Yuck is a fledgling UK band that has been together for the really long time period of just over a year. Yeah, they’re young both in age and duration as a band, but they’ve already been picked up by red-freakin-hot Fat Possum Records and will release their debut full-length early in 2011. Not too shabby for … Read more
The History Of Apple Pie’s debut single, “You’re So Cool,” came out well over a year ago and immediately caused a stir with its fuzzed out melody and raw power. Riding the wave dredged up by their emotional live performances – their latest single, “See You” is receiving a whole heap of buzz here from the blog-o-sphere. … Read more
I’ve been enamored with Yuck’s eponymous debut LP for over a year now – partially because it sounds like what my first album would sound like, if I possessed any musical skillz whatsoever. But also because I can literally hear the influences that led to such a refreshingly different and enthralling album. Maybe it’s because … Read more
A Speakers in Code Infomercial Speakers: Like good music? Sure. We all do. But what if I told you an album will soon be released that, while immediately accessible and familiar, has the potential to not only be immensely satisfying but to rock your freaking world? Would you like that? Audience: Yeeeeees! Speakers: Well, what if … Read more
All Photo Credit: Agatha Donkar “Hello everyone. We’re very excited to be playing for you in North Vagina. That’s funny because it sounds like Carolina…” This was the first thing uttered through a microphone Sunday night as Yuck took the stage. As far as I could tell, there was no laughter. Sunday night shows are … Read more
The Pitchfork Music Festival will take place on July 15th – 17th in Chicago, Illinois. The first batch of bands has got us rabid with unbridled anticipation: Animal Collective, TVOTR, Fleet Foxes, Cut Copy, Deerhunter, Ariel Pink, Destroyer, James Blake, Yuck, and others… Tickets go on sale at noon HERE. We will be there. Will … Read more
Our favorite album of the year: Bon Iver’s Bon Iver 50 Panda Bear – Tomboy (Paw Tracks) [buy the album] 49 Nicole Atkins – Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie) [buy the album] 48 GIVERS – In Light (Glassnote) [buy the album] 47 Admiral Fallow – Boots Met My Face (Lo-Five) [buy the album] 46 The Civil Wars – … Read more