Ben Gibbard Was A Punk Rocker

The internet age's far reaching implications, in three oversimplified points: easy access to vast quantities of music, the proliferation of porn domains, and never being able to run from your past. So be careful what you post! And if you're... CONTINUE READING BEN GIBBARD WAS A PUNK ROCKER»

Posted on August 16, 2007 in MP3 (14 comments)
Tags: Ben Gibbard | Death Cab For Cutie

OKX: One Last B-Side

By now you should have all the tracks of our cover-to-cover tribute to OK Computer -- both regular and bonus -- and last time we promised one more MP3 for ya: a proper b-side, from the excellent Airbag/How Am... CONTINUE READING OKX: ONE LAST B-SIDE»

Ben Gibbard Gets His Crank Yanked

Online radio show Cloak and Dagger got Jerky with Cutie Ben Gibbard in what they've titled an "Ambush Interview," cold-calling the Death Cabber and posing some silly questions for his consideration. Ben catches on early enough and plays along ("These... CONTINUE READING BEN GIBBARD GETS HIS CRANK YANKED»

Posted on May 30, 2007 in MP3 (7 comments)
Tags: Ben Gibbard | Death Cab For Cutie

Parental Advisory: Emo-Obsessed News Reports May Contain Explicit Hysterics

They say "three's a trend," so look out parents! This emo-plague has got some legs (in black leggings) and if North Dakota and southern California succumbed to the scare-mongering, who are Utah news teams to resist? Beehive State ABC affiliate... CONTINUE READING PARENTAL ADVISORY: EMO-OBSESSED NEWS REPORTS MAY CONTAIN EXPLICIT HYSTERICS»

Posted on May 25, 2007 (35 comments)
Tags: Ben Gibbard | Death Cab For Cutie

Death Cab For Halpert

Did any of you guys take us up on our "Guess Which Song Gibbard Will Cover" game last night and stream Ben's set at 9:30 Club? 'Cause you forgot to tell us that Office mate John Krasinski strapped on a... CONTINUE READING DEATH CAB FOR HALPERT»

Posted on May 11, 2007 (20 comments)
Tags: Ben Gibbard | Death Cab For Cutie | John Krasinski | The Office

Ben Gibbard Continues The Cover Love, Tackles The Mountain Goats

While we were at Radio City last night, Ben Gibbard was 90 miles down the NJ and PA turnpikes at Philly's TLA on South Street for another stop on his solo tour. Of course you know what that means: more... CONTINUE READING BEN GIBBARD CONTINUES THE COVER LOVE, TACKLES THE MOUNTAIN GOATS»

Ben Gibbard Covers Nirvana, Plays New Stuff In Somerville, MA

More cover love! Mog user msquared wandered over to Somerville Theatre in Massachusetts last night to catch the David Bazan and Ben Gibbard solo tour. In addition to a song-requesting Ted Leo making his presence felt by bantering with Ben,... CONTINUE READING BEN GIBBARD COVERS NIRVANA, PLAYS NEW STUFF IN SOMERVILLE, MA»

Posted on May 8, 2007 in Video (13 comments)
Tags: Ben Gibbard | Death Cab For Cutie | Nirvana

New Ben Gibbard - "Casino Blues" (Live)

As it goes, Cutie lead singer Ben Gibbard has been trying his hand breaking in some new tunes whilst on tour with David Bazan. Reader Caleb writes in about one such ditty "Casino Blues," folkie in strum and bluesy in... CONTINUE READING NEW BEN GIBBARD - "CASINO BLUES" (LIVE)»

Posted on May 7, 2007 in MP3 (3 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | The Real Housewives Of New York City

"A New Bank Was Born Today, And I'll Tell You How"

Before Ethan Chandler settled on U2 for his merger celebrating song, he was working on bastardizing the likes of LCD Soundsystem, My Chemical Romance, The Hold Steady, and Death Cab. At least, that's how DCeiver imagines it. Head over there... CONTINUE READING "A NEW BANK WAS BORN TODAY, AND I'LL TELL YOU HOW"»

Posted on November 28, 2006 (3 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | Ethan Chandler

The Thrillers

Well a good number of you guys fell in love with Cornell's Billie Jean; sorry if we were too judgmental! We just have such fond Badmotorfinger memories. Maybe it takes a sensitive rocker dude for us to realize that MJ... CONTINUE READING THE THRILLERS»

Posted on November 9, 2006 in MP3 (16 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie

Buy Your Favorite Band

The fine folks at Clear Channel have put together a handy list if you find yourself in the market for a band and mired in engagement-fee curiousity (via PopWatch). The sheet gives you prices and availability on everyone from 30... CONTINUE READING BUY YOUR FAVORITE BAND»

Posted on October 5, 2006 (29 comments)
Tags: 30 Seconds To Mars | David Cross | Death Cab For Cutie | Panic! At The Disco

Ben Gibbard And Colin Meloy Cover Blur

Check out "End Of The Century" from the 826Seattle benefit were were talkin' 'bout. ... CONTINUE READING BEN GIBBARD AND COLIN MELOY COVER BLUR»

Posted on September 5, 2006 in Video (9 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | The Decemberists

Random Death Cab News

The other night we were watching Extra (yes, we're ashamed) when we were surprised to see a segment on Death Cab For Cutie sandwiched between "the real desperate housewife!" and "celebs' go-to-hairstylist for emmy night!" Mark McGrath introduced our boys... CONTINUE READING RANDOM DEATH CAB NEWS»

Posted on September 5, 2006 (16 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | The Decemberists

Death Cab Fans Overweight And Shitty?!

Pitchfork was underwhelmed with the Chicago Bookeaters concert:Ben Gibbard closed out the night, but not before comedian/musician Fred Armisen made a surprise appearance as the Death Cab for Cutie frontman himself. Armisen's intentional false starts included lines like, "This song... CONTINUE READING DEATH CAB FANS OVERWEIGHT AND SHITTY?!»

Posted on August 25, 2006 (9 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | The Long Winters

Name Chris Walla's Band!

DCFC guitarist and Barsuk go-to-producer Chris Walla has announced his first solo effort since Martin Youth Auxiliary.A new song is up. It's a cover of an excellent Clinic song called 'Distortions'. Barsuk has agreed to release my as-yet-unrecorded album in... CONTINUE READING NAME CHRIS WALLA'S BAND!»

Posted on August 16, 2006 in MP3 (35 comments)
Tags: Beirut | Death Cab For Cutie

Adios, Illinoise

We’re still recovering from our sojourn to the self-described "musical center of the universe" this weekend, and a little worse for the wear. But the last days of Lolla gave us the festival's most unforgettable moments, amazing weather and... CONTINUE READING ADIOS, ILLINOISE»

'Palooza In Pics (Day One)

Grant Park is HUGE. Lolla utilized half its space last year, but this time it's the whole park (and even more artists!). Walking from one main stage (AT&T) to the other (Bud Light) is a task of miles and minutes... CONTINUE READING 'PALOOZA IN PICS (DAY ONE)»

Raconpalooza, Lollaween

A little of last night's "Steady As She Goes" for ya... Tried to get side-stage for them, but no go. "The Raconteurs want no one on stage. Good; I hate those all-access fuckers who stand on the stage at every... CONTINUE READING RACONPALOOZA, LOLLAWEEN»

Elvis & Billie Joe Perform "Good Riddance"

It's amazing, but not surprising, how Elvis Costello can make any song ten times cooler. Here he is with performing with Billie Joe Armstrong at VH1's Decades Rock Live. Dig those harmonies! I wish I had full clips of "Accidents... CONTINUE READING ELVIS & BILLIE JOE PERFORM "GOOD RIDDANCE"»

Posted on July 27, 2006 (8 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie | Elvis Costello

Inside The Rockers Studio: Mates Of State

Kori and Jason of Mates of State have an action-packed two months ahead of them, crisscrossing the country in support of Bring It Back, the jubilant indie-poppers' best collection to date. (Though "Goods (All In Your Head)" alone is worth... CONTINUE READING INSIDE THE ROCKERS STUDIO: MATES OF STATE»

Posted on July 24, 2006 in Inside The Rockers Studio, MP3, Video (3 comments)
Tags: Cold War Kids | Death Cab For Cutie

Mary Jane's Next Dance

The second season of Weeds premieres on Showtime 8/14, and while that theme song was cute the first three times, I don't know if I can stand to hear Melvina Reynolds yodel "Little Boxes" one more time. Thankfully, the showrunners... CONTINUE READING MARY JANE'S NEXT DANCE»

Posted on July 18, 2006 in Show Tunes (8 comments)
Tags: Andrew W.K. | Death Cab For Cutie | Jenny Lewis | Weeds

Sufjan Stevens, David Byrne, Jon Stewart Rock For Literacy

Must ... get ... tickets ... Revenge Of The Book Eaters Beacon Theater, NYC 8/23 Sufjan Stevens David Byrne Jon Stewart John Roderick Dave Eggers Sarah Vowell John Hodgman + Special Guests It's the first in a six concert series... CONTINUE READING SUFJAN STEVENS, DAVID BYRNE, JON STEWART ROCK FOR LITERACY»

Teddy Geiger Covers Postal Service

When it comes to Postal Service covers, it's Stereogum's duty to keep you posted even if the artist in question has been on In Search Of The Partridge Family and Love Monkey. You can listen to Teddy Geiger's "Brand New... CONTINUE READING TEDDY GEIGER COVERS POSTAL SERVICE»

Posted on June 20, 2006 (25 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie

Stereogum At Bonnaroo Pt. 2

Hey kids. Lots of craziness since my last Bonnaroo update. Let's start with Friday afternoon. A press conference with Jim James, Lewis Black, Ben Folds, Robert Randolph and Jack from Steel Train featured lots of left-field questions (i.e., "What's your... CONTINUE READING STEREOGUM AT BONNAROO PT. 2»

Posted on June 18, 2006 in Concert (8 comments)
Tags: Ben Folds | Bonnaroo | Cat Power | Death Cab For Cutie | The Streets

New Death Cab For Cutie Video - "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"

I know Death Cab posts make the readers all crazy-like. But I'm still a fan, so deal. here's the video link to the band's new "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" video. The clip doesn't hold a candle to... CONTINUE READING NEW DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE VIDEO - "I WILL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK"»

Posted on June 8, 2006 (16 comments)
Tags: Death Cab For Cutie