Christopher Anthony

Video Premiere: Moa Holmsten – “You’re Missing”

Here is a twist today for you. A Bruce Springsteen cover from a Swedish recording artist that previously fronted a heavy metal band. Sound interesting? – you bet.

Moa Holmsten is the artist we are talking about and this video premiere for “You’re Missing” is from her recently released record of all Springsteen covers titled Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm on Fill In The Blank Records. If you know any Springsteen history, this song was actually cut in 1994 and then revived and rewritten after 9/11, for his powerful 2002 album, The Rising.

With the help of Tony (the producer and co-creator of the album) this video pairs with Holmsten’s haunting and delicate vocals with his art project that was made several years ago filming himself when he was heartbroken. The song, the video and voice all connect with a core emotion we all have experienced which pulls you into the track.

With great starting material, “You’re Missing” is a solid representation from the record which features other great takes on “Dancing In The Dark,” “Badlands,” and “Born To Run” to just name a few. I have always been a sucker for covers and this project from Moa Holmsten takes a huge risk tackling Springsteen but I will tell you that she not only succeeds but will have you humming along to her versions in no time.

Moa Holmsten Website
Fill In The Blank Records

Savages – “The Answer”

Savages recently announced that on January 22, 2016 they will release their sophomore album, Adore Life, on Matador Records. You can now watch the first video “The Answer” which is getting us excited to hear the full length. The video was directed by Giorgio Testi at Pulse.

The band will bring their live show to major markets in 2016, kicking off their world tour in Bexhill, UK on February 18th, and culminating in Austin, TX on April 12th. The full list of tour dates can be found below.

Savages – 2016 World Tour Dates:
2/18 – Bexhill, UK – De La Warr Pavilion
2/19 – Cambridge, UK – Junction
2/21 – Glasgow, UK – Art School
2/22 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall
2/23 – Leeds, UK – Irish Centre
2/26 – Dijon, FR – Generiq Festival
2/27 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
2/28 – Bordeaux, FR – Rockschool Barbey
3/2 – Brussels, BE – Botanique Orangerie
3/5 – Malmo, SE – Babel
3/6 – Stockholm, SE – Kagelbanan
3/7 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega
3/13 – Milan, IT – Magazzini Generali
3/15 – Zurich, CH – Dynamo
3/16 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
3/17 – London, UK – Roundhouse
3/27 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club
3/28 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
3/29 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
3/31 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
4/1 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
4/2 – Montreal, CAN – Corona Theatre
4/4 – Toronto, CAN – Danforth Music Hall
4/5 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
4/7 – Chicago, IL – Metro
4/8 – St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room
4/9 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
4/11 – Dallas, TX – Trees
4/12 – Austin, TX – Emo’s

Deerhunter – “Living My Life”

Ahead of this Friday’s release, Fading Frontier, Deerhunter have a video for “Living My Life.” Bradford Cox has taken on directorial duties for the video for “Living My Life.” Cox describes it as “macro meditations on geology and botany to observations of afternoon light filtered onto wooden floors. The video is dedicated to Miles Davis. Enjoy!

Deerhunter’s international tour begins this week. You can find all dates & ticket information below.

DEERHUNTER ON TOUR:
10/15 Pomona, CA – Glass House
10/16 Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater *
10/17 Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater *
10/18 San Francisco, CA – Treasure Island Music Festival
10/20 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom *
10/21 Seattle, WA – The Showbox *
10/29 Paris, FR – Pitchfork Festival
10/30 Brighton, UK – All Saints Church *
10/31 Liverpool, UK – Liverpool Music Week
11/01 Dublin, IE – Button Factory *
11/03 Glasgow, UK – SWG3 *
11/04 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club *
11/06 Manchester, UK – Gorilla *
11/07 London, UK – Shepherds Bush Empire *
11/09 Tourcoing, FR – Le Grand Mix *
11/10 Reims, FR – La Cartonerrie *
11/11 Nimes, FR – Paloma *
11/12 Milan, IT – Magnolia *
11/13 Ravenna, IT – Bronson *
11/14 Geneva, CH – L’usine *
11/15 Zurich, CH – Rote Fabrik *
11/16 Heidelberg, DE – Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof *
11/18 Berlin, DE – Lido *
11/19 Copenhagen, DK – Vega *
11/21 Brussels – Botanique Orangerie *
11/22 Utrecht, NL – Le Guess Who Festival
12/04 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel *
12/05 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club *
12/06 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer *
12/08 New York, NY – Irving Plaza *
12/09 Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw *
12/10 Boston, MA – Royale *
12/12 Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre *
12/13 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall *
12/14 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
12/15 Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre *
12/17 Columbus, OH – Skully’s *
01/08 Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
01/09 Athens, GA – Georgia Theater

* w/ Atlas Sound

Foals: “Give It All”

Foals have shared their new music video for “Give It All”. The video was directed by longtime collaborator Nabil, the clip stars Jérémie Renier & Caroline Fauvet.

The band’s new album What Went Down is available now via Warner Bros. Records.

Lawrence Rothman: “California Paranoia”

Here is a haunting new video from artist to watch Lawrence Rothman. The track features Angel Olsen on harmonies which of course makes the track even more intense.

Rothman’s debut album is expected in 2016. If this track is any indication – it should be a keeper!