New Polytechnic Video - "Man Overboard"

The first time we bumped into Manchester's Polytechnic, we couldn't get over just how much Clap Your Hands Say Yeah came through in the band's sound. It wasn't only the nasal, Alec affectations; it was in the use of bass... CONTINUE READING NEW POLYTECHNIC VIDEO - "MAN OVERBOARD"»

Posted on December 4, 2006 in Video (5 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Polytechnic

The Stars Align For Robert Zimmerman

Much as we try, we just can't be everywhere at once, so we love it when you guys write in with your concert experiences. This one comes from Stereogum reader Steven, who hit the Music For Youth tribute last night... CONTINUE READING THE STARS ALIGN FOR ROBERT ZIMMERMAN»

Posted on November 10, 2006 (13 comments)
Tags: Bob Dylan | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Dear Jann

DEAR JANN, We were so excited to open our mailbox today and see the lovely and talented Stacy Ferguson on the cover of your "Hot List" issue [RS 1011]. The article was, in a word, risiculous! But why edit... CONTINUE READING DEAR JANN»

Posted on October 7, 2006 (46 comments)
Tags: Arctic Monkeys | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Cold War Kids | Fergie | Tapes 'N Tapes

Yellow Bird Project

T-shirts designed by indie rockers, with proceeds going to charities of the artists' choice. I think they all did a really nice job. Except Wolfmother (sorry, Teenage Cancer Trust).... CONTINUE READING YELLOW BIRD PROJECT»

Posted on September 13, 2006 (6 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Devendra Banhart

Inside The Rockers Studio: Architecture In Helsinki, Takka Takka

This fall, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are joining forces with Aussies Architecture in Helsinki and Brooklyn buzz band Takka Takka for a month-long trek brought to you by the word "blog." Expect this to be the tour that launches... CONTINUE READING INSIDE THE ROCKERS STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI, TAKKA TAKKA»

Posted on September 1, 2006 in Inside The Rockers Studio (1 comments)
Tags: Architecture In Helsinki | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Takka Takka

Virgin Festival Ticket Giveaway

On 9/23, the Virgin Festival hits Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. And we're gonna give away two pairs of tickets (tickets are $100 each!). You're responsible for your travel and lodging, but Pimlico is less than an hour... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY»

Stereogum's St. Patrick's Day @ SXSW '06

Wolves, horses, and Moz, oh my. Last week Austin gave music fans everything short of Hasidic reggae rap. In its 20th year, SXSW may not be "what it used to be," but we wouldn't know about that. It was Stereogum's... CONTINUE READING STEREOGUM'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY @ SXSW '06»

Sasquatch! Line-Up

Spend Memorial Day Weekend against the backdrop of the Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington, and take in this killer line-up:Friday 5/26: ONE STAGE / GATES AT 1PM Nine Inch Nails, (Surprise Act - TBA), HIM, And You Will Know Us By... CONTINUE READING SASQUATCH! LINE-UP»

Posted on February 21, 2006 in Concert (24 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Bonnaroo 2006 Lineup Announced

Not a total departure from Roo's hippie roots, but it's nice to see Radiohead and Tom Petty headlining instead of Trey, Dave, and the ubiquitous Warren Haynes. This will be my third Bonnaroo; Stereogum's highlights from last year's fest here.... CONTINUE READING BONNAROO 2006 LINEUP ANNOUNCED»

Posted on February 1, 2006 (21 comments)
Tags: Bonnaroo | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Coachella 2006 Lineup Announced

Sorry kids, no Smashing Pumpkins or My Bloody Valentine reunions. This year's indie-o fest's got Tool and Depeche Mode as headliners. NME claims this is the full line-up: SAT APRIL 29 Depeche Mode Franz Ferdinand Sigur Ros Common Damien Marley... CONTINUE READING COACHELLA 2006 LINEUP ANNOUNCED»

Posted on January 31, 2006 (56 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Coachella

Stereogum Readers Poll: Top 20 Albums Of 2005

This year, Stereogum wanted you -- the readers -- to decide the year's best albums. Thousands voted during our 7 day poll and we've finally tallied the Top 20. As promised, one of you (selected randomly) wins the lot of... CONTINUE READING STEREOGUM READERS POLL: TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2005»

Posted on December 24, 2005 in Contest, List, The Gummy Awards, Year-End List (147 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Pitchfork's Top 50 Of 2005

Pitchfork revealed their Top 50 Albums. Better luck next year Kanye. 50: Orthrelm OV 49: Fiery Furnaces EP 48: Okkervil River Black Sheep Boy 47: The Boy Least Likely To The Best Party Ever 46: Fiona Apple Extraordinary Machine [Jon... CONTINUE READING PITCHFORK'S TOP 50 OF 2005»

Posted on December 20, 2005 in List, Year-End List (124 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

For Your Consideration

Jesus Walks, Kanye talks. MC Modest complains to MTV News:KANYE WEST: "If I don't win Album of the Year, I'm gonna really have a problem with that ... I put my love, I put my heart, I put my money... CONTINUE READING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION»

Posted on December 7, 2005 (19 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Kanye West

Not To Mention The Fendi Kippot

Eliza and I were reading Bar Mitzvah Disco last night and laughing our asses off. My Bar Mitzvah was actually a B'Nai Mitzvah: I shared the party with my one-year-older sister because my parents said it would be cheaper. Entertainment... CONTINUE READING NOT TO MENTION THE FENDI KIPPOT»

Posted on November 29, 2005 (6 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | Diablo Cody | Ellen Page | Pixies

Clap Your Hands Win A Dundee

A reader writes...-----Original Message----- From: Hala D Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:01 AM To: Stereogum Subject: clap your hands say "the office"? Did I hear clap you hands say yeah soundtracking Jim's party on "The Office" last night? Isn't... CONTINUE READING CLAP YOUR HANDS WIN A DUNDEE»

Posted on November 23, 2005 in Show Tunes (32 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | How I Met Your Mother | The Office | We Are Scientists

Clap Your Hands Say NE!

Caught Wir Sind Helden's latest video on MAD TV while in Santorini earlier this month and liked it so much I made a note to look up the tune when I got back. They're German, but it's an apt soundtrack... CONTINUE READING CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY NE!»

Posted on October 29, 2005 (9 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

SWM Sks 1 4 CYHSY

A "rock journalist" uses Craigslist to troll for a "hottie" for a CYHSY show in LA. CONTINUE READING SWM SKS 1 4 CYHSY»

Posted on September 28, 2005 (20 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Speaking Of O.C. Music

Last Clap Your Hands Say Yeah post, promise. NY Times chills with the band it compared to Neutral Milk Hotel (?!) earlier this month...The buzz even persuaded producers of The O.C., which is known for its indie rock soundtracks, to... CONTINUE READING SPEAKING OF O.C. MUSIC»

Posted on September 24, 2005 (19 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | The O.C.

Clap Your Hands Say Stereowhatnow?

Someone sent me this Bostonist interview with Alec from CYHSY.Q: Have you checked out Stereogum? They're huge fans. A: Stereolab? Q: No, Stereogum. Its a music blog and they love you guys. A: Oh, no. No internet.Fair enough. ... But... CONTINUE READING CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY STEREOWHATNOW?»

Posted on September 22, 2005 (17 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

CMJ MP3s

It only seems fair to point to MP3s for bands that we here at Stereogum talked about during the CMJ festival. Enjoy... From Wednesday night: Forget Cassettes - "Ms. Rhythm And Blues" (MP3) The Cribs - "Baby Don't Sweat" (MP3)... CONTINUE READING CMJ MP3S»

Posted on September 21, 2005 (21 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | CMJ

CMJ Friday Wrap-Up

CMJ combines the fun of a scavenger hunt with the best part of any show- namely, the first 45 minutes, before your feet start to get tired. The High Dials were supposed to play at Arlene's Grocery at 7:30 (or... CONTINUE READING CMJ FRIDAY WRAP-UP»

Posted on September 18, 2005 (8 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | CMJ

Clap My Bricks Up

Where did Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! get their name? CONTINUE READING CLAP MY BRICKS UP»

Clap Your Hand Say Yeah On WNYC

Today's episode of Soundcheck on WNYC radio will feature Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: The buzz band talks about their growing popularity (thanks in part to file-sharing) and about writing indie pop that's "clever, catchy and a little depressed" (Detroit... CONTINUE READING CLAP YOUR HAND SAY YEAH ON WNYC»

Posted on September 7, 2005 (1 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Magnolia Water Co.

Via Ben:I went to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah / Grand Buffet / Magnolia Electric Co. last night at the First Unitarian Church in Philly. It was 8000 degrees down there in the church basement and during Magnolia Elec... CONTINUE READING MAGNOLIA WATER CO.»

Posted on August 18, 2005 (17 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah