Free Energy
Good music emancipates the listener. Boring jobs, troubled relationships, rush hour traffic… such mundane prisons are no match for the liberating power of a fantastic pop song. Think of Stuck On Nothing as one giant stack of “Get Out Of Jail Free” cards.
Propelled by cowbell and carbonated guitars, Free Energy’s eponymous theme song—and debut single—finds front man Paul Spranger declaring “We’re gonna start a new life, and see how it goes.” Which is exactly what Paul and his songwriting foil, Scott Wells, did when they left St. Paul, MN for new digs in Philadelphia.
Free Energy marks a leap forward from their previous band, indie combo Hockey Night. “Hockey Night was not as focused, a little more reserved,” says the vocalist. By way of contrast, the driving pulse of Free Energy’s “Bang Pop” could jump start a stalled semi-truck, and “Bad Stuff” juxtaposes vapor trail guitars with nimble riffs that rival Thin Lizzy. Snippets of glam, power pop, bubblegum and arena rock all filter into the mix.
Stuck On Nothing is not music for the arms-folded set holding up the back wall. “With Free Energy, the first thing we do is make sure the drums sound awesome,” explains Sprangers. “Then we build on top of that, so everything is solid, well thought out, and distilled to its essence.” The vocals are always audible and up front. Free Energy make singing along just as easy as stamping your feet and clapping in time. “There’s a lot of optimism and positivity in the music, lyrics and imagery,” the singer concedes. Do not resist the exuberance. You can’t stop the children of the revolution.
“Stuck on Nothing” is now available for digital download on iTunes here!
News
Mar. 04, 2010
Hang out with AM Taxi!
If you’re in the NYC area, come hang out with AM Taxi at Angels and Kings after their show at Bowery Ballroom on March 8th!
Mar. 03, 2010
Kate Nash’s new video
Kate Nash has just released her new video for her single “Do Wah Doo” from the forthcoming album “My Best Friend is You”
Mar. 02, 2010
Little Sister
Crystal Antlers are giving away the tracks from their Little Sister/Dead Horses 7” coming March 9th. Stereogum has the premiere of “Little Sister”, head over and give it a listen.
Mar. 02, 2010
Permalight Out Today!
Rogue Wave’s 4th album Permalight is out today! Some goodies..
Yahoo! Sessions
AOL Interface
The Street Date Album Stream
Mar. 02, 2010
In The Dark..Mystery
You can now pre-order The Whigs upcoming album “In The Dark.” They have some great deluxe edition stuff, including mystery packs! Check it out.
Mar. 01, 2010
Stuck On Nothing
Check out Free Energy‘s Insound studio session featuring tracks “Free Energy”, “Bang Pop”, and “Dream City.” Also head over to Spinner to hear the album a week early!
Feb. 25, 2010
Stripped down Soft Pack
Check out The Soft Pack perform stripped down tracks from their new album. (via Rolling Stone)
Feb. 25, 2010
Keane Announces “Night Train”
Following the worldwide success of their first three albums, the members of Keane announce today the release date of Night Train to be released on Cherrytree/Interscope Records in the U.S. on May 11. The band who has had three consecutive #1 albums in their native UK and have played sold out shows throughout the US will also soon announce tour dates in North America for this coming Spring.
Night Train features eight powerful new tracks which were written and recorded during the band’s Perfect Symmetry world tour that saw them playing to packed arenas in 28 countries. The album takes its title from the band’s favourite mode of transportation during the tour, and includes Keane’s genre-busting collaborations with Somali/Canadian rapper K’Naan, ‘Stop For A Minute’ and ‘Looking Back’.
Feb. 25, 2010
URB//Bodega Girls
Bodega Girls are giving away “Primetime Sexcrime” for free. URB has the premiere!
Feb. 25, 2010
Pandora + Permalight
You can stream Rogue Wave‘s new album Permalight before it’s out next week (via Pandora)
Feb. 18, 2010
AM Taxi Spring Tour Dates
AM Taxi will be hitting the road with The Spill Canvas, check out the dates below!
Feb. 18, 2010
Free Energy
“Stuck On Nothing” coming 3/9!
Free Energy - Free Energy from DFA Records on Vimeo.
Feb. 09, 2010
Vote For AM Taxi
AM Taxi is up for MTVU Freshman with their video for “The Mistake.” Please take a minute to vottttteee!
Feb. 04, 2010
Primetime Sex Crime
The Bodega Girls’ digital 45 Primetime Sex Crime, featuring the tracks “Primetime Sex Crime” and “Blackout”, is available now on iTunes!
Feb. 02, 2010
Congratulations To The Messenger
The Messenger has been nominated for two Academy Awards:
Best Original Screenplay
Best Supporting Actor
Feb. 01, 2010
Upcoming Bodega Girls Dance Parties
Bodega Girls Dance Parties. from Bodega Girls on Vimeo.
Jan. 28, 2010
LA Record Release Shows Announced
The Soft Pack have released location information for their 10- show record release in LA. Info after the break..
Jan. 21, 2010
NYC - Bodega Girls Want To Party With You
The Bodega Girls are coming! NYC- if you have not experienced the band’s hedonistic dance party, you truly are missing out. It is always a party. Bodega Girls were named one of the “25 Must-Hear Artists from CMJ” by SPIN, have appeared on NPR’s Here And Now, and were featured on Entourage with their track “She’s Into Black Guys.” Dates are after the jump..
Jan. 21, 2010
@DUBband
Drink Up Buttercup has posted a new live video for “Young Ladies” off their forthcoming record Born And Thrown On A Hook coming 3/23
Jan. 21, 2010
Soft Pack Mini- Tour
The Soft Pack is excited to announce a string of US dates to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut album, out February 2nd on Kemado Records. The mini-tour will see the band take the stage with Phoenix, throw an album release party in their hometown San Diego, play select record stores and travel to the East Coast for dates in New York City and Philadelphia. On Friday, February 12th, the band will make their US network television debut with a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Most notably, the band is teaming up with FYF Fest and their infamous vegetable oil-fueled bus for a run 10-shows in Los Angeles on January 30th. The marathon tour will start at 10:30 am and wrap at approximately 1am, with stops including friend’s backyards, record stores, and the beaches of Los Angeles. Fans are invited to meet The Soft Pack at their first location and follow the bus to all ten stops or meet up with the caravan throughout the day.
More info below..
Jan. 19, 2010
Young Ladies
Check out a new track from Drink Up Buttercup “Young Ladies” (via The Tripwire)
Jan. 15, 2010
The Mistake
Check out the new video from AM Taxi “The Mistake.” The band will be releasing their debut album June 2010 and play this summer’s Warped Tour.
AM Taxi - The Mistake
AM Taxi | MySpace Music Videos
Jan. 12, 2010
Tossed Out Into A Sea Of Normal
Like children, songs are born of mysterious unions, hidden from prying eyes and ears till maturity before being thrown into the harsh realities of the “real life.” Embracing this analogy to its fullest, Drink Up Buttercup will release a live video document of every song from their debut record, stripped of studio trickery & audio comfort zones, embracing the strange surroundings they find themselves in - basements filled with balloons, children’s playgrounds and old folks homes. One new track will be released every Tuesday, culminating, on March 23rd, with the release of their debut LP Born and Thrown on a Hook. The project begins today, Jan. 12th as it should, in the basement of Jim & Farzad’s parents’ houses with the record’s opening track “Seasickness Pills.”
Jan. 07, 2010
Tap Tap Revenge Is Bulletproof
Attention iPhone users: You can now play Tap Tap Revenge to La Roux’s “Bulletproof”. Get addicted! (open link in your iPhone, must have already downloaded Tap Tap 3 downloaded)
Jan. 07, 2010
“w/Somebody” Video Premiere
Check out the latest video from Zambri “w/ Somebody” (via Spinner)
Jan. 06, 2010
LA Peeps: Have The Soft Pack Play Your House!
Hey LA,
The Soft Pack want to play your house, and maybe pee on your rug. Get into it!
- FTW!
Dec. 19, 2009
White Rabbits At The Moog Factory
The band playing tracks from “It’s Frightening” on Moogs!
Dec. 19, 2009
Some caroler’s take on La Roux
Cherrytree singers take on La Roux’s “Bulletproof” kind of hilarious.
Dec. 15, 2009
Things To Look Forward In 2010
SPIN has compiled a list of albums to look forward to in 2010, check out the list including The Soft Pack!
Dec. 09, 2009
Congrats To FTW Artists..
Colbie Caillat, Pet Shop Boys, and Melanie Fiona on your Grammy nominations! We are so proud!
Dec. 09, 2009
The Soft Pack Release New Song
Check out “C’mon” from their forthcoming album out 2/2/10 on Kemado. (via Pitchfork)
Dec. 03, 2009
Zambri On BBC Radio 1
Death Metal Disco Scene remixed the Zambri track, “W/ Somebody”, and you can hear the radio debut HERE. 9pm GMT, 4pm NYC time!!!
Dec. 03, 2009
Melanie Fiona Grammy Nomination!
Congrats to FTW artist Melanie Fiona for her Grammy Nomination!!!!
Dec. 01, 2009
The Whigs Announce Album Release
“In The Dark” will be released March 2, 2010 on ATO Records. More info at Rolling Stone.
Dec. 01, 2009
Congrats To The Messenger!
On their 2009 Spirit Award Nominations:
Best First Feature: Oren Moverman
Best Supporting Actress: Samantha Morton
Best Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson
Best Screenplay: Oren Moverman & Alessandro Camon
Nov. 20, 2009
Hatcham Social Video Premiere
Head over to Spinner to check out the video for “Sidewalk”
Nov. 19, 2009
Best Art Vinyl
Bat For Lashes, La Roux, and Pet Shop Boys are up for Best Art Vinyl of 2009. You can cast your vote for best vinyl here.
Nov. 19, 2009
Vote For La Roux!
iTunes will announce their artist and song of the year in December but this time they want your opinion too and have opened voting on their Facebook page. The most popular picks from Facebook fans will be named the Peoples Choice album and song of the year. Both In For The Kill and the La Roux album are shortlisted in the top 20 songs and albums of the year; voting is open now and closes at 5pm (GMT) on December 1. Winners will be announced early December. Cast your VOTE!
Nov. 19, 2009
Exclusive Tegan and Sara Photo Shoot & Contest
SPIN has a great photo gallery as well as a chance to win a “IN ON AT” photo book bundle!
Nov. 17, 2009
Bodega Girls / Boston Music Awards
Bodega Girls is up for “Best DJ/ Electronic Act of the Year” and “Best Song of the Year” for the Boston Music Awards. Vote Here!
Nov. 17, 2009
Looking for the perfect gift?
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Check out Anvil! The Story Of Anvil DVD in Cool Hunting’s Gift Guide.
Nov. 13, 2009
Stephen Colbert Shaves Woody Harrelson’s Head
Check out the video and go see THE MESSENGER!
Nov. 12, 2009
The Soft Pack Album Details
The Soft Pack self-titled album will be released on February 2, 2010 on Kemado Records. See below for the tracklisting!
Nov. 10, 2009
The Upwelling Are Vigilantes
New “Vigilante” tour dates with All American Rejects!
Nov 10 - Showcase Live - Foxboro, MA
Nov 11 - Showcase Live - Foxboro, MA
Nov 13 - St Vincent College - Latrobe, PA
Nov 16 - Patriot Center - Fairfax, VA
Nov 17 - Millersville University - Millersville, PA
Nov 18 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Nov 19 - The Holmes Center - Boone, NC
Nov 20 - House of Blues Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Nov 22 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
Nov 24 - Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center - Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 25 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
Nov 27 - IP CASINO RESORT AND SPA - Biloxi, MS
Nov 28 - Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino - Bossier City, LA
Nov 29 - The Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
Dec 1 - Pavilion at Concrete St - Corpus Christi, TX
Dec 2 - Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station - San Antonio, TX
Dec 4 - The Swamp - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Dec 5 - House of Blues Orlando - Orlando, FL
Dec 6 - Filmore at Jackie Gleason Theater - Miami Beach, FL
Nov. 10, 2009
Port O’Brien and Urban Outfitters
“My Will Is Good” was featured on Urban Outfitters “Music Monday”
Nov. 10, 2009
La Roux Winter Tour Dates
Hot off the heels of a sold-out stateside tour, South London synth-pop sensation La Roux have just announced winter tour dates where they’ll perform tracks from their just released, self-titled debut referred to by the New York Times as “…dizzying fun.” The tour kicks off in Boston on January 31 at the Paradise Rock Club and wraps in New York City on February 11 at Webster Hall.
Tour dates below..
Nov. 02, 2009
White Rabbits Daytrotter Encore Session
Percussion Gun
Rudie Fails
Fox Hunting
The Salesman
