite bands have been delivered to us through them, particularly Band of Horses, which Subpop is offering a free download …

Radiohead Turns 15, Coldplay Turns 10
January 25, 2008 – 11:31 am | One Comment
Radiohead Turns 15, Coldplay Turns 10

Do you feel like you’re getting old yet? Yes, its true, Radiohead has been around for 15 years, and has drastically changed their look and approach to music. Rolling Stone posted a great spread of …

Concert Review: Band of Horses, Cass McCombs and Tyler Ramsey
January 24, 2008 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Concert Review: Band of Horses, Cass McCombs and Tyler Ramsey

Live @ the TLA at the Fillmore, Philadelphia

On Tuesday, January 22, solo artist Tyler Ramsey and the group Cass McCombs opened up for Band of Horses in front of a packed house on South Street’s …

Bloc Party Guitarist Announces New Single
January 23, 2008 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Bloc Party Guitarist Announces New Single

Russell Lissack, Bloc Party’s lead guitarist, who is now working on a side project “Pin Me Down” with his new band mate, New York-based Milena Mepris, has news on their MySpace page:

“It’s been a while …

This Will Destroy You – S/T – On iTunes Already?
January 22, 2008 – 5:16 am | No Comment
This Will Destroy You – S/T – On iTunes Already?

Well it looks like iTunes snuck one by me. Just when I thought I missed out on some of the best instrumental rock, or just great music in general from last year, I noticed iTunes …

Athlete: Happy New Year! Tour News, Video and Free MP3s
January 21, 2008 – 10:40 am | No Comment
Athlete: Happy New Year! Tour News, Video and Free MP3s

In an email sent out by the band on the 18th of this month, Athlete kindly sends their warm regards heading into the new year. Tied with their greeting is a little self promotion to …