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invisiblelimb.net — Four mp3s strapped to the back of a bomb.  My bomb.  Welcome to the Payload. Antony and the Johnsons - Epilepsy is Dancing Last month the unmistakable Antony Hegarty released The Crying Light, his third full length and the follow up to his excell... read more »

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invisiblelimb.net — You may never be as rocking as John Lennon or as punk as Iggy Pop but you can still wear the same t-shirts as them! InvisibleLimb.net and WornFree.com are teaming up to bring you a special Valentine’s Day giveaway! Two lucky winners will receive ... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — I first caught Say Hi’s Eric Elbogen opening up for Nada Surf at the El Ray in Los Angeles back in 2005 (or was it 2006?) and after a few songs I was convinced.  The dude is pretty good at what he does:  electronic/bedroom pop with apparently the... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — In poking around the web, reading old reviews, it appears there was a significant tide of backlash against David Bazan’s previous project Pedro the Lion towards the latter end of its life.  It started right around the time the concept album Contr... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — It’s been 3 long years since Antony and his Johnsons birthed their first breakout album, I Am a Bird Now, but do not give up hope weary listener:  help is on the way!  On January 20th, the unique and unmistakable Antony Hegarty will release his o... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — While I was busy curating the world’s most important music blog, the world’s most awesomely titled folk punk band Andrew Jackson Jihad were quietly releasing a 7 song EP follow up to their delightful 2007 release People That Can Eat People Are th... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — I’ve never met Kind of Like Spitting’s Ben Barnett but a couple of years ago he and I got into an argument on a small label message board so I’d say we are pretty good friends.  That’s why it hurt me when a few months back I asked him to send me ... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Apparently, it’s 2009 now.  I wanted to post that Death Cab for Cutie song. You know, the one called The New Year. I thought it would be really cute if I did that.  Actually, I instantly recognized how dumb of an idea that would be  so instead h... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Some bloggers work very hard to compile a unique year end list that doesn’t match the hundreds of others out there.  They’ll scratch every musical surface and leave no stone unturned.  They’ll abandon the surefire indie hits for the pursuit of the... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Hello friends.  I’ve started a side “blog” dedicated to the videos I find during my frequent late might web spelunking.  It’s called No Flashlight and beside being inspired by the Mount Eerie album of the same name, it also features two great, re... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Jessica Lea Mayfield.  Only 19, yet already sounds like a weary veteran of love’s battles.  A li’l bit of country, a li’l bit of bluegrass, a lot of mood.  This album is drenched in it.  It wallows in it.  Her cd, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt,... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — In my mind, nothing will ever top Black Sheep Boy, but with “The Stand-Ins” coming out in a couple of weeks, Okkervil River is doing a good job on challenging that.  Of the songs that I have heard, the production has really come through.  Strings... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Mogwai is finally coming out with a new album for the first time in a few years.  They also haven’t toured in a very long time and are currently about to embark on a US-wide tour.  The Hawk Is Howling seems to be another step forward for them as ... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — I never really was a huge fan of Days Away while they were a band, but then I noticed that Good Old War came around, which features Tim and Keith of the former Days Away.  Good Old War gives off a great folk feeling from the acoustic guitars and ... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — From Iceland now to Sweden, we’re using our first new posting day in over a month to promote some beautiful & talented foreign-based female artists.  Here is “Social Skills” from Swedish musician Sparrow who goes by the name Doctors & Dea... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — Emiliana Torrini’s “Me and Armini” has all the swagger of Lily Allen’s “Smile” without the annoying superfluousness and tabloid attachment.  Also unlike the previously aforementioned track, the steady backing rhythym and Torrini’s confident, calm... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — If you are a young person from Brazil and you want to make it in the American music scene, you basically have 2 options.  1) Play really ironic American disco music or 2) play neat lounge music for coffee shops.  OR you can do what former-pop-pun... read more »

invisiblelimb.net — If you’re looking for a weather update for the Los Angeles area, let me give it to you:  It’s midnight, I’ve got both windows open, and I’m still sweating like Ruben Studdard in a tuxedo.  Yeah, it’s that hot. On the other hand, if weather isn’t ... read more »