Secret Machines Archives
Nov 27, 2006
The Secret Machines - Halloween 2006 MP3's
Did you enjoy our last podcast so much that you just had to download the entire show? The Secret Machines Halloween 2006 CenterStage Atlanta, GA (source) Intro > What Used to be French >What Used to be French (cont.)Faded LinesSad......
Podcast #049 - Secret Machines Halloween 2006
On this week's episode, I'm blasting out some jams that got me through my Thanksgiving vacation... Live Music Blog Podcast #049 [mp3] (33.0 MB)(subscribe to podcasts) Show notes: The Secret Machines @ CenterStage, Atlanta, 10/31/06 Intro music: Primus - "YYZ"......
Nov 14, 2006
Bill Gates Loves The Secret Machines
"After a couple more songs, the Secret Machines packed it up, its last song building to a noisy crescendo as the weather, which was nice up till then, started turning into a mighty storm, as if in unison with......
Oct 30, 2006
WankFest | Kraftwerk is psychedelic.
I've admired the music blog Here comes the flood for a long time. Hans was one of the first guys to *link* to Live Music Blog in its infancy, so I found his site, subscribed to the feed, and I've......
Oct 11, 2006
Secret Machines @ Park West, Chicago, 10/9/06
Monday night was an interesting night in Chicago, musically speaking of course...TV on the Radio was playing at the Metro. Secret Machines at Park West. DJ Shadow at the Vic...all in all, a tough decision... This wasn't all that......
Aug 23, 2006
The Secret Machines | Lollapalooza 2006 Aftershow Photos (more)
Photos © Patrick Nelson......
Aug 8, 2006
Secret Machines "In the Round" Tour Dates
Photo © danfun The Secret Machines have announced a full "in the round" tour in addition to their Park West show announcement, including two two-night runs in New York City, a two-night run in Los Angeles and New Orleans,......
Aug 6, 2006
Secret Machines Lollapalooza Aftershow | Photos
From our friend Patrick... "the late night secret machines was incredible. absolutely incredible. it was hot, loud, and the lights were blinding. everything you want from a kick ass band in tiny venue. the official capacity of the place......
Aug 5, 2006
Lollapalooza 2006 | Day One, Review, Photos
Photo © Chicagoist Whoever the hell this red blazer guy was -- I don't care -- he was awesome! He danced along with a few of the acts as if he had discovered them and was finally watching them......
Secret Machines News | Park West "In the Round"
Right before the Secret Machines' set at Lollapalooza, they announced that they'll be playing an "in the round" show at Park West on October 9. I believe they said that tickets go on sale August 8. The Secret Machines "in......
May 16, 2006
Secret Machines at the Metro
Secret Machines May 13, 2006 Midnight Metro Chicago, IL It was darker-than-all-get-out! at the Secret Machines midnight show at the Metro this past Saturday night. The show was fantastic, though. It easily fulfilled all my Secret Machine desires, and because......
Apr 29, 2006
The Secret Machines at Hiro
© dansays. "I caught The Secret Machines' gig at the Hiro Ballroom last night. I know you're a big fan and are going to see them when they come through Chicago. Be excited, be very very excited. They just seem......
Apr 18, 2006
I Love the Secret Machines
Yesterday, a collegue at work asked me if there were any good shows coming to Chicago in the next month or so, and I drew a blank. About an hour or so later, I got this email from the Secret......
Apr 12, 2006
Hump Day Linkers
Happy Hump Day folks! Jon Fishman will be sitting in with the Everyone Orchestra this Friday and Saturday in Portland, OR. The two-night run is all part of the Third Annual Pangaea Project Benefit Concerts taking place at the Crystal......
Mar 28, 2006
Tuesday Links
Wired profiles their seven best sci-fi albums of all time. Kraftwerk's The Man-Machine made the list. Nice. Cokemachineglow reviews the Secret Machines' Ten Silver Drops and Spoon's A Series of Sneaks, both excellent albums in my opinion. The name of......
Mar 2, 2006
You Enjoy Secret Machines 'Ten Silver Drops'
In case you missed, Tuesday marked the digital release of the new Secret Machines album, Ten Silver Drops. I can give you my play-by-play review but I'm not sure that I want to do that in this case. I really......
Feb 25, 2006
2006 Jammys Lineup Rumors
On the initial Jammys 2006 announcement, one of my favorite bands was listed as a performer at the show: The Secret Machines. However, while they're not on the announcement anymore, I have them pegged as still performing at the awards......
Feb 21, 2006
Tuesday Links
Download mp3s of Undertow Orchestra's show in Boston last week. Chicagoist reviews their Chicago show here. Download two more tracks from the insanely overdue Chinese Democracy from Guns N' Roses. Just in case you're not believing the Gn'R comeback, they've......
Feb 9, 2006
Thursday Links
Headline of the week: Love Puts 'Gnarly' Drug Problem Behind Her Note to self: start using gnarly as an adjective on the blog (I always use it verbally)... On the star-studded tribute to James Taylor... Taylor's brother, Livingston, sang backup......
Jan 18, 2006
The Secret Machines Announce UK Tour
I swear the timing on these European tours, as both Death Cab for Cutie and Umphrey's McGee both announced dates across the pond over the past month or so (STS9 should be booking dates over there, also). The Secret Machines......
Jan 17, 2006
Ten Silver Drops Drops April 18
Over at Filter, they have the release date set on April 18 for The Secret Machines' new album, Ten Silver Drops. I can't wait. Download or listen to the first single from the disc right here... The Secret Machines -......
Jan 8, 2006
Now Playing -- The Secret Machines' New Single
Earlier this year, I picked up a copy of the The Secret Machines' Now Here is Nowhere and was completely floored--easily one of the best albums released in the last couple years, in my opinion. I actually kicked myself a......
Dec 31, 2005
Jamcast #030 - Final Secret Machines at Bonnaroo05
Sorry for not getting a podcast up last weekend--it was Christmas and all that jazz, so I had some things to take care of first. We're back this week, though, again offering up another great podcast from the 2005 Bonnaroo......
Dec 18, 2005
Jamcast #029 - Secret Machines Rockin' Bonnaroo #2
Update: Link to podcast mp3 fixed. Please redownload if need be. Sorry about that (thanks Tyba). On this week's podcast, we're featuring the second part of the Secret Machines set from Bonnaroo 2005. It's short but sweet. In case you......
Dec 16, 2005
SXSW Lineup Announced
The first round of artists performing at the 2006 SXSW Music Festival has been announced. My own emphasis added... The Adored, Annie, Arctic Monkeys, Belle and Sebastian, The BellRays, Be Your Own Pet, Blockhead, The Boy Least Likely To, The......
Dec 14, 2005
Secret Machines "Ten Silver Drops" Tracklist
Update (1/10/06): Download the first single off the album, Alone, Jealous and Stoned, here. The track list for the upcoming Secret Machines album, Ten Silver Drops, has been finalized. From Billboard.com... Alone, Jealous and StonedAll at Once (It's Not Important)Lightning......
Dec 12, 2005
Silly Black Crowes
Maybe I was quick to get excited, but now it appears the Secret Machines have NOT signed on to play NYE at Madison Square Garden with the Black Crowes. Bummer, I guess, but I'm sure this will still shape up......
Dec 11, 2005
Jamcast #028 - More from Bonnaroo 2005
On today's podcast, I'm entirely too enthusiastically psyched to offer up one of my favorite pieces of live music that I've heard all year. It's just a damn shame I wasn't actually there to see it live myself... Similar to......
Dec 9, 2005
Black Crowes Add Secret Machines to NYE
Following up on the cancellation of My Morning Jacket's recent tour due to health reasons, including their scheduled NYE performance with the Black Crowes and NMAS, the Secret Machines are going to be taking their spot. OH...MAN...I'M...JEALOUS... Well, you know,......
Dec 5, 2005
Now Playing: Secret Machines Again
In honor of the epic Secret Machines show that Chilly saw last week, I'm going to host up another track from their 2005 Bonnaroo performance. I really wish I was there for this. I'm also starting to struggle with the......
Dec 2, 2005
Secret Machines Melt Minds and Faces at Webster Hall
Last night, the Secret Machines played a one-off benefit show at Webster Hall in NYC. Chilly Jackwater went, and he said "The show was too good to keep to myself. You are committing a crime against yourself by not seeing......
Nov 30, 2005
Langerado Artist Lineup Announced
They've announced the lineup for Langerado, and it looks UNBELIEVABLE. Their website hasn't been updated with the information though. One question--do Michael Franti & Spearhead and Keller Williams play every single festival that anyone asks them to attend? I swear......
Nov 28, 2005
The Secret Machines on Their New Album
I was soooo excited to see this news. The Secret Machines are putting the final touches on their soon-to-be-released album, Ten Silver Drops. I am sooo excited. I won't have to wait too long to see these guys for the......
Nov 1, 2005
Secret Machines Announce NYC Show
I f I lived in New York City on December 1, I'd be a happy man. For those of you that are-- cough, Ace --you should try and catch this band if you're not into them yet. I'm lovin' every......
Oct 28, 2005
Song of the Day: Secret's Out
For those lucky souls that saw The Secret Machines' late night set at Bonnaroo 2005, you know how amazing this show sounds. Since I downloaded that set and since I got Now Here is Nowhere, I've been one happy Secret......
Oct 26, 2005
Heady Links
The Secret Machines and TV on the Radio are playing a Katrina benefit show at Webster Hall, NYC, on December 1. Tickets should be on sale today. [brooklynvegan] Review of Cream's first MSG performance in 37 years that Ace reviewed......
Oct 18, 2005
Heady Links
Relix's Cold Turkey has a preview of Trey Anastasio's new disc, Shine. I don't know. I'm listening to it. I just don't know. Neil Young will be performing November 1-4 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. I actually just loaded......
Oct 6, 2005
My New Favorite Band
I know I'm about a year and half behind this band and I'm kicking myself every other minute thinking about it, but I've just discovered The Secret Machines to be one amazing band. Now Here is Nowhere has been on......
Sep 27, 2005
Listening to...
...The White Stripes live on NPR's webcast. This is cool. You should listen to it. Now. Oh, and by the way, why didn't anyone of you tell me that NPR.org is kicking some serious ass with their ongoing live concert......
