With Feist set to release her new album Metals on October 4th (which you can now stream online) it seemed appropriate to feature her in this weeks Flashback.  This particular solo performance of “Mushaboom” was my first exposure to Leslie Feist and I pretty much fell in love with her immediately.  Her moniter apparently cuts out mid song and she confusedly stops playing, but after a quick chat with the sound man she has no problem recovering.  It’s a memorable performance augmented by her impossibly sweet vocals and under-appreciated guitar playing.  I’m glad Feist is back.  Enjoy: continue reading...

Here is the first new music from Leslie Feist since 2007.  The new album is titled Metals and the first taste is a song called “How Come You Never Go There”.  Great song and it’s great to hear her voice again.  Enjoy: continue reading...

The world definitely needs a little more Feist these days.  The album is set to drop October 4th.  In the meantime we’ll have to survive on these teaser videos.  Enjoy: continue reading...

Epic, grandiose, textured… the first tune “World Sick” from Broken Social Scene’s new album is pretty stunning, yet almost exactly what you’d expect from this wily group of musicians.  Expectations are pretty high for the new album titled Forgiveness Rock Record and based on this first song it appears that fans need not worry.  The “band” has been pared down to about 6 regulars but the record features guest performances from many of the past contributors including Feist and Emily Haines. The record comes out May 4th… everyone is very excited… listen to the new song! continue reading...

Very exciting news. Check out a classic BSS performance below and more info from Spinner.com:

Broken Social Scene’s rabidly anticipated new album may not have a title yet, but it’s finally got a release date: May 4, 2010. continue reading...