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A group of fans in Prague got together to shoot a Radiohead concert from August 23, 2009. The band provided the audio masters. Download here.

Grant Lee Buffalo has reformed and they are touring again. Each of their four releases are great albums and they put on a great show, so go check out this dynamic band, and remember to bring your earplugs because those acoustic instruments amped are quite loud.

We went to see Arcade Fire last weekend and it was a bit of a disappointment. Their act didn’t translate well to a bigger venue, and many of their newer midtempo songs lulled the audience to sleep.

If you are/were, or trying to be a Soul Coughing band, check out this great blog, The Unheard Music for a megapost on rarities from this unique band.

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Greg Dulli – The Killer - A live rendition from his Twilight Singers repertoire. I can’t wait to see him perform solo next month.  From his venture with the Afghan Whigs to the Twilight Singers and now, The Gutter Twins with Mark Lanegan, Dulli continues his soul wrenching  delivery.

The Books Ft. Jose Gonzalez – Cello Song – A Nick Drake classic that opened up the movie The Blind Side? From the incredible Dark Was The Night compilation. Gonzalez, in a way, is very similar to Drake in their soft tonal delivery with the perfect sonic backing provided by The Books.

Best Coast – When I’m With You – A great pop band which I get confused with Beach House. The guitar fuzz may confuse your sunny eyewear choices, but there should be no doubt of the tap in your toe.

James Blake – I Only Know (What I Know Now) – Hyped as the next big thing in Dubstep. His compositions have always had that Hall & Oates Human Touch, but I think this masterpiece creates a new shine and path to see the worthiness of Blake.

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Ocean Beach, 2009

Welcome to the new look, a slightly different smell and the taste that’s always pleasing to my ears, and hopefully your ears as well. My desktop is filled up with new music and my fridge is full of tickets for upcoming shows to Lykke Li, Modest Mouse, Animal Collective, Rocco DeLucca and hopefully Iron & Wine, so it’s time once again to fill your Facebook stuffed minds with an alternative serving of the present and the past.

TV On The Radio – Heroes (David Bowie) – from the new War Child compilation. a pretty cool take with Kyp’s falsetto working well over David Sitek’s hectic production.

Mochipet and Spank Rock – Far Left (Funktronmix) – David Wang, the insanity behind Mochipet once again serves up one of his Daly Citified mixes of Spank Rock.

The Books Ft. Jose Gonzalez – Cello Song (Nick Drake) – from the Dark Was The Night a 4AD compilation benefitting the Red Hot organization.  This track from two of my favorite artists is a cover of Nick Drake’s classic song.

Canada ? Utah ? Who Cares ? I want Snow………

After going through everyone’s best-of 2007 list including my mail person, the local garbage men, and my buddy’s 2 year old who can’t even talk yet, it seems that radiohead, arcade fire, lcd soundsystem, m.i.a. and burial are on everyone’s list. I agree. Great releases, for sure. Well, enjoy the holiday season.

José González – Cycling Trivialities (Singer Songwriter) – another great song from a great 2007 release. it seems that everyone with an acoustic guitar and a mournful delivery seems to be compared to nick drake, but this postman of sadness comes the closest.

Alexandre Desplat – The Engagement (Classical) – from the excellent jonathan glazer film, ‘birth’. this songs conveys a sense of hope, false hope.

Soul Coughing – City Of Motors (???) – a great band that should reform. from the intricate wordplay, grooving upright bass, obscure sampling and the amazing drumming. this track shows of yuval gabay’s incredible sense of rhythm. they were one of the best live bands. the obscure muddled voice throughout the song is tori amos. hah

For the best and slightly untraditional holiday music, as well being a great radio station, check out:

Soma FM