Tagged: Cass McCombs
Cass McCombs, “The Same Thing” MP3
More than totally dark or dire, Cass McCombs‘ first record this year was slow. Which as a feat of restraint is impressive, like he decided Wit’s End wasn’t ever going to get too worked up, … read more »
Video: Cass McCombs “County Line”
Cass McCombs’s “County Line” plays like a melancholy reflection on his home town—and maybe it is. But in his self-directed video for the song, he acts as both chronicler and interloper, crossing other people’s county … read more »
Stream Two Bummer Records By Cass McCombs and Bill Callahan For Free
What’s up Bill Callahan and Cass McCombs! You are dudes that are able to capture the feeling of getting older and also coming to terms with life. Sometimes it’s a bummer, and even when it’s … read more »
Maud’s Bigger in Texas: Day 4
My final day in Austin was the hottest yet, literally. I realized late Friday night that the shoes I had been wearing were soon to lose their soles, and after days and days of The … read more »
Video: The Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser Covers Cass McCombs
Hamilton Leithauser played a faithful cover of Nonconcert event, this past February, and they were kind enough to post this great live video. We even get an “as told to” bit of McCombs-brand comedy: What’s … read more »
On Set with Focus Creeps: Wavves, “King of the Beach”
We have a special love for Focus Creeps, the directorial duo of Aaron Brown and Ben Chappell, who’ve been responsible for videos like Girls‘ “Lust for Life” and “Hellhole Rat Race,” Cass McCombs‘ “Executioner’s Song,” … read more »
Stream: Cass McCombs’ “County Line”
“Sounds that conjure the colors purple and black,” that’s what Domino’s Cass McCombs press release says. Shout out to the Baltimore Ravens and our iChat color schemes, but why you gotta pigeonhole? Pseudo-synesthetes, pick your … read more »
Watch Cass McCombs Play "Windfall" with a Rostam Batmanglij-ified String Section
One day, many years from now, people will begin to sit down together, stroke their chins and collectively agree that Mr. Cass McCombs’ third LP, Dropping The Writ, is a masterstroke. Because it is. We … read more »
Cass McCombs Finally Played "Windfall" Live
Of the many times we’ve seen Mr. McCombs on stage, we’ve never had the pleasure of hearing him play “Windfall”, Dropping the Writ highlight and our favorite song in his catalogue. It’s been frustrating. But … read more »
Morning Commute: Cass McCombs
Here’s a nerdy thought: Top 5 Albums of the 00s, Revised 1.) The Strokes – Is This It 2.) Radiohead – Kid A 3.) Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 4.) Animal Collective – Merriweather Post … read more »
