Summer Bands

Summer is pretty much in full swing at this point, so what do you have to listen to while crusin' or relaxing in your warm paradise? Here are some recommendations to either pump you up or help you relax on those lazy days ahead.

ARTIST - GENRE
Tokyo Police Club - Indie Rock
Born Ruffians - Indie Rock
Guster - Alternative Rock
The New Pornographers - Alternative Rock
Bombay Bycicle Club - Indie Rock/Pop
The Futureheads - Rock
Goldfinger - Punk Rock
The Kooks - Indie Rock/Pop
Mgmt - Electronica/Electronic Rock
The Mystery Jets - Indie Rock
Scissors For Lefty - Indie Rock/Pop
Ratatat - Indie Rock/ Electronica/ Instrumental
Tunng - Indie Rock

Jack Johnson [6-22-08]

Saw Jack Johnson at River's-Edge in Wisconsin yesterday. The show was amazing, it was outside and had a huge turn out. Jack's voice was studio-perfect as always, and the atmosphere was very happy and laid-back. Opening for Mr.Johnson was Money Mark and Mason Jennings. Money Mark is a sweet funk-styled band on Jack's Brushfire label. Mason Jennings is from local Minneapolis and puts out your sort of typical acoustic alternative rock sound. He's also on Jack's label. Both openers did excellently and really drew in the crowd.


I got some shots of the show but less than i hoped do to some unforseen issues
http://flickr.com/photos/26809288@N08/sets/72157605777325584/

Although the one video i recorded wasn't worthwhile since it was interrupted, i did leave my camera rolling during the encore in which Jack Performed two songs with Mason Jennings. The sound is sadly pretty terrible, but it's still worth it if you're a big fan:

Jack Johnson & Mason Jennings Live 6-22-08 (song 1)
Jack Johnson & Mason Jennings Live 6-22-08 (song 2)

Around the web:
Jack's Site
Jack's Myspace
Buy Sleeping Through The Static
Mason's Site
Mason's Myspace
Money Mark's Site
Money Mark's Myspace (downloadable tracks)

Music Recommendation: Sunfold

In the spirit of Annuals fever here at Delicious Flavor, I've decided to highlight the other side of the band. As some of you may already know, Annuals were initially a side-project of the band headed by Kenny Florence, the main singer for Sunfold, and guitarist for Annuals. Clearly, Annuals have surpassed the popularity of Sunfold, but that doesn't mean Sunfold should go overlooked. Sunfold consists of the same band members of Annuals just playing a little musical chairs (pun intended). I recommend you check them and their new LP out this July.

Myspace

Terpsikhore Records

Buy the Wet Zoo EP split with Annuals

We All Have Hooks For Hands [6-13-08]

Apparently people do live in South Dakota after all. Representing them are We All Have Hooks For Hands. A nine-man band out of Sioux Falls. Their lead singer has some exceptionally high vocals, which give the band a fresh sound all together. With a sweet drum kit set up, they really rocked the house and set a great mood for the Annuals.


The Flavor brings you another gallery here

A Live video:
WAHHfH - The Man Trying To Outfox Us All (LIVE!)


and the live Mp3 from the clip:
We All Have Hooks For Hands - The Man Trying To Outfox Us All (LIVE!)

Here are some other Mp3s from their site:
We All Have Hooks For Hands - Hold On C'mon
We All Have Hooks For Hands - The Man Trying To Outfox Us All

Visit We All Have Hooks For Hands on the web at:
Afternoon Records Page
myspace

Buy their album, The Pretender here:
iTunes
Afternoon Records Store

The Annuals [6-13-08]

The Annuals, crazy indie-rockers from North Carolina performed in Minneapolis last night. They put up quite a show, their overwhelming energy was kept even throughout the slower songs, and left most that attended a bit speechless at the end. With powerful vocals, 6 band members, and a ton of kick, they're easily the most exciting show I've been to so far.



Delicious Flavor is kicking you off with some exclusives! Check out the show's gallery here:
Annuals 6-13-08

Here are some exclusive videos from the show:
Annuals - Ease My Mind (LIVE!) [video]
Annuals - Around Your Neck (LIVE!) [video]
Annuals - Brother (LIVE!) [video]

Here are two UNRELEASED songs from their new album coming out September 2008
Annuals - "Springtitme"(LIVE!) [video]
Annuals - "Down The Mountain" (LIVE!) [video]

Here are some live Mp3s taken from the video files:
Annuals - Ease My Mind (LIVE!)
Annuals - Around Your Neck (LIVE!)
Annuals - Brother (LIVE!)
Annuals - Springtime (LIVE!) [UNRELEASED]
Annuals - Down The Mountain (LIVE!) [UNRELEASED]

And here's a track off their site from their first album Be He Me:
Annuals - Complete or Completing

Visit Annuals on the Web or on Myspace
Buy Annuals' new Wet Zoo EP (iTunes)
Visit Ace Fu Records