Jeff Bridges Self-Titled Album Debut

In a most likely poorly guided attempt at being original, we are going to hold off on any 'dude' related references in this post. No, we would like to introduce you to Jeff Bridges, the singer-songwriter. Having powerful friends can help make a powerful record, and in Bridges' case, he has a lot of powerful friends. With the help of acclaimed producer and songwriter, T Bone Burnett at the helm, Bridges found himself aside the likes of Rosanne Cash, Ryan Bingham, Marc Ribot, John Goodwin, Greg Brown and more. Combining country-roots, vocal rasp, and the ear of Burnett, Bridges does well to lay down an impressive debut in what may be a blip on this movie stars' all time accolades.

Bridges' self-titled debut drops on August 16 via our good friends Blue Note Records. Enjoy the album trailer above.

The Day's Trot with Bad Veins

[MP3] Bad Veins "Gold and Warm

Enjoy the Bad Veins Daytrotter Session here! First, it must be said, that Daytrotter does some fanstactic graphical work. Their band "photos" are, and have become, an easily recognizable staple of the blog world. Their lastest victims, Bad Veins, whose self-titled debut was released Tuesday, has been making a splash; incorporating etheral guitar lines and punchy vocals reminiscent of The National's Matt Berninger, Bad Veins deserves the press.

See tour dates after the jump.

Jul 24 2009 10:00P
Fountain Square CINCINNATI
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Abbey Pub w/ Now Now Every Children Chicago, Illinois
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
The Crofoot w/Now Now Every Children PONTIAC
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
El Mocambo w/Now Now Every Children Toronto
Aug 4 2009 9:00P
Heirloom Arts Theatre w/Now Now Every Children DANBURY
Aug 5 2009 10:00P
North Star w/Now Now Every Children PHILADELPHIA
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
The Mercury Lounge w/Now Now Every Children NEW YORK
Aug 7 2009 10:15P
Garfield Artworks w/Now Now Every Children PITTSBURGH
Aug 9 2009 9:00P
Picador w/Now Now Every Children IOWA CITY
Sep 13 2009 8:00P
Red Rocks Amphitheater - Monolith Festival

Or, the Whale: New Record, Video, MP3s, Tour Dates

Or, The Whale - Never Coming Out - Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.

[MP3] Or, the Whale - "Datura"
[MP3] Or, the Whale - "Rusty Gold"

This San Fransisco septet peel away their West coast facade, reveling an alt-country underbelly equipped with punchy vocal harmonies, steel string tinges and acoustic jangles. Following 2007's Light Poles and Pines, Or, the Whale are set to release their interestingly self-titled sophomore release on Sept. 22 via the newly establish Seany Record label.

Please enjoy tour dates and track list after the jump.


Tour Dates:
Jul 30 2009 The Starry Plough Berkeley, California
Jul 31 2009 Verdi Club San Francisco, California
Aug 01 2009 The Partisan Merced, California
Aug 13 2009 Axe and Fiddle Cottage Grove, Oregon
Aug 14 2009 Tractor Tavern Seattle, Washington
Aug 15 2009 Mississippi Studios Portland, Oregon

Or, the Whale
1. No Love Blues
2. Datura
3. Rusty Gold
4. Never Coming Out
5. Count The Stars
6. Keep Me Up
7. Black Rabbit
8. Giving Up Time
9. Shasta
10. Terrible Pain
11. No Death