Listen: Evans – “The Odds” (Full LP Stream)

On November 20, Ian MacKaye will release a record from his latest band, the Evens, his collaboration with former Warmers drummer/vocalist Amy Farinao on Dischord .The record, titled The Odds, follows their 2006 full-length Get Evens.  The album was recorded this summer at Inner Ear with Don Zientara and you can hear the whole thing in full right now via NPR HERE or below. It’s worth noting that the sillouette on the cover is MacKaye and Farina's son Carmine, full track list below…

Track Listing:
01 King of Kings
02 Wanted Criminals
03 I Do Myself
04 Warble Factor
05 Sooner or Later
06 Wonder Why
07 Competing With the Till
08 Broken Finger
09 Architects Sleep
10 Timothy Wright
11 This Other Thing
12 Let's Get Well
13 KOK

Happy Friday!

Finally the world of ice cream and punk rock come together!

Video: Ian MacKaye Highlight Real from The VERA Projects in Seattle WA

Ian MacKaye, co-founder of Dischord Records and vocal proponent of all ages shows, visited The VERA Project for a special question and answer session on September 7^th where he discusses such things as what punk means to him, file sharing, the straight edge movement, marriage equality, and more.

The VERA Project aims to be a place for youth and people supportive of an all-ages atmosphere to create social change, strong community ties, and education opportunities through music and visual arts, placing importance on a non-hierarchical internal structure and "participatory culture." 

Check out the 25-minute highlight real below….

Listen: Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Meatmen, Samhain) on Going Off Track Podcast

Photo: Nick Romanenko

Going Off Track podcast recently sat down with Lyle Preslar of Minor Threat, The Meatmen, and Samhain. In the very entertaining and informative hour and a half conversation Preslar discusses his time in Minor Threat, his record executive experience, and "what it's like to deal with Glenn Danzig under both circumstances." You can subscribe to the podcast HERE and hear a short preview below...

 

Download: Fugazi Live Series

Fugazi’s Live Series project has been in the works for quite some time now and I am happy to say it was finally unveiled this holiday weekend , check out the details on this incredible resource below and then get to downloading!

“Between 1987 and 2003, Fugazi played over 1000 concerts in all 50 states and all over the world. Over 800 of these shows were recorded by the band's sound engineers. The goal of this project is to make each of these recordings available to download for a small fee. We will start with 130 shows and release more monthly until we're done. A searchable archive lists each show along with available photos, flyers and general show info. Each listing with a download offers a streaming preview of material for sound quality as well as the reading and posting of comments on the show and the recording.

The size and scope this archive dictates that it will remain a semi-permanent work-in-progress. We welcome visitors to contribute photos, recordings, corrections, and any additional info that may be missing from specific shows.

The standard suggested download price is $5 a show but we also offer a sliding scale option where you can set your own price, and an All Access site membership.”

Start downloading HERE.

Video: TV On The Radio Cover Fugazi's “Waiting Room”

Here is a great performance of Fugazi's classic "Waiting Room" as covered by TV On The Radio at last weeks Pitchfork Music Festival. I'm hoping a pro shot version pops up soon.

Wugazi - 13 Chambers LP

 Cecil Otter and Swiss Andy Present Wugazi - 13 Chambers LP available in it's entirety  here.

Listen: Wugazi - "Slow Like That"

This is the final preview I’ll be throwing up  before tomorrow’s official release of the Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi who consist of Andy Lund and Cecil Otter. Check out "Slow Like That" courtesy of Rolling Stone in the player below. This mash up blends Ghostface Killah and Ne-Yo's 2006 single "Back Like That" with Fugazi's  "Slow Crostic" cut from the soundtrack to the band's documentary Instrument.

If you haven’t already make sure to give a listen to  “Forensic Shimmy,” "Sweet Release" and  "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me" from the album.

Listen: Wugazi - "'Forensic Shimmy'"

The latest track from the upcoming Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi  is here. Check out "Forensic Shimmy" which combines ODB's fabulous flow on "Shimmy Shimy Ya" with "Forensic Scene" by Fugazi. While you are at it check out the previous Wugazi track, "Sweet Release" that we posted last week.

13 Chambers is set to drop this week on Wednesday as a free download at Wugazi.com.

Forensic Shimmy by WUGAZI

Listen: Wugazi - "Sweet Release"

Next track has arrived from the upcoming Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi who consist of Andy Lund & Doomtree's Cecil Otter. Check out the newest track "Sweet Release" which combines Fugazi's "Sweet and Low" with Method Man's "Release Your Delf." While you are at it check out the previous Wugazi track, "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me" that we posted last week.

13 Chambers drops next week on the 13th as a free download at Wugazi.com.

Sweet Release by WUGAZI

Listen to this!: Wugazi (that’s Wu-Tang Clan and Fugazi). - "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me"

Check out WUGAZI (that’s Wu-Tang Clan and Fugazi). “Sleep Rules Everything Around Me", the excellent blend of WuTang's "C.R.E.A.M." and Fugazi's "I'm So Tired" the first leak off of 13 Chambers. Many more details will be trickling out over the next two weeks, but for now click on the player below to enjoy...

Sleep Rules Everything Around Me by WUGAZI