Check out current Ragged featured artists Grand Ole Party rock The Casbah in their hometown of San Diego. Performing the retro "INSANE," Kristen Gundred never fails to win over a crowd with her mean vox and drumsticks. And is that a sparkly pink bass I spy? Download the latest issue of Ragged to learn more about the SD trio.
Inaugural Ragged featured artist Bitter:Sweet will be performing on the ever-popular LA-based radio program KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" on Tuesday, June 3rd, the same day their sophomore album Drama drops. Local Angelenos can tune into 89.9 FM to hear the jazzy trip-hop sounds of the SoCal duo or you can stream the entire session from their website www.kcrw.com. To learn more about Bitter:sweet, download the first issue of Ragged!
In a recent article in NY Mag, identical twins Tegan and Sara discussed physical oddities at their Terminal 5 show in New York City. Known for long-winded banter in between songs, the Canadian sisters talked about their differing characteristics: one being Tegan's droopy eye denoted here by a red "X". Hey, at least now we can tell 'em apart! Read more about their dissimilarities in Ragged #3!
Special thanks to our friends at Fuse TV's The Worm who promoted current Ragged artist Monte Negro's new video "Give Me Love" on their daily mix. The boys are in great company around other featured artists hellogoodbye and Death Cab For Cutie. Check it out here and don't forget to read up on the quartet's unique mix of sounds in Ragged #4!
Kate Nash has been known to collaborate with her musical cohorts -- First Billy Bragg at SXSW, now London up-and-comers Black Kids. Their hit song "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance" is blowing up so much, it caught the attention of Columbia record execs and piqued the interest of the lovely Kate who previously toured with them. Her Peanuts-style piano playing is the perfect complement to the cheerleader chants of "1, 2, 3, 4!" Check it out and don't forget to read up on Kate Nash in the current issue of Ragged (it's free)!
Check out this cool video of Tegan and Sara at this year's Coachella singing the title song off their latest album. The Wonder Quins were featured in Ragged #3... read all about it!
California pop-punks Thrice performed "Come All You Weary" on Conan O'Brien last night from their four-EP set The Alchemy Index out now. Long-time fans of the band may be surprised at their new sound, but they're sure to gain new ones in the process. Stripped down to feature singer Dustin Kensrue's rustic voice, the boys have definitely come a long way. Read about their musical development via nature in the latest issue of Ragged available for FREE download!
ATTENTION: Chicago and Minneapolis peeps! We are very excited to announce our current Ragged cover star, Miss Kate Nash is on tour, and we have a pair of tickets for two stops that we're just giving away to two lucky Ragged fans. To enter to win this fantabulous prize, all you have to do is leave a comment telling us why you should win and which city you'd prefer (make sure to use your email address when commenting - don't worry, it won't be publicly visible). Don't delay; these tickets are going fast!
Friday 5/2 Chicago, IL - The Vic
Saturday 5/3 Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
Read more about Kate Nash in Ragged #4!
Sibling collective (+1 cousin) that make up Texas indie-rock quintet Eisley have announced their first-ever headlining tour. One of the few chosen ones to be featured on the cover of Ragged, the troupe have been on the road since April 1st and still have a slew of dates ahead of them for May. [Remaining tour dates after the jump.] Read about their familial adventures and what it's like to open for Coldplay even before graduating from high school in Ragged #3 available for free download!
In light of Coachella this past weekend, we present to you a video of London sweetheart Kate Nash performing her infectious first single "Foundations." The twenty-year-old songstress played to a full crowd in the hundred-degree heat proclaiming she wasn't "used to the weather." Check out Kate in the latest issue of Ragged available for FREE download, and enjoy this clip in the comfort of your air-conditioned home! Cheers!
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Grand Ole Party loves to tour. Which is probably why they added a heap of new tour dates to their already hefty plate. The San Diego trio is currently opening up for fellow Californians Rogue Wave and will soon shift to support NY duo The Fiery Furnaces. The band took a break from their hectic road schedule to sit down with Ragged for an exclusive interview in the current issue... ch-ch-ch-check it out!
Tour Dates after the jump!
SoCal natives Phantom Planet have revealed a new video for their latest single "Do the Panic." The quasi-morbid video juxtaposes the band's normally chipper sound with dismembered limbs. You heard right - limbs! The quartet's latest album befittingly titled Raise the Dead is racing up the charts after its release just last week. Not to toot our own horn or anything, but could it possibly have to do with these guys gracing the cover of the very first issue of Ragged? See for yourself (it's free!).
Starting today at 11 AM Eastern Time, fans can begin casting their votes for Brit-poppers Switches' latest single "Drama Queen" on MTV-U's "The Freshmen" contest. The video with the highest number of votes gets added to MTV-U's weekly playlist broadcast to college campuses nation-wide. Polls close Friday at 11:59 AM - vote here. Read about Switches' fave records in Ragged #4 available for FREE download now!
As of today, British indie-pop girl group The Pipettes, who were featured in the last issue of Ragged, have announced internal difficulties. Two-thirds of the synchronized-dance trio (RiotBecky and Rosay) have left to pursue other musical ventures. The split was entirely amicable with remaining member Gwenno - preceded by founding member Julia - and the new additions Ani and Anna leaving this note to their fans on their official website: "We wish them all the best, we're all still great friends and news on their pursuits will be closely supported by us."
The (new) Pipettes are currently recording demos for a follow-up to their debut release We Are the Pipettes. Read about some of the better times in Ragged #3 available for FREE download to the left! Best of luck, Riotbecky & Rosay!
Former Ragged featured artists Tegan
and Sara are slowly emerging out of hiding with a confirmed date on The
Tonight Show on April 23, a live digital EP, and an extensive Summer tour
with stops at Coachella, Bonnaro, and a slot
in the True Colors Tour. Their EP available exclusively
through iTunes April 29 will feature four acoustic versions of
songs from their latest album The Con and one track from their
breakthrough So Jealous.
You can still read past issues of Ragged all year 'round, so download Ragged #3 now for free to read all about the Wonder Twins' lives together and
apart.
Full list of tour dates after the jump!
Grand Ole Party 's performance Saturday night at New York's Irving Plaza was nothing short of smashing.
Opening for Rogue Wave, the San Diego trio blew everyone away with a killer set which consisted mostly of tracks from their debut album, Humanimals. A few notable crowd pleasers of the night were "INSANE" and "Look Out Young Son."
When watching any GOP live show, it's nearly impossible not to be drawn in by the extremely powerful magnetic force which is lead singer/drummer Kristin Gundred. Before the show, the petite musician walked throughout the crowd unnoticed, but when she took the stage and sat behind her drum kit, people couldn't look away from her. Delivering each biting lyric with loud, passionate vocals and drum beats to match, Gundred had the crowd eating out of the palms of her hands. People RSVPed for a rocking, energetic show and Grand Ole Party delivered.
Read more about Grand Ole Party in the latest issue of RAGGED!
*Special thanks to Amy Davis for the review & rockin' photos.
Culture-bending rock group Monte Negro currently featured in Ragged #4 were interviewed at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin. Special thanks to our buddies at ME TV for streaming this awesome segment of the boys discussing music influences, songwriting methods, and plans for the road. You can also download this issue of Ragged for free to learn more about the LA-based quartet.
Check out Monte Negro tour dates after the jump.
British dance-rockers Switches performed their infectious single "Drama Queen" on the Jimmy Kimmel show last night marking their debut on network television in the U.S. The high-energy performance caused lead singer Matt Bishop to fall to the ground in front of the hyped-up crowd. Find out these new-wave Brits' all-time favorite records in the latest issue of Ragged available for FREE download now!
Current Ragged featured artists Grand Ole Party were recently featured on The Daily Habit (special thanks to our pals at Fuel TV for the cool vid). Check out frontwoman Kristen Gundred rocking out on the drums AND blaring soulful riffs with her big ol' pipes on two tracks from their debut album Humanimals out now! If you want to learn more about the budding San Diego trio (plus get fashion tips straight from the trendy singer), check out our exclusive interview with GOP in the latest issue of Ragged.
"Look Out Young Son"
Inaugural Ragged cover stars Phantom Planet are back with a new drummer, a new record, and a more developed sound. The SoCal quartet's blend of sun-dappled powerpop has matured from The OC days of yore that first got them on the map. Listen to their latest single below from their new album out April 15th. Special thanks to our friends at www.ew.com for the stream.
And don't forget to download the first issue of Ragged (for free) to read all about the boys' post-OC success.
