Handel's Messiah @ The Kennedy Center 12/21/08

Hokay, so not quite as good as Ra Ra Riot, but still respectable.  It sounded good!  But the following are the reasons why it could have been a bit better:

1.   $10 for RRR, $20 for Handel

2.  I could stand next to Roxie at RRR, Had to sit BEHIND Roxie at Handel

3.  Could see entire stage at RRR, could see appx. half at Handel*

4.  Knew every RRR song, Knew 2:34 of Hallelujah from Handel

5.  Dance party time with RRR, Sit and chill a few feet from the ceiling at Handel

6.  Was 20 feet from RRR and at same level, 520 feet from Handel and 100 feet in the air

7.  Telecasters at RRR, no telecasters at Handel

8.  Lyrics in regular English at RRR, lyrics in Ye Olde English at Handel

9.  Had to climb 5 steps to go to the bathroom at RRR, Had climb up four flights of steps for out seats at Handel

10. PARTY TIME banner at RRR, No PARTY TIME banner at Handel

* In all fairness there is a huge beam in front of the Ottobar stage

In conclusion, Handel's Messiah sounded awesome even if only 2/3 of it was actually seen, but if you are heading down to the Kennedy Center to see the orchestra anytime soon, pay for more than the cheapest ticket.  It will be worth being able to sit next to who you go with!

Ra Ra Riot @ The Ottobar 12/16/08

First up : Princeton

I could see them having hard time rising above the Vampire Weekend comparison with the Ivy League reference, similar simplicity, and often used afro-beats. But, from what I have read about Vampire Weekend's live shows, Princeton certainly has them beat in that arena. They got some bodies shaking, had guest spots with members of Ra Ra Riot, and even spontaneously threw a guitar to the ground. No complaints here. The drummer also looked like Adam Brody, which may or many not be a plus depending on your man taste.

Second: So Many Dynamos

I think there were going for some sort of experimental/dance rock mash up. But all I could focus on was the singer's rather annoying voice that seemed like it belonged on Warped Tour. And when they got bitchy with the sound guy about the exact level of vocals in their monitors, it was game over for me. Permanently filed under : Emo-haired assholes

Third: Ra Ra Riot

AMAZING SHOW. Tons of energy and sweeping melodies. The cellist and violinist were exceptionally good instrumentalists which I guess is why Ra Ra Riot can form so many songs around their instruments instead of a typical lead guitar. There was plenty of moving and grooving despite the fact that there were six of them on the somewhat tiny Ottobar stage. They did make me wait a while to hear Ghost Under Rocks, but still didn't save it for the last song or the encore. In fact, the encore was two songs from their first EP and not included on the Rhumb Line. I noticed a few people intensely singing along, but most were like me, just happy to hear more even if they didn't know the words. The encore also called out all of the members of the other bands in a last call to close out the tour. The highlight bar far was the "Party Time" banner that emerged, not surpringly carried out the the brothers from Princeton. The night ended with Ra Ra Riot's lead singer Wes wearing as a cape as he exited the stage.

Ra Ra Riot:

Everybody:

links!

Ra Ra Riot

Princeton

So Many Dynamos

CHANGES ARE COMING

BEWARE!

Indiephonic! Show #5 YES!

A shortened playlist for this monday.  Only 50 minutes don't be too disappointed! It is still awesome!

New Slang - The Shins - Oh, inverted World

For Emma - Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Safety Bricks - Kevin Drew - Spirit If...

If You're Feeling Sinister - Belle and Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister

How Will I Ever Find My Way Home? - British Sea Power - Open Season

Scientist Studies - Death Cab For Cutie - We Have The Facts and We're Voting Yes

Head Rolls Off - Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight

Too Too Too Fast - Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line

Angel In The Snow - Elliott Smith - New Moon

Fine Young Cannibals - Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer

Paper Thin Walls - Modest Mouse - The Moon & Antarctica

DOWNLOAD IT!

Indiephonic! on WMBC Episode #5 (October 6, 2008)

This Weeks Shows and Last Weeks Albums

What it do. You know what time it is. Can I get a drum roll please??  *insert snare drum roll here* Yup, you got it! This week's shows and  last week's albums.

10/6 The Kills w/ DJ Emily Rabbit - The Ottobar (free show)

10/7 Hot Chip w/ Growing - Ram's Head Live (cancelled)

10/8 Hot Chip w/ Growing - 9:30 Club (sold out)

10/9 Of Montreal w/Love is All - 9:30 Club (sold out)

10/10 Girl Talk w/ Grand Buffet - 9:30 Club (sold out)

10/10 Ten Elevenths Birthday Bash - 14th Floor Tower D Common Room, Towson University, contact manchegorecords@gmail.com for details on how to get in!

Oh and upon further review, nothing came out last week so im sorry that this portion of the post is going to be taking a rain check for next week.

Indiephonic! Show #4

How goes it all you Indiephnic folk?  Thanks to those who tuned in today for another quality episode of my show.  So here is the podcast and then the playlist afterwards. I hope you enjoy!

Indiephonic! on WMBC Show #4 (September 29, 2008)

Crying - TV on the Radio - Dear Science

You Got Me - VHS or Beta - Night on Fire

Soft Touch - Working for a Nuclear City - Businessmen & Ghosts

Maybe - The Submarines - Honeysuckle Weeks

Palace Flophouse and Grill - Bound Stems - The Family Afloat

Cold Wind - Arcade Fire - Cold Wind Single

Hummingbird - Wilco - The Wilco Book

Hoppipolla - We Are Scientists - Crap Attack

Anna Lee - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Broom

Let It Be So - Southeast Engine - A Wheel Within A Wheel

Toil and Trouble - Say Hi - The Wishes and the Glitch

Confessor - Annuals - Such Fun

A Century of Fakers - Belle and Sebastian - Push Barman to Open Old Wounds

This Weeks Shows and Last Weeks Albums

Hello all you Indiephonic fans! Here is this weeks edition of this weeks shows and last weeks albums.

Sam Champion - Heavenly Bender - North Street

Cold War Kids - Loyalty to Loyalty - Downtown

Mogwai - The Hawk is Howling - Matador

Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue - Reprise

   

9/30 Stereolab w/ Atlas Sound and Chessie - 9:30 Club

10/2 Ratatat w/ Panther and E*Rock - The Black Cat (sold out)

10/3 Fleet Foxes w/ Frank Fairfield - The Black Cat (sold out)

10/4 Jukebox the Ghost w/ Say Hi and Junior League Band - The Black Cat

10/5 Ratatat w/ Panther and E*Rock - Sonar

There you have it. And be sure to listen tomorrow from 11a-12. It is imperative.

3rd Show Playlist

Sorry its coming so late, but here is the playlist from the third show!

Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks - Los Campesinos! - Hold on Now, Youngster...

Prove My Hypothesis - Death Cab for Cutie - You Can Play These Songs With Chords

A Sketch for ESG - Foals - Red Socks Pugie Single

Needles and Pills - Peter Bjorn and John - Seaside Rock

Robots - Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords

Le Ruse - Tapes 'n Tapes - Walk it Off

Memory Lane - Elliot Smith - From a Basement on the Hill

Vacation - Buridan's Ass - Stuck

Walcott - Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

Love Lockdown - Kanye West - 808s and Heartbreak

Lover's Spit - Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it in People

Lover's Day - TV on the Radio - Dear Science

There you have it! Remember to download the podcast!!!

Show Number 3!

Here is the link for show number 3! The list of tracks will be posted later tonight. Enjoy!

Indiephonic! on WMBC Show #3 (September 22, 2008)

This Weeks Installment of This Weeks Shows and Lasts Weeks Releases

So there have been a few noteworthy albums put out in the last week.  Here they are!

TV on the Radio - Dear Science - Interscope

Yo La Tengo - They Shoot We Score - Egon

King's of Leon - Only By The Night - RCA

Bound Stems - The Family Afloat - Flameshovel

Simian Mobile Disco - FabricLive 41 - Fabric

Peter Bjorn and John - Seaside Rock - Wichita 

And now for some shows!

9/25 Oxford Collapse - The Back Cat

9/26 Cut Copy - 9:30 Club (soldout)

9/26 Black Kids - The Black Cat

9/27 Black Kids - The Ottobar

9/28 Wye Oak (opening for the Dodos) - Sonar Club Stage

Be sure to listen to my show today and maybe you will even hear some tracks from a few of those new albums released this past week!

Show #2 Playlist and Podcast Success

Can I get a hoo-rah for those who listened today and a second hoo-rah for the no technical difficulties today?! Thanks to all those who listened and if you didn't I do have a special treat for you today: my show in podcast form!  So listen, download, and enjoy!  Here is the playlist for this week's show.

Show #2 (September 15, 2008) 

Dying is Fine - Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line

Dead + Rural - Handsome Furs - Plague Park

For All the Tanning Salons in Texas - Chin Up Chin Up - Chin Up Chin Up

A Million Piece Puzzle - Buridan's Ass - Stuck

Second Chance - Liam Finn - I'll Be Lightning

One By One All Day - The Shins - Oh, Inverted World

Profanity Prayers - Beck - Modern Guilt

Love No - The Teenagers - Reality Check

The Mending of the Gown - Sunset Rubdown - Random Spirit Lover

Your New Twin Sized Bed - Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs

Back of the Yards - Oxford Collapse - Bits

Pot Kettle Black - Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Kissing the Beehive - Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer

And here is some info on Buridan's Ass:

Who: Brooks Steele (Guitarist from Albatross)

What: Buridan's Ass

Where: Baltimore

Contact: www.myspace.com/electricshirtfactory and brkssteele@hotmail.com

Thanks for listening and tune in again next week!

PS. If you want to subscribe to my podcast in iTunes, got to the advanced tab and click "subscribe to podacst" then enter http://indiephonic.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default  and you are good to go!

This Week in Shows and New Releases

Hello all.  Here is this week's installment of local shows and new noteworthy albums!

Shows

9/17 Mogwai w/ Fuck Buttons - 9:30 Club

9/17 Death Vessel w/ Micha Blue Smaldone - Black Cat

9/19 Sunset Rubdown w/ Parenthetical Girls - Black Cat

Albums

Peter, Bjorn, and John - Seaside Rock

Calexico - Carried to Dust

Stars - Sad Robots EP

Styrofoam - A Thousand Words

Okkervil River - The Stand Ins

Kimya Dawson - Alphabutt

And there you have it, last weeks new releases and this weeks shows!

Show #1 Playlist, Failed Podcast

So thank you for everyone who tuned in today!  It was a pretty awesome first show for the semester.  Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, anyone who was planning on listening to the podcast is going to be disappointed.  I had trouble recording it, so this first show will not be available, but hopefully the upcoming shows will be.  Anywho, here is the playlist for show #1 of the semester.

Soldier's Grin - Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer

Partie Traumatic - Black Kids - Partie Traumatic

Electric Feel (Justice Remix) - MGMT - Electric Feel

Fish in a Womb - The Faint - Fasciinatiion

Peacebone - Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam

Broken Heartbeats Sound Like Breakbeats - Los Campesinos! - Hold On Now, Youngster...

Red Socks Pugie - Foals - Antidotes

Planisphere (Part 2) - Justice - Planisphere

Ares - Bloc Party - Intimacy

Broken - Late of the Pier - Fantasy Black Channel

In the New Year - The Walkmen - You & Me

For Emma - Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Please Don't - Bears - Simple Machinery

New semester of Indiephonic! tomorrow!!

So as previously stated, i think, my time slot for this next semester is 11a - 12p on mondays.  I know its kind of a weird time so I decided I'd be making podcasts of my show this semester so you can listen to them and download them if your heart so desires.  Just check back here and I will be sure to be uploading my shows and hopefully letting you know about some new releases and shows coming up.  So be sure to tune in tomorrow if you can and check back later for the podcast!!!

and the only show worth while this week...

9/8 Tokyo Police Club - The Ottobar

Last Weeks Releases, This Weeks Shows

Releases

The Oxford Collapse - Bits - Subpop 

The Faint - Fasciinatiion - blank.wav

Conor Oberst - Conor Oberst - Merge

Brazillian Girls - New York City

Shows

Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos/The Audrye Sessions and Revival - 9:30 Club - 8/13

The Faint/Shy Child/Jaguar Love - 9:30 Club - 8/16 (I'll be there!)

Not so many good shows this week, but the new Oxford Collapse record is definitely worth checking out.

In other news, only 2 more weeks till show numero uno! be sure to tune in.

New Indiephonic! main website!

So I've decided to upgrade from myspace because i think it is a pain to use.  Here is the new Indiephonic! website on blogger in the form of a blog.  Along with the new website, there will be a new time too.  Indiephonic! will now be on from 11a till 12p on Monday mornings due to my new schedule for the semester.  Also, I am going to be trying to post new releases, local shows, and podcasts of my shows.  So I hope everyone enjoys the new website and tunes in to the first show on August 29th! It will be awesome!