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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
On Hiatus - Spydercricket Will Be Back!
The Spydercricket Music Podcast is on hiatus for the time being, but never fear - we will be back! We are in the midst of major website overhaul and podcast restructuring. When we come back, we will be new and improved.
For now, email us with your music news and recommendations.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Episode 40: Subpop Not Subpar
It's Time to Celebrate the Indie Record LabelWe are back for an all-new adventure here at Spydercricket. Though we normally highlight fantastic bands that we love, we thought it would be a great time to focus on some movers and shakers in the music industry. Clearly, we want to focus on a label that has brought many bands we have talked about previously here at Spydercricket. So you're in for a treat. Really.
Upcoming Shows
- Gomez and Josh Ritter - 3/26 @ Ram's Head Live in Baltimore
- Brandi Carlile - 3/26 @ the Birchmere
- Melodime opening for Honor by August - 3/28 @ the 930 Club
- Mates of State and the Black Kids - 4/4 @ the 930 Club
- Bowerbirds - 4/25 @ the Rock-n-Roll Hotel
- Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - 5/8 and 5/9 @ the 930 Club
- The B-52's - 5/13 @ Ram's Head Live in Baltimore
- Jenny Owen Youngs and Jukebox the Ghost - 5/23 @ the Rock-n-Roll Hotel
- Band of Horses - 6/12 @ Ram's Head Live in Baltimore
- No Doubt - 6/14 @ Nissan Pavilion
Music News
- Dakota Fanning does the Runaways?
- Prince and Target - happy together?
- Indie rock labels find times are tough
- Arcade Fire vs. The Flaming Lips
- No Doubt gives something extra to ticket buyers
- Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams get hitched
Sub Pop Records
One of the truly great independent record labels, Sub Pop has both artistic cred (with artists such as Iron & Wine, The Shins, and Wolf Parade) and legendary status (have you ever heard of Nirvana?). Continuing the trend of finding great music since their inception in 1986, Sub Pop has put out tons of records and artists that make their mark in the music industry.
Some Trivia:
- Sub Pop's only platinum records is Nirvana's Bleach.
- The Shins' single "New Slang" has gone gold.
- Sub Pop is currently in a joint venture with Warner Brothers Music.
- Sub Pop evolved from a fanzine originally called Subterranean Pop.
- Blitzen Trapper
- Fleet Foxes
- Vetiver
- Flight of the Conchords
- Band of Horses
- The Postal Service
- Chad VanGaalen
- The Go! Team
The Five
Five great songs by Sub Pop artists
1. The Shins - So Says I
2. Iron & Wine - Jezebel
3. Wolf Parade - You are a Runner, and I am My Father's Son
4. The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
5. The Go! Team - Huddle Formation
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Until next time...
Later schmoopie!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Episode 39: We Go Back to Canada to Check out Tokyo
Friday, February 6, 2009
Episode 38: Canada Invades Spydercricket!
There has to be something said for a guy who is part of a hardcore band like Alexisonfire but has a soul for soft indie folk rock. Dallas Green is that kind of guy. A Canadian. A beautiful songwriter. A man of many tattoos. We could go on. What you should know is that Dallas Green is awesome. Your soul will be better for listening to his music.
Songs to Recommend:
1. "Save Your Scissors"
See the video here.
2. "Sleeping Sickness"
3. "The Girl"
4. "Waiting"
5. "Hello, I'm in Delaware"
See the video here.
Music News
3. Joaquin Phoenix - a rapper or a hoax?
4. Scarlett and Jeff - a good team?
5. Springsteen hates his Wal-Mart affiliation
7. Lily Allen and her bargain of an album
The Five
Monday, January 19, 2009
Episode 37: Gaslight This!
It's a Brand New Year!
Welcome to 2009 everyone! Spydercricket is back!
Want to join the Spydercricket team?
You can be a part of the music scene. Well, you can contribute to the great Spydercricket - so contact us here if you're interested. We need people who love and care about music like we do!
Upcoming Shows:
The Killers - Patriot Center on 1/28
The English Beat - Ram's Head Live (Baltimore) on 1/30
The Pretenders - 930 Club on 2/2
Cat Power - 930 Club on 2/8
Ben Folds - Ram's Head Live (Baltimore) on 2/12
Drive-By Truckers - 930 Club on 2/20 & 2/21
M. Ward - Sixth and I Synagogue on 2/21
Thievery Corporation - Rams Head Live (Baltimore) on 2/27 and at the 930 Club on 1/27 & 1/28
Bouncing Souls - Otto Bar in Baltimore on 3/12
The Gaslight Anthem
A quality band from New Jersey, The Gaslight Anthem embraces many elements of cool music, especially on their new record The '59 Sound, which released in 2008. They even have been influenced by the great punk sound of The Bouncing Souls. The Gaslight Anthem is quality. See what our fuss is about. You'll thank us for it.
Songs to Check Out:
1. "High Lonesome"
2. "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"
3. "Great Expectations"
Music News
1. The Flight of the Conchords work for you
2. Grammy awards go cool with their advertising?
3. Say it ain't so, Ryan Adams
4. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Five
Five Punk Songs You Should Know (thank you, Chris Suspect)
1. "Out of Step" by Minor Threat
2. "Rise Above" by Black Flag
3. "I Against I" by Bad Brains
4. "Instituionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies
5. "Sound System" by Operation Ivy
Contact us today!
We love getting all types of feedback and input - so contact us here. Or on Skype. Or on Facebook. The Spydercricket team is everywhere.
Until next time...
Later, schmoopies!
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