What else we were talking about

The news, video picks and short reviews melophobe posted in the days around February 16. They’re kept as they ran, so some of what they point to is long gone.

2009

6 posts

Monday, February 16

Fifty-word review
Larkin Grimm – Parplar

Wednesday, February 18

Fifty-word review
Arbouretum – Song of the Pearl
Fifty-word review
The Blind Boys of Alabama – Down in New Orleans
Fifty-word review
Broken Spindles – Kiss / Kick

Thursday, February 19

Fifty-word review
Lissy Trullie – Self-Taught Learner
Fifty-word review
Ladyfinger (ne) – Dusk

2010

14 posts

Monday, February 15

News
Wayne Coyne's Open House (pics)
Peek inside the home life of The 'Lips frontman
News
STS9 to Rock the Crystal Ballroom. Twice.
If you feel like dancing this week, attendance is suggested.
News
POST JACK! Decemberists Covers Archive
A link to over 56 cover songs
Fifty-word review
Tristeza – Fate Unfolds

Tuesday, February 16

News
Sasquatch! announces best line-up of the year!
Coachella and Bonnaroo have been wasted by this NW gem
Fifty-word review
Holly Miranda – The Magician's Private Library

Wednesday, February 17

News
Local Natives Tour Dates
From sea to shining sea
Fifty-word review
Local Natives – Gorilla Manor

Thursday, February 18

News
Songs to slit your wrists to: Cymbals Eat Guitars cover Elliott Smith "Ballad of Big Nothing"
New Elliott Smith cover from Cymbals Eat Guitars plays it safe, breaking absolutely no new ground.
Recommended show
fanfarlo + april smith and the great picture show - 02/24, The Crocodile

Friday, February 19

News
Free download: the Shout Out Louds "Fall Hard" remixed by Passion Pit
This is a remix of the Shout Out Loud's first single "Fall Hard" off their upcoming album, Work.
News
Neko Case must love meatwad and his new TV girl cousin
Cheyenne battles all kinds of big bads: racism and teen pregnancy with her alt country rock panacea.
Video pick
Chiddy Bang blows up! Or at least their heads do.
Fifty-word review
Magic Man – Real Life Color

The 1 show we reviewed on February 16, 2010

2011

20 posts

Monday, February 14

News
Oregonians: Save the Date for Pickathon 2011 at Pendarvis Farm
see the likes of fruit bats, califone, thao & more!
News
Valentines from Yeasayer: EP, Video & Tour Dates
this makes up for the flowers i didn't get!
News
Surprise! Radiohead's "The King of Limbs" is Out 2/19
instructing us all on what a newspaper album is
Video pick
The Black Keys - "Howlin' For You"
Fifty-word review
La Sera – La Sera

Tuesday, February 15

News
Stream Cut Copy's Mixtape "A Tale of Two Journeys" Here!
an hour of performance goodness
News
Who is Arcade Fire? Headliners at Bonnaroo & Grammy Winners, That's Who!
so take that!
Video pick
Cee Lo Green - "Bodies"

Wednesday, February 16

News
2011 Tour News: Tame Impala, The Raveonettes, Florence and the Machine & More!
you ready to plan your summer?
News
Album Update! Death Cab for Cutie, Phoenix & The Black Keys
hear details from the musicians themselves
News
cirKus Offers "Drug of Choice"
finding inspiration in sweden
Video pick
Hoodie Allen - "You Are Not a Robot"

Thursday, February 17

News
VH1 Storytellers Starts Back Up: Win Tickets to See My Morning Jacket
that is, if you live in new york
News
Sufjan Stevens' Work with Gaspar Claus & Live Performances in Australia
new material and live footage!
News
Wilderness of Manitoba Takes You to "Orono Park"
bringing you back to the basics
Video pick
Bright Eyes - "Shell Games"

Friday, February 18

News
Video Backlog Friday!
because there's more than 5 videos a week worth seeing
News
It's Here! Radiohead's "King of Limbs" & Video for "Lotus Flower"
that means you can hear their single now!
News
Lykke Li's Mantra: "Love Out of Lust"
we will live longer than our will
Video pick
Felix Cartal - "World Class Driver"

2012

1 post

Tuesday, February 14

News
Bonnaroo Announces 2012 Lineup
Including Radiohead, RHCP, Mac Miller.