[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (8-29-2012)

Paul Banks Mix

This week's HDPP is a collection of my favorite Paul Banks hits. Most notably known for his work with Interpol, Banks has also released some great jams under his solo moniker Julian Plenti. While I've never been a fan of his sunglass choice, he does know how to write a great song. I hope you enjoy them, too.

Stream the playlist below (or by clicking here).

:: Hump Day Power Play (8-29-2012) ::
01 :: "Obstacle 1" - Interpol
02 :: "Slow Hands" - Interpol
03 :: "Barricade" - Interpol
04 :: "Games For Days" - Julian Plenti
05 :: "C'mere" - Interpol
06 :: "Who Do You Think" - Interpol
07 :: "Evil" - Interpol
08 :: "PDA" - Interpol
09 :: "On The Esplanade" - Julian Plenti
10 :: "Lights" - Interpol
11 :: "The Heinrich Maneuver" - Interpol
12 :: "Say Hello to the Angels" - Interpol
13 :: "NARC" - Interpol
14 :: "Summer Well" - Interpol
15 :: "Pace Is the Trick" - Interpol

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[video] Interpol - "Lights"

First Single "Lights" From LP Interpol

Since announcing the September 7 release date (via Matador) for their eponymous 4th LP, Interpol has showcased the album's first single "Lights," announced a few tour dates (see below), and as of today, have given us the first music video (watch above, or here). The artfully strange Charlie White-directed video features what appears to be pheromone harvesting from a vitamin D-deficient Matrix extra. Check it out.

Also, expect more dates to pop up as July approaches - ever since Bono's emergency back surgery caused the cancellation of nearly twenty U2/Interpol shows, the band has not announced any rescheduled dates. I would hope to see some more US dates, especially in Seattle. Keep your fingers crossed.

Interpol Tour Dates:
June 23 // Pittsburgh, PA // Mr. Smalls Theatre
June 25 // Allentown, PA // Crocodile Rock
June 26 // New York, NY // Creators Project Party, Milk Studios
July 23 // Northampton, MA // Pearl Street Ballroom*
July 24 // New Haven, CT // Toad’s Place
July 25 // Baltimore, MD // Ramshead Live
July 29 // Richmond, VA // The National
July 30 // Norfolk, VA // The NorVA
July 31 // Atlantic City, NJ // Showboat Atlantic City – House of Blues
August 04 // Montclair, NJ // Wellmont Theatre
August 05 // Boston, MA // House of Blues
August 06 // Clifton Park, NY // Northern Lights
August 09 // Montreal, QC // Metropolis
August 10 // Toronto, ON // Kook Haus
August 11 // Pontiac, MI // Clutch Cargo
August 13 // Milwaukee, WI // The Rave
August 14 // Minneapolis, MN // First Avenue
August 15 // Chicago, IL // Vic Theatre
August 18 // Charleston, SC // The Music Farm
August 19 // Lake Buena Vista, FL // House of Blues

[mp3] Interpol's New Song "Lights"

New music from Interpol

After Paul Banks proved that he is a skyscraper, Interpol began working on their follow-up to 2007's Our Love to Admire. No word on what this long-player's title will be or when it will drop, but we now have our first sample. Above you can download "Lights", a new five and a half minute track, and hear it for yourself. And is it just me, or does their new band logo look like Metallica's ca 1996?

[review] Julian Plenti - Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper

Julian Plenti is... Really Good

Paul Banks is... the frontman for Interpol, yet on Tuesday he released his first solo effort under the moniker Julian Plenti. And for those of you who are fans of Interpol, you should definitely get your hands on a copy of his pseudo self-titled album Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper. The best way to describe the sound is maybe as more of a dance-driven version of Our Love To Admire with lush orchestrations and complex textures. Julian apparently hired session performers for all the string and horn arrangements, and also had a little help from Mike Sroud of Ratatat. It's a great supplement for anyone looking for new Interpol material; however, it stands on its own as a great release for 2009. I haven't been able to wear this album out yet, and each listen brings more appreciation than before. Go check it out. Below are a few songs off the album: the dance-rocker "Fun That We Have," and videos of the dream-trip/album closer "H," as well as the very Antics-esque "Game For Days."

And don't miss Julian on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which airs tomorrow night (August 7).

MP3: Julian Plenti - "Fun That We Have"
(buy :: Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper)

Videos:

Julian Plenti video #2 from Julian Plenti on Vimeo.