Jeffrey Lewis has always been one of the most exciting artists around in the lesser-known underground indie ranks, be it for his awesome comic books or tremendous live shows – including “low budget videos” that would make use of his drawing skills. He’s always been applauded for his childlike enthusiasm for whatever project he would undertake - what other predominantly acoustic acts could get away with an album full of Crass covers? Or transforming their live shows into a documentary on the history of communism? Or even singing the highly personal ‘Broken, Broken, Broken Heart’ live, whilst the ex-girlfriend [...]
Ik zit me nog zitten in het New Yorkse Sidewalk Café . Het was in het voorjaar van 2001, de Twin Towers stonden er nog. Het Sidewalk Café is de plek waar de Anti Folk- beweging is geboren, waar Adam Green en Kimya Dawson hun eerste optredens deden. Reden genoeg dus om er eens een kijkje te nemen. Maar van Anti Folk was er die avond weinig te merken. Ergens in een kelder speelde een weinig getalenteerde songschrijver. Maar het lukte hem niet om Steve Irwin te overstemmen die op vol volume [...]
A typical conversation between two friends, on the subject of an upcoming festival: “Hey man. I’m going to a festival this weekend” “Oh yeah? Who’s playing? Anyone I know?” “Oh, a bunch of cool bands... The National are headlining.” “Sounds awesome” “Yeah - I’ll tell you what it’s like.” A couple of less typical remarks which crop up in a similar conversation specifically about Indietracks: “Um... nobody really. Like, nobody I’ve heard of anyway. Just like a bunch of twee indie bands. It’s supposed to be an amazing vibe though.” [...]
Jeffrey Lewis has announced he'll be releasing his sixth album for Rough Trade Records, A Turn In The Dream-Songs , on 10th October 2011. Expect an Engligh tough to the album, as all the songs were recorded onto two-inch analogue tape at the Analogue Catalogue all-vintage studio in Manchester. Artwork and tracklisting to follow soon. Catch the genius at work at the following dates: Sat, July 30th – Liverpool, The Static Gallery Sun, July 31st –Preston, Mad Ferret (12.45pm Matinee Show) [...]
It's June, so it must mean it's time for the obligatory Indietracks compilation album. Sadly this year it won't be released on CD in an attempt to reduce costs, meaning you'll have to burn your own discs for the long drive up. On the other hand, as it's a download only, you can pay whatever you like for it with all proceeds going to the lovely Midland Railway Centre . Every year they put up with us descending on them, so it's nice to be able to give them a little something back. [...]
One of the great advantages to being a culture nerd in the era of the internet is its ability to provide context for your obsessions. Learning about an artist's life and interests outside of the field for which they are known can change your perception of their work and allows you to discover more awesome art in the process. We all know how wrong this can go when huge stars try to capitalize on their fame in every possible market (see: celebrity perfume lines). Thankfully, today, with the ease of self-release and DIY art, smaller and more interesting musicians are [...]
Adam Green parece não estar satisfeito que sua carreira cinematrográfica se resuma a co-autor de algumas músicas na trilha sonora de Juno . E resolveu dirigir, escrever, produzir e atuar em um filme. The Wrong Ferarri estreiou essa semana online e conta com várias participações especiais do mundo da música: Pete Doherty , Devendra Banhart , Sky Ferreira , Jeffrey Lewis e Jack Dishel . E ainda mostra a volta de Macaulay Culkin aos filmes, uma vez que este não aparecia em um [...]
Adam Green's film The Wrong Ferarri was released yesterday. The 70 minute NSFW movie, which was shot only using an iphone, features: Macaulay Culkin, Devendra Banhart, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lewis at Mercury Lounge, 2009 ( more by Chris La Putt ) Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard are currently on the road, and about to pull the van into Vassar College in Poughkeepsie to play a show tonight (4/7). The Vassar date marks the second to last show on a short (over a week) tour that will terminate in NYC Friday (4/8) at Silent Barn with The Beets , El-G & Preston Spurlock [...]
A little late out of the blocks on this one as BUSINESS has been getting in the way of important things like indiepop, but no matter. The first Indietracks bands have been announced! Who Jeffrey Lewis and The Hidden Cameras have both been announced as headliners. Also added to the bill are Math and Physics Club , Zipper , The Garlands , The Sweet Nothings , The Wendy Darlings , Next Time Passions and Very Truly Yours [...]
IndieTracks Jeffrey Lewis and The Hidden Cameras will be among the headliners of this year’s Indietracks Festival , held on July 29-31 in the grounds of a steam railway station in Derbyshire. The festival organisers have also announced seven further artists: Math and Physics Club (US), The Wendy Darlings (France), The Sweet Nothings (UK), Next Time Passions (Greece), [...]
photos by Amanda Hatfield The [ Dr. Dog ] show started in an almost cult-like environment as the stage was adorned with abstract stain glass art that emitted a strange yet awe-inspiring light. As the band entered the stage, tribal hymns were piped through the sound system and the crowd greeted them with deafening applause. I felt as though I was entering the Temple of Dr. Dog and was about to take part in a right of passage or ritual into the band's world. The opening [...]
Phantogram at MHoW ( more by Jessica Amaya ) "NYC fans, we're very sad to announce that we've had a family emergency and have to cancel the T5 show w/ Dr Dog this Fri, 2/18. We can't offer refunds, unfortunately, but please go enjoy the amazing Dr. Dog w/out us, and email phantogramterminal5@gmail.com tell us how it went. We'll work on something special for you, and you'll be the 1st to know about our next NYC show." - Phantogram Sad news. Hope all is well with [...]
by Rachel Kowal "Thank you so much for coming here," Jeffrey Lewis began after a lively sound check and some introductions. "We realized that in Googling 'Shea Stadium,' you had options for other places you could have ended up. Those of you who made it here, we'll do our best to make it the best Shea Stadium you could be at this evening." (Unfortunately, I didn't make it out earlier to catch much of the opening acts: John Kessel and Lail [...]
videos by eyelidsflutter Jeff & Peter @ Cake Shop If you missed them at Cake Shop in January , here's your next chance:: Tuesday, February 15, Brooklyn NYC - Jeffrey Lewis/Peter Stampfel album release show at Shea Stadium in Bushwick! With Lail Arad (from London, has played UK and Israel w/ Jeffrey). Shea Stadium is in Bushwick at 20 Meadow St, near the Grand St station of the L train. SIX bux [...]
There's a couple good shows happening on Tuesday, but I was feeling a little bummed about all of them. They seemed same old same old. Even one of the new bands (to me) that I looked into, Gross Relations, sounded good but just a little, too...typical to recommend today. I mean, it's Valentine's day, right? Sure the show I'm recommending is actually for Tuesday, but I should make an exciting choice today! Thankfully, I saw Ms. Krissy Rubbles' tweet about Jeffrey Lewis at Shea Stadium. She generally has A+ taste, so I checked out his MySpace (don't know how I'd [...]
The first thing I notice as I step into the Norwich Arts Centre gangway is a balding man hunched over a laptop, taking up a corner of a large table otherwise crowded with CDs, t-shirts and a handful of vinyls. The laptop is upon Jeff Lewis and Peter Stampfel ’s merch stall, and the man hunched over the laptop is Jeff Lewis. I’m here to see him for the second time in as many years, and the fourth since falling for his endlessly charming It’s the Ones Who’ve Cracked that the Light Shines Through [...]
Jeffrey Lewis & Laura Marling - Brain Damage Enregistrement audio de cette vidéo du Guardian
We don't usually do themed mixes, but Halloween is different. So many great songs lend themselves to a night of ghoulish wrongdoing and sorcery. So to get you in the mood, download a marvellous combination of folk, punk, psych-rock, paisley jangle, experimental, indie, and straight up rock 'n' roll. Fifteen great songs, all treats and no tricks. Download The Dream Syndicate - Halloween mp3 (from The Days Of Wine And Roses) Download The Cave Singers - Dancing On Our Graves mp3 (from Invitation Songs) Download The [...]
A quick round up of what's piqued my interest in a week where apparently some kind of soccerballing tournament was taking place. Reviews The National live at The Electric Ballroom on Faded Glamour . The Great Escape festival on God is in the TV . This Many Boyfriends - Getting A Life With EP on SoundsXP . Allo Darlin' - Allo Darlin' on Eardrums . Singles released in May on Faded Glamour . [...]
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