Pressed for Sound
February 2008 Archives
Animal Collective
are not your average sounding band. They are an inventive quartet that
mix the sounds of the Can, My Bloody Valentine, and bizarre tape
loops/abstract sound ideas into something positive and uplifting.
Continue reading Animal Collective to Release 'Water Curses' EP This Spring.
Hey Ian,
cheer up man. You're in the new Converse "Connectivity" campaign!
Wondering how a deceased rock icon like the late Joy Division singer
endorses a brand of sneakers? Me too.
Continue reading Converse Enlist Rebellious/Rock Icons to Connect With New Generation.
Frank Black is known for making comebacks -- the alt-rock icon reactivated his legendary band the Pixies in 2004 and also revived his Black Francis moniker last year with a fresh studio album called Bluefinger.
Continue reading Black Francis Shows His 'SVN FNGRS' on New EP.
Death Cab for Cutie have been busy hunting Sasquatch, climbing narrow stairs, and applying sunscreen for this year's Coachella Festival. But before any of that takes place the Bellingham, WA. natives will release their new single, the eight-minute "I
Will Possess Your Heart."
Continue reading Death Cab For Cutie to Release Eight-Minute Single.
The Velvet Underground are icons and rock and roll hall of famers whose influence can be heard on bands like The Raveonettes, The White Stripes, and even Radiohead. Yesterday, the blog Dead Flowers posted a download link to a rare Velvet Underground live set
in its entirety.