Posted by anthoNYC on May 30, 2009
Lewis & Clarke at The Music Hall of Williamsburg, 5.2.09
Last month
Lewis & Clarke had the very sought after honor of supporting Bat for Lashes’ epic
gig at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. We had a very insightful conversation with Lou Rogai before the gig about what inspires Lewis & Clarke,
Bat for Lashes, nature and the simple things in life. Enjoy the interview below and catch L&C on tour this June in NYC.
What inspires you musically and aesthetically?
I enjoy patterns. Simple shapes and sounds aligned with one another that slowly grow into more complex patterns. Color, voicing, shape. These things are all around us. the bright greens of moss and leaves in contrast of the rain and fog in the woods. I am inspired by my family, and my friends, their music and personalities. It’s like to think of sounds in the same way.
What has been your biggest challenge as a relatively new artist in the state of the music industry?
Shows and recordings do not fall off of magical trees, like ripened fruit. I guess it’s been a challenge to steer the course, and be open to change, but still keep it all relative to the big picture, just sharing music. It takes a lot of nonsense for a song to be heard, but if you remember the meaning of the song, you’ll be alright.
What was it like being asked to support Bat for Lashes on tour? Were you a fan beforehand?
It’s been amazing touring with Bat For Lashes. Top notch human beings, the musicians, the crew, everyone. Musically, I look forward to her set every night, instead of dinner. Natasha and I became friends through a very close mutual friend, and go figure, we all happen to enjoy each other’s music immensely.
What lead you to decide to create music together as Lewis & Clarke?
We all run in similar circles, and like good magnets, here we are. Karen (cello) and I play in Moon & Moon together, Ian (bass) makes music with my brother Paul, and he and Shane (drums) are also in the Minor White. Tom works on the label with me and is also in Dragon Turtle. He chops wood and keeps the studio warm. Sometimes so warm that we pass out instead of practicing. It’s better than freezing though.
What are you looking forward to in the second half of 2009.
Well, that would constitute fall and winter, so I think it will be good to wear sweaters, pick apples and pumpkins, then enjoy the snowy weather here in the Poconos. We’ll have a new album by then and some post-tour home-time.
Lewis & Clarke Tour Dates
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Posted by anthoNYC on May 29, 2009
Check out Bat for Lashes’ brand new video for Pearl’s Dream! I’ve officially decided to invest in some fancy shoulder pads. Check out Natasha’s alter-ego Pearl rockin’ the blonde wig in the visually stunning video below! Coverage from her gig at The Music Hall of Williamsburg earlier this month can be seen HERE.
MP3: Bat for Lashes – Wilderness or zShare
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Posted by anthoNYC on May 26, 2009
Björk is featured on this month’s issue of Interview Magazine with a gorgeous photo spread and interview by Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag – the founders of M/M (Paris), and Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. When Björk speaks it’s like poetry so make sure you pick up the issue out his week.
In related news Voltaic will be released on June 23rd worldwide!
“Available in five different physical configurations, Voltaic is a lovingly packaged celebration of the past two years of Björk’s Volta activities—her critically praised sixth studio album, which came out in 2007, and the subsequent two-year world tour.”
MP3: Björk – Hyperballad or zShare
MP3: Björk – Nattura (Switch Remix) or zShare
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Posted by anthoNYC on May 26, 2009
The inimitable Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back with video #2 for one of my favorite tracks from It’s Blitz!, Heads Will Roll! We’re loving all the red glitter in this video and especially Karen O’s transparent puffy-sleeve dress. Enjoy!
MP3: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Turn Into (Nick Zinner Remiz) or zShare
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Posted by anthoNYC on May 26, 2009
Friendly Fires at Bowery Ballroom, 3.27.09
It’s that time of the year when all of our favorite bands decide to make our heads spin with tour announcements! Here is short a list of gigs Tastes Like Caramel will be getting down to this spring – summer (of what’s been announced so far.) See you on the dancefloor!
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Au Revoir Simone w/The Antlers, Lights
May 29 at 8PM, Music Hall of Williamsburg, $15
June 1st at 9PM, Highline Ballroom, $35
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Santigold w/Amanda Blank, Trouble Andrew
June 9th at 7PM, Terminal 5, $25
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MEN w/ BARR/Brendan Fowler
June 12 at 7PM, The New Museum, $15
Ida Maria at Music Hall of Williamsburg, 3.28.09
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Ida Maria w/ Prayer For Animals, Aaron Behrens & The Dirty Banquet
June 14th at 8M, The Bell House, $12
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Metric w/ Sebastian Grainger
June 17th at 7PM, Terminal 5, $22.50
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Peaches w/ Drums of Death
June 19th at 7PM, at Music Hall of Williamsburg, $25
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The Maccabees w/ Miike Snow, Hatcham Social
June 20th at 9PM, The Music Hall of Williamsburg, $15
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Passion Pit w/ Bear Hands, Body Language
June 19th & 20th at 8PM, Bowery Ballroom, $16
Santigold at Central Park Summerstage, 7.20.08
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M. Ward w/ Mike Watt & Nels Cline
August 1st at 7PM, Central Park SummerStage, Free
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Boys Noize Drop the Lime and Special Guests
Central Park Summerstage, August8th, Free
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Casiokids, The Wave Pictures, Slow Club
August 7th, South Street Seaport, Free
August 12th at 10PM, Le Poisson Rouge, 18+, $15
MP3: Peaches Shake Yer Dix (Tiga Remix) or zShare
MP3: Santigold – Hometown Glory (Live Adele Cover) or zShare
MP3: Au Revoir Simone – Shadows (The Teenagers Remix) or zShare
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Posted by anthoNYC on May 23, 2009
I feared that Scarlett Johannson’s much overlooked 2008 album of Tom Waits covers would deter the husky-voiced actress-cum-singer from recording again. Luckily for people who enjoyed Anywhere I Lay My Head, that was not the case (sort of.) The latest musical project is another concept album, this time a collective of duets with Pete Yorn that was recorded two years before Anywhere I Lay My Head.
USA Today provides a bit more insight into the album:Yorn’s eight original compositions and Big Star founder Chris Bell’s I Am the Cosmos form a song cycle that chronicles a tempestuous affair. The album, out Sept. 8 on Atco/Rhino, was inspired by Serge Gainsbourg’s 1960s recordings with Brigitte Bardot, a concept that came to Yorn in a dream. He later reached out to Johansson, who sewed up her vocals in two afternoon sessions.
The first single Relator will be availble for purchase on May 26th, but is available to stream on the Break Up Album official site. The full album will be out September 8th.
MP3: Scarlett Johannson – Song For Jo or zShare
MP3: Scarlett Johannson – Town With No Cheer or zShare
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I’ve kinda been over Lady Gaga since this incident, but whether we all like it or not she’s a pop forced to be reckoned with. Last week via her Facebook account status, Gaga expressed her displeasure with the leaked video for Paparazzi “Stop leaking my motherfucking videos,” but it’s out and we’ve got the video posted below. Check out Swoon over the cameo by True Blood’s Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) OMGaga!
We’ve been super busy lately doing some behind the scenes stuff (sorry for lack of daily postings) BUT we have some great news for you! One week from today 