As a weather pattern forms its shape and sound out of the unknown and invisible into something tangible and rare, so does the dirty blues force “little hurricane”. This storm began when CC hung up her chef knives for drumsticks and turned to Craigslist for collaborators. Tone, a songwriter and...

As a weather pattern forms its shape and sound out of the unknown and invisible into something tangible and rare, so does the dirty blues force Little Hurricane. This storm began when CC hung up her chef knives for drumsticks and turned to Craigslist for collaborators. Tone, a songwriter and audiophile could see something different in her drumming and energy. Together they began their musical outlet crafting songs in CC's living room that within months thousands would relate to and appreciate.

Here in Auburn, Ala., winter is a color and not a weather pattern. The 40-60 degree temperatures are not much colder than “fall” or “spring,” but the sky turns (and apparently stays) various shades of gray. From ivory to gunmetal, it’s all washed out, all the time. This, however, is the perfect situation to hear [...]

Fresh for early 2012, Nike presents a fan favorite, the Dunk High in a Black and Maize Yellow colorway. A common color combo for the sneaker giant, from the praised Wu-Tang Dunk to this years signature Kobe model, next years release will feature tumbled leather and possibly a weather midsole. Be on the lookout as [...] Read more at Hypebeast.com

The Republic Of Wolves have announced that they will be releasing a new two-disc CD/DVD called In The House Of Dust . The CD will include b-sides, acoustic/ alternate versions of songs, and demos. T he DVD will include sa full live show, among other features. You can check out the full track listing and additional details below by clicking “Read More”. DVD Features :  8 Tracks Live From The Vail Leavitt  Plus Music Videos and Additional Acoustic Sessions CD Features:  20 Tracks - Remastered B-Sides, Demos and Unreleased material. 320 kbps MP3 Download Card Included for DVD Audio CD AUDIO  01 ...

Getting high on Ben Fleury-Steiner, Alex Cobb & Aquarelle’s heady deliveries on Low Point , LMYE label of 2010 , the former with The Places That Find You , download here and white vinyl LP released tomorrow, the latter with a Split EP , download here , also with LP to follow. Previously on LMYE, heads were upped to Ben’s Infraction gem, Keep a Weather Eye Open . Now, ‘drawing upon his deep love of minimalism and influenced by the work of Mirror, Jonathan Coleclough and Tim Hecker,’ with ‘a mixture of instrumentation, including the use of the kalimba and the various sounds produced when played in the manner of a prepared guitar, coupled with more modern electronic instruments including effects pedals and synths,’ we find The Places That Find You : The Places That Find You (Album Preview) by Low Point Celer ’s Will Long words the blurb: “First impressions pull closer, strings and fizzles fall, carrying you, reaching further and ending up in an all-new place. Time is simple and less than a moment, with the lasting habit of a worn-out keepsake but nonetheless you are still immediately there again, inside those open arms and a world you have always dreamed of. In homage to minimalism and imagination, 'The Places That Find You' by Ben Fleury-Steiner embodies an ultimate trance, the ability to connect directly with the listener and the truth behind the feeling of music from the heart. Far away but incredibly close, the five tracks forming this album never return to the ordinary but move, invert and grow, through time-lapse expressions and faded visions. Some listeners want to be transported to other places through music, whilst others hear the technical artistry and find inspiration to delve deeper into the creative process. Without any direction and by simply following your own natural instincts, 'The Places That Find You' is a guide that places you instantly, allowing each listener to find more, not only through the music but from inside themselves.” MDME#40 - Memory from Marco Douma on Vimeo . The collusion of Alex Cobb & Aquarelle on Split LP is not their first association, with Students of Decay boss Cobb releasing the latter’s last waxing (see your LMYE scribe’s scribblings here , and, while you’re at it, there’s previous here ). Aquarelle is sound artist and curator of Rest + Noise , Ryan Potts, originally from Wisconsin and currently a resident of Toronto, Canada. Alex Cobb, previously recording as Taiga Remains , under which alias he gave us Ribbons of Dust one of the finest ever minimal guitar drone albums (clips here , and here ), originally separate 3”s on his own Students of Decay , then later collected as a full-length on Root Strata . Split LP (Album Preview) by Low Point Sam Landry, aka LMYE mucker Le Berger , with blurb verbiage: “Artists sharing a split record are akin to being roommates, with their share of common spaces yet separate headquarters. Such an undertaking tends to bring about elements of juxtaposition, contrast and union. This Low Point release from Alex Cobb & Aquarelle encompasses these and many more in a seamless fashion, breathing an ease of cohabitation throughout. One side of the vinyl LP picks up where the other left off and there is a manifest impression of torch-bearing with a common decisiveness within these pieces. Their work may be seen not in opposition, but rather as an alternative to the otherwise microwaved and unimaginative drones steadily filling up the modern musical landscape. Gracing upon themes of immanence, embodiment and metamorphosis, it embarks the listener into deeply immersive sonic territory. The shades and nuances are undeniably subtle but also rich and vast, which makes entering the dwelling of these artists both a mystifying, yet coherent experience all at once.” The Body is the Mirror by Alex Cobb & Aquarelle Coming soon to a Low Point near you: another split LP, this from Jefre Cantu-Ledesma ( previously ) with another friend of LMYE, P Jørgensen ; there’s also the promise of further Pointed Lowings from Kyle Bobby Dunn, Nickolas Mohanna. and Ex-Easter Island Head. Hear some here: Low Point 2011 Preview by Low Point And for good measure here’s some more Aquarelle from the SoD release: With Verticals by Students of Decay Important: LMYE only makes music available that artists/labels have chosen to share freely. Let us know if something here shouldn't be.

There are singers, and then there is Ruby Friedman. The L.A. songstress comes at you like a weather front, a thunder-and-lightning barrage of soul and nerves, capable of wrapping more drama into a phrase than most singers do in their autobiographies. Since we last visited with the flaming-haired diva, her Ruby Friedman Orchestra has completed [...]

Preston School of Industry : Caught in the Rain [ purchase ] I didn’t expect to be posting a transition song this week for two reasons. First, I didn’t realize that I had a weather song by a band that had never been on Star Maker Machine before. And second, sitting here in the path of Hurricane Irene, I wasn’t sure I would have electricity. At the moment, it is strangely quiet outside, which may mean that the storm will wallop us again soon. But hopefully, I can get this done and posted before then. Scott Kannberg records these days ...

Paramore have posted their fourth video update for their run on Warped Tour. This ‘From The Field’ video was filmed in Hartford, CT and features a weather update, style tips, and more. Check out the video after the jump. No related posts.

CHICAGO – It cannot be helped that the Foo Fighters’ Lollapalooza finale set includes, in part, a weather report.

The era of the boutique festival is upon us. And what's more boutique than the premiere catalogers of Bush-era yuppie angst curating their own celebration of music and art in an abandoned factory-cum contemporary art destination in Western Massachusetts. And so it is with Solid Sound – Wilco 's three day extravaganza, now in its second year at Mass MOCA in North Adams. Just outside the festival entrance there's no doubt whose in charge – all the members of Wilco appear, in caricature. Step inside and over to Joe's Field, the grassy main stage, and you're greeted with ...

Greetings from Laurel Canyon! Here in LA we experience something we call “June Gloom.” It’s a weather pattern actually caused by cool ocean air colliding with with the warm desert sky. The result is foggy June mornings here in the canyon. In reality, many friends here in LA have been “under the weather.” There have [...]

Ahh, Manchester. So long an integral cog in the machine of British music, so long a producer of some of the greatest artists these shores have ever seen, so long … one of the wettest cities on the planet. Anyone setting up a two-day outdoor festival here was going to have to do many a weather dance to keep the clouds away, and the organisers of the Parklife Weekender can’t have been too happy when they heard that the weekend’s forecast was, predictably, grey and wet. It can’t have lifted many spirits either when, pretty much as soon ...

by Something Else Reviews When most think of Rush, it's their instrumental virtuosity, especially that of drummer Neil Peart, that comes to mind first. Or the love or hate vocals of Geddy Lee. Other times it’s Peart’s second role as lyricist for the band that garners attention, and it’s another love or hate area of focus. Ayn Rand, sci-fi, songs about balding, fights between dogs and, well, whatever a Bytor is, these are all common targets for those who want to throw stones. We're here to present an argument for the defense ...                      "ANAGRAM (FOR MONGO ...

There comes a point in every music writer's life when they are faced with a solitary daunting task that challenges their very core. For some, it's coming up with that one descriptor that's going to perfectly capture an album's essence. For others, it's letting go of some long-held musical pretense that will enable their taste and writing to evolve naturally to its next phase. For many, it's writing about Radiohead . For this guy, it's writing about Jesu. I mean is there really something that can be said to make J. Broadrick's newest ...