-Franz Ferdinand-- Tonight-

Franz Ferdinand.

They’ve got a new single out: “Ulysses”. The song has a funky rhythm, it’s energetic and fun. I dig the lyrics: pretty simple and pretty sexy.

“Ulysses” sounds very much like a Franz Ferdinand song (well duh), but what I am trying to say is that it's nothing new (which is fine). Their third album Tonight is set to release January 19th, expect a fairly predictable sequel to the band’s prior albums.

Franz Ferdinand- Ulysses

-Wild Beasts-- Limbo, Panto-

Wild Beasts.

Umm, you can’t really go wrong with a band name like that. What’s even better is that band actually as the bravado to back it up. Oh yeah and the music is pretty good too.

Their musical style leans toward Art-rock; listening to Limbo, Panto is like going to The Theater: it’s over-the-top, it’s flamboyant, it’s very entertaining.

Wild Beasts also have some kickass vocals. It’s hard to miss lead singer Hayden Thorpe’s flashy falsetto, and bassist Tom Fleming’s sexy tenor (see "The Devil’s Crayon") is an added bonus.

Wild Beasts- The Devil's Crayon

-Jangle Jam-- I am Back-

Hi all,

Well I am back from my month-long tropical vacation. I’ve got to say that it was pretty hard to leave the sun, beaches, and amazing weather. But it had to be done, so I’ve returned and I also have some good news and some bad news:

Bad news: MN is not St. Thomas. Dammit MN cold.

Good news: I’ll be updating Jangle Jam again (hopeful with some semblance of frequency).

Posts will be shorter, more random, there will be recommendations of worthwhile shows around town, and possibly some reviews of shows that you should have attended.

Happy Holidays!