The Entropy Show | 2.2.2012

Covering Han’s hour as well! Two whole wonderful hours of new music.

Also, NEW OF MONTREAL! OMG I AM SO HAPPY.


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Playlist:

  1. “Drifting In and Out” by Porcelain Raft
  2. “Shadow” by Gringo Star
  3. “Usual Suspects” by Ha Ha Tonka
  4. “No Future/No Past” by Cloud Nothings
  5. “The Arm” by Islands
  6. “The Greeks” by Is Tropical
  7. “The Dream” by Thee Oh Sees
  8. “Puts Me To Work” by Cate Le Bon
  9. “The Creature” by Kurt Vile
  10. “Terra Incognita” by Atlas Sound
  11. “Saved by Old Times” by Deerhunter
  12. “Wintered Debts” by Of Montreal
  13. “Brian Eno” by MGMT
  14. “The Valley” by Okkervil River
  15. “Same Mistake” by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
  16. “Sleep Forever” by Portugal. The Man
  17. “Down By The Water” by The Decemberists
  18. “Sonic Armada” by Air
  19. “No Matter What You Say” by Imperial Teen
  20. “Run Run Run” by The Velvet Underground
  21. “Roadrunner” by Modern Lovers
  22. “Black Mission Goggles” by Man Man
  23. “Let Clock Work” by The Beets
The Entropy Show | 1.26.2012

Playlist:

  1. “Summer Blood” by Phantom Vibration
  2. “Not Never” by Sleeper Agent
  3. “Little Shocks” by the Kaiser Chiefs
  4. “One Less Soul on Your Fiery List” by Okkervil River
    Original artist: David McComb
  5. “IOUs” by the Wombats
  6. “Lovefool” by the Morning Benders
    Original artist: the Cardigans
  7. “Ffunny Friends (The Naked and Famous Remix)” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
  8. “Plasticities” by Andrew Bird
  9. “So Begins Our Alabee” by Of Montreal
  10. “Weather Of A Killing Kind” by The Tallest Man On Earth
  11. “Kim & Jessie” by M83
  12. “Run Right Back” by the Black Keys
  13. “Georgia” by Band of Horses
    Original artist: Cee Lo Green 
pitchfork:

Tim Hecker’s Ravedeath, 1972, #30 on our Top 50 Albums of 2011.

Wow. That is totally Baker’s Piano Drop. On an album cover.

pitchfork:

Tim Hecker’s Ravedeath, 1972, #30 on our Top 50 Albums of 2011.

Wow. That is totally Baker’s Piano Drop. On an album cover.

Cover Story | 1 December ‘11

Hey everyone! Sorry I missed the last two weeks - life’s been a little crazy. Also, I hope you all had wonderful Thanksgivings!


Download Okkervil River’s new FREE covers EP, Golden Opportunities 2, over HERE! (You can even get it in lossless!!!)

Playlist:

  1. “Losing My Sledge” by TBC Poundsystem
    Original artist: LCD Soundsystem (“Losing My Edge”)
  2. “We Found Love” by Nathan K.
    Original artist: Rihanna
  3.  ”Love Lockdown” by White Lies
    Original artist: Kanye West
  4. “Welcome to the Jungle” by Ruby Isle
    Original artist: Guns ‘N Roses
  5. “Mr. Blue Sky” by Mayer Hawthorne
    Original artist: ELO
  6. “One Soul Less On Your Fiery List” by Okkervil River
    Original artist: David McComb
  7. “Hallelujah” by the Gaslight Anthem
    Original artist: Leonard Cohen
  8. “Heart of Glass” by Mini Mansions
    Original artist: Blondie
  9. “Heartbeats” by the Coral Sea
    Original artist: the Knife
  10. “Always Looking” by Cuff the Duke
    Original artist: the Dum Dum Girls
  11. “Hate To Say I Told So” by Mrs. Bishop
    Original artist: the Hives
  12. “Temptation Inside Your Heart” by the Morning Benders
    Original artist: the Velvet Underground 
Cover Story | 10 November ‘11

Playlist:

  1. “Suffragette City” by The Horrors
    Original artist: David Bowie
  2. “I Fought the Law” by The Clash
    Original artist: The Bobby Fuller Four
  3. “Lust For Life” by Tom Jones with the Pretenders
    Original artist: Iggy Pop 
  4. “You Shook Me All Night Long” by Arab Strap
    Original artist: AC/DC
  5. “Riot Act” by Okkervil River
    Original Artist: Elvis Costello
  6. “Unbelievable” by The Last Royals
    Original artist: EMF
  7. “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” by The Knocks
    Original artist: The Temptations
  8. “Let Your Love Flow” by Petra Haden
    Original Artist: The Bellamy Brothers
  9. “Heart of Glass” by Mini Mansions
    Original artist: Blondie
  10. “VCR” by The Antlers
    Original artist: The xx
  11. “Drain You” by Horse Feathers
    Original artist: Nirvana
  12. “Bulletproof” by Lou Barlow
    Original artist: La Roux
  13. “Radioactive” by Cee-Lo Green
    Original artist: Kings of Leon 
  14. “I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself” by The White Stripes
    Original artist: Burt Bacharach
  15. “Ballad of Big Nothing” by The Foxymorons
    Original artist: Elliot Smith
npr:

These Go To 11: Songs Best Heard Extra-Loud

There’s no denying certain songs are best experienced when played as loud as possible. Since this Friday, 11/11/11, is Nigel Tufnel Day — the unofficial holiday honoring the fictional Spinal Tap guitarist, who cranked his amplifiers past 10 — this week’s All Songs Considered episode is all about the songs that instantly make you want to turn the volume up. (NPR Music)

npr:

These Go To 11: Songs Best Heard Extra-Loud

There’s no denying certain songs are best experienced when played as loud as possible. Since this Friday, 11/11/11, is Nigel Tufnel Day — the unofficial holiday honoring the fictional Spinal Tap guitarist, who cranked his amplifiers past 10 — this week’s All Songs Considered episode is all about the songs that instantly make you want to turn the volume up. (NPR Music)

thekittencovers:

The Furry Underground

This is, by far, one of my favorite tumblrs these days. And this particular post may be my favorite.

thekittencovers:

The Furry Underground

This is, by far, one of my favorite tumblrs these days. And this particular post may be my favorite.

Cover Story | 3 November ‘11

It’s already November? Weird.

Playlist:

  1. “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Paul Anka
    Original artist: Michael Jackson
  2. “She Said, She Said” by The Black Keys
    Original artist: The Beatles
  3. Twist and Shout” by The Beatles
    Original artist: The Top Notes
  4. “She’s Not There” by Delta Spirit
    Original artist: The Zombies
  5. “Hounds of Love” by The Futureheads
    Original artist: Kate Bush
  6. “World Shut Your Mouth” by Death Cab For Cutie
    Original artist: Julian Cope
  7. “Georgia” by Band of Horses
    Original artist: Cee Lo Green
  8. “My Girl” by The Jesus & Mary Chain
    Original artist: The Temptations
  9. “The Chain” by Loch Lomond
    Original artist: Fleetwood Mac
  10. “This Charming Man” by Death Cab For Cutie
    Original artist: The Smiths
  11. “Mr. Blue Sky” by Mayer Hawthorne
    Original artist: Electric Light Orchestra
  12. “Lisztomania” by Edwin Van Cleef ft. Jane Hanley
    Original artist: Phoenix
  13. “I Can See For Miles” by Petra Haden
    Original artist: The Who
  14. “Close To Me” by Lou Canon
    Original artist: The Cure
  15. “Where Eagles Dare” by Superchunk
    Original artist: The Misfits
  16. “Tighten Up” by Phrase
    Original artist: The Black Keys
  17. “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” by The Gaslight Anthem
    Original artist: Jack Johnson

In case you missed it, here’s the (fantastic) new video from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

[Mildly NSFW, depending on where you work]

A friend on facebook wondered if this was a joke. It definitely is. Here are some other Macklemore videos for context.

In other news, I’m super excited for this show on November 19th in Eugene. Unfortunately, the show is sold out, but I will post pictures for all of you.