Archive for May, 2011
Dashboard Confessional at Daytrotter
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Emo, Indie Rock on May 26, 2011
I am a little bit embarrassed that On The Couch hasn’t had a blog post about Daytrotter Sessions. Daytrotter is a fantastic website of Horseshack Recording from the great state of Illinois. The website has an epic library of indie rock artists who have popped in at Horseshack Recordings and recorded four or five live songs. A couple of weeks back Dashboard Confessional contributed four songs. You can sign up for Daytrotter and download most of their library for free. The library is truly huge with epic pieces from such artists as David Bazan, Tegan and Sara, Tokyo Police Club, and Say Hi. Read the rest of this entry »
Codes and Keys: The Verdict
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, New Releases on May 23, 2011
I have been struggling with the new Death Cab For Cutie album Codes and Keys which will be released on May 25th. I’ve written several blog posts about my trepidation of a new album, (mainly because Death Cab’s last album was god awful and the band has been moving in a new direction since the release of Narrow Stairs.) Codes and Keys does sound quite a bit different from Narrow Stairs in many respects. The songs have more synth and vocals layered throughout the songs, just as promised. However, my first response to the new album was “meh.” There isn’t a single track on the entire album that has blown me away or that changed my opinion of the new direction Death Cab has decided to take. A lot of other reviews and opinions have hailed this album as an example of a band that has evolved and has reached a new pinnacle. Read the rest of this entry »
New Mixtapes On the Couch
Posted by T. William Gooch in Electronic, Fun Rock, Indie Rock, On The Couch Mixtape on May 22, 2011
Yesterday we unveiled our latest feature here On the Couch. The staff will be compiling mixtapes for your listening enjoyment on a periodic basis. This is planned to be a scheduled event but we have yet to nail down a solid plan, so until then if you are looking for our latest mixtapes you can find them at the top of the page under the tab “On the Couch Mixtapes“.
Music the Vander Wey has produced his first tape and I have just completed one of my own. Sadly you can’t stream the tapes directly on our blog YET, until we get that bug fixed just click on the cover art and you will surf on over to 8tracks.com and you can listen there. There are a couple of notes one should know about the mixes, you can only skip two tracks, there are only 8 songs per mix, and if you would like to buy the tune there is an Amazon link to the right of the song information.
Young Scolla’s Seconds Away Set To Drop June 28th!
Posted by T. William Gooch in Hip-Hop, New Releases on May 20, 2011
Ya I am a little late on this but that doesn’t mean that I’m not excited about the news. Young Scolla’s debut album will be released on June 28th and I couldn’t be happier. Mostly because the stuff he putting out is fresh and I helped a little bit with the production cost 
Back in February I found his Kickstarter campaign and was drawn in by the sincerity of the project. So, I donated $25 and in return for my donation I will be receiving a signed copy of the CD and if I lived in ATL or D.C. I would be a VIP at the release party. It would have been cool to be at the release party but I don’t think I’ll be in the area at that time. The signed copy of the CD is reward enough for being a part of a dope project like Seconds Away.
Jimmy Eat World Live
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Emo, Jimmy Eat World on May 17, 2011
Last week I was on an extended farewell tour of the Western United States. I am facing the specter of moving across the United States to Vermont for law school at the end of the summer. I spent most of my time in Portland but was able to make it to the beach for a day. On the way back to Montana I visited T. William in Ogden, Utah. A couple weeks before my 2,150 mile excursion I bought tickets to go see one of my all time favorite bands: Jimmy Eat World.
I, The Impressed
Isn’t it great when you come across a CD from a band you’ve heard one or two songs from, and it ends up being friggin’ amazing? Although rare, this does occur every once in a while. Fortunately for me, it happened just a little bit ago, and because of this rare occurrence, I have decided to write on the guys the pulled it off.
I, give you: I, The Breather
I, The Breather is another one of those brutal metal bands that I love to fall in love with. The very first song on the CD will tell you exactly why, and I will post that video at the bottom of this blog.
The Title Track of Two Matchsticks
Posted by T. William Gooch in Folk Rock, Indie Rock on May 11, 2011
The Wooden Birds have unveiled the title track of their upcoming album, Two Matchsticks. The group is fronted by Andrew Kenny, formerly of the American Analog Set, and backed up by Leslie Sisson (vocalist/guitarist), Sean Haskins (drummer), and Matt Pond (guitarist). Kenny has also done guest work with Album Leaf, Her Space Holiday, Styrofoam, Ola Podrida, Arthur & Yu, and Broken Social Scene.
The new work was written entirely by Kenny and recorded in his home. It is reported that Death Cab for Cutie‘s Ben Gibbard and members of Ola Podrida have lent their talents on Two Matchsticks.
Memphis May Fire
First of all, let me apologize for taking so long to write a new blog. I know it’s been a while, but truth is, I haven’t heard anyone lately that’s inspired me enough to write anything about them… until now.
Allow me to introduce, Memphis May Fire.
I had never heard of this band up until last week while I was searching through iTunes, but when I previewed the very first song on their new album, “The Hollow”, I knew I had to get it. Although I was a little hesitant at first, due to all the other bands I’ve gotten this feeling from that have just completely let me down, I followed through and got the album. Since I got it, it’s been the only thing I’ve been listening to, and it is better than what I expected. From my knowledge, these guys have been around since about 2006ish, and I am pretty pissed I haven’t heard of them until now.
Baby Baby It Is Friday!!
Posted by T. William Gooch in Alternative, Fun Rock, Indie Rock on May 6, 2011
Baby Baby is the face of Fun Rock
You know I how I love to put out a music suggestion for the weekend, and today is no different!! Yesterday I ran across Baby Baby after receiving an email from Team Clermont. I have to say that I couldn’t be happier that said email was sent and that I had the time to explore some of the artists the firm represents. Baby Baby definitely got me through a very boring Thursday afternoon and I have a feeling they will be pushing me through the weekend too.
Music The Vander Wey Is Hitting The Road
Posted by musicthevanderwey in Alternative, Emo, Indie Rock, The Cribs on May 5, 2011
I’m going to be traveling to the hipster capital of the world Portland next week. I will be there visiting a high school friend, but I should have ample opportunities to try and track down one of my all time favorite bands The Cribs. Rumor has it that they are currently busy at work conjuring a new album. I want to ask them about the new album and how its feels to get back to their roots as three member band. Other than that I plan on trolling through record stores and avoiding Pabst Blue Ribbon.
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