Nevski - Les Rives de la Volga (Out Of Map)

Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t5cNOYIqqQ

Algiers - Blood

Video: https://youtu.be/g3L0NI8vcMg

After another long absence, we are back with an excellent song from Algiers. You simply must see them live if you have a chance -- I caught them in concert and thought it was best live show I have been to in some time. The band members are all very down to earth and humble. Frankly, I was surprised the audience was not larger, given how great they sounded.

Looks like they have one show left in their current US tour before they head to Europe at the end of the month (see http://algierstheband.com/live).

Enjoy! Catch them the next time that you can. And hopefully the next IKDK post will be coming soon...

Benjamin Booker - Violent Shiver

Video: http://youtu.be/zm-rb8k1HkU

Long time, no see IKDK followers! Although I have been following Benjamin Booker's energetic music since last summer, I have not had a chance to see him until his current tour. Among other venues and cities he will be playing Chicago's Metro on March 28 and Toronto's Lee's Palace on March 31. He comes to us by way of Florida and New Orleans. Definitely a hot talent to watch.

heartjacker - Just Add Bubbles (and more)

SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/heartjacker

So, it looks like a bloke I may have played poker against one or twice has taken up DJing. I'm enjoying his mixes on a rainy Saturday, and I hope you will too.

The Raveonettes - Sisters; Coves - Beatings

Wow!  Long time, no write from us here at IKDK.  We're back with a double post for you today -- the theme is simple.  Both of these bands will be playing at the Double Door in Chicago on September 26.  Buy your tickets today.  Should be an awesome show.

(1) The Raveonettes - Sisters

Link: http://www.theraveonettes.com/sisters/

I still remember watching The Raveonettes tearing up my eardrums at Lee's Palace way back in 2003 with Josh.  Sune and Sharin are back in style with their latest track "Sisters."  Have a listen.  If it doesn't make you feel happy, I don't know what will.



(2) Coves - Beatings

Video: http://youtu.be/l2mG7yoW3Ak

This psychedelic duo from Warwickshire in England released their debut album "Soft Friday" in March 2014.  Beatings is one of the stand-out tracks on the album.  Beck and John have also recorded a decent cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" -- if you liked the original, you might just enjoy the cover, too.

Pixies - Blue Eyed Hexe (Hype 0378)

Video: http://youtu.be/bEBpvpomwG4

The Pixies have started off 2014 by releasing four new songs on an EP.  Here's the official music video for one of the new songs.  Happy New Year!

Django Django - Default

Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDjpOrlfh0Y&feature=share&list=SP4F0EAE7942092AA8&index=5

Just saw these lads rock the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party.  They released an excellent debut album in 2012 which contains a number of highly listenable tracks.  I am looking forward to seeing what they do next.

And to all: Happy New Year!

Closing Time (R.I.P. 008)

The Rock Steady Crew - Hey You - The Rock Steady Crew (New/Old 010)

Breakdancing funky pop brilliance. Huge single in the UK in 1983 but really didn't get any airplay in Canada. Catchy funky breaks. 30 years old. Nice!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4J-EVxMcd0

Ten Walls - Requiem (Original Mix) (Hype 0377)

Catchy deep house instrumental on Life and Death records. Taken from the Requiem EP. Nice!!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhTJHCpRmek

Lou Reed (R.I.P 007)

I will also say good bye to Mr. Reed. #velvet #wildside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dMkmamQs4c

Sune Rose Wagner - Sunday Morning

Link: http://soundcloud.com/sunerosewagner/sunday-morning

Sune Rose Wagner from the Raveonettes unearthed this cover of the Velvet Underground's Sunday Morning that he recorded in Seattle back in 1999. Perfect way to say to Lou: so long and thanks for all the songs.  RIP.

Tears For Fears - The Hurting (Reissue 006)

 

30 years later reissue of The Hurting by Tears For Fears in box set form. Nice!!! Comes with 3 CDs, 1 DVD, and a 7 Inch.

 

 

 

 

 



Here is a classic video of Mad World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFsHSHE-iJQ

Veronica Falls - Broken Toy (Hype 0376)

Nice buzzy twee track from Veronica Falls off their recent release Waiting For Something To Happen. Just released on 7 Inch vinyl through Slumberland Records.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbPsIFgT8Y

Jay Lumen Nobody (Hype 0375)

Alittle bit of nice bass heavy house music for this rainy Fall Sunday in October. Jay Lumen with Nobody off the Off Recordings label. Taken from the So Long Sunshine EP. This is release number 73 for the label. Nice! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRTfAaypfOo