The Oedipus Project
Will Butler, the multi-instrumentalist and dynamic performer of the band Arcade Fire (and brother of frontman Win Butler) has a solo debut in March.
Last year he and Owen Pallett were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the film Her.
“Anna” is a free download from his album Policy.
Owen Pallet is a renowned Canadian composer and producer.
His 4th solo album In Conflict features contribution from Brian Eno on guitar, synthesizer and some vocals.
“The Riverbed” is one of his many absorbing songs.
It’s been ten years since The Strokes album, Is This It, debuted.
This seminal record catapulted New York City once again to the forefront of rock ‘n’ roll, something we hadn’t experienced since the early days of punk.
Stereogum has compiled a free tribute album celebrating Is This It, featuring such bands as Peter Bjorn and John, Real Estate, Owen Pallett, and the Morning Benders.
Like most tribute albums, the covers are hit or miss, versions of favorite songs worthy of deep praise or intense resentment.
I particularly like Frankie Rose’s rendition of “Soma”.
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