What else we were talking about

The news, video picks and short reviews melophobe posted in the days around March 29. They’re kept as they ran, so some of what they point to is long gone.

2009

11 posts

Thursday, March 26

Fifty-word review
Charles Spearin – The Happiness Project
Fifty-word review
Southeast Engine – From the Forest to the Sea
Fifty-word review
Anni Rossi – Rockwell

Friday, March 27

News
Radiohead Setlist from Chile for Thursday, March 26
Setlist from Estadio Nacional in Santiago.

Saturday, March 28

News
Radiohead Setlist from Santiago for Friday, March 27
Setlist from second night at Estadio Nacional in Santiago.

Monday, March 30

News
MP3 of the Day: Max Ulis - I Don't Like You
Here's a mesmerizing track from Canadian DJ Max Ulis influenced by Aphex Twin and Modeselektor.
News
All Points West 2009 Schedule Announced!
The All Points West three-day schedule has been released for this year's festival

Tuesday, March 31

News
Melophobe Auditions to be New Pumpkins' Drummer
The Smashing Pumpkins are holding open drummer auditions. You're listening to Melophobe's entry.
Video pick
P.O.S. Covers "Why Go"
Fifty-word review
Cursive – Mama, I'm Swollen

Wednesday, April 1

Video pick
Grizzly Bear Interviews Micachu and The Shapes

The 1 show we reviewed on March 29, 2009

2010

16 posts

Friday, March 26

Fifty-word review
Shearwater – Golden Archipelago
Recommended show
keller williams - 3/26, Paradise Rock Club
Recommended show
monotonix - 4/14, brooklyn bowl
Recommended show
micachu & the shapes - 3/30, le poisson rouge
Recommended show
k'naan + wale - 3/31, filmore at irving plaza
Recommended show
the xx - 3/31, webster hall
Recommended show
major lazer - 4/3, terminal 5
Recommended show
Harlem - 4/22, Mercury Lounge

Monday, March 29

Fifty-word review
Turin Brakes – Outbursts
Article
SXSW 2010 Photos and Reviews

Tuesday, March 30

News
lcd soundsystem's 'this is happening' is really happening
The much anticipated new album by James Murphy has official artwork and title.
Video pick
Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass (Rube Goldberg Machine Video)
Fifty-word review
Nick Andre and E Da Boss – Robot Practice

Wednesday, March 31

News
The Chicharones become the victims of a cruel theft
Help the Chicharones replace their stolen drums and enjoy some great live music.
Fifty-word review
Trainwreck – The Wreckoning

Thursday, April 1

News
Redonkulous weekend at House of Blues Boston
K'Naan, Drive-By Truckers, Langhorne Slim, et.al.

The 1 show we reviewed on March 29, 2010

2011

30 posts

Saturday, March 26

Interview
Nikki and Rich
Song battle
Middle Brother - Blue Eyes vs. Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
4Middle Brother - Blue Eyes
5Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
Final vote.

Sunday, March 27

Song battle
Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise If You Can See vs. Star Slinger - Mornin'
4Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise If You Can See
3Star Slinger - Mornin'
Final vote.

Monday, March 28

News
A Drunk Childish Gambino Records "The Longest Text Message"
though you can't tell he is!
News
Record Store Day 2011: What You Can Expect
a list to guide you
News
Death Cab for Cutie Says "You Are A Tourist"
the first single off "codes and keys"
Video pick
The Dodos - "Black Night"
Fifty-word review
Holy Ghost! – Holy Ghost!
Song battle
The Weeknd - The Morning vs. Jamie Woon - Lady Luck
12The Weeknd - The Morning
3Jamie Woon - Lady Luck
Final vote.

Tuesday, March 29

News
WHY? Auctions Your Theme Song for Japan
the reactors may be cooling, but relief is still needed
News
Mechanical Bride's "Colour of Fire"
burning up her rihanna cover
News
"Cassiopeia" & "Alien Observer" from Grouper
influences from outer space
Video pick
Helvetia - "Bring Me The Knives"
Fifty-word review
Those Darlins – Screws Get Loose
Song battle
Sleater-Kinney - Modern Girl vs. Liz Phair - Ant In Alaska
3Sleater-Kinney - Modern Girl
4Liz Phair - Ant In Alaska
Final vote.

Wednesday, March 30

News
52nd Newport Folk Festival Lineup Announced
How long can the Newport Folk Festival continue to get better?
News
Fund Your College Education With Sub Pop Records
perfect for budding artists in any medium
News
2011 Tour News: The Antlers, Eels, The Dodos & More!
global warming better wise up soon
News
"Doctors In My Bed" with Yuck
more grunge goodness
Video pick
WU LYF - "LYF"
Song battle
Pusha T - I Still Wanna vs. National Anthem (Quickie Mart remix)
2Pusha T - I Still Wanna
3National Anthem (Quickie Mart remix)
Final vote.

Thursday, March 31

News
Hodgy Beats & Domo Genesis Play "TANG GOLF"
with some help from one of rza's beats
News
Revelations on Patrick Wolf's "Lupercalia"
he looks quite boyishly angelic
News
Childish Gambino Spices Up Tracks for "I Do Not Talk" Mixtape
"it's a brain cell funeral"
Video pick
Fleet Foxes - "Grown Ocean"
Song battle
The Cool Kids - The Art of Noise vs. Andre Nickatina - Fa Sho
6The Cool Kids - The Art of Noise
1Andre Nickatina - Fa Sho
Final vote.

Friday, April 1

News
Video Backlog Friday!
what one daily dose can't fix
News
Foo Fighter's "Wasting Light" Streaming Here!
cause you gotta get your high-energy dave grohl on
Video pick
The National - "Think You Can Wait" (Win Win)
Song battle
Justice - Civiization vs. Friendly Fires - Live Those Days Tonight
20Justice - Civiization
5Friendly Fires - Live Those Days Tonight
Final vote.

2012

4 posts

Monday, March 26

Fifty-word review
John K. Samson – Provincial

Tuesday, March 27

Fifty-word review
Big K.R.I.T – 4eva N A Day

Wednesday, March 28

Fifty-word review
Chiddy Bang – Breakfast

Friday, March 30

News
Download the Spinto Band/Miniature Tigers cover of Harry Nilsson's "Me and My Arrow"
Two melophobe favorites cover Harry Nilsson. Awesomeness.

The 1 show we reviewed on March 29, 2012