Let's Do Fun Stuff

Jason Anderson — “Thanksgiving”

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:14:07 -0500

Jason Anderson — “Thanksgiving”

“Catch A Collapsing Star” — By The Mendoza...

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:18:00 -0500

“Catch A Collapsing Star” — By The Mendoza Line

Singer Timothy Bracy is in full-on “Blood On The Tracks” Dylan-mode vocally on this song. That’s fine by me.

Little Wings & Feist Duet — “Look At What The...

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:12:07 -0500

Little Wings & Feist Duet — “Look At What The Light Did Now”

Land Of Talk — “Young Bridge” A fun song by...

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:44:13 -0400

Land Of Talk — “Young Bridge”

A fun song by the Montreal band Land Of Talk from the album, “Some Are Lakes,” released on Saddle Creek.

[Land Of Talk MySpace]

Land Of Talk — “Some Are Lakes”

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:40:14 -0400

Land Of Talk — “Some Are Lakes”

Mimicking Birds — “Them” This spectral...

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:21:14 -0400

Mimicking Birds — “Them”

This spectral folk/home recording project from Portland’s Nate Lacy was produced by the songwriter’s psuedo-mentor, Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock. — P4K

I like how this band reminds me of Brock’s excellent side project, Ugly Casanova. Stripped down and haunting.

Hockey — “Song Away”

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:57:35 -0400

Hockey — “Song Away”

Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell joins Pearl Jam on...

Mon, 31 May 2010 18:57:00 -0400

Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell joins Pearl Jam on “Hunger Strike”

“The Feather Test” — By A Weather The...

Mon, 03 May 2010 23:48:00 -0400

“The Feather Test” — By A Weather

The Portland, Ore., band A Weather specializes in breathy, narcoleptic songs that are often quite compelling by way of their subtlety.

I get gone on … /
cough syrup and codeine/
watch me move like nothing you’ve seen

Richard Buckner — “Town” and “Ariel...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:18:38 -0400

Richard Buckner — “Town” and “Ariel Ramirez” Live at KDHX 9/22/09

David Bazan — “Bands with Managers” (Live at...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:11:58 -0400

David Bazan — “Bands with Managers” (Live at the High Noon Saloon)

David Bazan — “Options”

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:11:09 -0400

David Bazan — “Options”

“Blue & Wonder” — Richard Buckner

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:07:27 -0400

“Blue & Wonder” — Richard Buckner

Will Ferrell’s character in the film “Winter...

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:19:07 -0400

Will Ferrell’s character in the film “Winter Passing” sings a cover of “I Can’t Tell You Why” by the Eagles at an open mic. It’s a decent 3-star indie movie starring Ed Harris and (of course) Zooey Deschanel.

Wilco — “When The Roses Bloom Again” Wilco...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:15:00 -0500

Wilco — “When The Roses Bloom Again”

Wilco busted out this rare song during its show in Madison, Wis., on Saturday. Tweedy is looking hilariously clean-cut in this video compared to how scruffy he’s looking on the current tour.

Wilco — “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”, Madison, WI...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:09 -0500

Wilco — “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”, Madison, WI 02.20.10. (via pastabatman)

“Broken Arrow” — By Neil Young, from...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

“Broken Arrow” — By Neil Young, from “Live at Canterbury House 1968”

Wilco put on a great show at the Overture Center in Madison Saturday night. One of the highlights was a cover of the Neil-Young penned Buffalo Springfield song “Broken Arrow.” Here’s a nice video from another show on the tour, Portland, Ore.:

The Mendoza Line — “Aspect Of An Old Maid”...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:29:57 -0500

The Mendoza Line — “Aspect Of An Old Maid” (Feat. Will Sheff of Okkervil River)

From the “30 Year Low” album.

Alan Sparhawk (of Low) performs and discusses “Death of a...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:56:01 -0500

Alan Sparhawk (of Low) performs and discusses “Death of a Salesman”

“Gold Mine Gutted” — By Bright Eyes It was...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:04:28 -0500

“Gold Mine Gutted” — By Bright Eyes

It was Don DeLillo, whiskey and a blinking midnight clock/
Speakers on a TV stand/
Just a turntable to watch/