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Both Bon Iver records go Gold

Jagjauguar has announced that both Bon Iver records have been certified Gold on the same day [500,000 sales]. For Emma came out in 2008 and Bon Iver was released in 2011. Congrats to the band and everyone working on these projects, it's a huge accomplishment.

 

New music from Pillowfight and Merchandise, Alt-J gets nominated, Ian Rogers named CEO at Beats, TV show placements and awareness

SONG OF THE DAY
Pillowfight - Used To Think. This is the new band from Dan the Automator.

* Merchandise shares new track.



* Alt-J nominated for 3 Brit Awards

* Camper Van Beethoven share new track - Some Day Our Love Will Sell Us Out

* Jagjaguwar sets April 2 release date for new record from The Besnard Lakes.



* Ian Rogers named CEO of Beats music service. Will oversee direction ,vision and strategy and will remain on Topspin board.

* SXSW adds several acts to lineup including Merchandise and Vampire Weekend.

* A look into how TV Show placements impact artist awareness.





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Eighth Notes: Teen Mom edition

* ESL Music and Eighteenth Street Lounge launch 24 hour online radio station for downtempo, afrobeat, electronica, reggae, world music.. > Link

* Alt-J wins the UK Mercury Prize. This is a really wonderful record with my favorite song being "Something Good" > Link

* Liam Finn is heading out on tour with Deerhoof > Link

* Halo 4 OST is the highest charting soundtrack ever > Link

* Austin-based My Education premieres new video on Consequence of Sound > Link

* Just heard Teen Mom for the first time and dig it.. from DC > Link 

 

Eighth Notes

* The Raveonettes released a new video for "Curse the Night" - Link

* DJ Center will be spinning in Brooklyn on Sat night - Link

* The Lumineers will be on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight

* Razor and Tie Publishing celebrates Greg Holden's "Home" going double platinum - Link

* KEXP's fall drive is over but you can still contribute - Link

* Jonny Greenwood's soundtrack is now available on vinyl - Link

* Faded Paper Figures just released a new record. They had one of my favorite records of 2010 - Link

Eighth Notes with Citizen Cope

* This week I've spent a lot of time with the new Citizen Cope record. Over the years I've become a big fan of Clarence's music - a groove, lyrics and melody. On this record he seems to be channeling a little bit of Jack Johnson's vibe and it seems to work. I was listening to this back to back with the new Nickodemus record and thought it might be interesting to hear a Citizen Cope/Thievery Corporation collaboration one day. Anyway, my favorite track from the new record is "Something To Believe In":

 

 

* Old Crow Medicine Show's new record is doing really well on the charts [debut at #22 on Billboard]. "Carry Me Back" was produced by Ted Hutt (Gaslight Anthem, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly).

* Old 97s are releasing an expanded 15th anniversary edition of "Too Far To Care" [Omnivore Recordings]

* Jade Tree is re-issuing the entire Pedro The Lion collection on vinyl

* Chaos Chaos is Asy and Chloe (formerly of the band Smoosh).

* Silversun Pickups announced Fall tour dates

 

Chicago-based bands to watch in 2011

I recently came across the loudlooppress website and their 11 Chicago Bands to watch in 2011 List. I think Richard and his staff are doing a great job covering the indie scene from Chicago's perspective and I think its a much needed resource. If you're interested in what's going on Chicago's scene check it out.

In addition to the list.. they put together this awesome compilation so we can all hear these bands.

11 Chicago Bands to Watch in 2011 Compilation by LoudLoopPress

Song of the Day: Washington "Sunday Best"

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Washington is an artist from Australia.

More from the recent announcement:

Australia's finest, Washington, has taken home the prestigious title of Breakthrough Songwriter Of The Year at the 2011 APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Awards. The APRA award comes hot off the heels of her 2010 ARIA Awards wins for Breakthough Artist andBest Female Artist as well as three nominations for Album of the Year, Best Adult Alternative Album for I Believe You Liar and Single of the Year (How to Tame Lions).

Currently making waves in America with her debut How To Tame Lions EP, the up and coming singer is already being deemed "Australia's best kept secret" by NYLON Magazine and is a featured artist on Yahoo!'s "New Now Next" program. Featuring the title track to the EP, How To Tame Lions as well as the upbeat smash Sunday Best, these tunes are just a taste of what's to come on her debut album, I Believe You Liar, out October 11th, 2011.