tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208960392011-12-13T22:55:21.332-05:00Music, etc.Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-11402589993766102352007-06-18T12:57:00.001-04:002007-06-18T12:57:35.517-04:00

http://www.thedanceinc.com/site/mp3/TheDanceInc_dontruntothesuburbs_single.mp3

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-37860332890574411212007-06-17T20:15:00.000-04:002007-06-17T23:25:34.028-04:00

I had planned to go home this week, likely very, very soon. You see, I am 4 hours away. I had work. Now I don't. I miss home. Especially when I'm broke. Unfortunately, my primary form of transportation has decided to break. I'm not sure what is wrong, but my Beloved struggles along sounding as if she has become a wheat mill.In honor of Georgia, my car, I present this weeks mixtape:1 Dr. Dog -

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-4421295472929065952007-06-15T20:35:00.000-04:002007-06-15T20:37:57.042-04:00

The following track comes from Kansas City band American Catastrophe's upcoming release, Excerpts From the Broken Bone Choir, and it's fairly representative of what the record is all about. Dark, haunting, and sparse, the song rumbles along beneath lyrics concerned with deeds equally shadowy. It's difficult not to make comparisons to other great American gothic artists such as Nick Cave, 16

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-65288175079281843542007-06-14T18:17:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:28:04.125-04:00

When a person experiences great change, the event often totally interrupts ones life, one is likely to turn to a variety of devices in an attempt to overcome the event (i.e. lots and lots of liqour, emo music, crack, whores, crack whores, etc). I turned to a variety of things. Here is a mixtape of emotionally invigorating music and other nonsense. I took a lot of these tracks from the blogosphere

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-68877750580587203092007-02-06T18:00:00.000-05:002007-02-06T23:13:30.468-05:00

Due to my stupidity and some serious confusion, I missed my first radio show. I had the whole thing planned out - nearly every song chosen, ready to play and discuss. I suppose instead I will do this weeks radio show here!\\Open Road - Alex Woodard\\Cold Day - Sonya Kitchell Ive been enjoying Sonya Kitchell's work for some time now. This song is just beautiful.\\Coast is Clear - In Flight

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-25985661510405710712007-02-01T13:47:00.000-05:002007-06-18T15:39:27.101-04:00

Its snowing here in the south.Warm and toasty.Almost Polar Bear Club time.Hope your up to date on your Tetanus.Many of the links below do not work any longer. I am sorry. \\Fulton Lights - Thank God For The Evening News\\Fulton Lights - Fire in the Palm of my Hand\\The Paper Airplanes - The Fences*\\The Blow - Hock It\\Bright Eyes - Tourist Trap\\Panda Bear - Comfy in Nautica\\Andrew Bird -

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-62147419402569301292007-01-18T15:29:00.000-05:002007-02-01T14:20:23.106-05:00

Scanning the internet for randomness, I saw a mention of Cat Stevens somewhere. Jarring my memory, I remembered an e-mail from his people telling me about a new album under his new moniker, Yusef. I ran to Gmail to find the press release, and got a video stream for Heaven open. All was well... until the video began to play.Instantly, I was thrown back to 1982, as the disco ball and dance hall

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-5324486831920390212007-01-17T16:16:00.000-05:002007-01-17T16:34:28.349-05:00

After much deliberation, I have realized that music itself is not going to make any drastic changes in the near future and the avoidance of my love for it would be futile.In a new vain of motivation, I am getting a radio show on 90.9 WQFS in Greensboro, North Carolina. I will be playing music (not Arcade Fire) and I will never feature photos of kittens, no matter how cute they may be. I will

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-57331397455974256752007-01-11T23:57:00.000-05:002007-01-12T00:01:29.403-05:00

I'm ready for something new. I swear, if I read one more article on Arcade Fire, I am going to throw the fuck up on my lap. I wish some of these bloggers would actually make an effort. I just scanned some of my old favorite blogs, only to find some fucking pictures of kittens, about 17 Arcade Fire posts, and some bullshit about last year's best music, it is nearing the middle of January, can we

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-35866313970237377152007-01-09T23:01:00.000-05:002007-01-09T23:14:02.259-05:00

"You can hold her handAnd show her how you cryExplain to her your weakness so she understandsAnd then roll over and dieTell them, “I’ve been cooking coconut skins,And we’ve been hanging out.”Tell them, “God just dropped by to forgive our sins,And relieve us our doubt.”Damien Rice - Coconut SkinsPhoto Copyright Xerces

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-41130877040121278012006-12-20T18:12:00.000-05:002006-12-20T19:19:40.307-05:00

It was the year that I began my constant search for music. I am always on the prowl, but this year especially, my tastes have adapted and changed more ever. I began 2006 with Bright Eyes, Broken Social Scene, Stars, Sufjan Stevens, Cursive, Damien Rice and now I have a whole new taste, or flavor thereof.I find I am enjoying instrumentals much more than earlier in the year. Things like Ratatat,

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-71731610086581394202006-12-12T02:37:00.000-05:002006-12-12T07:53:59.817-05:00

This is real easy. I have stuff, I want to give it to you. 5 chances to win free music.I have diggles:The Clock Work Army - A Catalyst for Change EPThe Antiques - Nicknames and NativesMemphis - A little place in the wildernessThe Curtains - CalamityRafter - 10 songsa rotten (and stolen) cafeteria apple (JAY KAY, JAY KAY)How to get this stuff:Post in the comments, one song that should be included

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I'm sitting here watching the Screech sex tape. I have no idea why, but it just seemed like a good idea, until about 3 minutes ago. One of my flatmates knocked on my door wanting to know why I'm watching Saved by the Bell and porn simultaneously. I guess Screech's voice never changed... too bad. That was a tough one to explain which didn't get any better by explaining that it is really a porn

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-76491851566285137542006-12-10T15:36:00.000-05:002007-01-17T16:57:08.275-05:00

written c. December 10, 2006So, I had someone comment me asking where my "well thought out post" was, and well, I am not sure. I wrote an 8 page paper, studied 11 chapters of statistics, and drew up a few things for my secret, which were all time consuming... last night. With my sudden burst of productivity, comes another lame rendition of me rambling. Okay, I don't know if you know this, but I

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-59374196700050761262006-12-07T20:19:00.000-05:002006-12-10T06:21:57.826-05:00

I am about to go to rehearsal for something that - at this point - is a secret to the entire world. Yes, I am making something. What do you ask? Oh, nothing...It is about 28 degrees here, which is fucking cold for NC!I really wanted to make a post today, I have been in such a good mood. Classes ended today, so tomorrow I should be able to make a more well thought out post. Basically, here are

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-57426234936407867312006-12-06T16:30:00.000-05:002006-12-10T06:20:19.978-05:00

This Friday night Guilford College will be putting on a holiday benefit concert for local children featuring a couple pretty outstanding Americana get-ups. I was raised in a family who thought "country music" was the only kinda music you ought listen to. I guess somewhere deep inside of me, I still know country isn't half bad. I plan to attend, get some photos maybe, and certainly enjoy a couple

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1541969434028659802006-12-05T13:05:00.000-05:002006-12-06T02:13:02.652-05:00

Photo: "Passing by by" - Michael LazichAs some of you may have noticed, CollectiveMusic took a long hiatus during 2006. We worked from around January into April but didn't write again until about October. I was thinking about how I missed so much of the year, many of the "Album of the Year" contestants I see floating around, I don't know. I feel I should share what was stopping me from writing

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-91828033860662523002006-12-05T11:07:00.001-05:002009-10-23T16:28:22.097-04:00

I'll make a more interesting and well thought out post later today. I just felt the need to share this song, I don't know why, but I love it.Check out the Nea by Lelo at Tickle.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-90095730438796095202006-12-04T10:45:00.000-05:002007-06-18T15:32:51.264-04:00

Photo: "Cold Mornings" - NightyAs winter rolls around, it seems to me, love becomes more alive, or the lack thereof becomes ever more apparent with the days. Maybe it is just me, or maybe my senses are sharper in the crisp winter air. Either way, I always find the cold makes me feel like love has been watered down and frozen in the ice. That is a pretty depressing image, but the stark winters can

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-86413027416956577512006-12-03T23:22:00.001-05:002006-12-03T23:22:41.025-05:00

I am really happy somebody showed me this. This song is amazing. She is too talented.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-26457240430390890162006-12-01T09:49:00.000-05:002006-12-01T10:01:20.509-05:00

I plan to post a play list sometime soon, likely over this weekend. I only have about 7 tracks together so far, but it is really a compilation of what I have recently posted about. Artists who I am sure to include are Memphis, My Brightest Diamond, Architecture in Helsinki, Explosions in the Sky, Sufjan Stevens, Bishop Allen.I'm open to any suggestions, who else should be on the December play

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-4068901875240658362006-11-30T23:02:00.001-05:002009-10-23T16:27:32.908-04:00

For some reason, I have been in a total Bloc Party mood. I was wandering around campus this evening when the HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit) here in Greensboro passed by. Its free to ride, so I hopped on with my video camera without a clue where I was headed.I ended up at UNC-Greensboro wandering around in buildings turning door knobs til one opened. In some class building I did this and

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-5925424244910781622006-11-30T17:16:00.000-05:002006-11-30T17:31:33.412-05:00

I am sure most of you know all about Shara Worden, also known as My Brightest Diamond. Therefore I will not deluge into a long sermon about how amazing she is. I just thought since I have been listening to her all day, I would share some songs with you so you could listen with me. Of course, you could have listened with me if you were anywhere in Greensboro today, as I was blasting it out of my

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-53850376212391304822006-11-30T10:20:00.001-05:002009-10-23T16:29:21.811-04:00

I had an opportunity to ask Zachary Gresham of Summer Hymns a few questions I had about the past, their label, and especially their newest album, Backward Masks. These guys aren't what one could call newbies, as the trend seems to be, they have quite a load of experience beneath their belt. Beginning in the late 90's in Athens' GA, where a scene was constructing much of what many of us listen to

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-15536541603581918142006-11-30T01:10:00.000-05:002006-11-30T01:48:33.943-05:00

Sufjan Stevens, who we posted about months and months ago, is still planning to do 50 albums for 50 states. He has done Illinois, Michigan, and... Christmas? What the.... Sufjan, in his spare time, somehow has managed to record a 5 disk holiday box set. How he does it, I have no idea. Six albums in six year, and now a new box set. Amazing.The songs are very nice. I was raised Baptist and have

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-15173431560081651702006-11-26T23:33:00.000-05:002006-11-28T02:58:19.888-05:00

It seems so many of my posts have been overtaken with a political edge. I hope that is okay with you all, it seems so much in my life has been revolving around politics.I saw The Fountain tonight. My two friends and myself joined four other brave souls in seeing it. The theater was quite empty, needless to say. It made me quite sad to see those empty seats because the movie was quite spectacular.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-13016348766797601502006-11-25T19:31:00.000-05:002006-11-25T19:45:13.382-05:00

I have no musical news, but this needs to be heard about. NYPD opened fire on a groom and three other men today as they left a bachelor party; the groom was killed and two others wounded. As of yet, NYPD has offered no response or reason for the murder. Luckily, Rev. Al Sharpton is involved and I hope we can all find out what these men did. I very much so hope it was something worthy of killing

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-74650824744231135982006-11-24T19:31:00.000-05:002006-11-24T21:22:54.672-05:00

Today has been a great day. Slept in for a while. Woke up to eat. Took another long nap listening to Explosions in the Sky, woke up to read this amazing 1970's era photography book I found. Basically, I've been super lazy.Adrian, over at All Things Go mentioned Explosions in the Sky today. They are one of my favourite artists who I have discovered this year. It really introduced me to a whole new

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-61631250863337204242006-11-23T22:37:00.000-05:002006-11-23T22:51:40.290-05:00

I'm not really in the mood to post anything. I am stuffed from a giant meal at 3pm today. I ate entirely too much. Either way, I felt obligated to post something since I never got a real story written about my trip to Georgia. I don't anticipate getting one together. I just never got inspired to write, which is usual for me. I did a great deal of contemplation though.I have some random music for

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-84613085629630398872006-11-21T17:13:00.001-05:002006-11-21T17:27:11.172-05:00

Click here for more photos. www.soaw.orgIf you were there, please leave me note. I would love to hear from you.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-26769382766954368612006-11-19T22:22:00.000-05:002006-11-19T22:58:57.891-05:00

Just got back in from Columbus, Georgia about 25 minutes ago. I know I said I was going to post some photos while I was there, but I forgot my laptop, like a complete idiot. So throw rocks at me.I had an amazing time at the rally. Today's vigil was so emotional, to see people jumping the fence and risking their futures to bring awareness to the cause was outstanding. I know it might seem a little

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-42467989073776041752006-11-17T10:40:00.000-05:002006-11-19T23:08:58.762-05:00

Hello all,I will be taking this weekend off, so don't expect to see a new post until maybe Wednesday next week or so. I'm headed to Fort Benning, Georgia to take a visit to the School of Americas where many assassigns are trained and such. If you would like more information, check out the website. I will post photos during the weekend to my flickr, so you might want to check there also.SOAW on

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-28160864365041514152006-11-16T23:47:00.000-05:002006-11-19T23:19:31.441-05:00

Self-described as the music for Hometown, Anyplace - Laura Gibson's melodic "country songs" conjured up images of Hometown for me; just before I fell in love with a girl from deep in the forest of Coquille, Oregon.Shes a kindergarten teacher and daughter of a forest ranger. If those two pieces of this puzzle don't say enough in describing where she comes from, nothing can. Her music is as

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-90369163032617770922006-11-14T20:44:00.000-05:002006-12-09T14:42:40.390-05:00

In late October, Saddle Creek Records launched its Cursive "Bad Sects" remix contest. I saw the notice in my e-mail, read about it, but didn't realize how important it really was. On the surface it seemed pretty bland, but deep down there was something interesting in it all.In late September Barnaked Ladies launched an album, after releasing much of it online to be remixed in about the same way

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-89627225384668608322006-11-13T15:08:00.000-05:002006-11-13T22:14:26.024-05:00

I apologize for postponing this update for a few days, the last weeks have been hectic. The next two will follow the same pattern, so posts may be a little delayed. I'm sorry. I have a trip planned for this coming weekend to the "School of America" in protest, as well as several tests. As if you care... On to the important stuff!Doing my usual browsing, I came across Landon Pigg. He has been

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-57284573705100212872006-11-12T23:33:00.000-05:002006-11-13T20:49:41.976-05:00

I am way too tired to post anything tonight everyone, but I wanted to write just to let you know I hadn't forgot about you. I will have some free time tomorrow I will dedicate to making a great post; maybe the best post ever.Peace peace.That double-photo was taken by Swedish photographer Anton Ekdahl. Browse his Flickr or deviantART. This is a kid you need to check out! I claim no ownership of it

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-35298236651363140802006-11-11T03:59:00.000-05:002006-11-11T04:14:08.792-05:00

I promise a huge post on Sunday night. It will be worth the wait.Thanks for anyone who helped Moka over at Hotel de Moka, they reached their goals and have acquired a server. Also, I added a couple links earlier, one to my (personal) Flickr and two others to harmony in my ears and All Things Go. Harmony in my ears has a beautiful site, I hope to get something similar to that going over here in

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-47627847491636622002006-11-09T04:41:00.001-05:002006-11-09T04:41:42.820-05:00

I just fixed commenting, which broke in April. Many apologies!-Matt

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1163051397331039052006-11-09T00:48:00.000-05:002006-11-13T21:24:49.498-05:00

I jumped up, danced a little, sat back down. Thats how Plans & Apologies starts off. Its pop you are allowed to listen to and still be cool. Its so aesthetically pleasing and structured, all while still being just a smidgen of so many genres. Its been compared to Dinosaur Jr. amoungst other similar rarities, but all I knows is its fun, light-hearted music. Their new album/EP "Wirez, Man" is a

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1162971854729674962006-11-08T02:38:00.000-05:002006-11-09T03:50:50.801-05:00

Quick post.Motel de Moka is trying to raise money to host the mp3's (something I am still figuring out how I will tackle). She is only trying to raise 260.00 so go give her your 2 cents. heh.Motel de Moka -Donate to Motel de MokaI'll have a super long post tomorrow with some mp3's and maybe a contest. Whooohoo!What do you think of the photo I posted at the top of this beautiful page?

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1162452629945083012006-11-02T02:30:00.000-05:002006-11-09T03:50:50.599-05:00

I hate when a publicist sends me something and its actually good, because then you actually have to do something with it. Today, this happened. I also didn't wake up until 3 this afternoon, missing class this morning. Yay for me. Atleast I have Summer Hymns.Summer Hymns are amazing. Of course, as most amazingness, they are from Athens, Georgia. Formed many moons ago, they have music making

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1162330137228183492006-10-31T16:13:00.000-05:002006-11-09T04:21:14.195-05:00

Heres a little warm-up mix I ran across, I don't know who made it, but its good to get the night started. JiggaBoo!WarmUpOver at Motel de Moka "Squashed" has a lovely Halloween mix up, here is track 1 and 11, click here to get the full playlist!01. Pergolesi - Se Tu M'ami2-10 click here11. J.S. Bach - Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 ("The Great")Heres a cool freakin' mix for tonight as well!M Bridgeford

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1162278975344255832006-10-31T02:12:00.000-05:002006-11-09T03:50:50.072-05:00

If anybody wants to be like... e-famous and cool, I know just the way. Collective Music... me... I... need a nifty graphic to display my not so trendy title on. I could offer... like maybe.. a pencil pouch or a stolen Cafeteria bowl or something, but not much else. I think the ad s made me like 23 cents over the past year. Go me.Who's down for making trendy graphics? I'll give you a hella-good

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1162278653849002372006-10-31T01:28:00.000-05:002006-11-09T03:50:49.815-05:00

I really am forgetful.[pause]Now that comment has had time to settle, please, please, please, please do not expect regularity with my blog. Regularity is defined as posts everyday. I can post a couple times a week depending on my work-load and partying-load (yes, I am a terrible person).So I'm still laughing at George W. Bush talking about "the google" and "the internets" but that aside, I have

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1161904187258671322006-10-26T18:46:00.000-04:002006-11-09T03:50:49.599-05:00

So I'm rushing this one out to go see Alice in Wonderless Land in a few minutes, but not to worry, plenty of wholesome goodness here.I keep hearing about some "Asian shit" from my musically inclined friends. Lullatone, a Japansese duo who play with toys. Yeah, sounds good huh? Same thing I though. See, the music is comprised mostly of those little Playskool keyboards and xylophones - which

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1161841012884635182006-10-26T00:54:00.000-04:002006-11-09T03:50:49.465-05:00

About six months ago, I strayed from the path of writing this blog. I weaned myself off quite quickly, and within... oh say... an hour, I was finished and felt alright about my decision.I had built a nice team of 20 or so writers. Then we all departed ways at the end of the academic year. We had all planned to continue, but it proved so difficult, and I wanted to simply just lie in the sun,

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1144026444808248662006-04-02T20:58:00.000-04:002006-11-09T03:50:48.763-05:00

Stone Jack Jones was raised in a coal miner's company house on the banks of Buffalo Creek, W.V. The woods were the first seduction. It was there that he roamed. In this solitude he met the Peacock Man, who would transform his notions of reality, reality at the time being Vietnam raging, no prospects of college, and a draft notice in his pocket. He was rejected from the military because of

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143778143141130192006-03-30T22:39:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:55.241-05:00

Casiotone For the Painfully Alone, more often called cftpa is the musical genius of Owen Ashworth. A twenty-something endearing singer/songwriter, Ashworth serenades audiences with heartfelt stories backed by catchy synth-pop melodies. With his latest release Etiquette, cftpa explores a new musical voice through different and at times, minimalist keyboard and organ effects, as well as both

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143595945816949712006-03-28T19:47:00.000-05:002006-11-11T00:59:01.024-05:00

TENKI, a pop like indie band nearing its six-year existence, is about to release two EP's. Yes, you read right, two (2) EP's. TENKI, the little band that could, is still evolving today. Their upcoming EP's are only a sizzling appetizer for their album scheduled for later this year, We’re Not Talking About the Universe Are We. Past TENKI albums have been described as having a "Beatles-esque bass

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143515978922159832006-03-27T22:08:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:54.986-05:00

In case you have been hidden under a rock for the past two months or so, you wouldn't know about Death Cab For Cutie's Plans video project. The project features a short film inspired by each song on the band’s album Plans. The series isnt over yet. This week features a video by Josh Victor Rothstein for the song "Brothers on a Hotel Bed". The final video will for "Stable Song" by Aaron

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All At OnceYoung PeopleToo Pure*** of *****In 2003, Young People started to get attention (though a small amount) for their 2nd album War Prayers. Mainly, it was for singer Katie Eastburn's breathy vocals coupled with the band's unique avant-country. The voice is somewhat unmistakable and the music was hypnotic and borderline no-wave. Heck, they're a weird band. Especially considering they

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143483653792068852006-03-27T13:05:00.000-05:002006-11-30T02:01:00.153-05:00

Show Your BonesYeah Yeah YeahsPolydor** of *****Sugar Ray. The band. Whoa, ok. Admittedly, that sure is a weird way to start a review. But stay with me here. Do you remember when Sugar Ray first started out? Yeah, they were basically a goofy hard rock/alt-rock band, unrecognizable from the rest. But then, in 1997, they put out that damned "Fly" song and their lives instantly changed. From there

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143235100867451842006-03-24T16:03:00.000-05:002006-11-30T01:59:48.695-05:00

I ran across this band with a terribly interesting name called Angel Deradoorian. I have no idea if Deradoorian is her last name, it might be, but I would humor in hearing the tele-marketers try to pronounce it.Besides the interesting name, the music is terribly interesting as well. The songs are very intimate, and its truly like she is sharing all of her soul with you when she sings. She makes

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143234106866507422006-03-24T15:46:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:54.534-05:00

Like a 1920’s era butterfly reincarnated into today, Casey Dienel’s newly released album instills a solid emotional tie from the past to the future. This New England Conservatory student’s album could be called anything – pop, jazz, new age, indie even – but I wouldn’t want to call it anything but playful.It took many listening sessions of this album to really decide if I liked it , and to what

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1143225577156968312006-03-24T13:18:00.000-05:002006-11-30T01:58:45.510-05:00

I’ve always been fond of going to shows at the Cats Cradle in Carrboro. This was the second time I’ve seen Metric play there. With opening bands Men, Women, and Children and Islands, the energy of the crowd was already exploding when it was time for Metric to perform. Men, Women, and Children were the only band on this tour from the U.S. These New Yorkers were filled with vivacity and their

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141973917918742392006-03-10T01:54:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:53.975-05:00

“Maybe, But Probably Not is a record conceived in reverse: Rather than attempting to recreate the energy of the single take recordings in a traditional studio environment Ward White chose to follow their lead, eventually layering drums, bass, and string quartet to achieve a sonority he describes as "pleasantly disjointed".” Yada, Yada, Yada. So it’s a solid sounding record made like most others.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141971685457541382006-03-10T01:12:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:53.841-05:00

Big City Bright Lights comes at you with a country twang straight from New York City. Lead vocalist and architect of BCBL - Lindsay Sullivan’s voice is reminiscent of classic Americana, but specifically Loretta Lynn. Nothing I'd expect out of Brooklyn.Lindsay Sullivan was running it with Mason Dixon back a few years back but left to construct this wholesome beautifulness. She sent me a lovely

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141879646232406992006-03-08T23:36:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:53.707-05:00

After studying creative writing in New York, Sufjan Stevens (SOOF-yan) turned his back on editors to embrace instruments. But listening to his most recent album, Illinoise, is like reading a collection of Midwestern short stories while you drive, or walk, or instant message.The twenty-two tracks on this album -- which range in length from just a few seconds to seven minutes -- depict scenes of

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As the sole survivors of the original Drive-Thru Records Family, the guys of the Early November have become the heirs to one of the most successful independent record labels in music history. At the front of the Hammonton, NJ quintet is Ace Enders, perhaps the vastest well of original material since Conor Oberst, with a triple album coming out soon and his side project I Can Make a Mess Like

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William Parker – Long Hidden: The Olmec SeriesAUM Fidelity Records*** of *****JazzThis well-balanced album, beginning slowly, might quickly lose a listener. For those persistent enough, a great exhilarating ride awaits. At times, my body moved uncontrollably; taken over by the melodic randomness that I normally associate with a mariachi band.Despite the slow beginning, the album is finished

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141664391367989822006-03-06T11:52:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:53.092-05:00

A few months ago I had the esteem privilege to see two interesting bands. I was overly influenced by a friend to listen to Athens, Georgia band Of Montreal's music. I mean when someone makes you copies of two of their CD's (The Sunlandic Twins and Satanic Panic in the Attic), brings them to you, then puts it into your CD player, and presses play… well you have no choice but to listen. I was won

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141606822071831642006-03-05T19:28:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:52.787-05:00

Last night I was invited to Lube.'s CD release party at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro. I got there around 10:30 only to discover I was not added to the list. What that means is, I needed the 6 bucks to get in, and well... I just didnt have it. I had to hang out in the cold waiting for the doorman to decide if the band was there, and then for Lube. to decide if they remembered who I was, and what

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141405113919781052006-03-03T11:48:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:52.623-05:00

Leave Your Belts at the door 'Cause pants are gonna’ dropScrunched in a tiny bedroom, at three am listening to pure music. Not just music that is put out there and played in order to be a part of a scene or to be played for an audience but the kind of music that makes you feel good on the inside because it feels like its being played for you and for you alone. Music put out in its most pure

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141368963692193892006-03-03T01:55:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:52.402-05:00

Ladies, don’t worry too much about getting your picture with him for you MySpace page, because the next time you see him Kenny Vasoli is gonna be older and he’ll be looking his age. Not that looks are what he’s about, but that’s kind of my point. As lead singer and bassist for the Starting Line since age 14, the 21-year-old has already had a career most musicians would kill for. While most of

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1141086301386105622006-02-27T19:09:00.000-05:002006-11-30T02:01:32.525-05:00

Hailing from Las Vegas, NV, Panic! at the Disco brings together everything you hate to love about punk pop, emo, and funk. Crawling under your skin and into your brain where it sits and plays over and over and over and over. Panic! at the Disco's debut album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" (Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen) is the most infectious release of this young year.Combining Fall Out Boy-esque

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1140335209077387842006-02-19T02:34:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:51.883-05:00

As I write this, I'm coming down from the thrill of experiencing one of the best shows I've seen in quite a while. Featuring The Explorers Club, Stephanies Id, and A Fir Ju Well, The Garage became the focal point of musical bliss for over three joyful hours. The popcorn munching music junkies at The Garage were treated to a barrage of sound; first the retro guitar attack of The Explorers Club,

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1140218764827719442006-02-17T18:03:00.000-05:002006-11-30T02:01:52.993-05:00

If you haven’t, you should be. With his Simon and Garfunkal aesthetics, Rocky Votolato’s third solo album, Makers(released January 26th), is laced with stories of despondency and fleeting redemption. The Makers album is a warm follow-up to his previous record Suicide Medicine. With songs like White Daisy Passing, Votolato’s harmonizing voice and magical lyrics make this album a great listen.

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1139851829698942032006-02-13T12:11:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:51.348-05:00

Ok, nothing - I mean nothing - beats blowing off work to go to a local show... Other than blowing off work to go to a Schroder Show. Hunched by the stage at Somewhere Else Tavern just to be able to hear the beauty that is Schroder.Its like a musical blessing that is passed down by the gods of beautiful melodies and harmonization. Before I felt this way, Schroder was just another band I had never

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1139626141739075022006-02-10T21:28:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:51.191-05:00

Tis’ the season for tour announcements. There are so many that have got me all excited, I nearly… nevermind. Anyway, back to tours, Merge Records announced tonight new tour dates with a few stops in North Carolina! (Thanks Cats Cradle and Local 506!!!) Which makes me really happy.Camera ObscuraMar 18th Austin, TX @ Antone'sMar 20th Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506Mar 22nd New York, NY @ Knitting

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1139510940997836052006-02-09T13:31:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:51.050-05:00

A new contributor for Collective Music, Paul Seiler. Paul is from Rowlett, and is studying broadcasting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a freshman.Welcome Paul! We Are The FuryMany of you reading this may already know about this band but in case you haven't I introduce to you, We Are The Fury.A mix between Panic! At The Disco and My Chemical Romance ... could there be a

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1139344345524419532006-02-07T15:21:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:50.800-05:00

When I speak to people about Modest Mouse being my favorite band, they probably think Good News for People Who Like Bad News. This is unfortunate. Perhaps too many bands are known best by their sell-out albums. Modest Mouse is certainly one of those bands. I do love the sell-out album, but more because I hear through the strong beat to the meta-lyrics explaining why they have sold out. This

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1139281153409726452006-02-06T21:34:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:50.664-05:00

Across the Elementary, according to his MySpace, is a romantic depiction of home. Across the Elementary (also known as ATE) is also the guise of 11th grade Chapel Hill student Reed Benjamin. Benjamin has appeared in a number of bands in both his home state of Massachusetts as well as his current home in North Carolina, one I had the pleasure to be a part of called Paris:Guilty! Reed Benjamin

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Deliciously eccentric and irresistably catchy, Matt & Kim were a duo I was fortunate enough to see live at the Werehouse in Winston. Opening for Parts and Labor, I found myself wishing that Matt & Kim had more time to play. The combination of Kim's relentless drums and Matt's clockwork keyboard playing make footstomping and head bobbing inevitable. I was completely absorbed by Matt's unique

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Hoax FuneralThe simple yet intricate rhythm of From a New York Coffee Shop is quintessential to the mesmerizing voice of Anjy Hall as the story of a lover’s unreturned love unfolds. The use of the steel guitar (among what sounds to be some other string-like instrument with which I am much less familiar) in Prophecy Fulfilled gives the song a very relative sound. It is perfect for relaxing on the

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1138863028830148342006-02-02T01:16:00.001-05:002006-11-09T02:55:50.282-05:00

Fumbling around in a tangled mess of cords he sets up what is his audio journal—a large collection of dated Casiotone model keyboards and synthesizers. Owen Ashworth is Conor Oberst with old, Casio keyboards replacing Oberst's acoustic. His voice is low and distant to hear, but also comforting as he examines the “crowd” of no more than 15 Duke Coffeehouse goers. Ashworth starts his first

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1138751315775651652006-01-31T18:43:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:49.910-05:00

Creative Commons is a non-profit that helps artists to share their music with the world without lawyers and all the copyright issues. They're having a bit of a fundraiser, so go help them out. If nothing else, just pass it to your friends and your blogs and... anyway. They have raised tons of money but they need more. They will accept anything, well not like old smelly socks and shit, but any

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1138373290224931662006-01-27T09:16:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:49.453-05:00

11 songs. 11 visionaries. 11 videos. DCFC is proud to present Directions, the companion to Plans.Death Cab for Cutie has announced more details about their upcoming "Directions," a somewhat innovative anthology* of 12 short films inspired by each song on the band's acclaimed album Plans. Each song's video is being dreampt and installed by a different director. Eleven of the videos will be

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1138343500117570092006-01-27T01:09:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:49.313-05:00

So I haven't made a proper post today, only the review of MBR and I am sorry! Please forgive me oh faithful readers. I have a good excuse, I have been looking for new stuff all afternoon, and guess what! I found some shtuff I want to share!I was reading over at A Boy And His Blog about Jason Collett. I had heard of Broken Social Scene but somehow had never really listened. Somehow a few Stars

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1138326545147564762006-01-26T20:32:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:49.134-05:00

Matchbook RomanceVoices* of *****"Ummmmmmm yeah......" is exactly what I thought as I listened to Voices, Matchbook Romance's upcoming release. Voices goes in such a totally different direction than thier previous album, Stories and Alibis, its nearly sickening. I was pumped, waiting for another masterpiece, which I still say Stories and Alibis was. What I got instead was a mix between total crap

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137912767491107032006-01-22T01:41:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:48.549-05:00

Charles WoodContributorThe Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I am, I am Not**** of ***** Every band has an agenda. For some it’s too sell millions of really shitty records. For others it’s to whine, bitch, and moan about how their parents didn’t love them enough. As for Britain’s Artic Monkeys, they want your happy ass to dance and rock out, damnit. This four piece sites The Smiths, The

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137886250168281072006-01-21T18:27:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:48.292-05:00

Richard Ashcroft - Keys to the World****1/2 of *****Matt BlalockEditorThe other day an old friend asked me what I had been listening to lately and I answered quickly, “A lot.” which seemed to confuse him, but after explaining this site, he completely understood, but he persisted. It took me a while to think of what had been played most not being able to simply check my iTunes, but then I

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137713163206161482006-01-19T18:14:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:48.103-05:00

As it seems, January 24th is a gigantic release date, only to add another to the list of awesome CD's coming out, is Watashi Wa. Lead man, Seth Roberts, has been writing and performing since he was a youngin' of just 13 years old. 24 now, his many years of practice are demonstrated on their upcoming album release on Tooth and Nail Records, Eager Seas. I can't wait to hear the whole album!

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137619904829944252006-01-18T16:20:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:47.930-05:00

Matt BlalockEditorThat show I went to last Friday with Tin Can Prophette, also featured a wonderful singer by the name of Liz Durrett. Durrett has an album release scheduled for later this month - The Mezzanine (release: Jan. 24 | warm records) She sounds pretty good to me, heres an MP3, let me know what you think. If you ever get the chance to see her live, take advantage of it, she puts on a

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137225791964243772006-01-14T02:57:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:46.504-05:00

By Matt BlalockEditor I had never been to The Werehouse before but its reputation for a family like environment was all I had heard. The Werehouse is nearly impossible to find for a, but nonetheless a great place. It is truly a “hole in the wall”, nothing but such could have the welcoming atmosphere it has. It is situated directly beside rail tracks, and the occasional train horn continued to

Matt Blalocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20896039.post-1137179145227443532006-01-13T13:48:00.000-05:002006-11-09T02:55:46.392-05:00

If you are a in a band and would like Collective Music to check you out, e-mail us!We should have the first reviews up before Monday, and advertisements go out all next week in Greensboro.We are currently looking for people to hand out flyers at other colleges, and we are payin'. I dont know how much, but something. If your interested in making a few quick bucks, pop us another e-mail.In case you

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This is the…newest,hottest,and best sounding,music blog around,and best place for you to learn about new music!Well, who am I to say that? I am the creator, of course I like it… you be the judge!This is not a personal blog!Im sure your asking, “Well, what is it then?” It is a collective blog. A place where many people, from many different backgrounds, with totally different views on everything

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