Music: It’s a bit early to pick the best and worst album covers of 2009, but …
- … AOL makes a pretty compelling case for doing it now. One of these album covers was selected as the best; one was selected as the worst. Can you tell which?source
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In our continuing effort to try new things, here’s our latest: Band coverage! This time, indie-pop stalwarts Wheat
(fresh off a solid 7.4 on Pitchfork) discuss their love of music, coffee … and coffee. Want to see your band here? E-mail us or bug us on Twitter!Listen to them
Q1: In 15 words or less, describe your sound: Syrup with cream. Maybe some caffeine, maybe some alcohol. Many mistakes kept.
Q2: Name three influences that inspire you, with three words each on why they’re awesome:
Family: I try harder
Music: I feel lighter
Coffee: I keep going
Q3: What’s a recent song you’ve been digging? Write ten words explaining why:
Bon Iver: “Woods” Amazing smash of lullaby and bad hip-hop vocoder awesomeness!
Q4: In 140 characters or less, how do you use social networking to get the word out: We use Myspace, Facebook, the regular wheat website, and e-mail. (Is that social networking?) And we still use postcards. I know that might seem old school, but we love the tangible object.
Q5: In 15 words or less, what’s next for you? Bring our new songs and love to the people. Another song, another record, another coffee.source
pulled off a neat trick with “The Ballad of the Sin Eater,” turning in solid commentary of America’s place in the world during the height of the Bush era. With the Iranian election still fresh, it’s a line of thought in need of reevaluation.
” was an amazing, vitriolic statement on spirituality, with “Twice Born” playing centerpiece. From Sufjan Stevens to The Thermals, religion plays a huge role on both sides of this debate.
analyzes the nature of indifference with “Don’t Vote,” which plays like a modern “Okie from Muskogee.” may be the best example of a well-known indie band whose lyrical politics lean towards conservatism. As Obama’s poll numbers decline, could we see more of this? source
Q1: In 15 words or less, describe your sound: Tropical entree smothered in bluesy overtones on picnic blanket next to Joni Mitchell’s dulcimer.
Q2: Name three influences that inspire you, with three words each on why they’re awesome:
Chris Merritt: Brilliant Melodic Bodywash
Ani DiFranco: Feminine Guts Galore
Rufus Wainwright Second generation folky
Q3: What’s a recent song you’ve been digging? Write ten words explaining why:
Beyonce – “Ego”: It plays with your head. Love those early Motown nods.
Q4: In 140 characters or less, how do you use social networking to get the word out: I do what I can with what little digital prowess I have. In short, I connect.
Tweet tweet, ya’al.
From myspace to your face.
Q5: In 15 words or less, what’s next for you? Bowling Alley Tour (Praying!), Nursing home and library gigs (Seriously.), Jello Slip-n-slide?source