OK Go has teamed up with The Muppets to cover the “Muppet Show” theme song. (Check out the fun video below) Out today, “Muppets: The
A couple of weeks ago we received a copy of ‘The Green Album‘ in the post, a collection of Muppets covers from the likes of Weezer, OK Go,
The shortest music release list of summer includes releases by two indie rock legends, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks' new album Mirror Traffic and
As reported back in 2009, Andrew Bird has scored an independent film called Norman, which opens in AMC Theaters on October 21, via AMC Independent.
Evan Hughes talks to the Brooklyn Paper about his book, Literary Brooklyn: The Writers of Brooklyn and the Story of American City Life. "With the ric
Photo by Cameron Wittig As Exclaim! reports, the world is about to get a new documentary film about whistling Chicago indie heartthrob Andrew Bird. Di
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Will Lavender's s
There's a new Muppets movie on the way, and as previously reported, there's also a new Muppets tribute album coming soon. Disney will release Muppets:
Fact: if you do not like the Muppets, you are not a human being with a working heart. So this is a pretty good year for human beings, then-- there's a
CHRIS MILLS TEN-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ‘HEAVY YEARS: 2000-2010’ IN STORES JUNE 7 VIA ERNEST JENNING RECORD CO. ON TOUR STARTING JUNE 8 Brooklyn via Ch
As we’ve discovered before, the Little Things are what draw you in, and they’re what makes the show irresistible and unforgettable.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elv
Posted by Andrew HertzbergThe lights flickered. “Nothing like a little pressure,” the gentleman at the urinal next to me quipped as the Chicago Th
Fans get ready for She & Him in 2010 One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is the summer music scene. It’s the reaso
The Los Angeles Times profiles singer-songwriter Cass McCombs. As meandering as McCombs might be in letter and in life, his album, about three years
Photo by Cameron Wittig It's been a while since whistling Chicago indie-pop heartthrob Andrew Bird has launched a proper full-scale tour. Bird has a f
Cass McCombs’ fifth album, Wit’s End was released this past week, April 26, 2011. The California native who debuted his first EP down in S
Various Artists - Indie/Rock Playlist: April (2011) Artist...............: Various Artists Album................: Indie/Rock Playlist: April (2011) G
Alexander Ebert may best be known for his contributions as lead singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros or Ima Robot but this album should c
OK, so it's Good Friday, that means we need a good voice. Well Haley Bonar is better than a good voice. She has an amazingly beautiful voice,
It has felt like a long time coming for Bon Iver’s return. Since For Emma, Forever Ago (2007) Justin Vernon has become part of the founding m
MUSIC NEWS - Bon Iver, the musical project of Justin Vernon that garnered international acclaim in 2008 with 'For Emma, Forever Ago,' has announced a
Bon Iver confirms new album ‘Bon Iver’ out June 21 on Jagjaguwar. Bloomington, IN — Bon Iver, the musical project of Justin Vernon t
Botibol"Walk Slowly" from Born From a ShoreHipHipHip 2011Listen to "Walk Slowly" MP3 Born From a Shore is the debut album from Botibol, a project
Andrew Bird with Calexico – Newport Folk Festival; Fort Adams State Park; Newport, RI, July 31, 2010. My Skin Is Scythian Empires Tables and
MUSIC NEWS - American roots rockers The Felice Brothers (Ian Felice, James Felice, Christmas, Greg Farley, and David Turbeville) have signed on with
The best covers of 2010 (by non-cover bands), all free and legal, from Archive.org. Support the Archive! It’s awesome! 25. For #25, see #1
Posted by Sashaphoto: Brittany DilibertoOriginally from Virginia, Brice Woodall arrived in Chicago in 2005 and immediately began putting his own take
Artist: Alexander Ebert Album: Alexander Release Date: March 1, 2011 Featured Track: “Truth” You know that band Edward Sharpe and The
What is it about a song that features whistling that makes it all the more memorable? Probably best to ask Otis Redding or Monty Python for the defin
Records intimate third album live in studio with noted producer/guitarist David Goodrich (Chris Smither) and rising-star bassist/composer Stephan Crum
L’album instrumental Useless Creatures d’Andrew Bird sorti en octobre dernier n’est pas vraiment nouveau, en effet il accompagnait e
Andrew Bird is set to play in select west coast cities this winter in addition to a rare performance at Mexico City’s Teatro de la Ciudad in March.
If you like hearing lots of "OOOO, OOOO, OOOO, OOOO, OO-OOHH EEEEOOOOOO, then here comes the new Passion Pit track, "All These Trees." It's part of Am
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions - one looking forward and the other back.
Photo by Cameron Wittig The fourth installment of Andrew Bird's Fingerlings live album series is now available at his website. It was recorded last D
PICK OF THE WEEK Monsters of Accordian w/ Jason Webley and guests @ Troubadour Sunday, December 19 THIS WEEK’S TIC
MUSIC NEWS - Andrew Bird is about to play a series of select west coast (USA) cities this winter in addition to a rare performance at Mexico City
Give Paste Magazine a lot of credit. In the introduction to their list of the Top 50 Albums of 2010, they say what we've been saying all along.&
The Glitch Mob to release “DRINK THE SEA – The Remixes” Two-Volume Collection Featuring Remixes by 24 Artists ?All Proceeds Benefit
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3
Crammed Discs asks 26 non-African artists-- including Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, Deerhoof, Oneida, and Shackleton-- to take on Congotronics. [Joe
The double-disc tribute compilation Tradi-Mods Vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics, out November 9 on Crammed, features people like Animal
This is the third look at local music scenes in London, after Camden and North-East London, and if it reminds us of anything, it̵
Not because he is a one band man. It’s because he is a great songwriter before he’s a one man band. Without great songs, acrobatics on sta
Se il suo straordinario debutto due anni fa si intitolava “19”, a rigor di logica il secondo disco che esce all’inizio del 2011 si intitola “2
Two years after claiming a Grammy for Best New Artist, British soul singer Adele is following up her debut album, 19, with a brand new set, titled 21
Sidewalks, the new album from Matt & Kim, comes out tomorrow, via Fader. And as the Fader points out, the album is also available to stream in its
há uns tempos foi anunciado o lançamento de “Tradi-Mods Vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics”, uma compilação da Belga Crammed Dis
Try It Before You Buy It features free and legal mp3 downloads and full album streams from the week's music releases: Andrew Bird: Useless Creature
