You voted, and the votes are tallied. Here’s the list of the Top Ten Best Live Shows of 2010! #10: TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL / SASQUATCH!– TIE When Kelly Montgomery hit Sasquatch! this year, she returned with terrific photos and a great round-up of the acts she managed to squeeze in. Here’s how she kicked
In this episode of BackStory, Clare of The Horn The Hunt shares the story behind their song “Old Town Cow” and then offers you a FREE download of their single “Raptor.” I try to get a mix of storytelling and abstraction in our songs- it’s more exciting for me to let go and catch random
Your voices have been heard, fair readers,and here are the Top Ten Songs of 2010, according to YOU! #10: “SILVIA” BY MIIKE SNOW AND “AIRPLANES” BY LOCAL NATIVES– TIE In an interview with Todd Prodanovich last September, Local Natives band member Taylor Rice said: “Airplanes” has been a song that has really connected with a
You did it! You voted, and now we can share the list of the Top Ten Albums of 2010– according to YOU! The National performs at Sasquatch! 2010 #10: HIGH VIOLET BY THE NATIONAL When Kelly Montgomery reported on Sasquatch! in Washington this June, she confessed to an obsession with this top-ten album from The
In this special bonus episode of BackStory, Netherfriends tell us the story behind their song “Bret Easton Ellis Novel.” The song starts out as a song about friends that I wish I could be. I was obsessed with the idea of false reality and how perfect our lives would be with small changes that may
Your votes are in, and this week we’re announcing the TOP TEN in each of the Year End Best Of categories. We kick off today with Best Artist, and thanks to a few ties, we’ve got a nice, long list for you… Shilpa Ray & Co. #10: GOGOL BORDELLO / SHILPA RAY AND HER HAPPY
The Kristy Lee give-away is over now, and we’ve crowned our winners: CONGRATULATIONS TO SIOUX, SHAR, BETHANY, KIM, AND MK! YOU HAVE WON TWO STICKER/CD COMBOS FROM KRISTY LEE! There are still a few give-aways going, and you can still get in on them. Let us help you with your Christmas shopping! The remaining active
In their fourth (and final) installment as our Artists in Residence, The Parlotones bring you “Snow.” Enjoy! BestNewBands.com
This installment of BackStory features the story behind Austin, Texas’ The Octopus Project‘s song “Catalog.” And the photo of the band above was taken by Wiley Wiggins– and he directed the video below, too. He’s a man about the Austin music scene these days and something of a renaissance man according to the Internet, but
If you haven’t already voted for your favorites of 2010, now’s the time! Tell you friends, share/tweet/stumbl it! Help your favorite bands, venues, & events win the prestigious title of BEST OF 2010! All six polls are below– take some time to be the decider. You’ve earned it! Which of the following do you think