Game four of the World Series aired on FOX last night, and things were kicked off with a rendition of “The National Anthem” sung by the network’s newest star, Zooey Deschanel. And the quirk queen did a pretty nice job of things. Are we looking at a patriotic cover song on the next She & Him record? More »
“Don’t Look Back” is a retro-futuristic (is that a thing?) new video from Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward‘s indie outfit She & Him. The song is cute enough, but the video is adorbs-overload. Seriously, this thing features four different Zooey Ds in four different stages of preciousness — which is either your idea or heaven or your idea of hell. There is no in-between. More »
Zooey Deschanel Does Elvis – Indie duo She & Him, comprised of M. Ward and hipster darling Zooey, cover Fools Rush In. It still beats her jingle for cotton underwear. (via Elle)
Lots of new albums coming out, so that means lots of tours. On sale now:
After Hot Chip’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 4, the after party will be at Brooklyn Bowl, with a live set by We Are Wolves and a DJ set by Hot Chip. Tickets
Them Crooked Vultures are at Roseland Ballroom on February 8. Tickets
Tegan & Sara have announced a special Brooklyn show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 15. Tickets
Cage the Elephant is at Music… More »
Spiritualized @ Pitchfork Music Festival
Lots going on and lots for free. Check it:
Friday
Atlas Sound, Crystal Stilts @ South Street Seaport. Free.
Ween @ McCarren Park Pool. $37.50.
Sound of Urchin, Tragedy @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. $10.
Valient Thorr, Early Man, Monotonix, The Golden Error @ Bowery Ballroom. $15.
Black Kids, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Zambri @ Santo’s Party House. $15.
The Philip Glass Ensemble @ Prospect Park Bandshell. Free.
Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Terminal 5. $23.
The Subways, the Postelles @ Gramercy Theater. $15.
Freedy Johnston… More »
Finally, here is my last installment on the Pitchfork Festival. Although it got rather hot toward the late afternoon, the crowd was eager to see the last few bands, and the definitely did not disappoint.
M.Ward took a break from touring with Zooey Deschanel as She & Him to appear solo at the festival. Even though it was just him and his guitar, he still captivated the audience with his twangy rhythms, superb vocals, and beautiful lyrics. She & Him… More »
Yeasayer @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
The National, Yeasayer, and Plants and Animals (whose debut album I happen to really like) have been added to the SummerStage lineup and will be there on August 4. She & Him (M.Ward and Zooey Deschanel) are returning to NYC to play a show at Terminal 5 on July 26. And Finally, Ratatat have a new album coming out and will be at Music Hall of Williamsburg on July 15. All of… More »
So there are a ton of great shows happening tonight–what are you going to??
Bowery Ballroom: Tokyo Police Club and Smoosh
Europa: Jay Reatard
Gramercy Theatre: Mum
Hiro: She & Him
Mercury Lounge: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Music Hall of Williamsburg: Destroyer
Whew, that’s a tough one!… More »