Last.fm Presents

Last.fm Presents: Live In NYC, February 24th

ptorts — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:56:56 +0000

Last.fm Presents the first in a new series of live music events based in New York City that will showcase rising talent from across the genre spectrum at the end of every month. On February 24th, experience the hypnotic psychedelica of Amen Dunes, the golden brown melodies of Quilt, and Friend Roulette‘s labyrinthine arrangements at Dominion NY (an intimate new space on Lafayette St). Get there early for a special listening party of Mike Wexler‘s debut album, ‘Dispossession‘ – a harrowing epic that channels late 60s British folk through a dystopian kaleidoscope of daydreams and deep emotions.

The show starts at 8pm with $8 tickets available at the door; buy in advance for a fiver. Preview music from each of the artists below:

Amen Dunes

Quilt

Friend Roulette

Mike Wexler, ‘Dispossesion’ Listening Party

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Chris Glover aka Penguin Prison, Chats With Last.fm Presents

Matt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:24:14 +0000

The musician behind Penguin Prison is New York City’s own Chris Glover. Out now is the self-titled album on Downtown Records. Click-thru and listen to Chris talk about the album and primarily about the song that’s got people talking. He also takes us through the making of the video for “Don’t F@#k With My Money”. His three-song performance is also included.

The Penquin Prison Interview

The songs:

“Don’t F@#k With My Money”

“Golden Train”

“A Funny Thing”

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Penguin Prison Photos

Matt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:14:58 +0000

Penguin Prison Photos
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Last.fm Presents: Penguin Prison – “A Funny Thing”

Matt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:31:28 +0000

Today we’ve got Chris Glover doing “A Funny Thing”. This tune shows yet another side of the artist – and man who we believe is equally compelling on uptempo, dance-able numbers as he is sitting alone in a room with an acoustic guitar. Glover has purposely arranged the Penguin Prison project to allow for excellence at both ends of the spectrum, with lyrics and themes that are deep enough to survive the scrutiny of multiple listens.

“A Funny Thing”

Our interview with Chris tomorrow…

Filed under: Music, Videos Tagged: Alex Frankel, Chris Glover, Holy Ghost, Last.fm Presents, Penguin Prison

Last.fm Presents: Penguin Prison – “Golden Train”

Matt — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:46:09 +0000

One of the most compelling tracks on the self-titled album by Penguin Prison is also one of Glover’s oldest compositions. “Golden Train” is rife with Glover’s on-point commentary about the state of the world, and the disconnect between the powers-that-be and “the rest of us.”

“Golden Train”

Penguin Prison has “A Funny Thing” tomorrow…

Filed under: Music, Videos Tagged: Alex Frankel, Chris Glover, Holy Ghost, Last.fm Presents, Penguin Prison

Last.fm Presents: Penguin Prison – Don’t F@#k With My Money

Matt — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:19:02 +0000

Chris Glover, the man behind the music project Penguin Prison, stopped by our studio for a Street Date and Last.fm Presents session. Later in the week in our interview, the native New Yorker will explain how one of the most promising new acts in music came together. This was a case of a good song idea growing into a full-blown concept for a band. Glover didn’t set out to start Penguin Prison, but in the magical way that things happen when a good idea is born, his exciting solo compositions quickly grew into something that cried out for the support of a full live band. Check out the first of three songs that Chris did acoustically, the song behind the Occupy Wall Street-themed video.

“Don’t F@#k With My Money”

Lyrics

I saw you in a bad place acting like a freak
went up to you after, will you come home with me?
I know what your thinking that ain't my concert
we can be together but your gonna have to learn
Chorus:

Get the rest on MetroLyrics »

“Golden Train” comes your way tomorrow

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The Dawes Interview With Last.fm Presents

jerryrubino — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:47:04 +0000

Check in with Taylor Goldsmith, brother Griffin, Wylie Gelber and Tay Strathairn as we find out more about the latest Dawes album Nothing Is Wrong. Jackson Browne and Benmont Tench make guest appearances on this solid follow-up to their debut.

Interview with Dawes

Watch the Dawes session again

“A Little Bit Of Everything”

“Million Dollar Bill”

“Time Spent In Los Angeles”

Dawes website

Dawes Photos from The Studio
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Dawes Photos from The Studio

jerryrubino — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:39:36 +0000

Dawes Photos from The Studio
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Last.fm Presents: Dawes – “Time Spent In Los Angeles”

jerryrubino — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:36:28 +0000

We’ve got Dawes once again performing live from our studios before they sit around to talk to us about their new album Nothing Is Wrong. Click-thru for a sweet version of “Time Spent In Los Angeles”.

“Time Spent In Los Angeles”

Video for “Time Spent In Los Angeles”

Griffin, Taylor, Tay & Wylie chat with us tomorrow.

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Last.fm Presents: Dawes – “Million Dollar Bill”

jerryrubino — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:28:00 +0000

Check out another acoustic workout in the Last.fm Presents studio with Dawes doing a song from their latest album Nothing Is Wrong.

“Million Dollar Bill”

“Time Spent In Los Angeles” is up next….

Filed under: Interviews, Videos Tagged: dawes, Griffin Goldsmith, Last.fm Presents, Tay Strathairn, taylor goldsmith, Wylie Gelber