Featured Artist: White Denim

White Denim

White Denim is an Austin, Texas based trio that dabbles in just about every genre of music. This includes alt rock, post punk, garage rock, indie rock, psych-rock, blues, and even a little country. They use sophisticated song structure and exotic looping techniques to complete their ever-changing, completely unique sound. The band got its start playing in a trailer that belonged to the drummer Joshua Block. The group is rounded off by vocalist and bass player Steve Terebecki and vocalist and guitar player James Petralli. The band has released three EP records since 2007 and two LP records that were received with little valor from critics. However, earlier this year they released their third LP Fits (out only in the UK at the moment) which has been received to rave reviews from many outlets including me. The album is one of the best of 2009 in a completely stacked year. The fellows of White Denim admit they are not fans of the CD format so look for their stuff digitally and on vinyl.

Songs To Check Out:

- Mirrored and Reversed

- Regina Holding Hands

- Syncn

- Say What You Want

Best Animated Films of All-Time

These are the top 20 animated films of all-tim. Remember that does not mean kid movies.

20. Monsters Inc. (2001)

19. Shrek (2001)

18. Ratatouille (2007)

17. Waltz With Bashir (2008)

16. Persepolis (2007)

15. The Little Mermaid (1989)

14. Toy Story (1995)

13. Vuk (1981)

12. Up (2009)

11. Aladdin (1992)

10. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

9. Toy Story 2 (1999)

8. Finding Nemo (2003)

7. Wall-E (2008)

6. South Park: Bigger, Stronger, Uncut (1999)

5. Spirited Away (2001)

4. The Lion King (1994)

3. The Incredibles (2004)

2. Akira (1988)

1. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Featured Artist: St. Vincent

St. Vincent

Annie Clark is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who preforms under the moniker of St. Vincent. Formally of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Steven's traveling band, Annie Clark has been in the music business for almost ten years even though she is only 26. She has worked as a tour manager, guitarist, back-up vocalist, opening act and now she has her own band. Dropping their first album, Marry Me, in 2007 St. Vincent arrived on the indie scene with originality and distinction. Annie Clark was nominated for the PLUG Award's New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year following the release of Marry Me, and she won Female Artist of the Year. The great year continued as St. Vincent made its rounds opening for such bands as Arcade Fire, The National, Death Cab For Cutie, and this summer is opening for Andrew Bird. Also, this year St. Vincent released Actor which is already being considered one of the year's best albums, and I certainly agree. She displays all her tools in this album including guitar-play, unique vocals, and amazing songwriting. Her sound has elements of David Bowie, My Brightest Diamond, and John Vanderslice. Annie Clark is aimed for the top in my opinion and she definitely has what it takes. Check her out!

Songs to Check Out:

- The Neighbors

- Actor Out of Work

- Laughing With A Mouth Full of Blood

- Marrow

Top 25 Albums of the 70's

These are the top 25 albums of the 1970's.

25. Van Halen by Van Halen (1978)

24. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars by David Bowie (1972)

23. Raw Power by Iggy and The Stooges (1973)

22. The Clash by The Clash (1977)

21. Zuma by Neil Young and Crazy Horse (1975)

20. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975)

19. The Specials by The Specials (1979)

18. Ramones by The Ramones (1976)

17. Let It Be by The Beatles (1970)

16. The Wall by Pink Floyd (1979)

15. III by Led Zeppelin (1970)

14. Exile on Main Street by The Rolling Stones (1972)

13. Pink Moon by Nick Drake (1972)

12. On the Beach by Neil Young (1974)

11. Funhouse by The Stooges (1970)

10. Bitches' Brew by Miles Davis (1970)

9. Sticky Fingers by Rolling Stones (1971)

8. Low by David Bowie (1977)

7. Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973)

6. London Calling by The Clash (1979)

5. Who's Next by The Who (1971)

4. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division (1979)

3. Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan (1975)

2. Piano Man by Billy Joel (1973)

1. IV by Led Zeppelin (1971)

Featured Artist: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is an indie rock fearsome foursome 

based in the ever-popular Brooklyn, NY. The name of the band comes

from a story that a friend of lead singer and guitarist Kip Berman of 

the same title. The band also includes Alex Naidus on bass, Peggy 

Wang on keyboards and vocals, and Kurt Feldman on drums. They 

released their first full-length self-titled LP earlier this year to great 

reviews from a myriad of outlets.The band says that they are

influenced  by The Ramones, The Vaselines, Nirvana, and 

The Pastels. However,their debut sounds more like Joy Division,

Echo and The Bunnymen,and The Jesus & Mary Chain. The bring a 

pleasent, airy sound to the forefront and back it with duel vocals and 

efficient drumlines. The album is one of the most complete albums of

the year with great tracks from start to finish. The Pains at 

Being Pure at Heart captures the listener from the first song and

glides them along a series of surreal life-based rips that creates a 

great sounding album.

Song To Check out:

Young Adult Friction

Teenager In Love

Stay Alive

Come Saturday