Drake’s Take: New Release 04.05.11

Revisiting Bill Callahan’s Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle as I post Drake‘s latest “Take”. If you’re unfamiliar with Smog’s former frontman, you can check out Ben Ratliff’s flattering piece in this past Sunday’s NYTimes. Drake’s Take: New Release 04.05.11 While there’s plenty to see here, most are looking to next week’s crop, and…

The Kills New Record Out Now, Tour Dates (Terminal 5)

The Kills at Stubb’s (03/18/11) Photos: Jon Klemm Like TV On The Radio (whom they opened for at the Spin party at Stubb’s), The Kills used SXSW to showcase material off of their new album Blood Pressures, which came out this past Tuesday on Domino Records. Sonically, Blood Pressures retreats from Midnight Boom‘s dancefloor directives…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 03.29.11

I’d have to agree with my friend Drake; the new Peter Bjorn and John is just about the best thing I’ve heard all year. -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 03.29.11 Didn’t get a chance to spend much time on the computer this week, which has me behind and sad that I didn’t get to spend…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 03.22.11

Once again, I’m caught playing catch up with The Drake. FWIW, I wholeheartedly agree with his take on Eulogies. -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 03.22.11 The highlights from this week’s crop include three albums I’ve already delivered digital ink for: James Blake‘s haunting debut (was available digitally February 8), Duran Duran’s return to form (was…