What else we were talking about

The news, video picks and short reviews melophobe posted in the days around February 20. They’re kept as they ran, so some of what they point to is long gone.

2009

8 posts

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

Monday, February 23

Fifty-word review
Wonderful Spells – The Haunted Garage
Fifty-word review
Fire on Fire – The Orchard
Fifty-word review
The Strange Boys – ...And Girls Club

The 1 show we reviewed on February 20, 2009

2010

14 posts

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

Saturday, February 20

News
The Wax Fingers drop us a line from the studio: "Sticky Bees" (mp3)
A Portland band that wants to wrap you in water
News
Barbara's cover of Kid Cudi's 'Pursuit of Happiness' (mp3)
LA fusion band acoustifies Cudi's most recent single

Monday, February 22

Video pick
Get Ready: A pre-Introduction to the Video that Will Rock your Skull Off

Tuesday, February 23

Video pick
ENTER THE NINJA: Strangely Compelling Brilliance from Zuid Afrika
Fifty-word review
Last November – Tug o' War EP
Fifty-word review
Pantha du Prince – Black Noise

The 1 show we reviewed on February 20, 2010

2011

20 posts

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"

Monday, February 21

News
Fresh WAVVES: "TV Luv Song" & "Horse Shoes"
they're getting a little more grunge
News
2011 Tour News: Arcade Fire, Jeff Mangum, tUnE-YaRdS & More!
are you overwhelmed yet?
Video pick
Star Slinger - "Mornin'"
Fifty-word review
Toro Y Moi – Underneath the Pine

Tuesday, February 22

News
Bat for Lashes Covers Depeche Mode for Gucci
will this song make you want to have sex with a hot stranger?
News
Astronautalis Drops into Daytrotter
fresh off tour and right into freestyle
News
Agnes Obel Introduces You to "Brother Sparrow"
and they sing a beautiful song together
Video pick
The Foreign Exchange - "Authenticity"

Wednesday, February 23

News
Atmosphere Isn't "Just For Show"
they are straight genuine
News
Cut Copy's Bobby Boomerang Makes a Mix for Aussie Radio
a menagerie of influences
News
TV On the Radio Debut "Will Do"
enough of this jane's addiction nonsense!
Video pick
Cults - "Go Outside"

The 1 show we reviewed on February 20, 2011