MUSIC THREAD

He should be happy -- an early excuse to cancel a tour for "medical reasons."

I've had tickets to see Morrissey 5 times. I've actually seen him once.

 

Taylor Swift really needs to make some more music soon.

 

Moving on from Taylor Swift...

I've been obsessed with two new songs recently:

Jack White- Lazaretto (The fiddle breakdown at the end is tremendous)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYF0LtfUvJs

The Orwells- Let it Burn (I love most everything they have done so far. Who Needs You off their upcoming album is also great)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xedqAS4qVe4

 

Of the two songs White's released for the upcoming album, I prefer High Ball Stepper to Lazaretto, but I really like them both and can't wait for the album to come out.

 

Indeed, both are great. Since The White Stripes ended I've definitely like his solo stuff more than his side projects like the Raconteurs or the Dead Weather.

 

Heard today that Neil Young and Jack White are going to make a joint appearance on Fallon Monday.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/neil-young-and-jack-white-booked-for-joint-tonight-show-appearance-20140509

This is going to be greatness.

 

I've been giving some serious spins to Parklife. Probably belongs in my all-time top 30.

 

Be interesting to see what Young has to say about PONO and White about his new vinyl release.

 

My anticipation is growing for the new Strand of Oaks album. The latest single is great:

http://www.spin.com/articles/strand-of-oaks-shut-in-stream/

He is tremendous live. I saw him open for Phosphorescent last year and he blew me away.

 

In a call back to my youth, heard some Chromeo and really enjoyed it.

 

DJ Father Shaheed of the Poor Righteous Teachers killed in motorcycle accident on Memorial Day. He was 45.

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2014/05/poor_righteous_teachers_dj_father_shaheed.html

Rock Dis Funky Joint will forever be one of the best hip-hop songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDvHfQUCk78&feature=kp

 

Just discovered a country music singer named Sturgill Simpson. If you are a fan of old-school country music, jump on him now.