Pressed for Sound: Coachella 2008: February 2008 Archives

Pressed for Sound

Coachella 2008: February 2008 Archives

animal collective
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.

Death Cab For Cutie_2008.jpgDeath 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."

once.jpgOne of last night's most endearing Oscar moments was Glen Hansard's acceptance speech for best original song and host Jon Stewart bringing back musical partner Markéta Irglová after she was cut off from delivering hers.

Coachella 2008: Why You Need to be There

portishead1.jpgEnough Jack Johnson jokes already, the whining about the headliners, and the 107 degree heat, Coachella is one of the best things that has ever happened to Southern California. I'm not going to lie. When I first saw the official announcement I was B-U-M-M-E-D. Most of the lineup is comprised of relatively unknown indie bands and Deejays that have yet to make a ripple in anyone's universe, but that doesn't mean you won't discover your next favorite band.

spiritualized_1.jpgSpiritualized front man Jason Pierce (J. Spaceman) is finally returning with a brand new album. It's been over 5 years since the release of Amazing Grace, but the recent "acoustic mainlines" tour in England and the United States showed audiences that the ex-Spacemen 3 icon has been hard at work.