http://www.thetripwire.com Rock music mp3, podcasts, news, blogs, reviews. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Once upon a time, three dashing young lads waved their respective mini-guitars twice over a bathtub full of Budweiser and ice. The ice melted into sand and the beer bottles became tall palm trees. The boys then hopped on their guitars-turned-surfboards and rode the daydream wave they had just created ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/hotbox-at-the-levisfader-fort-beach-fossils/ As if you weren't already intrigued by the possibility of a new M.I.A. album, now Diplo has provided the most mind-blowingly amazing similie to describe her forthcoming full length: "Gucci Mane meets Animal Collective." In an interview with Pedestrian.tv, Diplo discussed his participation in the album, stating: "Been in the ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/new-m-i-a-album-sounding-like-gucci-maneanimal-collective-hybrid/ Things this actually means: like Girls before them, worthwhile acts like Glasser and Tanlines will get a huge step-up in aid for getting their music out there. Also, the imprint will continue to be managed by founder Dean Bein. So, the whole thing seems like a win-win. Things this means in ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/matador-purchases-true-panther-sounds-music-label/ If muted, at first glance this video could almost be mistaken for a flapper chick's take on the "Single Ladies" viral video craze sans Terminator glove. That is, until the immediate close-up of the indie-rock beard that belongs to a man playing the heck out of his little baritone. But ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/bishop-allen-prove-you-dont-need-a-video-budget-when-youve-got-flappers-and-fringe/ NME is reporting that Yeah Yeah Yeahs are set to perform their 2003 debut masterstroke in its entirety this December  11-13 at the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in Minehead, England. According to report, the performance will be exclusive to the event and comprise the "first part of their show."  This ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/yeah-yeah-yeahs-to-perform-fever-to-tell-at-atp/ Of Montreal and Jon Brion are a match made in heaven, apparently: according to the band's Twitter, they "Just had a rad meeting with sir jon brion.looks like were gonna work together on the new album! Dreams do come true:•)." Kevin Shield's penchant for body paint and riding horses onstage ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/jon-brion-to-remix-of-montreal-help-with-new-album/ Ever find yourself wishing you had children? How about wishing that Colin Meloy would tuck those imaginary children in and read them a bedtime story? Well, sometimes dreams do come true. Word just leaked that Meloy and his wife/artist Carson Ellis have teamed-up to write a children's book together, with Meloy ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/06/colin-meloy-the-next-dr-seuss/ This is the part where the girl walks away. Most likely it's in slow motion and the camera pulls out on the guy as he drops the flowers to the floor. The girl is making her way to the door, pausing momentarily to look over her shoulder at ... http://www.thetripwire.com/listen/2009/11/05/exclusive-asobi-seksu-thursday/ Contrary to what their psychedelic rock n' roll music may suggest, Crystal Antlers are actually quite lovely. They are dream boats floating atop a bathtub lake of Budweiser and ice. Sound insane? Well, it's true! Please find the proof in the puddin' below, video gold of the Long Beachers visiting ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/05/hotbox-at-the-levis-fader-fort-crystal-antlers/ His words, not mine, folks. Either way, you can probably stop that long running bet with your bro who writes for the university paper about whether or not Oregon, New Jersey or Rhode Island will be the next Sufjan States record, because, well, it probably ain't going to happen. In ... http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/11/05/sufjan-calls-states-project-joke-becoming-cliche/