Pitchfork.tv Launches in One Week! Schedule Revealed!
A few short weeks ago, Pitchfork announced the April 7 beta launch of its new independent music video site, Pitchfork.tv. As previously mentioned, Pitchfork.tv will be updated daily, and will feature live and intimate performances, mini-docs, and interviews with independent artists, plus music videos and full-length music documentaries and DVDs-- all of it on-demand, on one of the web's largest and sharpest players.
Now, with exactly one week left before its launch next Monday, we're proud to reveal our first week's programming schedule, as well as some sneak stills from the videos themselves. Set your bookmarks! We'll see you there on April 7.
MONDAY APRIL 7: BETA LAUNCH
loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies // One Week Only
The Pixies' 2004 reunion tour was a long time coming, and this documentary follows the legendary band from their first rehearsals and warm-up tour, to Sigur Rós' Icelandic studio, to the climactic final show. Directed by Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin; Daniel Lanois provided the score.
Liars // Juan's Basement
Originally developed for the Plum TV network, Juan's Basement made its first splash in the blogosphere with performances from Menomena, Vampire Weekend, and Dr. Dog. Now produced exclusively by Pitchfork, creator Juan Pieczanski interviews and shoots performances from independent music's most vital artists. For the show's Pitchfork.tv debut, Liars drop by for an exclusive session featuring material from their self-titled LP and 2006's Drums Not Dead, as well as chat about the new songs, drug experiences, and what it's like to be hit by a car.
Man Man // Daytripping
Last spring, we took a day trip to Philly to hang out with gypsy-pop masterminds Man Man while they put the finishing touches on their forthcoming third album, Rabbit Habits. They didn't tell us they'd be firing off bottle rockets in the street and wrestling dogs into bathtubs when we got there. First aired in Forkcast in June of 2007, this is Pitchfork.tv's first-ever production.
Jay Reatard // Pitchfork Live
Live at Cake Shop, NYC; 10/10/07
Garage punk maniac Jay Reatard blasts 12 breakneck future skate anthems into one of the craziest audiences we've seen in a while. You can almost make out what's happening behind the spit and sweat.
TUESDAY APRIL 8
The Thermals // Don't Look Down
From a New York City rooftop 25 stories off the ground, Portland-based Sub Pop rockers the Thermals crank out tracks from 2006's The Body, the Blood, the Machine-- plus the beloved "No Culture Icons".
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9
Death by Audio, Brooklyn // Special Presentation
Pitchfork.tv gets a tour of Brooklyn's Death by Audio, a (semi-legal) music venue, effects pedal factory, and home to A Place to Bury Strangers.
A Place to Bury Strangers // Pitchfork Live
Live at Death by Audio, Brooklyn, October 2007
The self-proclaimed "loudest band in New York" performs at their own Death by Audio venue in the fall of last year, crunching their homemade pedals from behind the glow of dual 8mm projections.
THU APRIL 10
Music Video PlaylistPitchfork.tv serves up a piping-hot plateful of fresh music videos, both breaking and classic.
FRI APRIL 11
Robyn // Interview
The Swedish pop singer's self-titled album is finally due in the U.S., three years after being released in her homeland. Pitchfork writer Nitsuh Abebe speaks with her about her new plans for North America.
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