August 25, 2009: New Music/Videos

Today is August 25, 2009. And there are some new releases, along with new music. All of which you should take into consideration. They will be listed - now.

Arctic Monkeys released their latest record (third LP): Humbug. After 2007's Favourite Worst Nightmare, you can expect great things from what many legit music journalists claimed to be "The Next Big Thing". As noted in our many recent posts about the Monkeys, this record is expected to reveal a bit of a darker side of the band. I'm sure it's going to be rad. Out now, via Domino.

Imogen Heap released her latest record (third LP): Ellipse. Again, she did this one all by herself: sang it, played it, produced it, and pretty much advertised it during her eBay stunt, in which someone tried to sell a bootleg too early and she got the world to raise the bid to 3 million dollars. Nicely done. Out now, via Megaphonic.

New music from Pearl Jam: "Supersonic". (An Oasis cover? Gnarly!). No. But it is off their upcoming record Backspacer. I think it's pretty fundamental rock 'n' roll for the most part. Real spiky guitar riffs at some points, then straight up blues-root's rockin' at others. 2:37 in length. Check it out on YouTube below:

Pearl Jam - "Supersonic"

New video from R.E.M: "Living Well Is The Best Revenge (Live)". A great quote with a great song to back it up. The hall of famers are set to release Live At The Olympia, a double-disc compilation that captures a whopping 39 songs from the band's five-night Dublin stand back in late June and early July 2007 (which led to the making of their latest record, Accelerate; and "Living Well" is the lead track). Many critics like to throw around that R.E.M. has returned to form. I just like to say, "Let's forget about the early 00's and live in the present". Here's the video:

R.E.M. - "Living Well Is The Best Revenge (Live)"
Living Well Is The Best Revenge

I think it's safe to say what my paycheck it going towards. And that's new music. Enjoy.