Grizzly Cub and front Eagle from the Department of, Dan Rossen, plays his Jojo cover / Ed Droste bday gift live at the New Yorker’s Valentine’s Day Speakeasy event. Ed intros the tune.
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2009 is shaping up to be a swell year for the entertainment industry. From Mike Tyson and Zach Galifianakis to Pauly Shore and Forest Whitaker, here are a few films that we’re excited to see along with some new music videos from Department of Eagles, Panda Bear and a new live video of Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks” featuring Victoria Legrand of Beach House.
Have a question for Dan Rossen (Grizzly Bear) or Fred Nicolaus of Department of Eagles? Email it to me ASAP at noah@thefmly.com, we go face-to-face Tuesday night and I’ll remind you all this weekend. Don’t forget to pick up In Ear Park next week, it’s definitely a top contender for my album of the year.
What songs make you feel good? The sun is shining, the city is moving and I’m chillin’ in my room, so I ask again, what songs make you feel good? Here are a couple of jams I’ve had on repeat today.
Department of Eagles is the collaboration of Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear) and his NYU roommate Fred Nicolaus (who produced The Killers‘ Hot Fuss). An active duo since 2000, Rossen didn’t join Grizzly Bear until ‘04 when Nicolaus was tied up with work. Over the years Nicolaus and Rossen would email each other song ideas, snippits and continue to make music – much of which Rossen felt was too personal for Grizzly Bear. This brings us to the long awaited In Ear Park which released quite recently and has quickly become a contender for my favorite album of the year. I can not recommend this album enough, neither can I praise Tobacco’s Fucked Up Friends enough. The albums speak for themselves.
Department of Eagles – Classical Records
Just three years ago TV On The Radio played Coachella, not to mention the most incredible rendition of “Ambulance” I could ever imagine, to a nearly empty Mojave tent – all eyes were on Imogen Heap. Now just a blink of an eye later what was once a grossly under-appreciated band from Brooklyn has become our nation’s independent royalty. Still sticking to NY grassroots I have only grown respect for TVOTR as time as passed and with their release of Dear Science it is safe to say that nothing has changed…except the music…for the better.
TV On The Radio – FMLY Tree
Both of these albums are a must own, please do not hesitate on picking these up for your collection.
