- Rip and The D Man hit the Black Keys concert on Wednesday night. I do not recommend giving blood before attending a rock show--not suprisingly, I felt a little depleted after saving a life or two. That said, The D Man finds a way to rock even when there appears to be no way. And the Keys played a hard, tight set to make it happen. The duo's last few songs ratcheted up the shredding and decibels, culminating with this massive-sounding final number.
- George Lewis, Jr. aka Twin Shadow is releasing his second album, Confess, in July. The D Man is quite excited about it, especially after his phenomenal (and constantly-played) debut, Forget. Check out "Five Seconds" from the new album.
- The D Man really enjoyed The Very Best's self-titled debut. Milawi-born singer Esau Mwamwaya and London-based producer Radioclit produced a heady Afro-Western collection of songs, and even garnered a perfect guest spot from Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig. Check out the awesome video for new single "Yoshua Alikuti," apparently a take on a Lil' Wayne clip. Shot on location in Nairobi, the video is simply third-world gangsta. That is how tru playas roll, yo!
- Just days away from receiving my pre-ordered copy of Sun Kil Moon's Among the Leaves. Check out a couple new tracks titled "That Bird Has A Broken Wing" and "UK Blues." Undoubtedly, we have never heard before this brand of humor and candor in Kozelek's songwriting.
- Band of Horses is touring with My Morning Jacket this summer. Yeah, a match made in Americana heaven and, due to the schedule, I will be left standing outside the gates.
May 3, 2012
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Good to hear that The D Man enjoyed the Keys. I talked them up to you a few years ago, and you were a bit skeptical of their rock prowess. I saw them in D.C. four or five years ago, so it’s about time that I catch them again. I just hope they come to Richmond soon. As always, great post—keep ‘em coming.
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