Tagged: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
In Mexico With: Festival NRMAL
A couple days before SXSW, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico for Festival NRMAL, a one-day, 55-band party. Taking a barely-planned trip just ahead of Austin’s endless sea of wristbands and Jacked Doritos seemed like maybe … read more »
Video: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, “Strangers Are Strange”
It feels like this is what would’ve happened if everyone showed up to the set of Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” video way too stoned to pull off the fast-paced chase scenes and car stunts. Unknown Mortal … read more »
Labels to Watch
Five record labels that are making their mark. The Sounds of Sweet Nothing Location: London, UK What: Ned Hodge quit his job at Rough Trade Records in 2009 with the intention of getting out of … read more »
Interview: Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The FADER FORT by FIAT NYC
UMO are a fun band to watch play live. Their brand of blissed-out rock is infectious and upbeat, but after months on the road, it’s gotta be hard to keep up the energy. Thankfully, for … read more »
Photos: The FADER FORT by FIAT NYC Day 1
Sitting at our desks this morning, we’re happy to report back on the good times had by all at the FADER FORT by FIAT NYC. New Yorkers and visitors in town for CMJ cut work … read more »
The FADER FORT by FIAT NYC Lineup
The FADER FORT by FIAT NYC opens its doors on Friday this week, just four days from now. On October 21st and 22nd, we’ll be set up at 443 W 18th street in Manhattan with … read more »
Video: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, “Ffunny Ffriends”
Have you ever thought, Man, I really love Lady Gaga videos and I also really love mushrooms. I wish someone would figure out a way to combine the two into one totally awesome visual extravaganza. … read more »
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Daytrotter Session
Unknown Mortal Orchestra stopped by Daytrotter’s Big Orange Studios for a live, raw recording. Ruban Nielson’s voice sounds grizzled and gravelly, going over many of UMO jams we’ve come to know and love. Tracks like … read more »
Blouse, “Videotapes” MP3
The closing bars of Portland trio Blouse‘s “Videotapes” find Charlie Hilton singing—but trailing off and never finishing her thought—What it was like to see you again, what it was like… And you kind of figure … read more »
This Week in The FADER: August 28, 2011 Edition
** We glimpsed Aaliyah’s life via stories from Missy Eliottt, Kidada Jones and Method Man first published in our 2008 Icon Issue. We also re-upped DJ Caps’ Aaliyah U R Missed mix, a celebration of … read more »
