Arcade Fire - Well Dressed with Instruments and Voice Accessories

Since their EP (referred to Us Kids Know EP in 2003) and their remarkably album Funeral album in 2oo4, I've been hooked to this supersize band. Arcade Fire speaks to several generations at once. The fervid tenor of the band’s music, always pitching toward some kind of revelation. Arcade Fire songs aim, without apology or irony, for grandeur, and, more often than not, they achieve it.

Antichrist Television Blues - Live @ Glastonbury 2007

Rebellion (Lies)

They also sew their own matching outfits, are fans of the misanthropic Brits: The Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen + Radiohead! But really the style maker here is Haiti-born Régine Chassagne, also married to lead singer Will Butler. Love her style, she also has a great voice, listen to the song Haiti.

For the Eyes + Ears + Heart
Arcade Fire – Flash Player + Website + My Space + “The Salvation Army” + Neon Bible

“If you are a human being, you owe it to your eternal soul to love the Arcade Fire and see them play live.” David Bowie has performed live with the band. Fans of Arcade Fire also include U2 + Michael Stipe. Which makes Will uncomfortbale. But forget about the fans, what they wear and where they from and read “The Salvation Army”, truly they are an emotional and inspiring band. They are also somewhat spiritual, but not properly religiuos and seem a lot like a commune. Afterall, they truly belief in the power of bringing people together through music.


No Cars Go - Live @ Glastonbury 2007 -- Note: Will enhance your jogging routine!

"Between the click of the light and the start of the dream"

RIP: Tony Wilson - Mega Post

From day one I’ve wanted to honor the ancestor of all bands that I listen to, but I did not want to do them wrong. I have posted a couple of references and quoted some of their lyrics on some posts. Unfortunately, the motivation kicks in now that Hacienda impresario and founder of Factory Records, Tony Wilson, died in England Friday at the age of 57, after more than a year's worth of treatment for kidney cancer.

Immortalized in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People, a semi-fictional account of his life and career, Wilson's colorful personality, smug wit, and keen appreciation for club music made him a kingpin of the Manchester scene that launched Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays.

An early champion of Joy Division, Wilson gave the band its first big break on his weekly slot, So It Goes, the first music show in England to televise punk and post-punk bands.

Joy Division and New Order drummer Stephen Morris told England's Newsnight Friday, "There would be no Joy Division or New Order without Tony. He really believed in us and he was smart enough to start a label and put our records out.

Looking through videos and reading so much about Joy Division just complicates on what to choose and post. I’ve decided to let videos and music speak for them. Also in tribute to the pioneers, a gathering of sorts should be held to watch 24 Hour Party People, well at least in my place it will… Enjoy!

A tribute video for Joy Division - Ceremony

New Order / Depeche Mode Mix Video

Happy Mondays - Step On

Movie poster for Control. The life of Ian Curtis through the lens of legendary photographer, Anton Corbijn

FactoryRecords.net + NewOrderOnline.com + Happy Mondays + 24 Hour Party People on IMDB + Anton Corbijn (must visit)

The Vapors

The Vapors - Turning Japanese
Uploaded by mg217

In honor of Uniqlo (see post below) This is a classic from the 80's. "Turning Japanese" from The Vapors.

What did the song mean?

Tegan + Sara + Walla

Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie fame!!!!) collaborated on the new album for Tegan & Sara, The Con. It's already getting hype as of one of the best albums of '07. Head to MySpace to stream the record if you haven't spent time with it yet, and click the little YouTube play button below to see the girls debate prospective album titles (Sara wanted it to be Sugar, Spell It Out) and watch producer Chris "Polyethylene" Walla help shape the killer title track. The three really bonded! Long lost triplet? Just a hair-dye job away, dear Walla.

Back in Your Head video

Note: MP3: Polyethylene (Part 1 & 2) is one of Radiohead's b-sides from OK COMPUTER. Mr. Walla did a good job in covering it. More on OKX: a tribute to OK COMPUTER soon.