Thanks to everyone who put the fest together!  We are not pro photographers, we were having a grand time hanging out for a change and meeting good people, but enjoy some images and a video with !!! featuring the one of a kind superstar Shannon Funchess.  So many highlights between this, King Khan, Dizzee Rascal, Animal Collective and for myself, finally getting to see Cut Copy, we can go on here…

HEALTH

Dizzee Rascal

!!!

We just got back from the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago and have to say that it was a total blast.

Besides watching a ton of super cool bands, drinking beer and eating burritos and ice cream all day, it was super cool to see all of the kids having a great time. Some liked to have fun in an odd way by playing in the mud, but hell why not. If that is what turns them on then I good for them.

For us the most exciting thing was watching some cool bands and buying a bunch of cool new vinyl from the record fair. For those of you that came by the Kanine Records booth, thanks. It was great to see all of you.

We are all in consensus when we say that Health was our favorite band of the festival. We even went to see them play the night before at The Hideout. They blew the place apart as they truly are one of the coolest new bands out there today. Plus all of the guys are super cool dudes that love to party and have a good time. If any of you get the chance to meet the guys that run their label, Love Pump United, we highly recommend having a beer, or ten with them. It will be one of your best evenings ever.

Some of our other favorite bands of the festival were; Dinosaur Jr., Cut Copy, Spiritualized, Jarvis, Dizzee Rascal, and Times New Viking. Keep a lookout for some cool pictures from the festival coming soon.

This message goes out to those of you that actually like to buy music.

Either that you are collectors, find a joy of owning your own copy of an album, or simply like spending money on supporting artists.

Our good friend from the UK has put together this survey to see how of us out there actually do still buy music (cds or downloads). 

So take a second and fill out this simply survey.

I’ve been told that there are some cool treats awarded to random rally winners. It should only take you a second. And remember support you online record store, indie label, and artists.

Thanks,

Crashin’ In  

There is a great interview posted on Limewire about Kanine Records. Check it out:

Since establishing his label in 2001, Kanine Records founder Lio has had the foresight to work with artists like Shock Cinema, Grizzly Bear, Chairlift, Oxford Collapse, The Whip, and Northern State. Lio took a few moments out of his busy schedule for a quick Q&A with LimeWire Store’s Kelly Smith.

*How has the Brooklyn music scene changed since starting your label?

Lio: The music scene if you call it a scene has definitely changed. I don’t really think there is one scene, more like pockets of cool bands/artists playing around together in a number of different environments. The strongest environment being the DIY all ages loft party. Since 2003 it has grown tremendously. There was a small crop of cool artists back then, but now there are hundreds of great bands.

Any band/artist that you regret not signing?

Of course there are tons, but as all labels know you can’t always sign everyone that you want due to timing issues, financials, etc. But we always try to sign bands that we love and that are willing to work hard to be heard and pursue a musical career.

What labels do you admire? Why?

We admire labels that work hard for their artists, treat them right, continual to foster a creative musical environment, and put out cool artwork. Some of our favorite indie and DIY labels are: Kemado Records, Domino Records, Rough Trade, Polyvinyl Records, Moshi Moshi, and Wichita.

Where’s the next hot bed of music coming out of?

A ton of great music seems to be coming out of the Downtown LA all ages scene (The Smell). But I truly still think Williamsburg is the best place to continue to see hot new bands. There are so many bands popping up all the time and it is super easy to ride your bike down the street and check them out before they become something big.

Do you really consider yourselves “the underdog?”

Definitely as we continue to fight to be heard and get our music out there to the world. And we do this all on tiny budgets. But we feel that if the music is truly that good it will be heard. It is really up to how much the band is willing work to make their dreams happen. And at the end of the day, the kids determine what bands are gonna do well. More then ever kids now have the deciding factor whether a band will make it or not. Kids now can champion the bands that they like in their own way before the majors can tell them what they are supposed to like first. And due to the internet they can listen and learn about a band super fast before they even have any records out. Plus small bands and labels can promote bands much faster than they used to be able to.

If you weren’t answering these questions, what would you be doing?

The same thing that I am doing now, listening to great new records on vinyl. When we are free we are out playing with Toby Rascal and Hbear (our Kanine mascots) at the park.

*Now check out great new records coming from new artists on Kanine Records, including: Chairlift, Holiday For Strings, Holy Hail, Monsters Are Waiting, Shock Cinema, and more.

www.kaninerecords.com / www.myspace.com/kaninerecords

Ok so maybe it’s a little hot today in NYC to jump in a jacuzzi, but Moncton, New Brunswick’s Radio Radio look like they are having a grand time in a cave, splashing around while Japanese tourists take their pictures. Who would have thought a cave would have a jacuzzi? With references to Jeac Cousteau and home made wine, not to mention the style of this video, this NuFilms directed video is worth taking some time out to enjoy. These guys could be in their own SNL digital short any day. Radio Radio have also added a bunch of shows up north on their myspace too.

The Whip kicked off Sundays Jelly NYC’s Pool Parties, joining the line with Matt & Kim and a little band called The Breeders.  It was stifling hot and heard the line to get in went down many Brooklyn blocks,  but these guys and gal put on a great show.

Below is a video for their song ‘Fire’. The Whip’s EP is available on vinyl via Kanine Records, full length on Southern Fried Records

Just want to thank everyone for coming out to hang with us and enjoy a day of fantastic bands at The Yard. All in all we like to think everyone was happy and that good times were had, we certainly tried hard…Thanks to our friends Todd P, Impose Mag, The Yard, everyone that was involved with us, and especially the bands and people of all ages who made this the best darn party of all summer.

Unfortunately we were not able to take photos of every band due to not wanting to get trampled and disrupt the party people, we got some treats over at our Youtube and Flickr pages. You can also link to our pals Video Thing and Uberdrivel for a million party pics and more vids once they post.

Crystal Antlers

Abe Vigoda

Shy Child

Ponytail

Vivian Girls

The Verve is now back.

Check out the lasted video from their upcoming single “Love Is Noise”.

The album should hit the shelves in August 2008. We already got the chance to listen to it and can tell you that is truly amazing. For those you that liked “Urban Hymns”, you’ll love this new album. It is truly an amazing comeback from Richard Aschroft and his crew. 

Our friends over at Ice Cream Man have posted some amazing shots from their sweet time at Bonaroo.  Get it, sweet?  Anyway, amazing photos you ask?  Of course!  In addition to the many wonderful things Ice Cream Man does for the people, they have a damn talented group of photographers, and with Abbey Braden on board, who is up at all hours doing what she does best, their is no comparison  Below is one of Abbey’s photos of our beloved Reggie Watts in the Comedy Tent.  Reggie does a great M.I.A. we are told.

It’s exciting to post about artists we are keen on, especially when it’s a group some may not have heard of before. whether a million people read this or not, it just feels good to put it out there and keep up to date on who we like. Which brings me to this group from Moncton, New Brunswick…Canada that is, that put together something great. They call themselves Radio Radio, and they make me want hop on my bike and sway from side to side (while listening to Radio Radio through my headphones) like Jemaine and Bret in Flight of the Conchords. Incorporating their native Chiac, a dialect that combines Acadian French and English, good beat making, and quick raps, I am inclined to say I like what I hear. Apparently these guys have a sense of humor too, perhaps too smart for their own good. Below is the video for the single, also the title of their debut album, Cliche Hot.  All that needs to be established really is, that this track is basically about image obsession, hence the title of course.

It’s refreshing to find out about artists who are using their powers for good, and Radio Radio don’t seem like they are trying to force you to be impressed, they want to put out good music for you to enjoy. If you live up yonder in Canada check our their dates for some summer tour action. The album is avail via Bonsound Records, and iTunes.