# Fresh Tracks from Radiohead, The Strokes, The Ravonettes, Opus Orange, The Submarines, Okkervil River, Stylofone

- Link: https://indierockcafe.com/2011/02/fresh-tracks-radiohead-strokes-opus-orange-raveonettes/
- Published: 2011-02-21T11:29:47-05:00
- Author: Max Hammer

On Saturday, the world finally got their hands on the highly anticipated, MP3-only
album, _The King of Limbs,_ from rock gods **Radiohead**. _The King of Limbs _is
the long awaited follow-up LP to the band’s brilliant 2008 release, _In Rainbows_.
With the release of the latter, Radiohead snuffed the corporate record label EMI
by offering _In Rainbows_ to fans for whatever fans wanted to pay. It was the shot
heard around the recording industry. And fans reinforced Radiohead’s anti-corporate
stance by purchasing hundreds of thousands of copies of _In Rainbows_ in the first
couple of months of its release.

This time around, Radiohead has made_ The King of Limbs_ available only from their
own website, and no where else, yet without the name-your-price option, instead 
setting the price of the MP3 album at $9.  What_ In Rainbows_ did in as as far empowering
bands and their fans to connect directly with one another, we think _The King of
Limbs_ will do for elevating and building on that dynamic relationship. Just from
a musical perspective, _The King of Limbs_ is already receiving high praise from
critics and fans alike.

The lead up to the release of _The King of Limbs_ was insignificant compared to 
the massive million-dollar marketing campaigns that surround artists who have a 
fraction of the talent that the four members of Radiohead possess. It was apparent
the band did not want a big fuss to be made around the release of the album. To 
that point, the release date for_ The King of Limbs _was only announced on Valentine’s
Day, five days before it’s official release. There was no advance single or NPR 
album stream. As with millions of other fans, we had been eagerly awaiting the web-
only release of _The King of Limbs_ all week, almost like little kids counting down
the days to Christmas morning. But in fact, some savvy Radiohead heads discovered
the band actually made the album available sometime on Friday.

And there they were – all eight fresh tracks from Radiohead sitting in our iTunes,
waiting to be played. For whatever reason, Radiohead’s albums have the distinction
of sounding better over time – like a fine, fruity wine. That said, it took only
a few seconds of the first song to recognize the quintessential and intricate sound
of one of the most beloved modern rock bands on earth. And, in a rush to put words
to what we were hearing, we pretty much messed up our first hurried attempt to present
an off-the-cuff, and somewhat intelligent, review of the album. We should have known
better – Radiohead’s albums are way to layered and complex to summarize after just
a couple of hours of listening.

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Radiohead – Little By Little

It takes many, many spins over a number of months, even years, to begin to formulate
a sensible review, but, not because their music is necessarily cryptic, but in fact
because it is so magnificently arranged and recorded by each member of the band.
Radiohead is so ahead of the rest of the music paradigm – and has been for years–
that fans, writers and musicians are still studying (and copying) the band’s previous
album when a new one drops. Just who do you expect to be at the top of the best 
albums of 2011 lists in nine or so months from now?

The first track here is **Thom Yorke** performing “Lotus Flower” during a solo acoustic
show in **Los Angeles** in January of 2010.

[“Lotus Flower” ](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/26%20Lotus%20Flower(Live).mp3)(
Live 1/24/10) – **Radiohead** from _The King of Limbs_

#### The Strokes Build Anticipation for New LP with a Killer Single

Last week, **New York**‘s quintessential garage rock band, **The Strokes**, released
the first track from their much anticipated new LP, _Angles_, due out March 22nd.
The track, “Under The Cover of Darkness,” does not disappoint; it’s electrifying
guitar rock just as we expect (and hope for) from The Strokes, backed by a catchy,
shuffling rhythm, and a superbly addicting chorus. We realize that many of you have
either heard the track or purchased it; but, we’re including it anyways for those
who have yet to hear this awesome track.

[“Under Cover of Darkness”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/01%20Under%20Cover%20Of%20Darkness.mp3)–**
The Strokes** from _Angles_ – out March 22nd

![](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/61u7OCDQSkL._SS500_.jpg)

Above is the official cover for_ Angles_. We are seriously jonesing to hear the 
rest of the album. Hopefully, it will be released in a couple of weeks as an album
stream on_ Spinner, NPR_ or even The Strokes’ website. Pre-order Angles from Amazon
for only $11.94.

You may also want to check out the **[The S-25 Songs Mix ](https://indierockcafe.com/2010/12/sunday-25-mix-vol-iv-strokes/)**
in which The Strokes were the featured band.

Also, here’s behind-the-scenes footage of the band (minus** Julian Casablancas**
for some reason) during recording of_ Angles_. Why is the director whispering?

The New York rock band have also announced that a new, non-album single, “You’re
So Right,” will be released as an exclusive** Record Store Day **vinyl edition on
April 16th. The track will also be featured as the official B-Side to “Under Cover
of Darkness,” which drops officially as a 7-inch single on March 1st.

#### Opus Orange Gives IRC Exclusive New Track

If you’ve been a regular reader of IRC for the past year or so, you may be familiar
with the music of successful ** Los Angeles** music composer **Paul Bessenbacher**,
aka **Opus Orange**. In 2009, we were the first indie website to premiere the music
of Opus Orange after hearing one of his songs on a[ Johnsonville Sausage commercial. ](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/02/fresh-tracks-radiohead-strokes-opus-orange-raveonettes/../2009/07/johnsonville-sausage-tv-spot-song-intrigue-reveals-the-brilliance-of-composer-paul-bessenbacher/)
Since then, our love for Opus Orange has only grown with each new release, and all
seven OO songs we’ve published during the past 18 months have been big hits with
our readers and visitors.

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So, it’s with great excitement that we premiere a brand new, unreleased single from
Opus Orange titled “Crystal Clear.” Let us know what you think. We call it ‘deliciously
upbeat indie pop,’ perhaps OO’s best single yet.

“Crystal Clear” – **Opus Orange**, single 2011 –** IRC Exclusive**

Check out [Opus Orange’s Bandcamp](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/crystal-clear)
page

#### Raving About The Raveonettes

We’ve been digging this spanking new track from **The Raveonettes**, complete with
a percussion heavy, lo-fi indie rock romp that makes the track as exciting as the
anticipation of the duo’s upcoming fifth album, _Raven in the Grave_, set to drop
on April 5th. Pre-order here.

“Forget That You’re Young” – **The Raveonettes** from _Raven in the Grave_

![](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/5446014979_ca4f906bbc.jpg)

#### Okkervil River’s Rondevu With “Mermaid”

Pitchfork premiered the new [**Okkervil River**](https://indierockcafe.com/2011/02/fresh-tracks-radiohead-strokes-opus-orange-raveonettes/ okkervilriver.com)
single, “Mermaid” last week, the first single from the popular indie band’s upcoming
album, _I Am Very Far_.  We have yet to hear any news of an Okkervil River tour 
to the support the May 10th release of the band’s newest album. One show is scheduled
for June 7th at New York’s **Terminal 5**.

“Mermaid” – **Okkervil River** from _I Am Very Far_ – out May 10th

#### The Submarines Come to the Surface with New Track

Every since one of their songs was included on a popular and frequently viewed commercial
touting the new iPhone in 2008, **The Submarines** have built a fan following across
the States and Europe. The Submarines are currently putting the final touches on
their latest album, Love Notes/Letter Bombs. We’d love to know what you guys think
of this advanced track, “Birds.” Pre-order the album on Amazon.

[“Birds” ](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/the-submarines-birds_lovenotesandletterbombs3.mp3)–**
The Submarines** from_ Love Notes/Letter Bombs_

#### Popular Indie Film _You Won’t Miss Me _with Indie Soundtrack

On May 17th, the critically praised indie film, _You Won’t Miss Me_, will be available
on DVD via Factory 25. The film, an official selection at **Sundance** and** SXSW**,
and a Gotham Award Winner, is a kaleidoscopic film portrait of **Shelly Brown**,
a 23- year-old alienated urban misfit recently released from a psychiatric hospital.
Starring **Stella Schnabel**, featuring **Rene Ricard**, and introducing other notable
New York personalities, the film gives pathos to the frenzy of the youthful desire
for acceptance.

**Ronnie Scheib** of _Variety_ wrote about the film: ” This powerful, iconoclastic
pic could gain a cult following,” and **Nick Pinkerton** of _Village Voice_, said
the film “has a pure, 180-proof burn.”

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![](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/l_840c4ad86ecd4f8c8487cbeb909bece4.
jpg)

The film’s theatrical run began in **New York City** in December 2010, followed 
by a substantial national tour. The soundtrack contains original songs by** Stylofone**,
a band featuring members of **Amazing Baby**, **MGMT** and **Standing Nudes**. The
following song is one of the tracks from the soundtrack.

[“Loose Boots”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/LooseBoots_stylofone3.mp3)–**
Stylofone** from _You Won’t Miss Me_

#### Julian Lynch Releases Title Track of New LP

**Julian Lynch**, the respected and rising one-man band from **Ridgewood**, New 
Jersey, has completed recording for his third album, _Terra_, slated to drop on 
April 24th. Growing up in Ridgewood, Lynch learned to play clarinet and guitar, 
and in high school, he performed in bands alongside future members of **Real Estate**,**
Titus Andronicus**, and **Family Portrait**. He moved to **Madison**, Wisconsin 
in the fall of 2008 to begin a master’s program in Ethnomusicology.

 “Terra” – ** Julian Lynch** from _Terra_ – out April 24th

#### Lovett Releases New Single from 2011 Release

** Lovett** has composed and scored a variety of independent films including _The
Signal_ which premiered at Sundance in 2007 and received the award for _Best Score_
at the 2009 **Brooklyn International Film Festival** for the song, “The Last Lullaby.”

With an extensive background in film music, Lovett’s own original songs naturally
possess the same kind of lush, visual translation as his previous artistry. “Eye
Of The Storm” is the first of a thunderous series of nine cinematic music videos–
one for each track on Lovett’s debut album _Highway Collection_, set for release
on March 15th.

Directed by ** Chris Alender** of Soapbox Films, the video is more accurately described
as a short film, one transporting viewers into a richly detailed steam punk world
where a lone skycaptain pilots an airship through the celestial heart of a raging
storm.

“The Fear” – **Ben Lovett **from _Highway Collection_

#### Edward Sharpe Member Alexander Ebert Sets Solo Debut

Alexander Ebert of **Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros** will release his self-
titled solo debut LP on March 1st. Also check out a fresh track from singer/songwriter**
James Vincent McMorrow**‘s widely praised debut album, _Early in the Morning._

[“Truth”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/03%20Truth.mp3) – **Alexander
Ebert **from_ Alexander Ebert_ – out March 1st

“If I Had A Boat” – **James Vincent Mcmorrow**

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#### Nodzzz Return with Their Sophomore LP

The **San Francisco** garage rock, poppy post punk band **Nodzzz** spent much of
2010 writing and recording the songs for their upcoming release, Innings. The band
will tour the West Coast of the U.S. in late February, and during March in the U.
K. The album is expected to be released early this coming summer.

“Time (What’s It Going to Do?)” – **Nodzzz** from_ __Innings_