Indie Scoop News: Free Nada Surf show tonight...

I'm not kidding. Nada Surf (one of my faves) is performing a free show tonight on their YouTube channel here.

Here's the relevant press release:
"Today is a BIG day for us! To celebrate the release of our brand new album, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, we are having a special show tonight at one of our favorite venues - the Bowery Ballroom in NYC - and YouTube will be streaming the performance LIVE at 10 PM EST!"

Anyone interested in coming over to watch tonight? Hit me up!

Merry Christmas from Indie Actuary

I know I have a favorite Christmas song, but what's yours?

There's a particular line that has almost always moved me, and this year is no different.

"Through the years, we all will be together, if the Fates allow..."

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" performed by Judy Garland for the film, Meet Me in St. Louis.


Amazing.

Merry Christmas,
Indie Actuary

ps. My best of 2011 list is coming together, but may have to wait until the beginning of 2012 to be released.

Who did it better? Bon Iver vs Adele vs Bonnie Raitt

As Adele puts it, "This song is nearly perfect in every way."

And I couldn't agree more.  From the opening notes, it's heartbreaking.

The real question is, though, do the upstarts (Bon Iver and Adele) give Bonnie Raitt for her money?  Can Bon Iver hang with Adele and Bonnie? It's not really my call.  It's up to you to decide...  Who did it better?

Adele - I Can't Make You Love Me - 2011


Bon Iver - I Can't Make You Love Me - 2011


Bonnie Raitt - I Can't Make You Love Me - 1991

Song of the Day - M83 "Midnight City"

It's all about the keyboard hook. It just doesn't quit. Here's two versions. The official video: Live in Mexico City where they go bonkers when the song begins: